Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-104 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-104
§13–104.
Status: in_force

(a) Competitive sealed proposals is the preferred method for:

(1) human, social, cultural, or educational services; and

(2) security services with an expected value that is greater than $1,000,000.

(b) (1) Whenever procurement is based on competitive sealed proposals, a procurement officer shall seek proposals by issuing a request for proposals.

(2) A request for proposals shall include a statement of:

(i) the scope of the procurement contract, including the expected degree of minority business enterprise participation, as provided in § 14–303(b) of this article;

(ii) a summary of the factors used to determine the expected degree of minority business enterprise participation for the procurement contract, including subcontracting opportunities identified for the project, any applicable North American Industry Classification System codes linked to the subcontracting opportunities, and the number of certified minority business enterprises in those industries;

(iii) the factors, including price, that will be used in evaluating proposals; and

(iv) the relative importance of each factor.

(c) A unit shall publish a request for proposals in the same manner as required for an invitation for bids.

(d) (1) After receipt of proposals but before the procurement officer awards the procurement contract, a unit may conduct discussions with an offeror to:

(i) obtain the best price for the State; and

(ii) ensure full understanding of:

1. the requirements of the State, as set forth in the request for proposals; and

2. the proposal submitted by the offeror.

(2) If discussions are conducted, the unit:

(i) shall conduct the discussions in accordance with regulations adopted under this Division II;

(ii) shall provide an opportunity to participate to each responsible offeror who submits a proposal that, in the judgment of the procurement officer, is reasonably susceptible of being selected for award;

(iii) shall treat all of those responsible offerors fairly and equally;

(iv) may allow all of those responsible offerors to revise their initial proposals by submitting best and final offers, if discussions indicate that it would be in the best interests of the State to do so;

(v) may conduct more than 1 series of discussions and requests for best and final offers; and

(vi) may not disclose to an offeror any information derived from a proposal of or discussions with a competing offeror.

(3) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, an oral presentation is required when:

1. the total value of the contract is expected to exceed $2,000,000 for architectural and engineering services;

2. the total value of the contract is expected to exceed $10,000,000 for construction and construction related services; or

3. for any other procurement, including information technology and professional services, the total value of the contract is expected to exceed $5,000,000.

(ii) If the procurement officer makes a written determination that oral presentations are unlikely to aid in the evaluation process, oral presentations are not required.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection:

(i) a proposal is irrevocable for the period specified in the request for proposals; and

(ii) a best and final offer is irrevocable for the period specified in the request for best and final offers.

(2) A procurement officer may allow an offeror to correct or withdraw a proposal or best and final offer if correction or withdrawal is:

(i) allowed under regulations adopted under this Division II; and

(ii) approved in writing by the Office of the Attorney General.

(f) After obtaining any approval required by law, the procurement officer shall award the procurement contract to the responsible offeror who submits the proposal or best and final offer determined to be the most advantageous to the State considering the evaluation factors set forth in the request for proposals.

(g) A unit shall publish notice of a contract in excess of the small procurement amount specified in § 13–109 of this subtitle awarded under this section, or a lower amount set by the Board by regulation in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article in eMaryland Marketplace.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-206 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-206
§13–206.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual enlisting in the organized militia shall take and subscribe to the following oath of enlistment:

“I do hereby acknowledge to have voluntarily enlisted this ....... day of .........., 20 ....., in the (National Guard) (Maryland Defense Force) of the State of Maryland for the period of ...... year(s), under the conditions prescribed by law, unless sooner discharged by proper authority. I, ..........., do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the United States of America and to the State of Maryland; that I will serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies whomsoever; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the Governor of Maryland and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to law and regulations.”

(b) Any officer of the organized militia may administer the oath of enlistment.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-905 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-905
§13–905.
Status: in_force

A member of the Council is not entitled to compensation as a member of the Council.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-719 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-719
§13–719.
Status: in_force

The objectives of the plan are to:

(1) guide a coordinated, adjusted, efficient, and economic development of the region in a manner that will best promote the health, safety, order, convenience, prosperity, and welfare of the residents of the region in accordance with present and future needs and resources;

(2) provide for patterns of urbanization and the uses of land and resources for trade, industry, recreation, forestry, agriculture, and tourism;

(3) create conditions favorable to the development of human resources;

(4) identify the public interest and the necessity for public action and intergovernmental cooperation and coordination in the region;

(5) coordinate with the efforts of the private sector in the region;

(6) recognize any State comprehensive planning and development activities;

(7) reflect the plans and programs of the participating governmental units; and

(8) take into account economic and demographic factors, conditions, and trends that are relevant to the future development of the region.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-701 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-701
§13–701.
Status: in_force

The Emergency and Allergy Treatment Program is a program in the Department for the purpose of providing a means of authorizing certain individuals to administer life–saving treatment to individuals who have severe adverse reactions to allergens or insect stings when physician, registered nurse practitioner, or emergency medical services are not immediately available in a youth camp.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1001 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1001
§13A–1001.
Status: in_force

A person subject to this title is a principal, if the person:

(1) commits an offense punishable by this title, or aids, abets, counsels, commands, or procures its commission; or

(2) causes an act to be done which, if directly performed by the person, would be punishable by this title.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1302 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 13 / Section 13-1302
§13–1302.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a Governor’s Wellmobile Program Advisory Board.

(2) The purpose of the Advisory Board is to assist the University of Maryland School of Nursing in overseeing and raising funds for the Program.

(b) The Advisory Board consists of nine individuals, of whom:

(1) One shall be the Dean of the University of Maryland School of Nursing;

(2) One shall be a member of the House of Delegates appointed by the Speaker;

(3) One shall be a member of the Senate appointed by the President;

(4) Two shall have business expertise;

(5) Two shall have health expertise; and

(6) Two shall have media or marketing expertise.

(c) Except for the ex officio and legislative members, the members of the Advisory Board shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(d) The Dean of the University of Maryland School of Nursing shall serve as the chairman of the Advisory Board.

(e) (1) Except for the ex officio and legislative members, the term of a member is 3 years.

(2) Except for the ex officio and legislative members, the terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on October 1, 2000.

(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.

(f) The Board shall meet at least four times each year, at the times and places that it determines.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 13-505 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-505
§13–505.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not willfully offer for recordation or record an instrument of writing subject to the county agricultural land transfer tax knowing that the tax has not been paid.

(b) A person may not willfully misrepresent the amount of the actual consideration paid or to be paid in connection with an instrument of writing that is subject to the county agricultural land transfer tax.

(c) A person may not forge or counterfeit any official legend or signature of the clerk on any instrument of writing that is subject to the county agricultural land transfer tax.

(d) A person who violates a provision of this section 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 § 13-1903 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 19 / Section 13-1903
§13–1903.
Status: in_force

At least one entrance to the premises of a holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license shall be unlocked when alcoholic beverages are sold or consumed.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-837 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-837
§13–837.
Status: in_force

The owner or another person with an interest in seized property may file a claim for the return of the property with the Comptroller or the Executive Director within 30 days after:

(1) the seizure of alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, other tobacco products, motor fuel or conveyances used to transport motor fuel; or

(2) a notice of seizure of a conveyance used to transport alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, or other tobacco products is published.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1008 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1008
§13–1008.
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Authority may:

(1) Adopt and alter an official seal;

(2) Sue and be sued, plead, and be impleaded;

(3) Adopt bylaws to regulate its affairs and the conduct of its business;

(4) In accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article, adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;

(5) Maintain an office at a place that the Authority designates;

(6) Employ, either as regular employees or as independent contractors, and fix the compensation of, accountants, architects, attorneys, construction experts and personnel, consultants, engineers, financial experts, managers, superintendents, and other professional personnel, personnel, and agents;

(7) Appoint advisory committees composed of local officials, representatives of the business community, and such other interests as may be appropriate;

(8) Subject to the requirements of this subtitle, adopt and implement a management plan for the Heritage Area;

(9) Determine the locations of, develop, establish, construct, erect, acquire, own, repair, remodel, add to, extend, improve, equip, rewater, operate, regulate, and maintain, and contribute to the maintenance and operating costs of land, water, buildings, and structures to accomplish the purposes of the Authority;

(10) By publishing a revised drawing or other boundary description in the Maryland Register, revise the boundaries of the Heritage Area or the park corridor with the consent of:

(i) The governing body of each local jurisdiction which in whole or in part is to be added to or deleted from the Heritage Area; and

(ii) The Maryland Heritage Areas Authority;

(11) Subject to § 13-1009 of this subtitle, acquire, hold, lease, use, encumber, transfer, or dispose of real and personal property;

(12) Provide or contract to provide tourism marketing and promotional services for the Canal Place Heritage Area, and provide financial assistance for tourism marketing and promotion in Allegany County and its municipal jurisdictions, if the expenditures by the Authority for those purposes are matched equally with nonstate funds;

(13) Enter into contracts of any kind and execute all instruments necessary or convenient to carry out its powers under this subtitle;

(14) Make and participate in making loans or grants, or otherwise provide financial assistance for any project that serves to preserve, develop, maintain, or protect the Heritage Area;

(15) Through covenants, regulations, agreements, or otherwise, establish restrictions, standards, and requirements necessary to assure preservation, development, maintenance, and protection of the Heritage Area in accordance with a management plan that the Authority adopts;

(16) Fix and revise from time to time and charge and collect rates, rents, fees, or other charges for the use of, or for services rendered in connection with, buildings, structures, land, and water to accomplish the purposes of the Authority;

(17) (i) Borrow money from any source for any corporate purpose, including working capital for its operations, reserve funds, or interest;

(ii) Mortgage, pledge, or otherwise encumber the property and funds of the Authority; and

(iii) Contract with or engage the services of any person for any financing, including underwriters, placement agents, financial institutions, issuers of letters of credit, or insurers;

(18) Subject to Part III of this subtitle, issue bonds;

(19) Receive and accept from any public or private source contributions, gifts, or grants of money or property;

(20) Exercise all the corporate powers granted Maryland corporations under the Maryland General Corporation Law; and

(21) Do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers granted by this subtitle.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-109 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-109
§13–109.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply in Garrett County or Washington County.

(b) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle and paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine of not less than $5 and not exceeding $25 or both.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, in Calvert County, a person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine of $50 or both.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-708 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-708
§13–708.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle may not be construed to create a duty upon any individual to obtain a certificate under this subtitle, and an individual may not be held civilly liable for failing to obtain a certificate under this subtitle.

(b) An individual may not be held civilly liable in any action arising from or in connection with the administration of emergency use epinephrine by the individual solely because the individual did not possess a certificate issued under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4504 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 45 / Section 13-4504
§13–4504.
Status: in_force

(a) The Advisory Council shall study and make recommendations regarding:

(1) The promotion of public health and mitigation of youth use of, misuse of, and addiction to cannabis;

(2) Data collection and reporting of data that measures the impact of cannabis consumption and legalization;

(3) The impact of cannabis legalization on the education, behavioral health, and somatic health of individuals under the age of 21 years;

(4) Initiatives to prevent cannabis use by individuals under the age of 21 years, including educational programs for use in schools;

(5) Public health campaigns on cannabis;

(6) Advertising, labeling, product testing, and quality control requirements;

(7) Training for health care providers related to cannabis use;

(8) Best practices regarding requirements to reduce the appeal of cannabis to minors, including advertising, potency, packaging, and labeling standards; and

(9) Any other issues that advance public health related to cannabis use and legalization.

(b) To the extent practicable, the Advisory Council shall consider any data collected by the State related to cannabis use when making recommendations, including data collected under § 13–4401 of this title.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-707 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-707
§13–707.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.

(b) The fines assessed under §§ 13-313 and 13-409 of this title may not exceed $5,000 per violation, or a maximum aggregate of $10,000 for a 2-year license term, and shall be paid to the Secretary within 10 days after final adjudication of any hearing or upon the waiver of any hearing.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 13-313 and 13-409 of this title, the Secretary may fine either the licensed agency or the individual working on behalf of the licensed agency, but not both, for the same violation.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-701 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-701
§13–701.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, if a person or governmental unit fails to pay a tax when due under this article, the tax collector shall assess a penalty not exceeding 10% of the unpaid tax.

(b) (1) If a person fails to pay alcoholic beverage tax, financial institution franchise tax, or tobacco tax when required under this article, the tax collector shall assess a penalty not exceeding 25% of the unpaid tax.

(2) If a person fails to file a motor carrier tax return or motor fuel tax return when required under this article, the Comptroller shall assess a penalty not exceeding $25.

(c) The penalty under subsection (a) of this section may be assessed for unpaid inheritance tax at or after the time allowed for the assessment of interest under § 13-601(c) of this title.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-909 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-909
§13–909.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, the Administration may adopt a system of staggered registration for any motor vehicle class.

(b) (1) During the registration period in which the system is initiated, vehicle registrations may be issued for periods varying from 7 months to 18 months with fees prorated according to the number of months for which the registration is issued.

(2) Vehicle registration plates or validation tabs shall be issued and displayed in accordance with a schedule established by the Administration.

(3) Any new registration or renewal issued during the year may be issued initially for other than a 12-month period to facilitate an equal volume of monthly issuances and the registration fee shall be prorated for the period issued.

(4) For the purpose of maintaining relatively uniform work loads, the Administration shall evaluate monthly volumes of registration renewals from time to time and any portion of a monthly issuance may be rescheduled by applying a different expiration date and prorating the fee accordingly.

(5) The Administration shall refund a registration fee on surrender of a registration card and unused registration plates by the owner as provided under § 13-938 of this subtitle only if the return is made prior to the expiration date of the registration period for which the application for refund is made.

(6) When the Administration assesses a prorated fee, it shall be calculated by multiplying one-twelfth of the applicable fee by the number of months for which the issuance or renewal is made and adjusting this amount to the nearest dollar amount.

(c) The Administration may adopt regulations to implement and operate a staggered registration system as provided under this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1910 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 19 / Section 13-1910
§13–1910.
Status: reserved

(a) This section does not apply to a raffle conducted under § 13–1911.1 of this subtitle.

(b) A qualified organization shall obtain a written permit from the designated county agency before conducting a raffle if the total cash value of the prize exceeds $200.

(c) (1) Before issuing a permit, the designated county agency shall ascertain the character of the qualified organization applying for a permit under this section to determine if the application complies with this subtitle.

(2) A permit issued to a qualified organization to conduct a raffle may not be transferred.

(d) The permit fee for each raffle is $15.
Md. Code, Insurance § 13-103 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-103
§13–103.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, all credit life insurance, all credit health insurance, and all credit involuntary unemployment benefit insurance are subject to this title.

(b) This title does not apply to insurance if:

(1) the insurance is in connection with a loan or other credit transaction for which premiums are payable for more than 10 years; or

(2) the issuance of the insurance is an isolated transaction by an insurer that is not related to an agreement or plan for insuring debtors of the creditor.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-307 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-307
§13–307.
Status: in_force

(a) The Council may:

(1) adopt a seal;

(2) sue or be sued, subject to the limitations of Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Courts Article;

(3) adopt a charter, bylaws, rules, and guidelines to carry out its purposes;

(4) acquire, hold, lease, use, encumber, transfer, or dispose of property;

(5) enter into a contract and execute any instrument necessary or convenient to carry out its purposes;

(6) exercise any corporate power granted to a corporation under the Corporations and Associations Article;

(7) serve, with the State Department of Transportation, as a metropolitan planning organization for federal funding and certification; and

(8) do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers granted by this subtitle.

(b) The Council shall report annually to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on:

(1) the status of the Council’s efforts; and

(2) recommended policy goals, strategies, and statutory changes to improve regional cooperation and the long–term health of the region.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-101 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 1 / Section 13A-101
§13A–101.
Status: in_force

(a) In this title, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Accuser” means:

(1) a person who signs and swears to charges;

(2) a person who directs that charges nominally be signed and sworn to by another; or

(3) any other person who has an interest other than an official interest in the prosecution of the accused.

(c) “Cadet” or “candidate” means a person who is enrolled in or attending a state military academy, a regional training institute, or any other formal education program for the purpose of becoming a commissioned officer in the state military forces.

(d) “Classified information” means:

(1) information or material that has been determined by an official of the United States or a state pursuant to law, an executive order, or regulation to require protection against unauthorized disclosure for reasons of national or state security; and

(2) restricted data, as defined in § 11(y) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, 42 U.S.C. § 2014(y).

(e) “Commander” means commanding officer.

(f) “Commanding officer” includes:

(1) commissioned officers of the State military forces; and

(2) officers in charge only when administering nonjudicial punishment under § 13A–301 of this code.

(g) “Convening authority” includes:

(1) the person who convened the court; and

(2) (i) a commissioned officer commanding for the time being; or

(ii) a successor in command to the convening authority.

