Md. Code, Economic Development § 12-204 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-204
§12–204.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any limitation of law, an issuer may issue bonds from time to time to finance the development of an industrial, commercial, or residential area.

(b) To issue bonds under this subtitle, the governing body of a political subdivision shall adopt an ordinance that:

(1) describes the proposed undertaking; and

(2) states:

(i) that the governing body has complied with §§ 12-203 and 12-208(c) and (d) of this subtitle;

(ii) the maximum principal amount of the bonds; and

(iii) the maximum rate of interest on the bonds.

(c) The ordinance may specify the following for bonds issued to carry out the financing of the proposed undertaking:

(1) the principal amount;

(2) the rate of interest;

(3) the manner and terms of sale;

(4) the time of execution, issuance, and delivery;

(5) the form and denomination;

(6) the manner in which, and the times and places at which principal and interest shall be paid;

(7) conditions for redemption before maturity; or

(8) other provisions consistent with this subtitle that the governing body of the political subdivision determines are necessary or desirable.

(d) The revenue authority of Prince George’s County may issue bonds in accordance with an ordinance adopted by the governing body of Prince George’s County.

(e) The ordinance may specify the items listed in subsection (c) of this section or may authorize:

(1) the finance board to specify those items by resolution or ordinance; or

(2) the chief executive to specify those items by executive order.

(f) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, neither an ordinance authorizing the bonds nor an ordinance, resolution, or executive order issued, passed, or adopted under this section may be subject to referendum because of any other State or local law.

(2) An ordinance that authorizes the pledge of the full faith and credit of a political subdivision to the payment of principal and interest on a bond is subject to any applicable right to referendum.
Md. Code, Environment § 12-402 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 12 / Subtitle 4 / Section 12-402
§12–402.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, each waterworks, wastewater works, and industrial wastewater works shall be under the supervision of a superintendent who is certified in the appropriate classification.

(b) A waterworks, a wastewater works, and an industrial wastewater works may have a certified operator serve in responsible charge instead of a certified superintendent if approved by the Department and if the facility:

(1) Serves fewer than 500 persons;

(2) Has minimal treatment requirements as determined by the Department; and

(3) Employs no more than two operators.

(c) The Department shall enforce this section.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 12-108 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-108
§12–108.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to capital expenditures by the Department of Transportation or the Maryland Transportation Authority, in connection with State roads, bridges, or highways, as provided in § 12-202 of this title.

(b) Subject to the approval of the Board and under the coordination of the Governor, each of the primary procurement units shall:

(1) adopt regulations to carry out this Division II;

(2) send to the Board a copy of each proposed regulation under item (1) of this subsection; and

(3) send to the Board a copy of each internal operating procedure that the primary procurement unit adopts.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-2201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 22 / Section 12-2201
§12–2201.
Status: in_force

(a) Section 4–702(a) (“On death of license holder”) of Division I of this article applies in the City without exception or variation.

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 7 (“Expiration of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the City:

(1) § 4–702(b) (“After vacation of or eviction from premises”);

(2) § 4–703 (“Pending or approved transfers or continuation of business”);

(3) § 4–704 (“License for premises acquired for public use”); and

(4) § 4–705 (“Postponement to avoid hardship”).
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-1012 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 10 / Section 12-1012
§12–1012.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This subtitle does not prohibit a credit grantor from including in the loan amount the cost to the borrower of a mechanical repair contract sold in connection with a motor vehicle, provided that the cost of the mechanical repair contract is separately itemized in the financing agreement.

(2) The cost of a mechanical repair contract sold in connection with a motor vehicle may be included in the loan amount whether or not the motor vehicle is covered by an original manufacturer’s warranty.

(3) A credit grantor may not require a buyer of a motor vehicle, as a condition of receiving a loan, to enter a mechanical repair contract.

(b) This subtitle does not prohibit a credit grantor, in connection with a loan to a nonconsumer borrower, from:

(1) Extending or deferring all or any portion of any scheduled payment under the loan;

(2) Permitting prepayment or refinancing of the loan in whole or in part;

(3) Charging and collecting any charges in connection with the matters referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection; or

(4) Charging and collecting late or delinquency charges, attorney’s fees, or collection charges.

(c) (1) This subtitle does not prohibit a credit grantor, in connection with a sale, from including in the loan amount the amounts actually paid or to be paid by the credit grantor pursuant to an agreement with the borrower, on behalf of the borrower to discharge any amount financed under an outstanding loan agreement or installment sale agreement or the unpaid portion of the early termination obligation under any lease or other obligation of the lessee, with respect to a motor vehicle or other property traded in.

(2) A credit grantor who is a seller of goods or services may not be deemed to be making loans for purposes of § 11-301(b)(6)(i) of the Financial Institutions Article merely by engaging in activities described in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-808 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 8 / Section 12-808
§12–808.
Status: in_force

A licensed real estate broker, insurer, salesman, attorney-at-law, or agent thereof who arranges or procures a mortgage may not collect a finder’s fee if, in addition to acting as broker under this subtitle, he is also acting as a real estate broker, insurer, salesman, attorney-at-law, or agent thereof in connection with the subject property or transaction.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-1007 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 10 / Section 12-1007
§12–1007.
Status: in_force

(a) At least every 3 years, the Department, in cooperation with the Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code Advisory Council, shall review the MBRC and adopt any necessary or desirable amendments.

(b) (1) A local jurisdiction may adopt amendments to the MBRC that apply only to the local jurisdiction.

(2) A municipal corporation whose authority to adopt or amend a building code is limited, by law, by the authority of the county in which it is located, is not subject to an amendment to the MBRC adopted by the county unless the municipal corporation also adopts the amendment.

(c) To keep current the central database established under § 12-506 of this title, a local jurisdiction that amends the MBRC shall provide a copy of the amendment to the Department:

(1) at least 15 days before the effective date of the amendment; or

(2) within 5 days after the adoption of an emergency local amendment.

(d) A local jurisdiction that amends the MBRC is not eligible for any funding appropriated above the appropriation in fiscal year 2000 for:

(1) circuit rider MBRC inspectors provided under the circuit rider program in the Department;

(2) training for the local jurisdiction’s code enforcement officials, as provided for in § 12-1003(h)(4) of this subtitle;

(3) a smart growth mortgage program, to be established by the Department under Title 4, Subtitles 2 and 8 of the Housing and Community Development Article;

(4) the Neighborhood Conservation Program in the Department of Transportation; and

(5) the Rural Legacy Program established under Title 5, Subtitle 9A of the Natural Resources Article.

(e) A local jurisdiction that amends the MBRC is not eligible for a priority under the Department of Transportation’s transportation enhancements programs.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-1507 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 15 / Section 12-1507
§12–1507.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, if an application for a license is denied, the Board may not issue the same class of license to the same applicant or for the same location for 6 months after the denial.

(b) The restriction against the issuance of a license for the same location does not apply if the Board decides that the denial was directed against the applicant and not against the location.
Md. Code, Local Government § 12-408 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 12 / Subtitle 4 / Section 12-408
§12–408.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Frederick County may:

(i) purchase or lease personal property under a multiyear contract that requires the county to make installment or rental payments during 2 or more fiscal years;

(ii) pay interest as part of any installment or rental payments in accordance with the terms of the contract; and

(iii) pledge and assign the personal property purchased or leased to secure the obligation.

(2) (i) The county may enter into a contract under paragraph (1) of this subsection only if:

1. the county has appropriated money sufficient to pay the amount due under the contract during the first fiscal year in which the contract is effective;

2. subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the contract authorizes the county to terminate the contract if money sufficient to pay the amount due under the contract for any fiscal year is not appropriated;

3. the contract provides that, except if the county defaults in payment under the contract, an obligation for payment under the contract is limited to money appropriated for contract payment for that fiscal year; and

4. the contract provides that, if the county defaults in payment under the contract, the obligation for payment is limited to:

A. money appropriated for contract payments for that fiscal year;

B. any money realized from the personal property purchased or leased under the contract; and

C. any other money legally available for contract payment.

(ii) The contract may provide that a contract termination is ineffective if the county purchases or leases personal property similar or functionally related to the property purchased or leased under the contract within a specified period of time.

(b) Frederick County may sell to a government unit located in the county or to the Frederick Memorial Hospital, Inc., surplus school board real property:

(1) without advertising the property for sale; and

(2) after obtaining three independent appraisals.

(c) Frederick County may sell surplus county real property at a public or private sale if, subject to county procedures, the governing body of Frederick County holds a hearing on the sale and provides adequate notice of the hearing.

(d) (1) Frederick County may:

(i) accept a donation of real property that is not needed for a public purpose; and

(ii) sell the property by public or private sale for consideration that the county determines to be adequate.

(2) The county shall use all proceeds from the sale of real property under this subsection in accordance with the county budget or a resolution adopted by the governing body.

(3) A sales agreement entered into under this subsection is not effective until:

(i) a copy of the agreement is filed with the clerk of the court; and

(ii) a summary of the agreement is published in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the county.

