Md. Code, Insurance § 10-103 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-103
§10–103.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, the term “insurer” does not include an insurer’s officers, directors, employees, subsidiaries, or affiliates.

(b) The licensing requirements of this section do not apply to:

(1) an insurer;

(2) an officer, director, or employee of an insurer or of an insurance producer who does not receive any commission on policies written or sold to insure risks residing, located or to be performed in the State if:

(i) the activities of the officer, director, or employee are executive, administrative, managerial, clerical, or a combination of these, and are only indirectly related to the sale, solicitation, or negotiation of insurance;

(ii) the function of the officer, director, or employee relates to underwriting, loss control, inspection, or the processing, adjusting, investigating, or settling of a claim on a contract of insurance; or

(iii) the officer, director, or employee is acting in the capacity of a special agent or agency supervisor assisting insurance producers where the individual’s activities are limited to providing technical advice and assistance to licensed insurance producers and do not include the sale, solicitation, or negotiation of insurance;

(3) an individual who performs administrative services related to mass marketed property and casualty insurance, provided that no commission is paid to the individual for the services;

(4) an employer, association, the officers, directors, and employees of an employer or association, or the trustees of an employee trust plan if:

(i) the employer, association, officers, directors, and employees, or trustees are engaged in the administration or operation of a program of employee benefits for the employer’s or association’s own employees or the employees of its subsidiaries or affiliates;

(ii) the program involves the use of insurance issued by an insurer; and

(iii) the employer, association, officers, directors, and employees, or trustees are not in any manner compensated, directly or indirectly, by the insurer issuing the contracts;

(5) an employee of an insurer or organization employed by an insurer who is:

(i) engaged in the inspection, rating, or classification of risks or in the supervision of the training of insurance producers; and

(ii) not individually engaged in the sale, solicitation, or negotiation of insurance;

(6) a person whose activities in the State are limited to advertising without the intent to solicit insurance in the State through communications in printed publications or other forms of electronic mass media if:

(i) the distribution of the printed publications or other forms of electronic mass media is not limited to residents of the State; and

(ii) the person does not sell, solicit, or negotiate insurance that would insure risks residing, located, or to be performed in the State;

(7) a person who is not a resident of the State who sells, solicits, or negotiates a contract of insurance for commercial property and casualty risks to an insured with risks located in more than one state insured under the contract if:

(i) the person is otherwise licensed as an insurance producer to sell, solicit, or negotiate that insurance in the state where the insured maintains its principal place of business; and

(ii) the contract insures risks located in that state; or

(8) a salaried, full-time employee who counsels or advises the employee’s employer relative to the insurance interests of the employer or of the subsidiaries or business affiliates of the employer, provided that the employee does not sell or solicit insurance or receive a commission.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this article, before a person acts as an insurance producer in the State, the person must obtain:

(1) a license in the kind or subdivision of insurance for which the person intends to act as an insurance producer; and

(2) if acting for an insurer, an appointment from the insurer.

(d) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, an insurance producer may not sell, solicit, or negotiate any insurance on behalf of an insurer for which the insurance producer does not have an appointment.

(2) Without an appointment, an insurance producer may:

(i) submit to an insurer an informal inquiry for any kind of life insurance, health insurance, or annuity for which the insurance producer has a license if the insurer has a certificate of authority for the kind of insurance about which the inquiry is made; and

(ii) solicit an application for any kind of life insurance, health insurance, or annuity for which the insurance producer has a license if the insurer to which the application is submitted has a certificate of authority for the kind of insurance requested in the application.

(e) Before a business entity may accept in its own name compensation for acting as an insurance producer in the State, the business entity must obtain:

(1) a license in the kind or subdivision of insurance for which the business entity intends to act as an insurance producer; and

(2) an appointment for the kind or subdivision of insurance for which it intends to act as an insurance producer on behalf of an insurer.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-115 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-115
§10–115.
Status: in_force

(a) Within 30 days after the end of any year in which an assessment was levied and collected, the treasurer of the certified agency conducting the referendum shall publish in the public press a statement of the amount received and collected by him during that year under this subtitle.

(b) Before collecting and receiving the assessments, the treasurer of the certified agency shall give a bond in the amount of at least the estimated total of the assessments to be collected. The surety on the bond shall be a surety company licensed to do business in the State and shall be in the form and amount approved by the certified agency and filed with the chairman or executive head of the agency.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-1202 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 12 / Section 10-1202
§10–1202.
Status: in_force

Each unit of State government shall print its toll-free telephone numbers on the unit’s official documents, including stationery, fax cover sheets, business cards, and other publications that are distributed to the public.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-201 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-201
§10–201.
Status: in_force

There is a Department of Aging established as a principal department of the State government.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-804 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-804
§10–804.
Status: in_force

(a) A county or municipal corporation may establish a process to certify communities as Communities for a Lifetime under the Maryland Communities for a Lifetime Program.

(b) The Department shall recommend criteria that local jurisdictions may use to certify Communities for a Lifetime, including:

(1) the extent to which a community has sought and plans to expand public health, prevention, and wellness programs that serve older adults;

(2) the extent to which a community has sought and plans to expand affordable transportation options;

(3) the extent to which a community has sought and plans to expand affordable rental housing and the ability to own affordable homes;

(4) the extent to which a community has sought and plans to expand employment, civic engagement, recreation, and leisure options for older adults; and

(5) the extent to which a community has sought and plans to expand other initiatives that boost the abilities of older adults to age in place.

(c) A Community for a Lifetime shall submit to the Department on or before September 1 each year a progress report on the community’s efforts to enable aging in place and a report on the community’s plans to enable aging in place in the future.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 10-203 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-203
§10–203.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “innovative idea” means an invention, innovative suggestion, or any other innovative idea.

(b) There is an Innovative Idea Awards Program for employees.

(c) (1) An innovative idea award may be awarded for an innovative idea that, if implemented, would:

(i) increase revenue to the State;

(ii) save money for the State;

(iii) improve the quality of services delivered to the public; or

(iv) otherwise significantly benefit the State.

(2) Except under exceptional circumstances, an award may not be made for an innovative idea that is under active study or continual review by a unit of State government.

(d) (1) The head of each principal unit shall establish a labor–management review committee, with half of the members being selected from the exclusive representatives, if any, to evaluate and recommend awards for innovative ideas by employees of that unit.

(2) (i) To the extent possible, within 60 days after an innovative idea is submitted to the labor–management review committee, the head of the unit shall decide whether to give an innovative idea award.

(ii) The innovative idea may be received directly from an employee through an application, or forwarded by the employee’s supervisor.

(e) For an innovative idea, the head of a principal unit may give an employee of that unit a cash award of not more than:

(1) $1,000 for an innovative idea with a reasonably ascertainable monetary savings or gain to the State; or

(2) $300 for any other innovative idea.

(f) (1) There is a Governor’s Award Panel.

(2) The Governor’s Award Panel consists of five members appointed by the Governor, at least three of whom shall be public members who serve without compensation.

(g) (1) The head of a principal unit, in consultation with the labor–management review committee, shall submit to the Governor’s Award Panel each innovative idea for which an award is made under subsection (e) of this section, with a recommendation for any additional award by the Governor.

(2) The Governor’s Award Panel shall:

(i) review each innovative idea submitted to it;

(ii) at least once a year, make a recommendation to the Governor about additional awards for the innovative ideas; and

(iii) recommend to the Governor either monetary or nonmonetary awards for the employees’ innovative ideas.

(h) (1) The Governor may make an additional cash award for an innovative idea.

(2) The cash award may not exceed $20,000.

(3) The Governor may grant paid administrative leave, not exceeding 20 workdays.

(i) The State’s use of an innovative idea:

(1) does not entitle the employee submitting the innovative idea to an award under this section; and

(2) does not give rise to any claim by the employee or the heirs or assigns of the employee.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-304 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-304
§10–304.
Status: in_force

(a) In a proceeding to establish or enforce a support order or to determine parentage of a child, a tribunal of this State may exercise personal jurisdiction over a nonresident individual or the individual’s guardian or conservator if:

(1) the individual is personally served within this State;

(2) the individual submits to the jurisdiction of this State by consent in a record, by entering a general appearance, or by filing a responsive document having the effect of waiving any contest to personal jurisdiction;

(3) the individual resided with the child in this State;

(4) the individual resided in this State and provided prenatal expenses or support for the child;

(5) the child resides in this State as a result of the acts or directives of the individual;

(6) the individual engaged in sexual intercourse in this State and the child may have been conceived by that act of intercourse; or

(7) there is any other basis consistent with the constitutions of this State and the United States for the exercise of personal jurisdiction.

(b) The bases of personal jurisdiction set forth in subsection (a) of this section or in any other law of this State may not be used to acquire personal jurisdiction for a tribunal of this State to modify a child support order of another state unless the requirements of § 10–350 of this subtitle are met, or, in the case of a foreign support order, unless the requirements of § 10–353.1 of this subtitle are met.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-1505 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 15 / Section 10-1505
§10–1505.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board may pay credits as calculated under this section to certified producers of ethanol or biodiesel in the State for ethanol or biodiesel produced on or after December 31, 2007.

(2) (i) For the purposes of this subtitle, a person that holds a controlling interest in more than one ethanol production facility is considered to be a single ethanol producer.

(ii) For the purposes of this subtitle, a person that holds a controlling interest in more than one biodiesel production facility is considered to be a single biodiesel producer.

(b) (1) For an ethanol producer, a credit may not exceed the maximum amount certified by the Board and shall be:

(i) 20 cents per gallon of ethanol produced from small grains; and

(ii) 5 cents per gallon of ethanol produced from other agricultural products.

(2) For a biodiesel producer, a credit may not exceed the maximum amount certified by the Board and shall be:

(i) 20 cents per gallon of biodiesel produced from soybean oil produced:

1. In a facility that began operating after December 31, 2004; or

2. Under the expanded capacity of a facility, the expansion of which occurred after December 31, 2004; and

(ii) 5 cents per gallon of biodiesel produced from other feedstock, including soybean oil produced in a facility that began operating on or before December 31, 2004.

(c) The Board may not pay a credit for ethanol or biodiesel produced after December 31, 2017.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-407 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-407
§10–407.
Status: in_force

(a) Before establishing the open season for ducks, except sea ducks, geese, and swan as required by subsection (b) of this section, the Department shall conduct public hearings on the proposed season, at least 1 of which shall be held, on an alternating basis, in Wicomico, Somerset, Worcester or Dorchester counties.

(b) The Department annually shall establish and publish the open season, excepting Sundays, for doves, mergansers, woodcock, and wetland game birds, including wild waterfowl, in conformity with the federal migratory bird rules and regulations adopted annually by the Secretary of the Interior of the United States.
Md. Code, Real Property § 10-713 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-713
§10–713.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “maximum contaminant level” and “water quality testing” have the meanings stated in § 9–4A–01 of the Environment Article.

(b) (1) A contract for the sale of real property on which a private or domestic water supply well is located shall include a provision requiring, as a condition of the sale, that the purchaser ensure that water quality testing of the well be conducted.

(2) (i) Settlement on the contract for the sale of the real property may not occur until the vendor and the purchaser have each received and reviewed the results of the water quality testing conducted under this subsection.

(ii) At settlement on the contract for the sale of the real property, the vendor and the purchaser shall each certify in writing that they have received and reviewed the results of the water quality testing.

(3) For the purpose of this subsection, the results of the water quality testing remain valid for 3 years.

(4) A purchaser may waive in writing the water quality testing requirements under this subsection.

(c) (1) This subsection applies to a State–certified laboratory that conducts water quality testing for the purpose of complying with this section.

(2) A State–certified laboratory shall provide the results of a water quality test on a standardized reporting form, as required by the Department of the Environment, that includes a report on any substance that exceeds:

(i) The maximum contaminant level for that substance; or

(ii) A harmful level for that substance, as determined by the Department of the Environment.

(3) A State–certified laboratory may provide the results of water quality testing only to:

(i) 1. The vendor and purchaser of real property for which the water quality testing was conducted; and

2. Any person authorized by the vendor or purchaser;

(ii) The Department of the Environment in accordance with paragraph (4) of this subsection; and

(iii) Any person designated by a court order.

(4) Within 5 business days after completion of water quality testing, a State–certified laboratory shall submit to the Department of the Environment the results of water quality testing and include the following information:

(i) A statement that the water quality testing is for the purpose of complying with this section;

(ii) The location of the real property, described by block and lot number, street address, county, and, if applicable, municipality;

(iii) The name and mailing address of the person that requested the water quality testing;

(iv) The name of the employee or an authorized representative of the laboratory who collected the well water sample;

(v) The date and time that the well water sample was collected and the specific point of collection;

(vi) The date and time the well water sample was analyzed by the laboratory;

(vii) Whether the well water sample is raw water or finished water;

(viii) The well tag number, if known; and

(ix) Any other information required by the Department of the Environment.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-704 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-704
§10–704.
Status: in_force

(a) No standard, grade, rule or regulation adopted under this section affects the right of any person to sell his fruit or vegetable without conforming to it.

(b) However, no person may mark any fruit or vegetable, or container in a manner that indicates that the fruit or vegetable conforms with any standard or grade of the Secretary, unless the person conforms with all rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 10-908 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-908
§10–908.
Status: in_force

(a) If the appointing authority brings charges recommending discipline against a correctional officer, the charges shall contain:

(1) a statement of facts and offenses alleged; and

(2) notice of the correctional officer’s appeal rights.

(b) The appointing authority shall provide the charges and notice required under subsection (a)(2) of this section to the correctional officer and to the correctional officer’s legal counsel or the agent of the employee organization selected by the correctional officer under § 10–907 of this subtitle.

(c) On receiving charges which recommend termination, demotion, or suspension without pay of 10 days or greater, a correctional officer may:

(1) file an appeal under § 11–109 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article; or

(2) within 15 days after receiving the charges, file a request for a hearing by a hearing board.

(d) If a correctional officer receives charges which recommend discipline other than termination, demotion, or suspension without pay of 10 days or greater, before the appointing authority takes action on the discipline, the correctional officer may appeal only under § 11–109 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(e) An emergency suspension is not subject to appeal.

(f) An action which does not constitute discipline under § 11–107 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article is not subject to appeal.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-650 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-650
§10–650.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of this subsection, the Interagency Commission on School Construction shall, on a rolling basis, approve public school facility projects to be funded from the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund and the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund.

(2) The first projects funded from the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund and the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund shall be projects that the Interagency Commission on School Construction has deemed eligible for funding but State funding for the projects has been deferred due to fiscal constraints.

(3) The Interagency Commission on School Construction may not approve a public school facility project that would reimburse a county for a public school facility that has been completed.

(4) (i) Subject to the approval of the Authority, the Interagency Commission on School Construction shall approve expenditures for eligible costs to be reimbursed for a public school facility that begins construction on or after June 1, 2020.

(ii) Eligible costs in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph include items eligible for State funding as provided in subsection (c) of this section.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, and except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, a percentage of the proceeds of the bonds authorized under § 10–628 of this subtitle shall be allocated to projects approved by the Interagency Commission on School Construction in the following amounts:

(i) Anne Arundel County – 12.5%;

(ii) Baltimore City – 21.0%;

(iii) Baltimore County – 21.0%;

(iv) Frederick County – 5.1%;

(v) Howard County – 6.6%;

(vi) Montgomery County – 21.0%; and

(vii) all other counties – 11.5%.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a percentage of the bond proceeds specified for Baltimore City under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be used to provide an amount equal to not more than 6% of the total allocation for Baltimore City for a project at a school within an area designated for grant funding through the CHOICE Neighborhood Program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and coordinated locally by the Housing Authority of Baltimore City.

(ii) The allocation required under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may be provided only if the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City secure at least $30,000,000 in additional revenues for the project.

(3) For Prince George’s County, the county’s share of the additional school construction allocation will be provided through the public–private partnership agreement entered into and approved in accordance with § 4–126.1 of the Education Article.

(4) Any allocations not utilized by a county or county board of education within 10 years after the allocation shall be subject to reallocation.

(5) State funds from other sources, grants, or programs may be used in combination with funds provided under this section for a project.

(c) (1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (2) through (4) of this subsection, the allocation of bond proceeds authorized in § 10–628 of this subtitle represents the State share of eligible public school construction or capital improvement costs as established by regulation in accordance with § 5–303 of the Education Article, which shall include architectural, engineering, consulting, and other planning costs as eligible costs.

(2) For a county that receives the minimum State share of eligible school construction costs and has advanced construction funding for projects in the Public School Construction Program that the Interagency Commission on School Construction has approved for planning, the State share of eligible costs for the allocation of bond proceeds authorized in § 10–628 of this subtitle shall include 150% of the applicable gross area baseline in gross square foot per student for each project.

(3) In Baltimore City, the bond proceeds authorized under § 10–628 of this subtitle may be used for furniture, fixtures, equipment, design, and the staff necessary to manage the school construction projects.

(4) A county may use a loan from the School Construction Revolving Loan Fund established under § 5–315 of the Education Article to represent the State or local share of eligible public school construction or capital improvement costs.

