Md. Code, Environment § 13-301 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-301
§13–301.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person shall be licensed by the Board before the person may practice well drilling in this State.

(b) A person who has not been licensed by the Board may, after having notified the county board of health, install a temporary dewatering device to facilitate the installation of underground utilities if the device:

(1) Is installed 30 feet or less below the ground surface;

(2) Is not located in any trench used for the installation of underground utilities;

(3) Contains no mechanical pumping equipment below the surface; and

(4) Is removed no more than 30 days after installation.

(c) A person installing a temporary dewatering device under subsection (b) of this section shall restore the subsurface conditions of the installation area as nearly as possible to the conditions that existed before the installation.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-807 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-807
§13–807.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary may make any and all allocations, apportionments, determinations, and findings required or permitted by this subtitle.

(2) Any allocations, apportionments, determinations, and findings of the Secretary shall be made in the Secretary’s sole and absolute discretion, subject to the provisions of this subtitle, shall be conclusive, and are not subject to review or approval under either the Maryland Administrative Procedure Act or any other law of the State of Maryland or by any agency or political subdivision of the State of Maryland.

(b) At the request of any issuer or its bond counsel made in connection with the issuance of any bonds, and in order to show compliance with the requirements of the Code, the Secretary or such person as the Secretary shall designate by written order may issue such certifications as may be reasonably required in order to establish the existence of a valid allocation for the proposed bond issuance and to establish that the Maryland State ceiling has not been exceeded, and the Secretary or such person designated by the Secretary in accordance with this subsection shall be the State official designated by State law for the purpose of certifying in connection with the information report required by § 149 of the Code that the bonds included in an issue meet the requirements of § 146 of the Code.

(c) The actual dollar amount of all allocations shall be determined by the Secretary. Allocations to issuers of the Maryland State ceiling under § 13-802 of this subtitle shall be based on the most recent census estimate of the resident populations of the State of Maryland and the counties released by the U.S. Bureau of the Census before January 1 of the year in which the allocations are made, as determined by the Secretary.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2434 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 24 / Section 13-2434
§13–2434.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the agency takes action under § 13-2433(a) of this subtitle, it shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated the opportunity for a hearing.

(b) If a hearing is requested, the county commissioners shall:

(1) give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article; or

(2) delegate to the Office of Administrative Hearings the authority to hold the hearing.

(c) If the county commissioners hold the hearing, the county commissioners may administer oaths in connection with the hearing.

(d) (1) If the Office of Administrative Hearings holds the hearing:

(i) the administrative law judge shall state on the record the conclusions of law and findings of fact; and

(ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the determination of the administrative law judge is a final decision for purposes of judicial review in the same manner as a final decision in a contested case under § 10-222 of the State Government Article.

(2) In an appeal of a decision of the administrative law judge:

(i) if the civil penalty is less than $5,000, judicial review of disputed issues of fact shall be confined to the record; or

(ii) if the civil penalty is $5,000 or more, judicial review shall be de novo.

(e) After notice, if the person against whom the action is contemplated:

(1) fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the county commissioners may hear and determine the matter; or

(2) does not request a hearing, the county commissioners may impose a civil penalty without a hearing.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-216 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-216
§13–216.
Status: in_force

(a) If the exercise of a power is improper, the guardian is liable for breach of the guardian’s fiduciary duty to the minor or disabled person or to interested persons for resulting damage or loss to the same extent as a trustee of an express trust.

(b) The rights of purchasers and others dealing with a guardian shall be determined as provided in § 13–219 of this subtitle and are not necessarily affected by the guardian’s breach of fiduciary duty in the transaction.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1028 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1028
§13–1028.
Status: in_force

For purposes of applying for, receiving, and entering into agreements in connection with loans, grants, insurance, or other forms of financial assistance, the Authority is a public body within the meaning of the Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority Act.
Md. Code, Environment § 13-312 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-312
§13–312.
Status: in_force

Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board 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.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4807 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 48 / Section 13-4807
§13–4807.
Status: in_force

§13–4807. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027 PER CHAPTERS 290 AND 291 OF 2023 //

(a) (1) On or before January 1 each year, beginning in 2024, the Commission, in coordination with the Behavioral Health Advisory Council, shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the Commission’s findings and recommendations, including funding and legislative recommendations, that are consistent with providing appropriate, accessible, and comprehensive behavioral health services that are available on demand to individuals in the State across the behavioral health continuum.

(2) Any legislative recommendations included in the report required under paragraph (1) of this subsection that require funding shall include an estimate of the funding required to implement the recommendation and information that supports the funding estimate.

(b) The report required on or before January 1, 2024, shall include the findings of the needs assessments required under § 13–4805 of this subtitle.

(c) On or before July 1, 2025, the Commission, in coordination with the Behavioral Health Advisory Council, shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the Commission’s findings and recommendations regarding the continuation of the State’s behavioral health carve–out and the financing structure and quality oversight necessary to integrate somatic and behavioral health care services in the Maryland Medical Assistance Program.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-1212 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 12 / Section 13-1212
§13–1212.
Status: in_force

The Partnership shall submit to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly:

(1) on or before December 1, 2014, an update on the activities of the Partnership in implementing the provisions of this subtitle; and

(2) on or before December 1, 2015, and each year thereafter, a complete operating and financial statement covering the Partnership’s operations and a summary of the Partnership’s activities during the preceding fiscal year.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1057 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1057
§13A–1057.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Covered individual or organization” means a recipient of a communication specified in clauses (i) through (v) of 10 U.S.C. 1034(b)(1)(B).

(3) “Inspector General” has the meaning stated in 10 U.S.C. 1034(j).

(4) “Protected communication” means:

(i) a lawful communication to a Member of Congress or an Inspector General; or

(ii) a communication to a covered individual or organization in which a member of the armed forces complains of, or discloses information that the member reasonably believes constitutes evidence of:

1. a violation of law or regulation, including a law or regulation prohibiting sexual harassment or unlawful discrimination; or

2. gross mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, an abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety.

(b) A person subject to this title shall be punished as a court–martial may direct if, with the intent to retaliate against a person for reporting or planning to report a criminal offense, or making or planning to make a protected communication, or with the intent to discourage a person from reporting a criminal offense or making or planning to make a protected communication, the person:

(1) wrongfully takes or threatens to take an adverse personnel action against a person; or

(2) wrongfully withholds or threatens to withhold a favorable personnel action with respect to a person.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-412 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-412
§13–412.
Status: in_force

If both the seller and buyer are liable for payment of the motor fuel tax or the sales and use tax:

(1) the Comptroller may make an assessment against both; and

(2) the assessment under item (1) of this section against either the seller or buyer does not bar an assessment against the other for the same tax or any part that has not been paid.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2424 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 24 / Section 13-2424
§13–2424.
Status: in_force

(a) At least three times a year, a tip jar licensee shall submit to the county commissioners a report concerning the tip jars the person operates.

(b) Each report shall:

(1) identify gaming stickers used;

(2) indicate the number of tip jars in operation;

(3) indicate the number of tip jar packets purchased; and

(4) include any additional information that the county commissioners require.

(c) (1) This subsection only applies to a person who qualifies for a tip jar license under § 13-2420(b)(7), (8), or (9) of this subtitle.

(2) In accordance with regulations of the county commissioners, a person subject to this subsection shall include in each report an accounting of receipts and disbursements made in connection with tip jars for the reporting period.

(d) Each report shall include a written statement, signed by the individual making the report, in which the individual affirms under the penalties of Part III of this subtitle and under the penalty of perjury that the contents of the report are true to the best of the individual’s knowledge, information, and belief.

(e) (1) This subsection only applies to an organization that qualifies for a tip jar license under § 13-2420(b)(1) through (6) of this subtitle.

(2) Each report for an organization that is subject to this subsection:

(i) shall be filed by an officer of the organization; and

(ii) in accordance with regulations of the county commissioners, shall include for the reporting period an accounting of:

1. all receipts in connection with the operation of a tip jar; and

2. the disbursements made in compliance with § 13-2435(e) of this subtitle.

(3) In filing a report under this subsection, the officer of the organization may not:

(i) fraudulently use a false or fictitious name;

(ii) knowingly conceal a material fact;

(iii) knowingly make a false statement; or

(iv) otherwise commit fraud.

(4) A person who violates paragraph (3) of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-901 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-901
§13–901.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license.

(2) The license holder shall deliver the beer, wine, or liquor in a sealed container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.

(c) A license may not be issued for any drugstore unless the applicant:

(1) has been doing business at the location applied for in the license for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license;

(2) is the assignee of a business established for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license at the location applied for; or

(3) has been engaged in the retail drug business for at least 3 years.

(d) The annual license fee is $900.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1306 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 13 / Section 13-1306
§13–1306.
Status: in_force

(a) A person authorized to conduct bingo under this subtitle shall obtain a bingo permit from the county Department of Permits and Inspections.

(b) Any of the following organizations, if a legal resident of the county, may conduct bingo to benefit charity in the county or to further the purposes of one of the following organizations:

(1) a bona fide:

(i) religious organization;

(ii) fraternal organization;

(iii) patriotic organization;

(iv) educational organization;

(v) civic organization;

(vi) war veterans’ organization;

(vii) hospital;

(viii) amateur athletic organization; or

(ix) charitable organization;

(2) a volunteer:

(i) fire company;

(ii) rescue company; or

(iii) ambulance company; or

(3) an auxiliary for a volunteer:

(i) fire company;

(ii) rescue company; or

(iii) ambulance company.

(c) (1) A person who is not a legal resident of Frederick County may not conduct bingo.

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, each year the Frederick County Agricultural Association may sell or lease a right or concession to any person to conduct bingo at the Frederick County Fair.

(d) (1) To qualify for a bingo permit, a person shall meet the requirements set by Frederick County.

(2) The county may require an applicant for a bingo permit to pay a permit fee set by the county.

(e) A person who conducts bingo may not offer or award:

(1) a prize or award with a fair market value exceeding $5,000; or

(2) a money prize exceeding $5,000.

(f) Frederick County may adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-604.2 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-604.2
§13–604.
Status: in_force

§13–604.2.

(a) A candidate for election to the central committee of a political party shall pay a civil penalty of $1,000 in accordance with subsections (b) through (f) of this section if the candidate:

(1) is not exempt from § 13–202 of this title and fails to conduct campaign finance activity through a campaign finance entity; or

(2) violates § 13–221(c) or § 13–305.1 of this title.

(b) (1) If the State Prosecutor or the State’s Attorney with jurisdiction determines that a candidate is required to pay a civil penalty under subsection (a) of this section, the State Prosecutor, the State’s Attorney, or both shall issue to the candidate a civil citation that contains:

(i) the name and address of the candidate cited;

(ii) the nature, time, and place of the violation;

(iii) the manner in which the violation occurred;

(iv) the penalty for the violation;

(v) the manner and time in which to pay the penalty;

(vi) where to pay the penalty; and

(vii) a statement that the candidate receiving the citation has a right to a trial in the District Court.

(2) The prosecuting authority who issues a citation under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall file the citation in the District Court.

(c) The citation shall be served in accordance with the Maryland Rules.

(d) (1) On receipt of the return of service, the District Court shall schedule the case for trial and notify the candidate named in the citation of the trial date.

(2) The trial in the District Court shall be conducted in the same manner as set forth for municipal infractions under §§ 6–108, 6–109, and 6–111 through 6–115 of the Local Government Article.

(3) An adjudication of a violation under this subsection:

(i) is not a criminal conviction; and

(ii) does not carry with it any of the civil disabilities that arise from a criminal conviction.

(e) A candidate who is adjudicated in violation as set forth in a citation issued under subsection (b) of this section is liable for the cost of the District Court proceedings.

(f) If a candidate who has been served with a citation fails to appear for trial, the District Court, at the request of the prosecutor, may dismiss the citation or enter a civil judgment against the candidate:

(1) in favor of the State Board;

(2) in accordance with the Maryland Rules; and

(3) in an amount of $1,000.

(g) Penalties collected under this section shall be distributed to the Fair Campaign Financing Fund established under § 15–103 of this article.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-309 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-309
§13–309.
Status: in_force

(a) As a condition for license renewal, a licensee shall submit to the Secretary with the renewal application:

(1) a certification or, as authorized by the Secretary, other documentation that the licensed private detective agency has paid, for the past 3 years, all withholding and Social Security taxes;

(2) a certification or, as authorized by the Secretary, other documentation that the licensed private detective agency has paid, for the past 3 years, all other obligations payable for the employees of the licensed private detective agency to the State or the federal government;

(3) a certificate from an insurance carrier or, as authorized by the Secretary, other documentation showing that the licensed private detective agency has in effect workers’ compensation insurance for its covered employees, as defined in § 9-101 of the Labor and Employment Article; and

(4) a receipt from the Comptroller’s Office or, as authorized by the Secretary, other documentation showing that the State income tax of the licensed private detective agency has been paid for the past 3 years.

(b) If the Secretary does not receive the documents required under subsection (a) of this section at least 15 days before the license expiration date, the Secretary shall charge the licensee a late fee of $10 per day until the documents are received.

(c) The Secretary may inspect any of the business records of a licensee that relate to any matter that is subject to certification or documentation under this section.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-2002 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 20 / Section 13-2002
§13–2002.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not conduct research using a human subject unless the person conducts the research in accordance with the federal regulations on the protection of human subjects.

(b) Notwithstanding any provision in the federal regulations on the protection of human subjects that limits the applicability of the federal regulations to certain research, subsection (a) of this section applies to all research using a human subject.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-601 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-601
§13–601.
Status: in_force

A private detective agency is responsible for the acts of each of its employees while the employee is conducting the business of the agency.
Md. Code, Real Property § 13-409 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-409
§13–409.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Commissioner determines that a patent should be issued, he shall certify his final judgment to the applicant and the parties to the proceeding. In addition, if either the Commissioner or the circuit court determines that a patent should be issued, the Commissioner shall mail to the applicant a notice:

(1) Of the purchase price for any vacant land;

(2) Of any expenses outstanding at the time the patent is to be issued; and

(3) That the proceeding will be abandoned if the applicant fails to pay the purchase price and all outstanding expenses:

(i) Within 45 days of receipt of the notice; or

(ii) If an appeal is filed under § 13-410 of this subtitle, within 45 days of the rendering on appeal of a final decision to issue a patent.

(b) A governmental body requesting a certificate of reservation is not required to pay the purchase price of the land.
Md. Code, Family Law § 13-102 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-102
§13–102.
Status: in_force

(a) If a destitute adult child is in this State and has a parent who has or is able to earn sufficient means, the parent may not neglect or refuse to provide the destitute adult child with food, shelter, care, and clothing.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4705 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 47 / Section 13-4705
§13–4705.
Status: in_force

For each fiscal year, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $3,500,000 to the Program.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4903 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 49 / Section 13-4903
§13–4903.
Status: in_force

§13–4903. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL NOVEMBER 30, 2027 PER CHAPTERS 290, 291, AND 369 OF 2023 //

The purpose of the Pilot Program is to establish and implement an intensive care coordination model using value–based purchasing in the specialty behavioral health system.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2416 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 24 / Section 13-2416
§13–2416.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The gaming commission consists of seven members.

(2) Of the seven members of the gaming commission:

(i) three shall be appointed by the county commissioners;

(ii) one shall be appointed by the State Senators whose districts are in or include part of the county;

(iii) one shall be appointed by the chairperson of the county delegation to the House of Delegates, with the concurrence of that delegation;

(iv) one shall be from the Washington County Clubs Association, appointed by the county Senate and House delegations; and

(v) one shall be a representative of the alcoholic beverages, restaurant, and tavern industries in the county, appointed by the county Senate and House delegations.

(b) Each member of the gaming commission shall be a resident of the county.

(c) A member appointed to the gaming commission under subsection (a)(2)(i), (ii), or (iii) of this section may not:

(1) hold a tip jar license or wholesaler’s license or be employed by a person who holds a tip jar license or wholesaler’s license; or

(2) hold an ownership interest in or receive a direct benefit from a person who holds a tip jar license or wholesaler’s license.

(d) (1) The term of a member of the gaming commission is 2 years and begins on March 1 or October 1, according to the staggered schedule required by the terms provided for members of the gaming commission on October 1, 2002.

(2) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed.

(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.

(e) A member who completes two full terms on the gaming commission may not be reappointed within the 5 years after the end of the second term.

(f) The gaming commission shall adopt conflict of interest regulations applicable to members of the gaming commission.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-205 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-205
§13–205.
Status: in_force

(a) When a security interest in a vehicle is satisfied, the secured party shall execute a release of the security interest on the form that the Administration requires.

(b) When a security interest in a vehicle is satisfied, the secured party shall immediately deliver copies of the release to:

(1) The owner;

(2) The Administration; and

(3) A dealer licensed under Title 15, Subtitle 3 of this article who, on behalf of the owner, pays off the security interest if the owner authorizes the secured party in writing to deliver a copy of the release to the dealer.

(c) After it receives a release and the certificate of title, the Administration shall release the secured party’s right on the certificate of title or issue a new certificate of title.