(e) Frederick County may sell an abandoned right–of–way in the county by public or private sale, after advertising the property for sale for at least 20 days.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-917 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 9 / Section 12-917
§12–917.
Status: in_force

Any credit grantor or his officer or employee who willfully violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.
Md. Code, Transportation § 12-413 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 12 / Subtitle 4 / Section 12-413
§12–413.
Status: in_force

Every reciprocity and proportional registration agreement, arrangement, and declaration relating to vehicles and in force and effect on July 1, 1971, continues in force and effect until specifically amended or revoked as provided by law or by the agreement, arrangement, or declaration.
Md. Code, Election Law § 12-304 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-304
§12–304.
Status: in_force

(a) A contested election committee shall:

(1) deposit all donations received in a designated bank account; and

(2) make all disbursements from the designated bank account.

(b) Disbursements of a contested election committee shall:

(1) pass through the hands of the treasurer; and

(2) be in accordance with the purpose of the entity.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-702 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 7 / Section 12-702
§12–702.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class A2 light wine license in the City.

(b) The license may be issued to a holder of a Class 3 winery license or a Class 4 limited winery license.

(c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail light wine produced or bottled on the winery premises:

(1) for off–premises consumption; or

(2) for on–premises consumption by the drink in a restaurant that is:

(i) owned and operated by the holder of the Class 4 limited winery license; and

(ii) located immediately adjacent to the winery premises.

(d) The Board shall establish the hours and days of sale under the license.

(e) The annual license fee is $250.
Md. Code, State Government § 12-501 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 12 / Subtitle 5 / Section 12-501
§12–501.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board of Public Works may approve payment of a settlement, a judgment, or counsel fees under Subtitles 3 and 4 of this title with or without a hearing, and direct payment from:

(i) money appropriated for that purpose in the State budget;

(ii) money appropriated to the State Insurance Trust Fund for that purpose; or

(iii) the General Emergency Fund.

(2) The Board of Public Works may approve payment of a settlement, a judgment, or counsel fees under Subtitles 3 and 4 of this title with or without a hearing, and direct payment from any tax which has been appropriated in the State budget to the subdivision represented by the sheriff or deputy sheriff on whose behalf the payment is to be made, or direct payment from the subdivision’s share of any income tax collected by the State Comptroller, in connection with any settlement or judgment paid on behalf of any sheriff or deputy sheriff for any claim except those claims relating to:

(i) courthouse security;

(ii) transportation of prisoners;

(iii) service of process;

(iv) personnel and other administrative activities;

(v) activities, including activities relating to performing law enforcement functions, arising under multijurisdictional agreements under the supervision and direction of the Maryland State Police or other State agency; or

(vi) any other activities, except activities relating to performing law enforcement functions or detention center functions.

(3) The Board may direct that payment be made in lump sum or in installments.

(4) If the Board disapproves payment in whole or in part, the Board shall state in writing its reasons for disapproval.

(5) Decisions under this title are not subject to judicial review.

(6) Nothing in this section shall be construed as a waiver of sovereign immunity of the State, any of its units, or State personnel.

(7) If the Board directs payment under paragraph (2) of this subsection, such payment shall be collected in the manner provided by § 7-222 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(b) The Board of Public Works may delegate to affected units, in consultation with the Attorney General, authority to pay, from the funds of that unit available for the purpose, settlements, judgments, and counsel fees that do not exceed $10,000 in a particular case.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-119 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-119
§12–119.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensee shall pay a customer, in United States currency, the face amount of the payment instrument received less the fee charged.

(b) (1) A licensee may not provide check cashing services to a customer unless the customer presents a form of customarily acceptable identification.

(2) Acceptable forms of identification include:

(i) A valid driver’s license with photograph issued by a state government;

(ii) A valid identity card with photograph issued by a state government;

(iii) A valid United States passport or alien registration card; and

(iv) A valid uniformed services identification card.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 12-611 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 12 / Subtitle 6 / Section 12-611
§12–611.
Status: in_force

(a) An established district may expand the geographic area of the district if:

(1) a petition for inclusion is submitted from:

(i) owners of at least 51% interest in the assessed value of the nonexempt property and, subject to subsection (b) of this section, a designated board member of a condominium or cooperative housing corporation proposed for inclusion in the district; and

(ii) owners of at least 51% of the total number of parcels of nonexempt property and, subject to subsection (b) of this section, a designated board member of a condominium or cooperative housing corporation proposed for inclusion in the district;

(2) the petition under item (1) of this subsection is accepted by a majority vote of the board of the district corporation; and

(3) the appropriate documents, as applicable, are submitted under § 12–608 of this subtitle and a hearing is held under § 12–609 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title and subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a condominium or cooperative housing corporation that is located in the proposed expanded geographic area of the district may petition to join the expansion.

(2) A condominium or cooperative housing corporation described under paragraph (1) of this subsection may petition to join the expansion only if:

(i) the condominium or cooperative housing corporation is governed by a board;

(ii) the board votes to join the district corporation; and

(iii) the board has a representative member of the board sign the appropriate documents required under § 12–608 of this subtitle.

(3) For the purposes of the votes cast under subsection (a)(1) of this section:

(i) a condominium or cooperative housing corporation shall be considered a single parcel; and

(ii) the decision reached by the board shall constitute the vote of the condominium or cooperative housing corporation.
Md. Code, Local Government § 12-103 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-103
§12–103.
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; and

(7) 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 establish a merit system in connection with the appointment of county officials and employees not elected or appointed under the Maryland Constitution or public general law of the State.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-511.1 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 5 / Section 12-511.1
§12–511.
Status: in_force

§12–511.1.

A holder may not charge a buyer a fee for any reply to an account status inquiry or billing status inquiry made under § 12-510 or § 12-511 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-915 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 9 / Section 12-915
§12–915.
Status: in_force

(a) On inspection, the Chief Boiler Inspector or an authorized deputy boiler inspector may prohibit the use of a boiler or pressure vessel if the inspector determines that:

(1) the boiler or pressure vessel or part of it violates a standard, safety code, or regulation adopted under this subtitle; and

(2) there is substantial probability that death, serious physical harm, or serious damage to property could result from continued use of the boiler or pressure vessel.

(b) (1) To prohibit the use of a boiler or pressure vessel, the Chief Boiler Inspector or an authorized deputy boiler inspector shall give the owner or the owner’s agent notice that use of the boiler or pressure vessel is prohibited.

(2) The notice shall describe, in detail:

(i) the nature of each alleged violation;

(ii) the reason for the prohibition from use;

(iii) the penalties of this subtitle; and

(iv) if appropriate, a recommendation on how to correct the violation.

(c) A copy of the notice under subsection (b) of this section:

(1) shall be attached to the boiler or pressure vessel; and

(2) may not be removed by any person except the Chief Boiler Inspector or an authorized deputy boiler inspector until the Chief Boiler Inspector or an authorized deputy boiler inspector determines that:

(i) each violation described in the notice has been corrected; and

(ii) the threat of death, serious physical harm, or serious damage to property resulting from the violation has been eliminated.

(d) Use of a boiler or pressure vessel is prohibited while a notice under subsection (b) of this section is posted on the boiler or pressure vessel.

(e) If the owner or user of a boiler or pressure vessel continues to use a boiler or pressure vessel after notice is issued under subsection (b) of this section, the Commissioner may assess a civil penalty against the owner or user not exceeding $1,000 per day for each boiler or pressure vessel in violation.

(f) (1) An owner or user who is aggrieved by a decision of the Commissioner, the Chief Boiler Inspector, or an authorized deputy boiler inspector under this section may bring an action to modify or vacate the decision on the ground that it is unlawful.

(2) An action under this subsection may be brought in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City or in the circuit court for the county where the boiler or pressure vessel is located.

(3) In a proceeding under this subsection, a court may not stay a decision of the Commissioner, the Chief Boiler Inspector, or an authorized deputy boiler inspector unless:

(i) the court gives the Commissioner notice and an opportunity for a hearing; and

(ii) the aggrieved owner or user posts security or meets each condition that the court considers proper.
Md. Code, Education § 12-121 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-121
§12–121.
Status: in_force

(a) The University of Maryland School of Medicine shall provide specialized clinical care at rural hospitals operated by the University of Maryland Medical System by assigning faculty who specialize in essential areas to each rural hospital.

(b) (1) For fiscal years 2023 through 2025, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $2,000,000 to implement the provisions of this section.

(2) Funds provided in accordance with this subsection shall supplement and may not supplant any other funding provided to the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-1013 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 10 / Section 12-1013
§12–1013.
Status: in_force

(a) An advertisement for debt settlement services shall include clearly and conspicuously a disclosure that, to the extent that any aspect of the debt settlement services relies on or results in the consumer’s failure to make timely payments to the consumer’s creditors or debt collectors, the use of the debt settlement services:

(1) Will likely adversely affect the consumer’s creditworthiness;

(2) May result in the consumer being subject to collections or being sued by creditors or debt collectors; and

(3) May increase the amount of money the consumer owes due to the accrual of fees and interest by creditors or debt collectors.