(5) The State share of eligible costs for projects shall be 100% if:

(i) the project is located in a county for which the State share for school construction projects in fiscal year 2025 is below 55% and has not more than 60,000 full–time equivalent enrollment in fall 2023, as defined in § 5–201 of the Education Article;

(ii) the allocation under subsection (b) of this section is to be used for a public high school that has the highest rate of students eligible for free and reduced price meals as compared to other public high schools in the same county;

(iii) the project is classified as a major renovation; and

(iv) the planning and design for the project occurs in fiscal year 2025 or 2026.

(d) (1) Except as agreed to in the project memorandum of understanding under this section, the Authority shall contract for, manage, and oversee public school facility projects funded from the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund and the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund.

(2) In Baltimore City, the Authority shall contract for, manage, and oversee public school facility projects funded from the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund and the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund.

(3) If a county board of education contracts for, manages, and oversees a public school facility project funded from the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund and the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund, the public school facility project shall be subject to the same requirements and procedures that govern the Public School Construction Program.

(e) (1) Before a public school facility project is approved for funding from the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund or the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund, the Authority and the Interagency Commission on School Construction shall enter into a program memorandum of understanding.

(2) Except as provided under paragraph (3) of this subsection, the program memorandum of understanding under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall:

(i) provide for the Authority’s right to assume a project undertaken under certain circumstances;

(ii) provide, generally, for the order and control of all funding for public school facility construction projects under this subtitle;

(iii) authorize the Authority to make final decisions involving disputes that may impact any Authority obligations under this subtitle; and

(iv) 1. authorize the Authority to review and approve project budgets; or

2. authorize the Authority to review and comment on project budgets, if a public school facility project funded from the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund or the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund is being contracted for, managed, or overseen by a county and a county board of education.

(3) If the county board of education contracts for, manages, and oversees public school facility projects funded from the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund and the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund, the program memorandum of understanding may not include the provisions under paragraph (2)(i) and (iv)1 of this subsection.

(f) (1) (i) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, before a public school facility project is approved for funding from the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund or the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund, the Authority, the county government, and the county board of education shall enter into a project memorandum of understanding for a public school facility.

(ii) The project memorandum of understanding required under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall:

1. be subject to the applicable terms and conditions set forth in the program memorandum of understanding under subsection (e)(2) of this section;

2. identify specific parameters regarding the roles and responsibilities of each party with respect to budget review and approval, procurement, design, schedule, construction administration, and contract compliance and reporting;

3. reserve the right of the Authority to assume a project under certain circumstances;

4. include a provision that the State and local cost–share for the county established in regulations shall apply to a county public school facility approved for funding from the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund or the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund;

5. require the county and county board of education to give priority in funding projects to schools:

A. that are the oldest buildings in the school system with significant facility deficiencies;

B. with high concentrations of students eligible for free or reduced price meals;

C. with a high number of relocatable classrooms;

D. with a high utilization based on the school’s State rated capacity; or

E. with space needs for full–day prekindergarten or career and technical education programs; and

6. include a comprehensive plan for local hiring and a plan to maximize the utilization of State–certified locally based minority and women–owned businesses for projects approved for funding.

(2) For Baltimore City, if a provision of the memorandum of understanding entered into in accordance with § 10–646 of this subtitle conflicts with a provision of the project memorandum of understanding under this subsection, the provision of the memorandum of understanding in § 10–646 of this subtitle shall prevail.

(3) (i) 1. Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Authority may authorize a county board of education to contract for, manage, and oversee public school facility projects funded from the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund and the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund in the project memorandum of understanding.

2. In deciding whether to authorize a county board to take certain actions under subsubparagraph 1 of this subparagraph, the Authority shall consider the county board’s:

A. track record in managing public school facility projects, including completing projects on schedule and within budget; and

B. expertise and capacity to manage the proposed public school projects.

(ii) In Baltimore City, the Authority shall contract for, manage, and oversee public school facility projects funded from the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund and the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-460 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-460
§10–460.
Status: in_force

(a) For cause, the Department may:

(1) deny a feasibility study approval; or

(2) deny, suspend, or revoke a preliminary, initial, or renewal certificate of registration.

(b) (1) Grounds for a denial, suspension, or revocation include:

(i) violation of this subtitle;

(ii) violation of a regulation the Department adopts under this subtitle;

(iii) misrepresentation; or

(iv) submission of a false financial statement.

(2) The Department shall set forth in writing its reasons for a denial, suspension, or revocation.

(c) Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article governs the appeal of a denial, revocation, or suspension.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 10-309 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-309
§10–309.
Status: in_force

An occupational therapist license authorizes the licensee to practice occupational therapy while the license is effective.
Md. Code, Local Government § 10-301 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-301
§10–301.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies only to charter counties and code counties.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-705 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-705
§10–705.
Status: in_force

(a) The foreign judgment may not be refused recognition for lack of personal jurisdiction if:

(1) The defendant was served personally in the foreign state;

(2) The defendant voluntarily appeared in the proceedings, other than for the purpose of protecting property seized or threatened with seizure in the proceedings or of contesting the jurisdiction of the court over him;

(3) The defendant prior to the commencement of the proceedings had agreed to submit to the jurisdiction of the foreign court with respect to the subject matter involved;

(4) The defendant was domiciled in the foreign state when the proceedings were instituted, or, being a body corporate has its principal place of business, was incorporated, or had otherwise acquired corporate status, in the foreign state;

(5) The defendant had a business office in the foreign state and the proceedings in the foreign court involved a cause of action arising out of business done by the defendant through that office in the foreign state; or

(6) The defendant operated a motor vehicle or airplane in the foreign state and the proceedings involved a cause of action arising out of such operation.

(b) The court may recognize other bases of jurisdiction.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-112 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-112
§10–112.
Status: in_force

As an alternate method for the collection of assessments provided for in § 10–110 of this subtitle, the certified agency representing the producers of peaches, apples, or other tree fruits may establish the names and addresses of the persons qualifying as voters, and number of trees or acres of trees and certify them to the Secretary. The Secretary shall notify the persons qualifying as voters by registered letter that by the date specified by the certified agency, the persons qualifying as voters shall pay the assessments to the Secretary. The certified date of collection of the assessments may be established by the certified agency representing the producers of any agricultural commodity.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-301 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-301
§10–301.
Status: in_force

(a) A person acquiring a partnership interest is admitted as a limited partner upon the later to occur of:

(1) The formation of a limited partnership; or

(2) The time provided in a partnership agreement, or if no time is provided in the agreement, then when the person’s admission is reflected in the records of the limited partnership.

(b) After the filing of the initial certificate, a person may be admitted as an additional limited partner:

(1) In the case of a person acquiring a partnership interest directly from the limited partnership:

(i) On compliance with the partnership agreement; or

(ii) With the consent of all partners; and

(2) In the case of an assignee of a partnership interest of a partner who has the power, under § 10–703 of this title, to grant the assignee the right to become a limited partner, upon the exercise of that power and compliance with any conditions limiting the grant or exercise of the power.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-1609 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 16 / Section 10-1609
§10–1609.
Status: in_force

In applying and construing this subtitle, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact laws substantially similar to this subtitle.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-909 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-909
§10–909.
Status: in_force

The Corporation may:

(1) adopt bylaws for the conduct of its business;

(2) adopt a seal;

(3) maintain offices at a place in the State that the Corporation designates;

(4) accept loans, grants, or assistance of any kind from the federal or State government, local government, a college or university, or a private source;

(5) accept assistance from the Maryland Economic Development Corporation;

(6) enter into contracts and other legal instruments;

(7) sue or be sued;

(8) acquire, purchase, hold, lease as lessee, and use:

(i) a franchise, patent, or license;

(ii) any real, personal, mixed, tangible, or intangible property; or

(iii) an interest in the property listed in this item;

(9) sell, lease as lessor, transfer, license, assign, or dispose of property or a property interest that the Corporation acquires;

(10) fix and collect rates, rentals, fees, royalties, and charges for services and resources the Corporation provides or makes available; and

(11) do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers granted by this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 10-407 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-407
§10–407.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Transportation Network Assessment Fund.

(b) The Fund consists of assessment revenues submitted to the Comptroller from transportation network companies under § 10–406(g) of this subtitle.

(c) The purpose of the Fund is to:

(1) receive assessment revenues submitted from transportation network companies; and

(2) disburse assessment revenues to the appropriate counties and municipalities in accordance with this subsection.

(d) (1) The Comptroller shall:

(i) deposit in the Fund assessment revenues received from transportation network companies; and

(ii) disburse trip assessment revenues to the appropriate counties and municipalities.

(2) The Treasurer is the custodian of the Fund.

(e) (1) The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, and may not be deemed a part of the General Fund of the State.

(2) No part of the Fund may revert or be credited to:

(i) the General Fund of the State; or

(ii) a special fund of the State.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-1105 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 11 / Section 10-1105
§10–1105.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, each State department, agency, and program shall provide for each website that may reasonably be expected to be available to and used by members of the general public equal access versions of the website in any language that:

(i) is spoken by any limited English proficient population that constitutes at least 0.5% of the overall population within the State, as measured by the most recent United States Census; and

(ii) can be translated free of charge.

(2) If machine translation services are used to carry out the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, the State department, agency, or program may post conspicuously on its website, a disclaimer that the State department, agency, or program:

(i) does not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of the translation; and

(ii) is not liable for any loss or damage arising out of the use of or reliance on the translated content.

(b) A State department, agency, or program is not required to provide equal access to website content if:

(1) the State department, agency, or program determines that an inaccurate translation of the content could lead to a denial of services or benefits; or

(2) the content cannot be translated due to the limitations of machine translation software, including files in PDF format, images, and videos.

(c) A unit of local government is encouraged to provide equal access versions of websites to the same extent State departments, agencies, and programs are required to under subsection (a) of this section, but may not be required to do so.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-2A-06 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 2A / Section 10-2A-06
§10–2A–06.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall establish programs, including acquisition of land or aquatic habitat or interests in the land or aquatic habitats, necessary for the conservation of nongame, threatened, or endangered species of wildlife or plants. The Secretary shall use all vested authority to carry out the provisions of this subsection.

(b) In carrying out programs authorized by this section, the Secretary shall consult with the State Secretary of Agriculture and other states having a common interest in particular species of nongame, endangered, or threatened species of wildlife or plants. The Secretary may enter into agreements with federal agencies, other states, political subdivisions of the State, or with individuals with respect to programs designed to conserve nongame, endangered, or threatened species of wildlife or plants, including agreements for administration and management established under this section or utilized for conservation of nongame, endangered, or threatened species of wildlife or plants.

(c) The Governor shall review other programs administered by the Governor and utilize these programs in furtherance of the purposes of this subtitle. All State departments and agencies, in consultation with and with the assistance of the Secretary, shall utilize their authorities in furtherance of the purposes of this subtitle by carrying out programs for the conservation of endangered species and threatened species listed pursuant to § 10-2A-04(f) of this subtitle, and by taking any action necessary to insure that actions authorized, funded, or carried out by them do not jeopardize the continued existence of the endangered species or threatened species or result in the destruction or modification of habitat of the species which is deemed by the Secretary to be critical.

(d) The Secretary shall adopt regulations necessary to implement this section.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-911 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-911
§10–911.
Status: in_force

An ombudsman is not liable under State law for good faith performance of official duties.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-1107 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 11 / Section 10-1107
§10–1107.
Status: in_force

(a) If a person is convicted of violating any provision of this title and the violation causes or results in the injury, death, or destruction of any wildlife, including a protected species of animal, in addition to any other penalty provided in this title, the court may order the person to pay restitution to the State for the resource value of the wildlife, as determined by the court, taking into account regulations adopted by the Department under subsection (b) of this section.

(b) The Department, by regulation, shall establish a schedule of resource values for individual species or describe a system that a court may use in determining the resource value for the species. The Department may use, but not be limited to, known values to actually replace lost species or the Department may ascribe to a species a value which the individual wildlife or plant provides to the greater public good for the citizens of Maryland.

(c) (1) If 2 or more defendants are convicted for the same violation causing or resulting in the injury, death, or destruction of protected species of animals, the court may impose restitution against them jointly and equally.

(2) Restitution under this section shall be paid within the time prescribed by the court.

(3) In each instance, the court shall order the person to pay the restitution to the State. Moneys paid under this section shall be credited to the Department to be used only for the replacement, habitat management, or enforcement programs for injured, killed, or destroyed wildlife or protected species of animals.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 10-1503 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 10 / Subtitle 15 / Section 10-1503
§10–1503.
Status: in_force

Multiple licenses may be issued for the same premises or to an individual for the use of that individual, a partnership, a corporation, an unincorporated association, or a limited liability company if:

(1) the licenses are Class D beer or Class D beer and light wine licenses; and

(2) each premises is a bowling establishment that has at least 30 lanes with automatic pinsetters.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-1610 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 16 / Section 10-1610
§10–1610.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this subtitle modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.

(b) This subtitle does not:

(1) modify, limit, or supersede 15 U.S.C. § 7001(c); or

(2) authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in 15 U.S.C. § 7003(b).
Md. Code, State Government § 10-1605 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 16 / Section 10-1605
§10–1605.
Status: in_force

(a) Legal material in an electronic record that is authenticated under § 10–1604 of this subtitle is presumed to be an accurate copy of the legal material.

(b) If another state has adopted a law substantially similar to this subtitle, legal material in an electronic record that is designated as official and authenticated by the official publisher in that state is presumed to be an accurate copy of the legal material.

(c) A party contesting the authentication of legal material in an electronic record authenticated under § 10–1604 of this subtitle has the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that the record is not authentic.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-236.2 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-236.2
§10–236.
Status: in_force

§10–236.2.

(a) In this section, “Central Repository” means the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

(b) The City of Frederick Police Department may request from the Central Repository State and national criminal history records checks for each taxi driver applicant in the City of Frederick.

(c) (1) As part of the application for a criminal history records check, the City of Frederick Police Department shall submit to the Central Repository:

(i) two complete sets of the taxi driver applicant’s legible fingerprints taken on forms approved by the Director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;

(ii) the fee authorized under § 10–221(b)(7) of this subtitle for access to Maryland criminal history records; and

(iii) the mandatory processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history records check.

(2) In accordance with §§ 10–201 through 10–234 of this subtitle, the Central Repository shall forward to the taxi driver applicant and the City of Frederick Police Department the taxi driver applicant’s criminal history record information.

(d) Information obtained from the Central Repository under this section:

(1) is confidential and may not be redisseminated; and

(2) may be used only for the employment purpose authorized by this section.

(e) A taxi driver applicant who is the subject of a criminal history records check under this section may contest the contents of the printed statement issued by the Central Repository as provided in § 10–223 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-415 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-415
§10–415.
Status: in_force

(a) There are the following 3 seasons to hunt deer:

(1) Deer bow hunting season;

(2) Deer firearms season; and

(3) Deer muzzle loader season.

(b) A person who harvests a game bird or mammal shall report the harvest in accordance with regulations adopted by the Department.

(c) (1) A person with a hunting license also may purchase bonus deer stamps from the Department.

(2) A bonus deer stamp allows a person with the hunting license to hunt 1 deer for each stamp purchased in any of the following hunting seasons for deer in the State:

(i) Deer bow hunting season;

(ii) Deer muzzle loader season; and

(iii) Deer firearms season.

(3) An individual who purchases a bonus antlered deer stamp but does not use it during a particular season may use that stamp during any subsequent season in that hunting license year.

(4) The fee for each bonus antlered deer stamp issued in accordance with this subsection shall be $10.00 for residents and $25.00 for nonresidents.

(5) The Department may establish by regulation the type and number of deer stamps issued under this subsection if necessary to control the deer harvest in various areas of the State.

(d) (1) In this subsection, “Deer Management Permit” means a permit issued by the Department authorizing the holder or an agent of the holder to hunt deer outside of deer hunting season for the purpose of preventing damage to crops.

(2) On private property in Baltimore County, Charles County, Calvert County, St. Mary’s County, and Harford County, the Department may authorize an individual who hunts deer under a Deer Management Permit to use a shotgun or breech loading center fired rifle approved by the Department to hunt deer throughout the year, including all deer hunting seasons, in the locations and under the conditions set forth in the permit.

(3) On State land leased by a permit holder for the purpose of cultivating crops, the Department may authorize an individual who hunts deer under a Deer Management Permit to use a shotgun or breech loading center fired rifle approved by the Department to hunt deer throughout the year, including all deer hunting seasons, in the locations and under the conditions set forth in the permit.

(4) To protect public safety and welfare, the Department may restrict the lands on which an individual may hunt deer under a Deer Management Permit.

(5) (i) This paragraph applies only in Frederick County.

(ii) Subject to the conditions set forth in a Deer Management Permit, a permittee may use a rifle approved by the Department to harvest deer throughout the year, including all deer hunting seasons.

(iii) In Frederick County Zone 1, as defined in COMAR 08.03.03.06A.(3)(g), an agent of a permittee may use a rifle to harvest deer throughout the year.

