Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-204 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-204
§11–204.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not:

(1) Receive any application for a loan or allow any note or contract for a loan to be signed at any place of business that is not a licensed location;

(2) Conduct any business under the Maryland Consumer Loan Law under a name different from the licensed name; or

(3) Evade the application of this section by any device, subterfuge, or pretense of any kind.

(b) This section does not prohibit a licensee from accommodating a borrower, at the borrower’s request, by making a loan by mail because of the borrower’s sickness or hours of employment or for similar reasons.

(c) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of this section, for a loan that is to be secured by residential real property:

(1) A licensee may solicit and accept an application for a loan:

(i) By mail;

(ii) By telephone or other electronic means; or

(iii) At any location requested by the prospective borrower;

(2) Except as provided in item (3) of this subsection, the loan closing shall be conducted at:

(i) A licensed location;

(ii) The office of an attorney representing the licensee, the borrower, the title company, or title insurer in connection with the loan; or

(iii) The office of the title insurer or title agency performing closing services in connection with the loan; and

(3) A licensee may conduct the loan closing at another location at the written request of the borrower or the borrower’s designee to accommodate the borrower because of the borrower’s sickness.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-207 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-207
§11–207.
Status: in_force

From the fees received, the Executive Director shall:

(1) approve and remit to the county the amounts necessary to pay the salaries and benefits of the Board and its employees;

(2) approve and remit to the county the amount necessary to pay the expenses of the Board; and

(3) at the end of each fiscal year, remit the balance of the fees received to the county for the general purposes of the county.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-508 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-508
§11–508.
Status: in_force

(a) With the application for a license, an applicant shall file a surety bond with the Commissioner.

(b) (1) The bond shall run to the Commissioner, as obligee, for the benefit of:

(i) The State; and

(ii) Any mortgage loan borrower who has been damaged by a violation committed by a licensee of any law or regulation governing the activities of mortgage lenders.

(2) The bond shall be:

(i) In an amount determined by the Commissioner under subsection (c) of this section;

(ii) Issued by a surety company that:

1. Is authorized to do business in the State; and

2. Holds a certificate of authority issued by the Maryland Insurance Commissioner; and

(iii) Conditioned that the licensee shall comply with all Maryland laws regulating the activities of mortgage lenders and mortgage loan lending.

(3) The liability of the surety:

(i) Shall be continuous;

(ii) May not be aggregated or cumulative, whether or not the bond is renewed, continued, replaced, or modified;

(iii) May not be determined by adding together the penal sum of the bond, or any part of the penal sum of the bond, in existence at any two or more points in time;

(iv) Shall be considered to be one continuous obligation, regardless of increases or decreases in the penal sum of the bond;

(v) May not be affected by:

1. The insolvency or bankruptcy of the licensee;

2. Any misrepresentation, breach of warranty, failure to pay a premium, or any other act or omission of the licensee or an agent of the licensee; or

3. The suspension of the licensee’s license;

(vi) May not require an administrative enforcement action by the Commissioner as a prerequisite to liability; and

(vii) Shall continue for 3 years after the later of the date on which:

1. The bond is canceled; or

2. The licensee, for any reason, ceases to be licensed.

(4) (i) A bond may be canceled by the surety or the licensee by giving notice of cancellation to the Commissioner.

(ii) Notice under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall:

1. Be in writing; and

2. Be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested.

(iii) A cancellation of a bond under this paragraph is not effective until 90 days after receipt of a notice of cancellation by the Commissioner.

(5) A claim against the bond may be filed with the surety by:

(i) A claimant; or

(ii) The Commissioner for the benefit of a claimant or the State.

(6) If the amount of claims against a bond exceeds the amount of the bond, the surety:

(i) Shall pay the amount of the bond to the Commissioner for pro rata distribution to claimants; and

(ii) Is relieved of liability under the bond.

(7) If the penal amount of a bond is reduced by payment of a claim or judgment, the licensee shall file a new or additional bond with the Commissioner.

(8) A penalty imposed against a licensee under § 2–115(b) of this article or § 11–517(c) of this subtitle may be collected and paid from the proceeds of a bond required under this section.

(c) (1) The amount of the surety bond under subsection (b) of this section shall be in an amount of not less than $50,000 and not more than $750,000, as determined by the Commissioner for each licensee.

(2) In setting the amount of the surety bond, the Commissioner may consider:

(i) The nature and volume of the business or proposed business of the licensee or applicant;

(ii) The financial condition of the licensee or applicant, including:

1. The amount, nature, quality, and liquidity of the assets of the licensee or applicant;

2. The amount and nature of the liabilities, including contingent liabilities, of the licensee or applicant;

3. The history of and prospects for the licensee or applicant to earn and retain income; and

4. The potential harm to consumers if the applicant or licensee becomes financially impaired;

(iii) The quality of the operations of the licensee or applicant;

(iv) The quality of the management of the licensee or applicant;

(v) The nature and quality of the person that has control of the licensee or applicant; and

(vi) Any other factor that the Commissioner considers relevant.

(d) Subject to approval by the Commissioner, an applicant for license who files an application for a new license may satisfy the bonding requirement under this section by establishing a trust account with or obtaining an irrevocable letter of credit from a financial institution insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in an amount equal to the bond required under this section.

(e) (1) The Commissioner may adopt regulations reasonably necessary to assure that the proper surety bond amount established by this section is maintained by each licensee throughout each licensing term.

(2) The regulations may provide for periodic reporting, recalculation, and enforcement of required bond amounts.

(f) If a mortgage servicer is subject to a receivership proceeding, the Commissioner or a receiver appointed under § 7–404.1(b)(2) or § 7–506(b) of the Real Property Article, without regard to any priorities, preferences, or adverse claims, may:

(1) Reduce the bond or the deposit in lieu of a bond to cash; and

(2) Use the cash to defray the costs associated with the receivership.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-1005 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 10 / Section 11-1005
§11–1005.
Status: in_force

(a) The investigation or interrogation by an internal investigation unit of a correctional officer for a reason that may lead to disciplinary action, demotion, or dismissal shall be conducted in accordance with this section.

(b) For purposes of this section, the investigating officer or interrogating officer shall be a sworn law enforcement or correctional official or an individual with former law enforcement or corrections experience.

(c) (1) A complaint against a correctional officer that alleges brutality in the execution of the correctional officer’s duties may not be investigated unless the complaint is sworn to, before an official authorized to administer oaths, by:

(i) the aggrieved individual;

(ii) a member of the aggrieved individual’s immediate family;

(iii) an individual with firsthand knowledge obtained because the individual was present at and observed the alleged incident; or

(iv) the parent or guardian of the minor child, if the alleged incident involves a minor child.

(2) Unless a complaint is filed within 90 days after the alleged brutality, an investigation that may lead to disciplinary action under this subtitle for brutality may not be initiated.

(d) (1) The correctional officer under investigation shall be informed of the name, rank, and command of:

(i) the law enforcement or correctional official or other individual in charge of the investigation;

(ii) the interrogating official; and

(iii) each individual present during an interrogation.

(2) Before an interrogation, the correctional officer under investigation shall be informed in writing of the nature of the investigation.

(e) If the correctional officer under interrogation is under arrest, or is likely to be placed under arrest as a result of the interrogation, the correctional officer shall be informed completely of all of the correctional officer’s rights before the interrogation begins.

(f) Unless the seriousness of the investigation is of a degree that an immediate interrogation is required, the interrogation shall be conducted at a reasonable hour, preferably when the correctional officer is on duty.

(g) (1) The interrogation shall take place:

(i) at the office of the command of the investigating officer or at the office of the managing official of the correctional facility in which the incident allegedly occurred, as designated by the investigating official; or

(ii) at another reasonable and appropriate place.

(2) The correctional officer under investigation may waive the right described in paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection.

(h) (1) All questions directed to the correctional officer under interrogation shall be asked by and through one interrogating officer during any one session of interrogation consistent with paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) Each session of interrogation shall:

(i) be for a reasonable period; and

(ii) allow for personal necessities and rest periods as reasonably necessary.

(i) The correctional officer under interrogation may not be threatened with transfer, dismissal, or disciplinary action.

(j) (1) (i) On request, the correctional officer under interrogation has the right to be represented by counsel or another responsible representative of the correctional officer’s choice who shall be present and available for consultation at all times during the interrogation.

(ii) The correctional officer may waive the right described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

(2) (i) The interrogation shall be suspended for a period not exceeding 10 days until representation is obtained.

(ii) Within the 10–day period described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the managing official, for good cause shown, may extend the period for obtaining representation.

(3) During the interrogation, the correctional officer’s counsel or representative may:

(i) request a recess at any time to consult with the correctional officer;

(ii) object to any question posed; and

(iii) state on the record outside the presence of the correctional officer the reason for the objection.

(k) (1) A complete record shall be kept of the entire interrogation, including all recess periods, of the correctional officer.

(2) The record may be written, taped, or transcribed.

(3) On completion of the investigation, and on request of the correctional officer under investigation or the correctional officer’s counsel or representative, a copy of the record of the interrogation shall be made available at least 10 days before a hearing.

(l) (1) The internal investigation unit may order the correctional officer under investigation to submit to blood alcohol tests, blood, breath, or urine tests for controlled dangerous substances, polygraph examinations, or interrogations that specifically relate to the subject matter of the investigation.

(2) If the internal investigation unit orders the correctional officer to submit to a test, examination, or interrogation described in paragraph (1) of this subsection and the correctional officer refuses to do so, the internal investigation unit may commence an action that may lead to a punitive measure as a result of the refusal.

(3) If the internal investigation unit orders the correctional officer to submit to a test, examination, or interrogation described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the results of the test, examination, or interrogation are not admissible or discoverable in a criminal proceeding against the correctional officer.

(m) (1) If the internal investigation unit orders the correctional officer to submit to a polygraph examination, the results of the polygraph examination may not be used as evidence in an administrative hearing unless the internal investigation unit and the correctional officer agree to the admission of the results.

(2) The correctional officer’s counsel or representative need not be present during the actual administration of a polygraph examination by a certified polygrapher if:

(i) the questions to be asked are reviewed with the correctional officer or the counsel or representative before the administration of the examination;

(ii) the counsel or representative is allowed to observe the administration of the examination; and

(iii) a copy of the final report of the examination by the certified polygrapher is made available to the correctional officer or the counsel or representative within a reasonable time, not exceeding 10 days, after completion of the examination.

(n) (1) On completion of an investigation and at least 10 days before a hearing, the correctional officer under investigation shall be:

(i) notified of the name of each witness and of each charge and specification against the correctional officer; and

(ii) provided with a copy of the investigatory file and any exculpatory information, if the correctional officer and the correctional officer’s representative agree to:

1. execute a confidentiality agreement with the internal investigation unit not to disclose any material contained in the investigatory file and exculpatory information for any purpose other than to defend the correctional officer; and

2. pay a reasonable charge for the cost of reproducing the material.

(2) The internal investigation unit may exclude from the exculpatory information provided to a correctional officer under this subsection:

(i) the identity of confidential sources;

(ii) nonexculpatory information; and

(iii) recommendations as to charges, disposition, or punishment.

(o) (1) The internal investigation unit may not insert adverse material into a file of the correctional officer, except the file of the internal investigation, unless the correctional officer has an opportunity to review, sign, receive a copy of, and comment in writing on the adverse material.

(2) The correctional officer may waive the right described in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 11-207 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-207
§11–207.
Status: in_force

(a) An employee being laid off may displace another employee who has the least seniority points:

(1) in the same class or job series as the employee being laid off; or

(2) in any other class in which the laid-off employee previously held satisfactory nonprobationary status within the 36 months immediately prior to the effective date of the layoff.

(b) Subsection (a) of this section shall apply:

(1) first to the employee’s current appointing authority regardless of geographical area;

(2) if the provisions in paragraph (1) of this subsection are not available, to the employee’s current principal unit; or

(3) a secretary or head of a State principal unit may limit the displacement within the principal unit to one or more of the established geographical areas as prescribed by the Secretary.
Md. Code, Land Use § 11-208 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-208
§11–208.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a county may authorize the county attorney to seek adjudication of a civil zoning violation.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11B-119 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11B / Subtitle 1 / Section 11B-119
§11B–119.
Status: in_force

This title may be cited as the Maryland Homeowners Association Act.
Md. Code, Insurance § 11-403 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-403
§11–403.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, each title insurer shall file with the Commissioner all rates or premiums, supplementary rate information, forms of contracts, policies, or guarantees of insurance, and all modifications of contracts, policies, or guarantees of insurance that it proposes to use.

(2) A filing is not required for rates or premiums for a special or unusual guarantee as described in § 11–402(e)(2) of this subtitle.

(b) Each filing shall indicate the character or extent of coverage contemplated under the rates and premiums for which it is made.

(c) A title insurer may not make a change in rates or premiums or in the forms of contracts, policies, or guarantees of insurance unless a report that indicates the change has been filed with and approved by the Commissioner.

(d) A title insurer may satisfy its obligation to make filings by:

(1) being a member of or a subscriber to a licensed title rating organization that makes filings; and

(2) authorizing the Commissioner to accept filings on its behalf from the title rating organization.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 11-102 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-102
§11–102.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not knowingly sell or offer to sell to a minor:

(1) a picture, photograph, drawing, sculpture, motion picture, film, or other visual representation or image of an individual or portion of the human body that depicts sadomasochistic abuse, sexual conduct, or sexual excitement;

(2) a book, magazine, paperback, pamphlet, or other written or printed matter however reproduced, that contains:

(i) any matter enumerated in item (1) of this section;

(ii) obscene material; or

(iii) explicit verbal descriptions or narrative accounts of sadomasochistic abuse, sexual conduct, or sexual excitement; or

(3) a sound recording that contains:

(i) obscene material; or

(ii) explicit verbal descriptions or narrative accounts of sadomasochistic abuse, sexual conduct, or sexual excitement.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Md. Code, Local Government § 11-203 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-203
§11–203.
Status: in_force

A county may impose:

(1) for the first commission of a civil infraction, a fine not exceeding $500; and

(2) for a second or subsequent commission, a fine not exceeding $1,000 for each commission.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11B-111.5 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11B / Subtitle 1 / Section 11B-111.5
§11B–111.
Status: in_force

§11B–111.5.

(a) If a homeowners association fails to fill vacancies on the governing body sufficient to constitute a quorum in accordance with the bylaws, three or more owners of lots may petition the circuit court for the county where the condominium is located to appoint a receiver to manage the affairs of the homeowners association.

(b) (1) At least 30 days before petitioning the circuit court, the lot owners acting under the authority granted by subsection (a) of this section shall mail to the governing body a notice describing the petition and the proposed action.

(2) The lot owners shall mail a copy of the notice to the owner of each lot in the development.

(c) If the governing body fails to fill vacancies sufficient to constitute a quorum within the notice period, the lot owners may proceed with the petition.

(d) A receiver appointed by a court under this section may not reside in or own a lot in the development governed by the homeowners association.

(e) (1) A receiver appointed under this section shall have all powers and duties of a duly constituted governing body.

(2) The receiver shall serve until the homeowners association fills vacancies on the governing body sufficient to constitute a quorum.

(f) The salary of the receiver, court costs, and reasonable attorney’s fees are expenses of the homeowners association.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-904 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 9 / Section 11-904
§11–904.
Status: in_force

(a) Money appropriated to the Program shall be used:

(1) to protect victims and witnesses and the families of victims and witnesses;

(2) to relocate victims and witnesses to protect them or to facilitate their participation in court proceedings; and

(3) to pay the costs of carrying out the Program.

(b) To the extent possible, the Program shall be used to maximize the use of federal matching funds or programs.

(c) Expenditures under this section shall be made in accordance with the State budget.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11-111.3 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-111.3
§11–111.
Status: in_force

§11–111.3.

(a) This section does not apply to the distribution of information or materials at any time before the unit owners elect officers or a board of directors in accordance with § 11-109(c)(16) of this title.

(b) In this section, the door-to-door distribution of any of the following information or materials may not be considered a distribution for purposes of determining the manner in which a governing body distributes information or materials under this section:

(1) Any information or materials reflecting the assessments imposed on unit owners in accordance with a recorded covenant, the declaration, bylaw, or rule of the condominium; and

(2) Any meeting notices of the governing body.

(c) Except for reasonable restrictions to the time of distribution, a recorded covenant or restriction, a provision in a declaration, or a provision of the bylaws or rules of a condominium may not restrict a unit owner from distributing written information or materials regarding the operation of or matters relating to the operation of the condominium in any manner or place that the governing body distributes written information or materials.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-404 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-404
§11–404.
Status: in_force

(a) A retailer or wholesaler with intent to injure a competitor or to destroy competition may not advertise, offer to sell, or sell at retail sale or wholesale sale any item of merchandise at less than its cost to the retailer or its cost to the wholesaler, respectively.

(b) Proof of an advertisement, offer to sell, or sale of an item of merchandise by a retailer or wholesaler at less than its cost to the retailer or its cost to the wholesaler, respectively, is prima facie evidence of intent to injure a competitor or to destroy competition.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 11-324 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-324
§11–324.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before October 1 of each year, the authority shall submit a report to:

(1) the Governor;

(2) the governing body of each county in which the facility is located;

(3) the Department; and

(4) in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.