(b) An advertisement for debt settlement services for student education loan debt relief shall include clearly and conspicuously a disclosure in substantially the following form:

“(Name of company) is a private company, and is not affiliated with the United States Department of Education or any other academic entity or governmental agency. (Name of company) is not a lender, guarantor, or servicer of federal student loans. You can apply for consolidation and other repayment plans without paid assistance through the United States Department of Education. More information is available on the Department’s website or through your federal student loan servicer. You can find out who your servicer is through the United States Department of Education.”.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-208 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-208
§12–208.
Status: in_force

(a) To apply for a permit for an office, a foreign banking corporation shall submit to the Commissioner an application on the form that the Commissioner requires.

(b) The application shall state:

(1) The location of each proposed office;

(2) A specific description of the proposed operations; and

(3) The services to be performed for the public.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 12-308 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-308
§12–308.
Status: in_force

(a) If an answer has been filed on time, the court shall set a hearing on the forfeiture claim within 60 days after the later of:

(1) posting of notice under § 12-306(b)(1) or (2) of this subtitle; or

(2) final publication of notice under § 12-306(b)(3) of this subtitle.

(b) Without a hearing, the court may order forfeiture of the property interest of a person who fails to timely file an answer.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-905 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 9 / Section 12-905
§12–905.
Status: in_force

(a) All revenue received for the licensing and assessment of persons under this subtitle and, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any other fee, examination assessment, or revenue received by the Commissioner under this subtitle shall be:

(1) Credited to the Non–Depository Special Fund established under § 2–120 of this article; and

(2) Used in accordance with § 2–120(d) of this article.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, the Commissioner shall pay all fines and penalties collected by the Commissioner under this subtitle into the General Fund of the State.

(c) Subject to § 2–120(h) of this article, the Commissioner may impose an annual assessment on any licensee under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-1502 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 15 / Section 12-1502
§12–1502.
Status: in_force

(a) On approving a license application, the Board shall present a certificate of approval for licensure to the Director of Finance.

(b) The Board may not issue a license until it receives clearance from the Director of Finance that all personal property taxes due to the City or the State are paid.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 12-401 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 12 / Subtitle 4 / Section 12-401
§12–401.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Program.

(b) The Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Program shall only include one or more payroll deposit IRA arrangements as determined by the Board.

(c) The Board shall:

(1) implement a range of investment options and providers; and

(2) select a default investment option for Program participants.

(d) When selecting investment options, the Board shall consider methods to minimize the risk of significant investment losses at the time of a participating employee’s retirement.

(e) The Board may provide an investment option that provides an assured lifetime income.

(f) (1) The Board shall consider investment options that minimize administrative expenses.

(2) Ongoing annual administrative expenses may not exceed 0.5% of assets under management in the Program.

(g) The Board may not offer any investment options that conflict with federal law.

(h) The Board may not offer any investment options that could result in liability to the State or its taxpayers.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 12-601 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 12 / Subtitle 6 / Section 12-601
§12–601.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in its governing instrument, a statutory trust may merge or consolidate with or into one or more statutory trusts, other business entities, or foreign business entities.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-610.1 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 6 / Section 12-610.1
§12–610.
Status: in_force

§12–610.1.

Any agreement made before July 1, 1982, which is refinanced at a higher rate allowed by § 12–609(f) or § 12–610(3) of this subtitle must comply with the following requirements:

(1) The holder must give the following disclosures in writing to the buyer prior to the execution by the buyer of the new agreement:

If you do agree to consolidate your existing obligation, you will be paying an annual percentage rate of . . . .% on the existing net balance of $. . . . . ., instead of the rate of . . . . .% which you are now paying.

Schedule of Monthly Payments

Separate Purchase Agreements Consolidated Purchase Agreement

$ . . . . per month for $ . . . . per month for

the next . . . . months the next . . . . months

then

$ . . . . per month for

. . . . months after that

Total of Payments

Separate Agreements Consolidated Agreement

$ . . . . total of $ . . . . total of payments

payments for your for your consolidated

existing purchases purchases

. . . . total of payments

for your new purchases

(2) The holder must allow the buyer the choice of repaying his existing purchase balance at the originally agreed upon rate and obtaining any additional extension of credit as a separate agreement, notwithstanding any law which limits the holder’s ability to have more than 1 agreement with the same buyer;

(3) An existing balance may be refinanced only upon the buyer’s request;

(4) The holder must refund or credit to the buyer’s account any unearned finance charge and any returned insurance premiums upon the cancellation of insurance sold in connection with the purchases;

(5) The holder must allow the buyer the right to cancel the consolidated purchase agreement within 3 business days and to elect the separate account option pursuant to subsection (2). The holder shall provide to the buyer conspicuous notice of the provisions of this subsection; and

(6) Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit the receipt of goods or services by the buyer at the time the consolidated purchase agreement is made.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-813 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 8 / Section 12-813
§12–813.
Status: in_force

(a) If a State inspector cancels a final acceptance inspection under § 12–810 of this subtitle or if a follow–up inspection is required under § 12–812 of this subtitle, the contractor, owner, or lessee of the elevator unit shall:

(1) reschedule the inspection with the State inspector; and

(2) ensure that the elevator unit complies with the requirements of Part II of this subtitle, including correcting as necessary any safety hazards or violations of the Safety Code, on the designated date.

(b) A contractor, owner, or lessee shall maintain a copy of any inspection, maintenance, and repair records at a central location in a manner consistent with regulations adopted under Part II of this subtitle.

(c) A contractor, owner, or lessee of an elevator unit shall file with the Commissioner the following records at time intervals set by regulation:

(1) records of all test reports and inspection reports as defined by regulation; and

(2) records of all incidents or serious injuries as defined by regulation.

(d) All records submitted to the Commissioner electronically shall be in a format and method defined by regulation.
Md. Code, Environment § 12-202 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-202
§12–202.
Status: in_force

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

(2) With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint 8 members who represent one or more of the following:

(i) Municipal government;

(ii) County government;

(iii) A sanitary or a metropolitan commission;

(iv) Waterworks supervision;

(v) Wastewater works or industrial wastewater works supervision;

(vi) Agriculture;

(vii) Industrial wastewater works superintendents; and

(viii) The Maryland Environmental Service.

(3) The Secretary shall appoint:

(i) 1 engineer member from the Department; and

(ii) 2 public members who represent the community at large.

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

(c) (1) The term of a member appointed by the Governor 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. The terms of those members end as follows:

(i) Three in 1982;

(ii) One in 1983;

(iii) One in 1984; and

(iv) Two in 1985.

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

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

(d) The members appointed by the Secretary serve at the pleasure of the Secretary.

(e) The Governor may remove for incompetence or misconduct a member appointed by the Governor.
Md. Code, Real Property § 12-205.1 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-205.1
§12–205.
Status: in_force

§12–205.1.

In any proceeding for the acquisition of private property for public use by condemnation in which land or any part of it is being used for a business or farm operation, a representative of the displacing agency shall contact the owner of the business or farm operation not less than 30 days before the filing of the action and negotiate in good faith regarding a plan under which the business or farm operation may be relocated.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-811 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 8 / Section 12-811
§12–811.
Status: in_force

(a) If an inspection discloses that an elevator unit complies with the Safety Code and other regulations adopted by the Commissioner, the Commissioner shall issue a certificate to the owner or lessee of the elevator unit.

(b) The certificate shall be posted conspicuously in or on the elevator unit.

(c) While a certificate is in effect, it authorizes the holder to operate the elevator unit in a building, structure, or place of employment in the State.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-1101.1 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 11 / Section 12-1101.1
§12–1101.
Status: in_force

§12–1101.1.

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

(2) “Pub crawl” means an event in which:

(i) an organized group of at least three license holders whose premises are within walking distance of each other participates in a coordinated promotion to sell or provide alcoholic beverages during a specified time; and

(ii) at least 75 individuals are reasonably anticipated to participate.

(3) “Pub crawl promoter” means an individual, a for–profit organization, or a nonprofit organization that conducts a pub crawl.

(b) There is a pub crawl promoter’s permit.

(c) A pub crawl promoter or a participating license holder on behalf of a pub crawl promoter shall obtain the permit from the Board before the pub crawl promoter may publicize, sell tickets for, organize, operate, produce, or stage a pub crawl.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may grant the permit to an applicant who submits an application to the Board as provided under Title 4 of this article at least 42 days before the date of the pub crawl.

(2) Before being granted the permit, an applicant shall:

(i) obtain a special event permit from the Baltimore City Department of Transportation;

(ii) provide a copy of the special event permit to the Board; and

(iii) provide a completed application that:

1. is signed and dated by each license holder that will participate in the pub crawl;

2. lists each premises for which the pub crawl will be held; and

3. is accompanied by any other document that the Board requires.

(3) An application may not be altered within 30 days before the pub crawl is scheduled to take place.

(4) Within 14 days after receiving an application, the Board shall grant or deny the permit or request more information from the applicant.

(e) The permit authorizes the pub crawl promoter and participating license holders to conduct a pub crawl.

(f) The permit for each pub crawl may be in effect for the time stated on the special event permit required under subsection (d)(2) of this section.