(iv) 1. This subparagraph applies only in Frederick County Zone 2, as defined in COMAR 08.03.03.06A.(3)(h).

2. Except as provided in subsubparagraph 3 of this subparagraph, an agent of a permittee may use a rifle to harvest deer in a period beginning October 1 and ending March 31.

3. In a deer firearms season, an agent of a permittee may harvest deer only by using the weapon approved for that season.

(v) The Department shall adopt regulations to implement this paragraph.

(e) A person may not remove the head or hide or any part from any deer, except internal organs, or cut the meat into parts until the person has obtained a confirmation number for that deer from the Department. Removal of the head or the hide of any deer before obtaining a confirmation number for that deer shall be prima facie evidence that the deer was hunted illegally. Each separate deer taken illegally or found in possession shall be considered a separate offense.

(f) A person who possesses a game bird or mammal killed by means other than hunting shall report the possession in accordance with regulations adopted by the Department.

(g) A person may not hunt a deer while the deer is taking refuge in or swimming through the waters of the State.

(h) Upon written request from a federal facility for a variance from the established deer hunting season, the Department shall review the request and may:

(1) Approve the request;

(2) Deny the request; or

(3) Approve the request with conditions.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-302 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-302
§10–302.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) the Governor;

(2) the Department of Assessments and Taxation;

(3) the Board of Appeals of the Maryland Department of Labor;

(4) the Insurance Administration;

(5) the Maryland Parole Commission of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services;

(6) the Public Service Commission;

(7) the Maryland Tax Court; or

(8) the State Workers’ Compensation Commission.

(b) If the Insurance Commissioner states in writing that, as to a particular matter, the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund need not comply with this subtitle, this subtitle does not apply to the Fund with respect to that matter.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 10-901 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 10 / Subtitle 9 / Section 10-901
§10–901.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-108.5 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-108.5
§10–108.
Status: in_force

§10–108.5.

(a) In any case in which a court has ordered an obligor to send support payments directly to an obligee, the Administration may direct an obligor to forward any support payments through a support enforcement agency if the Administration has:

(1) sent a notice to the obligor directing the obligor to send support payments through a support enforcement agency;

(2) advised the obligee that it is issuing a notice to change payees under this section; and

(3) filed a notice with the court that the Administration is directing the obligor to change payees.

(b) When an obligor receives notice to change payees under subsection (a) of this section, the obligor shall forward all future support payments to the support enforcement agency designated in the notice.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-486 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-486
§10–486.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Pre–Seed Builder Fund.

(b) There is a Pre–Seed Builder Fund in the Corporation.

(c) The purpose of the Fund is to support the development of start–up companies run by entrepreneurs from socially or economically disadvantaged backgrounds that hinder access to traditional forms of capital and executive networks at the pre–seed stage.

(d) The Corporation shall manage and supervise the Fund.

(e) (1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing revolving fund that is not subject to reversion under § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(2) The Treasurer shall hold the Fund, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.

(f) (1) For fiscal year 2023, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $5,000,000 to the Fund.

(2) For fiscal year 2024, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $6,200,000 to the Fund.

(3) For fiscal year 2025 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $7,500,000 to the Fund.

(g) (1) The Treasurer shall invest money in the Fund in the same manner as other State money.

(2) Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the Fund.
Md. Code, Election Law § 10-402 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-402
§10–402.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Election Day Page Program.

(b) The purpose of the Program is to:

(1) stimulate the interest of students in the election process;

(2) provide assistance to election judges in polling places on election day; and

(3) ensure the safe entry and exit of elderly voters and voters with disabilities from polling places.

(c) The State Board:

(1) shall develop a page training program for use by participating local boards that includes the duties, responsibilities, and prohibited conduct of pages at a polling place on election day; and

(2) may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-338 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-338
§10–338.
Status: in_force

(a) An obligor may contest the validity or enforcement of an income withholding order issued in another state and received directly by an employer in this State by registering the order in a tribunal of this State and filing a contest to that order as provided in Part VI of this subtitle, or otherwise contesting the order in the same manner as if the order had been issued by a tribunal of this State.

(b) The obligor shall give notice of the contest to:

(1) a support enforcement agency providing services to the obligee;

(2) each employer that has directly received an income withholding order relating to the obligor; and

(3) the person designated to receive payments in the income withholding order or, if no person is designated, to the obligee.
Md. Code, Land Use § 10-502 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-502
§10–502.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Circuit Court for Baltimore City may:

(i) consider the judicial review on the record; or

(ii) allow either side or both sides to present additional testimony if the court believes that additional testimony is required for the proper disposition of the judicial review.

(2) The court shall consider the judicial review without a jury.

(b) (1) In reviewing a decision of the Board, the Circuit Court for Baltimore City may:

(i) reverse in whole or part;

(ii) affirm in whole or part;

(iii) modify; or

(iv) remand for further consideration.

(2) (i) If a petition for judicial review is remanded for further consideration, any testimony taken in court shall be made available to the Board.

(ii) The costs of preparing the testimony shall be made a part of the costs of judicial review.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-506 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-506
§10–506.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the exceptions of subsection (f) of this section, any person who desires to buy, acquire, sell, transport, ship, or store at any time any fur or pelt of any wild quadruped taken within or outside the State first shall obtain a fur dealer’s license from the Secretary.

(b) A person who has resided permanently in the State for a period of not less than 6 months immediately preceding the time of application may obtain a resident State fur dealer’s license upon payment of a $50 fee.

(c) A nonresident may obtain a nonresident fur dealer’s license upon payment of a $100 fee.

(d) Every application for a license shall contain information the Secretary requires.

(e) Every fur dealer’s license issued shall expire on June 30 following the date of issuance.

(f) The Department may not require the following persons to obtain a fur dealer’s license:

(1) A person who buys or otherwise acquires any fur or pelt of any wild quadruped for the personal use of the person and not for barter, exchange, or sale;

(2) A person who can substantiate the fact that any fur or pelt the person possesses is bought from a licensed fur dealer or lawfully is obtained from a dealer in another state and is dressed, altered, trimmed, repaired, or manufactured into a finished product but not resold as a fur or pelt;

(3) A tanner or taxidermist who possesses any fur or pelt legally owned by another person and which the tanner or taxidermist temporarily is holding solely for the purpose of processing;

(4) A person who sells or possesses to sell the meat, pelt, carcass, or mounted specimen of any beaver, coyote, fisher, fox, mink, muskrat, nutria, opossum, otter, raccoon, skunk, or long-tailed weasel legally taken by that person;

(5) Any person who butchers a deer for another person and who retains the hide or fur of the deer because the other person did not want or take the hide or fur; and

(6) Any person who sells or possesses to sell the hide, hair, tail, or feet, excluding a mounted specimen of deer, squirrel, or rabbit legally acquired.

(g) The licensee shall allow any Natural Resources police officer or any law enforcement officer to enter the premises and holding facilities where operations are being carried on at all reasonable hours for the following purposes:

(1) To inspect the premises and holding facilities where operations are being carried on;

(2) To inspect wildlife; and

(3) To inspect records.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-408 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-408
§10–408.
Status: in_force

(a) With the advice of the Director, the Secretary shall appoint an administrative head for each State facility.

(b) Each administrative head shall have the qualifications that the Secretary sets for administrative heads.

(c) The Director may remove an administrative head for incompetence or misconduct.

(d) In addition to any other power or duty that the Director or Secretary delegates, the administrative head of a State facility shall:

(1) Supervise generally the State facility;

(2) In accordance with the provisions of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, appoint a staff for the State facility as needed and as provided in the State budget; and

(3) Report to the Director as the Director requires.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-216 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-216
§10–216.
Status: in_force

Subject to the terms and conditions agreed to by the Authority and the State or the political subdivision, the State or a political subdivision in which a development or project is located may provide for:

(1) cleaning the development or project; and

(2) removing and disposing of refuse from the development or project.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 10-302.1 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-302.1
§10–302.
Status: in_force

§10–302.1.

This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) the release of a lot subject to an agricultural land preservation easement under § 2–513 of the Agriculture Article; or

(2) the sale, transfer, exchange, lease, or other disposition of real property held by the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation under the Critical Farms Program under § 2–517 of the Agriculture Article.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-612 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-612
§10–612.
Status: in_force

(a) The Authority may establish one or more affiliated foundations to work with Maryland Sports, established under § 10–611 of this subtitle.

(b) The purposes of an affiliated foundation are to:

(1) support the State in:

(i) sports bid development;

(ii) sporting event recruitment and retention;

(iii) economic analysis and research relating to sporting events;

(iv) sponsorship of sporting events; and

(v) development of partnerships with public and private entities designed to sponsor sporting events;

(2) promote regional, national, and international sporting events to be held, in whole or in part, in the State; and

(3) recruit, market, promote, work to retain, and manage sporting events that have a positive economic or cultural impact, or otherwise enhance the quality of life of the State’s citizens.

(c) (1) The Authority shall develop policies for the operation of each affiliated foundation the Authority establishes.

(2) The Attorney General shall review the policies the Authority develops under paragraph (1) of this subsection for form and legal sufficiency and, if appropriate, approve them to govern the affiliated foundation.

(3) The State Ethics Commission shall review the policies the Authority develops under paragraph (1) of this subsection that pertain to conflicts of interest and, if appropriate, approve them to govern an official or employee of the Authority also serving as a director or official of an affiliated foundation.

(d) An affiliated foundation may solicit and receive contributions from businesses, governmental entities, nonprofit organizations, and individuals interested in the promotion of sports in the State.

(e) (1) An affiliated foundation established under this section may not be considered an agency or instrumentality of the State or a unit of the Executive Branch for any purpose.

(2) A financial obligation or liability of an affiliated foundation established and operated under this section may not be considered a debt or an obligation of the State, the Authority, or Maryland Sports.

(f) (1) Sections 5–501 through 5–504 of the General Provisions Article do not prohibit an official or employee of the Authority from also becoming a director or an official of an affiliated foundation organized under this section.

(2) An official or employee of the Authority who serves as a director or official of an affiliated foundation organized under this section:

(i) may not be compensated, directly or indirectly, by the affiliated foundation; and

(ii) may be reimbursed for bona fide expenses incurred in the performance of activities undertaken on behalf of the affiliated foundation as authorized by the board of directors of that affiliated foundation and by the Authority.

(3) (i) The Authority shall notify the State Ethics Commission in writing whenever the Authority permits an official or employee of the Authority to serve as a director or official of an affiliated foundation.

(ii) Within 30 days after receipt of the notice under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the State Ethics Commission shall notify the Authority of any objections or concerns pertaining to the joint service identified in the notice.

(iii) On receipt of a notice from the State Ethics Commission under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Authority shall reexamine the matter.

(4) The Authority shall report annually to the Governor, the Legislative Policy Committee of the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, and the State Ethics Commission:

(i) the names of the officials and employees serving as a director or official of an affiliated foundation; and

(ii) how the policies and procedures adopted under subsection (c) of this section have been implemented in the preceding year.

(g) An independent certified public accountant hired and paid by the Authority shall audit an affiliated foundation established under this section each year.

(h) In any fiscal year, after providing the budget committees of the General Assembly an opportunity for review and comment, the Authority may grant up to $500,000 of the Authority’s available nonbudgeted money to affiliated foundations established under this section.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-499 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-499
§10–499.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may use the receivership provisions of Part VIII of this subtitle to protect the interests of subscribers in:

(1) the substantial advance payments subscribers have made in the form of entrance fees and, when applicable, periodic fees, for future continuing care without necessarily having any ownership in or control of the provider or the facility;

(2) the insurance aspects of continuing care agreements, as applicable; and

(3) the continued delivery of services committed to under continuing care agreements.

(b) The Department may petition for the appointment of a receiver:

(1) if there is a threat of immediate closure of a facility;

(2) if the provider is not honoring its contracts with its subscribers;

(3) to prohibit the improper diversion of the provider’s assets and records from the facility or the State; or

(4) if the Department has made a determination of a significant risk of financial failure in accordance with §§ 10-467 and 10-469 of this subtitle.

(c) The Department may petition for the appointment of a receiver before the provider files a plan of correction.

(d) The receiver may rehabilitate, conserve, or liquidate as provided by the order of appointment and Part VIII of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-615 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-615
§10–615.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not enter, use, or occupy another person’s licensed stationary blind or blind site or anchor or tie to another person’s licensed stake for the purpose of hunting wild waterfowl or for any other purpose without first obtaining the written permission of the licensee, which the person shall possess at the time entry or use is made.

(b) A licensee may institute proceedings against or the Department may prosecute any person who violates the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-819 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-819
§10–819.
Status: in_force

(a) Each limited liability company as defined under Title 4A of the Corporations and Associations Article shall file an income tax return unless it has only one member and it is disregarded as an entity separate from its member for federal income tax purposes.

(b) (1) If the limited liability company is classified as a partnership, as defined in § 761 of the Internal Revenue Code, it shall file a partnership tax return.

(2) If the limited liability company is classified as a corporation under Chapter 1, Subchapter C or Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code, it shall file the appropriate corporate tax return.

(c) If the limited liability company has only one member and it is disregarded as an entity separate from its member for federal income tax purposes, the profit or loss of the limited liability company shall be reflected on the income tax return filed by the member of the limited liability company.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-108 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-108
§10–108.
Status: in_force

The provisions of Title 9A of this article with respect to partnerships shall apply to limited partnerships except to the extent that those provisions are inconsistent with or are modified by the provisions of this title.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-801 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-801
§10–801.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may acquire, by purchase, lease, condemnation, or gift, title or control of any area of land or water in the State suitable to protect, propagate, or manage wildlife or for hunting purposes. The area of land or water shall be known as a wildlife management area. Any area of land or water greater than 100 acres may be acquired in Garrett County or Allegany County only with the approval of that county. This requirement does not apply to any areas which have previously been authorized for acquisition by the General Assembly.

(b) The Department may purchase or erect any structure necessary for wildlife management and may purchase or lease any area of land or water excluding the ownership of and the right to drill any mineral, oil, or gas.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-309 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-309
§10–309.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is the victim of an act that would constitute a violation of this subtitle may bring a civil action against the person or persons who committed the act in a court of competent jurisdiction.

(b) The court may:

(1) issue an injunction to prevent or restrain an act that would constitute a violation of this subtitle; and

(2) award damages in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.

(c) (1) Damages awarded by a court under this section may include:

(i) economic damages and any other pecuniary loss sustained by the plaintiff that was proximately caused by the violation of this subtitle; and

(ii) noneconomic damages, including:

1. pain and suffering;

2. subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, emotional distress;

3. subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, mental anguish;

4. loss of enjoyment;

5. loss of companionship, services, and consortium; and

6. other nonpecuniary loss sustained by the plaintiff that was proximately caused by the act that would constitute a violation of this subtitle.

(2) The court may also award reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs to a prevailing plaintiff.

(3) Noneconomic damages under paragraph (1)(ii)2 and 3 of this subsection may not include emotional distress or mental anguish caused solely by the need to replace or repair personal or real property.

(d) Damages awarded by a court under subsection (c)(1) of this section may be equal to three times the amount of actual damages.

(e) This section does not affect any legal or equitable right or remedy otherwise provided by law.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-819.1 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-819.1
§10–819.
Status: in_force

§10–819.1.

(a) In this section, “pass–through entity” has the meaning stated in § 10–102.1 of this title.

(b) For a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2026, a pass–through entity shall file an income tax return electronically.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-509 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-509
§10–509.
Status: in_force

(a) Proceedings to determine the State’s right to recover and the amount of its recovery under the Program have priority over other civil proceedings in the circuit court.

(b) (1) After a full adversary proceeding, if the court finds that a default described in § 10–507(a) of this subtitle has occurred, the court shall issue a final judgment for the amount the court finds to be recoverable by the State.

(2) All parties involved in the default, including the owner of the property, shall be held jointly and severally liable to the State for the amount of the judgment.

(3) If the court finds that a default described in § 10–507(a) of this subtitle has not occurred or if the court’s judgment is paid in full to the State within 30 days after the court’s final order, any temporary lien shall be released immediately and the Secretary of the Board of Public Works shall cause the release to be recorded in the land records of the county in which the property is located.

(4) (i) If the judgment remains unpaid for more than 30 days after the court’s final order, the amount shall be a lien on the property.

(ii) Unless the State provides otherwise in a written subordination agreement, the lien is superior to a lien or other interest of any mortgagee, pledgee, purchaser, or judgment creditor whose interest became perfected against third persons after the State awarded a grant.

(c) (1) A lien issued under this section takes effect on the later of:

(i) the 31st day after the court’s final order if the Secretary of the Board of Public Works records a notice of lien in the land records of the county in which the property is located on or before that day; or

(ii) the date a notice of lien is recorded.

(2) (i) When the lien takes effect, any temporary lien is automatically and fully released.

(ii) The recorded notice of the lien constitutes notice of the release of the temporary lien.

(d) A lien issued under this part may be enforced and foreclosed in accordance with the Maryland Rules, except that the State or any agent appointed by the State to sell the property need not file a bond.