(h) “Day” means:

(1) calendar day and is not synonymous with the term “unit training assembly”; or

(2) as it relates to any punishment authorized by this article that is measured in terms of days, when served in a status other than annual field training, succeeding duty days.

(i) (1) “Duty status other than State active duty” means any other type of duty not in federal service and not full–time duty in the active service of the State under an order issued by authority of law.

(2) “Duty status other than State active duty” includes travel to and from such duty.

(j) “Enlisted member” means a person in an enlisted grade.

(k) “Judge advocate” means a commissioned officer of the organized state military forces who is a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a state:

(1) (i) certified or designated as a judge advocate in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps of the armed forces or designated as a law specialist as an officer of the Coast Guard, or a reserve component of one of these; or

(ii) certified as a non–federally recognized judge advocate, under regulations adopted pursuant to this provision, by the senior judge advocate of the commander of the force in the State military forces of which the accused is a member, as competent to perform such military justice duties required by this code; or

(2) if no judge advocate certified under item (1) of this subsection is available, certified by a senior judge advocate of the commander of another force in the State military forces, as the convening authority directs.

(l) “Military court” means:

(1) a court–martial; or

(2) a court of inquiry.

(m) “Military judge” means an official of a general or special court–martial detailed in accordance with § 13A–505 of this title.

(n) “Military offenses” means the offenses prescribed under the punitive provisions of the code.

(o) “National security” means the national defense and foreign relations of the United States.

(p) “Officer” means a commissioned or warrant officer.

(q) “Record”, when used in connection with the proceedings of a court–martial, means:

(1) an official written transcript, written summary, or other writing relating to the proceedings; or

(2) an official audiotape, videotape, digital image or file, or similar material from which sound, or sound and visual images depicting the proceedings, may be reproduced.

(r) “Senior force commander” means the commander of the same force of the State military forces as the accused.

(s) “Senior force judge advocate” means the senior judge advocate of the commander of the same force of the State military forces as the accused and who is that commander’s chief legal advisor.

(t) (1) “State active duty” means full–time duty in the State military forces under an order of the Governor or otherwise issued by authority of law, and paid by State funds.

(2) “State active duty” includes travel to and from such duty.

(u) (1) “State military forces” means the National Guard of the State, as defined in Title 32 of the United States Code, when not in a status subjecting them to exclusive jurisdiction under 10 U.S.C. 47.

(2) “State military forces” does not include the unorganized militia, Maryland Defense Force, or any other State force that does not meet the definition under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(v) “Superior commissioned officer” means a commissioned officer superior in rank or command.

(w) “Victim of an offense under this code” means an individual who has suffered direct physical, emotional, or pecuniary harm as a result of the commission of an offense under this code.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1054 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1054
§13A–1054.
Status: in_force

A person subject to this title who, knowing that one or more persons authorized to make searches and seizures are seizing, are about to seize, or are endeavoring to seize property, destroys, removes, or otherwise disposes of the property with intent to prevent the seizure thereof shall be punished as a court–martial may direct.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-818 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-818
§13–818.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Fuel economy” has the meaning stated in § 4064 of the Internal Revenue Code as determined and adjusted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to account for the difference between controlled laboratory conditions and actual road driving.

(3) “Model type” and “model year” have the meaning stated in § 4064 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(4) “Passenger car” means a motor vehicle that may be registered as a Class A (passenger) vehicle or registered under § 13–937 of this title as a Class M (multipurpose) vehicle.

(b) In conjunction with the tax imposed under § 13–809 of this subtitle, a fuel efficiency surcharge or fuel efficiency credit shall be imposed under this section based on the fuel economy rating of the model type of the passenger car.

(c) (1) (i) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, for new or used passenger cars with a model year of 1993 or 1994, a fuel efficiency surcharge of $100 shall be imposed on all such passenger cars that have a fuel economy rating that is less than 21 miles per gallon.

(ii) 1. This subparagraph does not apply to a passenger car registered under § 13–616 of this title.

2. Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, for new or used passenger cars with a model year of 1995 or thereafter, a fuel efficiency surcharge shall be imposed on all such passenger cars that have a fuel economy rating that is less than 27 miles per gallon. The fuel efficiency surcharge shall be an amount equal to the product of multiplying:

A. $50; and

B. The nearest whole number of miles per gallon that the fuel economy rating of the model type of the automobile is less than 27 miles per gallon.

(2) The surcharge imposed under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not exceed an amount equal to 1% of the total purchase price of the passenger car as defined in § 13–809 of this subtitle.

(3) (i) Subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, for new or used passenger cars with a model year of 1993 or 1994, a fuel efficiency credit of $50 shall be granted for all passenger cars that have a fuel economy rating that is greater than 35 miles per gallon.

(ii) Subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, for new or used passenger cars with a model year of 1995 and thereafter, a fuel efficiency credit shall be granted for all passenger cars that have a fuel economy rating that is greater than 35 miles per gallon. The fuel efficiency credit shall be an amount equal to the product of multiplying:

1. $50; and

2. The nearest whole number of miles per gallon that the fuel economy rating of the model type of the automobile is greater than 35 miles per gallon.

(4) The credit granted under paragraph (3) of this subsection may not exceed an amount equal to 1% of the total purchase price of the passenger car as defined in § 13–809 of this subtitle.

(d) The proceeds collected under this section shall be deposited in the Transportation Trust Fund and, to the extent not required by any lawful pledge, covenant, dedication, or commitment for the annual debt service on bonds referred to in § 3–216(e) of this article, shall be disbursed in accordance with this section.

(e) The proceeds collected from the fuel efficiency surcharge imposed under this section shall be used to fund the fuel efficiency credits granted under this section. All remaining funds shall be used solely for transit purposes.

(f) A motor vehicle dealer shall prominently display on a vehicle offered for sale a notice on a form prescribed by the Administration to inform consumers of the fuel efficiency surcharge and fuel efficiency credit program. The notice shall state the provisions of this section applicable to the vehicle and shall be in substantially the following form:

“For this vehicle, the fuel economy rating is __________. The fuel efficiency surcharge is __________ or the fuel efficiency credit is __________.

A fuel efficiency surcharge or fuel efficiency credit is required to be applied to purchases of certain passenger cars based on the fuel economy rating of the motor vehicle. The fuel economy rating is determined by a weighted average of the urban and the highway mileage ratings as determined by the Environmental Protection Agency and published in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Gas Mileage Guide.

A fuel efficiency surcharge shall be applied to all passenger cars with a fuel economy rating of less than _____ miles per gallon. The surcharge is __________ (as provided in § 13–818 of the Transportation Article).

A fuel efficiency credit shall be applied to all passenger cars with a fuel economy rating of more than __________ miles per gallon. The credit is _____ (as provided in § 13–818 of the Transportation Article).

The credit or surcharge on any vehicle may not be greater than an amount equal to 1% of the total purchase price of the vehicle.”

(g) The Administration may adopt regulations to implement and operate the fuel efficiency surcharge and credit program under this section.

(h) Revenue generated under this section is not subject to the distribution provisions of Title 8, Subtitle 4 of this article.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1050 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1050
§13A–1050.
Status: in_force

A person subject to this title shall be punished as a court–martial may direct if the person induces and procures another person to take an oath and to falsely testify, depose, or state on such oath, if:

(1) the oath is administered with respect to a matter for which such oath is required or authorized by law;

(2) the oath is administered by a person having authority to do so;

(3) on the oath, the other person willfully makes or subscribes a statement;

(4) the statement is material;

(5) the statement is false; and

(6) when the statement is made or subscribed, the person subject to this title and the other person do not believe that the statement is true.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-936 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-936
§13–936.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “historic motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle, including a passenger vehicle, motorcycle, or truck that:

(1) Is a model year of 1999 or earlier;

(2) Has not been substantially altered from the manufacturer’s original design; and

(3) Meets criteria contained in regulations adopted by the Administration.

(b) In this section, “historic motor vehicle” does not include a vehicle that has been remanufactured or reconstructed as a replica of an original vehicle.

(c) If registered with the Administration under this section, every historic motor vehicle is a Class L (historic) vehicle.

(d) Except as provided in subsection (i) of this section, for each Class L (historic) vehicle, the annual registration fee is:

(1) On or after July 1, 2024, but before July 1, 2025, $45.50; and

(2) On or after July 1, 2025, $55.50.

(e) In applying for registration of a historic motor vehicle under this section, the owner of the vehicle shall submit with the application a certification that the vehicle for which the application is made:

(1) Will be maintained for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, and occasional transportation; and

(2) Will not be used:

(i) For general daily transportation;

(ii) Primarily for the transportation of passengers or property on highways;

(iii) For employment;

(iv) For transportation to and from employment or school; or

(v) For commercial purposes.

(f) Except as provided in § 13–936.1 of this subtitle, on registration of a vehicle under this section, the Administration shall issue a special, historic motor vehicle registration plate of the size and design that the Administration determines.

(g) Unless the presence of the equipment was specifically required by a statute of this State as a condition of sale when the vehicle was manufactured, the presence of any specific equipment is not required for the operation of a vehicle registered under this section.

(h) (1) A vehicle with a model year of 1985 or earlier registered under this section is exempt from any statute that requires vehicle inspections.

(2) A vehicle registered under this section is exempt from any statute that requires the use and inspection of emission controls.

(i) (1) For a motor vehicle manufactured at least 60 years prior to the current model year, there is a onetime registration fee of $50.00.

(2) Registration of a motor vehicle manufactured under this subsection is not transferable to a subsequent owner.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1206 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 12 / Section 13-1206
§13–1206.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 4, Subtitle 3 of this article, if a patient of a health care provider or a health care facility dies of a maternal death and the health care provider or the health care facility has knowledge of the circumstances of the death, the health care provider or the health care facility shall report the death to the Maternal Mortality Review Program.

(b) Any health care provider and health care facility report required under this section shall be:

(1) Confidential;

(2) Not open to public inspection; and

(3) Except under a court order sealing the court record, not subject to subpoena or discovery in any criminal or civil proceeding.

(c) A health care provider or health care facility may not be held liable for civil damages or subject to any criminal or disciplinary action for good faith efforts made to comply with the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1602 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 16 / Section 13-1602
§13–1602.
Status: in_force

(a) The Advisory Council consists of the following 23 members:

(1) The Attorney General or the Attorney General’s designee;

(2) One member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate of Maryland;

(3) One member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;

(4) The Secretary of Aging or the Secretary’s designee;

(5) The Secretary of Health or the Secretary’s designee;

(6) The Secretary of Disabilities or the Secretary’s designee; and

(7) 17 members appointed by the Governor:

(i) One physician with experience in end–of–life care;

(ii) One nurse with experience in end–of–life care;

(iii) One pharmacist with experience in end–of–life care;

(iv) One physician with experience managing long–term care;

(v) One nurse with experience managing long–term care;

(vi) One representative of the health insurance industry;

(vii) One representative from a managed care organization;

(viii) One representative of the legal community;

(ix) One representative from the hospice care community;

(x) Two representatives from advocacy groups for end–of–life care;

(xi) Two representatives from religious groups;

(xii) Two representatives of the general public with experience with end–of–life or long–term care issues;

(xiii) One representative of the hospital industry; and

(xiv) One representative of the nursing home industry.

(b) (1) The term of a member appointed by the Governor is 4 years.

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

(3) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(4) A member who serves two consecutive 4–year terms may not be reappointed for 4 years after the completion of those terms.

(5) If a vacancy occurs among the members appointed by the Governor, the Governor shall promptly appoint a successor.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-404 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-404
§13–404.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “electronic media” means any electronic medium, except television or radio, that may be used to transmit campaign material.

(b) The State Board shall adopt regulations governing the application of §§ 13–401 and 13–403 of this subtitle to campaign material transmitted through electronic media.

(c) The regulations adopted by the State Board under this section:

(1) shall define what constitutes “publication” or “distribution” of campaign material through electronic media under § 1–101(k) of this article;

(2) shall require public disclosure of the identity of persons who are responsible for transmitting campaign material through electronic media; and

(3) may modify the requirements of §§ 13–401 and 13–403 of this subtitle as they apply to electronic media to the extent necessary to accommodate a particular technology.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-604.1 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-604.1
§13–604.
Status: in_force

§13–604.1.

(a) In this section, “person” includes a political committee.

(b) The State Board may impose a civil penalty in accordance with this section for the following violations:

(1) making a disbursement in a manner not authorized in § 13–218(b)(2), (c), and (d) of this title;

(2) failure to maintain a campaign bank account as required in § 13–220(a) of this title;

(3) making a disbursement by a method not authorized in § 13–220(d) of this title;

(4) failure to maintain detailed and accurate account books and records as required in § 13–221 of this title;

(5) fund–raising during the General Assembly session in a manner not authorized in § 13–235 of this title;

(6) failure to report all contributions received and expenditures made as required in § 13–304(b) of this title;

(7) failure to include an authority line on campaign material as required in § 13–401 of this title;

(8) failure to retain a copy of campaign material as required in § 13–403 of this title;

(9) failure to include a disclosure on online campaign material as required in § 13–401.1(b) of this title;

(10) soliciting a recurring contribution or donation without the affirmative consent of the contributor or donor as required in § 13–244 of this title;

(11) making a monetary contribution or monetary donation using any currency other than United States currency or accepting a monetary contribution or monetary donation made using any currency other than United States currency in violation of § 13–238 of this title; and

(12) making a monetary expenditure using any currency other than United States currency in violation of § 13–250 of this title.

(c) A civil penalty imposed under this section for a violation specified in subsection (b) of this section is in addition to any other sanction provided by law.

(d) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this title or as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the amount of a civil penalty imposed under this section may not exceed $1,000 for each violation.

(2) As to a violation of § 13–235 of this title, the campaign finance entity that receives a contribution as a result of a violation shall:

(i) refund the contribution to the contributor; and

(ii) pay a civil penalty that equals $1,000 plus the amount of the contribution, unless the State Board at its discretion assesses a lesser penalty for good cause.

(e) The civil penalty is payable to the State Board by the person charged in a citation within 20 calendar days after service of the citation.

(f) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a civil penalty imposed under this section shall be paid by the campaign finance entity.

(2) If the campaign finance entity has insufficient funds with which to pay the full amount of the civil penalty in a timely manner, after the campaign account of the finance entity is exhausted the balance of the civil penalty is the joint and several liability of the responsible officers.

(3) If a violation is committed by a person not acting on behalf of, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate or a campaign finance entity, the civil penalty shall be paid by the person who committed the violation.

(g) The State Board may issue a citation to any person the State Board believes is committing or has committed a violation specified in subsection (b) of this section.

(h) The citation shall be served on the defendant in accordance with the Maryland Rules.

(i) The citation shall contain:

(1) the certification by the State Board attesting to the truth of the matter set forth in the citation;

(2) the name and address of the person charged;

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

(4) the manner in which the violation occurred;

(5) the amount of the penalty assessed;

(6) the manner, time, and location to pay the penalty;

(7) a statement that the person receiving the citation has a right to trial in the District Court; and

(8) the effect of failing to pay the assessed fine or of failing to demand a trial within the prescribed time.

(j) (1) A person charged in a citation may elect to stand trial for the violation by notifying the State Board in writing of the person’s intent to stand trial.

(2) The written notice shall be given at least 5 days before the date of payment as set forth in the citation.

(k) (1) On receipt of the written notice of intent to stand trial, the State Board shall forward to the State Prosecutor a copy of the citation and the written notice.

(2) The State Prosecutor shall forward to the District Court having venue a copy of the citation and the written notice.

(3) On receipt of the citation and the written notice:

(i) the State Prosecutor shall assume responsibility for prosecuting the violation; and

(ii) the District Court shall schedule the case for trial, notify the defendant of the trial date, and summon the defendant to appear.

(l) (1) If a person charged in a citation fails to pay the penalty by the date of payment set forth in the citation and fails to deliver to the State Board the written notice of intent to stand trial, the person is liable for the assessed penalty.

(2) The State Prosecutor, on behalf of the State Board, may double the penalty to an amount not to exceed $2,000 and request adjudication of the case through the District Court by filing a demand for judgment on affidavit.

(m) The defendant’s failure to respond to the summons of the District Court shall result in the entry of judgment against the defendant in favor of the State Board in the amount set forth in the citation if a proper demand for judgment on affidavit has been made.