(b) The report shall include a complete operating and financial statement and a summary of the activities of the authority during the preceding fiscal year.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-310 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-310
§11–310.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission may delegate to a hearing committee of at least 3 of its members the power to hold adjudicatory proceedings under this title, including evidentiary hearings.

(b) (1) A unanimous decision by the hearing committee is binding and is a final decision of the Commission.

(2) If the decision of the hearing committee is not unanimous, a de novo hearing shall be conducted by the Commission.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 11-309 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-309
§11–309.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other qualifications and requirements established by the Board, the Board shall establish continuing education requirements as a condition to the renewal of licenses and certificates under this title.

(b) (1) The continuing education required by the Board shall be in courses approved by the Board.

(2) The Board may not require a nontherapeutically certified optometrist to attend more than 50 hours in any licensing period.

(3) The Board shall require a therapeutically certified optometrist to attend at least 50 hours of continuing education in a licensing period.

(4) (i) In each licensing period, a therapeutically certified optometrist shall attend 30 hours of continuing education on the use and management of therapeutic pharmaceutical agents.

(ii) The 30 hours of continuing education required under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall be counted toward the total number of required hours of continuing education in a licensing period.

(c) At the time a licensee applies for license renewal, the licensee shall submit to the Board, on a form provided by the Board, a certification that the licensee has attended the required courses.

(d) The Board may refuse to renew the license of a licensee who has failed:

(1) To attend the required courses; or

(2) To submit certification of attendance at the required courses.

(e) The Board may waive the continuing education requirements in cases of illness or other undue hardship on the licensee.

(f) The Board may use any funds allocated to it for continuing education as State funds to match federal funds for providing continuing education.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-1009 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 10 / Section 11-1009
§11–1009.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A decision, order, or action taken as a result of a hearing under § 11–1008 of this subtitle shall be in writing and accompanied by findings of fact.

(2) The findings of fact shall consist of a concise statement on each issue in the case.

(3) A finding of not guilty terminates the action.

(4) If the hearing board makes a finding of guilt, the hearing board shall:

(i) reconvene the hearing;

(ii) receive evidence; and

(iii) consider the correctional officer’s past job performance and other relevant information as factors before making recommendations to the managing official.

(5) A copy of the decision or order, findings of fact, conclusions, and written recommendations for action shall be delivered or mailed promptly to:

(i) the correctional officer or the correctional officer’s counsel or representative of record; and

(ii) the managing official.

(b) (1) After a disciplinary hearing and a finding of guilt, the hearing board may recommend the penalty it considers appropriate under the circumstances, including demotion, dismissal, transfer, loss of pay, reassignment, or other similar action that is considered punitive.

(2) The recommendation of a penalty shall be in writing.

(c) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, the decision of the hearing board as to findings of fact and any penalty is final if:

(i) a managing official is an eyewitness to the incident under investigation; or

(ii) except in Harford County, a managing official has agreed with an exclusive collective bargaining representative recognized or certified under applicable law that the decision is final.

(2) The decision of the hearing board then may be appealed in accordance with § 11–1010 of this subtitle.

(3) Paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection is not subject to binding arbitration.

(d) (1) Within 30 days after receipt of the recommendations of the hearing board, the managing official shall:

(i) review the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the hearing board; and

(ii) issue a final order.

(2) The final order and decision of the managing official is binding and then may be appealed in accordance with § 11–1010 of this subtitle.

(3) The recommendation of a penalty by the hearing board is not binding on the managing official.

(4) The managing official shall consider the correctional officer’s past job performance as a factor before imposing a penalty.

(5) The managing official may increase the recommended penalty of the hearing board only if the managing official personally:

(i) reviews the entire record of the proceedings of the hearing board;

(ii) meets with the correctional officer and allows the correctional officer to be heard on the record;

(iii) discloses and provides in writing to the correctional officer, at least 10 days before the meeting, any oral or written communication not included in the record of the hearing board on which the decision to consider increasing the penalty is wholly or partly based; and

(iv) states on the record the substantial evidence relied on to support the increase of the recommended penalty.
Md. Code, Education § 11-1805 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 18 / Section 11-1805
§11–1805.
Status: in_force

§11–1805. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 31, 2027 PER CHAPTER 342 OF 2024 //

(a) (1) On or before June 1, 2025, each participating institution of higher education shall submit an interim report to the Commission on the status and effectiveness of the Pilot Program.

(2) On or before June 1, 2026, each participating institution of higher education shall submit a final report to the Commission on the status and effectiveness of the Pilot Program.

(b) On or before July 1, 2025, the Commission shall submit an interim report to each institution of higher education in the State, the Governor, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the operation of the Pilot Program.

(c) On or before July 1, 2026, the Commission shall submit a final report to each institution of higher education in the State, the Governor, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the operation and results of the Pilot Program.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 11-407 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-407
§11–407.
Status: in_force

(a) Every cooperative or other purchaser shall notify the producer of the results of any test and the basis of payment. The cooperative or other purchaser shall maintain records of the tests and payment in a manner specified by the Secretary.

(b) Every hauler, upon receipt of milk or other fluid dairy products, shall provide immediately the producer with a written statement indicating the correct quantity received. He shall provide also the cooperative or other purchaser with a written quantity statement upon delivering the milk or other fluid dairy products. The statement provided to the producer and the cooperative or other purchaser shall contain other information as specified by the Secretary.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-1A-02 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 1A / Section 11-1A-02
§11–1A–02.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any tax imposed under § 11-102 of this title, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a tax is imposed on the use, in the State, of electricity that is not delivered by a public service company.

(b) The special use tax on electricity does not apply to the use of:

(1) electricity that is:

(i) used for residential purposes; or

(ii) used exclusively for emergency back-up generation; or

(2) on-site generated electricity.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-902 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 9 / Section 11-902
§11–902.
Status: in_force

There is a Victim and Witness Protection and Relocation Program.
Md. Code, Insurance § 11-325 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-325
§11–325.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before October 1 of each year, each insurer that has been designated a major insurer on or before August 15 of the same year shall file a marketing plan with the Commissioner.

(b) The goal of the marketing plan shall be to ensure that the insurer markets and otherwise makes available insurance to those persons who reside in Baltimore City in the same manner as to persons who reside in other jurisdictions in the State.

(c) (1) The Commissioner shall review the marketing plan to determine whether the plan will achieve the goal stated in subsection (b) of this section.

(2) A marketing plan is deemed approved unless disapproved by the Commissioner within 30 days after submission.

(3) (i) If the marketing plan does not contain sufficient information for the Commissioner to determine if the plan will achieve the goal stated in subsection (b) of this section, the Commissioner shall require the major insurer to provide the needed information within 30 days after the Commissioner requests the information.

(ii) If additional information is required by the Commissioner under this paragraph, the time period for approval, disapproval, or deemed approval begins on the date the additional information is submitted.

(4) If the Commissioner determines that the marketing plan will not achieve the goal stated in subsection (b) of this section, the Commissioner shall require the major insurer to file for review and approval a revised marketing plan for Baltimore City.

(d) (1) On or before September 1 of each year, a major insurer may file a written request with the Commissioner for a 1-year exemption from the requirements of this section.

(2) The Commissioner may grant an exemption under this subsection if the Commissioner determines that for calendar year 1994 the major insurer wrote a de minimus amount of total yearly private passenger motor vehicle insurance, as determined by the Commissioner, in the Baltimore standard metropolitan statistical area.

(3) On or before September 15 of each year in which a request is filed, the Commissioner shall determine whether the exemption should be granted.

(e) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commissioner shall exempt from the requirements of this section an insurer that:

(i) on or after January 1, 1995, has limited the availability of its insurance to persons who are members of a club, group, or organization; and

(ii) uniformly requires eligibility for that club, group, or organization as a condition of providing insurance.

(2) On or before October 1 of each year, each major insurer exempted under this subsection shall file a marketing plan for Baltimore City.

(3) The goal of the marketing plan shall be to ensure that the insurer markets and otherwise makes available insurance to those persons who reside in Baltimore City and who otherwise satisfy the eligibility conditions of the insurer, in the same manner as to persons who reside in other jurisdictions in the State.

(f) Unless otherwise exempted from the requirements of this section, the failure of a major insurer to file or substantially implement a marketing plan for Baltimore City or to market and otherwise make available insurance to those persons who reside in Baltimore City in the same manner as to persons who reside in other jurisdictions in the State as required under this section is, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, grounds for the imposition of the penalties provided under §§ 4-113 and 4-114 of this article.

(g) This section does not authorize the Commissioner to require that an insurer place an insurance producer in a particular location or jurisdiction.

(h) If the market share of private passenger premium written by a major insurer in Baltimore City equals or exceeds 75% of the market share of private passenger premium written by the major insurer in any year in the State, excluding Baltimore City, the major insurer is not required to file a marketing plan under this section for the following year.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 11-306 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-306
§11–306.
Status: in_force

In any action brought under this subtitle, it is a defense that the personnel action was based on grounds other than the employee’s exercise of any rights protected under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-1202 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 12 / Section 11-1202
§11–1202.
Status: in_force

There is a Pimlico Community Development Authority.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-1405 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 14 / Section 11-1405
§11–1405.
Status: in_force

(a) In evaluating the applications submitted in accordance with § 11–1404 of this subtitle and selecting eligible entities to receive a matching grant under the Program, the Division shall:

(1) seek equitable geographic and demographic diversity, including rural and urban areas;

(2) ensure that selected eligible entities will serve areas where direct care, or a related occupation, is an in–demand industry sector or occupation; and

(3) give priority to eligible entities proposing to predominately serve the individuals described under § 11–1404(c)(10)(i) and (ii) of this subtitle.

(b) An eligible entity shall secure contributions for the project in an amount of money or other consideration at least equal in value to the amount of money requested from the Program.

(c) (1) The Division may not award a matching grant to an eligible entity that exceeds $50,000 each year.

(2) If the Division receives applications for matching grants totaling more than the amount of funds appropriated for the Program for a fiscal year, the Division shall award the grants on a pro rata basis.

(d) The Division shall encourage each eligible entity receiving a matching grant under the Program, in developing and carrying out a project, to consult with:

(1) institutions of higher education;

(2) the Maryland Department of Health;

(3) one–stop career centers; and

(4) organizations with expertise in the needs of women, racial minorities, immigrants, and the impoverished.

(e) An eligible entity that carries out activities for purposes of recruiting, retaining, or providing advancement opportunities to direct care workers before receipt of a matching grant under the Program may use the grant to continue carrying out those activities.

(f) A matching grant awarded under the Program shall be valid for at least 3 years.

(g) An eligible entity receiving a matching grant under the Program shall use the funds to carry out at least one project or to continue an activity commenced before receipt of the grant that:

(1) develops and implements a strategy for the recruitment, retention, or advancement of direct care workers that includes an activity described in the eligible entity’s application; and

(2) provides compensation to each direct care worker for any training received under the project or activity.

(h) (1) An eligible entity receiving a matching grant under the Program may use not more than 10% of the funds of the grant for costs associated with the administration of a project under the Program.

(2) An eligible entity receiving a matching grant under the Program shall use at least 5% of the funds of the grant to provide direct financial assistance, such as supportive services, to direct care workers to support the financial needs of the direct care workers to enter, remain enrolled in, and complete the project assisted by the grant.

(3) An eligible entity receiving a matching grant under the Program shall use the grant to supplement, and not supplant, the amount of funds that, in the absence of the grant, would be available to address the recruitment, retention, or advancement of direct care workers in the region served by the eligible entity.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-304 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-304
§11–304.
Status: in_force

(a) Every marketing agreement is subject to the provisions of this section, whether or not expressly set forth in the agreement.

(b) (1) Until midnight of the seventh business day after the day a marketing agreement is signed or entered into, the dealer may cancel it by giving written notice of cancellation to the distributor in person or by registered or certified mail.

(2) Within 10 days after delivery of the notice of cancellation, the dealer shall return to the distributor full possession of any service station, location, money, equipment, or merchandise loaned, sold, or delivered under the marketing agreement to the dealer by the distributor.

(3) The distributor shall give the dealer full credit or its cash equivalent for all money, equipment, and merchandise returned.

(c) The distributor may not set or maintain or attempt to set or maintain the price at which the dealer sells any product, and the price of any product may not be subject to enforcement or coercion by the distributor in any way. However, the distributor may counsel with the dealer concerning prices and may suggest prices to him.

(d) A distributor may only require a dealer to keep his retail outlet open for business for a specified number of hours per day or days per week when this requirement is negotiated in good faith by both parties and arrived at in mutual agreement and it is on the basis of a bona fide business need.

(e) The distributor may not require the dealer to use any promotion, premium, coupon, give–away, or rebate in the operation of the business. However, if not otherwise prohibited by law, the dealer may participate in a promotional, premium, coupon, give–away, or rebate program sponsored by the distributor.

(f) A distributor who intends not to renew a marketing agreement shall give notice of his intent to the retail service station dealer at least 90 days before the expiration of the term of the marketing agreement, whether or not the marketing agreement contains a provision for automatic renewal or, by its terms, expires at a fixed time. Failure to give notice constitutes a renewal of the marketing agreement for a term of one year from its stated expiration date. This notice requirement supersedes the notice provisions of § 8–402(b) of the Real Property Article as well as any notice provision set forth in the marketing agreement.

(g) The distributor may not unreasonably withhold his consent to any assignment, transfer, sale, or renewal of a marketing agreement, whether or not the marketing agreement contains a provision for automatic renewal or, by its terms, expires at a fixed time. Notice of intent not to renew a marketing agreement shall set forth, in specific detail, the reasons relied upon by the distributor for the nonrenewal.

(h) (1) Except with respect to a cancellation to which subsection (b) of this section applies, within 30 days after the date a marketing agreement is terminated or canceled, whether by mutual agreement or otherwise, the distributor shall repurchase from the dealer at the then current wholesale price all merchantable products purchased by the dealer from the distributor.

(2) The distributor may apply the proceeds of any repurchased product against any existing debt owed by the dealer to the distributor.

(3) The obligation to repurchase under this subsection is enforceable only to the extent that there are no other valid claims or liens against the products by or on behalf of other creditors of the dealer.

(i) (1) In addition to the provisions of subsection (h) of this section, if, without the written consent of the dealer, the distributor terminates, cancels, or unreasonably refuses to renew the marketing agreement, the distributor shall pay to the dealer the full value of any business goodwill which the dealer enjoys at the time he is notified of the termination, cancellation, or refusal to renew.

(2) The distributor shall make the payment required by this subsection within 30 days from the effective date of the termination, cancellation, or refusal to renew.

(3) This subsection does not apply if the dealer materially breaches the marketing agreement.

(j) The marketing agreement may not waive the right of either party to trial by jury or interposition of counter–claims or cross–claims.

(k) A clause in any lease or contract from a producer or refiner to a dealer for the use of a retail service station providing for a minimum monthly rental based on a certain volume of sales is not enforceable to the extent the minimum rent exceeds a sum equal to the minimum rent provided for in the lease or contract times a fraction, the denominator of which is the number of gallons of gasoline on which the minimum rent is based and the numerator of which is the number of gallons of gasoline made available by the producer or refiner to the dealer for that month.

(l) (1) A distributor who sets the retail price of gasoline through controlled outlets shall provide those noncontrolled outlets that it supplies with gasoline products at a wholesale price of at least 4 cents per gallon under the lowest price posted for each grade of gasoline at any controlled outlet. Violation of this subsection constitutes price discrimination as prohibited by § 11–204(a)(3) of this title.

(2) The provisions of this act do not apply to independent jobbers and farm cooperatives.

(m) (1) A franchise created by a marketing agreement under this subtitle is personal property and shall devolve on death or retirement of a service station dealer to a designated successor in interest of the dealer, limited to the dealer’s spouse, adult child, or adult stepchild.

(2) (i) Subject to the distributor’s approval which may not be unreasonably withheld, the successor dealer shall be granted a 1 year trial marketing agreement by the distributor, in the name of the successor dealer, under the same terms and conditions as were contained in the original agreement.

(ii) In accordance with subsection (g) of this section, during the period of the trial marketing agreement, and with the consent of the distributor, the successor dealer may:

1. Sell the business assets;

2. Assign the marketing agreement; or

3. Renew the marketing agreement under terms and conditions agreeable to the distributor and the successor dealer.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 11-306 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-306
§11–306.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall issue a license to any applicant who:

(1) Meets the requirements of this title;

(2) Pays to the Board the license fee set by the Board; and

(3) Submits to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 11–302.1 of this subtitle.

(b) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure, in determining whether to grant a license, the Board shall consider:

(1) The age at which the crime was committed;

(2) The nature of the crime;

(3) The circumstances surrounding the crime;

(4) The length of time that has passed since the crime;

(5) Subsequent work history;

(6) Employment and character references; and

(7) Other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to public health or safety.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11B-111.11 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11B / Subtitle 1 / Section 11B-111.11
§11B–111.
Status: in_force

§11B–111.11.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law or any provision in the declaration, bylaws, rules, deeds, agreements, or recorded covenants or restrictions of a homeowners association, the governing body of a homeowners association has the authority to treat an accessory dwelling unit as a separate lot for purposes of voting on a homeowners association matter.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11B-111.7 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11B / Subtitle 1 / Section 11B-111.7
§11B–111.
Status: in_force

§11B–111.7.