(e) (1) The owner or any other interested party may obtain release of a lien issued under this part by paying to the State the full amount of the judgment entered by the circuit court, and any interest that has accrued from the date of judgment.

(2) On payment in full, the Secretary of the Board of Public Works shall cause a release to be recorded in the land records of the county in which the property is located.

(f) Funds recovered under this section shall be deposited in the Annuity Bond Fund and applied to the debt service requirements of the State.

(g) The Board of Public Works may waive the State’s right of recovery if the Board determines that there is good cause for releasing the transferor, transferee, or owner from this obligation.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 10-701 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-701
§10–701.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is an Intelligence and Investigative Division in the Department.

(2) The Secretary shall appoint the Director of the Intelligence and Investigative Division.

(3) Subject to the authority of the Secretary, the Intelligence and Investigative Division shall:

(i) investigate:

1. alleged criminal violations committed by employees of the Department while on duty;

2. alleged criminal violations committed by incarcerated individuals, visitors, and other individuals that affect the safety or security of the Department’s facilities or programs; and

3. alleged professional misconduct by employees of the Department;

(ii) adopt regulations for the conduct of its investigations; and

(iii) oversee and coordinate all intelligence efforts within the Department.

(b) An investigator in the Intelligence and Investigative Division may exercise the powers of a peace or police officer in the State on property that is owned, leased, operated by, or under the control of the Department.

(c) (1) An investigator in the Intelligence and Investigative Division may exercise the powers of a peace or police officer in the State on property that is not owned, leased, operated by, or under the control of the Department when:

(i) engaged in fresh pursuit of a suspected offender;

(ii) requested or authorized to do so by the chief executive officer or chief police officer of a county;

(iii) necessary to facilitate the orderly flow of traffic to and from property owned, leased, operated by, or under the control of the Department;

(iv) necessary to investigate and protect property that is owned, leased, operated by, or under the control of the Department;

(v) engaged in an active and official investigation of the conduct of an employee of the Department when the employee’s alleged conduct will compromise the safety or security of the Department’s facilities or programs;

(vi) engaged in an active and official investigation of an incarcerated individual in the custody of the Commissioner of Correction or the Commissioner of Pretrial Detention and Services, an incarcerated individual subject to the jurisdiction of the Patuxent Institution, or an individual sentenced to probation or released on parole or mandatory supervision; or

(vii) ordered to do so by the Governor.

(2) When acting under the authority granted in this subsection in connection with an investigation or enforcement action, the Intelligence and Investigative Division shall notify the following persons:

(i) when in an incorporated municipality, the chief of police, if any, or the chief’s designee;

(ii) when in a county that has a county police department, the chief of police or the chief’s designee;

(iii) when in a county without a police department, the sheriff or the sheriff’s designee;

(iv) when in Baltimore City, the Police Commissioner or the Police Commissioner’s designee;

(v) when on any property owned, leased, operated by, or under the control of the Department of Natural Resources, the Secretary of Natural Resources or the Secretary’s designee;

(vi) when on any property owned, leased, operated by, or under the control of the Maryland Transportation Authority, the Maryland Aviation Administration, or the Maryland Port Administration, the respective chief of police or the chief’s designee; and

(vii) unless there is an agreement otherwise with the Department of State Police, the Department of State Police barrack commander or designee.

(3) The notification required under paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be made:

(i) in advance, if practicable; or

(ii) if advance notification is not practicable, as soon as possible after the exercise of the powers.

(4) When acting under the authority granted in this subsection, a member of the Intelligence and Investigative Division shall have all the immunities from liability and exemptions as that of a State Police officer in addition to any other immunities and exemptions to which the member may otherwise be entitled.

(5) A member of the Intelligence and Investigative Division who uses the authority granted in this subsection shall at all times and for all purposes remain an employee of the Intelligence and Investigative Division.

(d) An individual who is employed as an investigator in the Intelligence and Investigative Division shall meet the minimum qualifications required and satisfactorily complete the training prescribed by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-756 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-756
§10–756.
Status: in_force

§10–756. IN EFFECT

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(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Department” means the Department of Commerce.

(3) “National touring production” means a for–profit live stage theatrical production that:

(i) is presented in a qualified theatrical production facility for at least two public performances; and

(ii) after the production’s final performance under item (i) of this paragraph, is performed for at least 4 weeks in at least four cities outside the State.

(4) “Pre–Broadway production” means a for–profit live stage theatrical production that:

(i) is presented in a qualified theatrical production facility for at least eight public performances; and

(ii) in the production’s original or adaptive version:

1. has never been performed or has been performed only on a limited basis in the immediately preceding 5 years; and

2. is being prepared exclusively at the qualified theatrical production facility for a presentation in the Broadway theater district within 12 months after the production’s final presentation in a qualified theatrical production facility.

(5) “Qualified theatrical production entity” means an entity that:

(i) is carrying out a theatrical production; and

(ii) is determined by the Secretary to be eligible for the tax credit under this section in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.

(6) “Qualified theatrical production facility” means a facility located in the State in which a theatrical production is performed.

(7) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce.

(8) “Theatrical production” means:

(i) a national touring production; or

(ii) a pre–Broadway production.

(9) (i) “Total direct costs” means the total costs incurred in the State that are necessary to carry out the development, production, performance, or operation of a theatrical production.

(ii) “Total direct costs” includes costs incurred for:

1. set construction and operation;

2. special and visual effects;

3. wardrobe, makeup, and related services;

4. sound, lighting, staging, and related services and materials;

5. salary, wages, and other compensation including related benefits, for work performed in the State, paid to persons employed in the theatrical production;

6. advertising and public relations associated with the performance of the theatrical production in a qualified theatrical production facility;

7. rental of facilities in the State and equipment used in the State;

8. leasing of vehicles;

9. food and lodging; and

10. travel expenses for bringing persons employed, either directly or indirectly, by the theatrical production to the State, but not including expenses for departing from the State.

(iii) “Total direct costs” does not include any salary, wages, or other compensation for personal services of an individual who receives more than $100,000 per week in salary, wages, or other compensation for personal services in connection with any theatrical production.

(b) (1) A qualified theatrical production entity may claim a credit against the State income tax for theatrical production activities in the State in an amount equal to the amount stated in the tax credit certificate approved by the Secretary for a theatrical production.

(2) If the tax credit allowed under this section in any taxable year exceeds the total tax otherwise payable by the qualified theatrical production entity for that taxable year, the qualified theatrical production entity may claim a refund in the amount of the excess.

(c) (1) Before beginning a theatrical production activity, a theatrical production entity must submit to the Department an application to qualify as a theatrical production entity.

(2) The application shall describe the anticipated theatrical production activity, including:

(i) the projected total budget;

(ii) the estimated number of Maryland resident and out–of–state employees and total wages to be paid; and

(iii) the anticipated dates for carrying out the major elements of the theatrical production.

(3) To qualify as a theatrical production entity, the estimated total direct costs incurred in the State must exceed $100,000.

(4) The application shall include any other information required by the Secretary.

(5) The Secretary shall:

(i) determine whether the theatrical production entity qualifies for the credit under this section; and

(ii) notify the Comptroller of the estimated amount of total direct costs and the taxable year the credit will be claimed.

(d) (1) After completion of the theatrical production activity, a qualified theatrical production entity shall apply to the Department for a tax credit certificate.

(2) The application shall be on a form required by the Secretary and shall include:

(i) proof of the total direct costs that qualify for the tax credit; and

(ii) the number of employees hired and wages paid.

(3) The Secretary may require the information provided in an application for the tax credit certificate to be verified by an independent auditor selected and paid for by the theatrical production entity seeking the tax credit certificate.

(4) Subject to subsection (f) of this section, the Secretary shall determine the total direct costs that qualify for the tax credit and issue a tax credit certificate for 25% of the total direct costs that qualify for the tax credit.

(e) In accordance with § 2.5–109 of the Economic Development Article, the Department shall submit a report that includes:

(1) the number of theatrical production entities submitting applications under subsection (c) of this section;

(2) the number and amount of tax credit certificates issued under subsection (d) of this section;

(3) the number of local technicians and actors hired for a theatrical production during the reporting period;

(4) a list of companies doing business in the State, including hotels, that directly provided goods or services for a theatrical production during the reporting period;

(5) a list of companies doing business in the State that directly provided goods or services for a theatrical production during the reporting period that qualified during the reporting period as minority business enterprises under § 14–301(f) of the State Finance and Procurement Article;

(6) a list of companies doing business in the State that directly provided goods or services for a theatrical production during the reporting period that, as determined by the Department, are considered small businesses; and

(7) any other information that indicates the economic benefits to the State resulting from theatrical production activity during the reporting period.

(f) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary may not issue tax credit certificates for credit amounts in the aggregate totaling more than $5,000,000 in any fiscal year.

(2) If the aggregate credit amounts under the tax credit certificates issued by the Secretary total less than the maximum provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection in any fiscal year, any excess amount may be carried forward and issued under tax credit certificates in a subsequent fiscal year.

(3) The Secretary may not issue tax credit certificates for credit amounts totaling more than $2,000,000 in the aggregate for a single theatrical production.

(g) The Department and the Comptroller jointly shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section and to specify criteria and procedures for the application for, approval of, and monitoring of continuing eligibility for the tax credit under this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-705 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-705
§10–705.
Status: in_force

This subtitle shall be construed to carry out its general purpose and to make uniform the laws of the states that enact it.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-425 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-425
§10–425.
Status: in_force

Research programs shall be carried out under the general supervision and direction of the Department of Psychiatry, but subject to the policies of the Executive Board of the Center.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-201 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-201
§10–201.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The 1957 Edition of the Annotated Code of Maryland, prepared and published by the Editorial Staff of The Michie Company, Charlottesville, Virginia, is adopted and made evidence of the Public General Laws of the State of Maryland as contained in the Code of Public General Laws of Maryland of 1888, as amended, modified and changed from time to time, through and including the regular session of the General Assembly of Maryland held in 1957. It shall be considered as the evidence of the law in all courts of the State and by all public offices and officers of the State and its political subdivisions.

(2) A replacement volume to the Annotated Code of the Public General Laws of Maryland (1957 Edition), prepared and published by the Editorial Staff of The Michie Company, Charlottesville, Virginia, is adopted and made evidence of the Public General Laws in the volume at the time of publication. It shall be considered as evidence of the law in all courts of the State and by all public offices and officers of the State and its political subdivisions.

(3) Any pocket or other supplement to a volume of the Annotated Code of the Public General Laws of Maryland (1957 Edition or subsequent replacement volume), prepared and published by the Editorial Staff of The Michie Company, Charlottesville, Virginia, is adopted and made evidence of changes in the Public General Laws which are supplementary or in addition to the laws in the main volume. It shall be considered as evidence of the law in all the courts of the State and by all public offices and officers of the State and its political subdivisions.

(b) (1) The 2002 Edition of West’s Annotated Code of Maryland, prepared and published by the editorial staff of West, Eagan, Minnesota, is adopted and made evidence of the Public General Laws of Maryland as contained in the Code of Public General Laws of Maryland of 1888, as amended, modified, and changed from time to time, through and including the regular session of the General Assembly of Maryland held in 2001. It shall be considered as the evidence of the law in all courts of the State and by all public offices and officers of the State and its political subdivisions.

(2) A replacement volume to West’s Annotated Code of Maryland (2002 Edition), prepared and published by the editorial staff of West, Eagan, Minnesota, is adopted and made evidence of the Public General Laws in the volume at the time of publication. It shall be considered as evidence of the law in all the courts of the State and by all public offices and officers of the State and its political subdivisions.

(3) Any pocket or other supplement to a volume of West’s Annotated Code of Maryland (2002 Edition or subsequent replacement volume), prepared and published by the editorial staff of West, Eagan, Minnesota, is adopted and made evidence of changes in the Public General Laws which are supplementary or in addition to the laws in the main volume. It shall be considered as evidence of the law in all the courts of the State and by all public offices and officers of the State and its political subdivisions.

(c) The Code of Public General Laws, as compiled, updated, and maintained by the Department of Legislative Services in accordance with § 2-1243(c) of the State Government Article, is adopted and made evidence of the Public General Laws of Maryland as contained in the Code of Public General Laws of Maryland of 1888, as amended, modified, and changed from time to time, through and including the most recently completed regular session of the General Assembly. It shall be considered as the evidence of the law in all courts of the State and by all public offices and officers of the State and its political subdivisions.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-622.5 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-622.5
§10–622.
Status: in_force

§10–622.5.

(a) Except as allowed by § 10–639 of this subtitle, the Authority may issue bonds subject to §§ 10–628(a) and (c) and 10–629 through 10–636 of this subtitle to finance site acquisition for and construction of any portion of a supplemental facility.

(b) The Authority shall provide to the fiscal committees of the General Assembly, at least 45 days before seeking approval of the Board of Public Works for each bond issue or other borrowing, a comprehensive financing plan for the relevant segment of a supplemental facility, including the effect of the financing plan on financing options for other segments of the supplemental facility.

(c) (1) A bond issued to finance a supplemental facility:

(i) is a limited obligation of the Authority payable solely from money pledged by the Authority to the payment of the principal of and the premium and interest on the bond or money made available to the Authority for that purpose;

(ii) is not a debt, liability, or pledge of the faith and credit or the taxing power of the State, the Authority, or any other governmental unit; and

(iii) may not give rise to any pecuniary liability of the State, the Authority, or any other governmental unit.

(2) The issuance of a bond to finance a supplemental facility is not directly, indirectly, or contingently a moral or other obligation of the State, the Authority, or any other governmental unit to levy or pledge any tax or to make an appropriation to pay the bond.

(3) Each bond shall state on its face the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-201.1 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-201.1
§10–201.
Status: in_force

§10–201.1.

(a) The Public Local Laws of Maryland - Compilation of Municipal Charters that is prepared and published by the Department of Legislative Services is adopted and made evidence of the portion of the Public Local Laws of the State of Maryland that contains the charters of all the municipal corporations in the State. It shall be considered as evidence of the law in all courts of the State and by all public offices and officers of the State and its political subdivisions.

(b) A replacement edition of the Public Local Laws of Maryland - Compilation of Municipal Charters that is prepared and published by the Department of Legislative Services is adopted and made evidence of the portion of the Public Local Laws of the State of Maryland that contains the charters of all the municipal corporations in the State at the time of publication. It shall be considered as evidence of the law in all courts of the State and by all public offices and officers of the State and its political subdivisions.

(c) Any supplemental page to the Public Local Laws of Maryland - Compilation of Municipal Charters that is prepared and published by the Department of Legislative Services is adopted and made evidence of the portion of the Public Local Laws of the State of Maryland that contains the charters of all the municipal corporations in the State which are supplementary or in addition to the laws in the compilation. It shall be considered as evidence of the law in all courts of the State and by all public offices and officers of the State and its political subdivisions.
Md. Code, Real Property § 10-704 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-704
§10–704.
Status: in_force

(a) In Frederick County, the vendor of a property that is subject to a tax or fee of a special taxing district as authorized in § 21–409 of the Local Government Article or by a community development authority as authorized in § 2–7–125(b) of the Public Local Laws of Frederick County may not enforce a contract for the sale of the property unless within 20 calendar days after entering into the contract, the purchaser of the property is provided the following information in writing:

(1) In conspicuous, bold, and underscored type, substantially the same as the following clause:

“This sale is subject to a tax or fee of a (special taxing district or community development authority). State law requires that the seller disclose to you at or before the time the contract is entered into, or within 20 calendar days after entering into the contract, certain information concerning the property you are purchasing. The content of the information to be disclosed is set forth in § 10–704 of the Real Property Article of the Maryland Annotated Code and includes the amount of the current annual tax or fee of the (special taxing district or community development authority) for the property, the number of years remaining for the tax or fee of the (special taxing district or community development authority), and a statement of whether any tax or fee of the (special taxing district or community development authority) against the property is delinquent.”;

(2) The amount of the current annual tax or fee of the special taxing district or community development authority for the property;

(3) The number of years remaining for the tax or fee of the special taxing district or community development authority on the property; and

(4) Whether any tax or fee of the special taxing district or community development authority against the property is delinquent.

(b) The requirements of subsection (a) of this section shall be deemed fulfilled if the information required to be provided to the purchaser is done so in writing, in a clear and concise manner.

(c) The statement required under subsection (a)(1) of this section may be provided to the purchaser by the inclusion of the statement as a clause in the contract for sale of the property.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-410 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-410
§10–410.
Status: in_force

The Corporation may:

(1) acquire, develop, improve, manage, market, license, sublicense, maintain, lease as lessor or lessee, or operate a project in the State to carry out its purposes;

(2) acquire, directly or indirectly, from a person or political subdivision, by purchase, gift, or devise any property, rights-of-way, franchises, easements, or other interests in land, including submerged land and riparian rights:

(i) as necessary or convenient to improve or operate a project to carry out its purposes; and

(ii) on the terms and at the prices that it considers reasonable; and

(3) enter into a project with a manufacturer to carry out its purposes.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-227 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-227
§10–227.
Status: in_force

(a) A person aggrieved by a decision of a criminal justice unit concerning the inspection of or a challenge to criminal history record information under this subtitle may file an administrative appeal of the decision in accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary and rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Maryland under subsection (b) of this section.