(g) The Board may adopt regulations establishing the requirements for:

(1) conducting a pub crawl, including health and safety standards to be met by the pub crawl promoter and participating license holders; and

(2) providing public notice of a pub crawl at the premises of participating license holders by the pub crawl promoter or participating license holders.

(h) (1) The application fee is $50, payable on the submission of the application.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the permit fee, payable when the permit is granted, is:

1. $120; and

2. $100 for each license holder that participates in the pub crawl.

(ii) On receipt of an application, the Board may reduce the permit fee by not more than 50% if the applicant shows that the proceeds from the pub crawl after administrative expenses are deducted shall be used to benefit an organization that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 12-701 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 12 / Subtitle 7 / Section 12-701
§12–701.
Status: in_force

This title may be cited as the “Maryland Plumbing Act”.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-903 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 9 / Section 12-903
§12–903.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, this subtitle applies to all boilers and pressure vessels.

(b) This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) a boiler or pressure vessel that is under federal control or regulation;

(2) a pressure vessel that:

(i) is used to transport or store compressed gases;

(ii) is constructed in compliance with specifications of the U.S. Department of Transportation; and

(iii) when charged with gas, is marked, maintained, and periodically requalified for use, as required by the regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation;

(3) an air tank that is located on a vehicle that is operating under the rules of other State authorities and is used for carrying passengers or freight;

(4) an air tank that is installed on the right–of–way of a railroad and is used directly in the operation of trains;

(5) a pressure vessel that does not exceed:

(i) 5 cubic feet in volume and 250 psig pressure;

(ii) 1 1/2 cubic feet in volume and 600 psig pressure; or

(iii) an inside diameter of 6 inches with no limitation on pressure;

(6) a pressure vessel that operates at a working pressure not exceeding 15 psig;

(7) subject to subsection (c) of this section, a vessel that contains water under pressure, including a vessel that contains air, the compression of which serves only as a cushion, if neither of the following limitations is exceeded:

(i) a design pressure of 300 psig; and

(ii) a design temperature of 210 degrees Fahrenheit;

(8) a hot water supply boiler that is equipped with a safety relief valve and is directly fired with oil, gas, or electricity if none of the following limitations is exceeded:

(i) heat input of 200,000 BTU/hour;

(ii) water temperature of 210 degrees Fahrenheit; and

(iii) nominal water capacity of 120 gallons;

(9) a mechanical device of any of the following types:

(i) a pump;

(ii) a compressor;

(iii) a turbine;

(iv) a generator; or

(v) a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder; or

(10) the water–containing part of an air–conditioning or refrigeration system condenser or evaporator:

(i) that uses halocarbon refrigerant;

(ii) that is constructed in accordance with the requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 15 (the Safety Code for Mechanical Refrigeration) in effect at the time of construction; and

(iii) if neither of the following limitations is exceeded:

1. a design pressure of 300 psig; and

2. a design temperature of 210 degrees Fahrenheit.

(c) For purposes of subsection (b)(7) of this section, water may contain additives if the ASTM flash point of the aqueous solution at atmospheric pressure is 185 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-1006 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 10 / Section 12-1006
§12–1006.
Status: in_force

(a) A person registering as a debt settlement services provider with the Commissioner under this subtitle shall pay to the Commissioner a nonrefundable fee in the amount of:

(1) $400 for the issuance of a registration under this subtitle; and

(2) $400 for the renewal of a registration under this subtitle.

(b) In addition to the registration fee required under subsection (a) of this section, a registrant for the issuance of a registration or a renewal of a registration shall pay to NMLS any fees that NMLS imposes in connection with the issuance of the registration or the renewal of the registration.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-1404 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 14 / Section 12-1404
§12–1404.
Status: in_force

If a complaint about a violation of § 12–1403 of this subtitle is filed with the Commissioner of Financial Regulation, the Commissioner may investigate the complaint and use any of the investigative and enforcement powers provided under Title 2, Subtitle 1 of the Financial Institutions Article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 12-404 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 12 / Subtitle 4 / Section 12-404
§12–404.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for the procurement of an option to purchase real property, the County Commissioners of Carroll County or a public agency of the county may not take final action to purchase real property unless:

(1) the action is taken at a public meeting; and

(2) if the consideration for the property is $7,000 or more, the county commissioners or public agency have given public notice of the intent to purchase the real property at least 15 calendar days before the meeting.

(b) (1) The County Commissioners of Carroll County may:

(i) transfer without public sale an interest in surplus county real property to another government unit in the county under terms and conditions and for consideration, if any, as determined by the county commissioners; and

(ii) execute and acknowledge any instruments necessary to transfer the property.

(2) The county commissioners shall obtain three independent appraisals before selling surplus school board real property under this subsection.

(c) (1) If the County Commissioners of Carroll County determine at a public sale of surplus county property that the highest bid is not reasonable, the county commissioners may reject all bids on the property.

(2) If the county commissioners reject all bids under this subsection, the county commissioners:

(i) shall record the highest bid in the minutes; and

(ii) may privately negotiate and sell the surplus property for a higher price if:

1. the settlement of the property sale is within 1 year after the date of the initial public sale; and

2. the county commissioners announce the privately negotiated agreement at the first meeting after reaching the agreement.

(3) The county commissioners shall adopt regulations to implement this subsection.

(d) The County Commissioners of Carroll County may dispose of surplus county personal property with a value of less than $250 by:

(1) public auction;

(2) public sale that is advertised by public notice in a media that is accessible to the general public;

(3) transfer to a unit of a county, a municipality, or the State;

(4) transfer to a private nonprofit corporation that is tax exempt under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and authorized to receive appropriations from the county;

(5) deposit at the swap shop at the Northern Landfill; or

(6) disposal in a solid waste disposal facility.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-404 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 4 / Section 12-404
§12–404.
Status: in_force

(a) A lender may:

(1) Make a loan in such an amount that the net proceeds of the loan equal a predetermined sum; and

(2) Take interest in advance on the full amount of the loan for the period from the date the loan is made to the date of maturity of the final installment.

(b) A lender may charge interest at any effective rate of simple interest not to exceed 16 percent per annum on the principal balance of a loan, except as provided in subsection (d) of this section.

(c) A loan shall be amortized in equal or substantially equal monthly installments without a balloon payment at maturity, except that:

(1) Payment on the loan may be reduced or suspended until all prior liens or encumbrances are wholly or partially satisfied;

(2) A lender, including a seller who takes a mortgage or deed of trust to secure payment of all or a portion of the purchase price of a residence sold to a borrower, may make a loan for the purpose of aiding the borrower in the sale of the borrower’s residence or the purchase of a new residence, and may create a balloon payment at maturity of this loan if the balloon payment is:

(i) Expressly disclosed to the borrower;

(ii) Agreed to by both the borrower and the lender/seller in writing; and

(iii) Required to be postponed one time, upon becoming due, at the borrower’s request, for a period not to exceed 6 months, provided that the borrower continues to make the monthly installments provided for in the original loan agreement, and no new closing costs, processing fees or similar fees are imposed on the borrower as a result of the extension; and

(3) (i) A commercial loan of $75,000 or less made under this subtitle need not be amortized in equal or substantially equal payments and may contain a balloon payment at maturity if the borrower is authorized to postpone the maturity date one time and continue to make installment payments as provided in the original loan agreement and the postponed maturity date does not exceed:

1. 24 months if the original maturity date is more than 12 months after the loan is made; or

2. 6 months if the original maturity date is 12 months or less after the loan is made.

(ii) No new closing costs, processing fees, or similar fees may be imposed on a borrower who elects to postpone the maturity date in accordance with this subsection.

(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section, on any loan made on or after July 1, 1982, a lender under this subtitle may charge interest not exceeding 24 percent per annum simple interest on the loan provided that:

(1) The interest is computed on the unpaid principal balances outstanding from time to time;

(2) The lender does not contract for, charge, or receive any interest in advance or any compounded interest;

(3) If the loan is a renewal or refinancing of a loan made prior to July 1, 1982, the lender complies with § 12-116 of this title;

(4) If the loan includes a provision for a rate of interest which may be adjusted by the lender during the term of the loan, the lender complies with § 12-118 of this title; and

(5) If the loan is for the purchase of consumer goods, the loan contract complies with § 12-117 of this title.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-902.1 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 9 / Section 12-902.1
§12–902.
Status: in_force

§12–902.1.

(a) There is a Class A–7 beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license, for off–premises consumption.

(c) A license holder who holds a valid Class B–D–7 beer, wine, and liquor license issued on or before July 1, 2018, may apply to the Board to exchange the license for a Class A–7 license if the license holder first obtains approval by resolution of the Baltimore City Council.

(d) A holder of a Class A–7 license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to midnight.

(e) The annual license fee is $2,336.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 12-104 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-104
§12–104.
Status: in_force

For employees of the Department, the Secretary shall provide separate grievance procedures that are similar to the grievance procedures specified in this title.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 12-907 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 12 / Subtitle 9 / Section 12-907
§12–907.
Status: in_force

The Attorney General may bring an action to restrain a foreign statutory trust from doing business in this State in violation of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 12-302 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-302
§12–302.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.