(n) If a person is found by the District Court to have committed a violation:

(1) (i) the District Court shall order the person to pay the penalty set forth in the citation and may double the amount of the penalty to an amount not to exceed $2,000;

(ii) the penalty imposed shall constitute a judgment in favor of the State Board; and

(iii) if the penalty remains unpaid for 30 days following the date of its entry, the judgment shall be enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as other civil judgments for money unless the court has suspended or deferred payment of the penalty as provided in item (2) of this subsection;

(2) the District Court may suspend or defer the payment of any penalty under conditions that the court sets;

(3) the defendant shall be liable for the costs of the proceedings in the District Court; and

(4) the District Court may order the person to abate the violation.

(o) If a defendant fails to pay any penalty or cost imposed by the District Court without good cause, the District Court may punish the failure as contempt of court.

(p) Adjudication of a violation under this section:

(1) is not a criminal conviction; and

(2) does not impose any of the civil disabilities that arise from a criminal conviction.

(q) In a District Court proceeding relating to a violation under this section:

(1) the State Prosecutor has the burden to prove that the defendant has committed the violation by clear and convincing evidence;

(2) the District Court shall apply the evidentiary standards as provided by law or rule for the trial of civil causes;

(3) the District Court shall ensure that the defendant has received a copy of the charges against the defendant and that the defendant understands those charges;

(4) the defendant may cross–examine all witnesses who appear against the defendant, produce evidence or witnesses in the defendant’s own behalf, or testify in the defendant’s own behalf;

(5) the defendant shall be entitled to be represented by counsel of the defendant’s own selection and at the defendant’s own expense;

(6) the defendant may enter a plea of guilty or not guilty of the violation as charged; and

(7) the verdict of the District Court shall be guilty of a violation or not guilty of a violation, or the District Court may, before rendering judgment, place the defendant on probation.

(r) The State Board shall consider the following in determining the amount of a penalty under this section:

(1) the severity of the violation for which the penalty is to be assessed;

(2) the good faith of the violator; and

(3) any history of prior violations.

(s) Penalties collected under this section shall be distributed to the Fair Campaign Financing Fund established under § 15–103 of this article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-402 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-402
§13–402.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to all counties, except:

(1) Anne Arundel County;

(2) Baltimore City;

(3) Baltimore County;

(4) Cecil County;

(5) Howard County;

(6) Prince George’s County;

(7) Queen Anne’s County; and

(8) Worcester County.

(b) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.

(c) The governing body of a county may:

(1) require, regulate, or provide for the collection, removal, and disposal of garbage or other unsanitary material; and

(2) determine whether the expense of the collection, removal, or disposal is to be paid by the responsible owner or tenant or wholly or partly by the county.

(d) The governing body of a county may:

(1) license commercial refuse collectors for hire;

(2) make it unlawful to collect, remove, or dispose of refuse for hire without a license;

(3) regulate commercial refuse collectors, including the suspension, revocation, and renewal of licenses; and

(4) require public notice of a hearing with the right to be represented by counsel if a license is denied, suspended, or revoked.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-131 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-131
§13–131.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The County Council of Talbot County shall set the fees, terms, and forms for dog and kennel licenses.

(2) A dog license expires as specified by county law.

(b) In Talbot County, a dog tag may be a metal tag or a surgically implanted microchip.

(c) (1) In Talbot County, the owner or custodian of a female dog that is in heat may not knowingly allow the dog to run at large.

(2) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-405 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-405
§13–405.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Institution” means:

(i) any campus of the University System of Maryland, any community college established under Title 16 of the Education Article, Morgan State University, or St. Mary’s College;

(ii) any private institution of higher education that grants a member a tuition waiver of at least 50%;

(iii) any public postsecondary vocational–technical or trade school; or

(iv) any private postsecondary vocational–technical or trade school that grants a member a tuition waiver of at least 50%.

(3) “Member” means an individual who:

(i) is regularly enlisted in the National Guard; or

(ii) holds a commission in the National Guard.

(4) (i) “Tuition” means the basic instructional charge for undergraduate, graduate, professional, vocational–technical, and trade school credit courses and related fees at an institution.

(ii) “Tuition” does not include charges for self–supporting programs.

(b) (1) To the extent that funds are provided in the State budget, the Department may provide assistance equal to 100% of the cost of in–State tuition for any regularly scheduled undergraduate credit course, graduate credit course, professional credit course, vocational–technical course, or trade course for any active member attending an institution who is certified as eligible by the Adjutant General.

(2) Subject to paragraph (5) of this subsection, a member who receives assistance under paragraph (1) of this subsection for an undergraduate credit, vocational–technical, or trade course shall remain an active member for at least 2 years following the completion of the course.

(3) Subject to paragraph (5) of this subsection, a member who receives assistance under paragraph (1) of this subsection for a graduate or professional credit course shall remain an active member for at least 4 years following the completion of the course.

(4) Subject to paragraph (5) of this subsection, if a member receives assistance under paragraph (1) of this subsection, and is a member of a unit that has been disbanded on or after September 1, 2013, due to budgetary cuts, Base Realignment and Closure, or any other reason, the member may satisfy the requirements of paragraph (2) or paragraph (3) of this subsection by transferring to another active duty, reserve, or National Guard Unit in the State or in another state.

(5) If a member who receives assistance under paragraph (1) of this subsection is offered early separation by the military following the disbanding of the member’s unit due to budget cuts, Base Realignment and Closure, or any other reason, the member is excused from the requirements of paragraph (2) or paragraph (3) of this subsection.

(c) (1) The Adjutant General may not certify a member as eligible unless the member is:

(i) enlisted and has at least 24 months remaining to serve on the current enlistment of the member; or

(ii) an officer or warrant officer and agrees in writing to serve for a minimum of 24 months.

(2) The 24–month requirement runs from the first day of classes for the semester.

(d) If a recipient of tuition assistance under this section is discharged from the National Guard for a reason designated by the Adjutant General, the assistance terminates and the member shall reimburse the Department the amount of tuition assistance received for that semester within 30 days of discharge.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-302 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-302
§13–302.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) To qualify for a physical therapy license, an applicant shall be an individual who:

(i) Meets the requirements of:

1. This section; and

2. § 13–303 of this subtitle; and

(ii) Submits to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 13–302.1 of this subtitle.

(2) To qualify for a physical therapist assistant license, an applicant shall be an individual who:

(i) Meets the requirements of:

1. This section; and

2. § 13–304 of this subtitle; and

(ii) Submits to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 13–302.1 of this subtitle.

(b) The applicant shall be of good moral character.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass the appropriate examination given by the Board under this subtitle.

(d) The applicant shall meet any other qualifications or requirements that the Board establishes for license applicants.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board shall require as part of its examination or licensing procedures that an applicant for a license to practice physical therapy or limited physical therapy demonstrate written and oral competency in the English language.

(2) An applicant is exempt from English language competency testing under paragraph (1) of this subsection if the applicant graduated from a physical therapy program that was taught in English.

(3) By regulation, the Board shall develop a procedure for testing individuals who because of their speech impairment are unable to complete satisfactorily a Board approved standardized test of oral competency.

(4) If any disciplinary charges or action that involves a problem with the oral communication of the English language are brought against a licensee under this title, the Board shall require the licensee to take and pass a Board approved standardized test of oral competency.
Md. Code, Education § 13-302 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-302
§13–302.
Status: in_force

It is hereby found and determined that:

(1) The purposes of the medical system are to provide medical care of the type unique to University medical facilities for the citizens of the State and region and, in accomplishing this objective, to provide a clinical context for education and research conducted by the faculty of the University;

(2) The purposes extend to all citizens of the State, particularly regarding health care needs which only an academic medical institution can adequately meet such as extensive tertiary care, major shock trauma treatment, and sophisticated surgical techniques;

(3) The purposes also include rendering comprehensive health care to the community naturally served by University Hospital to assure its availability to citizens of that community;

(4) These purposes separately and collectively serve the highest public interest and are essential to the public health and welfare, but must be realized in the most efficient manner and at the lowest cost practicable and consistent with these purposes;

(5) It has proven unnecessarily costly and administratively cumbersome for the University to finance, manage, and carry out the patient care activities of an academic institution within the existing framework of a State agency, since many applicable laws, management structures, and procedures were developed to implement types of governmental functions which differ from the operations of a major patient care facility in an environment of State and federal regulation; such patient care operations are more efficiently served by contemporary legal, management, and procedural structures utilized by similarly situated, private entities throughout the nation;

(6) It is fiscally desirable for the State of Maryland to separate the operations, revenues, and obligations of the medical system from the State to the end that, to the maximum extent practicable, the medical system be a self–supporting entity to which the State may make grants or with which the State may contract as may be deemed appropriate from time to time; this separation will segregate patient care costs and revenues from unrelated State activities;

(7) The interests of the citizens of the State, the region, and the community naturally served by University Hospital will be best met by granting and transferring State assets and liabilities related to the medical system to a private, nonprofit, nonstock corporation in order to create a separate legal and organizational structure for the medical system to provide independence and flexibility of management and funding, while assuring a compatible and mutually beneficial relationship with the University;

(8) In order to maintain the highest quality patient care with the maximum efficiency practicable, the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center will be part of the medical system and will be governed by the Board of Directors; and

(9) It is the intent of the General Assembly that:

(i) Employees of the Medical System Corporation and any subsidiary of the Medical System Corporation who are not medical system University personnel enjoy the rights and protections associated with full freedom of association and collective bargaining afforded to similarly situated citizens of the State; and

(ii) Each subsidiary established by the Medical System Corporation under § 13–303(k) of this subtitle, including a subsidiary established for the purpose of operating all or a part of the University of Maryland Medical Center, falls within the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board, and the employees of the subsidiary are subject to the benefits and protections of the National Labor Relations Act.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-955 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-955
§13–955.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Maryland Emergency Medical System Operations Fund.

(b) (1) There is a Maryland Emergency Medical System Operations Fund.

(2) The Comptroller shall administer the Fund, including accounting for all transactions and performing year–end reconciliation.

(3) The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund which is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(4) Interest and earnings on the Fund shall be separately accounted for and credited to the Fund, and are not subject to § 6–226(a) of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(c) The Fund consists of:

(1) Registration surcharges collected under § 13–954 of this subtitle;

(2) All funds, including charges for accident scene transports and interhospital transfers of patients, generated by an entity specified in subsection (e) of this section that is a unit of State government; and

(3) Revenues distributed to the Fund from the surcharges collected under § 7–301(f) of the Courts Article.

(d) Expenditures from the Fund shall be made pursuant to an appropriation approved by the General Assembly in the annual State budget or by the budget amendment procedure provided under § 7–209 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, provided that any budget amendment shall be submitted to and approved by the Legislative Policy Committee prior to the expenditure or obligation of funds.

(e) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, the money in the Fund shall be used solely for:

(1) Medically oriented functions of the Department of State Police, Special Operations Bureau, Aviation Division;

(2) The Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems;

(3) The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical System;

(4) The Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute;

(5) The provision of grants under the Senator William H. Amoss Fire, Rescue, and Ambulance Fund in accordance with the provisions of Title 8, Subtitle 1 of the Public Safety Article; and

(6) The Volunteer Company Assistance Fund in accordance with the provisions of Title 8, Subtitle 2 of the Public Safety Article.

(f) For fiscal years 2025 and 2026, the money in the Fund may be used to support general operations of the Department of State Police, Special Operations Bureau, Aviation Command.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2621 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 26 / Section 13-2621
§13–2621.
Status: in_force

(a) The county commissioners may issue a permit to any of the following organizations to conduct a fundraiser at which merchandise or money prizes may be awarded by gaming devices:

(1) a bona fide religious organization that has conducted religious services at the same location in the county for at least 3 years before applying for a permit;

(2) a volunteer fire company that is supported by the county or a municipal corporation in the county or an auxiliary unit whose members are directly associated with the volunteer fire company or auxiliary unit;

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

(4) a bona fide nonprofit fraternal, educational, civic, patriotic, or charitable organization that intends to conduct a fundraiser for the benefit of a charity located in the county; or

(5) a bona fide nonprofit organization that:

(i) intends to raise money for an exclusively charitable, athletic, or educational purpose that is specifically described in the permit application; and

(ii) has operated as a nonprofit organization in the county for at least 3 years before applying for a permit.

(b) The county commissioners shall determine whether an organization qualifies for a permit under this section.

(c) An organization must be organized in and serve the residents of the county to be eligible for a permit under this section.

(d) An organization that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code is a bona fide charity under this section.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4105 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 41 / Section 13-4105
§13–4105.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland Children’s Service Animal Program Fund.

(b) The Department shall use revenue from the Fund to pay a nonprofit training entity.

(c) Revenue from the Fund may be used only to pay:

(1) A nonprofit training entity; and

(2) Administrative costs of the Program.

(d) The Secretary shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(f) The Fund consists of:

(1) Revenue collected by the Department in the form of donations to the Program;

(2) Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund; and

(3) Any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.

(g) The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.

(h) Any interest earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the General Fund of the State.

(i) Money expended from the Fund is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for the Program.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2101 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 21 / Section 13-2101
§13–2101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “County commissioners” means the Board of County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County.

(c) “Designee” means a person designated by the county commissioners to administer the issuance of bingo licenses in the county.

(d) (1) “Gaming device” includes a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, chance book, bingo, Nevada card, and a stamp machine.

(2) “Gaming device” does not include a slot machine, as defined in § 12–301 of this article.

(e) “Gaming event” means a carnival, bazaar, or raffle.

(f) “Qualified organization” means:

(1) a volunteer fire company; or

(2) a bona fide:

(i) religious organization;

(ii) fraternal organization;

(iii) civic organization;

(iv) war veterans’ organization; or

(v) charitable organization.

(g) “Sheriff” means the Sheriff of St. Mary’s County.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-310 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-310
§13–310.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to the campaign finance entity of an individual if the individual is not a filed candidate or the incumbent in any office filled by an election under this article.

(b) A campaign finance entity shall terminate and file a final campaign finance report within 8 years after the later of:

(1) the end of the individual’s most recent term of office; and

(2) the date of the election in which the individual last was a filed candidate.

(c) Not later than 6 months before a campaign finance entity is required to terminate under this section, the State Administrator shall notify the responsible officers of the campaign finance entity and the candidate affiliated with the campaign finance entity of the date by which the campaign finance entity is required to:

(1) pay all outstanding obligations;

(2) dispose of all its remaining assets in accordance with § 13–247 of this title; and

(3) terminate and file a final campaign finance report.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-1503 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 15 / Section 13-1503
§13–1503.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and § 13–1606 of this title, a person may not have an interest in more than one license issued by the Board, regardless of whether that interest is held or controlled by direct or indirect ownership, stock ownership, interlocking directors or interlocking stock ownership, or any other direct or indirect manner.

(b) This section does not apply to a license issued for a place operated as a hotel, motel, or motor court that has at least 100 rooms.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-2601 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 26 / Section 13-2601
§13–2601.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 6–202 (“Inspections”);

(2) § 6–203 (“Use of equipment to measure quantity and quality of alcoholic beverages”);

(3) § 6–204 (“Power to summon witnesses”);

(4) § 6–206 (“Charging document for unlawful sale of alcoholic beverage”);

(5) § 6–207 (“Display of alcoholic beverages as prima facie evidence of sale”);

(6) § 6–208 (“Regulating possession or consumption of alcohol in public places”);

(7) § 6–209 (“Adoption of standards for authorization of consumption”); and

(8) § 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”).

(b) The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:

(1) § 6–205 (“Peace officers”); and

(2) § 6–210 (“State preemption of local disorderly intoxication laws”), which is superseded by § 13–2602 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-502 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-502
§13–502.
Status: in_force

The following are subject to forfeiture:

(1) except as provided in § 13–503 of this subtitle, a motor vehicle used in connection with a violation of and conviction under § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article;

(2) money used in connection with a violation of and conviction under the human trafficking law, found in close proximity to or at the scene of the arrest for a violation of the human trafficking law; and

(3) except as provided in § 13–503 of this subtitle, real property used in connection with a violation of and conviction under § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-604 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-604
§13–604.
Status: in_force

A Class D beer license may not be issued in the county.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-3001 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 30 / Section 13-3001
§13–3001.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Cord blood transplant center” means a medical facility that uses cells obtained from a human umbilical cord or placenta to treat pediatric or adult patients afflicted with a disease or injury.

(c) “Fund” means the Cord Blood Transplant Center Support Fund.