(b) The Secretary by regulation and the Supreme Court of Maryland by rule shall adopt appropriate procedures for administrative appeals from a decision by a criminal justice unit to deny a person the right to inspect or challenge criminal history record information.

(c) The rules and regulations adopted under subsection (b) of this section shall include provisions for:

(1) the forms, way, and time for filing an appeal;

(2) the official or panel that will hear the appeal;

(3) hearing and making a decision on the appeal; and

(4) carrying out the decision on the appeal.

(d) A person, the Central Repository, or a criminal justice unit that is aggrieved by a decision on an administrative appeal may seek judicial review of the decision in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article (Administrative Procedure Act – Contested Cases) and the Maryland Rules.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-111 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-111
§10–111.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who applies for a license as a resident insurance producer shall:

(1) in the case of an applicant who is an individual, submit to the Commissioner a uniform application and declare under penalty of refusal, suspension, or revocation of the license that the statements made in the uniform application are true, correct, and complete to the best of the individual’s knowledge and belief;

(2) in the case of an applicant that is a business entity, submit to the Commissioner a uniform business entity application;

(3) pay the applicable fee required by § 2–112 of this article for a license;

(4) file on the form and in the manner that the Commissioner provides:

(i) any trade name to be used by the applicant;

(ii) the business address of the applicant; and

(iii) the name and residence address of each individual who holds a license and does business under the trade name; and

(5) submit to the Commissioner any additional information or documentation that the Commissioner requires, including any information or documentation to determine the professional competence, good character, and trustworthiness of the applicant.

(b) (1) This subsection does not apply to a motor vehicle rental company that applies for a limited lines license to sell insurance in connection with, and incidental to, the rental of a motor vehicle under Subtitle 6 of this title.

(2) In addition to any other information required on the application, an applicant that is a business entity must:

(i) identify the licensed insurance producer who is designated to act as the business entity’s principal contact with the Administration; and

(ii) provide the name and address of each licensed producer employed by the business entity, each individual who has direct control over its fiscal management, and each owner, member, or manager of the business entity and each director of a business entity that is a corporation.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-1404 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 14 / Section 10-1404
§10–1404.
Status: in_force

The Administration shall implement the Crisis Response System, in collaboration with core service agencies or local behavioral health authorities, on a regional or jurisdictional basis as federal funding or funding from other sources becomes available.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-102 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-102
§10–102.
Status: in_force

The name of each limited partnership as set forth in its certificate shall comply with the requirements of Title 1, Subtitle 5 of this article.
Md. Code, Election Law § 10-404 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-404
§10–404.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify as a page, an individual must:

(1) be at least 14 years old;

(2) apply to the local board in the individual’s county of residence;

(3) be available to work at least one full 4–hour shift on election day; and

(4) complete the required training before election day.

(b) A page may not:

(1) engage in any partisan activity while working at a polling place; or

(2) handle or touch a marked ballot at any time.

(c) A page may work up to two 4–hour shifts at a polling place on election day.

(d) Each page shall:

(1) serve under the direct supervision of the chief election judges for the assigned polling place; and

(2) assist election judges with election day duties, as directed.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-403 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-403
§10–403.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in this title or in the partnership agreement, a general partner of a limited partnership has the rights and powers and is subject to the restrictions and liabilities of a partner in a partnership.

(b) A general partner may not limit the general partner’s liability in the partnership agreement to persons other than his partners or the limited partnership.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-1119 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 11 / Section 10-1119
§10–1119.
Status: in_force

The Corporation may:

(1) provide equity investment to a qualified business or project in the form of a grant, loan, tax credit allocation, or any other form of financial assistance to carry out its purposes;

(2) acquire, develop, improve, manage, market, license, sublicense, maintain, lease as lessor or lessee, or operate a project in the State to carry out its purposes; and

(3) acquire, directly or indirectly, from a person or political subdivision, by purchase, gift, or devise, any property, rights–of–way, franchises, easements, or other interests in land, including submerged land and riparian rights:

(i) as necessary or convenient to improve or operate a project to carry out its purposes; and

(ii) on the terms and at the prices that the Corporation considers reasonable.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-822 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-822
§10–822.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, each person required under § 10-906 of this title to withhold income tax shall complete and file with the Comptroller a quarterly income tax withholding return, on or before the 15th day of the month that follows the calendar quarter in which that income tax was withheld.

(2) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if the person reasonably expects the total amount of income tax required to be withheld in a quarterly period to be $700 or more, instead of a quarterly income tax withholding return the person shall complete and file with the Comptroller a monthly income tax withholding return:

(i) for the month of January, on or before February 15;

(ii) for the month of February, on or before March 15;

(iii) for the month of March, on or before April 15;

(iv) for the month of April, on or before May 15;

(v) for the month of May, on or before June 15;

(vi) for the month of June, on or before July 15;

(vii) for the month of July, on or before August 15;

(viii) for the month of August, on or before September 15;

(ix) for the month of September, on or before October 15;

(x) for the month of October, on or before November 15;

(xi) for the month of November, on or before December 15; and

(xii) for the month of December, on or before January 15.

(3) If the person reasonably expects the total amount of income tax required to be withheld in a calendar year to be less than $250 instead of a quarterly income tax withholding return the person shall complete and file with the Comptroller an annual income tax withholding return on or before January 31 that follows that calendar year.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, if a person was required to withhold $15,000 or more for the preceding calendar year, the person shall complete and file an income tax withholding return with the Comptroller within 3 business days following each payroll that causes the total accumulated tax withheld to equal or exceed $700.

(2) (i) If a person is allowed to file federal withholding tax returns on a monthly basis, the person may apply to the Comptroller for a waiver from the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(ii) A waiver provided under this paragraph shall allow a person to file State withholding tax returns on a monthly basis for the remainder of the calendar year.

(iii) A person may apply for renewal of a waiver provided under this subsection if the person remains eligible to file federal withholding tax returns on a monthly basis.

(iv) The Comptroller may establish regulations to implement the provisions of this subsection.

(c) (1) A person required to file a quarterly or monthly income tax withholding return shall continue to file returns, whether or not the person is withholding any income tax, until the person gives the Comptroller written notice that the person no longer has employees or no longer is liable to file the return.

(2) A person required to file returns under subsection (b) of this section shall file a return at least once every month until the person gives the Comptroller written notice that the person no longer has employees or no longer is liable to file the return.

(d) Each person required to file a return under this section shall file returns for other periods and on other dates as the Comptroller specifies by regulation, including periods in which the person does not pay wages subject to withholding.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 10-103 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-103
§10–103.
Status: in_force

(a) The Fund Director is appointed by the Governor.

(b) The Fund Director serves at the pleasure of the Secretary of Labor.

(c) For a period of 2 years after termination of employment with the Fund, if the Fund Director is employed by a savings and loan association that is insured by the Fund, or becomes a director, officer, attorney, or agent of a savings and loan association that is insured by the Fund, that individual may not:

(1) Represent, formally or informally, the association in any judicial, administrative, or other proceeding in which:

(i) The Fund is a party; and

(ii) The former Fund Director substantially participated;

(2) Participate in any application submitted to the Fund for the Division’s approval; or

(3) Attempt to influence, or make any oral or written communication, on behalf of the association in any matter before the Fund relating to the association in which the individual participated personally and substantially as Fund Director.

(d) All of the corporate powers of the Fund shall be exercised by the Fund Director.

(e) (1) The Board consists of 11 members.

(2) Of the Board members:

(i) 3 shall be elected by the member associations, subject to the approval of the Secretary of Labor; and

(ii) 8 shall be appointed by the Governor.

(3) (i) From among its members, the Board shall elect a chairman.

(ii) The Board may appoint officers as it considers advisable.

(4) No officer or director of the Fund, whether appointed or elected, shall be personally liable on any contract legally entered into on behalf of the Fund unless the contract, by its terms, expressly obligates that officer or director.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-317 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-317
§10–317.
Status: in_force

(a) When a responding tribunal of this State receives a complaint or comparable pleading from an initiating tribunal or directly pursuant to § 10–313(b) of this subtitle, it shall cause the complaint or pleading to be filed and notify the plaintiff where and when it was filed.

(b) A responding tribunal of this State, to the extent not prohibited by other law, may do one or more of the following:

(1) establish or enforce a support order, modify a child support order, determine the controlling child support order, or determine parentage of a child;

(2) order an obligor to comply with a support order, specifying the amount and the manner of compliance;

(3) order income withholding;

(4) determine the amount of any arrearages and specify a method of payment;

(5) enforce orders by civil or criminal contempt, or both;

(6) set aside property for satisfaction of the support order;

(7) place liens and order execution on the obligor’s property;

(8) order an obligor to keep the tribunal informed of the obligor’s current residential address, electronic mail address, telephone number, employer, address of employment, and telephone number at the place of employment;

(9) issue a bench warrant for an obligor who has failed after proper notice to appear at a hearing ordered by the tribunal and enter the bench warrant in any local and State computer systems for criminal warrants;

(10) order the obligor to seek appropriate employment by specified methods;

(11) award reasonable attorney’s fees and other fees and costs; and

(12) grant any other available remedy.

(c) A responding tribunal of this State shall include in a support order issued under this subtitle, or in the documents accompanying the order, the calculations on which the support order is based.

(d) A responding tribunal of this State may not condition the payment of a support order issued under this subtitle upon compliance by a party with provisions for visitation.

(e) If a responding tribunal of this State issues an order under this subtitle, the tribunal shall send a copy of the order to the plaintiff and the defendant and to the initiating tribunal, if any.

(f) If requested to enforce a support order, arrears, or judgment or to modify a support order stated in a foreign currency, a responding tribunal of this State shall convert the amount stated in the foreign currency to the equivalent amount in dollars under the applicable official market exchange rate as publicly reported.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-133 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-133
§10–133.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before October 1 of each year, the Corporation shall submit a report to the Governor, the Maryland Economic Development Commission, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.

(b) The report shall include a complete operating and financial statement and summarize the activities of the Corporation during the preceding fiscal year.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 10-301.1 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-301.1
§10–301.
Status: in_force

§10–301.1.

(a) In §§ 10-302 through 10-309 of this subtitle, the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Specimen of blood” and “1 specimen of blood” have the meaning stated in § 16-205.1 of the Transportation Article.

(c) “Test” has the meaning stated in § 16-205.1 of the Transportation Article.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 10-207 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-207
§10–207.
Status: in_force

A cash award and expenses related to other awards under this subtitle shall be paid:

(1) from increased revenue or monetary savings attributable to the innovative idea or service;

(2) from the funds of any principal unit that employs the employee or that benefits from the innovative idea or service; or

(3) as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-248 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-248
§10–248.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this Compact shall be severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this Compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any participating state, or to the Constitution of the United States, or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this Compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If a portion of this Compact is held contrary to the constitution of any party state, all other portions of this Compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining party states and in full force and effect as to the party state affected, as to all other provisions.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-308 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-308
§10–308.
Status: in_force

Each year, each bail bondsman must certify to the Commissioner, on a form that the Commissioner requires, that the majority of the bail bondsman’s income is from providing bail bondsman services.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 10-202 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-202
§10–202.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to property to be acquired in connection with State roads, bridges, or highways.

(b) Subject to Title 12 of the Real Property Article, the Board may condemn property for State use.

(c) The Department of General Services, with the approval of the Board, shall adopt regulations in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article that establish a uniform method of determining the value of any applicable life estate discount for property condemned in accordance with this section.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-738 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-738
§10–738.
Status: in_force

§10–738. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 416 OF 2025 //

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Department” means the Maryland Department of Health.

(3) “Licensed physician” means an individual who is licensed to practice medicine under Title 14 of the Health Occupations Article.

(4) “Preceptorship program” means an organized system of clinical experience that, for the purpose of attaining specified learning objectives, pairs an enrolled student of a Liaison Committee on Medical Education–accredited medical school in the State or an individual in a postgraduate medical training program in the State with a licensed physician who meets the qualifications as a preceptor.

(b) (1) Subject to the limitations of this section, a licensed physician may claim a credit against the State income tax in the amount stated on the tax credit certificate issued under subsection (c) of this section for the taxable year in which the licensed physician served without compensation as a physician preceptor in a preceptorship program authorized by an accredited medical school in the State and worked:

(i) a minimum of three rotations, each consisting of 100 hours of community–based clinical training; and

(ii) in an area of the State identified as having a health care workforce shortage by the Department, in consultation with the Governor’s Workforce Development Board.

(2) (i) The total amount of the credit allowed under this section for any taxable year may not exceed the State income tax imposed for that taxable year.

(ii) Any unused amount of the credit for any taxable year may not be carried over to any other taxable year.

(c) (1) On application by a licensed physician, the Department shall issue a credit certificate in the amount of $1,000 for each student rotation of the minimum number of hours required under subsection (b)(1)(i) of this section for which the licensed physician served as a physician preceptor without compensation.

(2) The application shall contain:

(i) the name of the licensed physician;

(ii) information identifying the physician preceptorship in which the licensed physician participated;

(iii) the number and names of the students for whom the individual served as a physician preceptor without compensation; and

(iv) any other information that the Department requires.

(3) For any taxable year, the amount of tax credit stated in the tax credit certificate may not exceed $10,000.

(4) The Department shall:

(i) approve all applications that qualify for a tax credit certificate under this subsection on a first–come, first–served basis; and

(ii) notify a taxpayer within 45 days of receipt of the taxpayer’s application of its approval or denial.

(5) (i) For each taxable year, the total amount of tax credit certificates that may be issued by the Department under this section may not exceed $100,000.

(ii) If the aggregate amount of tax credit certificates issued under this section during a taxable year total less than the amount authorized under this paragraph, any excess amount may be issued under tax credit certificates in the next taxable year.

(d) On or before January 31 of each taxable year, the Department shall:

(1) report to the Comptroller on the tax credit certificates issued under this section during the prior taxable year; and

(2) report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the utilization of the credit established under this section.

(e) The Department, in consultation with the Governor’s Workforce Development Board, shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section, including the criteria and procedures for application for, approval of, and monitoring eligibility for the tax credit authorized under this section.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-509 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-509
§10–509.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department shall inspect each private, inpatient facility at least once every 6 months and at any other time that the Department considers necessary.

(2) A facility that is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals shall be inspected under § 19-308(b) of this article.

(b) The Department shall keep a report of each inspection.

(c) The Department shall bring any deficiencies to the attention of the management of the private, inpatient facility.

(d) Complaint investigations of private inpatient facilities and psychiatric units of private acute general hospitals shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of § 19-309 of this article.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-402 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-402
§10–402.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (f) of this section, a person may not remove or attempt to remove human remains from a burial site.

(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the State’s Attorney for a county may authorize in writing the removal of human remains from a burial site in the State’s Attorney’s jurisdiction:

(1) to ascertain the cause of death of the person whose remains are to be removed;

(2) to determine whether the human remains were interred erroneously;

(3) for the purpose of reburial; or

(4) for medical or scientific examination or study allowed by law.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, the State’s Attorney for a county shall require a person who requests authorization to relocate permanently human remains from a burial site to publish a notice of the proposed relocation in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the burial site is located.

(2) The notice shall be published in the newspaper one time.

(3) The notice shall contain:

(i) a statement that authorization from the State’s Attorney is being requested to remove human remains from a burial site;

(ii) the purpose for which the authorization is being requested;

(iii) the location of the burial site, including the tax map and parcel number or liber and folio number; and

(iv) all known pertinent information concerning the burial site, including the names of the persons whose human remains are interred in the burial site, if known.

(4) (i) The State’s Attorney may authorize the temporary relocation of human remains from a burial site for good cause, notwithstanding the notice requirements of this subsection.

(ii) If the person requesting the authorization subsequently intends to relocate the remains permanently, the person promptly shall publish notice as required under this subsection.

(5) The person requesting the authorization from the State’s Attorney shall pay the cost of publishing the notice.

(6) The State’s Attorney may authorize the removal of the human remains from the burial site after:

(i) receiving proof of the publication required under paragraph (1) of this subsection; and

(ii) 15 days after the date of publication.

(7) This subsection may not be construed to delay, prohibit, or otherwise limit the State’s Attorney’s authorization for the removal of human remains from a burial site.

(8) For a known, but not necessarily documented, unmarked burial site, the person requesting authorization for the removal of human remains from the burial site has the burden of proving by archaeological excavation or another acceptable method the precise location and boundaries of the burial site.

(d) (1) Any human remains that are removed from a burial site under this section shall be reinterred in:

(i) 1. a permanent cemetery that provides perpetual care; or

2. a place other than a permanent cemetery with the agreement of a person in interest as defined under § 14–121(a)(4) of the Real Property Article; and

(ii) in the presence of:

1. a mortician, professional cemeterian, or other individual qualified in the interment of human remains;

2. a minister, priest, or other religious leader; or

3. a trained anthropologist or archaeologist.