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law or any provision in the declaration, bylaws, rules, deeds, agreements, or recorded covenants or restrictions of a homeowners association, beginning on the date on which all lots that may be part of the development have been subdivided and recorded in the land records of the county in which the homeowners association is located, the declarant, when voting on a homeowners association matter, shall be entitled to one vote per lot that:

(1) Has been subdivided and recorded in the land records of the county in which the homeowners association is located; and

(2) Has not been sold to members of the public.

(b) Before the date on which all lots that may be part of the development have been subdivided and recorded in the land records of the county in which the homeowners association is located, the declarant, when voting on a homeowners association matter, shall be entitled to the number of votes set forth in the governing documents of the homeowners association.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 11-421 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-421
§11–421.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before October 1 of each year, the Corporation shall submit a report to:

(1) the Governor;

(2) the County Commissioners;

(3) the Department; and

(4) in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.

(b) The report shall include a complete operating and financial statement covering the operations of the Corporation during the preceding fiscal year and a summary of the activities of the Corporation during the preceding fiscal year.
Md. Code, Health - General § 11-107 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-107
§11–107.
Status: in_force

The Compact Administrator shall consult with the immediate family of any proposed transferee.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-507 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-507
§11–507.
Status: reserved

(a) After receiving recommendations from the Governor’s Workforce Development Board regarding youth and adult discretionary allocations, as provided for in §§ 128 and 133 of the federal Act, the Governor shall allocate federal funds in accordance with §§ 128 and 133 of the federal Act, the State plan, and State budget procedures.

(b) After receiving recommendations from the Governor’s Workforce Development Board regarding the utilization of federal funds for reservations for State activities under §§ 128 and 133(a) of the federal Act, the Governor, except for funds reserved for State purposes, shall distribute the remainder to the workforce investment areas in accordance with §§ 128 and 133 of the federal Act, the State plan, and State budget procedures.

(c) The Governor may provide State funds in the budget to qualify for funds under the federal Act, and for other purposes to promote the workforce development system to implement § 11-508 of this subtitle.

(d) Funds provided under the federal Act shall only be used for activities which are in addition to those which would otherwise be available in the area in the absence of such funds.

(e) Nothing in this section is intended to limit the ability of the State to use private resources and to contract with private or public entities to provide employment and training services or supportive services. �
Md. Code, Economic Development § 11-302 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-302
§11–302.
Status: reserved

(a) The General Assembly finds that:

(1) the economy of the State and its local governments will be greatly impacted by the closure or realignment of any military installation through any base realignment or closing action;

(2) although a closure or realignment will result in economic contraction and dislocation, it also affords opportunities to expand productive employment and expand the State’s economy and tax base;

(3) for this reason, the General Assembly enacted the Maryland Military Installation Strategic Planning Council Act; and

(4) the establishment of State–chartered public corporations to develop military installations slated for closure or realignment in the State would:

(i) serve the public interest;

(ii) complement existing State marketing programs administered by the Department through:

1. its Division of Business Development; and

2. financial assistance programs such as those of the Maryland Economic Development Assistance Authority and Fund and the Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority; and

(iii) serve as an additional means to achieve the mission of the Maryland Military Installation Council.

(b) The General Assembly intends that:

(1) an authority structure its projects to accelerate the transfer of facilities and sites from the federal government into productive reuse of the facilities and sites to maximize economic opportunities for the residents of the State; and

(2) this subtitle be a template for the structure, authorization, and operation of each authority accepted by the Office of Economic Adjustment of the United States Department of Defense to perform the tasks required when land is transferred from the federal government to an authority in accordance with the federal Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-717 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-717
§11–717.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Director” means the Director of the Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation.

(b) This section applies only in Montgomery County.

(c) (1) The County Council shall establish work release and prerelease programs in accordance with this section.

(2) A work release or prerelease program shall provide that an incarcerated individual of the County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation, on approval of the Director, may leave confinement during necessary and reasonable hours to seek or work at gainful employment and to participate in other rehabilitative activities, including:

(i) intensive counseling;

(ii) academic education;

(iii) home visitation;

(iv) transitional phased release programs; and

(v) maximum use of other community resources or other similar rehabilitative activities.

(d) (1) At any time during the confinement of an incarcerated individual of the County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation, the judge who ordered the confinement or, if that judge is unable to act, another judge of the committing court, may approve the transfer of the incarcerated individual to the work release/prerelease center to participate in a work release or prerelease program:

(i) in accordance with the selection requirements and programs established by the County Council; and

(ii) after a recommendation by the Director or the Director’s designee.

(2) After the incarcerated individual enters the work release or prerelease program, the judge who ordered confinement or, if that judge is unable to act, another judge of the committing court, may order the release of the incarcerated individual from custody based on:

(i) the recommendation of the Director or Director’s designee; and

(ii) the report of the incarcerated individual’s performance in the work release or prerelease program.

(3) When not employed or otherwise participating in a work release program, the incarcerated individual shall be confined in the prerelease center unless the committing court directs otherwise.

(e) (1) The Director or the Director’s designee shall collect the earnings of an incarcerated individual participating in a work release or prerelease program under this section, less any payroll deduction required by law.

(2) From the earnings of the incarcerated individual, the Director may deduct:

(i) the amount determined to be the cost to the county of providing food, lodging, and clothing for the incarcerated individual;

(ii) actual and necessary food, travel, and other expenses incidental to the incarcerated individual’s participation in the program;

(iii) an amount the incarcerated individual is legally obligated or desires to pay for the support of a dependent;

(iv) if applicable, a reasonable amount to repay the State or the county for an attorney appointed by the court; and

(v) court–ordered payments for restitution.

(3) The Director shall:

(i) credit to the incarcerated individual’s account any remaining balance; and

(ii) dispose of the balance in the incarcerated individual’s account as the incarcerated individual requests and the Director approves.

(f) (1) If an incarcerated individual violates a trust or a condition that the County Council establishes for conduct or employment, the incarcerated individual is subject to:

(i) removal from the program; and

(ii) cancellation of any earned diminution of the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement.

(2) If an incarcerated individual violates a condition or a term of the program and the Director or the Director’s designee removes the incarcerated individual from the program because of the violation, a judge of the committing court may redesignate the Division of Correction as the agency of custody for the remaining term of the incarcerated individual’s confinement.

(g) (1) The County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation shall provide all work release, prerelease, and similar services to county residents who are sentenced to the jurisdiction of the Division of Correction.

(2) The Commissioner of Correction may transfer to the County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation only those eligible individuals who are screened and recommended for approval for the work release or prerelease program, or both programs, by both correctional agencies.

(3) The county facilities shall operate in accordance with general operational standards that the Commissioner of Correction approves.

(4) The County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation and the Division of Correction shall negotiate a contract each year that provides for State reimbursement on a per diem basis for operational costs to the county for providing the community correctional services described in this section to incarcerated individuals sentenced to the Division of Correction and confined in the County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation.
Md. Code, State Government § 11-402 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-402
§11–402.
Status: in_force

(a) If feasible and with the cooperation of each State unit that has authority to issue a development permit, the Coordinator shall develop a State master application form and appropriate appendices for use in applying for multiple development permits.

(b) The State master application form and its appendices may be used instead of individual application forms.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-903 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 9 / Section 11-903
§11–903.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) Each fund is a special continuing, nonlapsing fund.

(2) (i) Each fund consists of:

1. profits derived from the sale of goods through the commissary operation and telephone and vending machine commissions; and

2. subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, money received from other sources.

(ii) Money from the General Fund of the State or county, including any federal funds, may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to a fund.

(3) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the chief financial officer for a county shall separately hold and shall account for each fund in the county.

(ii) The chief financial officer for Dorchester County or the managing official of the local correctional facility as designated by Dorchester County shall separately hold and shall account for each fund in Dorchester County.

(4) This section may not be construed to:

(i) prohibit a periodic or special audit by the State, the federal government, or a county that provides funds for a local correctional facility; or

(ii) affect the calculation of reimbursement rates, as provided in § 9-403 of this article.

(b) (1) Each fund shall be invested and reinvested in the same manner as other county funds.

(2) Any investment earnings of a fund shall be credited to the fund.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-623 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-623
§11–623.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Advisory Committee” means the Maryland Standardbred Race Fund Advisory Committee.

(c) “Fund” means the Maryland Standardbred Race Fund.

(d) “Fund Race” means a race funded by the Maryland Standardbred Fund.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-305 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-305
§11–305.
Status: in_force

Subject to the notice requirements of § 11-306 of this subtitle, in any action filed under this subtitle which is based on a termination or cancellation of a marketing agreement, it is a defense that the marketing agreement was terminated or canceled:

(1) By mutual agreement of the parties, provided however, that the mutual agreement is void and unenforceable unless it clearly states that it is not effective until the seventh business day after the date of its execution during which time either the dealer or the distributor have the absolute right to rescind such mutual agreement by written notice to the other;

(2) Because of the bankruptcy or insolvency of the dealer;

(3) Because the dealer failed to comply with an express requirement of the marketing agreement; or

(4) Because the dealer failed to act in good faith in carrying out the terms of the marketing agreement.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 11-110 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-110
§11–110.
Status: in_force

(a) The owner or operator of a mine, quarry, or other operation or business that uses explosives, or a contractor who performs work that uses explosives, required to obtain a license to engage in business as a dealer under this subtitle:

(1) may issue or sell to each employee only the amount of explosives as is reasonably required by that employee to perform the employee’s duties;

(2) shall ensure that any explosives issued or sold to an employee are not taken by the employee to a place not necessary for the employee to perform the employee’s duties; and

(3) shall ensure that any unused explosives are returned to the owner, operator, or contractor on termination of the work for which the explosives were issued or sold to the employee.

(b) Regardless of whether the owner, operator, or contractor has obtained a license to engage in business as a dealer, an employee of the owner, operator, or contractor need not obtain a license to possess explosives other than explosives for use in firearms in order to possess explosives issued or sold to the employee by the owner, operator, or contractor.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-1001 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 10 / Section 11-1001
§11–1001.
Status: in_force

(a) Except in accordance with a license, a person may not hold, or aid or abet in holding, a race meeting at which horses are raced for a purse, reward, or stake.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 for each day of violation or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-916 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 9 / Section 11-916
§11–916.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a State Victims of Crime Fund.

(b) (1) The Fund shall be used to pay for:

(i) carrying out Article 47 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights;

(ii) carrying out the guidelines for the treatment and assistance for victims and witnesses of crimes and delinquent acts provided in §§ 11–1002 and 11–1003 of this title;

(iii) carrying out any laws enacted to benefit victims and witnesses of crimes and delinquent acts; and

(iv) supporting child advocacy centers established under § 11–923(h) of this subtitle.

(2) The Fund may pay for the administrative costs of the Fund.

(c) The Board shall administer the Fund.

(d) Grants awarded by the Board shall be equitably distributed among all purposes of the Fund described in subsection (b) of this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-123 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-123
§11–123.
Status: in_force

“Flammable liquid” means any liquid that has a flash point of 100 degrees or less Fahrenheit, as determined by a Tagliabue or equivalent closed cup test device.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 11-106 — MD Code / Article get / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-106
§11–106.
Status: reserved

(a) Unless otherwise expressly provided by a will or other controlling instrument, under which a gift is made to or for the benefit of the surviving spouse of a decedent which qualifies for an estate tax marital deduction under the tax law of the United States and the amount or size of the gift is defined by the terms of the will or other controlling instrument in terms of the maximum marital deduction allowable under the tax law, the definitions do not constitute a direction by the decedent to the fiduciary to exercise an election respecting the deduction of estate administration expenses or the determination of the estate tax valuation date, which the fiduciary may have under the tax law, only in a manner as will result in a larger allowable estate tax marital deduction than if the contrary election had been made.

(b) (1) In this subsection the following words have the meanings indicated.

(i) “Marital deduction formula clause” means any provision of a will or other controlling instrument that makes a bequest or transfer, the size or amount of which is determined in whole or in part with reference to the amount allowable to a decedent’s estate as a marital deduction under the tax law of the United States.

(ii) “Qualified terminable interest property” means property described in § 2056(b)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(2) If a will or other controlling instrument executed on or before September 12, 1981 contains a marital deduction formula clause, an election by the personal representative or other authorized person to treat property not transferred pursuant to the clause as qualified terminable interest property for purposes of the estate tax marital deduction under the tax law of the United States shall neither increase nor decrease the amount or fraction of the estate, trust, or other fund transferred pursuant to the clause, unless a codicil to the will or amendment to another controlling instrument executed after September 12, 1981 shall expressly otherwise provide.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11B-111.1 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11B / Subtitle 1 / Section 11B-111.1
§11B–111.
Status: in_force

§11B–111.1.

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

(2) “Family child care home” has the meaning stated in § 9.5–301 of the Education Article.

(3) “Family child care provider” has the meaning stated in § 9.5–301 of the Education Article.

(4) “Large family child care home” has the meaning stated in § 9.5–301 of the Education Article.

(5) “No–impact home–based business” means a business that:

(i) Is consistent with the residential character of the dwelling unit;

(ii) Is subordinate to the use of the dwelling unit for residential purposes and requires no external modifications that detract from the residential appearance of the dwelling unit;

(iii) Uses no equipment or process that creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical or electronic interference detectable by neighbors or that causes an increase of common expenses that can be solely and directly attributable to a no–impact home–based business; and

(iv) Does not involve use, storage, or disposal of any grouping or classification of materials that the United States Secretary of Transportation or the State or any local governing body designates as a hazardous material.

(b) The provisions of this section relating to no–impact home–based businesses do not apply to a homeowners association that:

(1) Has adopted, prior to July 1, 1999, procedures in accordance with its covenants, declaration, or bylaws for the prohibition or regulation of no–impact home–based businesses; or

(2) Is restricted for occupancy to individuals over a specified age.

(c) (1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (d) of this section, a recorded covenant or restriction, a provision in a declaration, or a provision of the bylaws or rules of a homeowners association:

(i) May not prohibit or restrict the:

1. Establishment and operation of family child care homes or large family child care homes; or

2. Use of the roads, sidewalks, and other common elements of the homeowners association by users of the family child care home or large family child care home; and

(ii) If the recorded covenant or restriction, provision in a declaration, or provision of the bylaws or rules of a homeowners association otherwise prohibits or restricts commercial or business activity in general but does not expressly apply to no–impact home–based business, may not be construed to prohibit or restrict no–impact home–based businesses.

(2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (d) of this section, the operation of a family child care home, large family child care home, or no–impact home–based business shall be:

(i) Considered a residential activity; and

(ii) A permitted activity.

(3) A recorded covenant or restriction, a provision in a declaration, or a provision of the bylaws or rules of a homeowners association may not limit the number of children for which a family child care home or large family child care home provides family child care to below the number authorized by the State Department of Education.

(d) (1) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph and subject to the provisions of paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a homeowners association may include in its declaration, bylaws, or recorded covenants and restrictions a provision expressly prohibiting the use of a residence as a no–impact home–based business.

(ii) A provision described under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph expressly prohibiting the use of a residence as a no–impact home–based business shall apply to an existing no–impact home–based business in the homeowners association.

(2) A provision described under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection expressly prohibiting the use of a residence as a no–impact home–based business may not be enforced unless it is approved by a simple majority of the total eligible voters of the homeowners association, not including the developer, under the voting procedures contained in the declaration or bylaws of the homeowners association.

(3) If a homeowners association includes in its declaration, bylaws, or recorded covenants and restrictions a provision prohibiting the use of a residence as a no–impact home–based business, it shall also include a provision stating that the prohibition may be eliminated and no–impact home–based businesses may be approved by a simple majority of the total eligible voters of the homeowners association under the voting procedures contained in the declaration or bylaws of the homeowners association.

(4) If a homeowners association includes in its declaration, bylaws, or recorded covenants and restrictions a provision expressly prohibiting the use of a residence as a no–impact home–based business, the prohibition may be eliminated and no–impact home–based business activities may be permitted by the approval of a simple majority of the total eligible voters of the homeowners association under the voting procedures contained in the declaration or bylaws of the homeowners association.

(e) A homeowners association may include in its declaration, bylaws, rules, or recorded covenants and restrictions a provision that:

(1) Requires family child care providers to pay on a pro rata basis based on the total number of family child care homes operating in the homeowners association any increase in insurance costs of the homeowners association that are solely and directly attributable to the operation of family child care homes in the homeowners association; and

(2) Imposes a fee for use of common areas in a reasonable amount not to exceed $50 per year on each family child care home or no–impact home–based business which is registered and operating in the homeowners association.

(f) (1) The homeowners association may require residents to notify the homeowners association before opening a family child care home or large family child care home.

(2) The homeowners association may require residents to notify the homeowners association before opening a no–impact home–based business.

(g) (1) A family child care provider in a homeowners association:

(i) Shall obtain the liability insurance described under §§ 19–106 and 19–203 of the Insurance Article in at least the minimum amount described under that statute; and

(ii) May not operate without the liability insurance described under item (i) of this paragraph.

(2) A homeowners association may not require a family child care provider to obtain insurance in an amount greater than the minimum amount required under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(h) A homeowners association may restrict or prohibit a no–impact home–based business in any common areas.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-504 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-504
§11–504.
Status: in_force

(a) A vendor shall keep:

(1) complete and accurate records of:

(i) all retail sales and sales for use; and

(ii) the sales and use tax collected; and

(2) other records in the form that the Comptroller requires by regulation, including bills of lading and invoices.