(d) (1) If, after notice to all interested parties and a hearing, the Administration determines that an indebtedness does not constitute a security interest, it shall:

(i) Release the indebtedness on the certificate of title; or

(ii) Issue a new certificate of title and deliver the certificate to the owner.

(2) Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Administration may appeal in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-811 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-811
§13–811.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Paymaster”:

(i) means an employer’s officer, representative, agent, or employee charged with the duty of paying salary, wages, or other compensation for personal services to an employee named in a notice of lien; and

(ii) if the person named in a notice of lien is employed by the federal government or its instrumentality with an office in the State where employee records are kept, whether or not payroll records are kept or the payroll is prepared at that office, includes the employee who:

1. is designated to keep and maintain employee records in that office; and

2. is or may be designated to receive and distribute pay checks to the employees.

(3) “Tax wage lien” means the lien on wages described in this section.

(b) A tax lien for any tax administered by the Comptroller under this article extends to and covers all salary, wages, or other compensation for personal services that is due or becomes payable on or after the time the lien arises.

(c) The Comptroller promptly shall give notice of a tax wage lien that states the lien amount, the type of tax, and the name of the person against whom the lien is taken by:

(1) certified mail, return receipt requested, under the postmark of the United States Postal Service, to the employer; or

(2) personal service on the employer.

(d) (1) If an employer knows or has reason to know of the import of the contents of the certified mail and refuses to accept its delivery, service as required under subsection (c)(1) of this section is made when delivery is refused.

(2) Service as required under subsection (c)(2) of this section is made when personal service is made on an officer or paymaster of the employer.

(e) (1) From salary, wages, or other compensation for personal services that is due or becomes payable on or after the date on which a notice of wage lien is served to the date on which a notice of satisfaction or release of the wage lien is received, an employer or paymaster promptly shall pay to the Comptroller any salary, wages, or other compensation due to the delinquent taxpayer, excluding only those amounts specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) The amount excluded under paragraph (1) of this subsection from amounts paid to the delinquent taxpayer is the amount exempt from attachment provided in § 15-601.1 of the Commercial Law Article.

(f) The Comptroller promptly shall give a notice of satisfaction or release of a tax wage lien to each employer or paymaster who received notice of the wage lien.

(g) If, after service of a notice of a tax wage lien, an employer or paymaster pays an employee salary, wages, or other compensation for personal services in excess of the amount allowed in subsection (e)(2) of this section, the employer or paymaster or both shall be personally liable for the excess amount paid to the employee. However, the total amount that the Comptroller recovers may not exceed the total amount paid to the employee in violation of this section.
Md. Code, Insurance § 13-107 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-107
§13–107.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the term of credit life insurance, credit health insurance, or credit involuntary unemployment benefit insurance subject to acceptance by the insurer, begins on the date that the debtor becomes obligated to the creditor.

(2) If a group policy provides coverage for an existing obligation, the credit life insurance, credit health insurance, or credit involuntary unemployment benefit insurance begins on the effective date of the group policy.

(b) If an insurer requires evidence of insurability and the evidence is provided more than 30 days after the debtor becomes obligated to the creditor:

(1) the term of the credit life insurance, credit health insurance, or credit involuntary unemployment benefit insurance may begin on the date that the insurer determines that the evidence is satisfactory; and

(2) the insurer shall refund or adjust any charge to the debtor for insurance as appropriate.

(c) (1) The term of credit life insurance, credit health insurance, or credit involuntary unemployment benefit insurance may not extend more than 15 days after the scheduled maturity date of the indebtedness, unless the term is extended without additional cost to the debtor.

(2) If the indebtedness is discharged before its scheduled maturity date due to renewal or refinancing, the insurer shall terminate the credit life insurance, credit health insurance, or credit involuntary unemployment benefit insurance in force before issuance of any new credit life insurance, credit health insurance, or credit involuntary unemployment benefit insurance for the renewed or refinanced indebtedness.

(3) The insurer shall pay or credit a refund as provided in § 13-112 of this title in all cases of termination of the insurance before the scheduled maturity date of the indebtedness.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1207 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 12 / Section 13-1207
§13–1207.
Status: in_force

(a) The clerk of the circuit court of the county shall collect $5 for a license for a raffle or carnival.

(b) The clerk of the circuit court shall collect $25 from an applicant for an annual bingo license to conduct bingo and $1 for issuance of the license.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, a 1-day bingo license is required for each day a bingo game is conducted.

(2) The clerk of the circuit court of the county shall collect $1 for a 1-day bingo license.

(3) A 1-day bingo license is not required for bingo conducted at a licensed carnival or under an annual bingo license.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-1210 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 12 / Section 13-1210
§13–1210.
Status: in_force

The Partnership shall cooperate with State and local units that have relevant statutory functions and duties.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-307 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-307
§13–307.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission:

(1) Shall institute and supervise education programs for health providers and the public on the prevention and treatment of chronic kidney disease; and

(2) May use existing programs and groups for this purpose.

(b) The Commission shall:

(1) Evaluate annually the Kidney Disease Program under this subtitle; and

(2) Submit an annual report of the evaluation to the Governor.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-520 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-520
§13–520.
Status: in_force

(a) On receipt of a petition, the clerk of the Tax Court immediately shall issue a subpoena that requires the appropriate tax determining agency to produce at a hearing before the Tax Court:

(1) the record of the proceeding from which the appeal is taken or a certified copy of the record; and

(2) any map, plat, or other document that is connected with the record.

(b) On request of a party, the Tax Court shall issue a subpoena that requires at a hearing before the Tax Court:

(1) the appearance of a witness to testify; and

(2) the production of any pertinent document.

(c) A subpoena issued under this section or § 13-521 of this subtitle shall be served by:

(1) the sheriff or deputy sheriff of the jurisdiction in which the person subpoenaed is found;

(2) the clerk or a deputy clerk of the Tax Court;

(3) certified mail, return receipt requested; or

(4) a private process server.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1210 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 12 / Section 13-1210
§13–1210.
Status: in_force

(a) A meeting of a local team shall be closed to the public and not subject to Title 3 of the General Provisions Article when a local team is discussing individual cases of maternal deaths.

(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a meeting of a local team shall be open to the public and subject to Title 3 of the General Provisions Article when the local team is not discussing individual cases of maternal deaths.

(c) (1) During a public meeting, information may not be disclosed that identifies:

(i) A deceased woman; or

(ii) A family member, guardian, or caretaker of a deceased woman.

(2) During a public meeting, information may not be disclosed regarding the involvement of any agency with:

(i) A deceased woman; or

(ii) A family member, guardian, or caretaker of a deceased woman.

(d) This section does not prohibit a local team from requesting the attendance at a team meeting of an individual who has information relevant to the team’s performance of its purpose and duties.

(e) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or both.
Md. Code, Real Property § 13-406 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-406
§13–406.
Status: in_force

(a) If, under § 13-405 of this subtitle, the proceeding is set for a hearing before the Commissioner, the Commissioner shall hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act as soon as practicable within 30 days of the order of the Commissioner under § 13-405(c) of this subtitle.

(b) Objections filed in the proceeding may be consolidated at any time for hearing or heard separately, as the Commissioner determines.

(c) (1) The Commissioner may issue subpoenas and orders for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of papers, books, and documents at any hearing authorized by this section.

(2) A subpoena or order issued under this subsection shall be directed and served, in the same manner and with the same effect as any other civil process, under the Maryland Rules and applicable statutes. The subpoena or order shall be returnable to the Commissioner.

(3) If a person fails to comply with any subpoena or order issued under this subsection, the Commissioner may invoke the aid of the circuit court of the county in which declaratory relief might have been sought under § 13-407 of this subtitle. The circuit court may order that person to obey the subpoena or order and may charge the costs of the proceedings before it to that person.

(d) If a hearing is held under this section, the proceeding before the Commissioner for the issuance of a patent and all papers, dockets, orders, and decisions resulting from the proceeding:

(1) Have the same force and effect as the proceedings of a court of record; and

(2) Shall be proved in the same manner as proceedings in a court of record.

(e) Within 30 days of the conclusion of a hearing held under this section, the Commissioner shall render a final judgment under § 13-408 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Education § 13-309 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-309
§13–309.
Status: in_force

In order to provide financial independence and stability to the Medical System Corporation, there is an Operating Reserve Fund held by the Treasurer of the State for the Medical System Corporation. The Board of Directors may request funds from the Treasurer from the Operating Reserve Fund and the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Public Works, shall transfer the amount requested to the Medical System Corporation but only to the extent that the Operating Reserve Fund has been funded by appropriation in an annual State budget. Advances from the Operating Reserve Fund shall be treated as loans from the State, subordinate to the rights of other creditors of the Medical System Corporation, and the Board of Directors shall cause such advances to be repaid to the Treasurer as soon as the financial condition of the Medical System Corporation reasonably permits. The Treasurer shall hold any repaid advances in the Operating Reserve Fund subject to further advances to the Medical System Corporation. The money in the Operating Reserve Fund may not revert to the general treasury at the end of the State’s fiscal year, and all investment earnings in such Fund shall become a part of such Fund.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 13-503 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-503
§13–503.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall remit the county agricultural land transfer tax collected by it to the county tax collector.

(b) The county tax collector shall deposit in a special fund all of the agricultural land transfer tax collected under this subtitle.

(c) The county agricultural land transfer tax collected under this subtitle may be used only for the purchase of development rights on agricultural land under the county’s or foundation’s agricultural preservation program.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, agricultural land on which development rights are purchased under this subtitle must meet the minimum standards set by the foundation under § 2-509(d) of the Agriculture Article.

(2) In lieu of any acreage requirements set by the foundation under § 2-509(d) of the Agriculture Article, agricultural land on which development rights are purchased under this subtitle must be of significant size to promote an agricultural operation.

(e) This section may not be construed to prohibit any county from accepting funds from private sources and using those private funds to purchase development rights on agricultural land.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-39A-01 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 39A / Section 13-39A-01
§13–39A–01.
Status: in_force

(a) In this subtitle, “guide” means the youth suicide prevention and firearm safe storage guide developed under subsection (b) of this section.

(b) On or before January 1, 2024, the Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services shall develop a youth suicide prevention and firearm safe storage guide.

(c) The guide developed under subsection (b) of this section shall:

(1) Provide a description of the firearm and ammunition requirements for safely storing firearms under State law;

(2) Identify the risks associated with unsafe firearm storage for minors, including:

(i) Suicide;

(ii) Death or serious bodily injury from accidental discharge; and

(iii) Shooting incidents involving minors; and

(3) Incorporate best practices for firearm and ammunition safe storage.

(d) The Department shall:

(1) Post the guide on its website;

(2) Make an electronic version of the guide available to families, health and social services providers, and any other entities that have an interest in youth suicide prevention or firearms storage, including:

(i) Behavioral health programs;

(ii) The Department of Juvenile Services;

(iii) Firearms dealers licensed by the federal government;

(iv) Local health departments;

(v) Local school systems;

(vi) The Maryland Association of Nonpublic Special Education Facilities;

(vii) The Maryland Association of Youth Service Bureaus;

(viii) State and local law enforcement agencies;

(ix) The State Department of Education; and

(x) Instructors who have been licensed or certified by the Department of State Police to teach firearm safety training courses; and

(3) Provide grants to local school systems, local health departments, and nonprofit agencies to support the education of families on the safe storage practices recommended in the guide.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-3103 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 31 / Section 13-3103
§13–3103.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall adopt regulations necessary for the administration of the Program.

(b) The Department may:

(1) Collect fees necessary for the administration of the Program;

(2) Authorize private or public entities to conduct education and training on opioid overdose recognition and response that include:

(i) Education on recognizing the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose;

(ii) Training on responding to an opioid overdose, including the administration of opioid overdose reversal drugs approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration, emphasizing the restoration of breathing, avoiding withdrawal, and compassionate postoverdose support and care; and

(iii) Access to opioid overdose reversal drugs approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration and the necessary supplies for the administration of the opioid overdose reversal drugs;

(3) Develop guidance regarding the content of educational training programs conducted by private or public entities; and

(4) Collect and report data on the operation and results of the programs.

(c) An individual is not required to obtain training and education on opioid overdose recognition and response from a private or public entity under subsection (b) of this section in order for a pharmacist to dispense an opioid overdose reversal drug approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration to the individual.

(d) (1) Subject to the limitations of the State budget, the Department shall purchase and provide opioid overdose reversal drugs approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration, at no cost, to the providers who are required to offer opioid overdose reversal drugs approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration under § 8–408 or § 19–310.3 of this article.

(2) An entity required to offer an opioid overdose reversal drug approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration under § 8–408 or § 19–310.3 of this article may provide an opioid overdose reversal drug approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration only if the opioid overdose reversal drug approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration is provided by the Department.

(3) The Department shall, subject to the limitations of the State budget, allow an entity that is provided with opioid overdose reversal drugs by the Department under this subsection to choose the formulation or dosage of opioid overdose reversal drugs approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration with which the entity is to be provided.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 13-606 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-606
§13–606.
Status: in_force

The Administrator shall adopt rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1102 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 11 / Section 13A-1102
§13A–1102.
Status: in_force

(a) The following persons may administer oaths for the purposes of military administration, including military justice:

(1) a judge advocate;

(2) a summary court–martial;

(3) an adjutant, assistant adjutant, acting adjutant, and personnel adjutant; and

(4) all other persons designated by regulations for the Maryland Military Department.

(b) The following persons may administer oaths necessary in the performance of their duties:

(1) the president, military judge, and trial counsel for all general and special courts–martial;

(2) the president and the counsel for the government of any court of inquiry;

(3) an officer designated to take a deposition;

(4) a person detailed to conduct an investigation;

(5) a recruiting officer; and

(6) all other persons designated by regulations of the armed forces or by statute.

(c) The signature without seal of any such person, together with the title of the person’s office, is prima facie evidence of the person’s authority.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-504 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-504
§13–504.
Status: in_force

An organization conducting a gaming event may award a prize of money or merchandise to any individual in any amount in one game or spin using:

(1) a paddle wheel or wheel of fortune; or

(2) a film of a horse race.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-217 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-217
§13–217.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “multi–year contract” means a procurement contract that requires appropriations for more than 1 fiscal year.

(b) (1) A unit may enter into a multi–year contract subject to:

(i) standards established by the Board; and

(ii) regulations adopted by the primary procurement unit that is responsible for the type of procurement involved.

(2) A multi–year contract shall be subject to review and approval by that primary procurement unit.

(c) A multi–year contract may not be approved unless each unit reviewing the multi–year contract determines that:

(1) the estimated requirements of the State:

(i) cover the period of the multi–year contract;

(ii) are reasonably firm; and

(iii) are continuing; and

(2) the multi–year contract will serve the best interests of the State by encouraging effective competition or otherwise promoting economy in State procurement.

(d) (1) If money sufficient for the continued performance of a multi–year contract is not appropriated for any fiscal year, the multi–year contract terminates automatically on the earlier of:

(i) the last day of the fiscal year for which money last was appropriated; or

(ii) the date provided in the termination clause of the procurement contract.

(2) If the multi–year contract is terminated under this subsection, the unit shall reimburse the contractor for the reasonable value of any nonrecurring costs that were:

(i) incurred as a result of the multi–year contract; but

(ii) not amortized in the price of the supplies or services delivered under the multi–year contract.

(3) The cost of termination under this subsection may be paid from any appropriation available for that purpose.

(e) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, each multi–year contract, including a lease of real property, shall include an automatic termination clause that:

(1) is not inconsistent with the requirements of subsection (d) of this section; and

(2) discharges both parties to the multi–year contract from future performance of that contract, but not from their existing obligations.

(f) (1) On the recommendation of the Secretary of General Services, the Board may waive the requirement to include an automatic termination clause under subsection (e) of this section for a multi–year contract to procure energy generated from a Tier 1 renewable source or a Tier 2 renewable source, as defined in § 7–701 of the Public Utilities Article.

(2) In determining whether or not to grant a waiver under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Board shall consider the effect of imposing the termination clause requirement under subsection (e) of this section on the ability of the energy supplier to obtain financing for the renewable energy generation project that produces the energy that the State is contracting to procure.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-239.1 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-239.1
§13–239.
Status: in_force

§13–239.1.

If a campaign finance entity receives a contribution as a result of a violation of § 13–602(a)(5) of this title for which the contributor has been convicted, the campaign finance entity:

(1) may not use the contribution for any purpose; and

(2) shall remit the contribution to the Fair Campaign Financing Fund established under § 15–103 of this article.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-801 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-801
§13–801.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall be an interested person in:

(1) Any proceeding for the appointment, removal, or discharge of any guardian who is receiving or expects to receive any money from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for a minor or disabled person who is a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs beneficiary; and

(2) Any suit or other proceeding affecting in any manner the administration by the guardian of the estate of any present or former beneficiary which includes assets derived in whole or in part from benefits paid by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to the guardian or the guardian’s predecessor for the beneficiary.