(d) “Qualified medical institution” means a medical institution accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations that:

(1) Is located in the State; and

(2) Has an established hematologic malignancies research program.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-5002 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 50 / Section 13-5002
§13–5002.
Status: in_force

(a) The Council consists of the following members:

(1) One member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate;

(2) One member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;

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

(4) The chair of the State Advisory Council on Hereditary and Congenital Disorders, or the chair’s designee;

(5) One representative of the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities, designated by the Director of the Office;

(6) One representative of the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, designated by the Secretary;

(7) One representative of the Maryland Insurance Administration, designated by the Maryland Insurance Commissioner; and

(8) The following members, appointed by the Governor:

(i) One representative of an academic research institution that receives grant funding for rare disease research;

(ii) One geneticist licensed and practicing in the State;

(iii) One registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse licensed and practicing in the State with experience treating rare diseases;

(iv) One physician licensed in the State with experience treating rare diseases;

(v) One hospital administrator, or the designee of a hospital administrator, from a hospital in the State that provides care to individuals diagnosed with a rare disease;

(vi) One pharmacist licensed in the State with experience dispensing drugs used to treat rare diseases;

(vii) Two individuals who have been diagnosed with a rare disease;

(viii) One caregiver of an individual with a rare disease;

(ix) One representative of a rare disease patient organization that operates in the State;

(x) One representative of the biopharmaceutical industry;

(xi) One representative of a health insurance carrier providing health insurance coverage in the State;

(xii) One member of the scientific community who is engaged in rare disease research; and

(xiii) One representative of an organization that provides care management for individuals enrolled in the State’s Rare and Expensive Case Management Program.

(b) For the appointed members of the Council, the appointment process shall be conducted in a transparent manner to provide interested individuals an opportunity to apply.

(c) All members of the Council must be full–time residents of the State.

(d) (1) The term of an appointed member is 3 years.

(2) If a vacancy occurs on the Council, the members of the Council shall appoint an individual to fill the vacancy by majority vote.

(e) (1) The Governor shall designate the initial chair of the Council to serve a term of 3 years.

(2) The initial chair designated by the Governor may not hold a position within State government.

(3) At the end of the term of the initial chair, the members of the Council shall designate a new chair by majority vote.

(4) Except as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the term of a chair of the Council is 2 years.

(f) The Department shall provide staff for the Council.

(g) 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.

(h) (1) The initial meeting of the Council shall occur on or before December 30, 2024.

(2) On or before October 1, 2025, the Council shall meet at least once per month in person or through an online meeting platform at a time designated by the chair.

(3) After October 1, 2025, the Council shall meet at least once per quarter in person or through an online meeting platform at a time designated by the chair.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-302 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-302
§13–302.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Baltimore Metropolitan Council.

(b) The Council:

(1) is a body politic and corporate; and

(2) is not a unit of State government.

(c) The purposes of the Council are to:

(1) serve as a forum for local officials and their representatives to identify and address problems in the region;

(2) provide a central source of information and coordination for fashioning responses to needs in the region;

(3) assist local jurisdictions in developing regional policies, prioritizing regional infrastructure needs, and developing regional strategies; and

(4) facilitate coordination and collaboration among local jurisdictions and organizations in the Baltimore region to foster economic growth and development in the region in areas that include:

(i) regional transportation;

(ii) housing;

(iii) workforce development; and

(iv) renewable energy projects and usage.
Md. Code, Real Property § 13-105 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-105
§13–105.
Status: in_force

Any willful and false verification, oath, or affirmation made in any hearing before the Commissioner or in any application, certification, or other document filed in a patent proceeding is subject to the penalties of perjury.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-912 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-912
§13–912.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Central Collection Unit” means the Central Collection Unit in the Department of Budget and Management.

(c) (1) “Debt” means:

(i) a liquidated sum due and owing any State agency that has accrued through contract, subrogation, tort, operation of law, or other cause of action, regardless of whether there is an outstanding judgment for that sum; or

(ii) a delinquent restitution account on a judgment of restitution referred to the Central Collection Unit for collection under § 11–616 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(2) “Debt” includes converted funds as defined in § 15–122.2 of the Health – General Article.

(d) “Debtor” means:

(1) a person owing a debt to a State agency that has not been adjudged satisfied by court order, set aside by court order, or discharged in bankruptcy; or

(2) a defendant or liable parent in arrears of restitution payments whose account has been referred to the Central Collection Unit under § 11-616 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(e) “State agency” means any agency, association, board, bureau, college, commission, committee, council, foundation, fund, department, institute, institution, public corporation, service, trust, university, or other unit of State government, including any subunit of these agencies.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-220.1 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-220.1
§13–220.
Status: in_force

§13–220.1.

(a) Each central committee of a political party or legislative party caucus committee may establish one administrative account.

(b) Disbursements from an administrative account may be made only for nonelectoral purposes.

(c) A donation to an administrative account:

(1) may be made only if the donor is aware that the donation will be used for nonelectoral purposes and consents to that use before making the donation; and

(2) is not subject to § 13–226(b) of this subtitle.

(d) A campaign finance entity may not make a transfer to an administrative account.

(e) The State Board shall adopt regulations that:

(1) define permissible nonelectoral disbursements from an administrative account; and

(2) require disclosure of:

(i) donations to an administrative account; and

(ii) disbursements from an administrative account.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-406 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-406
§13–406.
Status: in_force

(a) The County Commissioners of Calvert County may enact an ordinance pertaining to:

(1) tattoo artist services; or

(2) body piercing services.

(b) The Calvert County Health Department shall enforce an ordinance adopted under this section.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-213 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-213
§13–213.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article, the Board shall adopt regulations on price and cost principles based on generally accepted accounting principles.

(b) The principles adopted by the Board shall be used:

(1) as guidelines for negotiations on:

(i) estimated costs or fixed prices;

(ii) price adjustments for contract modifications and change orders; and

(iii) settlements of terminated procurement contracts;

(2) to establish the allowability of costs under procurement contract provisions for the reimbursement of costs; and

(3) in any other situation that requires the establishment of the estimated or incurred costs of performing a procurement contract.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-302 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-302
§13–302.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Commission” means the State Commission on Kidney Disease.

(c) “Department” means the department responsible for administering the Kidney Disease Program.

(d) (1) “Liquid assets” includes cash, bank accounts, and investments such as stocks and bonds that can be readily converted to cash.

(2) “Liquid assets” does not include an individual’s:

(i) Principal residence; or

(ii) Principal car.

(e) “Program” means the Kidney Disease Program.

(f) “Recipient” means an individual with chronic kidney disease who has been certified to receive benefits under the Kidney Disease Program.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1510 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 15 / Section 13-1510
§13–1510.
Status: in_force

(a) An organization may not conduct a gaming event unless the organization has acquired the appropriate license.

(b) An organization shall obey the terms of a license.

(c) Each person who signed an application for a license shall obey the terms of the license.

(d) A person shall file the report required under § 13-1509 of this subtitle.

(e) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

(f) Each day that a gaming event is operated without a license or in violation of any of the terms of the license is a separate violation.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 13-402 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-402
§13–402.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle applies in any county where the county imposes a transfer tax.

(b) The provisions of this subtitle are in addition to the public local laws of a county that relate to transfer taxes.
Md. Code, Real Property § 13-302 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-302
§13–302.
Status: in_force

(a) The application shall be in writing and contain:

(1) The name and address of the applicant;

(2) The name and address of each person, other than the applicant, who would obtain a direct or indirect title interest in the land for which the patent is sought if the patent were issued to the applicant;

(3) Each county and election district in which any portion of the land for which the patent is sought is located;

(4) As to the land for which the patent is sought, a description of any vacant land, which description need not be referenced by metes and bounds, and a separate description of any land owned by the applicant, each of which descriptions:

(i) Shall include the estimated area covered by it; and

(ii) Shall be made by specific reference to the names and addresses of the owners of each adjoining tract or parcel of land;

(5) If a warrant to resurvey is requested, an officially certified copy of the instrument by which the applicant acquired fee-simple title and, if the instrument does not contain a metes-and-bounds description of the land, an officially certified copy of the last instrument in the chain of title of the applicant which contains that description;

(6) As to the land described in the application, the name and address of:

(i) Each person or governmental body that, to the best of the knowledge, information, and belief of all persons signing the application, possesses any portion of the land under claim of title;

(ii) Each person who, to the best of the knowledge, information, and belief of all persons signing the application, possesses any portion of the land under claim of ownership in a manner that, either directly or by tacking, is actual, open, notorious, exclusive, and continuous and uninterrupted for the 20 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application; and

(iii) The State or any agency of the State that, to the best of the knowledge, information, and belief of all persons signing the application, uses any portion of the land for public purposes or claims that any portion of the land is required for public purposes;

(7) A statement that, except for those named under item (6) of this subsection, to the best of the knowledge, information, and belief of all persons signing the application:

(i) No person or governmental body possesses any portion of the land under claim of title;

(ii) No person possesses any portion of the land under claim of ownership in a manner that, either directly or by tacking, is actual, open, notorious, exclusive, and continuous and uninterrupted for the 20 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application; and

(iii) Neither the State nor any agency of the State uses any portion of the land for public purposes or claims that any portion of the land is required for public purposes;

(8) The name and address of the surveyor to whom the warrant is to be directed, together with a description of any family, business, or financial relationship between the surveyor and all persons signing the application;

(9) Any name to be given the land to be surveyed;

(10) Any other information the Commissioner requires under a rule or regulation adopted under § 13-203 of this title; and

(11) A request for the issuance of a warrant to survey or a warrant to resurvey and the subsequent issuance of a patent for the land described in the application.

(b) The application shall be signed and verified by the applicant and by each person required to be named under subsection (a)(2) of this section.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4206 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 42 / Section 13-4206
§13–4206.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Center, to the extent practicable, identify opportunities to fund:

(1) Behavioral health crisis grants;

(2) Training for 9–1–1 operators;

(3) Peer support services;

(4) Behavioral health screenings;

(5) Scholarships for students who attend a Maryland HBCU to study behavioral health–, public safety–, or criminal justice–related issues; and

(6) Behavioral health initiatives in rural communities.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-207 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-207
§13–207.
Status: reserved

(a) There is a State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Fund.

(b) (1) The Board may set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and its other services.

(2) The fees charged shall be set so as to approximate the cost of maintaining the Board.

(3) Funds to cover the compensation and expenses of the Board members shall be generated by fees set under this section.

(c) (1) The Board shall pay all funds collected under this title to the Comptroller of the State.

(2) The Comptroller shall distribute the fees to the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Fund.

(d) (1) The Fund shall be used to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the Board as provided by the provisions of this article.

(2) The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund, not subject to § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(3) Any unspent portions of the Fund may not be transferred or revert to the General Fund of the State, but shall remain in the Fund to be used for the purposes specified in this article.

(4) No other State money may be used to support the Fund.

(e) (1) A designee of the Board shall administer the Fund.

(2) Moneys in the Fund may be expended only for any lawful purpose authorized under the provisions of this article.

(f) The Legislative Auditor shall audit the accounts and transactions of the Fund as provided in § 2-1220 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-514 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-514
§13–514.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in § 13–517(c) of this subtitle, if property is seized under § 13–504(2)(iv) of this subtitle because there is probable cause to believe that the property is directly or indirectly dangerous to health or safety and that the property was or will be used to violate § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article, forfeiture proceedings under this subtitle shall be filed promptly.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-305 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-305
§13–305.
Status: in_force

(a) To apply for a physical therapy license, an applicant shall:

(1) Submit to the Board:

(i) An application on the form that the Board requires;

(ii) Evidence of completion of:

1. A physical therapy curriculum; and

2. Any clinical training required under the physical therapy curriculum; and

(iii) Any other document that the Board requires;

(2) Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 13–302.1 of this subtitle; and

(3) Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board.

(b) To apply for a physical therapist assistant license, an applicant shall:

(1) Submit to the Board:

(i) An application on the form that the Board requires;

(ii) Evidence of completion of:

1. A physical therapist assistant curriculum; and

2. Any clinical training required under the physical therapist assistant curriculum; and

(iii) Any other document that the Board requires;

(2) Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 13–302.1 of this subtitle; and

(3) Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-604 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-604
§13–604.
Status: in_force

The Council shall elect a chair from among its members.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-202 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-202
§13–202.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The governing body of a county may, by resolution, regulate the construction or establishment of trailer camps.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who violates a regulation adopted under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.

(2) In Calvert County, a person who violates a regulation adopted under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-102 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-102
§13–102.
Status: in_force

(a) Money is prima facie contraband if a law enforcement officer in the State seizes the money in connection with an arrest for:

(1) unlawfully playing or operating a bookmaking scheme;

(2) unlawfully betting on a horse race, athletic event, lottery, or game; or

(3) using an unlawful gaming table or gaming device.

(b) (1) For purposes of this subsection, the Police Department of Baltimore City is not a State authority.

(2) All rights in, title to, and interest in money seized under subsection (a) of this section shall immediately vest in and to:

(i) the county or the municipal corporation, if the money is seized by the police of the local government, including a sheriff’s department that is the local law enforcement unit; or

(ii) the State, if the money is seized by a State authority.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-210 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-210
§13–210.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This subsection applies to the period of time that an employee is ordered by the Governor to active military duty in the organized militia of the State for service during:

(i) a civil disorder;

(ii) a natural disaster;

(iii) a labor disorder; or

(iv) any other activity requiring support of the State militia.

(2) The Adjutant General shall secure compensation under the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act for each officer and enlisted individual of the organized militia by maintaining an insurance policy with the Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company or with a stock corporation or mutual association authorized to transact the business of workers’ compensation insurance in the State.

(3) (i) An officer, enlisted individual, or employee of the Department is not entitled to the benefits of this section if the officer, enlisted individual, or employee is injured in the course of employment and has insurance coverage through the federal government that is equal to or better than the coverage provided by this title.

(ii) If a benefit provided by the federal government is less than that provided by the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act, the State and its insurer shall furnish the additional benefit necessary to make up the difference between the benefit provided by the federal government and the similar benefit required under the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act.

(4) The insurance provided under this subsection shall only cover incidents that occur after July 1, 1979.

(b) In addition to the benefits under subsection (a) of this section, the Adjutant General shall maintain workers’ compensation insurance for members of the Maryland Defense Force during training.

(c) The Adjutant General shall pay the premiums for the insurance policy required under this section from appropriations for the militia that the Governor includes in the State budget.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1603 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 16 / Section 13-1603
§13–1603.
Status: in_force

A qualified organization under Subtitle 2 of this title may award prizes in money or merchandise using:

(1) a paddle wheel;

(2) a wheel of fortune;

(3) a chance book;

(4) bingo; or

(5) any other gaming device other than:

(i) a card game or roulette, except as provided in § 13–1602.1 of this subtitle; or

(ii) a dice game.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-605 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-605
§13–605.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Advisory Board” means the Garrett County Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board.

(b) The County Commissioners of Garrett County shall adopt rules, regulations, and procedures for:

(1) the establishment and monitoring of agricultural districts; and

(2) the evaluation of land to be included in agricultural districts.

(c) (1) The rules, regulations, and procedures adopted by the County Commissioners of Garrett County shall contain the provisions set forth in this subsection.

(2) (i) One or more landowners actively devoted to agricultural use may file a petition with the county commissioners requesting the establishment of an agricultural district on the land owned by the petitioners.

(ii) The petition filed in accordance with subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall include maps and descriptions of the current use of land in the proposed district.

(3) On receipt of a petition to establish an agricultural district, the county commissioners shall refer the petition and accompanying materials to the Advisory Board and the county planning commission.

(4) Within 60 days after the referral of a petition:

(i) the Advisory Board shall advise the county commissioners:

1. whether the land in the proposed district meets the requirements established by the county under subsection (e) of this section; and

2. whether the Advisory Board recommends establishment of the district; and

(ii) the county planning commission shall advise the county commissioners:

1. whether establishment of the district is compatible with existing or approved county plans and policy; and

2. whether the county planning commission recommends establishment of the district.

(5) (i) If either the Advisory Board or the county planning commission recommends approval, the county commissioners shall hold a public hearing on the petition.

(ii) Adequate notice of a hearing under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall be made to:

1. all landowners in the proposed district; and

2. the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation.

(6) Within 120 days after the receipt of the petition or application, the county commissioners shall decide whether the proposed agricultural district will be established.

(7) (i) The establishment of an agricultural district does not take effect until all landowners in the proposed district have executed an agreement with the county commissioners that:

1. is recorded in the county land records;

2. requires a landowner to keep the landowner’s land in agricultural use for a minimum of 3 years from the establishment of the agricultural district; and

3. maintains the right of a landowner to sell an easement for development rights on the land to the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation.

(ii) In the event of severe economic hardship, the county commissioners may release the landowner’s property from the agricultural district.

(iii) After meeting the minimum 3–year requirement in the agricultural district agreement under subparagraph (i)2 of this paragraph, a landowner may terminate the property’s designation as an agricultural district by notifying the county commissioners in writing 1 year before the desired date of termination.

(8) After the establishment of an agricultural district, the county commissioners may review the use of the land within the agricultural district.