(b) A vendor shall make the records under subsection (a) of this section available for inspection and examination by the Comptroller at any time during business hours.

(c) A vendor shall keep the records required under subsection (a) of this section for 4 years, unless the Comptroller:

(1) consents in writing to an earlier destruction of the records; or

(2) requires in writing that the records be kept longer.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 11-401 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-401
§11–401.
Status: in_force

Any employee may terminate employment by resigning from the employee's position.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11B-113.6 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11B / Subtitle 1 / Section 11B-113.6
§11B–113.
Status: in_force

§11B–113.6.

(a) (1) Notwithstanding language contained in the governing documents of the homeowners association, the governing body may authorize meetings of the homeowners association, the governing body, or a committee of the homeowners association to be conducted or attended by telephone conference, video conference, or similar electronic means.

(2) If a meeting is conducted by telephone conference, video conference, or similar electronic means, the equipment or system used must permit any lot owner, board member, or committee member in attendance to hear and be heard by all others participating in the meeting.

(3) A link or instructions on how to access the meeting by telephone conference, video conference, or similar electronic means shall be included in the notice of the meeting.

(4) No specific authorization from lot owners shall be required to hold a meeting electronically.

(b) Any lot owner, board member, or committee member attending a meeting by telephone conference, video conference, or similar electronic means shall be deemed present for quorum and voting purposes.

(c) (1) (i) Any matter requiring a vote of the homeowners association may be set by the governing body for a vote at the meeting, and a ballot may be delivered to members with notice of the meeting.

(ii) Only those lot owners present during the telephone conference, video conference, or similar electronic meeting shall be authorized to vote a ballot in accordance with this subsection.

(iii) Lot owners who are not present at the meeting may:

1. Vote by proxy in accordance with the requirements of the governing documents and this title; and

2. Be considered present for quorum purposes through their proxy.

(2) (i) The governing body may set a reasonable deadline for return of a ballot to the homeowners association, including return by electronic transmission.

(ii) The deadline for return of the ballot shall be not later than 24 hours after the conclusion of the meeting.

(d) Notwithstanding language contained in the governing documents of the homeowners association, nominations from the floor at the meeting are not required if at least one candidate has been nominated to fill each open position in the governing body.

(e) The inability of a lot owner to join a meeting due to technical difficulties with the lot owner’s telephone, computer, or other electronic device does not invalidate the meeting or any action taken at the meeting.
Md. Code, Election Law § 11-304 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-304
§11–304.
Status: in_force

(a) A candidate or absentee voter aggrieved by the decision of a local board to reject, or not to reject, an absentee ballot shall have the right of appeal to the circuit court for the county.

(b) The appeal must be filed within 5 days from the date of the completion of the official canvass by the board of all the votes cast at the election.

(c) The appeal shall be heard de novo, without a jury, as soon as possible.

(d) (1) The decision of the circuit court may be appealed to the Appellate Court of Maryland, provided the appeal is taken within 48 hours from the entry of the decision of the circuit court.

(2) The appeal shall be heard and decided on the original papers, including a written transcript of the testimony taken in the case.

(3) The original papers and the transcript shall be transmitted to the Appellate Court of Maryland within 5 days from the taking of the appeal, and the appeal shall be heard as soon as possible.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 11-207 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-207
§11–207.
Status: in_force

On or before December 31 of each year, the Council shall report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.
Md. Code, State Government § 11-522 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-522
§11–522.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An applicant for a development permit may appeal the determination of a State unit under § 11-521 of this subtitle on the grounds that:

(i) the specific information, test, or study is unnecessary; or

(ii) the time stated by the State unit for completion is unreasonable.

(2) The appeal shall be made:

(i) to the board of review of the State unit; or

(ii) if the State unit does not have a board of review or its board of review does not have jurisdiction to review the development permit, to the Board of Public Works.

(b) The appeal must be taken within 30 days after the applicant receives the determination.

(c) (1) The board of review or the Board of Public Works:

(i) shall consider the appeal promptly;

(ii) may affirm, modify, or reverse the determination of the State unit; and

(iii) may set a new hearing date with respect to the application.

(2) The applicant has the burden to show that the determination of the State unit was improper.

(3) The State unit shall continue its evaluation of the development project, including tests and studies, through the appeal procedure.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-1105 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 11 / Section 11-1105
§11–1105.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle provides minimum standards to protect consumers in the State.

(b) A county, a municipality, or an agency of a county or municipality may adopt standards concerning distress sales, within the scope of its authority, only if the standards:

(1) Are at least as stringent as the provisions of this subtitle; and

(2) Are not inconsistent with the provisions of this subtitle.

(c) This subtitle is enforceable under Title 13 of this article or by any appropriate local jurisdiction.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-1503 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 15 / Section 11-1503
§11–1503.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall accept and process a license application before the construction of the establishment at the location described in the application, if the application includes detailed plans of:

(1) the establishment to be constructed;

(2) the parking area to be provided; and

(3) the general traffic flow in the area.

(b) (1) The license application shall be processed in the same manner as a license application for a location on which the establishment is already constructed.

(2) Approval of the application is subject to:

(i) completion of the establishment in accordance with the plans under subsection (a) of this section; and

(ii) approval by the county building inspector, the county health department, and an inspector for the Board.

(c) (1) If an approved license application is not used within 1 year after the date of approval, the approval is void unless the applicant files a written application with the Board for an extension.

(2) The Board may approve or deny an extension.

(3) The Board shall provide written notice to the applicant at the time of application that the approval is void if the license is not in use within 1 year after the date of approval.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-205 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-205
§11–205.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint an executive director for the Commission from a list of at least 3 nominees submitted by the Commission.

(2) The executive director is in the executive service in the State Personnel Management System and serves at the pleasure of the Secretary.

(b) The executive director shall:

(1) collect the taxes and fees imposed under this title or regulations adopted by the Commission;

(2) keep the records and papers of the Commission, including a record of each proceeding;

(3) administer the licensing of individuals who work in connection with racing;

(4) prepare, issue, and submit reports of the Commission;

(5) administer the daily operation of the office of the Commission; and

(6) perform any other duty that the Commission directs.

(c) With the approval of the Commission, the executive director shall set the conditions under which a licensee must add to, change, make a reasonable improvement to, or repair property that a licensee owns or leases for racing.

(d) The executive director is entitled to:

(1) compensation in accordance with the State budget; and

(2) reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-104 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-104
§11–104.
Status: in_force

“Bicycle” means:

(1) A vehicle that:

(i) Is designed to be operated by human power;

(ii) Has two or three wheels, of which one is more than 14 inches in diameter; and

(iii) Has a drive mechanism other than by pedals directly attached to a drive wheel;

(2) An electric bicycle;

(3) A moped; or

(4) An electric low speed scooter.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 11-102 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-102
§11–102.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall adopt and enforce safety standards for gas service installations at locations where service is provided to:

(1) 10 or more customers by pipes from a liquefied petroleum gas storage tank; or

(2) at least 2 but fewer than 10 customers, by underground pipes from a liquefied petroleum gas storage tank, if a portion of the system is located in a public place.

(b) (1) The owner of a facility at a location subject to subsection (a) of this section or the owner of the liquefied petroleum gas furnished shall comply with the safety standards of service.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, other sections of this division do not apply to an owner subject to this section.

(3) The Commission may apply Title 12, Subtitle 1 and §§ 2–117(a), 5–304, 7–301, 7–302, and 13–203 of this article to an owner subject to this section.

(c) When service begins, a person who furnishes gas service by pipes from a liquefied petroleum gas storage tank under subsection (a) of this section shall notify the Commission in writing about:

(1) the location of each installation;

(2) the number of customers or dwelling units furnished service at each location; and

(3) the name and address of the office responsible for the service.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 11-404 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-404
§11–404.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to an examination in aid of enforcement of a money judgment entered or recorded in a circuit court or in the District Court.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, in ruling on a request by a judgment creditor for an examination in aid of enforcement, the court may not require the judgment creditor to show that good cause exists for the examination.

(2) The court may require a judgment creditor to show that good cause exists for the examination of a person if the court granted a request by the judgment creditor for an examination of the same person within the previous 12 months.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-711 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-711
§11–711.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Comptroller takes an action under § 11-710 of this subtitle, the Comptroller shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Comptroller.

(b) The Comptroller shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(c) The Comptroller may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-221 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-221
§11–221.
Status: in_force

(a) The sales and use tax does not apply to:

(1) a sale of an admission by a person whose gross receipts from the sale are subject to the admissions and amusement tax;

(2) a sale of a communication service, other than a taxable service, rendered by a person whose charge for a communication service is or would be subject to the federal excise tax as described in § 4251 of the Internal Revenue Code in effect on July 1, 1979;

(3) a sale of a motor fuel that is subject to the motor fuel tax or the motor carrier tax;

(4) except for a rental, a sale of a motor vehicle, other than a house or office trailer, that is subject to the motor vehicle excise tax under § 13-809 or § 13-811 of the Transportation Article;

(5) a lease of a motor vehicle that is leased for a period of at least 1 year;

(6) a rental of a motion picture, motion picture trailer, or advertising poster for display on theater premises by a person whose gross receipts from the activity related to the rental is subject to the admissions and amusement tax; or

(7) except for a rental, a sale of a vessel that is subject to the excise tax under § 8-716 of the Natural Resources Article.

(b) If a person who buys tangible personal property, a digital code, a digital product, or a taxable service in a retail sale pays the sales and use tax when the retail sale is made, the person is not required to pay the tax again when the person uses that tangible personal property, digital code, digital product, or taxable service in the State.

(c) (1) To the extent that a buyer pays another state a tax on a sale or gross receipts from a sale of tangible personal property, a digital code, a digital product, or a taxable service that the buyer acquires before the property, digital code, digital product, or service enters this State, the sales and use tax does not apply to use of the property or service in this State.

(2) If the tax paid to another state is less than the sales and use tax, the buyer shall pay the difference between the sales and use tax and the amount paid to the other state in accordance with the formula under § 11–303(b) of this title.

(d) A retail sale of a digital product subject to tax under this title does not include a retail sale that is subject to tax in accordance with any other provision of this article.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-226 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-226
§11–226.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this subsection, “Energy Star product” means an air conditioner, clothes washer or dryer, furnace, heat pump, standard size refrigerator, compact fluorescent light bulb, dehumidifier, boiler, or programmable thermostat that has been designated as meeting or exceeding the applicable Energy Star efficiency requirements developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Department of Energy.

(2) Beginning in calendar year 2011, the weekend that consists of the Saturday immediately preceding the third Monday in February through the third Monday in February each year shall be a tax–free weekend during which the exemption under paragraph (3) of this subsection shall apply.

(3) During the tax–free weekend established under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the sales and use tax does not apply to the sale of any:

(i) Energy Star product; or

(ii) solar water heater.

(b) The sales and use tax does not apply to the sale of a multifuel pellet stove designed to burn agricultural field corn.
Md. Code, Insurance § 11-302 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-302
§11–302.
Status: in_force

(a) The purposes of this subtitle are:

(1) to protect policyholders and the public against the adverse effect of excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory rates;

(2) as the most effective way to produce rates that conform to the standards of paragraph (1) of this subsection, to encourage independent action by insurers and reasonable price competition among insurers;

(3) to provide formal regulatory controls for use if price competition fails;

(4) to authorize cooperative action among insurers in the rate making process and to regulate that cooperation in order to prevent practices that tend to bring about monopoly or to lessen or destroy competition; and

(5) to provide rates that are responsive to competitive market conditions and to improve the availability of insurance in the State.

(b) This subtitle shall be construed liberally to achieve the purposes stated in subsection (a) of this section, which shall constitute an aid and guide to interpretation of this subtitle but not an independent source of power.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-110 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-110
§11–110.
Status: in_force

In addition to testing allowed under § 11–112 of this subtitle, the court may order a person charged with a prohibited exposure to give a blood sample to be tested for the presence of HIV or hepatitis C if:

(1) the person is charged with a prohibited exposure within 1 year after the prohibited exposure occurred;

(2) a victim or victim’s representative requests the testing in writing to the State’s Attorney in the county where the prohibited exposure occurred; and

(3) the court finds probable cause to believe that a prohibited exposure occurred.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 11-406.1 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-406.1
§11–406.
Status: in_force

§11–406.1.

(a) An individual who holds an unlimited docking master license as of September 30, 2004, shall be issued an unlimited license upon completion of an application on the form that the Board provides.

(b) The Board shall set by regulation the training and experience requirements that must be met before a pilot who previously held a docking master license may be assigned work in addition to the berthing and unberthing of vessels with tug assistance and the shifting of a vessel within a port with tug assistance.

(c) The Board shall set by regulation the training and experience requirements that must be met before a pilot who previously provided pilotage service as defined in § 11-101(i)(1) of this title may be assigned work that includes the berthing and unberthing of vessels with tug assistance or the shifting of a vessel within a port with tug assistance.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-213 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-213
§11–213.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before September 15 of each year, the Commission shall submit a report to the Secretary and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Legislative Policy Committee about the preceding calendar year.

(b) Each report shall include:

(1) a statement of receipts and disbursements of the Commission;

(2) a summary of major events that occurred the preceding year that affected horse racing in the State, including any significant changes at tracks in the region as well as a discussion of legislative initiatives in the State;

(3) a 5–year assessment of each track regarding:

(i) attendance;

(ii) purse distributions;

(iii) live racing days that are allocated and used;

(iv) betting on live racing that is held at that track broken down by the following categories:

1. betting conducted at the live track;

2. betting conducted at other Maryland tracks;

3. betting conducted at satellite simulcast facilities in the State; and

4. betting conducted through out–of–state satellite simulcasting;

(v) betting that is conducted at the live track on races simulcast from other tracks in the State; and

(vi) betting that is conducted at the live track on races simulcast from out–of–state tracks;

(4) information on all simulcast betting at satellite simulcast facilities in the State, including information on how much is wagered on in–State races and how much is bet on out–of–state races;

(5) information on all simulcast betting that is conducted out of state on races being run live in this State;

(6) to the extent available, information on the breeding industry in the State, including:

(i) the number of breeders in the State;

(ii) the number of foals registered in the State;

(iii) the average sales prices of foals; and

(iv) any other information pertaining to the regional and national ranking of the State for breeding;

(7) all other information that is currently provided by the Commission in its annual report;

(8) additional information on satellite simulcast facilities, as required under § 11–831 of this title;

(9) a summary of the activities of the Equine Health, Safety, and Welfare Advisory Committee and any recommendations by the Commission for changes to State law necessary for the enhancement of the health, safety, or welfare of horses engaged in racing and training at tracks and training facilities in the State; and

(10) any other information that is useful in explaining the financial viability of horse racing in the State and any recommendations to improve the industry.
Md. Code, Election Law § 11-503 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-503
§11–503.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of State Canvassers shall:

(1) (i) convene within 30 days after each election, unless the election was a special primary election that included a candidate for member of the Congress of the United States; and

(ii) if a majority of members of the Board of State Canvassers is not present, adjourn for not more than 1 day;

(2) within 1 day after convening, review the certified copies of the statements made by the boards of canvassers and determine which candidates, by the greatest number of votes, have been elected to each office and which questions have received a sufficient number of votes to be adopted or approved;

(3) if the Board of State Canvassers determines, based on clear and convincing evidence, that a statement by a board of canvassers is inaccurate, reject that statement and ascertain the accurate election results;

(4) prepare statewide election results for each candidate and question; and

(5) prepare and transmit a certified statement of the election results to the State Board.

(b) (1) If the Board of State Canvassers determines that a statement by a board of canvassers is inaccurate and must be rejected under subsection (a)(3) of this section, the Board of State Canvassers shall prepare and transmit a distinct written statement of the reasons for the determination, including the evidence on which the determination was based, to the State Board.

(2) If a member of the Board of State Canvassers dissents from a determination of an election result or reasonably believes that the conduct of a member of the Board of State Canvassers or a proceeding of the Board of State Canvassers was not in compliance with applicable law or regulation or was otherwise illegal or irregular, the member shall prepare and transmit a distinct written statement of the reasons for the dissent or concern to the State Board.

(3) The State Board shall maintain a file of the written statements submitted under this subsection by members of the Board of State Canvassers.

(c) The State Administrator shall transmit the certified election results to the Governor within 3 days after receipt.

(d) The State Board may adopt regulations consistent with this article governing the certification of election results.
Md. Code, Insurance § 11-501 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-501
§11–501.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This subtitle governs hearings, orders, and appeals in matters arising under this title.

(2) Sections 2-210 through 2-215 of this article do not apply to rating and rating organizations.

(3) Each order, decision, ruling, or finding of the Commissioner under this title is subject to judicial review under this subtitle.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, an order, decision, ruling, or finding of the Commissioner under § 11-344 of this title:

(1) is not subject to judicial review under this subtitle; and

(2) is subject to judicial review in accordance with § 2-215 of this article.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-805 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 8 / Section 11-805
§11–805.
Status: in_force

The purpose of adult education and literacy services is to:

(1) assist adults to become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self–sufficiency;

(2) assist adults who are parents or family members to obtain the education and skills necessary:

(i) to become full partners in the educational development of their children; and

(ii) to lead to sustainable improvements in the economic opportunities for their family;

(3) assist adults in attaining a secondary school diploma and in the transition to postsecondary education and training, including through career pathways; and

(4) assist immigrants and other individuals who are English language learners by:

(i) improving their English language proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills;

(ii) improving mathematics skills; and

(iii) acquiring an understanding of the American system of government, individual freedom, and the responsibilities of citizenship.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-932 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 9 / Section 11-932
§11–932.
Status: in_force

(a) A certifying entity or a certifying official may disclose information relating to a victim who is seeking certification, or who is seeking or has obtained U Nonimmigrant Status only:

(1) to comply with federal law, a court order, or a discovery obligation in the prosecution of a criminal offense; or

(2) if applicable, after the victim has waived confidentiality protections under the Violence Against Women Act under 34 U.S.C. § 12291(b)(2).