(2) The location of the final disposition and treatment of human remains that are removed from a burial site under this section shall be entered into the local burial sites inventory or, if no local burial sites inventory exists, into a record or inventory deemed appropriate by the State’s Attorney or the Maryland Historical Trust.

(e) This section may not be construed to:

(1) preempt the need for a permit required by the Maryland Department of Health under § 4–215 of the Health – General Article to remove human remains from a burial site; or

(2) interfere with the normal operation and maintenance of a cemetery, as long as the operation and maintenance of the cemetery are performed in accordance with State law.

(f) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, human remains or the remains of a decedent after cremation, as defined in § 5–508 of the Health – General Article, may be removed from a burial site within a permanent cemetery and reinterred in:

(i) the same burial site; or

(ii) another burial site within the boundary of the same permanent cemetery.

(2) The following persons, in the order of priority stated, may arrange for a reinterment of remains under paragraph (1) of this section:

(i) the surviving spouse or domestic partner of the decedent;

(ii) an adult child of the decedent;

(iii) a parent of the decedent;

(iv) an adult brother or sister of the decedent;

(v) a person acting as a representative of the decedent under a signed authorization of the decedent; or

(vi) the guardian of the person of the decedent at the time of the decedent’s death, if one has been appointed.

(3) (i) The reinterment under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be done without the need for obtaining the authorization of the State’s Attorney under subsection (b) of this section or providing the notice required under subsection (c) of this section.

(ii) 1. A person who arranges for the reinterment of remains within a permanent cemetery under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection, within 30 days after the reinterment, shall publish a notice of the reinterment in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the permanent cemetery is located.

2. The notice shall be published in the newspaper one time.

3. The notice shall contain:

A. a statement that the reinterment took place;

B. the reason for the reinterment;

C. the location of the burial site from which remains have been removed, including the tax map and parcel number or liber and folio number;

D. the location of the burial site in which the remains have been reinterred, including the tax map and parcel number or liber and folio number; and

E. all known pertinent information concerning the burial sites, including the names of the persons whose cremated remains or human remains are interred in the burial sites, if known.

(iii) Within 45 days after the reinterment, a person who arranges for a reinterment of remains under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection shall provide a copy of the notice required under this paragraph to the Office of Cemetery Oversight.

(4) The location of a reinterment of remains under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be entered into the inventory of the local burial sites or, if no inventory exists, into a record or inventory deemed appropriate by the Maryland Historical Trust.

(g) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

(h) A person who violates this section is subject to § 5–106(b) of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-212 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-212
§10–212.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, a contested case hearing conducted by the Office shall be open to the public.

(b) Hearings conducted by the Office are not subject to Subtitle 5 of this title.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-804 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-804
§10–804.
Status: in_force

(a) An acquired area of land or water may be used to create and maintain State wildlife refuges, for wildlife management, and hunting grounds as the Department deems advisable for hunting grounds.

(b) (1) The Department may cut and remove and sell or permit the cutting and removing and selling of timber on lands to which title has been acquired by purchase, gift, or otherwise.

(2) The net proceeds from the timber shall be deposited with the State Comptroller and placed to the credit of the State Wildlife Management and Protection Fund.

(c) The Department may grant rights-of-way on or across any acquired area of land or water if the grant does not affect adversely wildlife protection, management, and propagation.

(d) The Department may appoint a caretaker of the area of land or water and make an agreement with the caretaker for proper care and management of the wildlife refuge.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-406 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-406
§10–406.
Status: reserved

(a) The following State facilities shall be maintained under the direction of the Administration:

(1) Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center;

(2) Eastern Shore Hospital Center;

(3) Regional Institutes for Children and Adolescents — Baltimore and Rockville;

(4) Springfield Hospital Center;

(5) Spring Grove Hospital Center; and

(6) Thomas B. Finan Hospital Center.

(b) As a facility is built or transferred to the Administration, the facility may be made a State facility.

(c) (1) By January 1, 1985, the Department shall adopt rules and regulations for admission to all Regional Institutes for Children and Adolescents in cooperation with representatives from the advisory committees of the Regional Institutes for Children and Adolescents, the mental health advisory committees in each region, the local education agencies, and the Mental Health Association of Maryland.

(2) In determining these rules and regulations, the Department shall provide that no bona fide candidate for admission may be rejected solely because of residence outside the regular catchment area served by the institution.

(3) In determining these rules and regulations, the Department shall provide that candidates for admission who reside in the regular catchment area served by the institution shall be granted priority in admissions to the institution.

(d) (1) Beginning in fiscal year 2007, the Department may not bill a local board of education for any services provided by the State at a regional institute for children and adolescents.

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection:

(i) Beginning in fiscal year 2007, the Department shall continue to provide the same scope of services at regional institutes for children and adolescents that were provided as of January 1, 2005; and

(ii) A local board of education may make a contribution toward the cost of services provided by the State at a regional institute for children and adolescents.

(e) (1) Before a regional institute for children and adolescents may be closed, the Department shall submit a report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Finance Committee, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, the House Health and Government Operations Committee, and the House Appropriations Committee, justifying the closure.

(2) The report shall address:

(i) The reasons for the closure;

(ii) The plan for serving the regional institute for children and adolescents target population after the closure;

(iii) The budgetary savings anticipated from the closure compared to the costs associated with serving the regional institute for children and adolescents target population in other settings;

(iv) The plan for assisting State employees displaced by the closure in finding other employment; and

(v) The plan for the regional institute for children and adolescents facility.

(3) The committees shall have 60 days to review and comment on the report.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-436 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-436
§10–436.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall contract with an independent scientific peer review committee composed of scientifically recognized experts in the field of stem cell research.

(b) The committee shall:

(1) review, evaluate, rank, and rate research proposals for State-funded stem cell research:

(i) based on the procedures and guidelines established by the Commission; and

(ii) in a manner that gives due consideration to the scientific, medical, and ethical implications of the research; and

(2) make recommendations to the Commission, based on the rankings and ratings awarded to research proposals by the committee, for the award and disbursement of grants and loans under the Fund.

(c) A member of the committee:

(1) is not eligible to receive a grant or loan for State-funded stem cell research from the Fund;

(2) may not reside in the State; and

(3) shall be subject to conflict of interest standards that are at least as stringent as the standards on conflict of interest adopted by the National Institutes of Health.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-437 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-437
§10–437.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who conducts State-funded stem cell research shall conduct the research in a manner that considers the ethical and medical implications of the research.

(b) A person who conducts State-funded stem cell research may not engage in any research that intentionally and directly leads to human cloning.
Md. Code, Transportation § 10-207 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-207
§10–207.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Costs” means operating costs of eligible local bus service, plus operating costs under § 10–205 of this subtitle.

(3) “Eligible local bus service”:

(i) Means the number of annual platform miles and annual platform hours of fixed route, scheduled local bus service, that previously replaced comparable service operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, plus the number of annual platform miles and annual platform hours of any new fixed route, scheduled local bus service added after June 30, 1989; and

(ii) Is limited to service operated by or on behalf of and in Montgomery County or Prince George’s County.

(4) “Service deficit” means costs less:

(i) The greater of:

1. Revenues collected under this section and § 10–205(b) of this subtitle; or

2. 35 percent of the costs; and

(ii) All federal operating assistance.

(b) (1) Subject to the appropriation requirements and budgetary provisions of § 3–216 of this article and upon receipt of an approval of a grant application in the form or detail as the Secretary shall reasonably require, the Department shall provide for annual grants to Prince George’s County and Montgomery County for eligible local bus service as defined in this section. The amount of these grants shall be equal to:

(i) 100 percent of the service deficit attributable to each county; less

(ii) Each county’s share of the Department’s annual grant to the Washington Suburban Transit District as determined under § 10–205(b) of this subtitle.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the Secretary may authorize payments to Prince George’s County and Montgomery County:

(i) To subsidize new bus service for a period of 36 months from the initiation of service; and

(ii) For the loss of revenues from fare modifications for a period of 36 months from the date of the modification.

(c) The Department’s grant for any eligible local bus service may not be greater than the operating grant that the Department would incur from the same bus service if operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. This requirement shall be applied on a line by line basis.

(d) Except with the specific approval of the Secretary, notwithstanding the provisions of § 10–205 of this subtitle, the combined grants for bus service to each county under this section and § 10–205(b) of this subtitle may not exceed the level of the combined grants for the prior fiscal year adjusted for inflation by the projected Consumer Price Index CPI–U for the fiscal year in which the grant under this section is being awarded, using the actual Consumer Price Index CPI–U at the close of the fiscal year. Adjustments shall be made to increase or decrease the combined grants in the subsequent fiscal year to reflect the actual inflation rate.

(e) (1) The Department shall provide an annual capital grant to Prince George’s County and Montgomery County for the purchase of buses to be used in eligible local bus service.

(2) Grants provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be in addition to any federal funds received by the State for bus services operated by Prince George’s County and Montgomery County.

(f) (1) For fiscal year 2001 and thereafter, Prince George’s County and Montgomery County shall implement performance indicators, in addition to the farebox recovery indicator, to track service efficiency for mass transit in their respective jurisdictions, including:

(i) Operating expenses per vehicle mile;

(ii) Operating expenses per passenger trip; and

(iii) Passenger trips per vehicle mile.

(2) The counties shall submit an annual performance report to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, House Ways and Means Committee, and House Appropriations Committee by December 1 of each year on:

(i) The status of the performance indicators for the prior fiscal year;

(ii) The status of any performance goals of their jurisdictions as they pertain to mass transit service; and

(iii) Comparisons of performance indicators for mass transit in their jurisdictions and other similar systems nationwide.

(g) (1) Prince George’s County and Montgomery County shall each provide for an independent management audit of the operational costs and revenues of mass transit in their respective jurisdictions every 4 years.

(2) The audit shall provide data on fares, cost containment measures, comparisons with other similar mass transit systems, and other information necessary in evaluating the operations of their transit systems.

(3) The findings from the audit shall be used as a benchmark for the annual performance reports.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-6A-04 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 6A / Section 10-6A-04
§10–6A–04.
Status: in_force

(a) A limited lines license to sell insurance in connection with, and incidental to, the peer–to–peer car sharing program agreement issued under this subtitle authorizes the peer–to–peer car sharing program to offer or sell, in connection with, and incidental to, a peer–to–peer car sharing program agreement, the insurance products specified in subsection (b) of this section if:

(1) the policies have been filed with and approved by the Commissioner as compliant with § 19–520(d) of this article;

(2) the peer–to–peer car sharing program holds an appointment with each authorized insurer, under § 10–118 of this title, that the peer–to–peer car sharing program intends to represent;

(3) prior to completion of the peer–to–peer car sharing transaction, an employee or authorized representative of the peer–to–peer car sharing program provides to the shared vehicle driver disclosures approved by the Commissioner that:

(i) summarize, clearly and correctly, the material terms of coverage, including limitations or exclusions;

(ii) identify the authorized insurer or insurers;

(iii) specify that the policies offered by the peer–to–peer car sharing program may provide a duplication of coverage already provided by a shared vehicle driver’s personal automobile insurance policy, homeowner’s insurance policy, personal liability insurance policy, or other source of coverage;

(iv) specify that the purchase of the coverage offered by the peer–to–peer car sharing program is not required in order for the shared vehicle driver to participate in the peer–to–peer car share;

(v) describe the process by which the shared vehicle driver can file a claim; and

(vi) specify that any excess liability coverage purchased by the shared vehicle driver may duplicate coverage required to be provided under § 18.5–102 of the Transportation Article;

(4) the peer–to–peer car sharing program provides a training program, approved by the Commissioner, for each employee or authorized representative who sells, solicits, or negotiates insurance coverage under this subtitle that includes:

(i) instruction about the kinds of insurance specified in subsection (b) of this section that can be offered to shared vehicle drivers;

(ii) instruction that the employee or authorized representative is required to inform a shared vehicle driver that the purchase of any insurance from the peer–to–peer car sharing program is not required in order for the shared vehicle driver to participate in the peer–to–peer car share; and

(iii) instruction that the employee or authorized representative is required to inform a shared vehicle driver that the shared vehicle driver may have insurance policies that already provide the coverage being offered by the peer–to–peer car sharing program; and

(5) an employee or authorized representative who offers or sells insurance coverage on behalf of the peer–to–peer car sharing program informs a shared vehicle driver that the policies offered by the peer–to–peer car sharing program may duplicate coverage already provided by the shared vehicle driver’s personal automobile insurance policy, homeowner’s insurance policy, personal liability insurance policy, or other source of coverage.

(b) A limited lines license to sell insurance in connection with, and incidental to, a peer–to–peer car sharing program agreement issued under this subtitle authorizes the peer–to–peer car sharing program to offer or sell insurance policies under this subtitle that are:

(1) in the amount of, in excess of, or optional to the coverages required to be provided under § 19–520(d)(1) of this article; and

(2) one of the following kinds of insurance:

(i) bodily injury liability;

(ii) property damage liability;

(iii) uninsured motorist insurance; or

(iv) if approved by the Commissioner, any other insurance coverage that is appropriate in connection with a peer–to–peer car sharing program agreement.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-426 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-426
§10–426.
Status: in_force

Unless two-thirds of the membership of the Board approve, the Board may not award financial assistance within a single county under § 10-423(b)(3) of this subtitle that exceeds a total of $1,000,000 in a single fiscal year.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 10A-402 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 10A / Subtitle 4 / Section 10A-402
§10A–402.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a public–private partnership agreement may not exceed 50 years, including all renewals and extensions.

(b) The Board of Public Works may:

(1) waive the prohibition set forth in subsection (a) of this section if the Board determines that the reporting agency has demonstrated sufficient reason for the agreement to have a longer term; and

(2) waive the prohibition set forth in subsection (a) of this section at any point during the presolicitation, proposal review, or agreement negotiations process.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 10-402 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-402
§10–402.
Status: in_force

A holder of a manufacturer’s license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a holder of a retail license from 6 a.m. to midnight on every day except Sunday or an election day.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-2B-06 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 2B / Section 10-2B-06
§10–2B–06.
Status: in_force

There is a rebuttable presumption that a person possesses a covered animal species part or product with the intent to sell if the covered animal species part or product is possessed in a retail or wholesale establishment commonly used for the buying or selling of similar items.
Md. Code, Environment § 10-301 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-301
§10–301.
Status: in_force

A person who refuses or neglects to comply with the requirements of a notice served under § 10-201 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-507 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-507
§10–507.
Status: reserved

(a) The State may recover State grant funds if, within 15 years after completion of a project:

(1) the property, with respect to which funds have been paid under this subtitle, ceases to be operated as a senior citizen activities center; or

(2) an interest in property for which funds have been paid under the Program is assigned, transferred, or conveyed:

(i) without approval by the Board of Public Works; or

(ii) for use other than as a senior citizen activities center.

(b) The State is entitled to recover the sum of:

(1) an amount that equals the value of the property, with respect to which funds have been paid under this subtitle, at the time of the recovery multiplied by a fraction:

(i) the numerator of which is the amount of the State funds for the project; and

(ii) the denominator of which is the total cost of all eligible work for the project; and

(2) costs, including reasonable attorney’s fees that the State incurs in recovery proceedings.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-307 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-307
§10–307.
Status: in_force

(a) A tribunal of this State may exercise jurisdiction to establish a support order if the complaint or comparable pleading is filed after a pleading is filed in another state or foreign country only if:

(1) the complaint or comparable pleading in this State is filed before the expiration of the time allowed in the other state or foreign country for filing a responsive pleading challenging the exercise of jurisdiction by the other state or foreign country;

(2) the contesting party timely challenges the exercise of jurisdiction in the other state or foreign country; and

(3) if relevant, this State is the home state of the child.

(b) A tribunal of this State may not exercise jurisdiction to establish a support order if the complaint or comparable pleading is filed before a complaint or comparable pleading is filed in another state or foreign country if:

(1) the complaint or comparable pleading in the other state or foreign country is filed before the expiration of the time allowed in this State for filing a responsive pleading challenging the exercise of jurisdiction by this State;

(2) the contesting party timely challenges the exercise of jurisdiction in this State; and

(3) if relevant, the other state or foreign country is the home state of the child.
Md. Code, Real Property § 10-712 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-712
§10–712.
Status: in_force

(a) A contract of sale for single–family residential real property in Montgomery County shall include a notice that school boundaries designated for the property may be subject to change.

(b) A contract subject to the requirements of subsection (a) of this section may not be voided solely because:

(1) The notice required under subsection (a) of this section is not included in the contract; or

(2) The buyer does not initial the notice required under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-490 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-490
§10–490.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “preferred claim” means a claim that is given priority of payment from the general assets of a provider under the laws of the State or the United States.

(b) (1) The first $500 of compensation or wages owed to an officer or employee of a provider for services rendered within 3 months before the commencement of a delinquency proceeding against the provider shall be paid before payment of any other debt or claim.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Secretary may pay the compensation required to be paid under this subsection as soon as practicable after commencement of the delinquency proceeding.