(9) The county commissioners may approve the alteration or termination of an agricultural district only if the use of the land within the agricultural district has changed so that the land within the district fails to meet the county requirements under subsection (e) of this section.

(d) Rules, regulations, or procedures adopted by the County Commissioners of Garrett County under this section may not require a natural gas rights owner or lessee to subordinate its interest to the interest of the county commissioners if the county commissioners determine that the exercise of the natural gas rights will not interfere with an agricultural operation conducted on land in the agricultural district or on land subject to an easement.

(e) Rules, regulations, or procedures adopted by the County Commissioners of Garrett County relating to land that may be included in an agricultural district shall provide that:

(1) the land shall meet productivity, acreage, and locational criteria determined by the county commissioners to be necessary for the continuation of farming;

(2) the county commissioners shall attempt to preserve the minimum number of acres in a given agricultural district that may reasonably be expected to promote the continued availability of agricultural suppliers and markets for agricultural goods; and

(3) land within the boundaries of a 10–year water and sewer service district may be included in an agricultural district only if, in the discretion of the county commissioners, that land is outstanding in productivity and is of significant size.

(f) (1) Land may be included in an agricultural district only if the rules, regulations, and procedures of the County Commissioners of Garrett County that govern the land allow the activities listed under § 2–513 of the Agriculture Article.

(2) Agricultural districts may be established on any land in agricultural use, but only if the landowner agrees to the conditions, restrictions, and limitations under § 2–513 of the Agriculture Article.

(g) The Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation may not purchase an easement on land that is located in Garrett County but that is outside of an agricultural district established under this section.

(h) This section does not preclude a landowner from selling the landowner’s property.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 13-102 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-102
§13–102.
Status: in_force

Title 12 of this article applies to the Annapolis Authority except where it is inconsistent with this title.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 13-404 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-404
§13–404.
Status: reserved

(a) The Department shall collect county transfer tax at the rate set by each county for articles of consolidation or articles of merger filed with the Department as required by § 3–107, § 4A–703, § 9A–903, or § 10–208 of the Corporations and Associations Article, or other document filed with the clerk of the circuit court of a county or the Department which evidences a merger or consolidation of foreign corporations, foreign limited liability companies, foreign partnerships, or foreign limited partnerships.

(b) (1) Articles of merger or other document which evidences a merger of foreign corporations are not subject to county transfer tax if the articles of merger or other document which evidences a merger of foreign corporations are for a transfer of real property from:

(i) a parent corporation to its subsidiary corporation;

(ii) a subsidiary corporation to its parent corporation where the parent corporation:

1. previously owned the real property;

2. owns the stock of the subsidiary and has owned that stock for a period greater than 18 months; or

3. acquires the stock of a subsidiary corporation which has been in existence and has owned the real property for a period of 2 years;

(iii) a corporation merging out of existence to its successor corporation where recordation tax and, if then required to have been paid, transfer tax were paid when the corporation merging out of existence acquired title to the real property; or

(iv) a corporation merging out of existence pursuant to reorganizations described in § 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(2) Articles of consolidation or other document which evidences a consolidation of foreign corporations are not subject to county transfer tax if the articles of consolidation or other document which evidences a consolidation of foreign corporations are for a transfer of real property from a consolidating corporation to its successor where recordation tax and, if then required to have been paid, transfer tax were paid when the corporation consolidating acquired title to the real property.

(c) A county that imposes a county transfer tax shall certify annually to the Department:

(1) the rate of the tax;

(2) the applicability of the county transfer tax; and

(3) the legal authority for the county transfer tax.

(d) The Department shall:

(1) collect any county transfer tax imposed under subsection (a) of this section;

(2) deduct the cost to the Department of collecting county transfer tax under this section; and

(3) distribute the remainder of the revenue to the county in which the property that is transferred is located.

(e) (1) Articles of merger, articles of consolidation, or other document which evidences a merger or consolidation of foreign corporations or foreign limited liability companies or foreign partnerships that are subject to county transfer tax under this section also may be taxable under § 13–202 or § 13–302 of this title or § 12–102 of this article.

(2) Before a transfer of title may be made under articles of transfer, articles of merger, articles of consolidation, or other document which evidences a merger or consolidation of foreign corporations or foreign limited liability companies or foreign partnerships for any property for which a property certificate is required under § 3–112 or § 4A–708 of the Corporations and Associations Article, all recordation and transfer taxes shall be paid.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-104.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-104.1
§13–104.
Status: in_force

§13–104.1.

If an application for a certificate of title is for a new vehicle, the application also shall be accompanied by:

(1) The manufacturer’s certificate of origin for the vehicle, assigned by the transferor to the transferee; or

(2) If the vehicle was acquired in another state or country the laws of which do not provide for a manufacturer’s certificate of origin, a certified bill of sale or other documents required by law in the other state or country, showing any security interest retained by the seller or created at the time of sale to secure the payment of the purchase price.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-503 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-503
§13–503.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A minor who holds title to property as a tenant by the entirety with a spouse who has reached the age of majority is authorized to join with the spouse in any deed as defined in § 1–101 of the Real Property Article, note, or financing statement in the same manner and effect as an adult.

(2) This subsection does not affect any right granted in subsection (b) of this section.

(b) A war veteran or member of the armed services, who is a minor, eligible for the benefits of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, and amendments to it, for the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the Act, may:

(1) Mortgage real estate the eligible minor owns;

(2) Buy real estate and execute a mortgage to cover the purchase money;

(3) Execute a deed for the sale of real estate purchased, or execute notes;

(4) Make other agreements and do other things as necessary to obtain the benefits of the Act, and amendments to it; and

(5) Execute releases of claims in the same manner and effect as an adult.

(c) (1) A minor who is at least 15 years old:

(i) May contract for annuities and for life or health insurance on the minor’s own life or body, or on the person of another in whom the minor has an insurable interest;

(ii) May exercise all rights and powers with respect to or under the contract for the annuity or for insurance on the minor’s own life or body, or any contract the minor effected on the person of another issued to the minor as described as though of full legal age of 18 years;

(iii) May surrender any interest in the contract and give a valid discharge for any benefit accruing or money payable under it;

(iv) Is not entitled to rescind, avoid, or repudiate the contract, or any exercise of a right or privilege because of minority; and

(v) Is not bound by any unperformed agreement to pay, by promissory note or otherwise, any premium on any insurance contract.

(2) If an estate of a minor is being administered by a guardian, no contract is binding on the estate as to payment of premiums, unless consented to by the guardian.

(3) Any annuity contract or policy of life or health insurance shall be made payable either to the minor or to the minor’s estate or to a person having an insurable interest in the life of the minor.

(4) The provisions of this subsection also apply with respect to property, casualty, and surety insurance contracted for by a minor who is at least 15 years old on the minor’s own property, liabilities, or other interests.

(d) The absence of specific mention in this subtitle of any power or right granted by law to a minor who is at least 15 years old before the enactment of this subtitle is not intended to affect the existence of the power or right.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-706 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-706
§13–706.
Status: in_force

An individual whom a licensee employs as a private detective may not willfully make a false statement or report to the licensee about any case conducted or services provided by the licensee.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-411 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-411
§13–411.
Status: in_force

(a) The Council shall employ an Executive Director.

(b) The Executive Director:

(1) is responsible for the daily operations of the Council; and

(2) shall help develop policy recommendations for consideration by the Council or the Executive Board.

(c) The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Executive Board.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-108 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-108
§13–108.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if a complaint is not timely and properly filed or if the action is finally decided against the claimant, the seized money not disposed of shall be forfeited to the custodian without further judicial action.

(b) For the seized money to be forfeited, timely notice must be given by certified mail or other appropriate means to any known claimants, at their last known addresses, of the requirements of this section for making claim for the return of seized money.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-212 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-212
§13–212.
Status: in_force

A guardian shall exercise the care and skill of a person of ordinary prudence dealing with the person’s own property in the administration of the estate and the exercise of the guardian’s powers.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-801 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-801
§13–801.
Status: in_force

Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Caroline County.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-712 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-712
§13–712.
Status: in_force

(a) The court may approve a request for the withholding or withdrawal of a life-sustaining procedure from a disabled person on the basis of a substituted judgment.

(b) The court may make a substituted judgment under subsection (a) of this section only on the basis of clear and convincing evidence that the disabled person would, if competent, decide to withhold or withdraw a life-sustaining procedure under the circumstances.

(c) Evidence of the intentions or wishes of the disabled person regarding the withholding or withdrawal of a life-sustaining procedure that might otherwise be inadmissible may be admitted, in the discretion of the court, if it is:

(1) Material and probative; and

(2) The best evidence available.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1010 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1010
§13–1010.
Status: in_force

The Authority shall:

(1) Administer the Heritage Area in accordance with this subtitle;

(2) Subject to § 13-1011 of this subtitle, develop a management plan for the Heritage Area;

(3) Preserve or assist in the preservation of buildings, structures, and settings of historic value in the Heritage Area;

(4) Conduct activities to educate the public about the history and significance of the Heritage Area;

(5) Provide for recreational uses of the Heritage Area for both active and passive pursuits;

(6) Facilitate economic development in the Heritage Area through public and private investment in adaptive reuse, interpretative attractions, or other activities;

(7) To the extent practicable, consult and coordinate its activities with the states of West Virginia and Pennsylvania and appropriate regional entities;

(8) Keep records consistent with sound business practices and accounting records consistent with generally accepted accounting principles;

(9) Cause an audit by an independent licensed certified public accountant to be made of the accounts and transactions of the Authority at the conclusion of each fiscal year;

(10) Be subject to audit and examination at any reasonable time by the Office of Legislative Audits of the Department of Legislative Services concerning the accounts and transactions of the Authority; and

(11) For inclusion for informational purposes in the State budget book, submit annually to the Department of Budget and Management a budget reflecting the operating and capital program of the Authority.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-604 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-604
§13–604.
Status: in_force

A susceptible adult or older adult who has been subjected to financial exploitation in the State or, in accordance with § 13–605 of this subtitle, a person acting on the susceptible adult’s or older adult’s behalf may bring a cause of action against a person who has committed financial exploitation against the susceptible adult or older adult to recover damages and obtain other appropriate relief as set forth under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-613 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-613
§13–613.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The owner of any vehicle described in paragraph (2) of this subsection may apply to the Administration for the assignment to that vehicle of a special, personalized registration number.

(2) This section applies only as to:

(i) A Class A (passenger) vehicle;

(ii) A Class D (motorcycle) vehicle;

(iii) A Class E (truck) vehicle with a one ton or less manufacturer’s rated capacity;

(iv) A Class G (nonfreight trailer) vehicle;

(v) A Class L (historic) vehicle;

(vi) A Class M (multipurpose) vehicle; or

(vii) A Class N (street rod) vehicle.

(b) In addition to the annual registration fee otherwise required by this title, the applicant shall pay an additional annual fee of $50, payable with the original and each renewal application for special registration under this section.

(c) (1) A special registration number assigned under this section may consist of any combination of not more than 7 letters and numerals.

(2) In its discretion, the Administration may refuse any combination of letters and numerals.

(d) The proceeds collected annually from the additional fees charged under this section shall be distributed to the Transportation Trust Fund.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-610 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-610
§13–610.
Status: in_force

The Council has the immunity from suit provided in § 5-505 of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1802 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 18 / Section 13-1802
§13–1802.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies only in Montgomery County.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-307 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-307
§13–307.
Status: in_force

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

(2) (i) “Home appliance” means any device the retail cost of which exceeds $100 and which is generally used in a private residence;

(ii) “Home appliance” includes an air conditioner, washing machine, dishwasher, television set, stereo set, oil burner, and any similar item.

(3) “Repair company” means any person who repairs home appliances for a fee or consideration.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a repair company shall furnish a written bill for the cost of repairing a home appliance to the person for whom the repair was made. The bill shall include the following information:

(1) The hourly labor rate;

(2) The time actually used to repair the home appliance;

(3) The itemized cost of any new parts used to repair the home appliance;

(4) The itemized cost of any used or reconditioned parts used to repair the home appliance and a statement that used or reconditioned parts were used; and

(5) Any other charges.

(c) This section does not apply if:

(1) The repair work is done under a service contract; or

(2) A flat price or firm estimate is given before repair of the home appliance.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-706 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-706
§13–706.
Status: in_force

A member of the Council is not entitled to compensation as a member of the Council.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-504 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-504
§13–504.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, if the title or interest of an owner in a registered vehicle passes to another person other than by voluntary transfer:

(1) The registration of the vehicle expires; and

(2) The vehicle may not be driven on a highway until the person entitled to possession of the vehicle applies for and obtains a new registration of the vehicle.

(b) However, the person entitled to possession of the vehicle, or his authorized representative, may drive the vehicle on highways in this State for a distance of not more than 200 miles, but only from the place that the person or his authorized representative obtained possession of the vehicle to the person’s place of business, residence, or other place where the vehicle is to be kept.

(c) During the operation of a vehicle described in subsection (b) of this section, the registration plates issued to the former owner may be displayed on the vehicle.

(d) After the operation of a vehicle described in subsection (b) of this section is completed or, even before this operation is completed, on request of the former owner or the Administration, the person who obtained possession of the vehicle shall return its registration plates to the former owner or to the Administration.

(e) After 24 hours of the earlier of the request or the completion of the operation described in subsection (b) of this section, no person, other than the person to whom the registration plates originally were issued, may have the registration plates in his possession, whether or not they are in use.

(f) If the title or interest of an owner in a registered vehicle passes to a legatee or distributee as a result of testamentary disposition or intestate devolution, the personal representative, legatee, or distributee may drive the vehicle and permit it to be driven on the highways, without applying for a new registration, until the expiration of the last annual registration in the name of the deceased owner.

(g) If the interest in a registered vehicle of a joint owner who has died passes to the surviving spouse through joint ownership, the surviving spouse may drive the vehicle and allow it to be driven on a highway, without applying for a new registration, until the expiration of the last registration in the name of the joint owners.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-306 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-306
§13–306.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.

(2) The Secretary shall issue an agency license certificate to each licensed private detective agency and a branch office certificate for each proposed branch office.

(b) (1) The Secretary shall include on each agency license certificate that the Secretary issues:

(i) the full name of the licensee;

(ii) the location of the principal office and of each branch office of the licensed private detective agency;

(iii) the date of issuance of the license;

(iv) the date on which the license expires; and

(v) the name and address of the representative member, if the licensee is a firm.

(2) The Secretary shall include on each branch office certificate:

(i) the full name of the licensee;

(ii) the location of the principal office of the licensee and of the agency branch office for which the certificate is issued;

(iii) the date of issuance of the branch office certificate;

(iv) the date on which the license of the licensee expires; and

(v) the name and agency address of the representative member, if the licensee is applying on behalf of a firm.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-202 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-202
§13–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board consists of 9 members.

(2) Of the 9 Board members:

(i) Five shall be licensed physical therapists, of which a minimum of four shall be engaged primarily in the clinical practice of physical therapy in this State;

(ii) Two shall be licensed physical therapist assistants practicing limited physical therapy in this State; and

(iii) Two shall be consumer members.

(3) The Governor shall appoint the licensed physical therapist members and the licensed physical therapist assistant members, with the advice of the Secretary, from a list of names of qualified individuals submitted to the Secretary and the Governor by the American Physical Therapy Association of Maryland. The number of names on the list shall be at least three times the number of vacancies.

(4) The Governor shall appoint the consumer members with the advice of the Secretary and the advice and consent of the Senate.

(b) Each licensed physical therapist member:

(1) Shall have at least 5 years’ experience in physical therapy administration, education, practice, or research immediately before appointment; and

(2) Shall be engaged in the profession of physical therapy in this State.

(c) Each licensed physical therapist assistant member shall:

(1) Have 5 years’ experience in limited physical therapy; and

(2) Be engaged in the profession of limited physical therapy in this State.

(d) Each consumer member of the Board:

(1) Shall be a member of the general public;

(2) May not be or ever have been a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant or in training to become a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant;

(3) May not have a household member who is a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant or in training to become a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant;

(4) May not participate or ever have participated in a commercial or professional field related to physical therapy;

(5) May not have a household member who participates in a commercial or professional field related to physical therapy; and

(6) May not have had within 2 years before appointment a substantial financial interest in a person regulated by the Board.

(e) While a member of the Board, a consumer member may not have a substantial financial interest in a person regulated by the Board.

(f) Before taking office, each appointee to the Board shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.

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

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 1981.

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

(4) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(5) To the extent practicable, the Governor shall fill any vacancy on the Board within 60 days of the date of the vacancy.

(6) A member may not serve more than 2 consecutive full terms.

(h) (1) The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.