(b) Notice of a suit or proceeding shall be given to the office of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs having jurisdiction over the area in which the suit or proceeding is pending at least 15 days before any hearing unless notice is waived in writing.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-717 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-717
§13–717.
Status: in_force

(a) An income tax return preparer who is subject to § 10–824 of this article and who fails to file a return as required in § 10–824 of this article shall pay a penalty of $50 for that failure, unless it is shown that the failure is due to reasonable cause and is not due to willful neglect.

(b) The total amount of the penalties assessed under subsection (a) of this section may not exceed $500 for all returns filed by an income tax return preparer for any taxable year.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-1005 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1005
§13–1005.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is required to pay the admissions and amusement tax and who willfully fails to pay the tax as required under Title 4 of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.

(b) A person who is required to pay the boxing and wrestling tax and who willfully fails to pay the tax as required under Title 6 of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-952 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-952
§13–952.
Status: in_force

(a) For the issuance of replacement registration plates, a replacement registration card, and replacement validation tabs, issued under § 13-415(d) through (f) of this title to replace a lost, stolen, or damaged registration plate or an affixed validation tab, the fee shall be established by the Administration.

(b) For the issuance of replacement registration plates issued under Subtitle 6, Part II of this title, the fee shall be as established by the Administration.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-808.1 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-808.1
§13–808.
Status: in_force

§13–808.1.

All members of the organized militia may be subjected to nonjudicial punishment in accordance with the procedures and penalties adopted by the Adjutant General under § 13–302 of this title.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2607 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 26 / Section 13-2607
§13–2607.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may adopt reasonable regulations to administer and enforce this part.

(b) A copy of the regulations adopted by the Department shall be made available at a reasonable cost.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-604 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-604
§13–604.
Status: in_force

(a) Each dealer who issues a temporary registration plate shall insert clearly and indelibly on the face of the plate the dates of its issuance and expiration.

(b) Each dealer who issues a temporary registration plate shall insert clearly and indelibly on the face of the plate the make and vehicle identification number of the vehicle for which the plate is issued.

(c) A temporary registration plate shall be attached, in the manner provided in § 13-411 of this title, to the rear of the vehicle for which it is issued.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-511 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-511
§13–511.
Status: in_force

Seizure of real property occurs on the earlier of the filing:

(1) of a complaint for forfeiture under this subtitle; or

(2) of a notice of pending litigation in the circuit court of the county where the real property is located.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-310 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-310
§13–310.
Status: in_force

The Department shall certify a dialysis or transplant center that meets the standards that the Commission adopts under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-601 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-601
§13–601.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, if a person or governmental unit fails to pay a tax imposed under this article on or before the date on which the tax is due, the tax collector shall assess interest on the unpaid tax from the due date to the date on which the tax is paid.

(b) Except as provided in subsections (c)(2) and (d) of this section, the date on which the tax is due is determined without regard to any extension of time to file a return.

(c) Interest on unpaid inheritance tax begins:

(1) 30 days after the date on which the tax is determined;

(2) on the original due date, if there is no formal administration of the estate and the tax is not paid within 30 days after the date on which the tax bill is mailed; or

(3) 30 days after the original due date, if an alternative payment schedule for inheritance tax is allowed.

(d) Interest on unpaid Maryland estate tax begins 9 months after the date of the death of a decedent and applies to all Maryland estate tax that is not paid by that date, including a payment made in accordance with an alternative payment schedule.

(e) Interest on unpaid Maryland generation-skipping transfer tax begins on the date the Maryland generation-skipping transfer tax return is due and applies to tax that is not paid by that date, including an increase in Maryland generation-skipping transfer tax due to a change in federal generation-skipping transfer tax made after a payment of Maryland generation-skipping transfer tax.

(f) An overpayment of sales and use tax stops the accrual of interest on a sales and use tax deficiency to the extent of the overpayment as of the date the overpayment is made.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-106 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-106
§13–106.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a county may contract with a person for the removal, care, and disposition of unlicensed dogs or licensed dogs that may be a menace to safety, security, and property.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-919 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-919
§13–919.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of Budget and Management may adopt regulations relating to the referral of debts by State agencies to the Central Collection Unit and to the administrative procedures authorized under this part.

(b) The Comptroller may adopt regulations relating to the certification and withholding of amounts under this part.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-505 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-505
§13–505.
Status: in_force

(a) A seizing authority that seizes money under this subtitle immediately shall:

(1) photograph the money and record the quantity of each denomination of coin or currency seized; and

(2) deposit the money to the account of the appropriate local financial authority.

(b) A photograph taken under subsection (a) of this section may be substituted for money as evidence in a criminal or forfeiture proceeding.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-503 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-503
§13–503.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board consists of the following members:

(1) the Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee;

(2) the Secretary of Transportation, or the designee of the Secretary of Transportation;

(3) the Secretary of Information Technology or the Director of Network Maryland as the designee of the Secretary of Information Technology;

(4) the chair of the Rural Maryland Council, or the chair’s designee;

(5) the chair of the Tri–County Council for Southern Maryland, or the chair’s designee;

(6) the chair of the Tri–County Council for Western Maryland, or the chair’s designee;

(7) the chair of the Mid–Shore Regional Council, or the chair’s designee;

(8) the chair of the Tri–County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, or the chair’s designee; and

(9) the chair of the Upper Shore Regional Council, or the chair’s designee.

(b) The Board shall elect a chair from among its members.

(c) The Board shall adopt bylaws to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-1004 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1004
§13–1004.
Status: in_force

The Council shall elect a chair from among its members.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-703 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-703
§13–703.
Status: in_force

(a) As to any certificate of title, issued to a person under this title, the person may not knowingly permit its use by any other person who is not entitled by law to its use.

(b) As to any registration card, issued to a person under this title, the person may not knowingly permit its use by any other person who is not entitled by law to its use.

(c) As to any registration plate issued to a person under this title, the person may not knowingly permit its use by any other person who is not entitled by law to its use.

(d) As to any special plate issued to a person under this title, the person may not knowingly permit its use by any other person who is not entitled by law to its use.

(e) As to any permit issued to a person under this title, the person may not knowingly permit its use by any other person who is not entitled by law to its use.

(f) A person may not display on or for a vehicle any registration card that is neither:

(1) Issued for the vehicle; or

(2) Otherwise lawfully used on or for the vehicle under this title.

(g) A person may not display on or for a vehicle any registration plate that is neither:

(1) Issued for the vehicle; or

(2) Otherwise lawfully used on or for the vehicle under this title.

(h) A person may not display on or for a vehicle any permit that is neither:

(1) Issued for the vehicle; or

(2) Otherwise lawfully used on or for the vehicle under this title.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 13-110 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-110
§13–110.
Status: in_force

A person who violates this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-404 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-404
§13–404.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a State agency or political subdivision authorized to regulate parking under Title 26, Subtitle 3 of this article.

(b) (1) A State agency or political subdivision in this State may act as the agent of the Administration in the registration of vehicles and in the issuance of registration plates and registration cards.

(2) At the end of each week, the State agency or political subdivision shall remit to the Administration:

(i) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, all fees collected for the registration of vehicles under this section; and

(ii) A complete record of the registrations made during each day.

(3) In addition to the registration fees required by this title, the applicant for registration of a vehicle shall pay a fee of $1 for each registration issued by a State agency or political subdivision acting as an agent of the Administration under subsection (b)(1) of this section. The Administration shall retain a portion of this fee in order to offset its costs. The State agency or political subdivision may collect, for each registration issued, an additional fee not to exceed $1 to offset expenses incurred in the issuance of registrations. The amount of the additional fee shall be determined by the State agency or political subdivision.

(4) The Administration shall adopt rules and regulations to govern the issuance of registration plates and validation tabs by a State agency or political subdivision.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1112 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1112
§13–1112.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in § 13-1115(f) of this subtitle, this section does not apply in Baltimore City.

(b) (1) Before receiving a Local Public Health Cancer Grant, a local health officer shall submit to the Department an inventory of all existing publicly funded cancer prevention, education, screening, and treatment programs that relate to targeted cancers in the county that were identified under § 13-1109(c) of this subtitle.

(2) The inventory shall specify the amount of county funds that are being spent on each of the programs included in the inventory.

(c) The level of funding specified under subsection (b)(2) of this section shall be the county’s base-year funding for cancer prevention, education, screening, and treatment programs that relate to targeted cancers.

(d) A Local Public Health Cancer Grant may not be used to supplant a county’s base-year funding for cancer prevention, education, screening, and treatment programs that relate to targeted cancers.

(e) The Department may not distribute a Local Public Health Cancer Grant to a county unless the Department determines that the county will spend, in the applicable fiscal year, at least its base-year funding for cancer prevention, education, screening, and treatment programs that relate to targeted cancers.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-956 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-956
§13–956.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the registration fee otherwise required by this title, the owner of a motor vehicle shall pay an annual surcharge:

(1) On or before July 1, 2025, of:

(i) $125.00 for each zero–emission vehicle, as defined in § 23–206.4 of this article; and

(ii) $100.00 for each plug–in electric drive vehicle that is not a zero–emission vehicle; and

(2) After June 30, 2025, at a rate based on the amounts established under item (1) of this subsection adjusted for inflation as determined annually by the Administration.

(b) The Administration shall allow for payment of a surcharge assessed under this section:

(1) At the time the annual registration fee is paid; or

(2) In installments throughout the registration period, as determined by the Administration.

(c) The proceeds collected from the surcharge assessed under subsection (a)(1) of this section shall be deposited into the Transportation Trust Fund.

(d) If a person that owns a motor vehicle that is assessed the surcharge fails to pay the surcharge or installments, the Administration shall refuse to register or renew or transfer the registration of the motor vehicle.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-503 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-503
§13–503.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a county may adopt rules and regulations for the licensing, maintenance, and operation of junkyards in the county to:

(1) protect county residents from unpleasant and unwholesome conditions and neighborhoods;

(2) preserve the beauty and esthetic value of rural or residential areas;

(3) safeguard the public health and welfare;

(4) promote good civic design; and

(5) promote the health, safety, morals, order, convenience, and prosperity of the community.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-728 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-728
§13–728.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Western Maryland Regional Tourism Bureau in the Council.

(b) The purposes of the Bureau are to:

(1) develop advertising and marketing programs to disseminate information about the region;

(2) stimulate tourism in the region;

(3) encourage the development of the region’s recreational areas and facilities;

(4) promote business and job opportunities in the region through tourism;

(5) develop public awareness of the heritage and history of the region;

(6) coordinate and facilitate special events programming for the region;

(7) serve as a liaison between the region’s tourism industry, the Governor, the Department, other units of State government, private organizations, and the General Assembly; and

(8) advise the Governor, the Department, and the General Assembly on programs affecting the tourism industry.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 13-206 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-206
§13–206.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in § 13-207(a)(9), (10), (15), and (16) of this subtitle, the transfer tax applies to conveyances that transfer the real property of a corporation to its stockholders, the real property of a limited liability company to its members, or the real property of a partnership to its partners.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-816 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-816
§13–816.
Status: in_force

(a) If a tax under this article is not paid when due, the Governor, tax collector, or Treasurer shall ask a qualified attorney who is a regular salaried employee of the Comptroller or the Attorney General to bring an action against the person responsible to pay the tax, unless a lien on real property under Part II of this subtitle sufficiently secures the tax or a judgment in the action would not be collectible.

(b) (1) If a request is made under subsection (a) of this section, the attorney or the Attorney General shall bring the action.

(2) In an action under this section, the plaintiff shall be:

(i) the State;

(ii) the Treasurer; or

(iii) the tax collector authorized by law to collect the tax.

(c) If the attorney or Attorney General and the tax collector agree that the full amount of the claim is not collectible, the attorney or Attorney General may:

(1) compromise the claim;

(2) accept a lesser amount; and

(3) issue a release of the claim or a satisfaction of the judgment.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-414 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-414
§13–414.
Status: in_force

(a) If any person who has applied for or obtained the registration of a vehicle moves from the address given in the application or shown on the registration card, the person shall, within 30 days of the change, notify the Administration of the former address and new address.

(b) If the name of any individual who has applied for or obtained the registration of a vehicle is later changed by marriage or by court order, or if the name of any other person who has applied for or obtained the registration of a vehicle is later changed as provided by law, the person shall, within 30 days of the change, notify the Administration of the former name and the new name and apply for a corrected registration certification on the form that the Administration requires. On receipt of the application, the Administration shall issue a corrected registration certificate without charge.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-509 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-509
§13–509.
Status: in_force

(a) The forfeiting authority shall surrender the motor vehicle on request to the owner if the forfeiting authority determines, independent of the decision of the seizing authority, that the total circumstances of the case as listed under § 13–507(b) of this subtitle do not justify forfeiture.

(b) In a proceeding under this subtitle, the court may determine, based on the circumstances listed in § 13–507(b) of this subtitle, whether the seizing authority or forfeiting authority abused its discretion or was clearly erroneous:

(1) in recommending the forfeiture of a motor vehicle; or

(2) in not surrendering on request a motor vehicle to an owner.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-815 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-815
§13–815.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Autocycle” has the meaning stated in § 11–103.4 of this article.

(3) “Excise tax” means the tax imposed under § 13–809 of this subtitle.

(4) “Zero–emission plug–in electric drive vehicle” means a motor vehicle that:

(i) Is made by a manufacturer;

(ii) Has a maximum speed capability of at least 55 miles per hour; and

(iii) Is propelled by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery that:

1. Has a capacity of not less than 4 kilowatt–hours; and

2. Is capable of being recharged from an external source of electricity.

(b) This section applies only to:

(1) A zero–emission plug–in electric drive vehicle that:

(i) Has not been modified from original manufacturer specifications;

(ii) Is acquired for use or lease by the taxpayer and not for resale;

(iii) Has a base purchase price not exceeding $50,000;

(iv) Has a battery capacity of at least 5.0 kilowatt–hours; and

(v) Is purchased new and titled for the first time on or after July 1, 2023, but before July 1, 2027; and

(2) A fuel cell electric vehicle that:

(i) Has not been modified from original manufacturer specifications;

(ii) Is acquired for use or lease by the taxpayer and not for resale;

(iii) Has a base purchase price not exceeding $50,000; and

(iv) Is purchased new and titled for the first time on or after July 1, 2023, but before July 1, 2027.

(c) Subject to available funding, an excise tax credit is allowed for a zero–emission plug–in electric drive vehicle or fuel cell electric vehicle.

(d) Subject to subsection (e) of this section, the credit allowed under this section shall equal:

(1) $3,000 for each zero–emission plug–in electric drive vehicle or fuel cell electric vehicle purchased; or

(2) (i) $1,000 for each two–wheeled zero–emission electric motorcycle purchased; or

(ii) $2,000 for each three–wheeled zero–emission electric motorcycle or autocycle purchased.

(e) The credit allowed under this section is limited to the acquisition of:

(1) One vehicle per individual; and

(2) 10 vehicles per business entity.

(f) A credit may not be claimed under this section:

(1) For a vehicle unless the vehicle is registered in the State; or

(2) Unless the manufacturer has already conformed to any applicable State or federal laws or regulations governing clean–fuel vehicle or electric vehicle purchases applicable during the calendar year in which the vehicle is titled.

(g) The Motor Vehicle Administration shall administer the credit under this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-210 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-210
§13–210.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If an omission or error in the filing, recording, or indexing of a security interest has been made by an employee of the Administration in the course of employment and, as a result of the omission or error, any interested person has sustained loss or damage, the person may file a claim with the Administration for payment of the loss or damage out of the Assurance Fund maintained under § 13-209 of this subtitle. The claim for payment shall include a request for a hearing on the matter and shall be made in the manner and on the form that the Administration requires.

(2) A claim for payment under this section may not be made unless it is filed with the Administration within 3 years from the date the cause of action arose.

(3) The amount of payment made for a claim under this section may not exceed $100,000.

(4) Payment for a single claim may not be made from both the Assurance Fund and from the State Insurance Trust Fund under § 12-104 of the State Government Article.

(b) After notice to all interested parties and a hearing on the claim, the Administration may:

(1) Order that any loss or damage sustained by the claimant be paid out of the Assurance Fund, subject to the limitations set forth in this section; or

(2) Order that the claim be dismissed and deny payment of the claim.

(c) (1) Any aggrieved party to a hearing under this section may appeal from the decision of the Administration as follows:

(i) To the circuit court for the county in which the party resides or has his principal place of business; or

(ii) If the party does not reside or have a principal place of business in this State, to the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County.

(2) The circuit court to which an appeal is made under this section has jurisdiction to examine the facts of the case and to determine if the claimant is entitled under this section to recover for any loss or damage. The Administration shall pay the amount of any judgment recovered against the Assurance Fund up to the amount of the security interest to which the claim relates.

(d) The Assurance Fund is not liable under any circumstances for:

(1) Any loss or damage that exceeds the amount of the security interest to which the claim relates; or

(2) Any loss or damage that results from:

(i) The claimant’s breach of any trust, whether expressed, implied, or constructive;

(ii) The improper use of the seal of any corporation to deal with the property or interest involved or to execute or take the benefit of the instrument recorded; or

(iii) The recording of an instrument executed by a person under legal disability, unless the fact of the disability is disclosed on the instrument.