(b) This section may not be construed to alter or diminish the duties and requirements of a law enforcement officer, a State’s Attorney, or the Attorney General from disclosing exculpatory information to a defendant in a criminal case.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-111 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-111
§11–111.
Status: in_force

Any person who willfully violates any of the provisions of § 11-103 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or imprisonment not exceeding six months or both.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-902 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 9 / Section 11-902
§11–902.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland Jockey Injury Compensation Fund, Inc., established as a nonprofit corporation in the Department.

(b) The membership of the Maryland Jockey Injury Compensation Fund, Inc., shall consist of each licensed owner and trainer who is subject to assessment under this title.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-828 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 8 / Section 11-828
§11–828.
Status: in_force

(a) A satellite simulcast facility shall transmit directly to the sending track all pari-mutuel information about the money bet at the satellite simulcast facility.

(b) A sending track shall incorporate this information with information on pari-mutuel betting at the sending track.
Md. Code, Education § 11-1705 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 17 / Section 11-1705
§11–1705.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission shall allocate grant funding to any 4–year or 2–year public institution of higher education or regional higher education center that:

(i) Pledges a matching contribution to be used to implement the goals of the Program; and

(ii) Is designated as a hunger–free campus.

(2) Notwithstanding designation as a hunger–free campus under this subtitle, a 4–year or 2–year private institution of higher education or a regional higher education center operated by a private nonprofit institution of higher education is not eligible to receive grant funding under the Program.

(b) The Commission shall determine the amount of each grant.

(c) The Commission shall incorporate into the 2026–2030 State Plan for Higher Education a plan for addressing any basic needs insecurity of higher education students.

(d) (1) The Commission shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out the requirements of this subtitle.

(2) The regulations adopted under this subsection shall allow grant recipients to use grant funds flexibly to implement the goals of the Program, including giving recipients the ability to:

(i) Support emergency assistance;

(ii) Hire staff to manage initiatives related to the Program; and

(iii) Use grant funds for operational activities related to the Program.
Md. Code, Human Services § 11-201 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-201
§11–201.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a Maryland Legal Services Corporation.

(2) The Corporation is a nonstock corporation.

(b) The purpose of the Corporation is to receive and distribute funds to grantees that provide legal assistance to eligible clients in civil proceedings or matters.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-316 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-316
§11–316.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Commissioner may place an incarcerated individual in a center if the incarcerated individual:

(1) is a resident of:

(i) the county in which the center is located; or

(ii) for a regional center, one of the counties in the region;

(2) has:

(i) less than 6 months remaining on a sentence;

(ii) less than 6 months remaining until a determined parole date; or

(iii) a sentence of 3 years or less; and

(3) has been screened by a center staff member and approved by the center director as provided under subsection (b) of this section.

(b) (1) A center staff member shall screen an incarcerated individual for placement in a center.

(2) After a review of the screening data, the center director may approve a placement based on screening standards that are established by the community advisory board, the center director, and the Commissioner.

(3) The screening standards shall include a presentence investigation report if available and a complete record of previous convictions.

(c) (1) This subsection applies only to Cecil County.

(2) The Commissioner may place an incarcerated individual in a center operated by Cecil County if the incarcerated individual:

(i) has been committed by the court to the custody of the Commissioner;

(ii) is a legal resident of Cecil County;

(iii) has:

1. less than 6 months remaining on a sentence;

2. less than 6 months remaining until a determined parole date; or

3. a sentence of 3 years or less; and

(iv) has been screened by a center staff member and approved by the center director in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.

(3) The court may recommend that an incarcerated individual be placed in a center.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 11-103 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-103
§11–103.
Status: in_force

In a contract action brought against alleged joint debtors:

(1) The plaintiff need not prove their joint liability as alleged in order to maintain the action;

(2) The plaintiff may recover as in actions in tort against one or more of the defendants who are shown by the evidence to be indebted to the plaintiff; and

(3) Judgment shall be entered in the plaintiff’s favor against one or more of the defendants as fully as if the defendant or defendants against whom the plaintiff fails to establish a claim had not been joined in the suit.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 11-408 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-408
§11–408.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, in exercising its corporate powers, the Corporation:

(1) may carry out its corporate purposes without obtaining the consent of any other State unit; and

(2) is not subject to:

(i) Title 11 of the State Government Article (Consolidated Procedures for Development Permits); and

(ii) the following provisions of the State Finance and Procurement Article:

1. Title 2, Subtitles 2 (Gifts and Grants), 4 (Facsimile Signatures and Seals), and 5 (Facilities for Handicapped);

2. Title 3 (Budget and Management);

3. Title 4 (Department of General Services);

4. § 5A–304 (Maryland Historical Trust Property Acquisition);

5. Title 6, Subtitle 1 (Revenues: Studies and Estimates);

6. Title 7, Subtitles 1 (State Operating Budget), 2 (Disbursements and Expenditures), and 3 (Unspent Balances);

7. Title 8, Subtitle 1 (General Obligation Debt);

8. Title 10 (Board of Public Works – Miscellaneous Provisions); and

9. Division II (General Procurement Law).

(b) (1) The Corporation is subject to:

(i) the Public Information Act; and

(ii) the Open Meetings Act.

(2) For purposes of the Open Meetings Act, a project site visit or educational field tour may not be considered a meeting of the Corporation if no organizational business is conducted.

(c) The officers and employees of the Corporation are subject to the Maryland Public Ethics Law.

(d) The officers and employees of the Corporation are not subject to:

(1) Division II of the State Personnel and Pensions Article; or

(2) the provisions of Division I of the State Personnel and Pensions Article that govern the State Personnel Management System.

(e) The Corporation is subject to the same State and local regulatory requirements as any private corporation.

(f) A project of the Corporation is subject to the zoning and subdivision regulations of the political subdivision where the project is located.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-601 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-601
§11–601.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and Subtitle 7 of this title, this subtitle applies in all counties.

(b) This subtitle does not apply in Montgomery County.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-1305 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 13 / Section 11-1305
§11–1305.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class WS wine sampling license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a nonprofit organization.

(c) (1) The license authorizes the on–premises consumption of wine for sampling:

(i) on premises for which a Class B beer and wine or beer, wine, and liquor license has been issued, with the consent of the holder of the license for the premises; or

(ii) at a location that is not already licensed.

(2) The license holder may bring wine onto the Class B licensed premises for sampling.

(d) The nonprofit organization shall apply for the license at least 15 days before the license is issued.

(e) The Board may issue not more than 12 licenses in a license year to a single nonprofit organization.

(f) The license holder may serve a quantity of not more than 2 ounces from each offering to an individual.

(g) The license fee is $15 per day.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-905 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 9 / Section 11-905
§11–905.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “premises” means the land and the structures erected on it which are used for the commercial boarding of animals.

(b) A veterinarian, as defined in § 2-301(h) of the Agriculture Article, or a commercial boarding kennel operator who does not provide 24-hour supervision by a person physically on the premises to an animal under the care or custody of the veterinarian or the commercial boarding kennel operator shall provide written notification to the owner of the animal advising the owner of the lack of 24-hour supervision.

(c) Any person who violates the provisions of this section, or any regulation adopted to implement the provisions of this section, is subject to a fine not exceeding $50, in an action in the District Court in the State of Maryland.
Md. Code, Human Services § 11-401 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-401
§11–401.
Status: in_force

Nonstate funds received by the Corporation shall be accounted for and reported as receipts and disbursements separate and distinct from State funds.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-1306 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 13 / Section 11-1306
§11–1306.
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby created an interstate governmental entity known as the compact committee, to be comprised of one official from the racing commission, or its equivalent, of each party state, who shall be selected, serve, and be removed in accordance with the laws of the official’s party state.

(b) Each official shall have, in accordance with the laws of that party state, the assistance of that state’s racing commission, or its equivalent, in considering issues related to licensing of participants in live racing and in acting as representative of that state on the compact committee.

(c) Where an official is unable to perform any duty of the compact committee:

(1) an alternate shall serve, until the original can return to duty, as that party state’s official on the compact committee; and

(2) the designation of an alternate shall be communicated by that party state’s racing commission, or its equivalent, to the compact committee, as required by the applicable bylaws.

(d) The Chairman of the Commission shall designate the official, and official’s alternate, to represent the State of Maryland on the compact committee.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-211 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-211
§11–211.
Status: in_force

(a) The sales and use tax does not apply to:

(1) a sale, to or by a physician or hospital, of drugs or medical supplies;

(2) a sale of medicine;

(3) a sale of disposable medical supplies; or

(4) a sale of a patient’s medical records to the patient or the patient’s representative.

(b) The sales and use tax does not apply to a sale of:

(1) a hemodialysis drug or device, by a licensed pharmacist or by a person who holds a permit under § 12–603 of the Health Occupations Article, directly to a hemodialysis patient requiring regular home treatment;

(2) tangible personal property that is manufactured or adapted specifically to compensate for blindness, including braille slates and paper, items with braille markings, preset insulin syringes, and raised line drawing kits;

(3) a decoder for captioned television programs for use by a hearing–impaired individual;

(4) a telecommunications device that is adapted specifically for hearing–impaired individuals and is:

(i) a device that changes digital codes into tones for transmission through telephone lines;

(ii) a flashing signal device; or

(iii) a telebraille machine;

(5) an artificial eye, hearing device, or limb;

(6) a colostomy or ileostomy appliance;

(7) corrective eyeglasses;

(8) an orthopedic or surgical appliance prescribed by a physician and designed to be worn on the person of the user;

(9) a battery for an artificial hearing device or larynx, transcutaneous nerve stimulator, or electrically powered wheelchair;

(10) (i) a custom–made earmold for an artificial hearing device;

(ii) a battery charger for an artificial hearing device; or

(iii) a receiver for an artificial hearing device;

(11) crutches;

(12) a wheelchair;

(13) a hospital bed;

(14) an oxygen tent;

(15) any other sickroom equipment that the Comptroller defines by regulations or medical equipment that:

(i) can withstand repeated use;

(ii) is used exclusively to serve a medical purpose;

(iii) is not useful to a person in the absence of illness or injury; and

(iv) is for use in the home or on the individual’s person;

(16) tangible personal property for installation in a motor vehicle:

(i) to provide access to the motor vehicle by an individual with a disability; or

(ii) to permit an individual with a disability to operate the motor vehicle;

(17) a wig or hairpiece needed as a result of documented medical or surgical treatment;

(18) nicotine patches, nicotine gum, or any other product intended for use as an aid in tobacco use cessation and approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for that purpose;

(19) tangible personal property that is manufactured for the purpose of initiating, supporting, or sustaining breast–feeding, including breast pumps, breast pump kits, nipple enhancers, breast shields, breast shells, supplemental nursing systems, softcup feeders, feeding tubes, breast milk storage bags, periodontal syringes, finger feeders, haberman feeders, and purified lanolin;

(20) baby bottles or baby bottle nipples;

(21) a medical or clinical thermometer;

(22) a pulse oximeter;

(23) a blood pressure monitor;

(24) an N95, China KN95, Japan DS, Korea 1st Class, AS/NZS P2, or European FFP2 filtering facepiece respirator; or

(25) diabetic care items, including insulin, glucose tablets, glucose drinks, glucose gels, blood and urine ketone meters and supplies, insulin pumps, insulin pump infusion sets, insulin pump reservoirs or cartridges, continuous glucose monitors and related supplies, syringes, insulin injection devices, insulin pens, insulin pen needles, lancets and lancet devices, and testing strips for measuring blood sugar.

(c) The sales and use tax does not apply to a sale of:

(1) baby oil or baby powder;

(2) diapers;

(3) diaper rash cream;

(4) baby wipes;

(5) toothbrushes, toothpaste, tooth powders, mouthwash, dental floss, or other similar oral hygiene products; or

(6) sanitary pads, tampons, menstrual sponges, menstrual cups, or other similar feminine hygiene products.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-621 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-621
§11–621.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Defendant” means a person charged with or convicted of a crime in the State that involves or causes personal injury, death, or property loss as a direct result of the crime.

(2) “Defendant” includes a person found not criminally responsible for criminal conduct under § 3-109 of this article.

(c) “Notoriety of crimes contract” means a contract or other agreement with a defendant, or a representative or assignee of a defendant, with respect to:

(1) the reenactment of a crime in a movie, book, magazine article, tape recording, phonograph record, radio or television presentation, or live entertainment of any kind;

(2) the expression of the defendant’s thoughts, feelings, opinions, or emotions regarding a crime involving or causing personal injury, death, or property loss as a direct result of the crime; or

(3) the payment or exchange of money or other consideration or the proceeds or profits that directly or indirectly result from a crime, a sentence, or the notoriety of a crime or sentence.

(d) “Victim” means a person who suffers personal injury, death, or property loss as a direct result of crime.

(e) “Victim’s representative” includes the personal representative of the estate of a deceased victim and a beneficiary under a wrongful death action.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-410 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-410
§11–410.
Status: in_force

A marina that sells dyed diesel fuel, as defined in § 11–104(h) of this title:

(1) shall pay the sales and use tax to the Comptroller; and

(2) may not collect the sales and use tax from the buyer as a separately stated item.
Md. Code, Insurance § 11-342 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-342
§11–342.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “insurer” includes two or more affiliated insurers under common management or under common controlling ownership or other common effective legal control and in fact engaged in joint or cooperative underwriting, investment management, marketing, servicing, or administration of their business and affairs as insurers.

(b) An insurer or rating organization may not:

(1) monopolize, attempt to monopolize, or combine or conspire with another person or persons to monopolize the business of a kind of insurance, subdivision, or class of insurance;

(2) agree with another insurer or rating organization to charge or adhere to a rate, although insurers and rating organizations may continue to exchange statistical information;

(3) make an agreement with another insurer, rating organization, or other person to unreasonably restrain trade;

(4) make an agreement with another insurer, rating organization, or other person if the effect of the agreement may be substantially to lessen competition in the business of a kind of insurance, subdivision, or class of insurance; or

(5) make an agreement with another insurer or rating organization to refuse to deal with a person in connection with the sale of insurance.

(c) An insurer may not acquire or retain the capital stock or assets of, or have any common management with, another insurer if the acquisition, retention, or common management substantially lessens competition in the business of a kind of insurance, subdivision, or class of insurance.

(d) A rating organization or member or subscriber of a rating organization may not interfere with the right of an insurer to make its rates independently of the rating organization or to charge different rates from the rates made by the rating organization.

(e) A rating organization may not adopt a rule, require an agreement, or formulate or engage in a program that would require a member, subscriber, or insurer to:

(1) use some or all of its services;

(2) adhere to its rates, rating plan, rating systems, underwriting rules, or policy forms; or

(3) prevent an insurer from acting independently.

(f) (1) The Commissioner shall disapprove a rate in violation of this section in accordance with the procedures required by § 11-308(a) of this subtitle.

(2) A person that violates this section is subject to the penalties provided in § 11-344 of this subtitle.

(g) The Commissioner may maintain an action to enjoin a violation of this section.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-611 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-611
§11–611.
Status: in_force

For fiscal year 2006 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation to the Office of Financial Regulation for the purpose of creating necessary positions to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 11-408 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-408
§11–408.
Status: in_force

(a) A license shall be effective for 2 years from the date it is issued.

(b) (1) At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board shall mail or electronically transmit to the licensee:

(i) a renewal application form; and

(ii) a notice that states:

1. the date on which the current license expires; and

2. the amount of the renewal fee.

(2) If an electronic transmission under paragraph (1) of this subsection is returned to the Board as undeliverable, the Board shall mail to the licensee, at the last known address of the licensee, the materials required under paragraph (1) of this subsection within 10 business days of the date the Board received the notice that the electronic transmission was undeliverable.

(c) Before a license expires, the licensee periodically may renew it for an additional 2–year term, if the licensee:

(1) otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

(2) pays to the Board a renewal fee of:

(i) $600 for an unlimited license;

(ii) $300 for a 40–foot–draft limited license;

(iii) $300 for a 36–foot–draft limited license; or

(iv) $200 for a 32–foot–draft limited license; and

(3) submits to the Board a renewal application on the form that the Board provides.

(d) The Board shall renew the license of a licensee who meets the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-217 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-217
§11–217.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the Commissioner takes any action under § 11-215 or § 11-216(a) of this subtitle, the Commissioner shall give the licensee an opportunity for a hearing before the Commissioner.

(b) Notice of the hearing shall be given and the hearing shall be held in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11A-101 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11A / Subtitle 1 / Section 11A-101
§11A–101.
Status: in_force

(a) In this title the following terms have the meanings indicated, unless the context requires a different meaning.

(b) “Association” means a nonstock corporation consisting only of time-share estate owners formed according to Title 5, Subtitle 2 of the Corporations and Associations Article.