(2) Upon the recommendation of the Secretary, the Governor may remove a member whom the Secretary finds to have been absent from 2 successive Board meetings without adequate reason.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-607 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-607
§13–607.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not issue any temporary registration plate that contains any misstatement of fact.

(b) A person may not knowingly insert any false information on the face of a temporary registration plate.

(c) A dealer may not issue a temporary registration plate to any person who has annual registration plates for a vehicle that has been sold or exchanged.

(d) A dealer may not lend a temporary registration plate to any person.

(e) A dealer may not use a temporary registration plate on any vehicle that the dealer owns.

(f) A dealer may not otherwise issue, assign, transfer, or deliver any temporary registration plate to any person for any reason except as authorized by this part.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-606 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-606
§13–606.
Status: in_force

(a) For reasonable cause, a tax collector may waive interest on unpaid tax.

(b) The Comptroller shall waive the amount of any interest assessed on unpaid income tax due under this article if:

(1) the unpaid income tax is due for a taxable year during which the person owing is incarcerated; and

(2) the person applies for and is placed on an installment payment plan under the Income Tax Reconciliation Program established under § 2–120 of this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-1313 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 13 / Section 13-1313
§13–1313.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may issue a multiple 1–day license to a charitable organization that is tax exempt under § 501(c)(3) or (4) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.

(b) (1) An applicant for the license shall include on the application the dates of the events for which the license is required.

(2) The license may not include more than 12 dates.

(c) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4003 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 40 / Section 13-4003
§13–4003.
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of the Program is to provide grants to local fire departments and volunteer fire companies and departments to procure innovative cancer screening tests that are not otherwise conducted during routine physical examinations or covered by insurance to professional firefighters employed by a local fire department and volunteer firefighters who serve in a volunteer fire company or department.

(b) The goal of the Program is to reduce cancer mortality among professional and volunteer firefighters while advancing the adoption of novel technologies that may also benefit the health of Marylanders and the economy of the State.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-741 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-741
§13–741.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before December 31 each year, the Board shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the implementation of this part.

(b) The report required in subsection (a) of this section shall include, disaggregated by member county:

(1) the number of new projects funded during the previous year;

(2) the number of projects that were completed during the previous year;

(3) the number of ongoing projects that were not completed during the previous year;

(4) the amount and type of funding received by each project;

(5) the current status of each ongoing project; and

(6) any other relevant economic metrics determined by the Board.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-405 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-405
§13–405.
Status: in_force

(a) A bona fide fraternal, civic, war veterans’, or charitable organization, or a volunteer fire company may conduct a raffle in the county for the benefit of charity if:

(1) the raffle is conducted to further the purposes of the organization; and

(2) no individual or group of individuals financially benefits from the holding of the raffle or receives any of the proceeds from the raffle for personal use.

(b) Prizes may be awarded by the use of paddle wheels, wheels of fortune, or chance books.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-607 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-607
§13–607.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not knowingly conduct or attempt to conduct a gaming event or casino event in violation of §§ 13-603 through 13-605 of this subtitle.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-232 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-232
§13–232.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a contribution is attributable to the election cycle in which it is received.

(b) A contribution by check is attributable to the election cycle in which the check is issued.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 13-112 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-112
§13–112.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a State public body may not make an exception for the Annapolis Authority to a law, a rule, a regulation, or an ordinance that:

(1) operates in the City of Annapolis; and

(2) relates to:

(i) licensure; or

(ii) the inspection of real property.

(b) A State public body may, for the Annapolis Authority:

(1) extend the time period, within an inspection cycle, for the reinspection of a unit that fails an initial inspection; or

(2) waive a fee or fine that is associated with the licensure or inspection of real property.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1024 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1024
§13–1024.
Status: in_force

(a) The Authority may issue bonds to refund any of its bonds then outstanding, including the payment of any redemption premium and any interest accrued or to accrue to the earliest or any subsequent date of redemption, purchase, or maturity of the bonds.

(b) Refunding bonds may be issued:

(1) (i) For the public purposes of realizing savings in the effective costs of debt service, directly or through a debt restructuring; or

(ii) For alleviating impending or actual default; and

(2) In one or more series in an amount in excess of that of the bonds to be refunded.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-404 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-404
§13–404.
Status: in_force

The Secretary shall certify as a private detective each individual who meets the requirements of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-705 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 7 / Section 13A-705
§13A–705.
Status: in_force

The military judge of a court–martial or a summary court–martial may, for reasonable cause, grant a continuance to any party for such time, and as often, as may appear to be just.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-601 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-601
§13–601.
Status: in_force

A Class A beer license may not be issued in the county.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-804 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-804
§13–804.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to Dorchester County and Somerset County.

(b) This section does not apply to boats moored in accordance with regulations adopted by the Department of Natural Resources.

(c) The governing body of a county may regulate fishing from a county bridge.

(d) The governing body of a county may regulate the docking, mooring, and abandonment of vessels along or within waterways in the county.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-103 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-103
§13–103.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this title, verification is sufficient if made in accordance with the provisions of § 1-102(a) and (b) of this article.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-528 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-528
§13–528.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Tax Court shall have full power to hear, try, determine, or remand any matter before it.

(2) In exercising these powers, the Tax Court may reassess or reclassify, abate, modify, change or alter any valuation, assessment, classification, tax or final order appealed to the Tax Court.

(b) Absent affirmative evidence in support of the relief being sought or an error apparent on the face of the proceeding from which the appeal is taken, the decision, determination, or order from which the appeal is taken shall be affirmed.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-401 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-401
§13–401.
Status: in_force

(a) A consumer who is subjected to a violation of this title may file with the Division a written complaint which states:

(1) The name and address of the person alleged to have committed the violation complained of;

(2) The particulars of the violation; and

(3) Any other information required by the Division.

(b) After the filing of a complaint, the Division shall investigate the allegations to ascertain issues and facts. If appropriate, the Division shall refer a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission.

(c) The Division may seek the cooperation of the licensing authorities and contracting departments of the State in connection with its investigation of a person who is licensed to do business in the State or who has a contractual relationship with the State.

(d) If the Division determines that the complaint lacks reasonable grounds on which to base a violation of this subtitle, it may:

(1) Dismiss the complaint; or

(2) Conduct any further investigation it considers necessary.

(e) This section does not prevent a consumer from:

(1) Exercising any right or seeking any remedy to which he might otherwise be entitled; or

(2) Filing a complaint with any other agency or court.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-409 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-409
§13–409.
Status: in_force

The County Commissioners of Washington County may enact an ordinance that is at least as stringent as the provisions of Title 24, Subtitle 5 of the Health – General Article to regulate smoking in county offices and county office buildings.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 13-410 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-410
§13–410.
Status: in_force

An instrument of writing is not subject to the county transfer tax to the same extent that it is not subject to the recordation tax under:

(1) § 12–108(cc) of this article (Certain transfers to land trusts); or

(2) § 12–108(hh) of this article (Transfer of real property within the Pimlico racing facility site, Pimlico site, Bowie Race Course Training Center property, or training facility site).
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 13-207 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-207
§13–207.
Status: in_force

A contract, assignment, or transfer in violation of this division is void.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-17A-01 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 17A / Section 13-17A-01
§13–17A–01.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Eligible household” means a household located in East Baltimore City that:

(i) Has a household income of not more than 150% of the federal poverty level; and

(ii) Includes an individual who is under the age of 14 years.

(3) “Pilot Program” means the Breathe Easy East Baltimore Pilot Program.

(b) (1) There is a Breathe Easy East Baltimore Pilot Program in the Baltimore City Health Department.

(2) The purpose of the Pilot Program is to provide and study the effects of asthma remediation services on eligible households.

(3) Asthma remediation services provided by the Pilot Program may include cleaning, education, structural interventions, and any other services the Baltimore City Health Department, in consultation with the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative, determines to be necessary.

(c) The Baltimore City Health Department, in consultation with the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative, shall:

(1) On or before July 1, 2020, select eligible households to participate in the Pilot Program;

(2) Provide participating eligible households with asthma remediation services; and

(3) Study the effect that asthma remediation services have on the well–being of members of participating eligible households by measuring, relative to individuals who do not receive asthma remediation services:

(i) Health outcomes;

(ii) Economic outcomes; and

(iii) Educational outcomes for children.

(d) In addition to the items listed in subsection (c) of this section, the Baltimore City Health Department may include in the Pilot Program, at the discretion of the Baltimore City Health Department:

(1) Implementation of policies and procedures to encourage participation in the Pilot Program; and

(2) Development of a referral process or integrated partnerships with other local or State agencies through which eligible households may access programs and services that target improved health.

(e) In addition to any other funds available for the Pilot Program, the Baltimore City Health Department shall attempt to access any federal funds related to asthma remediation services for households.

(f) (1) On or before December 1, 2024, the Baltimore City Health Department shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the Pilot Program.

(2) The report required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include:

(i) The number of eligible households participating in the Pilot Program;

(ii) Information regarding how the Pilot Program has affected the health, economic, and educational well–being of the members of participating eligible households; and

(iii) A recommendation on whether the Pilot Program should be extended or expanded.
Md. Code, Education § 13-803 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-803
§13–803.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Budget and Program Review Board.

(b) The Board is responsible for determining annually the resource needs of the professional instructional program of the College.

(c) The Board shall consist of the following seven members:

(1) The Dean of the Virginia–Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, who shall serve as Chairman of the Board;

(2) The Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources of the University of Maryland, College Park Campus;

(3) The Senior Vice President and Provost of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University;

(4) The Vice President and Provost of the University of Maryland, College Park Campus;

(5) The Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University;

(6) An appointee of the President of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; and

(7) The Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance of the University System of Maryland or the Vice Chancellor’s successor.

(d) The Board shall:

(1) Determine the cost share for each state;

(2) Set the proportion of costs to be funded by tuition; and

(3) Periodically review and adjust the building use fees charged to the students of the College.

(e) The appropriate fiscal support staff of each university, which shall include the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance of the University System of Maryland, shall provide fiscal support to the Board.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-106 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 1 / Section 13A-106
§13A–106.
Status: in_force

(a) A victim of an offense under this title has all rights conferred by State law in non–military courts, including:

(1) the right to be reasonably protected from the accused;

(2) the right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice provided by military trial counsel of:

(i) a public hearing concerning the continuation of confinement prior to trial of the accused;

(ii) a preliminary hearing under § 13A–603 of this title relating to the offense;

(iii) a court–martial relating to the offense, including all related motions, hearings, pleas, sentencing hearings, alterations or suspension, and all related filed documents, including those related to § 13A–606 of this title;

(iv) a public proceeding of the service clemency and parole board relating to the offense; and

(v) the release or escape of the accused, unless such notice may endanger the safety of any person;

(3) the right not to be excluded from any public hearing or proceeding described in paragraph (2) of this subsection, unless the military judge or preliminary hearing officer, as applicable, after receiving clear and convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim of an offense under this title would be materially altered if the victim heard other testimony at that hearing or proceeding;

(4) the right to be reasonably heard at:

(i) a public hearing concerning the continuation of confinement prior to trial of the accused;

(ii) a sentencing hearing relating to the offense;

(iii) a proceeding involving clemency and parole related to the offense; and

(iv) any public military proceedings, including appeals, in connection with the victim’s legal rights where those rights are implicated;

(5) the reasonable right to confer beforehand with the counsel representing the government at a proceeding described in paragraph (2) of this subsection and at a proceeding under § 13A–301, § 13A–405, § 13A–601.1, and § 13A–902 of this title;

(6) the right to receive full restitution before a forfeiture may be received by the military as provided by law;

(7) the right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; and

(8) the right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the dignity and privacy of the victim of an offense under this title.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, in the case of a victim of an offense under this title who is under 18 years of age but not a member of the armed forces, incompetent, incapacitated, or deceased, the military judge shall designate a representative of the estate of the victim, a family member, or another suitable individual to assume the victim’s rights under this section.

(2) The individual designated under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not be the accused.

(c) Nothing in this section may be construed:

(1) to authorize a cause of action for damages;

(2) to create, to enlarge, or to imply a duty or obligation to a victim of an offense under this title or other person for breach of which the State or any of its officers or employees could be held liable for damages other than restitution; or

(3) to impair the exercise of discretion under § 13A–601 or § 13A–605 of this title.

(d) (1) If the victim of an offense under this title believes that a preliminary hearing ruling under § 13A–603 of this title or a court–martial ruling violates the rights of the victim afforded by a provision specified in paragraph (4) of this subsection, the victim may file an interlocutory appeal to the Court of Military Appeals, and thereafter file a certiorari petition with the Supreme Court of Maryland, and an automatic stay of the military proceedings shall take effect on the filing of the notice of appeal until final disposition of the appeal, in order to require the preliminary hearing officer or the court–martial, including in connection with § 13A–716 of this title, to comply with the provision.

(2) If the victim of an offense under this title is subject to an order to submit to a deposition, notwithstanding the availability of the victim to testify at the court–martial trying the accused for the offense, the victim may appeal such an order in the same manner described in paragraph (1) of this subsection to the Court of Military Appeals to quash the order.

(3) An appeal described in this subsection shall be forwarded directly to the Court of Military Appeals, by such means as may be prescribed by the Governor, and, to the extent practicable, shall have priority over all other proceedings before the court.

(4) Paragraph (1) of this subsection applies to the protections afforded by:

(i) this subtitle;

(ii) § 13A–603 of this title;

(iii) Military Rule of Evidence 412, relating to the admission of evidence regarding a victim’s sexual background;

(iv) Military Rule of Evidence 513, relating to the psychotherapist–patient privilege;

(v) Military Rule of Evidence 514, relating to the victim advocate–victim privilege; and

(vi) Military Rule of Evidence 615, relating to the exclusion of witnesses.

(e) (1) On notice by counsel for the government to counsel for the accused of the name of an alleged victim of an offense under this title whom counsel for the government intends to call as a witness at a proceeding under this title, counsel for the accused shall make any request to interview the victim through the Special Victim’s Counsel or other counsel for the victim, if applicable.

(2) If requested by an alleged victim who is subject to a request for interview under paragraph (1) of this subsection, any interview of the victim by counsel for the accused shall take place only in the presence of the counsel for the government, a counsel for the victim, or, if applicable, a victim advocate.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-904 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-904
§13–904.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The County Commissioners of Charles County shall adopt a building code that:

(i) specifies standards for constructing, maintaining, or repairing buildings and structures; and

(ii) substantially conforms to the basic building code adopted by the International Code Council.

(2) After a hearing on the proposed changes, the county commissioners may amend the code.

(b) In Charles County, the building code adopted under this section does not apply to any farm buildings or any other outbuilding with a cost of less than $2,500.

(c) The County Commissioners of Charles County may impose a fee for a permit issued under the building code.

(d) (1) The County Commissioners of Charles County shall appoint a building inspector and assistant inspectors at salaries as provided in the county budget.

(2) The inspectors shall enforce the building code and the related regulations.

(e) The County Commissioners of Charles County may:

(1) provide penalties for a violation of the building code; and

(2) abate a violation of the building code.

(f) (1) If the County Commissioners of Charles County abate a violation of the building code, the county commissioners may assess against the property the reasonable costs of the abatement.

(2) The assessment shall be:

(i) added to the annual tax bill of the property to be collected in the same manner as ordinary taxes are collected; and

(ii) subject to the same interest and penalty for nonpayment as provided by law for the nonpayment of county taxes.

(3) The assessment is a lien against the property from the date of assessment until paid.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-839 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-839
§13–839.
Status: in_force

(a) If a person files a claim for return of seized alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, other tobacco products, or a conveyance used for their transportation under § 13–837 of this subtitle, the Comptroller, the Executive Director, or their designee shall:

(1) promptly act on the request and hold an informal hearing;

(2) direct the return of alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, or other tobacco products unless the Comptroller, the Executive Director, or their designee has satisfactory proof that the person was not in compliance with any provisions of Title 5 or Title 12 of this article at the time of seizure; and

(3) direct the return of the conveyance if the Comptroller, the Executive Director, or their designee has satisfactory proof that the owner of the conveyance was not willfully evading any provisions of Title 5 or Title 12 of this article at the time of seizure.

(b) The Comptroller, the Executive Director, or their designee shall grant or deny the application for return of seized alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, other tobacco products, or a conveyance in accordance with subsection (a) of this section by mailing the person a notice of final determination.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-525 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-525
§13–525.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, there is a rebuttable presumption that property or part of a property in which a person has an ownership interest is subject to forfeiture as proceeds, if the State establishes by clear and convincing evidence that:

(i) the person was convicted of violating § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article or attempting or conspiring to violate § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article;

(ii) the property was acquired by the person during the violation or within a reasonable time after the violation; and

(iii) there was no other likely source for the property.