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

(c) The applicant shall be at least 18 years old.

(d) The applicant shall:

(1) Be a graduate of a school or college of pharmacy that is approved by the Board or accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education; and

(2) Have completed the professional experience program that the Board requires.

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

(f) (1) In this subsection, “foreign school or college of pharmacy” means a school or college of pharmacy that is not located in any state in the United States.

(2) The Board may waive the requirements of subsection (d)(1) of this section for an applicant who is a graduate of a foreign school or college of pharmacy, provided that the applicant passes an examination approved by the Board in addition to the examinations otherwise given by the Board under this subtitle.

(g) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Board shall require, as part of its examination or licensing procedures, an applicant for a license to practice pharmacy to demonstrate an oral competency in the English language by passing a Board approved standardized test of oral competency.

(2) The Board shall adopt regulations that establish a procedure for testing an individual who because of the individual’s speech or hearing impairment is unable to complete satisfactorily a Board approved standardized test of oral competency.

(3) If any disciplinary charge or action that relates to a problem with the oral communication of the English language is brought against a licensee under this title, the Board shall require the licensee to pass a Board approved standardized test of oral competency.

(4) The Board may not require an applicant for a license to practice pharmacy, who is or was previously licensed in another state to practice pharmacy, to demonstrate an oral competency in the English language, if the other state’s examination and licensing procedures at the time the applicant was licensed in the other state included an oral competency component.

(5) Graduation from a recognized English–speaking professional school accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education is acceptable as proof of proficiency in the oral communication of the English language under this subsection.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 12-108 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-108
§12–108.
Status: in_force

Except as necessary to pay debt service or implement the public purposes or programs of the incorporating county or municipal corporation, the net earnings of an authority may benefit only the incorporating county or municipal corporation and may not benefit any person.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 12-804 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 12 / Subtitle 8 / Section 12-804
§12–804.
Status: in_force

(a) The county may establish, by law, a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the county to be known as the “West Baltimore County Redevelopment Authority”.

(b) The Authority shall be created when the county:

(1) enacts local laws providing and constituting the terms of the charter for the Authority; and

(2) files the charter with:

(i) the State Department of Assessments and Taxation;

(ii) the Department of Legislative Services; and

(iii) the Secretary of State.

(c) On the advice of the Authority members described under subsection (d)(1) through (5) of this section, the county may:

(1) amend the Authority’s charter through local law if the amendments are filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, the Department of Legislative Services, and the Secretary of State;

(2) alter the structure, organization, program, powers, or activity of the Authority, unless the alteration would impair the Authority’s obligations under a contract or an agreement that the Authority entered into before the alteration; and

(3) terminate the Authority, unless the termination would impair the Authority’s obligations under a contract or an agreement that the Authority entered into before termination.

(d) The Authority shall consist of the following members:

(1) each member of the Senate of Maryland whose legislative district includes a portion of West Baltimore County;

(2) one member of the House of Delegates from each legislative district that includes a portion of West Baltimore County, designated by the Speaker of the House;

(3) each council person whose district includes a portion of West Baltimore County;

(4) the county administrative officer;

(5) one member appointed by the County Executive of Baltimore County; and

(6) eleven members appointed by the County from a slate of individuals prepared by the Authority members described under items (1) through (5) of this subsection.

(e) The slate of individuals described under subsection (d)(6) of this section shall be decided by a majority vote of the Authority members described under subsection (d)(1) through (5) of this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 12-302 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-302
§12–302.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as allowed under §§ 12-304 through 12-306 of this subtitle, a person may not locate, possess, keep, or operate a slot machine in the State as an owner, lessor, lessee, licensor, licensee, or in any other capacity.

(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 of $1,000 or both for each violation.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-1007 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 10 / Section 12-1007
§12–1007.
Status: in_force

(a) All revenue received for the registration of persons under this subtitle and, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any other fee, examination assessment, or revenue received by the Commissioner under this subtitle shall be:

(1) Credited to the Non–Depository Special Fund established under § 2–120 of this article; and

(2) Used in accordance with § 2–120(d) of this article.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, the Commissioner shall pay all fines and penalties collected by the Commissioner under this subtitle into the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 12-504 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 12 / Subtitle 5 / Section 12-504
§12–504.
Status: in_force

(a) If the interest of the owner in property that has been seized under this title is redeemed, the lienholder shall mail a notice of the redemption to the forfeiting authority within 10 days after the redemption.

(b) (1) If property that has been seized under this title has been repossessed or otherwise lawfully taken by the lienholder, the lienholder shall return the property to the seizing authority within 21 days after the redemption.

(2) The seizing authority and the forfeiting authority may then proceed with the forfeiture of the property or the proceeds from the sale of the property.

(c) Time limitations required under this title for notice and filing of the complaint for forfeiture run from the date of redemption or purchase of the property that has been seized under this title.
Md. Code, Transportation § 12-207 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-207
§12–207.
Status: in_force

(a) Any party to a hearing may request that the testimony presented at the hearing be transcribed.

(b) The party requesting the transcription shall pay for its cost. However, if an appeal is taken under § 12-209 of this subtitle, the party need not pay the cost of the transcription if the court finds that the party is indigent.
Md. Code, Local Government § 12-904 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 12 / Subtitle 9 / Section 12-904
§12–904.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to Calvert County.

(b) Notwithstanding § 6–108 of this article:

(1) subject to the approval of the county commissioners, the State’s Attorney may designate in writing the county attorney or an assistant county attorney to prosecute civil infractions; and

(2) the county attorney or the assistant county attorney designated under this subsection may exercise the powers of the State’s Attorney in connection with a civil infraction.
Md. Code, Local Government § 12-805 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 12 / Subtitle 8 / Section 12-805
§12–805.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not establish, maintain, or operate a labor camp for groups of 25 or more workers outside the limits of any municipality in Dorchester County unless the person obtains a permit under subsection (b) of this section.

(b) (1) The County Council of Dorchester County may issue a permit to a person as provided in the rules and regulations adopted by the county council.

(2) After notice to the person who holds a permit and an opportunity for a hearing, the county council may revoke a permit for cause.

(c) (1) A person who violates this section or a rule or regulation of the County Council of Dorchester County adopted under this section is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 for each offense.

(2) A labor camp established, operated, or maintained in violation of this section or a rule or regulation of the county adopted under this section may be abated as a nuisance.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-312 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-312
§12–312.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may act as necessary or desirable to carry out a State plan of enforcement under the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act.

(b) The authority of the Department under subsection (a) of this section includes the authority to:

(1) contract with or accept grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards, their successors, or other similar organizations with respect to the enforcement of manufactured home standards and perform the undertakings and conditions of the contract or grant;

(2) engage in factory inspection and quality control monitoring of manufactured home manufacturers in the State and outside the State with respect to manufactured homes to be sold in the State or, if on a reciprocal or cooperative basis, not intended for sale in the State;

(3) train and accredit local enforcement agency personnel with respect to manufactured home construction and safety standards and manufactured home installation;

(4) inspect manufactured homes in the possession of dealers or otherwise distributed in the State, to:

(i) verify that the federal certification is proper for the intended zone; and

(ii) ascertain any damage in transit that affects compliance with construction or safety standards or constitutes a safety hazard;

(5) establish procedures to ascertain, report on, and correct complaints and reports of defects from or to dealers or users of manufactured homes;

(6) conduct on-site inspection of the installation of manufactured homes, require a permit or other evidence of approval of the on-site installation, and charge a fee to cover costs although these functions may be performed by a local enforcement agency that employs accredited inspectors; and

(7) require manufactured home dealers and manufactured home park operators to allow entry and inspection of manufactured homes for purposes of this subtitle and submit reports for purposes of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-1202 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 12 / Section 12-1202
§12–1202.
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of this subtitle:

(1) Apply to a reverse mortgage loan secured by a borrower’s principal dwelling in the State; and

(2) Are in addition to any other applicable provisions of law.

(b) If a provision of this subtitle conflicts with any provision of this title, the provision of this subtitle applies.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-907 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 9 / Section 12-907
§12–907.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall satisfy the Commissioner that:

(1) The applicant and each of the owners, officers, directors, and principals of the applicant has sufficient experience, character, financial responsibility, and general fitness to:

(i) Engage in the business of providing debt management services;

(ii) Warrant the belief that the debt management services business will be conducted lawfully, honestly, fairly, and efficiently; and

(iii) Command the confidence of the public;

(2) Each agent acting on behalf of the applicant to manage a trust account required under § 12–917 of this subtitle has sufficient experience, character, financial responsibility, and general fitness to:

(i) Engage in the business of managing a trust account;

(ii) Warrant the belief that the management of the trust account will be conducted lawfully, honestly, fairly, and efficiently; and

(iii) Command the confidence of the public;

(3) The applicant has a net worth computed according to generally accepted accounting principles of at least $50,000, plus an additional net worth of $10,000 for each location at which debt management services will be provided to consumers, up to a maximum of $500,000 as provided in subsection (b) of this section; and

(4) Before providing counseling to a consumer, each debt management counselor employed by the applicant or the applicant’s agent will receive comprehensive training in counseling skills, personal finance, budgeting, and credit and debt management.