(c) “Commission” means the State Real Estate Commission.

(d) “Common elements” means all of a time-share project except for the time-share units located in the project.

(e) “Common expenses” means the costs of management and operation of the time-share project, maintenance of, and improvements to the common elements, maintenance of the units, and repair and replacement of personalty located in the project owned by the association.

(f) “Conversion building” means a building that at any time before the disposition of any time-share was occupied by any person for residential purposes.

(g) (1) “Developer” means any person in the business of creating or disposing of that person’s time-shares in time-share projects.

(2) “Developer” does not include an association reselling time-shares acquired by the association:

(i) Through foreclosure of a lien for nonpayment of assessments or other charges by a time-share owner as provided in § 11A-110 of this title; or

(ii) By deed in lieu of foreclosure from a time-share owner who is delinquent in payment of assessments or other charges as provided in § 11A-110 of this title.

(h) “Developer control period” is as defined in § 11A-106 of this title.

(i) “Exchange company” means any person operating an exchange program.

(j) “Exchange program” means any arrangement for the exchange of occupancy rights of time-share owners.

(k) “Facility fees” means fees for recreational or other facilities charged on a use basis.

(l) “Managing entity” means any person or association, including the developer, designated in or employed pursuant to a time-share instrument or project instrument to manage a time-share project.

(m) “Occupancy expenses” means costs occasioned by use of individual time-share units such as housekeeping or cleaning.

(n) “Project” means real property all or a portion of which is subject to a project instrument. A project may include units that are not time-share units.

(o) “Project instrument” means 1 or more recordable documents, by whatever name denominated, applying to a project and containing restrictions or covenants regulating the use, occupancy, enjoyment, or disposition of units or amenities in or other aspects of a time-share project.

(p) “Purchaser” means any person, other than a developer, who by means of a voluntary transfer acquires a legal or equitable interest in a time-share other than as security for an obligation.

(q) “Sales contract” means any agreement transferring the rights and obligations of the time-share plan to the purchaser.

(r) “Time-share” means a time-share estate or time-share license.

(s) “Time-share estate” means the ownership during separated time periods, over a period of at least 5 years, including renewal options, of a time-share unit or any of several time-share units, whether the ownership is a freehold estate, an estate for years, or an undivided interest.

(t) “Time-share estate project” means that portion of the project set aside for the use and enjoyment by time-share purchasers as described in the time-share plan or time-share instrument, and as acquired by the time-share purchaser in the execution of a sales contract.

(u) “Time-share expenses” means common expenses and occupancy expenses, but does not include facility fees.

(v) “Time-share instrument” means a document that describes the time-share as provided in §§ 11A-103 and 11A-107 of this title.

(w) “Time-share license” means a right to use or occupy 1 or more units or any of several units during 5 or more separated time periods over a period of at least 5 years, including renewal options, in a time-share project.

(x) “Time-share plan” means any arrangement other than an exchange program, whether by membership, agreement, tenancy in common, sale, lease, license, or right to use agreement or by any other means, whereby a time-share purchaser, in exchange for a consideration, receives a time-share, and attendant rights and obligations.

(y) “Time-share project” means that portion of the project set aside for the use and enjoyment by time-share purchasers as described in the time-share plan or time-share instrument, and as acquired by the time-share purchaser in the execution of a sales contract.

(z) “Time-share unit” means a unit subject to a time-share plan.

(aa) “Undivided interest” means ownership of an interest in a project in common with not fewer than 25 other purchasers or prospective purchasers, that entitles each owner to use or occupy 1 or more units or any of several units during 5 or more separated time periods over a period of at least 5 years, including renewal options, whether or not the exercise of the right to use or occupy depends upon the availability of any unit or units.

(bb) “Unit” means real property, or a portion thereof, designated for separate use.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-102 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-102
§11–102.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “installment loan” has the meaning stated in § 11–301 of this title.

(b) Except for § 11–219 of this title, this title does not apply to a person that acquires or is assigned in whole or in part:

(1) A mortgage, if the person does not otherwise make mortgages;

(2) A mortgage loan, as defined in § 11–501 of this title, if the person does not otherwise engage in the mortgage lending business, as defined in § 11–501 of this title; or

(3) An installment loan, if the person:

(i) Relies on another person to service or collect on the installment loan; and

(ii) Does not otherwise make installment loans.

(c) This section may not be construed to alter the definition of “student loan servicer”, as defined in § 2–104.1 of this article.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 11-306 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-306
§11–306.
Status: in_force

(a) A Board of Directors shall manage the affairs of the authority and exercise all of the powers of the authority.

(b) The Board consists of the following members:

(1) as ex officio members:

(i) the Secretary, or the designee of the Secretary;

(ii) the Secretary of General Services, or the designee of the Secretary of General Services;

(iii) the Secretary of Planning, or the designee of the Secretary of Planning; and

(iv) the president of the military alliance of each county in which the facility is located;

(2) (i) if the facility is located in one county, the executive director, or equivalent officer, of the county economic development unit and two other members appointed by the governing body of the county in which the facility is located; or

(ii) if the facility is located in more than one county, the executive director, or equivalent officer, of the economic development unit of each county and one other member appointed by the governing body of each county; and

(3) as nonvoting, ex officio members:

(i) the Executive Director of the Maryland Economic Development Corporation;

(ii) the Executive Director of the authority; and

(iii) the Director of Transitional Services of the Maryland Department of Human Services.

(c) (1) The term of a member of the Board appointed under subsection (b)(2) of this section is 4 years.

(2) The terms of appointed members shall be staggered.

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

(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.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11-139.1 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-139.1
§11–139.
Status: in_force

§11–139.1.

(a) Notwithstanding language contained in the governing documents of a council of unit owners, the council of unit owners may provide notice of a meeting or deliver information to a unit owner by electronic transmission if:

(1) The governing body of the council of unit owners gives the council of unit owners the authority to provide notice of a meeting or deliver information by electronic transmission;

(2) The unit owner gives the council of unit owners prior written authorization to provide notice of a meeting or deliver information by electronic transmission; and

(3) An officer or agent of the council of unit owners certifies in writing that the council of unit owners has provided notice of a meeting or delivered material or information as authorized by the unit owner.

(b) Notice or delivery by electronic transmission shall be considered ineffective if:

(1) The council of unit owners is unable to deliver two consecutive notices; and

(2) The inability to deliver the electronic transmission becomes known to the person responsible for the sending of the electronic transmission.

(c) The inadvertent failure to deliver notice by electronic transmission does not invalidate any meeting or other action.
Md. Code, Insurance § 11-406 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-406
§11–406.
Status: in_force

To further more equitable establishment and adjustment of rates and premiums and forms of contracts, policies, or guarantees of insurance, the Commissioner and each title insurer may:

(1) exchange information and experience data with each other, with insurance supervisory officials and insurers in other states, and with national organizations and associations; and

(2) consult and cooperate with them about rate and premium making and forms of contracts, policies, and guarantees of insurance.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-726 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-726
§11–726.
Status: in_force

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out the duties of the Department relating to lifetime sexual offender supervision under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-604 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-604
§11–604.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and notwithstanding any other law, if a child is the defendant or child respondent, the court may order the child, the child’s parent, or both to pay restitution.

(b) A judgment of restitution for $10,000 issued under Part I of this subtitle is the absolute limit for each child’s acts arising out of a single incident.

(c) (1) A court may not enter a judgment of restitution against a parent under Part I of this subtitle unless the parent has been afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard and to present evidence.

(2) A hearing under this subsection may be held as part of the sentencing or disposition hearing.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 11-514 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-514
§11–514.
Status: in_force

The Commissioner may vacate or modify a stop order if he finds that the conditions which prompted entry have changed or that it is otherwise in the public interest to do so.
Md. Code, Election Law § 11-303.1 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-303.1
§11–303.
Status: in_force

§11–303.1.

A ballot properly cast by a voter who dies before the ballot is canvassed shall be counted in full unless a law or regulation requires that the ballot be fully or partially rejected for a reason unrelated to the death of the voter.
Md. Code, Local Government § 11-209 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-209
§11–209.
Status: in_force

(a) If a defendant is found guilty of a civil infraction and a fine is imposed, the court may direct that the payment of the fine be suspended or deferred under conditions that the court sets.

(b) A court may treat a defendant’s willful failure to pay a fine imposed under this subtitle as a criminal contempt of court.

(c) The District Court shall remit to the county any fine, penalty, or forfeiture the court collects.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11-103.1 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-103.1
§11–103.
Status: in_force

§11–103.1.

(a) Unless the declaration or bylaws provide otherwise and subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the council of unit owners or the board of directors may execute and record an amendment to the declaration, bylaws, or plat, to correct:

(1) A typographical error or other error in the percentage interests or number of votes appurtenant to any unit;

(2) A typographical error or other incorrect reference to another prior recorded document; or

(3) A typographical error or other incorrect unit designation or assignment of limited common elements if the affected unit owners and their mortgagees consent in writing to the amendment, and the consent documents are recorded with the amendment.

(b) If a council of unit owners or board of directors executes and records an amendment under subsection (a) of this section, the council or board shall also record with the amendment:

(1) During the time that the developer has an interest:

(i) The consent of the developer; or

(ii) An affidavit by the council or board that any developer who has an interest in the condominium has been provided a copy of the amendment and a notice that the developer may object in writing to the amendment within 30 days of receipt of the amendment and notice, that 30 days have passed since delivery of the amendment and notice, and that the developer has made no written objection; and

(2) An affidavit by the council or board that at least 30 days before recordation of the amendment a copy of the amendment was sent by first–class mail to each unit owner at the last address on record with the council of unit owners.

(c) An amendment under this section is entitled to be recorded and is effective upon recordation if accompanied by the supporting documents required by this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-208 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-208
§11–208.
Status: in_force

The Attorney General may cooperate with the federal government and other states in the enforcement of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-508 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-508
§11–508.
Status: in_force

To the extent that State funds become available and subject to the procedures in § 11–505(d) of this subtitle, after receiving recommendations from the Governor’s Workforce Development Board regarding the utilization of State funds to supplement federal funds for employment and training services, supportive services, and for related services such as training allowances and stipends, the Governor may allocate an amount for such purposes in accordance with State budget procedures.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 11-108 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-108
§11–108.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle does not preclude an appointing authority and an employee from agreeing to the:

(1) holding in abeyance of a disciplinary action for a period not to exceed 18 months in order to permit an employee to improve conduct or performance; or

(2) imposition of a lesser disciplinary action as a final and binding action, not subject to any further review.

(b) (1) If an employee fails to appeal a decision in accordance with this subtitle, the employee is considered to have accepted the decision.

(2) A failure to decide an appeal in accordance with this subtitle is considered a denial from which an appeal may be made.

(c) The parties may agree to waive or extend any time stated in this subtitle.

(d) Each party shall make every effort to resolve an appeal at the lowest level possible.
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-204 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-204
§11–204.
Status: reserved

A provision of the Maryland Vehicle Law may not be repealed by any subsequent act unless the provision is referred to expressly in or expressly repealed by the subsequent act.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 11-405 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-405
§11–405.
Status: in_force

(a) Five members of the Board are a quorum.

(b) An affirmative vote of at least five members is needed for the Board to act.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-1301 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 13 / Section 11-1301
§11–1301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Compact committee” means the organization of officials from the party states that is authorized and empowered by this compact to carry out the purposes of this compact.

(c) “Compact license” means a license issued by the compact committee.

(d) “Official” means the duly selected member of a party state racing commission, or its equivalent, who represents that party state as a member of the compact committee.

(e) “Participants in live racing” means participants in live horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering in the party states.

(f) “Party state” means each state that has enacted this compact.

(g) “State” means each of the several states of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and each territory or possession of the United States.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-103 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-103
§11–103.
Status: in_force

(a) The Division shall:

(1) promote apprenticeship and training programs;

(2) administer job training, placement, and service programs;

(3) implement the provisions of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act;

(4) administer adult education and literacy services programs;

(5) conduct educational and job skills training programs in adult correctional facilities;

(6) oversee any other units established pursuant to State or federal employment, training, or manpower statutes;

(7) administer those programs assigned to the Division by law or designated by the Secretary;

(8) administer any community service employment programs delegated to the State under Title V of the federal Older Americans Act of 1965; and

(9) adopt regulations to carry out Subtitle 4 of this title.

(b) The Division shall meet and confer on a regular basis with representatives of the State’s community colleges, appointed by the Maryland Association of Community Colleges, and the adult education community, appointed by the Maryland Association for Adult Continuing and Community Education, to assure that adult education and literacy services and job training activities and resources are effectively coordinated.

(c) (1) The Division shall partner with State departments and their exclusive representatives to identify opportunities to create registered apprenticeship programs to help address workforce shortages and the career workforce needs of those departments.

(2) The Division and Department of Budget and Management shall develop position classifications, which would include incremental salary adjustments, for employees who are selected to participate in the registered apprenticeship programs created under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(d) In accordance with the identification of apprenticeship programs under subsection (c) of this section, the Division shall identify opportunities to create registered apprenticeship programs, including goals for the number of apprenticeships registered each year, to help address the career workforce needs of the State.

(e) On or before June 30 each year, the Division shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the following information for the immediately preceding calendar year:

(1) a list of agencies that the Division partnered with to:

(i) identify workforce shortages; and

(ii) create registered apprenticeship programs;

(2) the number and type of registered apprenticeship programs that exist for State positions; and

(3) the progress in reaching the goals established under subsection (d) of this section.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-504 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-504
§11–504.
Status: in_force

For purposes of applying § 2–314 of this article:

(1) a cash deposit for a returnable container shall be required at the time of sale or delivery of beer; and

(2) a check accepted for payment that is not postdated and is promptly deposited for collection is considered cash.
Md. Code, Education § 11-108 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-108
§11–108.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Access to Mental Health Advisory Committee.

(b) The Committee consists of the following members:

(1) The Secretary of Higher Education, or the Secretary’s designee;

(2) The Chancellor of the University System of Maryland, or the Chancellor’s designee;

(3) The President of St. Mary’s College of Maryland, or the President’s designee;

(4) The President of Morgan State University, or the President’s designee;

(5) The Executive Director of the Maryland Association of Community Colleges, or the Executive Director’s designee;

(6) The President of the Maryland Independent College and University Association, or the President’s designee;

(7) Two Directors of the University System of Maryland Institution Mental Health Counseling Centers, appointed by the Chancellor;

(8) Two University System of Maryland Institution clinical psychologists, appointed by the Chancellor;

(9) Two licensed clinical social workers with campus–based clinical experience, appointed by the Secretary;

(10) Two behavioral health counselors from a community college, appointed by the Executive Director of the Maryland Association of Community Colleges;

(11) A behavioral health counselor from a nonpublic institution of higher education in the State, appointed by the President of the Maryland Independent College and University Association;

(12) Two University System of Maryland student representatives:

(i) One student who is a member of a mental health advocacy group; and

(ii) One student who has accessed, or is eligible to access, mental health services at the institution; and

(13) One student representative enrolled in St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Morgan State University, a community college, or a nonprofit institution of higher education in the State.

(c) (1) The Committee shall elect a chair from among its members.

(2) The Committee may elect other officers as determined by the Committee.

(d) The staff for the Committee shall be provided on a rotating basis by the institutions of higher education that have members on the Committee.

(e) The Committee shall meet six times per year.

(f) A member of the Committee:

(1) May not receive compensation as a member of the Committee; but

(2) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(g) The Committee shall:

(1) Study the policies and procedures adopted by institutions of higher education in the State regarding access to mental health care and the prevention and treatment of mental illness in students;

(2) Examine the challenges for institutions of higher education in meeting the demand for mental health services;

(3) Review best practices for accessing off–campus mental health services;

(4) Review best practices for, and barriers to, the implementation of counseling services, including crisis, personal, mental health, sexual violence, and substance abuse counseling;

(5) Review and identify the best models for providing mental health services, including stand–alone centers, centers with integrated student health services, comprehensive services, case management, and crisis resources;

(6) Identify concerns in rural areas and workforce shortage areas;

(7) Make recommendations regarding:

(i) Ways to reduce costs and barriers to providing access to mental health services on campus;

(ii) The use of telemedicine and video conferencing in the provision of mental health services;

(iii) The use of hotlines and other means to disseminate to students information related to mental health services on and off campus, including information concerning availability and fees; and

(iv) The implementation of general mental health counseling services and specialized counseling services; and

(8) Study and make recommendations regarding any other matters the Committee considers appropriate.

(h) On or before December 1, 2023, the Committee shall report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, the Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee, the House Ways and Means Committee, and the House Appropriations Committee.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 11-808 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 11 / Subtitle 8 / Section 11-808
§11–808.
Status: in_force

(a) A consignment of agricultural products by the grower, producer, or owner to a consignee for sale for the use and benefit of the consignor does not vest in the consignee any other title or right to the products except to sell and deliver them to a bona fide purchaser for a valuable consideration.

(b) If, without the express consent of the grower, producer, or owner, a consignee mortgages, pledges, deposits, or otherwise disposes of agricultural products consigned only for sale for the use and benefit of the grower, producer, or owner, the disposition is void and title to the products does not pass but remains in the grower, producer, or owner as if no disposition were made.

(c) Nothing in this section impairs any right of any lien which a consignee acquires or is entitled to for bona fide advances made in money or goods to the grower, producer, or owner on the faith and the security of the consignment.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-635 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-635
§11–635.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensee may add to any purse in a Fund Race.