(2) A claimant of the property has the burden of proof to rebut the presumption in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(b) Real property used as the principal family residence may not be forfeited under this section unless:

(1) an owner of the real property was convicted of a crime described under subsection (a)(1)(i) of this section; or

(2) § 13–503(d) of this subtitle applies.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-134 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-134
§13–134.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In Worcester County, on or before July 1 of each year, a person owning or keeping a dog shall apply to the county tax collector for a license for the dog if the dog is at least 6 months old.

(2) At the time of application, the applicant shall pay the fee for a dog or kennel license set by the County Commissioners of Worcester County.

(3) Except as provided in § 13–108 of this subtitle, the licenses and fees required under this section are the only licenses and fees required for owning or keeping a dog.

(4) The county commissioners shall prepare and supply the form for a license issued under this subsection.

(5) A dog license shall contain the date of issuance, a serial number, and a description of the dog licensed.

(6) A license expires on July 1 of the year after issuance.

(b) (1) In Worcester County, the county tax collector shall issue a tag with each dog license to a person owning or keeping a dog when the owner pays the license fee for the dog.

(2) The County Commissioners of Worcester County shall prepare and supply tags to the county tax collector each year.

(3) The tags shall be:

(i) composed of metal;

(ii) imprinted with a serial number corresponding to the number on the license issued to the owner under subsection (a) of this section;

(iii) imprinted with the calendar year for which the tag is issued;

(iv) 1 inch or less in length; and

(v) equipped with a substantial metal fastener.

(4) The county commissioners shall change the general shape of the tags each year.

(5) Tags supplied to owners of kennels shall contain the word “kennel”.

(6) The person owning or keeping a dog shall attach the tag to a substantial collar and keep the collar and tag on the dog for which the license was issued at all times, except when the dog is:

(i) confined in a kennel; or

(ii) hunting under the charge of an attendant.

(7) The county tax collector shall replace a lost tag on:

(i) application by the person to whom the original license was issued;

(ii) the production of the license; and

(iii) payment of a fee of 25 cents.

(c) (1) The County Commissioners of Worcester County may adopt rules and regulations, by resolution or ordinance, to provide for:

(i) issuing dog licenses;

(ii) keeping records of all sales of licenses;

(iii) designating persons authorized to sell licenses; and

(iv) seizing and disposing of dogs found running at large in the county.

(2) Before the county commissioners adopt a rule or regulation in accordance with this subsection, a summary of the proposed rule, regulation, resolution, or ordinance shall be advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in the county once each week for 2 successive weeks, to provide any person an opportunity to be heard.

(3) The rules and regulations shall include standards and shall operate uniformly.

(4) Subject to paragraph (5) of this subsection, the county commissioners may delegate, by written contract, the enforcement of the rules and regulations.

(5) (i) The county commissioners shall reserve the right to cancel a written contract executed in accordance with paragraph (4) of this subsection.

(ii) A cancellation under this paragraph:

1. may be without notice or recourse, if the cancellation is for cause; or

2. requires notice at least 30 days before cancellation, if the cancellation is without cause.

(6) A person who violates a rule or regulation adopted in accordance with this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine:

(i) for a first offense, not exceeding $25; and

(ii) for each subsequent offense, not exceeding $100.

(d) (1) The County Commissioners of Worcester County may appoint animal control officers.

(2) An animal control officer appointed under this subsection:

(i) has all the powers of a peace officer;

(ii) may sell and issue dog licenses; and

(iii) may seize and dispose of stray, injured, unlicensed, diseased, or vicious dogs, in accordance with rules and regulations of the county commissioners.

(3) The county commissioners may provide for the compensation of an animal control officer appointed under this subsection.

(e) (1) The County Commissioners of Worcester County may provide animal shelters where dogs seized by an animal control officer may be placed.

(2) The county commissioners may enter into an agreement with any adjacent county to establish an animal shelter to serve the counties.

(3) Notwithstanding § 13–105(d) of this subtitle, the county commissioners may use the proceeds from dog license fees to:

(i) establish and maintain an animal shelter; and

(ii) collect, care for, or euthanize dogs.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-411 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-411
§13–411.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “eligible recipient” means an individual who is:

(1) eligible for Tricare Reserve Select coverage; and

(2) a member of the National Guard.

(b) There is a Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program in the Department.

(c) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the Department may award grants to an eligible recipient who meets the reimbursement application requirements for any of the following:

(1) a premium paid for individual coverage through the Tricare Reserve Select Program;

(2) a premium paid for any member of the immediate family of an eligible recipient covered under the Tricare Reserve Select Program;

(3) a premium paid for individual coverage under the Tricare Dental Program; or

(4) a premium paid for any member of the immediate family of an eligible recipient receiving dental benefits under the Tricare Dental Program.

(d) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a grant award to an eligible recipient may reimburse the eligible recipient for up to the total amount of premiums paid each month by the eligible recipient for the coverages listed under subsection (c) of this section.

(2) The total amount of grants awarded to eligible recipients in a fiscal year under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not exceed the annual appropriation in the State budget for the Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program.

(e) The Department shall adopt regulations to implement and administer the Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program established under this section.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-2302 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 23 / Section 13-2302
§13–2302.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall establish a program to distribute a folic acid supplement to women of childbearing age.

(b) The purpose of the program is to reduce the number of cases of neural tube defects in the State.

(c) The program shall provide the following to women of childbearing age as appropriate, based on an assessment of their individual need:

(1) An appropriate folic acid supplement that contains the recommended level of folic acid for women of childbearing age;

(2) Counseling and written information regarding the proper use of the supplement; and

(3) Any other health information that the Department determines necessary to carry out the purposes of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-502 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-502
§13–502.
Status: in_force

There is a Maryland Rural Broadband Coordination Board.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2113 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 21 / Section 13-2113
§13–2113.
Status: in_force

If a qualified organization uses a gaming device on a daily basis:

(1) the qualified organization may not operate more than five gaming devices; and

(2) the premises in which the qualified organization operates the gaming device may not contain more than five gaming devices.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-710 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-710
§13–710.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration may deny, cancel, suspend, or revoke the commercial motor vehicle registration of a vehicle if:

(1) The motor carrier responsible for the safety of the vehicle is subject to an out–of–service order, as defined in § 16–812(i)(1) of this article, or other federal operating authority sanctions; or

(2) The United States Department of Transportation determines that the motor carrier responsible for the safety of the vehicle is attempting or has attempted to operate a motor carrier under a new identity or as an affiliated entity to avoid:

(i) Complying with a United States Department of Transportation order;

(ii) Complying with a statutory or regulatory requirement;

(iii) Paying a civil penalty;

(iv) Responding to an enforcement action; or

(v) Being linked with a negative compliance history.

(b) A denial, cancellation, suspension, or revocation under this section shall continue until the out–of–service order or other federal operating authority sanctions have been lifted and the motor carrier is allowed to resume operations.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-116 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-116
§13–116.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In Caroline County, on or before July 1 of each year, a person owning or keeping a dog shall apply to the county tax collector for a license for the dog if the dog is at least 6 months old.

(2) At the time of application, the applicant shall pay the fee for a dog or kennel license set by the county commissioners.

(3) Except as provided in § 13–108 of this subtitle, the licenses and fees required under this section are the only licenses and fees required for owning or keeping a dog.

(4) The County Commissioners of Caroline County shall prepare and supply the form for a license issued under this subsection.

(5) A dog license shall contain the date of issuance, a serial number, and a description of the dog licensed.

(6) A license expires on July 1 of the year after issuance.

(b) (1) In Caroline County, the county tax collector shall issue a tag with each dog license to a person owning or keeping a dog when the person pays the license fee for the dog.

(2) The County Commissioners of Caroline County shall prepare and supply tags to the county tax collector each year.

(3) The tags shall be:

(i) composed of metal;

(ii) imprinted with a serial number corresponding to the number on the license issued to the owner under subsection (a) of this section;

(iii) imprinted with the calendar year for which the tag is issued;

(iv) 1 inch or less in length; and

(v) equipped with a substantial metal fastener.

(4) The county commissioners shall change the general shape of the tags each year.

(5) Tags supplied to owners of kennels shall contain the word “kennel”.

(6) The person owning or keeping a dog shall attach the tag to a substantial collar and keep the collar and tag on the dog for which the license was issued at all times, except when the dog is:

(i) confined in a kennel; or

(ii) hunting under the charge of an attendant.

(7) The county tax collector shall replace a lost tag on:

(i) application by the person to whom the original license was issued;

(ii) the production of the license; and

(iii) payment of a fee of 25 cents.

(c) (1) The County Commissioners of Caroline County may adopt rules and regulations by resolution or ordinance to provide for:

(i) issuing dog licenses;

(ii) keeping records of all sales of licenses;

(iii) designating persons authorized to sell licenses; and

(iv) seizing and disposing of dogs found running at large in the county.

(2) Before the county commissioners adopt a rule or regulation in accordance with this subsection, a summary of the proposed rule or regulation shall be advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in the county once each week for 2 successive weeks, to provide any person an opportunity to be heard.

(3) The rules and regulations shall include standards and operate uniformly.

(4) Subject to paragraph (5) of this subsection, the county commissioners may delegate, by written contract, the enforcement of the rules and regulations.

(5) (i) The county commissioners shall reserve the right to cancel a written contract executed in accordance with paragraph (4) of this subsection.

(ii) A cancellation under this paragraph:

1. may be without notice or recourse, if the cancellation is for cause; or

2. requires notice at least 30 days before cancellation, if the cancellation is without cause.

(d) (1) The County Commissioners of Caroline County may appoint animal control officers.

(2) An animal control officer appointed under this subsection:

(i) has all the powers of a peace officer;

(ii) may sell and issue dog licenses; and

(iii) may seize and dispose of stray, injured, unlicensed, diseased, or vicious dogs in accordance with rules and regulations of the county commissioners.

(3) The county commissioners may provide for the compensation of an animal control officer appointed under this subsection.

(e) (1) The County Commissioners of Caroline County may provide animal shelters where dogs seized by an animal control officer may be placed.

(2) The county commissioners may enter into agreements with adjacent counties to establish an animal shelter to serve the counties.

(3) Notwithstanding § 13–105(d) of this subtitle, the county commissioners may use the proceeds from dog license fees to:

(i) establish and maintain an animal shelter; and

(ii) collect, care for, or euthanize dogs.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-316 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-316
§13–316.
Status: in_force

Subject to the hearing provisions of § 13–317 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a license or restricted license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee or holder of a restricted license, place any licensee or holder of a restricted license on probation, or suspend or revoke a license or restricted license if the applicant, licensee, or holder:

(1) Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license or restricted license for the applicant, licensee, or holder or for another;

(2) Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license or restricted license;

(3) Unless specifically licensed with respect to the treatment, treats or attempts to treat a health condition of a patient or client by means other than physical therapy;

(4) In the case of an individual who is authorized to practice physical therapy, is grossly negligent:

(i) In the practice of physical therapy;

(ii) In the direction of an individual who is authorized to practice limited physical therapy; or

(iii) In the supervision of a physical therapy aide or holder of a temporary license;

(5) In the case of an individual who is authorized to practice limited physical therapy:

(i) Practices limited physical therapy other than as authorized by this title; or

(ii) Is grossly negligent while practicing limited physical therapy;

(6) Is convicted of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or to a crime involving moral turpitude, whether or not any appeal or other proceeding is pending to have the conviction or plea set aside;

(7) Is convicted of a violation of a narcotic law;

(8) To an extent that impairs professional competence, habitually uses any:

(i) Drug; or

(ii) Alcoholic beverage;

(9) Pays or agrees to pay any sum to any person for bringing or referring a patient;

(10) Is disciplined by a licensing or disciplinary authority of any state or country or convicted or disciplined by a court of any state or country or disciplined by any branch of the uniformed services or Veterans Administration for an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under the Board’s disciplinary statutes;

(11) Practices physical therapy or limited physical therapy with an unauthorized person or supervises or aids an unauthorized person in the practice of physical therapy or limited physical therapy;

(12) Willfully makes or files a false report or record in the practice of physical therapy or limited physical therapy;

(13) Willfully fails to file or record any report as required by law, willfully impedes or obstructs the filing or recording of the report, or induces another to fail to file or record the report;

(14) Submits a false statement to collect a fee;

(15) Violates any provision of this title or rule or regulation adopted by the Board;

(16) Uses or promotes or causes the use of any misleading, deceiving, or untruthful advertising matter, promotional literature, or testimonial;

(17) Is professionally, physically, or mentally incompetent;

(18) Promotes the sale of devices, appliances, or goods to a patient or client so as to exploit the patient or client for financial gain;

(19) Commits an act of unprofessional conduct in the practice of physical therapy or limited physical therapy;

(20) Grossly overutilizes health care services;

(21) Is convicted under insurance fraud as defined in § 27–801 of the Insurance Article;

(22) Refuses, withholds from, denies, or discriminates against a patient or client with regard to the provision of professional services for which the licensee is licensed and qualified to render because the patient or client is HIV positive;

(23) Provides professional services while:

(i) Under the influence of alcohol; or

(ii) Using any narcotic or controlled dangerous substance, as defined in § 5–101 of the Criminal Law Article, or other drug that is in excess of therapeutic amounts or without valid medical indication;

(24) Willfully and without legal justification, fails to cooperate with a lawful investigation conducted by the Board;

(25) Fails to meet accepted standards in delivering physical therapy or limited physical therapy care;

(26) Fails to submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 13–302.1 of this subtitle; or

(27) In the case of an individual who holds a temporary license to practice physical therapy or limited physical therapy, practices physical therapy or limited physical therapy without direct supervision.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-113 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-113
§13–113.
Status: in_force

(a) If the transferee of a vehicle is a licensed dealer who holds the vehicle for sale, the dealer shall, within 20 days of the date of the transfer to the dealer of the vehicle, obtain the certificate of title of the vehicle, which shall contain an assignment and warranty of title executed by the former owner.

(b) If the transferee of a vehicle is a licensed dealer who holds the vehicle for sale, the dealer shall retain the certificate of title in his possession until the further sale or transfer of ownership of the vehicle.

(c) During business hours, the licensed dealer shall allow any representative of the Administration and any police officer full access to all certificates of title of vehicles held by him for sale.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if a licensed dealer holds a vehicle for sale and transfers the vehicle to another licensed dealer who holds the vehicle for sale, the transferring dealer, without applying for a new certificate of title, shall:

(i) Execute an assignment of title to the transferee dealer in the manner and on the form that the Administration requires; and

(ii) Include in the assignment a statement certifying each security interest, lien, or other encumbrance on the vehicle.

(2) If the certificate of title held by the transferring dealer does not contain an open dealer reassignment section, the transferring dealer shall apply to the Administration for the issuance of a certificate of title.

(e) (1) If a licensed dealer holds a vehicle for sale and transfers the vehicle to someone other than another licensed dealer who holds the vehicle for sale, the dealer shall:

(i) Execute an assignment and warranty of title to the transferee in the manner and on the form that the Administration requires; and

(ii) Comply with the provisions specified in this subsection.

(2) If the vehicle is a Class A (passenger) vehicle, Class D (motorcycle) vehicle, Class G (trailer) travel trailer or camping trailer, or Class M (multipurpose) vehicle and is to be registered and titled in this State, the transferring dealer shall:

(i) Obtain from the transferee a completed application and collect all taxes and fees required for titling the vehicle; and

(ii) Within 30 days of the date of delivery of the vehicle, send or electronically transmit them, together with every other document or data required by §§ 13–104, 13–104.1, and 13–108.1 of this subtitle, to the Administration.

(3) If the vehicle is to be registered and titled in this State, but is not a Class A (passenger) vehicle, Class D (motorcycle) vehicle, Class G (trailer) travel trailer or camping trailer, or Class M (multipurpose) vehicle, the transferring dealer shall, within 30 days of the delivery of the vehicle, either:

(i) Deliver the certificate of title to the transferee; or

(ii) Send or electronically transmit the transferee’s completed application and all taxes and fees required for titling the vehicle, together with every other document or data required by §§ 13–104, 13–104.1, and 13–108.1 of this subtitle, to the Administration.

(4) If the vehicle is not to be titled in this State and is to be registered in another state, the transferring dealer shall deliver the certificate of title to the transferee within 30 days of delivery of the vehicle.

(f) (1) Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary, an automotive dismantler or recycler licensed under Title 15 of this article may transfer a vehicle that he owns, regardless of the type of ownership document issued for the vehicle, to another licensed automotive dismantler or recycler or to a licensed dealer, without applying for a new certificate of title, as provided in this subsection.