(e) If, in an appeal against the Administration, judgment is given in favor of the Administration or the appeal is dismissed at the request of the claimant, the claimant shall pay the full costs of the appeal.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-2203 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 22 / Section 13-2203
§13–2203.
Status: in_force

The Child Abuse Medical Providers (Maryland CHAMP) faculty shall:

(1) Assist local and regional jurisdictions to develop standards and protocols for the composition and operation of local or regional Child Abuse Medical Providers (Maryland CHAMP);

(2) Provide training and consultation to local or regional Child Abuse Medical Providers (Maryland CHAMP) in the diagnosis and treatment of child abuse and neglect;

(3) Provide financial support to part–time local and regional expert clinic staff for the diagnosis and treatment of child abuse and neglect;

(4) Collaborate with local or regional child advocacy centers and forensic nurse examiner programs; and

(5) Help assure that medical professionals have access to information on how to cooperate with local departments of social services, child advocacy centers, and local law enforcement officers to:

(i) Protect children from trauma during the process of child abuse and neglect investigations and prosecution;

(ii) Minimize the number of times each child is interviewed and examined; and

(iii) Minimize the potential for influencing a child’s statement.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-840 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-840
§13–840.
Status: in_force

(a) If a person files with the Comptroller a claim for return of the seized motor fuel or conveyances used in its transportation, the Comptroller shall:

(1) provide an opportunity for a hearing; and

(2) if requested by the claimant, conduct the hearing within 5 working days after the claim is received.

(b) The Comptroller shall:

(1) make a final determination of whether the property should be forfeited within 2 working days after the date of the conclusion of the hearing; and

(2) mail a notice of the final determination on the date on which that determination is made.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-403 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-403
§13–403.
Status: in_force

(a) “Qualified member” means a person who:

(1) obtained a membership in an organization in accordance with the charter and bylaws of the organization; and

(2) has been a member for at least 12 months immediately before the gaming event.

(b) A gaming device that is used at a gaming event shall be operated:

(1) by qualified members of the organization or qualified members of other organizations allowed to operate gaming devices under this section; and

(2) without the assistance of professional gaming device operators.

(c) (1) A person may not receive compensation from an organization for managing or operating a gaming device at a gaming event.

(2) Another organization that operates a gaming device under this subtitle may receive compensation from an organization for managing or operating a gaming device at a gaming event.

(d) Each organization conducting a gaming event shall submit to the Department of Inspections and Permits, in a manner determined by the county, a report under oath for each gaming event that provides:

(1) an accounting of all funds received; and

(2) a listing of the names, addresses, ages, and dates of membership of each individual who managed or operated a gaming device at the gaming event, including a statement that the individual is a qualified member of the organization.

(e) This section may not be construed to:

(1) limit or restrict the authority of the county to regulate, license, and designate the type of amusement or gaming devices that may be operated in the county; or

(2) amend or apply to the laws pertaining to raffles in the county under § 13-405 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1021 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1021
§13A–1021.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person subject to this title is guilty of mutiny if the person, with intent to usurp or override lawful military authority, refuses, in concert with another person, to obey orders or otherwise do the person’s duty or creates any violence or disturbance.

(2) A person subject to this title is guilty of sedition if the person, with intent to cause the overthrow or destruction of lawful civil authority, creates, in concert with another person, revolt, violence, or other disturbance against that authority.

(3) A person subject to this title is guilty of failure to suppress or report a mutiny or sedition if the person fails to do the person’s utmost to prevent and suppress a mutiny or sedition being committed in the person’s presence, or fails to take all reasonable means to inform the person’s superior commissioned officer or commanding officer of a mutiny or sedition that the person knows or has reason to believe is taking place.

(b) A person who is found guilty of attempted mutiny, mutiny, sedition, or failure to suppress or report a mutiny or sedition shall be punished as a court–martial may direct.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-412 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-412
§13–412.
Status: in_force

Within 5 days after the Secretary suspends or revokes the certification of an individual as a private detective, the individual shall surrender to the Secretary the certification card and badge, if any, of the individual.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2106 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 21 / Section 13-2106
§13–2106.
Status: in_force

(a) By resolution, the county commissioners may establish a bingo license fee schedule based on criteria that the county commissioners consider appropriate.

(b) The designee shall charge for each license the annual license fee that the county commissioners set by resolution.

(c) A resolution adopted under subsection (a) of this section shall specify the fund in which the license fees are to be deposited.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1403 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 14 / Section 13-1403
§13–1403.
Status: reserved

(a) Before an organization listed in subsection (b) of this section may conduct a gaming event, the organization shall obtain a permit from the county agency that the County Commissioners designate.

(b) An organization may conduct a gaming event for its own benefit if the organization is:

(1) a bona fide:

(i) religious organization;

(ii) fraternal organization;

(iii) civic organization;

(iv) war veterans’ organization;

(v) hospital;

(vi) amateur athletic organization;

(vii) patriotic organization;

(viii) educational organization; or

(ix) charitable organization;

(2) a county volunteer fire department or rescue squad; or

(3) an auxiliary for a county volunteer fire department or rescue squad.

(c) (1) Before the county agency may issue a gaming permit, the county agency shall determine whether the organization applying for the gaming permit meets the requirements of this section.

(2) An application and the action that the county agency takes on the application are public records.

(d) (1) (i) A gaming permit is valid for 1 year after the date that it is issued.

(ii) A gaming permit may not be transferred.

(2) The County Commissioners may charge a permit fee.

(e) (1) Only members of an organization that holds a gaming permit may conduct a gaming event.

(2) Except as allowed under § 13-1405 of this subtitle, an individual may not benefit financially from a gaming event.

(3) A gaming permit may not authorize a gaming event to be conducted on a Sunday before 1 p.m.

(f) The holder of a gaming permit may award:

(1) prizes to individuals at a gaming event; and

(2) only one major prize at each gaming event.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2614 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 26 / Section 13-2614
§13–2614.
Status: in_force

(a) Each licensee under this part shall maintain the books and reports that the Department requires for the purposes of this part.

(b) The Department shall submit to the county commissioners a detailed annual report of all statements submitted to the Department.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4001 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 40 / Section 13-4001
§13–4001.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “Program” means the Professional and Volunteer Firefighter Innovative Cancer Screening Technologies Program.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-609 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-609
§13–609.
Status: in_force

(a) The Council may employ a staff and retain professional consultants.

(b) The Council shall:

(1) determine the powers and duties of the staff; and

(2) set the compensation of the staff.

(c) (1) The Executive Director shall appoint and remove the staff of the Council.

(2) The Executive Director may contract for professional or consultant services.

(d) The Executive Director may make agreements with local planning units in the region for temporary transfer or joint use of staff.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-404 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-404
§13–404.
Status: in_force

The Council is an independent unit in the Executive Branch of State government that is placed under the State Department of Agriculture for administrative and budgetary purposes.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-403 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-403
§13–403.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, each campaign finance entity, each person required to register under § 13–306(b) of this title, and each person required to register under § 13–307(b) of this title that is responsible for, publisher of, and distributor of, an item of campaign material shall keep a sample copy of the item for at least 1 year after the general election next following the date when the item was published or distributed.

(2) For each item of campaign material disseminated through the Internet, the sample copy shall be:

(i) a paper facsimile; or

(ii) a copy on an electronic medium that can be produced as a paper facsimile on request.

(b) Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to a billboard or a sign.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-1006 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1006
§13–1006.
Status: in_force

(a) A person, including an officer of a corporation, who is required to collect the sales and use tax and who willfully fails to collect the tax as required under Title 11 of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.

(b) A person, including an officer of a corporation, who is required to pay over the sales and use tax and who willfully fails to pay over the tax as required under Title 11 of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-405 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-405
§13–405.
Status: in_force

(a) In the course of any examination, investigation, or hearing conducted by him, the Attorney General may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, examine an individual under oath, and compel production of records, books, papers, contracts, and other documents.

(b) Information obtained under this section is not admissible in a later criminal proceeding against the person who provides the evidence.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-202 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-202
§13–202.
Status: in_force

Venue in proceedings under this subtitle shall be as provided by the Maryland Rules.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1511 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 15 / Section 13-1511
§13–1511.
Status: in_force

(a) An organization that fails to file a report required by § 13-1509 of this subtitle is not entitled to a license under this subtitle until the later of:

(1) 1 year after the date the report is due; or

(2) the day the report is filed properly.

(b) An organization that is convicted of violating a gambling law of this State may not be issued a license under this subtitle until 1 month after the date of conviction.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2501 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 25 / Section 13-2501
§13–2501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Committee” means the Gaming Advisory Committee established under § 13-2505 of this subtitle.

(c) “Sheriff” means the Sheriff of Wicomico County.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-204 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-204
§13–204.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall appoint a Board executive director, who serves at the pleasure of the Board.

(b) The Board executive director:

(1) Is the executive officer of the Board; and

(2) Has the powers and duties assigned by the Board.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-119 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-119
§13–119.
Status: in_force

An exclusion or modification from implied warranties of a motor vehicle under § 2-316.1(4) of the Commercial Law Article shall be on a form provided by the Administration.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-927 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-927
§13–927.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) When registered with the Administration, every trailer and semitrailer is a Class G (trailer) vehicle.

(2) A Class G (trailer) vehicle shall be classified as “freight” or “nonfreight”.

(b) A nonfreight trailer or semitrailer is a vehicle designed for towing by a Class A (passenger) vehicle, a Class M (multipurpose) vehicle, or a Class E (truck) vehicle, and shall:

(1) (i) If towed by a Class E (truck) vehicle, have a gross weight of 20,000 pounds or less; or

(ii) If towed by a Class A (passenger) vehicle or a Class M (multipurpose) vehicle, have a gross weight of 10,000 pounds or less; and

(2) Be a:

(i) Boat trailer;

(ii) Camping trailer;

(iii) Travel trailer;

(iv) House trailer; or

(v) Utility trailer.

(c) A freight trailer or semitrailer shall be:

(1) Designed for towing by a Class E (truck) or Class F (tractor) vehicle; and

(2) (i) In excess of 20,000 pounds gross weight if towed by a Class E (truck) vehicle; or

(ii) In excess of 10,000 pounds gross weight if towed by a Class F (tractor) vehicle.

(d) The annual registration fee for a Class G (trailer) vehicle is based on the maximum gross weight as follows:

(1) (i) Except as provided in item (2) of this subsection and subject to item (ii) of this item, for a nonfreight trailer or semitrailer:

Maximum Gross Weight

Limit (in Pounds) Fee

3,000 or less $25.50

3,001 to 5,000 51.00

5,001 to 10,000 80.00

10,001 to 20,000 124.00

(ii) 1. On or after July 1, 2024, but before July 1, 2025, the annual registration fee under item (i) of this item is increased by an additional $20.00; and

2. On or after July 1, 2025, the annual registration fee under item (i) of this item is increased by an additional $30.00;

(2) For a nonfreight trailer or semitrailer with a maximum gross weight limit (in pounds) of 10,001 to 20,000 that is titled on or after October 1, 2005:

(i) The fee is:

1. On or after July 1, 2024, but before July 1, 2025, $144.00; and

2. On or after July 1, 2025, $154.00; and

(ii) The vehicle shall be registered in one of the following weight ranges:

Maximum Gross Weight

Limit (in Pounds)

10,001 to 11,000

11,001 to 12,000

12,001 to 13,000

13,001 to 14,000

14,001 to 15,000

15,001 to 16,000

16,001 to 17,000

17,001 to 18,000

18,001 to 19,000

19,001 to 20,000

(3) For a freight trailer or semitrailer the fee is:

(i) On or after July 1, 2024, but before July 1, 2025, $58.25; and

(ii) On or after July 1, 2025, $68.25.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-608 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-608
§13–608.
Status: in_force

If a certified private detective loses a certification card, the private detective immediately shall give the Secretary notice of the loss and the circumstances regarding the loss.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-3202 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 32 / Section 13-3202
§13–3202.
Status: in_force

There is a Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Council.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 13-102 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-102
§13–102.
Status: in_force

(a) In each county of the seventh judicial circuit, there may be a court administrator. The court administrator shall be appointed by the county administrative judge after consultation with the circuit administrative judge and shall hold office at the pleasure of the county administrative judge. The court administrator shall devote time and attention to the tasks, duties, and responsibilities that the county administrative judge prescribes.

(b) The court administrator, with the approval of the county administrative judge, shall appoint employees necessary to enable the administrator to perform the duties assigned to the position. Each county government shall provide compensation for the employees, together with expenses for the proper performance of assigned duties of the court administrator and employees appointed under this section.

(c) The court administrator may not engage directly or indirectly in the practice of law.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-835 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-835
§13–835.
Status: in_force

(a) The Comptroller, the Executive Director, or a peace officer of the State may:

(1) seize contraband alcoholic beverages or contraband tobacco products in the State without a warrant;

(2) stop and search a conveyance in the State if the Comptroller, the Executive Director, or officer knows or has reason to suspect that the conveyance is being used to transport in the State contraband tobacco products having a retail value of $100 or more or contraband alcoholic beverages; and

(3) seize a conveyance being used in the State to transport contraband alcoholic beverages or contraband tobacco products.

(b) A police officer of the State may:

(1) seize any contraband motor fuel in the State without a warrant;

(2) stop and search a conveyance in the State for contraband motor fuel if the officer has probable cause to believe that the conveyance is being used to carry contraband motor fuel in the State; and

(3) seize a conveyance being used to transport contraband motor fuel.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-7A-07 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7A / Section 13-7A-07
§13–7A–07.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a cause of action may not arise against a certificate holder for any act or omission if the certificate holder or agent is acting in good faith while administering emergency use epinephrine to an individual who is experiencing or believed by the certificate holder or agent to be experiencing anaphylaxis except where the conduct of the certificate holder or agent amounts to gross negligence, willful or wanton misconduct, or intentionally tortious conduct.

(2) The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection do not apply if a certificate holder or participating facility that makes available, or a certificate holder who administers, emergency use epinephrine to an individual who is experiencing or is believed by the certificate holder or participating facility to be experiencing anaphylaxis:

(i) Fails to follow standards and procedures for storage and administration of emergency use epinephrine; or

(ii) Administers emergency use epinephrine that is beyond the manufacturer’s expiration date.

(b) (1) A cause of action may not arise against any physician for any act or omission if the physician in good faith prescribes or dispenses emergency use epinephrine and the necessary paraphernalia for the administration of emergency use epinephrine to a certificate holder or participating facility under this subtitle.

(2) A cause of action may not arise against any pharmacist for any act or omission if the pharmacist in good faith dispenses emergency use epinephrine and the necessary paraphernalia for the administration of emergency use epinephrine to a certificate holder or a participating facility under this subtitle.

(c) This section does not affect and may not be construed as affecting any immunities from civil liability or defenses established by any other provision of law or by common law to which a physician or pharmacist may be entitled.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 13-107 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-107
§13–107.
Status: in_force

Each retailer shall display conspicuously at each place where the retailer issues trading stamps the address of the nearest place where the trading stamps may be redeemed.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-319 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-319
§13–319.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “physical therapist rehabilitation committee” means a committee that:

(1) Is defined in subsection (b) of this section; and

(2) Performs any of the functions listed in subsection (c) of this section.

(b) For purposes of this section, a physical therapist rehabilitation committee is a committee of the American Physical Therapy Association of Maryland, Inc. that:

(1) Is recognized by the Board; and

(2) Is composed of physical therapists.

(c) For purposes of this section, a physical therapist rehabilitation committee evaluates and provides assistance to any physical therapist and physical therapist assistant in need of treatment and rehabilitation for alcoholism, drug abuse, chemical dependency, or other physical, emotional, or mental condition.

(d) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the proceedings, records, and files of the physical therapist rehabilitation committee are not discoverable and are not admissible in evidence in any civil action arising out of matters that are being or have been reviewed and evaluated by the physical therapist rehabilitation committee.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to any record or document that is considered by the physical therapist rehabilitation committee and that otherwise would be subject to discovery and introduction into evidence in a civil trial.

(3) For the purposes of this subsection, civil action does not include a proceeding before the Board or judicial review of a proceeding before the Board.

(e) A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of jurisdiction of a physical therapist rehabilitation committee is not civilly liable for any action as a member of the physical therapist rehabilitation committee or for giving information to, participating in, or contributing to the function of the physical therapist rehabilitation committee.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-101.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-101.1
§13–101.
Status: in_force

§13–101.1.

Except as provided in § 13-102 of this subtitle, the owner of each vehicle that is in this State and for which the Administration has not issued a certificate of title shall apply to the Administration for a certificate of title of the vehicle.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-527 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-527
§13–527.
Status: in_force

In a proceeding under this subtitle, a court:

(1) may grant requests for mitigation or remission of forfeiture or take other action that protects the rights of innocent persons, is consistent with this subtitle, and is in the interest of justice;

(2) may resolve claims arising under this subtitle; and

(3) may take appropriate measures to safeguard and maintain property forfeited under this subtitle pending the disposition of the property.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-706 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-706
§13–706.
Status: in_force

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

(2) (i) “Decommissioning” means the removal and legal disposal of an industrial wind energy conversion system and any other components related to the industrial wind energy conversion system.