(b) A purse, authorized under this part and paid in a Fund Race, is specifically excluded from breeders’ bonuses, purses, or stakes that are paid or offered by licensees in races other than Fund Races, as determined by agreement or formula between a licensee and an organization that represents a majority of the owners and trainers.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-1407 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 14 / Section 11-1407
§11–1407.
Status: in_force

A retail license holder is not entitled to a refund for a license issued in the county.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-506 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-506
§11–506.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In addition to any other deductions allowed under this subtitle, an incarcerated individual may be allowed a deduction of not more than 5 days from the incarcerated individual’s term of confinement for each calendar month or portion of a calendar month of presentence or postsentence confinement during which an incarcerated individual manifests satisfactory industry, application, and progress in special selected work projects or other special programs.

(2) The deduction described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be calculated from the first day that an incarcerated individual is assigned a project or program.

(b) The managing official of a local correctional facility shall designate the projects and programs that make an incarcerated individual eligible for diminution credits under this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-706 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-706
§11–706.
Status: in_force

(a) For all sex offenders in the State, a registration statement shall include:

(1) the registrant’s full name, including any suffix, and all addresses and places where the registrant resides or habitually lives;

(2) the name and address of each of the registrant’s employers and a description of each location where the registrant performs employment duties, if that location differs from the address of the employer;

(3) the name of the registrant’s educational institution or place of school enrollment and the registrant’s educational institution or school address;

(4) a description of the crime for which the registrant was convicted;

(5) the date that the registrant was convicted;

(6) the jurisdiction and the name of the court in which the registrant was convicted;

(7) a list of any aliases, former names, names by which the registrant legally has been known, traditional names given by family or clan under ethnic or tribal tradition, electronic mail addresses, computer log–in or screen names or identities, instant–messaging identities, and electronic chat room identities that the registrant has used;

(8) the registrant’s Social Security number and any purported Social Security numbers, the registrant’s date of birth, purported dates of birth, and place of birth;

(9) all identifying factors, including a physical description;

(10) a copy of the registrant’s passport or immigration papers;

(11) information regarding any professional licenses the registrant holds;

(12) the license plate number, registration number, and description of any vehicle, including all motor vehicles, boats, and aircraft, owned or regularly operated by the registrant;

(13) the permanent or frequent addresses or locations where all vehicles are kept;

(14) all landline and cellular telephone numbers and any other designations used by the sex offender for the purposes of routing or self–identification in telephonic communications;

(15) a copy of the registrant’s valid driver’s license or identification card;

(16) the registrant’s fingerprints and palm prints;

(17) the criminal history of the sex offender, including the dates of all arrests and convictions, the status of parole, probation, or supervised release, and the existence of any outstanding arrest warrants; and

(18) the registrant’s signature and date signed.

(b) If the registrant is determined to be a sexually violent predator, the registration statement shall also include:

(1) anticipated future residence, if known at the time of registration; and

(2) documentation of treatment received for a mental abnormality or personality disorder.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11B-111 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11B / Subtitle 1 / Section 11B-111
§11B–111.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in this title, and notwithstanding anything contained in any of the documents of the homeowners association:

(1) Subject to the provisions of item (4) of this section, all meetings of the homeowners association, including meetings of the board of directors or other governing body of the homeowners association or a committee of the homeowners association, shall be open to all members of the homeowners association or their agents;

(2) All members of the homeowners association shall be given reasonable notice of all regularly scheduled open meetings of the homeowners association;

(3) (i) This item does not apply to any meeting of a governing body that occurs at any time before the lot owners, other than the developer, have a majority of votes in the homeowners association, as provided in the declaration;

(ii) Subject to item (iii) of this item and to reasonable rules adopted by a governing body, a governing body shall provide a designated period of time during a meeting to allow lot owners an opportunity to comment on any matter relating to the homeowners association;

(iii) During a meeting at which the agenda is limited to specific topics or at a special meeting, the lot owners’ comments may be limited to the topics listed on the meeting agenda; and

(iv) The governing body shall convene at least one meeting each year at which the agenda is open to any matter relating to the homeowners association;

(4) A meeting of the board of directors or other governing body of the homeowners association or a committee of the homeowners association may be held in closed session only for the following purposes:

(i) Discussion of matters pertaining to employees and personnel;

(ii) Protection of the privacy or reputation of individuals in matters not related to the homeowners association’s business;

(iii) Consultation with legal counsel on legal matters;

(iv) Consultation with staff personnel, consultants, attorneys, board members, or other persons in connection with pending or potential litigation or other legal matters;

(v) Investigative proceedings concerning possible or actual criminal misconduct;

(vi) Consideration of the terms or conditions of a business transaction in the negotiation stage if the disclosure could adversely affect the economic interests of the homeowners association;

(vii) Compliance with a specific constitutional, statutory, or judicially imposed requirement protecting particular proceedings or matters from public disclosure; or

(viii) Discussion of individual owner assessment accounts;

(5) If a meeting is held in closed session under item (4) of this section:

(i) An action may not be taken and a matter may not be discussed if it is not permitted by item (4) of this section; and

(ii) A statement of the time, place, and purpose of a closed meeting, the record of the vote of each board or committee member by which the meeting was closed, and the authority under this section for closing a meeting shall be included in the minutes of the next meeting of the board of directors or the committee of the homeowners association; and

(6) (i) If the number of lot owners present in person or by proxy at a properly called meeting is insufficient to constitute a quorum, an additional meeting of the lot owners may be called for the same purpose if:

1. The notice of the initial properly called meeting stated:

A. That the procedure authorized by this item (6) might be invoked; and

B. The date, time, and place of the additional meeting; and

2. A majority of the lot owners present vote in person or by proxy to call for the additional meeting;

(ii) An additional meeting called under item (i) of this item shall occur not less than 15 days after the initial properly called meeting;

(iii) 1. Not less than 10 days before the additional meeting, a separate and distinct notice of the date, time, place, and purpose of the additional meeting called under item (i) of this item shall be:

A. Delivered, mailed, or sent by electronic transmission, if the requirements of § 11B–113.1 of this title are met, to each lot owner at the address shown on the roster maintained by the homeowners association;

B. Advertised in a newspaper published in the county where the homeowners association is located; or

C. If the homeowners association has a website, posted on the homepage of the website; and

2. The notice shall contain the quorum and voting provisions of item (iv) of this item;

(iv) 1. At the additional meeting, the lot owners present in person or by proxy constitute a quorum; and

2. Unless the bylaws provide otherwise, a majority of the lot owners present in person or by proxy:

A. May approve or authorize the proposed action at the additional meeting; and

B. May take any other action that could have been taken at the original meeting if a sufficient number of lot owners had been present; and

(v) This item (6) may not be construed to affect the percentage of votes required to amend the declaration or bylaws or to take any other action required to be taken by a specified percentage of votes.
Md. Code, Education § 11-104 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-104
§11–104.
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, a Secretary of Higher Education.

(b) (1) The Secretary shall:

(i) Select, organize, and direct the staff of the Commission;

(ii) Perform the duties the Commission assigns;

(iii) See that the policies and decisions of the Commission are carried out;

(iv) Serve at the pleasure of the Governor; and

(v) Be a member of the Governor’s Executive Council.

(2) (i) After consideration of the recommendations of the Commission, the Governor shall include in the annual budget request the salary for the Secretary.

(ii) The Secretary is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.

(c) (1) The Secretary may hire the additional staff provided in the State budget.

(2) The Secretary shall have at least one full–time staff member who is responsible for:

(i) Defining, identifying, and compiling data on State and regional workforce needs; and

(ii) Working collaboratively with the Department of Commerce and the Maryland Department of Labor to produce uniform and consistent baseline data, including common sources and measurements, about workforce needs to inform State policies relating to postsecondary education.

(d) (1) Each employee of the Commission shall join the Teachers’ Pension System of the State of Maryland or the Employees’ Pension System of the State of Maryland.

(2) Any employee of the Commission who is determined by the Secretary to hold a professional position may join the optional retirement program under Title 30 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 11-203 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-203
§11–203.
Status: in_force

(a) The Council consists of the following members:

(1) three members selected by the President of the Senate of Maryland to represent community interests, of which:

(i) one shall be a member of the Senate; and

(ii) two shall be citizens representing communities adjacent to military installations;

(2) three members selected by the Speaker of the House of Delegates to represent community interests, of which:

(i) one shall be a member of the House of Delegates; and

(ii) two shall be citizens representing communities adjacent to military installations;

(3) the Secretary, or the designee of the Secretary;

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

(5) the Secretary of the Environment, or the designee of the Secretary of the Environment;

(6) the Secretary of Planning, or the designee of the Secretary of Planning;

(7) the Secretary of Veterans and Military Families, or the designee of the Secretary of Veterans and Military Families;

(8) the Secretary of Labor, or the designee of the Secretary of Labor;

(9) the State Superintendent of Schools, or the designee of the State Superintendent;

(10) the Adjutant General of the Maryland National Guard, or the designee of the Adjutant General;

(11) the President of the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance;

(12) the President of the Army Alliance;

(13) the President of the Military Alliance Council of Charles County;

(14) the President of the Maritime Technology Alliance;

(15) the President of the Fort Detrick Alliance;

(16) the President of the Fort Meade Alliance;

(17) the President of the Andrews Business and Community Alliance; and

(18) six members selected by the Governor, of which at least one is a spouse of a service member.

(b) (1) The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates shall each appoint three members representing community interests to serve as members of the Council.

(2) The chair may appoint:

(i) additional members who are presidents of other military base advocacy groups that are nonprofit organizations and recognized by the Department; and

(ii) ex officio members as necessary to address specific issues, including a representative of the Maryland National Guard.

(c) (1) The term of an appointed member is 4 years.

(2) The terms of the appointed members are staggered as required by the terms provided for appointed members of the Council on July 1, 2010.

(d) A member of the Council:

(1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Council; but

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-419 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-419
§11–419.
Status: in_force

Any person who violates or participates in the violation of any provision of this subtitle 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, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-1405 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 14 / Section 11-1405
§11–1405.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An administrative fee shall be charged for an administrative action by the county that requires a hearing, including:

(i) an application for a new license; and

(ii) a change of ownership of a majority interest in a license.

(2) The administrative fee does not apply to the renewal of a license for the same premises.

(b) The administrative fee is:

(1) $200 payable to the Board, in addition to any other fee required for a license; and

(2) nonrefundable, whether the requested administrative action is granted or denied.
Md. Code, Election Law § 11-202 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 11 / Subtitle 2 / Section 11-202
§11–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each qualified voter present at the polls at 8 p.m. on election day shall be allowed to vote before the election judges commence their duties under this section.

(2) In accordance with the provisions of this article and regulations adopted by the State Board, after the last voter has voted in an election, the election judges shall follow the instructions issued by the election director for closing the polls and for performing the tasks required in the postclosing period.

(b) In accordance with this section, the election judges shall:

(1) secure the voting system to prevent further voting;

(2) if appropriate to the voting system, record the vote, produce vote totals for the polling place, and announce results to those present;

(3) complete all documents, records, and reports required by law or regulation after the closing of the polls;

(4) perform any other tasks assigned by the election director;

(5) assemble and account for materials to be returned to the local board, including, if applicable for the voting system used in that election:

(i) removable data storage devices from voting equipment;

(ii) voted ballots;

(iii) precinct registers;

(iv) voting authority cards;

(v) signs and posters;

(vi) records, reports, logs, affidavits, certificates, and other documents;

(vii) keys to voting devices;

(viii) poll books; and

(ix) any other materials specified by the election director;

(6) assure that equipment and materials left in the polling place for retrieval at a later time are stored in a secure manner; and

(7) deliver materials and equipment to the local board and obtain receipts from the board certifying the delivery of the items.

(c) Judges may be observed, while performing their duties under this section, until they have finished their work and leave the premises by:

(1) authorized challengers, watchers, and observers in accordance with § 10-311 of this article;

(2) any candidate; and

(3) any other person lawfully present.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-111 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-111
§11–111.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Before ordering a test under § 11-110 of this subtitle and subject to the provisions of subsection (d) of this section, the court shall hold a hearing at which both the victim or victim’s representative and the person charged with a prohibited exposure have the right to be present.

(2) The victim or victim’s representative and the person charged with a prohibited exposure shall be notified of:

(i) the date, time, and location of the hearing; and

(ii) their right to be present at the hearing.

(b) During the hearing, a court may admit into evidence only affidavits, counter-affidavits, and medical records that:

(1) relate to the material facts of the case; and

(2) support or rebut a finding of probable cause to issue a court order.

(c) The written request of the victim or victim’s representative shall be filed by the State’s Attorney with the court and sealed by the court.

(d) Except for good cause, the court shall:

(1) hold the hearing within 30 days of the State’s Attorney’s presentment of the victim’s written request to the court; and

(2) issue an order granting or denying the request within 3 days of the conclusion of the hearing.
Md. Code, Education § 11-1102 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 11 / Section 11-1102
§11–1102.
Status: in_force

There is a Maryland Higher Education Outreach and College Access Program.
Md. Code, Health - General § 11-104 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-104
§11–104.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary or a designee of the Secretary is this State’s Compact Administrator of the Interstate Compact on Mental Health.

(b) Acting jointly with compact administrators in other party states, the Compact Administrator may adopt rules and regulations to carry out the terms of the Compact effectively.

(c) To facilitate the proper administration of the Compact and of any supplementary agreement entered into by this State under the Compact, the Compact Administrator shall cooperate with all agencies or officers of this State and its subdivisions.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-601 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-601
§11–601.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Central Collection Unit” means the Central Collection Unit in the Department of Budget and Management.

(c) “Child” means a person under the age of 18 years.

(d) (1) “Crime” means an act committed by a person in the State that is a crime under:

(i) common law;

(ii) § 109 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Caroline County;

(iii) § 8A–1 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Talbot County; or

(iv) except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Annotated Code.

(2) “Crime” does not include a violation of the Transportation Article that is not punishable by a term of confinement.

(e) “Defendant” means a person:

(1) who has received probation before judgment;

(2) who has been found guilty of a crime, even if the defendant has been found not criminally responsible; or

(3) whose plea of nolo contendere to a crime has been accepted by the court.

(f) “Division” means the Division of Parole and Probation.

(g) “Judgment of restitution” means a direct order for payment of restitution or an order for payment of restitution that is a condition of probation in an order of probation.

(h) “Liable parent” means a parent:

(1) whose child has committed a crime or delinquent act; and

(2) who has been ordered to pay restitution under § 11-604 of this subtitle.

(i) “Restitution obligor” means a defendant, child respondent, or liable parent against whom a judgment of restitution has been entered.

(j) “Victim” means:

(1) a person who suffers death, personal injury, or property damage or loss as a direct result of a crime or delinquent act; or

(2) if the person is deceased, the personal representative of the estate of the person.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-725 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 7 / Section 11-725
§11–725.
Status: in_force

(a) Under the supervision of the Division of Parole and Probation, a sexual offender management team shall conduct lifetime sexual offender supervision and the supervision of probation, parole, or mandatory release of a person subject to lifetime sexual offender supervision.

(b) A sexual offender management team:

(1) consists of:

(i) a specially trained parole and probation agent; and

(ii) a representative of a sexual offender treatment program or provider; and

(2) may include:

(i) victim advocates or victim service providers with recognized expertise in sexual abuse and victimization;

(ii) faith counselors;

(iii) employment counselors;

(iv) community leaders;

(v) a polygraph examiner with recognized expertise in sexual offender–specific polygraph examination;

(vi) a law enforcement officer;

(vii) an assistant State’s Attorney;

(viii) an assistant public defender; and

(ix) a foreign or sign language interpreter.

(c) (1) A sexual offender management team shall submit a progress report on each person under supervision to the sentencing court, or juvenile court in the case of a person who is required to register under § 11–704(c) of this subtitle, once every 6 months.