(2) The automotive dismantler or recycler shall:

(i) Execute an assignment of title to the transferee automotive dismantler or recycler or dealer in the manner and on the form that the Administration requires; and

(ii) Include in the assignment a statement certifying each security interest, lien, or other encumbrances on the vehicle.

(g) If an automotive dismantler or recycler licensed under Title 15 of this article owns a vehicle declared as salvage and if a salvage certificate has been issued for the vehicle under §§ 13–506 and 13–507 of this title, the automotive dismantler or recycler may transfer the vehicle to any person, without applying for a new certificate of title, by executing an assignment of ownership on the salvage certificate or on the form that the Administration otherwise requires.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2423 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 24 / Section 13-2423
§13–2423.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise authorized by the county commissioners, a tip jar licensee may operate a tip jar game only:

(1) during normal business hours; and

(2) on the tip jar licensee’s premises.

(b) A tip jar licensee may award prizes in money or merchandise for a tip jar game.

(c) The agency periodically shall send an agent to inspect the premises of each tip jar licensee to ensure compliance with Part III of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-201 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-201
§13–201.
Status: in_force

There is a State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners in the Department.
Md. Code, Environment § 13-404 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-404
§13–404.
Status: in_force

The Attorney General shall represent this State in each case that arises under this title, including the recovery of penalties.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-207 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-207
§13–207.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “income tax return preparer” means a person who:

(1) prepares or helps to prepare federal or State income tax returns for compensation; or

(2) advertises or publicizes that the person prepares or helps to prepare federal or State income tax returns.

(b) An income tax return preparer may not disclose any information that the preparer obtains while preparing or helping to prepare a return, unless the disclosure is:

(1) based on the written consent of the taxpayer;

(2) authorized expressly by a law of this State or the federal government;

(3) needed to prepare the return; or

(4) required by a court order.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-516 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-516
§13–516.
Status: in_force

(a) To apply for the forfeiture of money, the appropriate local financial authority or the Attorney General shall file a complaint and affidavit in the District Court or the circuit court for the county in which the money was seized.

(b) The complaint and affidavit shall be served in accordance with the Maryland Rules of Procedure.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-522 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-522
§13–522.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in §§ 13–503 and 13–524 of this subtitle, an owner’s interest in real property may be forfeited if the owner of the real property is convicted of violating § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article or attempting or conspiring to violate § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-32A-03 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 32A / Section 13-32A-03
§13–32A–03.
Status: in_force

The position of Director shall be a full–time and permanent position.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-917 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-917
§13–917.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) After its investigation, if the Central Collection Unit makes a determination adverse to the debtor, it shall promptly advise the debtor of the debtor’s right to request a hearing on unresolved factual issues before the Central Collection Unit in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

(2) Except for good cause shown, a request for a hearing before the Central Collection Unit must be made within 30 days after the date of notification of the debtor of an adverse determination by the Central Collection Unit following an investigation.

(3) The State agency that referred the debt to the Central Collection Unit may be made a party in any hearing before the Central Collection Unit.

(4) An issue may not be considered at the hearing that has been previously litigated.

(5) Within 15 days after receipt of a timely or otherwise proper request for a hearing under this subsection, the debtor shall be notified of the date of the hearing.

(6) After a hearing, if the Central Collection Unit determines that a certification or referral is in error, it shall take appropriate action as described in § 13-916(b)(3) of this subtitle.

(7) A determination by the Central Collection Unit of the validity of the debt or correctness of the amount owed shall be considered as final agency action under the Administrative Procedure Act.

(b) (1) A debtor aggrieved by a final decision of the Central Collection Unit concerning the validity of the debt or correctness of the amount may appeal the decision as provided for contested cases in §§ 10-222 and 10-223 of the State Government Article.

(2) If a debtor disputes a denial by the Comptroller of a claim for an income tax refund on grounds other than the validity of the debt or the correctness of the amount owed and that debtor also is appealing an adverse determination of the Maryland Tax Court under § 13-532 of this title, judicial review of both decisions shall be consolidated.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-307 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-307
§13–307.
Status: reserved

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

(2) (i) “Donation” means the gift or transfer, or promise of gift or transfer, of money or other thing of value to a person that makes disbursements for electioneering communications.

(ii) “Donation” does not include any amount of money or any other thing of value:

1. received by a person in the ordinary course of any trade or business conducted by the person, whether for profit or not for profit, or in the form of investments in the person’s business; or

2. A. that the donor and the person receiving the money or thing of value expressly agree in writing may not be used for electioneering communications; and

B. in the case of a monetary donation, is deposited in a separate bank account that is never used for electioneering communications.

(3) (i) “Electioneering communication” means a broadcast television or radio communication, a cable television communication, a satellite television or radio communication, a mass mailing, an e–mail blast, a text blast, a telephone bank, a qualifying paid digital communication, or an advertisement in a print publication that:

1. refers to a clearly identified candidate or ballot issue;

2. is made within 60 days of an election day on which the candidate or ballot issue is on the ballot;

3. is capable of being received by:

A. 50,000 or more individuals in the constituency where the candidate or ballot issue is on the ballot, if the communication is transmitted by television or radio; or

B. 5,000 or more individuals in the constituency where the candidate or ballot issue is on the ballot, if the communication is a mass mailing, an e–mail blast, a text blast, a telephone bank, a qualifying paid digital communication, or an advertisement in a print publication; and

4. is not made in coordination with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate, a campaign finance entity of a candidate, an agent of a candidate, or a ballot issue committee.

(ii) “Electioneering communication” does not include:

1. an independent expenditure;

2. a news story, a commentary, or an editorial disseminated by a broadcasting station, including a cable television operator, programmer, or producer, or satellite television or radio provider, website, newspaper, magazine, or other periodical publication, including any Internet or electronic publication, that is not controlled by a candidate or political party;

3. a candidate debate or forum;

4. an internal membership communication by a business or other entity to its stockholders or members and executive and administrative personnel and their immediate families, or by a membership entity, as defined under § 13–243 of this title, to its members, executive and administrative personnel and their immediate families; or

5. a communication that proposes a commercial transaction.

(iii) For purposes of this paragraph, “clearly identified” means:

1. the name of a candidate appears;

2. a photograph or drawing of a candidate appears; or

3. the identity of a candidate or ballot issue is apparent by unambiguous reference.

(4) “E–mail blast” means a transmission of electronic mail messages of an identical or substantially similar nature to 5,000 or more e–mail accounts simultaneously.

(5) “Mass mailing” means a mailing by United States mail or facsimile of more than 5,000 pieces of mail matter of an identical or substantially similar nature within any 30–day period.

(6) (i) “Person” includes an individual, a partnership, a committee, an association, a corporation, a labor organization, and any other organization or group of persons.

(ii) “Person” does not include a campaign finance entity organized under Subtitle 2, Part II of this title.

(7) “Telephone bank” means more than 5,000 telephone calls of an identical or substantially similar nature within any 30–day period.

(8) “Text blast” means a transmission of text messages of an identical or substantially similar nature to 5,000 or more telephone numbers simultaneously.

(b) Within 48 hours after a person makes aggregate disbursements of $5,000 or more in an election cycle for electioneering communications, the person shall file a registration form with the State Board.

(c) Within 48 hours after a day on which a person makes aggregate disbursements of $10,000 or more in an election cycle for electioneering communications, the person shall file an electioneering communication report with the State Board.

(d) A person who files an electioneering communication report under subsection (c) of this section shall file an additional electioneering communication report with the State Board within 48 hours after a day on which the person makes aggregate disbursements of $10,000 or more for electioneering communications following the closing date of the person’s previous electioneering communication report.

(e) An electioneering communication report shall include the following information:

(1) the identity of the person making disbursements for electioneering communications and of the person exercising direction or control over the activities of the person making the disbursements for electioneering communications;

(2) the business address of the person making the disbursements for electioneering communications;

(3) the amount and date of each disbursement for electioneering communications during the period covered by the report and the person to whom the disbursement was made;

(4) the candidate or ballot issue to which the electioneering communications relate; and

(5) the identity of each person who made cumulative donations of $6,000 or more to the person making the disbursements for electioneering communications during the period covered by the report.

(f) (1) For purposes of this section, a person shall be considered to have made a disbursement for an electioneering communication if the person has executed a contract to make a disbursement for an electioneering communication.

(2) A person who makes a contribution to a campaign finance entity may not be considered to have made a disbursement for electioneering communications under this section because of the contribution.

(g) The cost of creating and disseminating electioneering communications, including any design and production costs, shall be considered in determining the aggregate amount of disbursements for electioneering communications made by a person under this section.

(h) The treasurer or other individual designated by an entity required to file an electioneering communication report under this section:

(1) shall sign each electioneering communication report; and

(2) is responsible for filing electioneering communication reports in full and accurate detail.

(i) (1) Within 48 hours after a person makes aggregate disbursements of $50,000 or more in an election cycle for electioneering communications, the person shall identify a registered agent located in the State for service of process.

(2) A person making disbursements for electioneering communications shall identify a registered agent on a form prescribed by the State Board.

(j) (1) A person who fails to provide on an electioneering communication report all of the information required by this section shall file an amended report as provided in § 13–327(b) of this subtitle.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, in addition to any other sanction provided by law, the State Board may assess a civil penalty for failure to file properly an electioneering communication report or an amended electioneering communication report in an amount not exceeding the greater of:

1. $1,000 for each day or part of a day that an electioneering communication report or amended electioneering communication report is overdue; or

2. 10% of the amount of the donations or disbursements for electioneering communications that were not reported in a timely manner.

(ii) If the failure to file properly an electioneering communication report or an amended electioneering communication report occurs more than 28 days before the day of a primary or general election, the State Board may assess a civil penalty in an amount not exceeding the greater of:

1. $100 for each day or part of a day that an electioneering communication report or amended electioneering communication report is overdue; or

2. 10% of the amount of the donations or disbursements for electioneering communications that were not reported in a timely manner.

(3) A penalty under paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be:

(i) assessed in the manner specified in § 13–604.1 of this title;

(ii) distributed to the Fair Campaign Financing Fund established under § 15–103 of this article; and

(iii) the joint and several liability of:

1. the person making disbursements for electioneering communications;

2. the treasurer or other individual who signs and files the reports required by this section for the person making disbursements for electioneering communications; and

3. the person exercising direction or control over the activities of the person making disbursements for electioneering communications.

(4) A person who fails to file properly an electioneering communication report or amended electioneering communication report under this section may seek relief from a penalty under paragraph (2) of this subsection for just cause as provided in § 13–337 of this subtitle.

(k) If a treasurer of a person making disbursements for electioneering communications or a person exercising direction or control over the activities of a person making disbursements for electioneering communications has failed to pay any civil penalty or late fee under this title for which the individual is responsible, the individual may not:

(1) serve as the responsible officer of a political committee;

(2) serve in any position of responsibility in any other entity subject to regulation under this title; or

(3) assist in the formation of a political committee or any other entity subject to regulation under this title.

(l) (1) An entity required to file an electioneering communication report under this section shall do at least one of the following, unless neither are applicable to the entity:

(i) if the entity submits regular, periodic reports to its shareholders, members, or donors, include in each report in a clear and conspicuous manner, the information specified in subsection (e)(3) through (5) of this section for each disbursement for electioneering communications made during the period covered by the report that must be included in an electioneering communication report; or

(ii) if the entity maintains an Internet site, post on that Internet site a hyperlink from its homepage to the Internet site where the entity’s electioneering communication report information is publicly available.

(2) (i) An entity shall post the hyperlink required under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection within 24 hours of the entity’s electioneering communication report information being made publicly available on the Internet.

(ii) The hyperlink shall remain posted on the entity’s Internet site until the end of the election cycle during which the entity filed an electioneering communication report.

(m) (1) A person required to file an electioneering communication report under this section shall keep detailed and accurate records of:

(i) all disbursements for electioneering communications made by the person; and

(ii) all donations received by the person.

(2) Records required to be kept under this subsection shall be preserved until 2 years after the end of the election cycle in which the person filed the electioneering communication report to which the records relate.

(n) The State Board may adopt regulations as necessary to implement the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2436 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 24 / Section 13-2436
§13–2436.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless licensed to operate a tip jar by the agency, a person may not offer to another a chance from a tip jar or otherwise operate a tip jar.

(b) A holder of a tip jar license may not:

(1) allow a minor to play a tip jar; or

(2) operate a tip jar on property owned by the Board of Education of Washington County.

(c) Unless licensed as a wholesaler to sell tip jar packets by the agency, a person may not sell or wholesale a tip jar packet for profit.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-401 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-401
§13–401.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to all counties except:

(1) Anne Arundel County;

(2) Baltimore City;

(3) Baltimore County;

(4) Cecil County;

(5) Howard County;

(6) Prince George’s County;

(7) Queen Anne’s County; and

(8) Worcester County.

(b) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.

(c) The governing body of a county may:

(1) prevent and remove nuisances; and

(2) prevent the introduction of contagious diseases into the county.

(d) The governing body of a county may approve the location for:

(1) soap manufacturing;

(2) fertilizer manufacturing;

(3) slaughterhouses;

(4) packinghouses; and

(5) any other facility that may involve conditions that are unsanitary or detrimental to health.

(e) This section does not affect:

(1) the powers and duties of the Secretary of Health;

(2) the powers and duties of the Secretary of the Environment; or

(3) any other public general law that relates to health.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2407 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 24 / Section 13-2407
§13–2407.
Status: in_force

Bingo may be conducted in accordance with Part II of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-320 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-320
§13–320.
Status: in_force

The State Board shall prescribe the forms for the campaign finance reports and other documents required by this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-102 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-102
§13–102.
Status: in_force

A certificate of title is not required for:

(1) A vehicle owned and used by the United States, unless it is registered in this State;

(2) A new vehicle owned by a manufacturer or dealer and held for sale, even though incidentally moved on the highway or used for purposes of testing or demonstration or used as allowed under § 13–621 of this title;

(3) A vehicle used by a manufacturer only for testing;

(4) A vehicle owned by a nonresident of this State and not required by law to be registered in this State;

(5) A vehicle regularly engaged in the interstate transportation of people or property and for which a currently effective certificate of title has been issued in another state;

(6) A vehicle moved only by human or animal power;

(7) A bicycle, except for a moped;

(8) A vehicle in which interest has passed to a secured party on default of the owner;

(9) Farm equipment;

(10) Special mobile equipment;

(11) A self–propelled invalid:

(i) Wheelchair; or

(ii) Tricycle;

(12) A trailer, other than a camping trailer, rated by the manufacturer as having a gross vehicle weight of 2,500 pounds or less; or

(13) An off–highway recreational vehicle purchased before October 1, 2010.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-405.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-405.1
§13–405.
Status: in_force

§13–405.1.

(a) On application and payment of the required fee, the Administration may issue a temporary in–transit registration to allow a nonresident owner of a vehicle to operate the vehicle on a highway in the State only for the purpose of transporting the vehicle to a jurisdiction outside the State in which the vehicle is to be titled and registered.

(b) An application for a temporary in–transit registration may be made only:

(1) By a nonresident owner of a vehicle; and

(2) On the form the Administration requires.

(c) A temporary in–transit registration may be issued for a period determined by the Administration.

(d) The fee for a temporary in–transit registration shall be established by the Administration.

(e) (1) The Administration or a licensed title service agent may issue a temporary in–transit registration.

(2) A temporary in–transit registration may be issued only after the vehicle owner has furnished to the Administration or title service agent proof of identity, vehicle ownership, and insurance.

(3) The Administration or a title service agent may not issue more than one temporary in–transit registration for each vehicle sales transaction.

(f) The Administration shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-924 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-924
§13–924.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “farm truck tractor” means a farm vehicle that is a Class F (tractor) vehicle.

(b) On application, the Administration shall issue a Class F “farm truck tractor” registration to any applicant who certifies:

(1) That the applicant is a farmer; and

(2) That the vehicle for which the application is made is a farm truck tractor, specifying its proposed use.

(c) For each farm truck tractor the annual registration fee is based on the maximum gross weight of the vehicle in combination with a trailer or semitrailer, as follows:

Maximum Gross Weight Fee (per 1,000 Pounds

Limit (in Pounds) or Fraction Thereof)

40,000 (minimum)

80,000 (maximum) $5.25

(d) A vehicle registered under this section may not be used for hire except to haul farm products for another farmer.

(e) A vehicle registered under this section may not be used in any manner other than as a farm truck tractor.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-103 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-103
§13–103.
Status: in_force

There is a State Advisory Council on Hereditary and Congenital Disorders.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-827 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-827
§13–827.
Status: in_force

When a tax collector requires a person to post security under § 13-825 of this subtitle, the tax collector shall mail the person a notice of the requirement and the amount required to be posted.