(ii) Unless the property owner specifies otherwise, “decommissioning” includes the removal and legal disposal of buildings, roads, concrete, fencing, gravel, stone, and foundations to a depth of 36 inches.

(3) “Industrial wind energy conversion system” means an aggregation of parts, including the base, wind turbine, generator, supports, guy wires, and accessory equipment in a configuration necessary to convert the power of wind into mechanical or electrical energy that is intended for sale to energy providers through the electric transmission grid.

(4) “Restoration of pad site” means, at the location of the industrial wind energy conversion system:

(i) stabilizing, grading, and seeding disturbed areas to grow ground cover; and

(ii) replacing the excavated foundation areas with topsoil that:

1. is free of noxious weeds, rocks, root mat, or foreign objects larger than 2 inches in size; and

2. has proper soil nutrients to provide and sustain the growth of ground cover.

(5) “Setback distance” means the distance measured from the base of the tower of a wind turbine in an industrial wind energy conversion system to any neighboring residential or school building in all directions.

(6) “Structure height” means the measurement from ground level at the base of an industrial wind energy conversion system to the highest point of the structure or the highest point of the blade at its greatest extension.

(7) “Wind turbine” means the tower, hub, blades, and nacelle.

(b) This section does not apply to any industrial wind energy conversion system that has submitted an interconnection application to the PJM Interconnection queue before March 1, 2013.

(c) In Garrett County, each individual industrial wind energy conversion system shall comply with a minimum setback distance equal to no less than two and one–half times the structure height.

(d) (1) Before an occupancy permit is issued for an industrial wind energy conversion system in Garrett County, the Garrett County Department of Planning and Land Development shall:

(i) at the applicant’s expense, retain an independent and certified professional engineer to prepare a net cost estimate for decommissioning and restoration of the pad site, less the salvage value of the industrial wind energy conversion system; and

(ii) require the applicant to post a bond equal to 100% of the cost estimate determined under item (i) of this paragraph and adjusted by an estimated construction pricing index to ensure that cost increases during the following 5–year interval will not decrease the value of the bond.

(2) A bond posted in accordance with paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection shall be held by the Garrett County Finance Department to be used as surety in the event of noncompliance with a requirement under this section by an owner of an industrial wind energy conversion system.

(3) (i) On completion of the construction of an industrial wind energy conversion system in Garrett County, and every 10 years thereafter, the Garrett County Department of Planning and Land Development, at the applicant’s expense, shall retain an independent certified professional engineer to prepare a net cost estimate for decommissioning and restoration of the pad site, less the salvage value of the industrial wind energy conversion system.

(ii) The Garrett County Department of Planning and Land Development may alter the amount of the bond determined under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection to provide adequate security for the costs of decommissioning and restoration of the pad site.

(4) If an industrial wind energy conversion system in Garrett County is sold, the bond posted in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be released if the new owner posts a bond with the Garrett County Finance Department that:

(i) is equal to the amount of the bond posted by the seller; or

(ii) is a greater amount if the Garrett County Department of Planning and Land Development determines that additional security is necessary to provide for the cost of decommissioning and restoration of the pad site.

(5) (i) If an industrial wind energy conversion system in Garrett County has not generated electricity for a continuous period of 365 days or an owner has abandoned an industrial wind energy conversion system, the Garrett County Department of Planning and Land Development may require the owner to decommission and restore the pad site.

(ii) If the owner fails to comply with the requirements under this paragraph, the bond shall be used by Garrett County to cover the costs of decommissioning and restoration of the pad site.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-321 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-321
§13–321.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection, the State Board shall notify each campaign finance entity that is required under this subtitle to file campaign finance reports of each campaign finance report required to be filed by that entity.

(2) The notice shall be provided:

(i) at least 10 but not more than 20 days before the filing date for each campaign finance report; and

(ii) by first–class mail, unless the responsible officers of a campaign finance entity affirmatively consent to receiving the notice only by electronic mail.

(b) The notice required under subsection (a) of this section shall include:

(1) the filing date;

(2) the telephone number, business hours, and location of the State Board; and

(3) the penalty for failure to file a timely campaign finance report.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-3706 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 37 / Section 13-3706
§13–3706.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may certify an individual to practice as a community health worker in the State.

(b) To qualify for certification, an applicant shall:

(1) (i) Have completed a community health worker training program accredited by the Department under § 13–3705 of this subtitle; or

(ii) Be exempted by the Department from the training required under item (i) of this item; and

(2) Meet any other requirements established by the Department.

(c) To apply for certification as a community health worker, an applicant shall:

(1) Submit an application to the Department on the form that the Department requires; and

(2) Pay any fee and submit any additional materials required by the Department.

(d) The Department shall issue a certificate to any applicant who meets the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.

(e) The Department shall include on each certificate that the Department issues:

(1) The full name of the certificate holder;

(2) The dates of issuance and expiration;

(3) A serial number; and

(4) The signature of the Department’s representative.

(f) (1) The Department shall establish a deadline after which an individual must be certified under this subtitle to make representations to the public that the individual is a certified community health worker.

(2) On or after the date set under paragraph (1) of this subsection, unless certified as a community health worker under this subtitle, an individual may not represent to the public by title that the individual is certified as a community health worker.

(3) An individual who violates paragraph (2) of this subsection is subject to a penalty determined and collected by the Department.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-301 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-301
§13–301.
Status: in_force

The Kidney Disease Program is a program in the Department for the purpose of providing funding of kidney disease treatment for qualified individuals who elect to enroll in the Program and agree to pay fees which are described in this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-504 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 5 / Section 13A-504
§13A–504.
Status: in_force

(a) A commissioned officer of the State military forces is eligible to serve on all courts–martial for the trial of a person subject to this title.

(b) A warrant officer of the State military forces is eligible to serve on general and special courts–martial for the trial of a person subject to this title, other than a commissioned officer.

(c) (1) An enlisted member of the State military forces is eligible to serve on general and special courts–martial for the trial of an enlisted member subject to this title, but that member shall serve as a member of a court only if, before the conclusion of a session called by the military judge under § 13A–704 of this title prior to trial or, in the absence of such a session, before the court is assembled for the trial of the accused, the accused personally has requested orally on the record or in writing that enlisted members serve on it.

(2) (i) After such a request, the accused may not be tried by a general or special court–martial, the membership of which does not include enlisted members in a number equal to at least one–third of the total membership of the court, unless eligible enlisted members cannot be obtained on account of physical conditions or military exigencies.

(ii) If such members cannot be obtained, the court may be assembled and the trial held without the members, but the convening authority shall make a detailed written statement, to be appended to the record, stating why the members could not be obtained.

(d) When it can be avoided, a person subject to this title may not be tried by a court–martial, any member of which is junior to the accused in rank or grade.

(e) (1) When convening a court–martial, the convening authority shall detail as members of the authority such members of the State military forces as, in the convening authority’s opinion, are best qualified for the duty by reason of age, education, training, experience, length of service, and judicial temperament.

(2) A member of the State military forces is not eligible to serve as a member of a general or special court–martial if the member is the accuser or a witness or has acted as investigating officer or as counsel in the same case.

(f) (1) Before a court–martial is assembled for the trial of a case, the convening authority may excuse a member of the court from participating in the case.

(2) The convening authority may delegate the authority under this subsection to a judge advocate or to another principal assistant.

(g) The accused in a court–martial with a military judge and members may, after the findings are announced and before any matter is presented in the sentencing phase, request, orally on the record or in writing, sentencing by members.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1013 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1013
§13A–1013.
Status: in_force

(a) A person subject to this title shall be punished as a court–martial may direct if the person:

(1) is placed in correctional custody by a person authorized to do so;

(2) while in correctional custody, is under physical restraint; and

(3) escapes from the physical restraint before being released from the physical restraint by proper authority.

(b) A person subject to this title shall be punished as a court–martial may direct if the person:

(1) is placed in correctional custody by a person authorized to do so;

(2) while in correctional custody, is under restraint other than physical restraint; and

(3) goes beyond the limits of the restraint before being released from the correctional custody or relieved of the restraint by proper authority.

(c) A person subject to this title shall be punished as a court–martial may direct if the person:

(1) is ordered to be restricted to certain limits by a person authorized to do so; and

(2) with knowledge of the limits of the restriction, goes beyond those limits before being released by proper authority.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-702 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-702
§13–702.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle applies only in Calvert County.

(b) Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Calvert County.
Md. Code, Education § 13-701 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-701
§13–701.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Institution” means any constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.

(3) “Senior citizen” means any resident of this State who is:

(i) 60 years of age or older;

(ii) Retired and whose chief income is derived from retirement benefits; and

(iii) Not employed full time.

(4) “Tuition” means the basic instructional charge for undergraduate courses and does not pertain to self–supporting programs or include fees, such as those for registration, application, or laboratory work.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, an institution shall admit a senior citizen to any scheduled course and waive the tuition involved:

(1) Only when regularly scheduled course space is available;

(2) For any credit or noncredit course; and

(3) For as many as 3 courses per term.

(c) An institution may not:

(1) Allow a senior citizen to enroll in a degree granting program, unless the senior citizen meets the admission standards of the institution; or

(2) Permit the full–time equivalent enrollment of senior citizens for whom tuition has been waived to exceed 2 percent of its undergraduate full–time equivalent enrollment.

(d) At the termination of each semester, the institution shall furnish to the governing board of the institution a statement of the number of senior citizens participating under the provisions of this section.

(e) This section does not prohibit an institution from offering senior citizens educational opportunities free of charge beyond these minimum requirements.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-315 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-315
§13–315.
Status: in_force

A person may not sell or install a temperature activated attic fan unless the fan has a preset, nonadjustable firestat or a fusible link.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-815 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-815
§13–815.
Status: in_force

(a) Within the period allowed in Subtitle 11 of this title, an action to collect tax imposed under this article may be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction.

(b) If a person owes State and county or municipal corporation taxes to the same tax collector, an action under this section may combine claims for those taxes.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1503 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 15 / Section 13-1503
§13–1503.
Status: in_force

There is a State Children’s Environmental Health and Protection Advisory Council.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-2301 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 23 / Section 13-2301
§13–2301.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “women of childbearing age” means women between the ages of 15 and 45 years old who have family incomes at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-209.1 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-209.1
§13–209.
Status: in_force

§13–209.1.

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a guardian of the property of a minor or disabled person may petition the court to deposit cash belonging to the minor or disabled person in an amount not exceeding $200,000 into a single restricted account.

(2) (i) If the amount of cash belonging to a minor or disabled person exceeds $200,000, any excess amount shall be deposited into additional restricted accounts.

(ii) The amount deposited in an additional restricted account under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may not exceed $200,000.

(iii) The aggregate amount deposited in any financial institution may not exceed $200,000.

(b) A deposit under subsection (a) of this section may be made into any type of account, including a certificate of deposit, in a financial institution that:

(1) Accepts deposits; and

(2) (i) Is federally insured; or

(ii) Is regulated by the Commissioner of Financial Regulation.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-922 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-922
§13–922.
Status: in_force

(a) A certification by a taxing official to the Comptroller shall include:

(1) the full name and address of the individual and any other names known to be used by the individual;

(2) the Social Security number or federal tax identification number;

(3) the amount of the income tax liability including a detailed statement for each taxable year showing tax, interest, and penalty; and

(4) a statement that all administrative remedies and appeals have been exhausted and that the assessment of tax, interest, and penalty has become final.

(b) The Comptroller shall determine if an individual for whom a certification is received is due a refund of Maryland income tax.

(c) As to any individual due a refund, the Comptroller shall:

(1) notify the individual of a certification by another state of the existence of an income tax liability;

(2) provide the individual with notice of an opportunity to request a hearing to challenge the certification; and

(3) inform the individual that the hearing may be requested:

(i) pursuant to § 13-508 of this title; or

(ii) with the taxing official, in accordance with the laws of the state of the taxing official.

(d) If the individual requests a hearing pursuant to § 13-508 of this title, the certification of the taxing official shall be prima facie evidence of the correctness of the individual’s delinquent income tax liability to the certifying state.

(e) Subject to subsection (f) of this section, the Comptroller may:

(1) withhold any income tax refund that is due to an individual whose name has been certified by a taxing official;

(2) pay to the other state the entire refund or the amount certified, whichever is less;

(3) pay any income tax refund in excess of the certified amount to the individual; and

(4) if an income tax refund is less than the certified amount, withhold amounts from subsequent income tax refunds due the individual, if the laws of the other state provide that the other state shall withhold subsequent refunds of individuals certified to that state by the Comptroller.

(f) (1) The Comptroller may not withhold or pay to another state an individual’s income tax refund until all administrative and judicial remedies provided under Subtitle 5 of this title and Title 10 of this article have been exhausted.

(2) If an individual filed a joint return, the Comptroller may not withhold or pay to another state the individual’s income tax refund unless the certification includes both names of the individuals jointly owing income tax to the other state.

(g) After receiving a certification from a taxing official, the Comptroller shall notify the other state if the Comptroller determines that a withholding cannot be made.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-713 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-713
§13–713.
Status: in_force

(a) If a person pays a tax, interest, or penalties under this article by a check that is not honored by the bank on which it is drawn, the tax collector shall assess a service charge of $30 against the person.

(b) An assessment under subsection (a) of this section that is not paid within 25 days after the date on which the notice of assessment is mailed is a lien, in favor of the State, that:

(1) extends to all property and rights to property belonging to the person against whom the assessment is made; and

(2) may be collected under Subtitle 8, Part II of this title.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4104 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 41 / Section 13-4104
§13–4104.
Status: in_force

(a) A nonprofit training entity may disqualify a Program participant from participation in the Program if the nonprofit training entity determines that the Program participant’s involvement in the Program:

(1) Presents a danger to the Program participant’s mental or physical well–being;

(2) Is a direct threat to the health and safety of others;

(3) Presents a direct threat to the mental or physical well–being of the service dog, support dog, or therapy horse; or

(4) Does not meet the training requirements of the nonprofit training entity.

(b) A Program participant may discontinue involvement in the Program for any reason.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-503.3 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-503.3
§13–503.
Status: reserved

§13–503.3.

(a) If the title or interest of an owner of a vehicle is transferred into a written inter vivos trust in which the transferor is the primary beneficiary, the transferee may continue to use the same registration plates after the transfer.

(b) In all other respects the transfer shall be treated the same way as any other transfer by a private owner of a registered vehicle.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2104 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 21 / Section 13-2104
§13–2104.
Status: in_force

To be eligible for a bingo license, an organization must be:

(1) a bona fide religious group that has conducted religious services at a fixed location in the county for at least 3 years before the application date;

(2) a volunteer fire company or volunteer rescue squad, regardless of whether the company or squad is supported by tax revenues, or an auxiliary unit whose members are associated directly with the company or squad;

(3) a nationally chartered veterans’ organization, or an auxiliary unit whose members are associated directly with the organization; or

(4) a nonprofit organization that:

(i) has operated in the county for at least 3 years before the application date; and

(ii) intends to raise money for an exclusively charitable, athletic, or educational purpose specifically described in the application.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-207 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-207
§13–207.
Status: in_force

The method provided in this subtitle of perfecting and giving notice of security interests is exclusive.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-410 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-410
§13–410.
Status: in_force

(a) On a quarterly basis, the Adjutant General, in consultation with the Assistant Adjutants General, shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the number of Maryland National Guard members killed or injured while on active duty and the circumstances of the deaths or injuries.

(b) This section applies only if members of the Maryland National Guard are killed or injured while on active duty during the period for which the report would be submitted.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1211 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 12 / Section 13-1211
§13–1211.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the proceedings, records, and files of a local team are confidential and privileged, and are not discoverable or admissible as evidence in any civil or criminal proceeding.

(b) Statistical compilations of data that do not contain any information that would cause the identification of any person to be ascertained are public records.

(c) Reports of a local team that do not contain any information that would cause the identification of any person to be ascertained are public information.

(d) A member of a team and an individual attending a team meeting may not disclose what transpired at a meeting that is not public under § 13–1210 of this subtitle or any information the disclosure of which is prohibited by this section.

(e) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a member of a team, an individual attending a team meeting, and an individual who presents information to a team may not be questioned in any civil or criminal proceeding regarding information presented in or opinions formed as a result of a meeting.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not prohibit an individual from testifying to information obtained independently of the team or that is public information.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-108 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-108
§13–108.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to all counties, including Baltimore City.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subtitle, a person shall obtain a kennel license from the local licensing agency if the person:

(1) owns or has custody of 6 or more unspayed female dogs over the age of 6 months kept for the purpose of breeding the dogs and selling their offspring; or

(2) sells dogs from six or more litters in a year.