(b) The Commissioner may require a net worth of up to $500,000, subject to a consideration of the following:

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

(2) The amount, nature, quality, and liquidity of the assets of the applicant;

(3) The amount and nature of the liabilities, including contingent liabilities, of the applicant;

(4) The history of and prospects for the applicant to earn and retain income;

(5) The quality of the operations of the applicant;

(6) The quality of the management of the applicant;

(7) The nature and quality of the person that has control of the applicant; and

(8) Any other factor that the Commissioner considers relevant.
Md. Code, Real Property § 12-110 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-110
§12–110.
Status: reserved

(a) If the condemnee or his predecessor in title has paid taxes, the condemnee is entitled to receive from the condemnor, in addition to the damages awarded for the premises taken, an amount of money which bears the same ratio to the entire amount of taxes on the premises taken as the part of the taxable year remaining on the date of taking bears to the entire taxable year.

(b) (1) If taxes have not been paid and all the property covered by an assessment is condemned, the condemnor may deduct from the damages awarded to the condemnee an amount of money which bears the same ratio to the entire amount of the taxes on the condemned property as the part of the taxable year which has expired on the date of taking bears to the entire taxable year.

(2) If the taxes have not been paid and a part of the property covered by an assessment is taken, the condemnor may deduct from the damages awarded to the condemnee an amount of money equal to the taxes due and payable on the portion of the property covered by the assessment which is not taken plus an amount of money which bears the same ratio to the amount of the taxes on the property taken as the part of the taxable year which has expired on the date of taking bears to the entire taxable year.

(c) The amount of the adjustment for taxes under this section shall be as the condemnor and condemnee agree, or if they are unable to agree, the amount shall be determined on petition of either party by a judge of the court in which the condemnation proceeding was filed, or, if no proceeding has been filed, by a judge of a court of law in a county where any part of the land is located.

(d) After taxes have been adjusted as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the condemnor shall pay the entire tax bill on the property taken as well as any property remaining to the condemnee, less any allowable readjustments or abatements, within 30 days from the date the adjustment is made. If the condemnor does not pay the taxes within this time, the condemnee may pay them and recover the amount so paid from the condemnor, together with interest from the date of payment, as a common debt.

(e) In addition to any other meaning of the word in this section, “taxes” also includes all annual benefit charges assessed by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission or other special taxing district which are collected as taxes. They shall be apportioned over the entire period of the assessment and paid as set forth above for other taxes.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 12-901 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 12 / Subtitle 9 / Section 12-901
§12–901.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the Maryland Constitution:

(1) The laws of the jurisdiction under which a foreign statutory trust is formed govern its organization, internal affairs, and the liability of its trustees; and

(2) A foreign statutory trust may not be denied registration by reason of any difference between the laws under which the foreign statutory trust is formed and the laws of this State.

(b) A foreign statutory trust may not do any kind of intrastate, interstate, or foreign business in this State which the laws of this State prohibit a domestic statutory trust from doing.
Md. Code, Local Government § 12-202 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-202
§12–202.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The County Commissioners of Calvert County may establish a separate fully funded pension plan for the Calvert County Sheriff’s department.

(c) (1) A pension plan established under subsection (b) of this section may provide for participation by:

(i) Calvert County deputy sheriffs who are actively engaged in law enforcement;

(ii) Calvert County correctional officers assigned to the county detention center; and

(iii) the Calvert County detention center administrator.

(2) A pension plan established under subsection (b) of this section may not be applied to an individual whose term of office ended before January 1, 1971, if that individual is eligible to receive pension benefits under § 2–318(e) of the Courts Article.

(d) A pension plan established under subsection (b) of this section shall include provisions for:

(1) retirement age eligibility;

(2) retirement based on years of active service, regardless of age;

(3) early retirement eligibility;

(4) disability retirement;

(5) death benefits for a spouse or children;

(6) cost–of–living adjustments; and

(7) cash refund of contributions for participants terminating employment.

(e) An individual who participates in a pension plan established under subsection (b) of this section is not eligible to receive pension benefits under § 2–318(e) of the Courts Article.

(f) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the County Commissioners of Calvert County shall determine the effective date for any pension plan established under subsection (b) of this section.

(2) The effective date shall conform to the provisions of Title 31, Subtitle 3 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-833.1 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 8 / Section 12-833.1
§12–833.
Status: reserved

§12–833.1.

(a) The Board shall reinstate the license of a person that, for any reason, has failed to renew the license if the person:

(1) applies to the Board for reinstatement within 2 years after the license expires;

(2) meets the renewal requirements of § 12–833 of this subtitle; and

(3) pays to the Board a reinstatement fee in an amount, not exceeding $100, set by the Board.

(b) (1) If a person has failed to renew a license under § 12–833 of this subtitle for any reason and then applies to the Board for reinstatement more than 2 years after the license has expired, the Board:

(i) may require the person to reapply for a license in the same manner as an applicant applies for an original license under this subtitle; or

(ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, may reinstate the license.

(2) The Board may reinstate a license under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection only if the person:

(i) meets the renewal requirements of § 12–833 of this subtitle;

(ii) if required by the Board, states reasons why reinstatement should be granted; and

(iii) pays to the Board a reinstatement fee in an amount, not exceeding $100, set by the Board.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-1312 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 13 / Section 12-1312
§12–1312.
Status: in_force

A holder of a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license may purchase beer and light wine from a wholesaler.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-2202 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 22 / Section 12-2202
§12–2202.
Status: reserved

(a) A license expires 180 days after the license holder has closed the business or stopped active alcoholic beverages business operations at the premises for which the license is held unless:

(1) an application for approval of a transfer to another location or another person under Subtitle 17 of this title has been approved or is pending;

(2) an application for a certificate of permission or a renewal license for continuation of business under Subtitle 23 of this title has been approved or is pending; or

(3) a written request for a hardship extension under subsection (b) of this section is filed within the 180–day period.

(b) (1) The license holder or another appropriate interested party may make a written request to the Board to extend the life of the license due to hardship, including the pendency of a criminal charge filed against a transferor that directly relates to the operation of the licensed premises or a disciplinary matter before the Board concerning the transferor.

(2) The Board may grant the extension if the Board finds after a hearing that existing hardship caused the closing or stopping of business operations.

(3) Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, an extension may not prolong the life of the license beyond 360 days after the date of closing or stopping of alcoholic beverages business operations at the premises for which the license is held.

(4) The Board may grant an extension under this subsection that prolongs the life of a license beyond 360 days if a transfer of the license is prohibited under § 12–1705.1 of this title.

(c) (1) This subsection does not apply to a license the transfer of which is prohibited under § 12–1705.1 of this title.

(2) The period for which a license may be considered unexpired:

(i) begins at the earlier of the closing of the business or stopping of alcoholic beverages business operations; and

(ii) may be suspended only by filing an application or request under subsection (a) of this section.

(3) The expiration period resumes on the last to occur of the following events:

(i) final action of the Board granting or denying a request for a hardship extension under subsection (b) of this section;

(ii) final action of the Board denying an application described in subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section;

(iii) final judgment of the reviewing court if judicial review of the Board’s action on an application or request authorized by subsection (a) or (b) of this section has been granted; or

(iv) dismissal of a petition for judicial review of the Board’s action.

(4) If an application or request described in subsection (a) or (b) of this section is withdrawn:

(i) the period for automatic expiration of the license may not be suspended; and

(ii) the application or request shall be considered as if it had not been filed.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 12-305 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-305
§12–305.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (i) 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a dealer who acquires a precious metal object shall keep it in the county where the dealer holds a license from the time of acquisition until at least 18 days after submitting a copy of a record of its acquisition under § 12–304 of this subtitle.

2. Notwithstanding subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the 18–day holding period established under this subparagraph applies to a precious metal object that:

A. a dealer licensed in Prince George’s County acquired in a pawn transaction; and

B. an individual seeks to redeem by presenting the original ticket issued as part of the pawn transaction.

(ii) A dealer who holds a license in Prince George’s County and who acquires a precious metal object, other than a pawned precious metal object described in subparagraph (i)2 of this paragraph, shall keep it in Prince George’s County from the time of acquisition until at least 30 days after submitting a copy of a record of its acquisition under § 12–304 of this subtitle.

(2) A dealer who acquires a precious metal object at an event which takes place at a location other than the dealer’s fixed business address shall place the object and a record of its acquisition at a location in accordance with subsection (d)(1) or (2) of this section by the next business day after acquiring the object.

(3) In partial compliance with the 18–day holding requirement under this subsection, a dealer may maintain an object and the record of its acquisition at a location other than the dealer’s fixed business address, if the local law enforcement unit in the jurisdiction where the item was acquired provides written approval.

(b) (1) A dealer may submit to the primary law enforcement unit a written request for a shorter holding period for a specific precious metal object.

(2) Within 48 hours after the primary law enforcement unit receives a request, the primary law enforcement unit shall approve or deny the request.

(3) After inspecting the precious metal object, the primary law enforcement unit may authorize in writing a shorter holding period.