(3) At all times, the Secretary shall reserve funds that the Secretary believes are sufficient for expenses of administration.

(4) The priority required under this subsection is instead of any other similar priority that may be authorized by law as to wages or compensation.

(c) Priority over all other claims in a liquidation proceeding, other than claims for wages specified in subsection (b) of this section, expenses of administration, and taxes, shall be given to claims by subscribers that arise from continuing care agreements with the provider, including claims to the statutory refund required by § 10-448 of this subtitle.

(d) (1) The owner of a secured claim against a provider for which a receiver has been appointed in this State or another state may:

(i) surrender the security and file the claim as a general creditor; or

(ii) have the claim discharged by resort to the security.

(2) If the owner of a secured claim has the claim discharged by resort to the security, any deficiency shall be treated as a claim against the general assets of the provider on the same basis as the claims of unsecured creditors.

(3) The amount of a deficiency is conclusive if adjudicated by a court of competent jurisdiction in a proceeding in which the receiver has been given notice and an opportunity to be heard.

(4) If the amount of a deficiency is not conclusive, the amount shall be determined in a delinquency proceeding in the State.
Md. Code, Education § 10-205 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-205
§10–205.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the goal of the State that at least 55% of Maryland’s adults age 25 to 64 will hold at least an associate’s degree by the year 2025.

(b) It is the goal of the State that all degree–seeking students enrolled in a public community college earn an associate’s degree before leaving the community college or transferring to a public senior higher education institution.

(c) Institutions of higher education should utilize educational resources to provide the greatest possible benefit to the citizens of the State and to foster economic development.

(d) In each region of the State, institutions of higher education should cooperate to ensure an effective and efficient education system.

(e) In developing missions and programs, the Maryland Higher Education Commission and each governing board and its constituent institutions shall consider the role, mission, and function of other public senior higher education institutions, particularly those institutions offering unique programs and services in the same geographical region.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-522 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-522
§10–522.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each unit in the Executive Branch of State government and each institution of higher education in the State may work with the Corporation on matters relating to the unit.

(2) Each political subdivision and regional planning and development council in the State may work with the Corporation on matters relating to the political subdivision or entity.

(b) The following units may provide technical and other support to the Corporation:

(1) the Department;

(2) the Department of Agriculture;

(3) the Department of Natural Resources;

(4) the Maryland Economic Development Corporation;

(5) the Maryland Food Center Authority;

(6) the Maryland Technology Development Corporation;

(7) the Rural Maryland Council; and

(8) the Maryland Cooperative Extension Service.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-703.2 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 7 / Section 10-703.2
§10–703.
Status: in_force

§10–703.2.

(a) In this section, “installment sale” has the meaning stated in § 453(b) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(b) A credit against the State income tax in the amount determined under subsection (c) of this section may be claimed by a resident who recognizes income for the current taxable year for federal income tax purposes from an installment sale of property located in a state other than Maryland if:

(1) the disposition of the property occurred in an earlier taxable year; and

(2) the taxpayer paid state tax on income for the earlier taxable year to the state where the property was located on the income that for federal income tax purposes is recognized in the current taxable year.

(c) The amount of the credit allowed under this section is equal to the income recognized for federal income tax purposes for the current year on which state income tax was paid to another state in an earlier year, as described in subsection (b)(2) of this section, multiplied by the lesser of:

(1) the rate of tax imposed by the other state on the income described in subsection (b)(2) of this section; or

(2) the maximum rate of Maryland State income tax.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 10-103 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-103
§10–103.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by § 10-104 of this subtitle, real property that during the period from July 1 to December 31, both inclusive, is completed or is otherwise initially added to the tax roll shall be taxed for the 6-month period from January 1 to the following June 30, both inclusive, at 50% of the annual State, county, municipal corporation, or taxing district property tax rate that is in effect for that taxable year.

(b) The property tax imposed under this section is due on the later of:

(1) January 1 of the taxable year; or

(2) the date after January 1 of the taxable year that the tax bill is received or reasonably should have been received or available.

(c) Property tax imposed under this section may be paid without interest or penalty on or before 30 days after the date the tax bill is mailed or made available.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-478 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-478
§10–478.
Status: in_force

The Corporation shall adopt regulations to implement this part.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-6A-03 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 6A / Section 10-6A-03
§10–6A–03.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner shall issue to a peer–to–peer car sharing program, or a franchisee of a peer–to–peer car sharing program, a limited lines license authorizing the peer–to–peer car sharing program to offer or sell insurance in connection with, and incidental to, a peer–to–peer car sharing program agreement if the peer–to–peer car sharing program:

(1) meets the requirements of § 10–6A–04 of this subtitle;

(2) pays the fees for insurance producers required under § 2–112 of this article that are applicable to an insurance producer license; and

(3) submits to the Commissioner any additional information or documentation that the Commissioner requires, including any information or documentation needed to determine the professional competence, good character, and trustworthiness of the peer–to–peer car sharing program.

(b) A limited lines license to sell insurance in connection with, and incidental to, the peer–to–peer car sharing of a motor vehicle issued under this subtitle is subject to the same term and renewal conditions specified for an insurance producer license under § 10–115 of this title.
Md. Code, Election Law § 10-301 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-301
§10–301.
Status: in_force

(a) On an election day, a polling place shall be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.

(b) A voter who has appeared at a polling place by the closing hour to cast a ballot shall be allowed to vote.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-360 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-360
§10–360.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this part, §§ 10–344 through 10–347 of this subtitle apply to a contest of a registered Convention support order.

(b) A party contesting a registered Convention support order shall file a contest not later than 30 days after notice of the registration, except that if the contesting party does not reside in the United States, the contest must be filed not later than 60 days after notice of the registration.

(c) If the nonregistering party fails to contest the registered Convention support order by the time specified in subsection (b) of this section, the order is enforceable.

(d) (1) A contest of a registered Convention support order may be based only on grounds set forth in § 10–361 of this subtitle.

(2) The contesting party bears the burden of proof.

(e) In a contest of a registered Convention support order, a tribunal of this State:

(1) is bound by the findings of fact on which the foreign tribunal based its jurisdiction; and

(2) may not review the merits of the order.

(f) A tribunal of this State deciding a contest of a registered Convention support order shall promptly notify the parties of its decision.

(g) A challenge or appeal, if any, does not stay the enforcement of a Convention support order unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-1503 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 15 / Section 10-1503
§10–1503.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Council on Open Data.

(b) The Council consists of the following 37 members:

(1) the Secretary of Agriculture;

(2) the Secretary of the Environment;

(3) the Secretary of Natural Resources;

(4) the Secretary of Planning;

(5) the Secretary of Transportation;

(6) the Secretary of Housing and Community Development;

(7) the Secretary of Commerce;

(8) the Secretary of General Services;

(9) the State Superintendent of Schools;

(10) the Secretary of Health;

(11) the Secretary of Information Technology;

(12) the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services;

(13) the Secretary of State Police;

(14) the Director of Assessments and Taxation;

(15) the Secretary of Budget and Management;

(16) the Adjutant General of the Military Department;

(17) the Secretary of Emergency Management;

(18) the Secretary of Labor;

(19) the Secretary of Human Services;

(20) the Director of the Governor’s Office of Performance Improvement;

(21) the Governor’s Homeland Security Advisor;

(22) the Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy;

(23) the Executive Director of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems;

(24) the Executive Director of the Department of Legislative Services;

(25) the State Archivist;

(26) one member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate;

(27) one member of the House of Delegates of Maryland, appointed by the Speaker of the House;

(28) five elected officials or employees from local entities who have knowledge of and interest in open data, appointed by the Governor in accordance with subsections (d) and (e) of this section; and

(29) five members from the private, private utility, academic, or nonprofit sectors who have knowledge of and interest in open data, appointed by the Governor in accordance with subsection (e) of this section.

(c) If a member of the Council listed in subsection (b)(1) through (24) of this section is unable to attend a meeting of the Council, the member may designate the Chief Information Officer or another senior management staff member of the agency or organization to attend the meeting.

(d) Of the five elected officials or employees from local entities appointed by the Governor under subsection (b)(28) of this section, one shall represent each of the following groups of counties:

(1) Allegany County, Frederick County, Garrett County, and Washington County;

(2) Caroline County, Cecil County, Dorchester County, Kent County, Queen Anne’s County, Somerset County, Talbot County, Wicomico County, and Worcester County;

(3) Anne Arundel County, Calvert County, Charles County, and St. Mary’s County;

(4) Montgomery County and Prince George’s County; and

(5) Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Harford County, and Howard County.

(e) (1) This subsection applies to members of the Council appointed under subsection (b)(28) and (29) of this section.

(2) The term of a member is 4 years, except that five members may serve an initial 3–year term as required by the terms provided for staggered members of the Council on July 1, 2014.

(3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(4) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(5) A member may not serve more than two consecutive terms.

(6) The Governor may remove a member for neglect of duty, incompetence, or misconduct.

(f) A member of the Council may not receive compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations as provided in the State budget.

(g) (1) The Secretary of Information Technology is the Chair of the Council.

(2) The Director of the Governor’s Office of Performance Improvement is the Vice Chair of the Council.

(h) The staffing responsibilities of the Council shall be shared by the Department of Information Technology, the Governor’s Office of Performance Improvement, and any other staff designated by the Governor.

(i) The Council may establish workgroups as necessary to complete the duties of the Council.

(j) The Council shall meet at least twice each year.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 10-7A-05 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 10 / Subtitle 7A / Section 10-7A-05
§10–7A–05.
Status: in_force

(a) In a conversion of an other entity to a limited partnership, the stock, membership interests, partnership interests, beneficial interests, or other ownership interests of the other entity may be exchanged for or converted into any one or more of the following:

(1) Partnership interests in the limited partnership or stock, evidence of indebtedness, membership interests, partnership interests, beneficial interests, or other ownership interests of an other entity, whether or not party to the conversion;

(2) Other tangible or intangible property;

(3) Money; and

(4) Any other consideration.

(b) In a conversion of a limited partnership to an other entity, partnership interests in the limited partnership may be exchanged for or converted into any one or more of the following:

(1) Stock, evidence of indebtedness, membership interests, partnership interests, beneficial interests, or other ownership interests of the other entity to which the limited partnership is converted or of an other entity, whether or not a party to the conversion;

(2) Other tangible or intangible property;

(3) Money; and

(4) Any other consideration.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-846 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-846
§10–846.
Status: in_force

(a) Proceeds from the sale of bonds and other revenues received under this subtitle are trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this subtitle.

(b) (1) Each officer, bank, or trust company that receives money from the Center under this subtitle shall act as trustee of the money and shall hold and apply the money for the purposes specified under this subtitle.

(2) The officer, bank, or trust company holding money is subject to:

(i) any regulation adopted under this subtitle; and

(ii) the trust agreement securing the bonds.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-208 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-208
§10–208.
Status: in_force

(a) The Advisory Board consists of the following 25 members:

(1) one member of the Senate appointed by the President;

(2) one member of the House of Delegates appointed by the Speaker;

(3) three members from the Judicial Branch of State government appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland;

(4) the Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy;

(5) three members recommended by the Secretary;

(6) two members who are executive officials from State, county, or municipal police units;

(7) the director or chair of a criminology studies program at a university or college in the State;

(8) two elected county officials;

(9) the Attorney General;

(10) two elected officials from separate municipal corporations;

(11) one State’s Attorney;

(12) one member of the State Council on Child Abuse and Neglect recommended by the Council chairperson;

(13) one representative of the Maryland Department of Health recommended by the Secretary of Health;

(14) one representative of the Department of Juvenile Services recommended by the Secretary of Juvenile Services;

(15) one representative from the Motor Vehicle Administration recommended by the Secretary of Transportation;

(16) the State Chief Information Officer;

(17) the Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security; and

(18) one member from the public.

(b) Except for ex officio members and members appointed by the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Delegates, or the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland, the Governor shall appoint the members of the Advisory Board.

(c) The Governor shall designate a member of the Advisory Board as the Chairman.

(d) (1) Subject to § 10–209 of this subtitle, the term of a member is 3 years.

(2) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(3) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(e) (1) Except for the member of the Advisory Board from the public, each member may designate a person to represent the member at any meeting or other activity of the Advisory Board.

(2) A person designated by a member under paragraph (1) of this subsection may vote on behalf of the member.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10-102 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-102
§10–102.
Status: in_force

(a) A police record or a court record is subject to expungement under this subtitle.

(b) (1) A court record or a police record that existed before July 1, 1975, and is still maintained, may be expunged under this subtitle.

(2) A person who is entitled to the expungement of a court record or a police record that existed before July 1, 1975, may use the procedures for expungement provided under this subtitle.

(3) The limitation periods provided in § 10–105 of this subtitle begin when the person becomes entitled to expungement of a court record or a police record that existed before July 1, 1975.

(4) The custodian of court records or police records that were made before July 1, 1975, and that may be expunged under this subtitle:

(i) shall make a reasonable search for a record requested for expungement; but

(ii) need not expunge a court record or a police record that is not found after a reasonable search.

(c) This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) a record about a minor traffic violation;

(2) the published opinion of a court;

(3) a cash receipt or disbursement record that is necessary for audit purposes;

(4) a transcript of court proceedings made by a court reporter in a multiple defendant case;

(5) an investigatory file; or

(6) a record of the work product of a law enforcement unit that is used solely for police investigation.
Md. Code, Environment § 10-104 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-104
§10–104.
Status: in_force

The Secretary may enter on and inspect any private property to determine whether a nuisance exists.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-309 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-309
§10–309.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to bail bondsmen licensed under this subtitle and to bail bondsmen that provide bail bondsman services under § 5–203 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(b) A bail bondsman may arrange to accept payment for the premium charged for a bail bond in installments.

(c) If a bail bondsman arranges to accept payment for the premium charged for a bail bond in installments, the installment agreement:

(1) shall be in a form adopted by the Commissioner;

(2) shall include:

(i) the total amount of the premium owed;

(ii) the amount of any down payment made;

(iii) the balance amount owed to the bail bondsman or the bail bondsman’s insurer;

(iv) the amount and due date of each installment payment; and

(v) the total number of installment payments required to pay the amount due; and

(3) may not include a confessed judgment clause that waives a consumer’s right to assert a legal defense to an action.

(d) If a bail bondsman arranges to accept payment of the premium charged for a bail bond in installments, the bail bondsman shall:

(1) secure a signed affidavit of surety by the defendant or the insurer containing the information required under subsection (c) of this section and provide the affidavit of surety to the court;

(2) take all necessary steps to collect the total amount owed by the insured, including seeking remedies provided by law for the collection of debts; and

(3) keep and maintain records of all collection attempts, installment agreements, and affidavits of surety.

(e) (1) The bail bondsman shall keep and maintain the records required under this section in an office that is generally accessible to the public during normal business hours.

(2) The bail bondsman shall make the records required under this section available to the Commissioner for inspection.

(3) Each year, each bail bondsman shall certify to the Commissioner that the records required to be kept and maintained under this section are accurate and true.

(f) If a bail bondsman violates any provision of this section, the Commissioner may take any actions authorized under § 10–126 of this title.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-475 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-475
§10–475.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify for participation in the Program, a small business shall meet the criteria in this section.

(b) The small business shall:

(1) meet the qualifications of a qualified business; and

(2) have received a Phase I or Phase II small business innovation research award or small business technology transfer award during the 6 months immediately preceding the submission of its application under § 10–476 of this part.

(c) An award or investment recipient that fails to fulfill the eligibility and maintenance requirements of the Program may be required to return all or part of the award or investment, as well as any accrued interest or fees, to the Program.

(d) The Program shall require an award or investment recipient to return to the Fund any money from an award or investment under this part, as well as any accrued interest or fees, if the recipient does not remain a qualified business for at least 2 years after receiving the award or investment payment.
Md. Code, Local Government § 10-308 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-308
§10–308.
Status: in_force

A county may provide for advertising, printing, and publishing of county documents, including:

(1) ordinances, bylaws, and resolutions; and

(2) annual statements of expenses of the county government.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-474 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-474
§10–474.
Status: in_force

The Secretary, deputy secretary, special deputy secretary, or any person acting as receiver in a rehabilitation, liquidation, or conservation of a provider as a result of a court order shall have the same immunity from liability that the Maryland Insurance Commissioner, deputy commissioner, special deputy commissioner, or any person acting as receiver in a rehabilitation, liquidation, or conservation of an insurer would have under § 5-410 of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, State Government § 10-1604 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 10 / Subtitle 16 / Section 10-1604
§10–1604.
Status: in_force

(a) An official publisher of legal material in an electronic record that is designated as official under § 10–1603 of this subtitle shall authenticate the electronic record.

(b) To authenticate an electronic record under subsection (a) of this section, the official publisher shall provide a method for a user to determine that the electronic record received by the user from the official publisher is unaltered from the official electronic record published by the official publisher.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-101 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-101
§10–101.
Status: in_force

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Agricultural commodity” means livestock, poultry, field crops, including nursery stock, bulbs, and flowers; and other agricultural products having a domestic or foreign market.