(c) (1) Each local licensing agency shall collect and maintain a record of the following information for each kennel license issued in the county:

(i) name of the licensee;

(ii) address of the licensee;

(iii) number of dogs maintained by the licensee; and

(iv) number of puppies sold by the licensee in the preceding year.

(2) On or before January 15 of each year, each local licensing agency shall report to the Maryland Department of Labor the information collected under this subsection for the preceding year.

(d) The governing body of a county may establish additional kennel license fees to cover the cost of collecting, maintaining, and submitting the records and reports required under subsection (c) of this section.

(e) This section may not be construed to prohibit the governing body of a county from enacting more stringent kennel licensing ordinances.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-807 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-807
§13–807.
Status: in_force

The Council may:

(1) select and retain its own legal counsel; or

(2) use the Attorney General as its legal counsel.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-602 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-602
§13–602.
Status: in_force

A Class B beer license may not be issued in the county.
Md. Code, Education § 13-404 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-404
§13–404.
Status: in_force

(a) This section shall be effective only if the transfer, lease, or other transfer arrangement authorized by this subtitle occurs.

(b) On January 1, 1993, all Montebello University employees shall become employees of the Medical System Corporation.

(c) A Montebello University employee may, at his or her option, become an employee of the Medical System Corporation before January 1, 1993.

(d) (1) On or before January 1, 1993, any Montebello University employee who wishes to transfer to a classified service position of the State shall be treated for purposes of the transfer as if the transfer were in accordance with former Article 64A, § 31 of the Code.

(2) This section may not be construed to confer bumping rights to these employees.

(e) The Medical System Corporation shall permit continuation of State employee organizations to represent former Montebello University employees and to collect dues.

(f) The value of any unused annual leave accrued by the Montebello University employees shall be computed as of the transfer date, and the State shall pay the Medical System Corporation the value of that leave. Upon the request of an employee, the Medical System Corporation shall pay each Montebello University employee the value of such leave, permit each Montebello University employee to take such leave, or permit a combination of pay for such leave and use of such leave. In no event may a Montebello University employee, whether transferring to a University System of Maryland position outside of Montebello, a State position, or a Medical System Corporation position or leaving for a position elsewhere, not receive time off, credit for future time off, or pay for such unused annual leave accrued as of the transfer date and still unused and unpaid as of the date of transfer to another University System of Maryland position or to a State position or as of the date of departure from Montebello. If a Montebello University employee transfers to a University System of Maryland position outside of Montebello or to a State position before being paid for or using annual leave accrued as of the transfer date, the Medical System Corporation shall transfer funds to the University System of Maryland or to the State, as appropriate, equal to unpaid accrued annual leave.

(g) The payment of any settlement or judgment against a State officer or employee incurred or arising in connection with Montebello prior to the transfer date which is not a Montebello liability shall be determined in accordance with § 12-404 of the State Government Article, and, if the Board of Public Works determines to make a payment to satisfy the settlement or judgment, the payment shall be made only from the State General Emergency Fund or the State Insurance Trust Fund.

(h) The Medical System Corporation shall designate legal counsel to represent Montebello University employees determined by the Attorney General to be entitled to legal representation in accordance with § 12-304 of the State Government Article, with respect to acts or omissions in the course of services related to Montebello on or after the transfer date. The Attorney General shall not be responsible for representing the individual for acts or omissions on or after the transfer date. The Medical System Corporation shall be responsible for paying any settlements and judgments approved by the Board of Public Works, in accordance with § 12-404 of the State Government Article, with respect to acts or omissions on or after the transfer date.

(i) If the Board of Public Works determines, as provided in the State Government Article, that any Montebello University employee shall be reimbursed for the cost of defending a criminal claim relating to actions on or after the transfer date in the course of services related to Montebello, the Medical System Corporation shall fund the reimbursement.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-101 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-101
§13–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “ABLE account” means an account described under 26 U.S.C. § 529A(e).

(c) “Classification of abode” means one of the following types of abode licensed or certified by a State agency:

(1) Related institutions under § 19–114 of the Health – General Article;

(2) Private or public group homes under § 7–601 of the Health – General Article;

(3) CARE homes under Title 6, Subtitle 5, Part II of the Human Services Article;

(4) Adult foster care homes regulated by the Department of Human Services; or

(5) Senior assisted housing facilities under Title 10 of the Human Services Article.

(d) “Court” means the court having jurisdiction under § 13–105 of this subtitle.

(e) “Director” means the director of the local department of social services in the political subdivision where the adult requiring protective services lives.

(f) “Disabled person” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a person other than a minor who:

(1) (i) Has been judged by a court to be unable to manage the person’s property for reasons listed in § 13–201(c)(1) of this title; and

(ii) As a result of this inability requires a guardian of the person’s property; or

(2) (i) Has been judged by a court to be unable to provide for the person’s daily needs sufficiently to protect the person’s health or safety for reasons listed in § 13–705(b) of this title; and

(ii) As a result of this inability requires a guardian of the person.

(g) “Emergency” means that a person is living in conditions which present a substantial risk of death or immediate and serious physical harm to the person or others.

(h) “Estate” is the property of a disabled person or minor which is subject to a protective proceeding.

(i) “Guardian” means a guardian of an estate appointed by a court under Subtitle 2 of this title to manage the property of a disabled person or minor or a guardian of a person appointed by a court under Subtitle 7 of this title, according to the context in which it is used.

(j) “Heirs” denotes those persons entitled under the laws of Maryland to the property of a protected person, as if the protected person had died intestate at the applicable time.

(k) (1) “Interested person” means the guardian, the heirs of the minor or disabled person, any governmental agency paying benefits to the minor or disabled person, or any person or agency eligible to serve as guardian of the disabled person under § 13–707 of this title.

(2) If an interested person is also a minor or a disabled person, “interested person” also includes a judicially appointed guardian, committee, conservator, or trustee for that person, or, if none, the parent or other person having assumed responsibility for that person.

(l) “Maryland Rules” has the meaning stated in § 1–101(o) of this article.

(m) “Mental facility” means any place providing a clinic, hospital, day residential or other programs, public or private, other than a veterans’ hospital, which purports to or does provide treatment for persons suffering from mental disorders as defined in § 10–101(i) of the Health – General Article or § 3–101(g) of the Criminal Procedure Article, intellectual disability as defined in § 7–101(m) of the Health – General Article, or drug addiction or for chronic alcoholics.

(n) A “minor” is a person who has not reached the age of 18.

(o) “Pooled asset special needs trust” means a trust described under 42 U.S.C. § 1396p(d)(4)(C).

(p) “Property” includes both real and personal property.

(q) “Protective proceeding” is a proceeding to protect an estate in accordance with Subtitle 2 of this title or a proceeding to appoint a guardian of the person brought pursuant to Subtitle 7 of this title.

(r) “Special needs trust” means a trust described under 42 U.S.C. § 1396p(d)(4)(A).

(s) “Trust company” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of this article.
Md. Code, Insurance § 13-104 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-104
§13–104.
Status: in_force

Each policy of credit life insurance, credit health insurance, or credit involuntary unemployment benefit insurance shall be:

(1) delivered or issued for delivery in the State only by an authorized insurer; and

(2) issued only through a holder of a license, certificate of authority, or certificate of qualification issued by the Commissioner.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-203 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-203
§13–203.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) While a petition for appointment of a guardian or other protective order is pending, the court may preserve and apply the property of the alleged disabled person or minor as may be required.

(2) The court need not give notice to other persons.

(b) (1) The court may not exercise the power conferred by subsection (a) of this section unless it appears from specific facts shown by affidavit that immediate, substantial, and irreparable injury will result to the applicant or to the minor or disabled person before an adversary hearing can be held.

(2) The court may communicate informally with the minor or disabled person before taking action.

(3) Any order shall be served immediately on the minor or disabled person.

(c) (1) Except for the limitations contained in § 13–106 of this title, after appointment of the guardian, the court has all the powers over the property of the minor or disabled person that the person could exercise if not disabled or a minor.

(2) The powers that a circuit court has under paragraph (1) of this subsection include the power to authorize or direct the guardian to:

(i) Make gifts from the principal and income of the estate; and

(ii) Disclaim on behalf of the minor or disabled person, in whole or in part, the right of succession or transfer to that person of any property or interest in any property.

(3) The powers that a circuit court has under paragraph (2) of this subsection are in addition to and may not limit the power:

(i) Conferred upon the guardian to make distributions under § 13–214 of this subtitle; and

(ii) Conferred upon the guardian or the circuit court, without appointing a guardian, to disclaim or authorize or direct a disclaimer on behalf of a minor or disabled person under § 9–201(c) of this article.

(d) A guardian or any other interested person may invoke the jurisdiction of the court at any time to resolve questions concerning the estate or its administration.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 13-106 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-106
§13–106.
Status: in_force

The Annapolis Authority may remove the Executive Director by the affirmative vote of at least five Commissioners.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-409 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-409
§13–409.
Status: in_force

After a consensus of opinion has emerged, the Executive Board shall make recommendations on programmatic or regulatory matters of concern to rural communities.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-903 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-903
§13–903.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not willfully:

(1) misapply or convert to the person’s own use any money or other property belonging to the organized militia; or

(2) on the lawful request of the proper officer, fail or refuse to deliver to the officer any money or other property that is in the possession of the person or for which the person is chargeable or accountable.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-2007 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 20 / Section 13-2007
§13–2007.
Status: reserved

(a) Alcoholic beverages may not be brought onto a premises and consumed or transferred if:

(1) the premises is a place of public entertainment; and

(2) the entertainment is of the type listed under § 4–605(b) through (d) of this article.

(b) (1) A person who operates a place of public entertainment who knowingly allows a violation of this section on the premises is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.

(2) Each day of operation in violation of this section is a separate violation.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-305 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-305
§13–305.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission consists of 12 members appointed by the Governor.

(2) Of the 12 Commission members:

(i) 1 shall be an individual from the Renal Administrators Association;

(ii) 3 shall be individuals who are laypersons to the field of medicine;

(iii) 3 shall be individuals appointed at the discretion of the Governor who:

1. Are medical specialists or other patient care providers in nephrology or kidney transplants; and

2. Do not have direct ownership of more than 30% in renal dialysis or kidney transplant centers that do business in the State;

(iv) 4 shall be individuals appointed as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection; and

(v) 1 shall be a renal social worker nominated by the Maryland Chapter of the Council of Nephrology Social Workers or the National Capital Area Chapter of the Council of Nephrology Social Workers.

(3) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (iv) of this paragraph, the Governor shall appoint 1 member from a list of individuals submitted to the Governor by each of the following organizations:

1. The Kidney Foundation of Maryland;

2. The faculty of the University of Maryland School of Medicine;

3. The faculty of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; and

4. The Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of the State of Maryland.

(ii) The number of names on a list shall be at least 2.

(iii) An organization shall submit its list at least 3 months before the expiration of the term of the member who represents the organization.

(iv) If a list is not submitted to the Governor as required under subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph or if a vacancy occurs for a reason other than expiration of the term, the Governor may appoint any individual without the list.

(b) (1) The term of a member is 4 years.

(2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on July 1, 1982. The terms of one fourth of those members end each year.

(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 who serves 2 consecutive full 4–year terms may not be reappointed for 4 years after completion of those terms.

(6) (i) If a vacancy occurs, the Governor promptly shall appoint a successor who will serve until the term expires.

(ii) The successor may be reappointed for a full term.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-408 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-408
§13–408.
Status: in_force

(a) The Executive Board shall include:

(1) the chair of the Council;

(2) the Governor or the Governor’s designee;

(3) the Secretary or the Secretary’s designee;

(4) the Secretary of Agriculture or the designee of the Secretary of Agriculture;

(5) the Secretary of Health or the designee of the Secretary of Health;

(6) the Secretary of Housing and Community Development or the designee of the Secretary of Housing and Community Development;

(7) the Secretary of Natural Resources or the designee of the Secretary of Natural Resources;

(8) the Director of the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service or the Director’s designee;

(9) two representatives of the Maryland Municipal League, selected from rural regions of the State;

(10) two representatives of the Maryland Association of Counties, selected from rural regions of the State;

(11) one representative of each of the rural regional planning and development councils in the State;

(12) one representative of each of the resource, conservation, and development councils in the State;

(13) one or more representatives of units of the federal government;

(14) one representative from Garrett County, Allegany County, or Washington County;

(15) one representative from Carroll County or Frederick County;

(16) one representative from Calvert County, Charles County, or St. Mary’s County;

(17) one representative from Cecil County or Harford County;

(18) one representative from Dorchester County, Somerset County, Wicomico County, or Worcester County;

(19) one representative of the private for–profit sector;

(20) one representative of the nonprofit sector;

(21) no more than six representatives of statewide nonprofit organizations with a rural focus;

(22) two at–large members, selected by the membership of the Council; and

(23) as nonvoting members, the senators and delegates appointed to the Council under § 13–405(b)(3) of this subtitle.

(b) Members of the Executive Board shall be selected and serve in accordance with the bylaws of the Council.

(c) The Council may expand the membership of the Executive Board through the bylaws of the Council.

(d) The chair of the Council is the chair of the Executive Board.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-407 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-407
§13–407.
Status: in_force

The trustee provided for in this subtitle need not file any accounts of trusteeship with any court.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-305 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-305
§13–305.
Status: in_force

The Secretary may not issue a license to an applicant whose trade or fictitious name or trademark is so similar to that used by another licensee that the public may be confused or misled by the similarity.
Md. Code, Environment § 13-205 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-205
§13–205.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall determine the times and places of its meetings.

(b) Each member of the Board is entitled to:

(1) Compensation in accordance with the State budget unless the member otherwise is a public official; and

(2) Reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(c) (1) With the approval of the Secretary, the Board may employ a Board secretary and other staff.

(2) The Board secretary and other staff are entitled to compensation in accordance with the State budget.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1706 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 17 / Section 13-1706
§13–1706.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates a provision of §§ 13-1702 through 13-1704 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

(b) Each day that a person is in violation under this section is a separate violation.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-203 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-203
§13–203.
Status: in_force

The Secretary and all members of the Department of State Police:

(1) shall treat as confidential any information obtained through an investigation of an applicant for a license or for certification under this title; and

(2) unless required by a court order or subpoena, may not divulge to a person who is not a member of the Department of State Police or a member of any other law enforcement agency that is conducting an official investigation any information obtained through an investigation of an applicant for a license or for certification under this title.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-246 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-246
§13–246.
Status: in_force

A person who claims that money is due from a campaign finance entity shall present a claim for payment to the treasurer or subtreasurer not later than 30 days after the election for which the liability was incurred.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-504 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-504
§13–504.
Status: in_force

§13–504. IN EFFECT

The Board shall:

(1) assist in the deployment of broadband communication infrastructure in rural and underserved areas of the State;

(2) cooperate with public, private, and nonprofit entities to obtain, coordinate, and disseminate resources for the establishment of broadband communication services in rural and underserved areas of the State;

(3) review and approve the disbursement of funds under the Rural Broadband Assistance Fund under § 6.5–107 of the Housing and Community Development Article and any other federal, State, and private financial resources that may be provided to assist the establishment of broadband communication services in rural and underserved areas of the State; and

(4) perform other functions that are consistent with the intent of this subtitle.

§13–504. // EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 74 OF 2021 //

The Board shall:

(1) assist in the deployment of broadband communication infrastructure in rural and underserved areas of the State;

(2) cooperate with public, private, and nonprofit entities to obtain, coordinate, and disseminate resources for the establishment of broadband communication services in rural and underserved areas of the State;

(3) review and approve the disbursement of funds under the Rural Broadband Assistance Fund under § 5–1102 of this article and any other federal, State, and private financial resources that may be provided to assist the establishment of broadband communication services in rural and underserved areas of the State; and

(4) perform other functions that are consistent with the intent of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-1208 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 12 / Section 13-1208
§13–1208.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Partnership is exempt from Title 10 and Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(2) The Partnership, its Board, and its employees are subject to Title 12, Subtitle 4 and Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(b) The officers and employees of the Partnership are not subject to the provisions of Division I of the State Personnel and Pensions Article that govern the State Personnel Management System.

(c) The Partnership is subject to the Public Information Act.

(d) The Board and the officers and employees of the Partnership are subject to the Public Ethics Law.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-309 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-309
§13–309.
Status: in_force

A physical therapy license authorizes the licensee to practice physical therapy while the license is effective.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-941 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-941
§13–941.
Status: in_force

(a) Special registration plates issued to a motorcycle dealer under § 13-621 of this title for use only on motorcycles are Class 1B (motorcycle dealer) registration plates.

(b) For Class 1B (motorcycle dealer) registration plates, the annual registration fee for each registration plate issued to the applicant shall be established by the Administration.

(c) A Class 1B (motorcycle dealer) registration plate may be used only on motorcycles owned or used by the motorcycle dealer and only as permitted by § 13-621 of this title.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1032 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1032
§13A–1032.
Status: in_force

(a) A person subject to this title shall be punished as a court–martial may direct if the person, with intent to deceive:

(1) signs a false record, return, regulation, order, or other official document, knowing it to be false; or

(2) makes any other false official statement knowing it to be false.