(2) Unless disclosure of a report would be in violation of laws regarding confidentiality of treatment records, a sexual offender management team shall provide copies of each progress report to local law enforcement units of the county in which the person resides.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11A-120 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11A / Subtitle 1 / Section 11A-120
§11A–120.
Status: in_force

(a) If at the time of purchase of a time-share, the purchaser is permitted through any arrangement of the developer to become a member of or to participate in any program for the exchange of occupancy rights with other time-share projects, the public offering statement or a supplement delivered with the public offering statement shall disclose:

(1) The name and address of the exchange company;

(2) The names of all officers, directors, and shareholders holding more than 10 percent of the voting stock of the exchange company;

(3) Whether the exchange company or any of its officers or directors has any legal or beneficial interest in any developer or managing entity for any time-share project participating in the exchange program, and if so, the name and location of the time-share project and the nature of the interest;

(4) Whether the purchaser’s participation in the exchange program is dependent upon the time-share project’s continued affiliation with the exchange program;

(5) That the purchaser’s participation in the exchange program is voluntary;

(6) The terms and conditions of the purchaser’s contractual relationship with the exchange program, and the procedure by which changes may be made;

(7) The procedure to qualify for and effectuate exchanges;

(8) All limitations, restrictions, or priorities employed in the operation of the exchange program, including limitations on exchanges based on season, unit size, or levels of occupancy, expressed in bold-faced type; and in the event that such limitations, restrictions, or priorities are not uniformly applied by the exchange program, the manner in which they are applied;

(9) Whether exchanges are arranged on a space available basis, and whether any guarantees of fulfillment of specific requests for exchanges are made by the exchange program;

(10) Whether and under what circumstances a purchaser may, in dealing with the exchange program, lose the use and occupancy of his time-share period in any properly applied for exchange without being provided with substitute accommodations by the exchange program;

(11) The fees for participation by purchasers in the exchange program, whether any such fees may be altered by the exchange company, and the circumstances under which alterations may be made;

(12) The name and address of the site of each accommodation or facility in the time-share projects participating in the exchange program;

(13) The number of time-share units in each participating time-share project which are available for occupancy expressed within the following numerical groupings: 1-5; 6-10; 11-20; 21-50; 51 and over;

(14) The number of currently enrolled purchasers at each time-share project participating in the exchange program, expressed within the following numerical groupings: 1-100; 101-249; 250-499; 500-999; 1,000 and over; and a statement of the criteria used to determine those purchasers who are currently enrolled in the exchange program;

(15) The disposition made by the exchange company of time-share periods deposited with the exchange program by purchasers enrolled in the exchange program and not used by the exchange company in effecting exchanges;

(16) The following information which shall be independently audited by a certified public accountant or accounting firm in accordance with the standards of the Accounting Standards Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and reported on an annual basis on or before July 1 of the succeeding year but prepared not more than 18 months before the information is delivered:

(i) The number of purchasers currently enrolled in the exchange program;

(ii) The number of accommodations and facilities that have current affiliation agreements with the exchange program;

(iii) The percentage of confirmed exchanges which shall be based on the number of exchanges properly applied for, together with the criteria used to determine whether an exchange request was properly applied for;

(iv) The number of time-share periods for which the exchange program has an outstanding obligation to provide an exchange to purchasers who relinquished a time-share period during the year in exchange for a time-share period in any future year; and

(v) The number of exchanges confirmed by the exchange program during the year; and

(17) A statement in bold-faced type to the effect that the percentage described in paragraph (16)(iii) of this subsection is a summary of the exchange requests entered with the exchange program in the period reported, and that the percentage does not indicate a purchaser’s probabilities of being confirmed to any specific choice or range of choices.

(b) Any exchange company offering an exchange program to purchasers in this State shall file with the Commission on an annual basis the information required to be included in the public offering statement. If at any time the Commission determines that any of the information supplied by an exchange company fails to meet the requirements of this section, the Commission may undertake enforcement action against the exchange company in accordance with the provisions of this title. No developer shall have any liability with respect to any violation of this section arising out of the publication by the developer of written information provided by an exchange company. No exchange company shall have any liability with respect to any violation of this title arising out of the use by a developer of information relating to an exchange program other than written information provided to the developer by the exchange company.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-101 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-101
§11–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Breakage” means the odd cents that remain after all successful bettors are paid to the next lowest multiple of 10 cents.

(c) “Central Repository” means the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

(d) “Commission” means the State Racing Commission.

(e) “Handle” means the gross amount, less refunds, of money bet.

(f) “Harness racing” means the racing of horses that trot or pace in harness while pulling drivers in sulkies.

(g) “Intertrack betting” means:

(1) pari-mutuel betting at a receiving track in the State on a race that is:

(i) held live or by interstate simulcast at a sending track in the State; and

(ii) shown simultaneously by video signal at the receiving track; and

(2) transmission of the bets at the receiving track to the sending track.

(h) “License” means a license issued by the Commission to hold a race meeting.

(i) “Licensee” means a person who has been awarded racing days for the current calendar year.

(j) “Mile thoroughbred racing” means thoroughbred horse races at a track that is at least 1 mile long.

(k) “Multiple mutuel pool” means a separate pari-mutuel betting pool in which an interest is represented by a single bet on 2 or more horses.

(l) “Mutuel pool” includes a multiple mutuel pool and a regular mutuel pool.

(m) “Pari-mutuel betting” means the system of betting in which those who successfully bet on horses that finish in specified positions share the mutuel pool, less the takeout and the breakage.

(n) “Purse” means the prize money divided among the owners of horses that finish in specified positions in a race.

(o) “Race meeting” means a period of time to hold racing that extends between specific dates over a number of racing days at a single track.

(p) “Racing” includes:

(1) harness racing;

(2) mile thoroughbred racing;

(3) special thoroughbred racing;

(4) steeplechase or hurdle racing;

(5) flat racing; and

(6) quarter horse racing.

(q) “Receiving track” means a track where pari-mutuel betting is done on races held at another track.

(r) “Regular mutuel pool” means a separate pari-mutuel betting pool in which an interest is represented by a single bet on 1 horse.

(s) “Sending track” means a track where a race is held live or by interstate simulcast and is sent simultaneously by video signal to a receiving track or a satellite simulcast facility under Subtitle 8, Part III of this title.

(t) “Special thoroughbred racing” means thoroughbred horse racing held by the Maryland State Fair and Agricultural Society, Inc., or the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

(u) “Takeout” means the part of the handle that is not returned to successful bettors but is otherwise allocated under this title.

(v) “Track” means a place where racing is held.
Md. Code, Real Property § 11-114.2 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-114.2
§11–114.
Status: in_force

§11–114.2.

(a) The bylaws of a condominium may require each unit owner to maintain a condominium unit owner insurance policy on the unit.

(b) Bylaws that require each unit owner to maintain unit owner insurance also shall require each unit owner to provide evidence of the insurance coverage to the council of unit owners annually.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-1509 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 15 / Section 11-1509
§11–1509.
Status: in_force

The Board shall determine the fee for a replacement license.
Md. Code, Insurance § 11-337 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-337
§11–337.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each insurer shall file with the Commissioner, and the Commissioner shall review, reasonable rules and plans for the recording and reporting of loss and expense experience in appropriate form and detail.

(2) An insurer may not be required to record or report its experience on a classification basis that is inconsistent with its own rating system.

(3) The Commissioner may designate one or more rating organizations to help in gathering and compiling experience information.

(b) The Commissioner and each insurer and rating organization may:

(1) exchange information and experience data with each other and with insurance supervisory officials, insurers, and rating organizations in other states; and

(2) consult with them about rate making and the application of rating systems.

(c) Rating organizations shall collect all relevant information from member insurers.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 11-312 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-312
§11–312.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, in exercising its corporate powers, the authority:

(1) may carry out its corporate purposes without obtaining the consent of any State unit; and

(2) is not subject to the following provisions of the State Finance and Procurement Article:

(i) Title 2, Subtitles 2 (Gifts and Grants), 4 (Facsimile Signatures and Seals), and 5 (Facilities for Handicapped);

(ii) Title 3 (Budget and Management);

(iii) Title 4 (Department of General Services);

(iv) Title 6, Subtitle 1 (Studies and Estimates);

(v) Title 7, Subtitles 1 (State Operating Budget), 2 (Disbursements and Expenditures), and 3 (Unspent Balances);

(vi) Title 8, Subtitle 1 (General Obligation Debt);

(vii) Title 10 (Board of Public Works – Miscellaneous Provisions); and

(viii) Division II (General Procurement Law).

(b) (1) The authority and its committees are subject to the Open Meetings Act.

(2) The authority is subject to the Public Information Act.

(c) The officers and employees of the authority are subject to the Maryland Public Ethics Law.

(d) The officers and employees of the authority are not subject to:

(1) Division II of the State Personnel and Pensions Article; or

(2) the provisions of Division I of the State Personnel and Pensions Article that govern the State Personnel Management System.

(e) The authority is subject to the same State and local regulations and regulatory requirements as any private corporation.

(f) A project of the authority is subject to the zoning and subdivision regulations of the political subdivision where the project is located.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11-1010 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 11 / Subtitle 10 / Section 11-1010
§11–1010.
Status: in_force

(a) An appeal from a decision made under § 11–1009 of this subtitle shall be taken to the circuit court for the county in accordance with Maryland Rule 7–202.

(b) A party aggrieved by a decision of a court under this subtitle may appeal to the Appellate Court of Maryland.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 11-303 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-303
§11–303.
Status: in_force

(a) A buyer is allowed a depreciation allowance as an adjustment to taxable price if:

(1) tangible personal property, a digital code, a digital product, or a taxable service is acquired before the tangible personal property, digital code, or digital product is brought into the State for use in the State or before the taxable service is used in the State; and

(2) the use first occurs in another state or federal jurisdiction.

(b) The allowance under subsection (a) of this section for each full year that follows the date of purchase is 10% of the taxable price paid to acquire the tangible personal property, digital code, digital product, or taxable service.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 11-321 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-321
§11–321.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may:

(1) fix and collect rates or charges for its services;

(2) establish the terms and conditions for the services; and

(3) contract with a person for the provision of the services of the authority.

(b) The rates or charges of the authority are not subject to supervision or regulation by any other unit of the State or by a political subdivision of the State.

(c) Subject to any agreement, the authority may apply its revenues to any lawful purpose.

(d) Except as necessary to pay an obligation or to implement programs of the authority, the net revenue of the authority may not benefit a person other than the county or counties in which the facility is located.
Md. Code, Family Law § 11-108 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-108
§11–108.
Status: in_force

Unless the parties agree otherwise, alimony terminates:

(1) on the death of either party;

(2) on the marriage of the recipient; or

(3) if the court finds that termination is necessary to avoid a harsh and inequitable result.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-511 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 5 / Section 11-511
§11–511.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to any regulations the Commissioner adopts in connection with the transition to NMLS, an initial license term shall:

(1) Begin on the day the license is issued; and

(2) Expire on December 31 of the year:

(i) The license is issued, if the license is issued before November 1; or

(ii) Succeeding the year that the license is issued, if the license is issued on or after November 1.

(b) At least 60 days before its expiration, a license may be renewed if the licensee:

(1) Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

(2) Pays to the Commissioner a nonrefundable renewal fee set by the Commissioner; and

(3) Submits to the Commissioner:

(i) A renewal application on the form that the Commissioner requires; and

(ii) Satisfactory evidence of compliance with any continuing education requirements set by regulations adopted by the Commissioner.

(c) Subject to any regulations the Commissioner adopts in connection with the transition to NMLS, a renewal term shall:

(1) Be for a period of 1 year;

(2) Begin on January 1 of each year after the initial term; and

(3) Expire on December 31 of the year the renewal term begins.

(d) In addition to the license renewal fee required under subsection (b)(2) of this section, an applicant for a license renewal shall pay to NMLS any fees that NMLS imposes in connection with the renewal application.

(e) If a license is surrendered voluntarily, or is suspended or revoked, the Commissioner may not refund any part of the license fee regardless of the time remaining in the license term.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11-901 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 11 / Subtitle 9 / Section 11-901
§11–901.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Correctional Education Council under the jurisdiction of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and the Department.

(b) (1) The Council consists of 14 members.

(2) Four of the members of the Council shall be residents of this State appointed by the Governor for a term of 4 years who each shall serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies as follows:

(i) two representing the business community;

(ii) a former offender; and

(iii) one member of the general public.

(3) The following officials shall serve ex officio:

(i) the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services;

(ii) the Secretary of Labor;

(iii) the State Superintendent of Schools, or the State Superintendent’s designee;

(iv) the Secretary of Higher Education, or the Secretary’s designee;

(v) the Secretary of Commerce, or the Secretary’s designee;

(vi) the president of a community college in the State, or the president’s designee;

(vii) the Chair of the Governor’s Workforce Development Board, or the Chair’s designee;

(viii) the Director of Education and Workforce Skills Training for Correctional Institutions, or the Director’s designee;

(ix) an official from a local correctional facility, or the official’s designee; and

(x) the county superintendent of schools from a county where a correctional institution of the Division of Correction is located, who shall be selected by the State Superintendent, or the county superintendent’s designee.

(c) Each member of the Council:

(1) serves without compensation; but

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations.

(d) (1) The Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services and the Secretary shall serve as cochairs of the Council.

(2) The Council:

(i) shall meet at least four times per year;

(ii) shall designate the time and place of its meetings; and

(iii) may adopt rules for the conduct of its meetings.

(3) The Council shall be within the Department for administrative and budgetary purposes.

(4) The Department shall provide technical and clerical assistance and support to the Council.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, a member shall be considered to have resigned who has been appointed to the Council by the Governor if the member did not attend at least two–thirds of the Council meetings held during any consecutive 12–month period while the member was serving on the Council.

(2) The Governor may waive a member’s resignation and allow the member to continue serving if the member has been unable to attend meetings for reasons satisfactory to the Governor and the reasons are made public.

(3) In accordance with § 8–501 of the State Government Article, the cochairs shall provide notice to the Governor and the Governor shall appoint a successor.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 11-1103 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 11 / Subtitle 11 / Section 11-1103
§11–1103.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may issue a refillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of a Class A license, a Class B license, or a Class D license.

(b) An applicant for the permit shall complete the form that the Board provides.

(c) The hours of sale for the permit:

(1) begin at the same time as those for the underlying license; and

(2) end at midnight.

(d) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.

(e) The annual permit fees are:

(1) $50 for an applicant whose license has an off–sale privilege; and

(2) $500 for an applicant whose license does not have an off–sale privilege.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 11-323 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-323
§11–323.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) As soon as practical after the close of the fiscal year, an independent certified public accountant shall audit the financial books, records, and accounts of the authority.

(2) The finance committee of the authority shall select an accountant to conduct the audit who:

(i) is licensed to practice accountancy in the State;

(ii) is experienced and qualified in the accounting and auditing of public bodies; and

(iii) does not have a direct or indirect interest in the fiscal affairs of the authority.

(3) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the accountant shall report the results of the audit, including the accountant’s unqualified opinion on the presentation of the financial position and the results of the financial operations of the authority.

(ii) If the accountant cannot express an unqualified opinion, the accountant shall explain in detail the reasons for the qualifications, disclaimers, or opinions, including recommendations of changes that could make future unqualified opinions possible.

(b) The State may audit the books, records, and accounts of the authority.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 11-415 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-415
§11–415.
Status: in_force

An obligation of the Corporation is not a debt, liability, or pledge of the full faith and credit of the State.
Md. Code, Education § 11-1602 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 11 / Subtitle 16 / Section 11-1602
§11–1602.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the Jordan McNair Act.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 11-625 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-625
§11–625.
Status: in_force

(a) The Attorney General shall pay the defendant from the escrow account the money that a court of competent jurisdiction in an order finds will be used to hire legal counsel at any stage of the criminal case, including an appeal.

(b) After notice to each victim or victim’s representative, the Attorney General shall pay money from the escrow account to a representative of a defendant for the necessary expenses of production of the money paid into the escrow account if the Attorney General finds that the payments are necessary and are not contrary to public policy.

(c) The Attorney General may pay from the escrow account the costs of legal notices required under § 11-624 of Part II of this subtitle.

(d) The total of all payments made from the escrow account under this section may not exceed 25% of the total payments that are:

(1) made into the escrow account; and

(2) available to satisfy judgments obtained by the victim or victim’s representative.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 11-102 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 11 / Subtitle 1 / Section 11-102
§11–102.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies to all employees in the State Personnel Management System within the Executive Branch except temporary employees.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 11-623 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 11 / Subtitle 6 / Section 11-623
§11–623.
Status: in_force

The unique identifier of a mortgage loan originator shall be clearly displayed as required by the Commissioner by regulation.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 11-302 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-302
§11–302.
Status: in_force

(a) An employee is separated from State service when the appropriation in the State budget for the position is:

(1) omitted by the Governor, as evidenced in the supporting documentation submitted with the budget;

(2) struck by the General Assembly, as evidenced in the budget bill or in the report of the budget committees; or

(3) reduced by the Governor in accordance with § 7-213 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, as evidenced in the supporting documentation submitted to the Board of Public Works.

(b) An employee may not appeal a separation from employment under this section.

(c) An employee who is separated under this section is not subject to the layoff provisions of Subtitle 2 of this title with the exception that an employee who is separated shall have the same reinstatement rights as a laid-off employee.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 11-304 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 11 / Subtitle 3 / Section 11-304
§11–304.
Status: in_force

(a) A commodity in liquid form shall be sold only by liquid measure or by weight, except as otherwise provided in this title. A commodity not in liquid form may be sold only by weight, dry measure, length, area, or count. However, a liquid commodity may be sold by weight and a commodity not in liquid form may be sold by count only if these methods give accurate information as to the quantity of commodity sold.

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

(1) Any commodity sold for immediate consumption on the premises where sold;

(2) Vegetables when sold by the head or bunch;

(3) Any commodity in a container standardized by a law of the State or by federal law;

(4) Any commodity in package form when there exists a general consumer usage to express the quantity in some other manner;

(5) Any concrete aggregate, concrete mixture, and loose solid material, such as earth, soil, gravel, crushed stone, and similar materials, when sold by cubic measure; or

(6) Unprocessed vegetable and animal fertilizer when sold by cubic measure.

(c) The Secretary may adopt any reasonable rules and regulations necessary to assure that any amount of commodity sold is determined according to good commercial practice and is determined and represented to be accurate and informative to all interested parties.
Md. Code, State Government § 11-403 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 11 / Subtitle 4 / Section 11-403
§11–403.
Status: in_force

The State master application form shall provide:

(1) the basic information about a development project that is common to and needed by all or most of the State units that issue development permits; and

(2) space in which to:

(i) list each State unit from which a development permit is requested; and

(ii) describe each development permit.