(4) If the primary law enforcement unit denies the request, the primary law enforcement unit shall state the reasons in writing.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a dealer may not alter a precious metal object before or during the holding period.

(2) During the holding period, a dealer may chemically test a precious metal object to determine its metal content or value if the dealer does not alter the precious metal object so as to affect its identification or value.

(d) During the holding period for a precious metal object, a dealer shall keep the precious metal object and the record of its acquisition in:

(1) the place of business of the dealer; or

(2) a storage facility specified in the license application of the dealer.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-907 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 9 / Section 12-907
§12–907.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.

(c) The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.

(d) The annual license fee is $1,284.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 12-405 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 12 / Subtitle 4 / Section 12-405
§12–405.
Status: in_force

(a) A grievant and the grievant's representative shall be given reasonable time during work to investigate and process the grievance and to participate at any conference or hearing relating to the grievance.

(b) An employee shall be granted release time from the employee's normal work schedule to attend a grievance conference or hearing as a witness.

(c) Expenses incurred in connection with attendance by an employee at grievance conferences or hearings, whether as a grievant, as a grievant's representative, or as a witness, shall be borne by that employee's unit.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 12-401 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 12 / Subtitle 4 / Section 12-401
§12–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Board” means the board of directors of a district corporation.

(c) “Commercial tenant” means a lessee or other lawful occupant, other than the owner, of nonexempt property within a district.

(d) “District” means a business improvement district established under this subtitle.

(e) “District corporation” means a business improvement district corporation formed in accordance with this subtitle.

(f) “Members of the district” means owners of nonexempt property in the district.

(g) “Nonexempt property” means nonresidential real property that is not exempt from paying real property taxes.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 12-501 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 12 / Subtitle 5 / Section 12-501
§12–501.
Status: in_force

(a) A party may appeal to the Appellate Court of Maryland from a final judgment of an orphans’ court.

(b) However, if the final judgment was given or made in a summary proceeding, and on the testimony of witnesses, an appeal is not allowed under this section unless the party desiring to appeal immediately gives notice of the party’s intention to appeal and requests that the testimony be reduced to writing.

(c) In such case the testimony shall be reduced to writing at the cost of the party requesting it.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-612 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 12 / Subtitle 6 / Section 12-612
§12–612.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 12–613 of this subtitle, the State Fire Marshal may deny a certificate to an applicant, refuse to renew a certificate, reprimand a certificate holder, suspend or revoke a certificate, or impose a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000 if the applicant or certificate holder:

(1) fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a certificate for the applicant or another;

(2) fraudulently or deceptively uses the certificate;

(3) engages in an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice, as defined in § 13–301 of the Commercial Law Article;

(4) willfully or deliberately disregards or violates a building code, electrical code, or law of the State or a local jurisdiction;

(5) while not certified, solicits to engage in or willfully engages in providing electrical inspection services;

(6) while not certified, willfully advertises as a certified nongovernmental electrical inspector;

(7) willfully makes a false statement or misrepresentation in any renewal application or in any other document that the State Fire Marshal requires to be submitted; or

(8) violates any other provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted by the State Fire Marshal under this subtitle.

(b) In determining the appropriate penalty to be imposed under subsection (a) of this section, the State Fire Marshal shall consider:

(1) the gravity of the violation;

(2) the good faith of the violator;

(3) the number and gravity of previous violations by the same violator;

(4) the harm caused to the complainant, the public, and the electrical inspector profession;

(5) the assets of the violator; and

(6) any other factors that the State Fire Marshal considers relevant.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 12-207 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-207
§12–207.
Status: in_force

(a) The forfeiting authority shall surrender the motor vehicle on request to the owner if the forfeiting authority determines, independent of the decision of the seizing authority, that:

(1) the motor vehicle falls within the purview of § 12-205 of this subtitle; or

(2) the standards listed under § 12-204(b) of this subtitle were not met.

(b) In a proceeding under this title, the court may determine, based on the standards listed in § 12-204(b) of this subtitle, whether the seizing authority or forfeiting authority abused its discretion or was clearly erroneous:

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

(2) in not surrendering on request a motor vehicle to an owner.
Md. Code, Election Law § 12-106 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-106
§12–106.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with regulations adopted by the State Board, the local board shall:

(1) conduct the recount and certify the official result of the election or question which is the subject of the recount; and

(2) ensure the public’s ability to be present while the recount is conducted.

(b) The State Board shall monitor and support the work of any local board conducting a recount to ensure compliance with this subtitle.

(c) The State Board shall establish a procedure that will allow petitioners and counterpetitioners to request that a recount be terminated prior to its completion.

(d) When a recount is completed, the local board, and when appropriate the State Board, shall correct the primary, general, or special election returns and certificates that were made by a canvassing board.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 12-208 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 12 / Subtitle 2 / Section 12-208
§12–208.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a political subdivision may adopt a resolution creating a special fund for a development district, a RISE zone, or a sustainable community even though no bonds:

(1) have been issued for the development district, the RISE zone, or the sustainable community; or

(2) are outstanding at the time of adoption.

(b) The taxes allocated to the special fund in accordance with § 12–203(a)(3)(ii) of this subtitle shall be deposited in the special fund while the resolution that created the special fund remains in effect.

(c) Other than tax revenues received from residential properties in Prince George’s County, the tax collected under § 12–203(a)(3)(ii) of this subtitle is not considered a tax of the political subdivision for the purposes of any constant yield limitation or State or local restriction.

(d) State real property taxes may not be paid into the special fund.
Md. Code, Local Government § 12-523 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 12 / Subtitle 5 / Section 12-523
§12–523.
Status: in_force

The County Commissioners of Allegany County may open or close, or both, any alleys or streets in the county where the purpose of opening the alleys or streets is to give the county commissioners jurisdiction to close the alleys or streets at some later time.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-1008 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 10 / Section 12-1008
§12–1008.
Status: in_force

(a) If the agreement governing a loan permits, a credit grantor may:

(1) For a nonconsumer borrower, charge a higher periodic percentage rate or rates of interest on the amount of outstanding unpaid payments or portions of payments under the loan which are in default; and

(2) For any borrower, impose:

(i) A late or delinquency charge on payment or portions of payments; and

(ii) If payment is made with a check that is dishonored on the second presentment, a charge not to exceed $15.

(b) In the case of a loan to a consumer borrower, no late or delinquency charge may be charged unless the agreement, note, or other evidence of the loan permits. No more than 1 late or delinquency charge may be imposed for any single payment or portion of payment, regardless of the period during which it remains in default.

(c) For the purposes of subsection (b) of this section, all payments by the borrower shall be applied to satisfaction of scheduled payments in the order in which they become due.

(d) Charges permitted under this section may not be considered interest or finance charges under the agreement.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 12-6C-05.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 12 / Subtitle 6C / Section 12-6C-05.1
§12–6C–05.
Status: in_force

§12–6C–05.1.

(a) (1) In this subsection, “Central Repository” means the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

(2) This subsection applies to applicants located in the State.

(3) As part of an application to the Central Repository for a State and national criminal history records check, the designated representative and the immediate supervisor of the designated representative of an applicant shall submit to the Central Repository:

(i) Two complete sets of legible fingerprints taken on forms approved by the director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;

(ii) The fee authorized under § 10–221(b)(7) of the Criminal Procedure Article for access to State criminal history records; and

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

(4) In accordance with §§ 10–201 through 10–228 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the Central Repository shall forward the criminal history records information of the designated representative and the immediate supervisor of the designated representative of an applicant to the Board and the applicant.

(5) The Board shall ensure that information obtained from the Central Repository under this subsection:

(i) Is kept confidential;

(ii) Is not redisseminated; and

(iii) Is used only for the permitting purpose authorized by this subtitle.

(6) The subject of a criminal history records check under this subsection may contest the contents of the printed statement issued by the Central Repository as provided in § 10–223 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(b) (1) This subsection applies to applicants located outside the State.

(2) The designated representative and the immediate supervisor of the designated representative of an applicant shall submit to a criminal history records check by the applicant’s state of residence, in accordance with the laws of the applicant’s state of residence.

(3) The criminal history records check shall consist of:

(i) A state criminal history records check for the applicant’s state of residence; and

(ii) A national criminal history records check.

(4) The designated representative and the immediate supervisor of the designated representative of an applicant shall request the appropriate entity in the applicant’s state of residence to forward the results of the criminal history records check to the Board and the applicant.

(5) The Board shall ensure that information obtained under this subsection:

(i) Is kept confidential;

(ii) Is not redisseminated; and

(iii) Is used only for the permitting purpose authorized by this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-2801 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 28 / Section 12-2801
§12–2801.
Status: in_force

Section 6–402 (“General penalty”) of Division I of this article applies in the City.
Md. Code, Transportation § 12-102 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-102
§12–102.
Status: in_force

(a) The head of the Administration is the Motor Vehicle Administrator, who shall be appointed by the Secretary with the approval of the Governor.

(b) (1) The Administrator serves at the pleasure of the Secretary and shall report directly to him.