(b) A person subject to this title shall be punished as a court–martial may direct if the person:

(1) takes an oath that:

(i) is administered in a matter in which such oath is required or authorized by law; and

(ii) is administered by a person with authority to do so; and

(2) on such oath, makes or subscribes to a statement that is false and at the time of taking the oath, the person does not believe the statement to be true.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1051 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1051
§13A–1051.
Status: in_force

A person subject to this title who engages in conduct involving a person against whom the accused had reason to believe there were or would be criminal or disciplinary proceedings pending, with intent to influence, impede, or otherwise obstruct the due administration of justice shall be punished as a court–martial may direct.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-403 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-403
§13–403.
Status: in_force

There may be an advisory council for physical fitness for each county and Baltimore City.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-1013 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1013
§13–1013.
Status: in_force

A person who willfully possesses, transports, sells, offers for sale, or allows storage on that person’s property of any alcoholic beverage that is subject to the alcoholic beverage tax and on which the tax has not been paid is guilty of a crime and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-402 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-402
§13–402.
Status: in_force

(a) If a notice and demand for a return is made under § 13–303 of this title and the person or governmental unit fails to file the return, the tax collector shall:

(1) except as otherwise provided in this section:

(i) compute the tax by using the best information in the possession of the tax collector; and

(ii) assess the tax due;

(2) for financial institution franchise tax:

(i) estimate net earnings by using the best information in the possession of the tax collector; and

(ii) assess a tax not exceeding twice the tax due on the estimated net earnings;

(3) for income tax:

(i) estimate income by using the best information in the possession of the tax collector; and

(ii) assess a tax not exceeding twice the tax due on the estimated income;

(4) for motor carrier tax:

(i) compute the tax by using a miles per gallon factor based on the use, in the State, of 40 gallons of motor fuel for each commercial motor vehicle in the person’s fleet on each day during the period for which the return is not filed; and

(ii) assess the tax due;

(5) for public service company franchise tax:

(i) estimate gross receipts from the best information in the possession of the tax collector; and

(ii) assess the tax due on the estimated gross receipts; and

(6) for digital advertising gross revenues tax:

(i) estimate gross revenues from the best information in possession of the tax collector; and

(ii) assess the tax due on the estimated assessable base.

(b) A credit shall be allowed against any sales and use tax that would otherwise be assessed under this section for any amount of sales and use tax that the tax collector determines the person who failed to file the return overpaid on or before the date the amount assessed was due.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-916 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-916
§13–916.
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.

(b) (1) This subsection applies only to Frederick County, Harford County, and Kent County.

(2) The governing body of a county may:

(i) adopt regulations for the issuance of plumbing permits for the installation of sanitary systems, plumbing, and plumbing fixtures; and

(ii) impose a fee for the permits and for enforcement of the permits.

(c) (1) This subsection applies only to Frederick County and Harford County.

(2) The governing body of a county may:

(i) adopt a plumbing code to regulate the construction of water, sewer, drainage, and sanitary facilities;

(ii) employ personnel to enforce the code; and

(iii) provide criminal penalties for a violation of the code.

(3) (i) If the County Commissioners of Frederick County adopt a plumbing code, the county commissioners shall appoint an Advisory Plumbing Board.

(ii) The Advisory Plumbing Board shall consist of an individual designated by the Frederick County health officer, two plumbers, and two other individuals.

(iii) The Advisory Plumbing Board shall assist in the drafting, adoption, and enforcement of the plumbing code.

(iv) The term of a member is 4 years.

(v) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Advisory Plumbing Board on October 1, 2013.

(vi) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(vii) 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.

(4) (i) If the governing body of Harford County adopts a plumbing code, the governing body shall appoint an Advisory Plumbing Board.

(ii) The governing body of Harford County may enact a local law providing for the membership and terms of office for the Advisory Plumbing Board.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-201 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-201
§13–201.
Status: in_force

(a) In this subtitle, “perfected”, as used in reference to a security interest, means that it is valid against third parties generally, subject only to specific statutory exceptions.

(b) This subtitle does not apply to or affect:

(1) Any lien given by statute or rule of law to a supplier of services or materials for a vehicle;

(2) Any lien given by statute to the United States, this State, or any political subdivision of this State;

(3) Any security interest in a vehicle during any period in which the vehicle is inventory held for sale or lease by a person or leased by that person as lessor and that person is in the business of selling vehicles;

(4) Any lien arising out of an attachment of a vehicle;

(5) Any security interest claimed on proceeds, as that term is defined in Title 9 of the Commercial Law Article (Maryland Uniform Commercial Code -- Secured Transactions), if the original security interest did not have to be noted on the certificate of title in order to be perfected; or

(6) Any vehicle for which a certificate of title is not required under this title.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1008 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1008
§13A–1008.
Status: in_force

A person subject to this title shall be punished as a court–martial may direct if the person:

(1) is ordered into medical quarantine by a person authorized to issue such order; and

(2) with knowledge of the quarantine and the limits of the quarantine, goes beyond those limits before being released from the quarantine by proper authority.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-501 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-501
§13–501.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) Any person, including but not limited to a personal representative or trustee, who is under a duty to pay or deliver money or tangible personal property to a minor may perform the duty by paying or delivering the money or chattel to the guardian of the minor.

(2) If there is no guardian, or if the guardian is unknown, payment or delivery in amounts or values not exceeding $5,000 per annum may be made to the parent or grandparent of the minor with whom the minor resides.

(3) If there is no guardian, parent, or grandparent with whom the minor resides, payment or delivery in amounts or values not exceeding $5,000 per annum may be made to a parent or other person standing in loco parentis with the minor, or deposited in a financial institution described in § 13–301(h) of this title.

(4) The payor is not under a duty to inquire whether the minor has a guardian.

(b) (1) A deposit in a financial institution shall be in the sole name of the minor.

(2) The minor may not withdraw any funds:

(i) Without an order of court; or

(ii) Until the minor attains majority.

(c) (1) Other than the minor or a financial institution, a person receiving money or property for a minor shall apply the money to the support and education of the minor.

(2) A person receiving money or property for a minor may not pay himself or herself except for reimbursement for out–of–pocket expenses for goods and services furnished by others which are necessary for the support of the minor.

(3) Any excess sums shall be preserved for future support of the minor, and any balance not so used and any tangible chattels received for the minor shall be turned over to the minor when the minor attains majority.

(d) (1) If a person owes money or property to a minor and pays or delivers it in accordance with this section, the person is not responsible for the proper application of the money or property.

(2) A release for any distribution signed by the distributee is a valid release.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-3601 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 36 / Section 13-3601
§13–3601.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Emergency medical services provider” has the meaning stated in § 13–516 of the Education Article.

(c) “Law enforcement officer” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Public Safety Article.

(d) “Overdose” means a condition, including extreme physical illness, decreased level of consciousness, respiratory depression, coma, or death, resulting from the consumption or use of any controlled dangerous substance that requires medical attention, assistance, or treatment, and clinical suspicion for drug overdose, including respiratory depression, unconsciousness, or altered mental state, without other conditions to explain the clinical condition.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2201 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 22 / Section 13-2201
§13–2201.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle applies only in Somerset County.

(b) Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Somerset County.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-202 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-202
§13–202.
Status: in_force

(a) The County Executive shall appoint three members to the Board.

(b) Each member of the Board shall be a resident and voter of the county.

(c) (1) The term of a member is 2 years.

(2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2016.

(d) The County Executive may remove a member for misconduct in office, incompetence, or willful neglect of duty.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-905 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-905
§13–905.
Status: in_force

A standby guardian may also file a petition for appointment as guardian in any other manner permitted by this title, on notice to the parent, and may append a designation of a standby guardian to the petition for consideration by the court in the determination of the petition.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-204 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-204
§13–204.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On timely receipt of an application, the seizing authority shall hold an informal review to determine whether the owner knew or should have known of the use or intended use of a handgun that is seized in violation of § 4-203 or § 4-204 of the Criminal Law Article.

(2) The review is not subject to the Administrative Procedure Act.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the handgun that is seized shall be released to the owner if the seizing authority decides in favor of the owner and the owner is qualified to possess the handgun.

(2) If the handgun is needed as evidence in a criminal case or investigation, the handgun shall be promptly returned when the case or investigation ends.

(c) (1) After review, if the seizing authority determines that the handgun should be forfeited to the State, the owner shall be notified at the owner’s last known address.

(2) Within 30 days after notification, the owner may ask the appropriate District Court for release of the handgun.

(3) The State’s Attorney shall represent the State in the action.

(4) The District Court shall hear the matter and grant proper relief in accordance with this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-4B-01 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 4B / Section 13-4B-01
§13–4B–01.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “assisted living program” has the meaning stated in § 19–1801 of the Health – General Article.

(b) On or before June 1 each year, each assisted living program that was appointed as a representative payee for residents of the assisted living program facility at any point during the reporting period shall report to the Division on the use of:

(1) Social Security benefits by residents of the assisted living program facility during the immediately preceding year; and

(2) Other federal, State, or local government funds by residents of the assisted living program facility during the immediately preceding year that are allocated for the purpose of assisting individuals who are aged, disabled, or blind.

(c) The Office of Health Care Quality shall notify the Division and, beginning October 1, 2024, the State Board of Long–Term Care Administrators of the appointment of an assisted living program as a resident’s representative payee within a reasonable time after being made aware of the appointment.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-322 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-322
§13–322.
Status: in_force

(a) Any transfer of custodial property as now defined in this subtitle made before July 1, 1989, is validated notwithstanding that there was no specific authority in the Maryland Uniform Gifts to Minors Act for the coverage of custodial property of that kind or for a transfer from that source at the time the transfer was made.

(b) This subtitle applies to all transfers made before July 1, 1989, in a manner and form prescribed in the Maryland Uniform Gifts to Minors Act, except insofar as the application impairs constitutionally vested rights or extends the duration of custodianships in existence on the effective date of this subtitle.

(c) With respect to the age of a minor for whom custodial property is held, this subtitle does not apply to custodial property held in a custodianship that terminated because of the minor’s attainment of the age of 18 before July 1, 1989.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-103 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-103
§13–103.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply in Washington County.

(b) The governing body of a county may pay the county tax collector additional compensation for the duties imposed by this subtitle.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1110 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1110
§13–1110.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Authority may consider proposals submitted by local jurisdictions to designate a heritage area as a recognized heritage area.

(2) The Authority shall adopt regulations that specify criteria and procedures for designating recognized heritage areas.

(b) A proposal for the designation of a heritage area as a recognized heritage area shall:

(1) Be previously approved and submitted by the governing bodies of all of the local jurisdictions located within the specific boundaries proposed for the recognized heritage area;

(2) To the maximum extent practicable, be developed in consultation with affected State agencies;

(3) Specify the boundaries for the recognized heritage area;

(4) Identify the local entity responsible for coordinating development of the management plan required under § 13-1111 of this subtitle;

(5) Describe the cultural, historic, and natural resources which contribute to the special character of the heritage area;

(6) Specify the general goals and objectives for the preservation, development, and management of the heritage area;

(7) Identify the types of public and private uses to be accommodated in the heritage area;

(8) Describe strategies for encouraging and accommodating visitation to and compatible economic development of the heritage area;

(9) Provide an economic overview of the long and short term costs and benefits related to the development of the heritage area; and

(10) Describe the techniques and means to be instituted by the local jurisdictions to assure the long term preservation and protection of the cultural, historic, and natural resources within the heritage area, including zoning, subdivision controls, and other growth management techniques.

(c) The Authority may not designate a heritage area as a recognized heritage area unless the Authority finds that:

(1) The heritage area contains resources of statewide significance that have retained integrity of setting and a cohesive character;

(2) The heritage area contains at least one or more:

(i) Historic districts either listed in, or determined to be eligible for listing in, the Maryland Register of Historic Properties in accordance with § 5A-323 of the State Finance and Procurement Article; or

(ii) Natural or recreational resources determined by the Secretary of Natural Resources to be of statewide significance; and

(3) Public assistance for the heritage area is reasonably expected to produce additional private investments, job creation, and tourism revenues.

(d) (1) The boundaries for each recognized heritage area are the boundaries depicted on the map accompanying each proposal as approved by the Authority.

(2) After initial approval by the Authority of the boundaries of a recognized heritage area, the Authority may amend or revise the boundaries:

(i) With the approval of all of the local jurisdictions where the property to be added or removed is located; and

(ii) On publication in the Maryland Register of a revised drawing, boundary description, or Uniform Resource Locator (URL) to a geographical information system file.

(3) Boundary maps for each recognized heritage area shall be kept on file at the Authority.

(4) The Authority shall send a copy of each boundary map to the office of the county clerk where the recognized heritage area is located.

(e) Designation of a heritage area by the Authority as a recognized heritage area establishes eligibility for matching grant assistance for the development of management plans.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-501 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-501
§13–501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Chief executive officer” means:

(1) for Baltimore City, the Mayor;

(2) for a charter county, the county executive or, if there is no county executive, the county council;

(3) for a code county, the county commissioners;

(4) for a commission county, the county commissioners; or

(5) for a municipal corporation, the legislative body established by municipal charter.

(c) “Convicted” means found guilty.

(d) “Final disposition” means dismissal, entry of a nolle prosequi, marking of a criminal charge “stet” on the docket, entry of a not guilty verdict, pronouncement of sentence, or imposition of probation under § 6–220 of this article.

(e) “Forfeiting authority” means:

(1) the unit or person designated by agreement between the State’s Attorney for a county and the chief executive officer of the governing body having jurisdiction over assets subject to forfeiture to act on behalf of the governing body regarding those assets; or

(2) if the seizing authority is a unit of the State, a unit or person that the Attorney General or the Attorney General’s designee designates by agreement with a State’s Attorney, county attorney, or municipal attorney to act on behalf of the State regarding assets subject to forfeiture by the State.

(f) “Governing body” includes:

(1) the State, if the seizing authority is a unit of the State;

(2) a county, if the seizing authority is a unit of a county;

(3) a municipal corporation, if the seizing authority is a unit of a municipality; and

(4) Baltimore City, if the seizing authority is the Baltimore Police Department.

(g) “Human trafficking law” means § 3–324, § 3–1102, § 3–1103, § 11–207, § 11–304, and § 11–305 of the Criminal Law Article.

(h) “Lien” includes a mortgage, a deed of trust, a pledge, a security interest, an encumbrance, and a right of setoff.

(i) “Lienholder” means a person who has a lien or a secured interest on property created before the seizure.

(j) “Local financial authority” means:

(1) if the seizing authority is a unit of a county, the treasurer or director of finance of the county; or

(2) if the seizing authority is a unit of a municipal corporation, the treasurer or director of finance of the municipal corporation.

(k) (1) “Owner” means a person having a legal, equitable, or possessory interest in property.

(2) “Owner” includes:

(i) a co–owner;

(ii) a life tenant;

(iii) a remainderman to a life tenancy in real property;

(iv) a holder of an inchoate interest in real property; and

(v) a bona fide purchaser for value.

(l) “Proceeds” means profits derived from a violation of the human trafficking law or property obtained directly or indirectly from those profits.

(m) (1) “Property” includes:

(i) real property and anything growing on or attached to real property;

(ii) motor vehicles; and

(iii) money.

(2) “Property” does not include:

(i) an item unlawfully in the possession of a person other than the owner when used in connection with a violation of the human trafficking law; or

(ii) a lessor’s interest in property subject to a bona fide lease, unless the forfeiting authority can show that the lessor participated in a violation of the human trafficking law or that the property was the proceeds of a violation of the human trafficking law.

(n) (1) “Real property” means land or an improvement to land.

(2) “Real property” includes:

(i) a leasehold or any other limited interest in property;

(ii) an easement; and

(iii) a reversionary interest in a 99–year ground lease renewable forever.

(o) “Seizing authority” means a law enforcement unit in the State that is authorized to investigate violations of the human trafficking law and that has seized property under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-1206 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 12 / Section 13-1206
§13–1206.
Status: in_force

The Partnership may:

(1) adopt a seal;

(2) sue or be sued;

(3) adopt bylaws and rules for the conduct of its business;

(4) enter into contracts and other legal instruments;

(5) accept grants, contributions, or other assistance of any kind from the federal government, the State, a local government, a college or university, or other public or private source;

(6) include in any contract for financial assistance with the federal government any reasonable and appropriate condition imposed under federal law that is not inconsistent with the purposes of this subtitle;

(7) make grants from the Fund to further the purposes of this subtitle;

(8) create, own, control, or be a member of a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or any other entity; and

(9) do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-205 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-205
§13–205.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In a proceeding in a criminal cause involving a seized handgun, a court may order forfeiture or release of the seized handgun in accordance with this subsection.

(2) A person who has made a written claim of ownership of a handgun to the seizing authority or the State’s Attorney shall be notified of the proceeding and of the claimant’s right to present the claim at the proceeding.