(c) “Certified agency” means any association, board, council, or other entity authorized by the Secretary to conduct a referendum under this section among the persons qualifying as voters.

(d) “Voter”, with respect to a referendum on the question of an annual assessment on a particular agricultural commodity, means any person engaged in the production of the commodity, and includes the owner of the farm on which the commodity is produced, tenants, and sharecroppers.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 10-504 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-504
§10–504.
Status: in_force

The Comptroller shall pay out money from each fund as approved in the State budget.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-506 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-506
§10–506.
Status: in_force

(a) Before State funds are paid under this Program, the grantee shall:

(1) record the notice of the State’s right to recovery in the land records of the county in which the senior citizen activities center is or will be located; and

(2) provide evidence of the recordation to the Department.

(b) The recordation constitutes notice to any potential transferee, potential creditor, or other interested party of the possibility that the State may obtain a lien under this part, but the act of recordation does not create a lien against the property.
Md. Code, Human Services § 10-455 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-455
§10–455.
Status: in_force

(a) A provider may not collect deposits to provide continuing care at home services until the Department approves a feasibility study.

(b) A provider that intends to develop a continuing care at home program and provide continuing care at home services shall file a statement of intent with the Department at least 30 days before submitting the feasibility study required under this section.

(c) A feasibility study shall:

(1) be filed in a form satisfactory to the Department; and

(2) include at least the following information:

(i) a statement of the purpose of the program and the need for the proposed services;

(ii) documentation of the financial resources of the provider;

(iii) a plan demonstrating the financial feasibility of the proposed program, including future funding sources;

(iv) an actuarial forecast that has been reviewed by a qualified actuary;

(v) a study demonstrating the proposed market for the program;

(vi) the form and substance of any proposed advertisements, advertising campaigns, or other promotional materials for the program that is available at the time of filing;

(vii) a detailed statement of the covered services; and

(viii) any other information that the Department requires.

(d) The Department shall approve a feasibility study filed under this section if the Department determines that:

(1) the proposed use of new or existing health facilities is not inconsistent with the State health plan;

(2) a reasonable financial plan has been developed to provide continuing care at home services, including the number of agreements to be executed before beginning operations and the criteria to release funds from escrow;

(3) a market for the continuing care at home program appears to exist;

(4) the feasibility study was prepared by a recognized authority;

(5) the provider has submitted all proposed advertisements, advertising campaigns, and other promotional materials for the program;

(6) the form and substance of all advertisements, advertising campaigns, and other promotional materials submitted are not deceptive, misleading, or likely to mislead;

(7) the actuarial forecast supports the market for the program;

(8) the approved escrow agreement and deposit agreement state the conditions for the release of deposits and entrance fees from escrow;

(9) a copy of the escrow agreement executed by the provider and the financial institution has been filed with the Department; and

(10) any other information requested by the Department has been submitted and approved.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-1403 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 14 / Section 10-1403
§10–1403.
Status: in_force

The Department may:

(1) Certify producers or handlers who apply for certification under the Department’s organic certification program;

(2) Establish requirements governing the production or handling of commodities that are certified by the Department as organically produced;

(3) Adopt logos for organically produced commodities that are certified by the Department; and

(4) Deny, suspend, or revoke the logo or certification issued by the Department of any producer or handler who violates any regulations adopted under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-132 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-132
§10–132.
Status: in_force

If the address or place of employment of the obligor changes, the obligor, within 10 days after moving to a new address or receiving the first earnings from a new employer, shall send the change of address or new place of employment to:

(1) the court:

(i) by certified mail, return receipt requested; or

(ii) by filing in person at the court and obtaining proof of filing; and

(2) (i) if the recipient receives the support payments, the recipient, by first–class mail; or

(ii) if the support enforcement agency receives the support payments, the support enforcement agency:

1. by certified mail, return receipt requested;

2. if the agency’s website allows parents to update address and employment information, by entering the new address or place of employment on–line;

3. by filing in person at the agency and obtaining proof of filing; or

4. by telephone or electronic communication to the agency and obtaining proof of change.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-425 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-425
§10–425.
Status: in_force

(a) A recipient of financial assistance under § 10-423(b)(3) of this subtitle shall provide matching funds or in-kind contributions for the project at least equal to the financial assistance awarded.

(b) The Board may waive the requirement of subsection (a) of this section for good cause shown.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 10-464 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-464
§10–464.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Cybersecurity Investment Fund.

(b) The purpose of the Fund is to:

(1) provide seed and early–stage funding for emerging technology companies located in the State focused on cybersecurity and cybersecurity technology product development;

(2) maximize Corporation investments by supporting funded emerging technology companies to enable corporate growth and to obtain third–party downstream funding for commercialization; and

(3) leverage Corporation investments in early–stage cybersecurity companies by taking advantage of economic development opportunities throughout the State.

(c) The Corporation shall administer the Fund.

(d) The Fund consists of:

(1) appropriations as provided in the State budget;

(2) money made available to the Fund through federal programs or private contributions;

(3) repayment of capital or principal or payment of interest on any debt or equity investments from the Fund;

(4) investment earnings of the Fund; and

(5) any other money accepted by the Corporation for the Fund.

(e) The Corporation may use the Fund to:

(1) carry out the purposes of the Fund related to the commercialization of cybersecurity research and cybersecurity technology product development in accordance with the terms of this part; and

(2) pay the costs necessary to implement this part and to administer the Fund.

(f) (1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(2) The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.

(3) The State Treasurer shall invest the money in the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.

(4) Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the Fund.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-401 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-401
§10–401.
Status: in_force

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) (1) “Associated funerary object” means an item of human manufacture or use that is intentionally placed:

(i) with human remains at the time of interment in a burial site; or

(ii) after interment, as a part of a death ceremony of a culture, religion, or group.

(2) “Associated funerary object” includes a gravestone, monument, tomb, or other structure in or directly associated with a burial site.

(c) (1) “Burial site” means a natural or prepared physical location, whether originally located below, on, or above the surface of the earth, into which human remains or associated funerary objects are deposited as a part of a death ceremony of a culture, religion, or group.

(2) “Burial site” includes the human remains and associated funerary objects that result from a shipwreck or accident and are left intentionally to remain at the site.

(d) “Permanent cemetery” means a cemetery that is owned by:

(1) a cemetery company regulated under Title 5 of the Business Regulation Article;

(2) a nonprofit organization; or

(3) the State.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-2B-05 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 2B / Section 10-2B-05
§10–2B–05.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless prohibited by federal law, the Department may allow the following institutions to sell, barter, or trade any lawfully acquired covered animal species part or product:

(1) A bona fide scientific or educational institution; or

(2) A scientific or educational institution authorized by the Department to sell, barter, or trade for scientific or educational purposes.

(b) A list of institutions authorized by the Department under subsection (a)(2) of this section shall be made available on request.
Md. Code, Election Law § 10-310 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 10 / Subtitle 3 / Section 10-310
§10–310.
Status: in_force

(a) For each individual who seeks to vote, an election judge, in accordance with instructions provided by the local board, shall:

(1) locate the individual’s name in the election register and locate the preprinted voting authority card and then authorize the individual to vote a regular ballot;

(2) (i) if the individual’s name is not found on the election register, search the inactive list and if the name is found, authorize the individual to vote a regular ballot; or

(ii) if the individual’s name is not on the inactive list, refer the individual for provisional ballot voting under § 9–404 of this article;

(3) establish the identity of the voter by requesting the voter to state the month and day of the voter’s birth and comparing the response to the information listed in the election register;

(4) (i) except if a voter’s personal information has been deemed confidential by the local board, verify the address of the voter’s residence; or

(ii) conduct an alternative verification as established by the State Board, if the voter’s personal information has been deemed confidential by the local board;

(5) if any changes to the voting authority card are indicated by a voter, make the appropriate changes in information on the card or other appropriate form; and

(6) have the voter sign the voting authority card and either issue the voter a ballot or send the voter to a machine to vote.

(b) On the completion of the procedures set forth in subsection (a) of this section, a voter may vote in accordance with the procedures appropriate to the voting system used in the polling place.

(c) (1) Before a voter enters a voting booth, at the request of the voter, an election judge shall:

(i) instruct the voter about the operation of the voting system; and

(ii) allow the voter an opportunity to operate a model voting device, if appropriate to the voting system in use.

(2) (i) 1. After a voter enters the voting booth, at the request of the voter, two election judges representing different political parties shall instruct the voter on the operation of the voting device.

2. An election judge may not suggest in any way how the voter should vote for a particular ticket, candidate, or position on a question.

3. After instructing the voter, the election judges shall exit the voting booth and allow the voter to vote privately.

(ii) A voter may take into the polling place any written or printed material to assist the voter in marking or preparing the ballot.

(3) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a voter who requires assistance in marking or preparing the ballot because of a physical disability or an inability to read the English language may choose any individual to assist the voter.

(ii) A voter may not choose the voter’s employer or agent of that employer or an officer or agent of the voter’s union to assist the voter in marking the ballot.

(4) If the voter requires the assistance of another in voting but declines to select an individual to assist, an election judge, in the presence of another election judge that represents another political party, shall assist the voter in the manner prescribed by the voter.

(5) An individual assisting a voter may not suggest in any way how the voter should vote for a particular ticket, candidate, or position on a question.

(6) If a voter requires assistance under paragraph (4) or (5) of this subsection, the election judge shall record, on a form prescribed by the State Board, the name of the voter who required assistance and the name of the individual providing assistance to the voter.

(7) Except as provided in paragraph (3) or (4) of this subsection, an individual over the age of 17 years may not accompany a voter into a voting booth.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-405 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-405
§10–405.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department, in consultation with the University of Maryland Extension, shall create a voluntary certification program for growers and retailers to be identified as a Maryland Native Plant Grower or a Maryland Native Plant Retailer, or both.

(2) This certification shall only be available to growers and retailers that are selling native plants listed on the Commercial Maryland Native Plant List.

(b) (1) The Department shall develop and maintain a list of certified Maryland Native Plant Growers and certified Maryland Native Plant Retailers.

(2) The lists developed under this subsection shall be posted online in accordance with § 10–407 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-1101.1 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 10 / Subtitle 11 / Section 10-1101.1
§10–1101.
Status: in_force

§10–1101.1.

(a) (1) Notwithstanding § 10–1101 of this subtitle, if a person is convicted of poaching deer on any land in the State, the court shall order the person to pay the State restitution in accordance with this section.

(2) For an act of poaching that involves trespassing on another’s property, this section applies with respect to the trespass violation only if the person trespasses in a knowing or willful manner.

(b) (1) For each sika deer or antlered white–tailed deer that obtains a score of 150 gross inches or less, as measured by the Boone and Crockett Club’s scoring system for white–tailed deer, a person convicted of poaching deer shall:

(i) Pay restitution of not less than $2,000 but not exceeding $5,000, in an amount deemed reasonable by the court; and

(ii) Perform 80 hours of community service.

(2) For each antlered white–tailed deer that obtains a score of more than 150 gross inches, as measured by the Boone and Crockett Club’s scoring system for white–tailed deer, a person convicted of poaching deer shall:

(i) Pay restitution of not less than $5,000 but not exceeding $10,000, in an amount deemed reasonable by the court; and

(ii) Perform 80 hours of community service.

(3) For each antlerless white–tailed deer, a person convicted of poaching deer shall:

(i) Pay restitution of not less than $300 but not exceeding $500, in an amount deemed reasonable by the court; or

(ii) Perform 40 hours of community service.

(c) The restitution collected under this section shall be credited to the State Wildlife Management and Protection Fund, established under § 10–209 of this title.

(d) The Department shall adopt regulations to implement this section.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 10-501 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 10 / Subtitle 5 / Section 10-501
§10–501.
Status: in_force

This title may be cited as the “Maryland Occupational Therapy Practice Act”.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-1601 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 16 / Section 10-1601
§10–1601.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Farm product” means any agricultural, horticultural, vegetable, fruit product, whether raw, canned, frozen, dried, pickled, or otherwise processed, livestock, meats, marine food products, poultry, eggs, dairy products, nuts, honey, and every edible product of farm, orchard, garden, or water.

(3) “Program” means the Jane Lawton Farm–to–School Program.

(b) There is a Jane Lawton Farm–to–School Program in the Department.

(c) The Program is established for the purpose of:

(1) Promoting the sale of farm products grown in the State to Maryland schools in consultation with the State Department of Education;

(2) Soliciting farmers to sell their farm products to Maryland schools;

(3) Developing and regularly updating a database of farmers interested in selling their farm products to Maryland schools, including the types and amounts of farm products the farmers want to sell and the time periods in which the farmers want to sell;

(4) Facilitating purchases from farmers by interested Maryland schools in consultation with the State Department of Education and in compliance with applicable procurement requirements; and

(5) Providing outreach and guidance to farmers concerning the value of and procedure for selling their farm products to interested Maryland schools.

(d) (1) The Program, in partnership with the State Department of Education and in consultation with school food service directors and interested farming organizations, shall establish promotional events that promote State agriculture and farm products to children through school meal and classroom programs.

(2) At least one promotional event shall:

(i) Last for a period of 1 week;

(ii) Be known as “Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week”;

(iii) Promote State agriculture and farm products to children through school meal and classroom programs; and

(iv) Arrange for interaction between students and farmers through promotional activities that may include field trips to farms and in–school presentations by farmers.

(e) On or before January 1 of each year, each local educational agency participating in the Program shall report to the Department the types and amounts of farm products purchased from farms in the State.
Md. Code, Insurance § 10-211.1 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 10 / Subtitle 2 / Section 10-211.1
§10–211.
Status: reserved

§10–211.1.

(a) On or before September 30 of the renewal year, a person whose insurance adviser’s license has expired may reinstate the expired license by:

(1) filing with the Commissioner the appropriate reinstatement application;

(2) paying to the Commissioner the applicable reinstatement fee required under subsection (b) of this section; and

(3) complying with the bond requirement of § 10-206 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) The fee for a reinstatement under this section shall be:

(i) the amount charged for a full renewal period for the type of license held by the person seeking the reinstatement; and

(ii) 1. $25 for reinstatement during the period from July 1 through July 31;

2. $50 for reinstatement during the period from August 1 through August 31; and

3. $75 for reinstatement during the period from September 1 through September 30.

(2) The Commissioner may limit the reinstatement fee to the amount of the renewal fee in cases where the reinstatement applicant did not make timely renewal because of temporary incapacity, hospitalization, or other hardship.

(c) A person whose insurance adviser’s license has expired is prohibited from acting as an insurance adviser until the effective date of reinstatement of the license.

(d) A person who does not comply with subsection (a) of this section on or before September 30 of the year of expiration shall apply for an insurance adviser’s license under § 10-205 of this subtitle and meet any other requirements specified by the Commissioner in regulation.

(e) The Commissioner may adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 10-823 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 10 / Subtitle 8 / Section 10-823
§10–823.
Status: in_force

If the Comptroller finds that good cause exists and subject to § 13-601 of this article, the Comptroller may extend the time to file an income tax return:

(1) up to 6 months for an individual or, if an individual is out of the United States, up to 1 year; and

(2) up to 7 months for a corporation.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-603 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 6 / Section 10-603
§10–603.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall cooperate with the United States government and any federal agency and may designate any competent person who has been licensed, commissioned, or credentialed for work by the United States Department of Agriculture or the United States Food and Drug Administration, to inspect, examine, classify, and certify any farm product or farm production practices in accordance with the rules and regulations it adopts and at the places the volume of business warrants.

(b) The Secretary may accept technical, financial, and advisory assistance from any cooperating federal agency.
Md. Code, Health - General § 10-409 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-409
§10–409.
Status: in_force

The administrative head of the Eastern Shore Hospital Center shall:

(1) Advertise for and receive bids for a contract to provide laundry services; and

(2) Contract for the services with the low bidder unless the administrative head finds that the bidder would not fulfill the contract satisfactorily.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 10-101 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 10 / Subtitle 1 / Section 10-101
§10–101.
Status: in_force

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Award” means a grant, loan, deferred payment loan, loan guarantee, or other financial assistance.

(c) “Board” means the Board of Trustees of the Trust.

(d) “Fund” means the Maryland Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

(e) “Trust” means the Maryland Affordable Housing Trust.

(f) “Trustee” means a member of the Board.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 10-1402 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 10 / Subtitle 14 / Section 10-1402
§10–1402.
Status: in_force

The Organic Certification Program established by the Department shall conform to the requirements of the federal Organic Food Production Act, 7 U.S.C. § 6501 et seq., including implementing federal regulations and all subsequent amendments and revisions.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 10-405 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 10 / Subtitle 4 / Section 10-405
§10–405.
Status: in_force

A party to a proceeding before the Comptroller who is aggrieved by a final decision of the Comptroller in a contested case, as defined in § 10-202 of the State Government Article, may take an appeal as allowed in §§ 10-222 and 10-223 of the State Government Article.