(2) Subject to the authority of the Secretary, the Administrator is responsible for carrying out:

(i) The powers and duties vested by law in the Administration; and

(ii) Those powers and duties vested in the Secretary and delegated to the Administrator by the Secretary.

(c) The Administrator is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.

(d) (1) With the approval of the Secretary, the Administrator shall appoint a chief deputy administrator who has the duties provided by law or delegated by the Administrator.

(2) The chief deputy administrator is the acting administrator during periods when the Administrator is absent or disabled.

(3) The chief deputy administrator serves at the pleasure of the Administrator and is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 12-307 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-307
§12–307.
Status: in_force

(a) By written agreement with the issuer of a bond, a political subdivision that is not the issuer may:

(1) pledge to the payment of the bond any real property tax revenues attributable to increases in assessed value increase of property in designated blighted areas resulting from carrying out the purposes for which the bond is issued; and

(2) make covenants about real property taxes and other charges in a designated blighted area as it considers appropriate.

(b) An agreement made under this section may be for the benefit and be enforceable on behalf of any bondholder.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 12-109 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-109
§12–109.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not willfully, knowingly, and unlawfully cause or attempt to cause the prearrangement or predetermination of the results of a horse race.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 12-407 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 12 / Subtitle 4 / Section 12-407
§12–407.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) To apply for a license, an applicant shall:

(i) Complete, sign, and submit to the Commissioner an application made under oath in the form, and in accordance with the process, that the Commissioner requires; and

(ii) Provide all information that the Commissioner requests.

(2) The applicant shall comply with all conditions and provisions of the application for a license.

(b) An applicant shall provide:

(1) The applicant’s legal name and any trade name used by the applicant in accordance with § 2–121 of this article;

(2) (i) The address of the principal executive office of the applicant;

(ii) The address of each additional location, if any, that:

1. The general public may reasonably view as a location that engages in the business of money transmission, including any location that investigates customer complaints or directly communicates with customers verbally, electronically, or in writing;

2. Houses any core operational infrastructure or technology systems;

3. Conducts any core management, information security and technology, risk and compliance, or finance functions; or

4. Is otherwise required to be listed in NMLS by regulation the Commissioner adopts under this subtitle; and

(iii) If the licensee operates a self–service financial kiosk, the following information for each self–service financial kiosk:

1. Unique identifying information for the self–service financial kiosk, such as the manufacturer name, model number, serial number, or asset tag;

2. If the licensee intends to operate the self–service financial kiosk from any fixed location for more than 30 days in a calendar year, each physical address where the self–service financial kiosk will be operated; and

3. If the licensee intends to operate the self–service financial kiosk at any location for 30 days or less in a calendar year, the geographic area where the licensee intends to operate the self–service financial kiosk;

(3) The name, business address, and nature of the business of each authorized delegate to be appointed by the applicant;

(4) The most recent unconsolidated financial statement of the applicant that shall:

(i) Be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis;

(ii) Be a certified opinion audit prepared by an independent certified public accountant;

(iii) Include a schedule of all permissible investments, if any, of the applicant; and

(iv) Be no older than 12 months before the date of the application;

(5) The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant’s resident agent in the State;

(6) A history of material litigation against the applicant, if any, for the past 3 years; and

(7) Any other information that the Commissioner reasonably requires.

(c) An applicant that is a business entity shall provide:

(1) Certified copies of the applicant’s certificate of incorporation, articles of incorporation, or articles of organization, or other instrument incorporating or forming the applicant, as amended, corrected, or supplemented; and

(2) The bylaws, operating agreement, or other equivalent internal governance documents, as amended or supplemented.

(d) An applicant shall provide a certificate of good standing from the state in which the applicant is incorporated or organized and a certificate of good standing from the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.

(e) With the application, the applicant shall pay to the Commissioner:

(1) A nonrefundable investigation fee of $1,000; and

(2) A nonrefundable license fee of $2,000.

(f) In addition to the license fee required under subsection (e) of this section, an applicant for an initial license shall pay to NMLS the fee that NMLS imposes in connection with processing the application.

(g) With the application, the applicant shall file evidence of a surety device with the Commissioner as provided in § 12–412 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-601 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 6 / Section 12-601
§12–601.
Status: in_force

A Class A beer license may not be issued in the City.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-1601 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 16 / Section 12-1601
§12–1601.
Status: in_force

The Board may not issue a new license to a location with a nonconforming use in an area zoned as “residential”.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 12-124.1 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-124.1
§12–124.
Status: in_force

§12–124.1.

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

(2) “Covered loan” means a mortgage loan made under this subtitle that meets the criteria for a loan subject to the federal Home Ownership Equity Protection Act set forth in 15 U.S.C. § 1602(bb), as modified from time to time by Regulation Z, 12 C.F.R. Part 1026, except that the comparison percentages for the mortgage loan shall be one percentage point less than those specified in 15 U.S.C. § 1602(bb), as modified from time to time by Regulation Z, 12 C.F.R. Part 1026.

(3) “Credit health insurance” has the meaning stated in § 13–101 of the Insurance Article.

(4) “Credit involuntary unemployment benefit insurance” has the meaning stated in § 13–101 of the Insurance Article.

(5) (i) “Credit life insurance” means insurance on the life of a borrower that provides indemnity for repayment of a specific loan or credit transaction on the death of the borrower.

(ii) “Credit life insurance” does not include life insurance payable to a beneficiary designated by the borrower other than the obligee of a specific loan or credit transaction.

(6) “Mortgage loan” has the meaning stated in § 11–501 of the Financial Institutions Article.

(7) “Premium” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Insurance Article.

(8) “Single premium coverage” means insurance for which the total premium is payable in one lump sum at or before the time coverage commences.

(b) (1) Except as provided in this subsection, a lender making a covered loan may not finance as a part of the covered loan transaction single premium coverage for:

(i) Credit health insurance;

(ii) Credit involuntary unemployment benefit insurance; or

(iii) Credit life insurance.

(2) Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit the financing of any insurance coverage in connection with a mobile home or its premises, as those terms are defined in § 8A–101 of the Real Property Article.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 12-101 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 12 / Subtitle 1 / Section 12-101
§12–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Cigarette” means any size or shaped roll for smoking that is made of tobacco or tobacco mixed with another ingredient and wrapped in paper or in any other material except tobacco.

(c) “Manufacturer” means a person who acts as a manufacturer as defined in § 16–201 of the Business Regulation Article or as an other tobacco products manufacturer as defined in § 16.5–101 of the Business Regulation Article.

(d) “Other tobacco product” has the meaning stated for “other tobacco products” in § 16.5–101 of the Business Regulation Article.

(e) “Other tobacco products retailer” means a person authorized under § 16.5–205(b) of the Business Regulation Article to purchase other tobacco products on which the tobacco tax has not been paid.

(f) “Out–of–state seller” means a person:

(1) located outside the State that sells, holds for sale, ships, or delivers premium cigars or pipe tobacco to consumers in the State if, during the previous calendar year or the current calendar year:

(i) the person’s gross revenue from the sale of premium cigars or pipe tobacco in the State exceeds $100,000; or

(ii) the person sold premium cigars or pipe tobacco into the State in 200 or more separate transactions; and

(2) who is required to hold a remote tobacco seller license under Title 16.9 of the Business Regulation Article.

(g) “Pipe tobacco” has the meaning stated in § 16.5–101 of the Business Regulation Article.

(h) “Premium cigars” has the meaning stated in § 16.5–101 of the Business Regulation Article.

(i) “Sell” means to exchange or transfer, or to make an agreement to exchange or transfer, title or possession of property, in any manner or by any means, for consideration.

(j) “Tax stamp” means a device in the design and denomination that the Comptroller authorizes by regulation for the purpose of being affixed to a package of cigarettes as evidence that the tobacco tax is paid.

(k) “Tobacconist” means a person authorized under § 16.5–205(e) of the Business Regulation Article to purchase other tobacco products on which the tobacco tax has not been paid.

(l) “Unstamped cigarettes” means a package of cigarettes to which tax stamps are not affixed in the amount and manner required in § 12–304 of this title.

(m) “Wholesale price” means the price for which a wholesaler buys other tobacco products, exclusive of any discount, trade allowance, rebate, or other reduction.

(n) “Wholesaler” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a person who acts as a wholesaler as defined in § 16–201 of the Business Regulation Article or as an other tobacco products wholesaler as defined in § 16.5–101 of the Business Regulation Article.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 12-808 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 12 / Subtitle 8 / Section 12-808
§12–808.
Status: in_force

The Authority may not be deemed a municipal corporation as defined in Article XI–E of the Maryland Constitution.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-1806 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 12 / Subtitle 18 / Section 12-1806
§12–1806.
Status: in_force

Section 12–1508 of this title does not apply to an application for a license for the same premises by way of renewal.
Md. Code, State Government § 12-316 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 12 / Subtitle 3 / Section 12-316
§12–316.
Status: in_force

As a condition to providing reimbursement under this Part III of this subtitle, the Board of Public Works or the Attorney General may require an applicant:

(1) to answer questions under oath; and

(2) to provide any information on the matter that was under criminal investigation or the subject of criminal charges.