(3) A claimant who has completed the review procedure provided for by this subtitle is not entitled to a second review under this subsection.

(b) If a timely application for a review or a complaint to the court under § 13-204 of this subtitle does not occur, and an order for release under subsection (a) of this section is not issued, the handgun shall be:

(1) forfeited to the State without further proceedings; and

(2) destroyed by the seizing authority or disposed of in accordance with § 13-206 of this subtitle.

(c) If an owner of a seized handgun is not identified and located, the handgun is forfeited to the State without further proceedings.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1017 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1017
§13–1017.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority Financing Fund.

(b) The Authority shall use the Fund as a continuing, nonlapsing, revolving fund for carrying out the purposes of this subtitle. No part of the Fund may revert or be credited to the General Fund or to any other special fund of the State.

(c) The Authority shall place all of the following receipts in the Fund:

(1) Proceeds from the sale of bonds;

(2) Revenues that the Authority collects or receives from any source under this subtitle; and

(3) Any additional revenue, gift, donation, or money received or paid to it from any other source authorized by law.

(d) The Authority shall pay all expenses and make all expenditures from the Fund.

(e) (1) The Authority may pledge and charge all or a portion of the receipts of the Fund for the payment of:

(i) Debt service on bonds of the Authority; and

(ii) All reasonable charges and expenses related to borrowing by the Authority and management of the obligations of the Authority.

(2) A pledge made under paragraph (1) of this subsection is effective as provided in § 13–1022 of this subtitle and any applicable resolution of the Authority.

(f) The State Treasurer shall:

(1) Invest and reinvest the Fund in the same manner as State funds; and

(2) Transfer any investment earnings to the credit of the Fund.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-504 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-504
§13–504.
Status: in_force

(a) An officer or warrant officer commissioned or appointed in the Maryland Defense Force shall take the oath prescribed in § 13–509 of this subtitle.

(b) An individual who enlists in the Maryland Defense Force shall take an oath substantially in the form required for enlisted personnel of the National Guard, substituting “Maryland Defense Force” where necessary in the oath.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the enlistment period in the Maryland Defense Force is determined by the commanding officer based on the specialty of the recruit and the needs of the militia and may be renewed.

(2) In the case that a state of war exists between the United States and any other nation, or that there is a federal or State declaration of emergency presently in force in the State, all enlistments shall continue until 3 months after said state of war or emergency ends, unless the enlisted individual is discharged sooner by proper authority.

(d) The Governor may accept the resignation of an officer or grant a discharge to an enlisted individual at any time.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1119 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1119
§13–1119.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Administrative Component in the Program.

(b) The purpose of the Administrative Component is to provide the necessary administrative structure in the Department for effective management of the Program.

(c) Funds that are allocated to the Administrative Component in the State budget shall be used to cover administrative costs incurred by the Department in administering the Program.

(d) Unless otherwise specified in the annual budget bill as enacted, the amount of funds that are allocated to the Administrative Component in the State budget may not exceed 7% of the total amount that is allocated to the Program in the State budget.

(e) A county that receives funds under a Local Public Health Cancer Grant, a person who receives funds under a Local Public Health Cancer Grant, a Statewide Academic Health Center that receives money under any of the grants distributed under the Statewide Academic Health Component, and any other person who receives funds under the Program may not use more than 7% of the funds to cover administrative costs.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1111 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1111
§13–1111.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, a fundraising organization or educational organization may donate part of the proceeds of bingo or a gaming event at the Charles County Fair to the Charles County Fair Board.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-102 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-102
§13–102.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may:

(1) coordinate and cooperate with any unit of the federal government to implement the Act in the State;

(2) enter into contracts and agreements under the Act;

(3) spend money for any purpose related to the Act, including for highways, natural resources, agriculture, education, training, health, and welfare; and

(4) do all things necessary and proper to carry out the Act.

(b) (1) If any unit of the federal government offers to the State services, equipment, supplies, materials, or money as a gift or grant to implement the Program, the State, acting through the Governor and Department, may accept the offer.

(2) If the Governor and Department accept the offer of a gift or grant under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Governor and Department may authorize a unit of the State or a political subdivision to receive and use the gift or grant.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-907 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 9 / Section 13A-907
§13A–907.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise required by this title, all records of trial and related documents shall be transmitted and disposed of as prescribed by regulation and provided by law.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-313 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-313
§13–313.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board may terminate a campaign finance entity if the State Board determines that good cause exists and that:

(1) the campaign finance entity could be terminated under § 13–309(b)(4) of this subtitle except for the existence of one or more outstanding obligations and each of those obligations is more than 5 years old;

(2) no responsible officer currently is appointed and serving; or

(3) other extenuating circumstances exist to justify terminating the campaign finance entity.

(b) The termination of a campaign finance entity under this title does not limit the right of:

(1) the State Board, or the State Prosecutor or the State’s Attorney, to pursue an enforcement action against the former responsible officers of, or any candidate formerly affiliated with, the campaign finance entity; or

(2) a creditor to bring an action against the former responsible officers of, or any candidate affiliated with, the campaign finance entity.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-1A-04 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1A / Section 13-1A-04
§13–1A–04.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Comptroller shall publish periodically on the Comptroller’s website copies of private letter rulings that the Comptroller determines to be of interest to the general public.

(b) The Comptroller shall redact personally identifiable information in a published private letter ruling in order to ensure the confidentiality of any person that is the subject of the private letter ruling.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 13-501 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-501
§13–501.
Status: in_force

The Thurgood Marshall State Law Library shall be part of the Judiciary Department and shall operate under the supervision of a library committee to be appointed as provided in this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-708 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-708
§13–708.
Status: in_force

(a) If, within the period required in a notice and demand for a return, a person or governmental unit fails to file the return and pay the tax due, the tax collector shall assess a penalty of 25% of the tax assessed under § 13-402 of this title.

(b) A penalty under this section is in addition to the penalty provided under § 13-701 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1505 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 15 / Section 13-1505
§13–1505.
Status: in_force

(a) A majority of the full authorized membership of the Advisory Council is a quorum.

(b) The Advisory Council shall meet at least six times a year, at the times and places that it determines.

(c) Each member of the Advisory Council is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(d) (1) The Maryland Department of Health shall coordinate with the Department of the Environment and other State agencies to provide for staffing of the Advisory Council.

(2) The Advisory Council may employ consultants subject to the State budget.

(e) (1) The Advisory Council may contract for an analysis of the current State organizational structure regarding children’s environmental health and protection.

(2) An analysis under this subsection shall be performed in a manner consistent with the recommendation of the Advisory Council on Environmental Justice contained in the Council’s report dated November 1999.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-1301 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 13 / Section 13-1301
§13–1301.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 12 (“Temporary Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–1202 (“Per diem licenses”);

(2) § 4–1203 (“Class C per diem beer and Class C per diem beer and wine licenses”);

(3) § 4–1206 (“License to dispose of stock”);

(4) § 4–1207 (“Temporary move of licensed premises”);

(5) § 4–1208 (“Hours and days of sale”); and

(6) § 4–1209 (“Wine permit for fund–raising event”).

(b) Section 4–1205 (“License fees”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 13–1311 of this subtitle.

(c) Section 4–1204 (“Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 13–1312 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-211 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-211
§13–211.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “procurement official” means a procurement officer or an individual who participates in the drafting of specifications for procurement.

(b) During the conduct of a procurement, a competing contractor, or any officer, employee, representative, agent, or consultant of any competing contractor, may not knowingly:

(1) make any offer or promise of future employment or business opportunity to, or engage in any discussion of future employment or business opportunity with, any procurement official of the agency conducting the procurement;

(2) offer, give, or promise to offer or give any money, gratuity, or other thing of value to any procurement official of the agency conducting the procurement; or

(3) solicit or obtain from any officer or employee of an agency conducting the procurement, before the award of a contract, any proprietary or source selection information regarding the procurement.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-607 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-607
§13–607.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an action under this subtitle shall be commenced within 5 years after the susceptible adult or older adult, or the susceptible adult’s or older adult’s representative discovers or, through the exercise of reasonable diligence, should have discovered the facts constituting financial exploitation.

(b) (1) If a criminal prosecution is commenced that arises out of the same facts as an action under this subtitle, the time during which the prosecution is pending shall not be computed as part of the period within which the action under this subtitle may be brought.

(2) After the conclusion of the criminal prosecution described under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the action under this subtitle may be brought within the later of:

(i) The remainder of the period specified under subsection (a) of this section; or

(ii) 1 year.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 13-303 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-303
§13–303.
Status: reserved

(a) The agricultural land transfer tax applies at the following rates:

(1) for a transfer of 20 acres or more of agricultural land, 5%;

(2) except as provided in item (3) of this subsection, for a transfer of less than 20 acres of agricultural land assessed for agricultural use or as unimproved agricultural land, 4%; or

(3) for a transfer of less than 20 acres of agricultural land assessed as improved agricultural land or agricultural land with site improvements, 3%.

(b) If an instrument of writing is subject to different rates of agricultural land transfer tax under subsection (a) of this section, the total agricultural land transfer tax due is computed separately for each portion of agricultural land to which a different rate applies.

(c) Except as provided by § 13–305(b)(2) or (c)(4) of this subtitle, the agricultural land transfer tax determined under subsection (a) or subsection (b) of this section is reduced by:

(1) 25% if property tax on the agricultural land was paid on the basis of any assessment other than the farm or agricultural use assessment under § 8–209 of this article for 1 full taxable year before a transfer;

(2) 50% if property tax on the agricultural land was paid on the basis of any assessment other than the farm or agricultural use assessment under § 8–209 of this article for 2 full consecutive taxable years before a transfer; and

(3) 65% if property tax on the agricultural land was paid on the basis of any assessment other than the farm or agricultural use assessment under § 8–209 of this article for 3 or more full consecutive taxable years before a transfer.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, in addition to the agricultural land transfer tax, a surcharge in an amount equal to 25% of the tax determined under subsections (a) through (c) of this section is imposed on an instrument of writing that transfers title to agricultural land.

(2) The surcharge imposed under paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to an instrument of writing that transfers property of 2 acres or less to be improved to a child or grandchild of the owner.

(e) When determining the rate of the agricultural land transfer tax to be imposed under subsection (a) or (b) of this section, the amount of agricultural land transferred that is exempt from the tax in accordance with § 13–305 of this subtitle may not be included in the amount of agricultural land that is transferred.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-407 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-407
§13–407.
Status: in_force

The Administration shall:

(1) File each application for registration that it receives;

(2) Register the described vehicle if it finds that the applicant is entitled to the registration; and

(3) Keep a record of the registration in a manner that permits identification of the vehicle and its owner.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-117 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-117
§13–117.
Status: in_force

(a) If the vehicle information is changed from that set forth in its certificate of title, the owner of the vehicle immediately shall notify the Administration of the change on the form that the Administration requires.

(b) If the vehicle information is changed from that set forth in the certificate of title for the vehicle, the owner of the vehicle immediately shall apply for a corrected certificate of title on the form that the Administration requires and pay any required fee.

(c) On receipt of the application, the Administration may issue a corrected certificate of title.

(d) The Administration may adopt regulations necessary to govern the issuance of corrected certificates of title.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-402 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-402
§13–402.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless licensed to practice physical therapy under this title, a person may not represent to the public by title that the person is licensed to practice physical therapy in this State.

(b) Unless licensed to practice physical therapy under this title, a person may not use the abbreviation “P.T.” or any other word, letter, or symbol approved by the Board with the intent to represent that the person practices physical therapy.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-321 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-321
§13–321.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies to a transfer within the scope of § 13–302 of this subtitle made on or after July 1, 1989, if:

(1) The transfer purports to have been made under the Maryland Uniform Gifts to Minors Act; or

(2) The instrument by which the transfer purports to have been made uses in substance the designation “As custodian under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act” or “As custodian under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act” of any other state, and the application of this subtitle is necessary to validate the transfer.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-21A-01 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 21A / Section 13-21A-01
§13–21A–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Fund” means the State Brain Injury Trust Fund.

(c) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Health.

(d) “Traumatic brain injury” has the meaning established in the policies and procedures adopted by the State Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board under § 13–2105 of this title.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-408 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-408
§13–408.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Comptroller determines that a person has failed to keep the records of out-of-state cigarette or other tobacco product sales required under § 12-203 of this article, the Comptroller shall:

(1) compute the tobacco tax as if the cigarettes or other tobacco products were sold in the State; and

(2) assess the tax due.

(b) If the Comptroller determines that a person has possessed or transported cigarettes or other tobacco products on which the tobacco tax has not been paid as required under Title 12 of this article, the Comptroller shall assess the tobacco tax due.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1207 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 12 / Section 13-1207
§13–1207.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, there may be a multidisciplinary and multiagency maternal mortality review team in each county.

(2) (i) Two or more counties may agree to establish a single multicounty local team.

(ii) A multicounty local team shall execute a memorandum of understanding on membership, staffing, and operation.

(b) If a local team is established in a county, the local team:

(1) Shall be convened by the local health officer; and

(2) May include representatives from other local agencies and local organizations, licensed health care providers with expertise in maternal child health, and other individuals necessary to the work of the local team, recommended by the local team, and designated by the local health officer.

(c) From among its members, each local team shall elect a chair by majority vote.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-308 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-308
§13–308.
Status: in_force

The Council may accept from any private or public source a contribution or grant of money or property.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1203 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 12 / Section 13-1203
§13–1203.
Status: in_force

The Secretary shall establish a Maternal Mortality Review Program to review maternal deaths and to develop strategies for the prevention of maternal deaths.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 13-402 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-402
§13–402.
Status: in_force

The policy of this State is to use State employees to perform all State functions in State-operated facilities in preference to contracting with the private sector to perform those functions.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-3707 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 37 / Section 13-3707
§13–3707.
Status: reserved

(a) There is a State Community Health Workers Fund.

(b) (1) The Department may set fees as advised by the Advisory Committee.

(2) Funds to cover the expenses of the Department relating to the certification of community health workers shall be generated by fees set under this subtitle.

(c) (1) The Department shall remit all fees collected under this subtitle to the Comptroller.

(2) The Comptroller shall distribute the fees to the Fund.

(d) (1) The Fund shall be used to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the Department as provided under this subtitle.

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

(3) Any unspent portion of the Fund may not be transferred or revert to the General Fund but shall remain in the Fund to be used for the purposes specified in this subtitle.

(4) No other State money may be used to support the Fund.

(e) (1) A designee of the Department shall administer the Fund.

(2) Money in the Fund may be expended only for any lawful purpose authorized under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-705 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-705
§13–705.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A registered nurse practitioner or a physician licensed to practice medicine in the State may prescribe emergency use epinephrine in the name of a certificate holder.

(2) A registered nurse practitioner, a pharmacist licensed to practice pharmacy in the State, or a physician may dispense emergency use epinephrine under a prescription issued to a certificate holder.

(b) A certificate holder may:

(1) On presentment of a certificate, receive from any registered nurse practitioner or any physician licensed to practice medicine in the State a prescription for emergency use epinephrine and the necessary paraphernalia for the administration of emergency use epinephrine; and

(2) Possess and store prescribed emergency use epinephrine and the necessary paraphernalia for the administration of emergency use epinephrine.

(c) In an emergency situation when registered nurse practitioner, physician, or emergency medical services are not immediately available, a certificate holder or agent may administer emergency use epinephrine to an individual who is experiencing or believed in good faith by the certificate holder or agent to be experiencing anaphylaxis.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-602 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-602
§13–602.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to all counties, except Baltimore City.

(b) The governing body of a county shall impose a tax and appropriate money that the governing body considers necessary to address a farm labor problem.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-301 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-301
§13–301.
Status: in_force

In this part, “transient vendor” means a person who:

(1) engages in a business of selling or soliciting orders for the sale of goods;

(2) is located in one location or travels from place to place;

(3) intends to continue the business in the county for 1 year or less; and

(4) for the purpose of conducting the business, rents, uses, or occupies:

(i) a building or part of a building;

(ii) a street, an alley, a road, a park, or any other lot or parcel of land; or

(iii) an automobile, a truck, a boat, a cart, or any other motor or nonmotorized vehicle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-626 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-626
§13–626.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Shuttle” means a procession of new vehicles being moved between a maritime port facility and a temporary storage area that is not more than 5 miles distant.

(3) “Shuttle permit” means a permit authorizing a registered vehicle to lead a shuttle on a highway.

(b) The Administration may issue shuttle permits to a person submitting an application that shall be on a form and contain the information that the Administration requires.

(c) The Administration shall charge a fee for shuttle permits, not to exceed the cost of procurement and issuance of the permits.

(d) When a vehicle is leading a shuttle on a highway, a shuttle permit shall be displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle.

(e) When operated under the provisions of this section, a vehicle in a shuttle shall be covered by the required security contained in Title 17 of this article.

(f) A vehicle in a shuttle may not be operated on a highway except on the most direct route between the authorized points.

(g) In addition to any other penalty provided in this article, a violation of any of the provisions of this section may result in the suspension or revocation of a person’s authorization for obtaining shuttle permits.