Md. Code, Real Property § 8A-1803 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8A / Subtitle 18 / Section 8A-1803
§8A–1803.
Status: in_force

(a) If a community owner receives an offer to purchase the community, acceptance of that offer shall be conditioned on the purchaser filing an affidavit, recorded in the land records in the county in which the property is located, affirming that:

(1) The purchaser will allow continued use of the land as a manufactured housing community for 5 years after the date the purchase is finalized; and

(2) Rent for a lot on the property will not increase by more than 10% per year for the first 3 years after the date the purchase is finalized.

(b) If the purchaser fails to file an affidavit in accordance with subsection (a) of this section, acceptance by the community owner of the offer to purchase the community shall be conditioned on the community owner:

(1) Providing notice of the terms of the offer or the contract that the community owner has conditionally accepted to:

(i) Each homeowner in the manufactured housing community;

(ii) The Department of Housing and Community Development; and

(iii) The appropriate housing agency; and

(2) Providing the homeowners with the opportunity to purchase the manufactured housing community in accordance with § 8A–1804 of this subtitle.

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

(1) Be posted in a public area of the manufactured housing community;

(2) Be sent by registered or certified mail to the homeowners organization; and

(3) Include the following information:

(i) The price and material terms and conditions of the offer that the community owner has conditionally accepted for the sale of the manufactured housing community with copies of any documents evidencing the price and terms and conditions;

(ii) A statement indicating that the homeowners, through a homeowners organization, may purchase the manufactured housing community by submitting an offer within 60 days of the mailing date of the notice, containing substantially similar material terms to the offer that the community owner has conditionally accepted; and

(iii) The list of organizations and county housing agencies required under § 8A–1804(g) of this subtitle.

(d) The price and terms and conditions stated in the notice to the homeowners must be universal and applicable to all potential buyers and may not be specific to the homeowners or their assignee.

(e) Within 10 days after the date on which the community owner provides notice required under this section, the community owner shall make available to the homeowners organization the same information that the community owner provided or would have provided to other prospective purchasers.

(f) The community owner is not liable to any party to a real estate transaction for a violation of this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-614 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-614
§8–614.
Status: in_force

(a) All State highway projects shall be performed under the supervision of the Administration and subject to its approval, in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by the chief engineer and approved by the Administration.

(b) To receive the full benefit of competitive bidding, the Administration, whenever practicable, shall separate major construction projects into two or more smaller contracts.

(c) The Administration shall include in construction and maintenance contracts a requirement that a contractor protect roadside trees to the maximum extent practicable in the performance of the contractor’s duties under the contract.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-902 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 9 / Section 8-902
§8–902.
Status: in_force

A covered individual shall have access to legal representation as provided under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-207 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-207
§8–207.
Status: in_force

(a) Each unit in a condominium and the undivided interest in common elements shall be valued as provided by § 8-104 of this title.

(b) Each condominium unit is separately listed in the assessment records of the county where the condominium is located.

(c) A sale or forfeiture of a unit for failure to pay the property tax, general or special assessments, or other charges is applicable only to the unit subject to sale or forfeiture. A sale or forfeiture of a unit may not affect the title to any other unit for which all taxes, assessments, or charges have been paid.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-101 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-101
§8–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Commission” means the Maryland Home Improvement Commission.

(c) “Contractor” means a person, other than an employee of an owner, who performs or offers or agrees to perform a home improvement for an owner.

(d) “Contractor license” means a license issued by the Commission to act as a contractor.

(e) “Fund” means the Home Improvement Guaranty Fund.

(f) “Hearing board” means a home improvement hearing board appointed by the Commission under § 8-313 of this title.

(g) (1) “Home improvement” means:

(i) the addition to or alteration, conversion, improvement, modernization, remodeling, repair, or replacement of a building or part of a building that is used or designed to be used as a residence or dwelling place or a structure adjacent to that building; or

(ii) an improvement to land adjacent to the building.

(2) “Home improvement” includes:

(i) construction, improvement, or replacement, on land adjacent to the building, of a driveway, fall–out shelter, fence, garage, landscaping, deck, pier, porch, or swimming pool;

(ii) a shore erosion control project, as defined under § 8–1001 of the Natural Resources Article, for a residential property;

(iii) connection, installation, or replacement, in the building or structure, of a dishwasher, disposal, or refrigerator with an icemaker to existing exposed household plumbing lines;

(iv) installation, in the building or structure, of an awning, fire alarm, or storm window; and

(v) work done on individual condominium units.

(3) “Home improvement” does not include:

(i) construction of a new home;

(ii) work done to comply with a guarantee of completion for a new building project;

(iii) connection, installation, or replacement of an appliance to existing exposed plumbing lines that requires alteration of the plumbing lines;

(iv) sale of materials, if the seller does not arrange to perform or does not perform directly or indirectly any work in connection with the installation or application of the materials;

(v) work done on apartment buildings that contain four or more single–family units; or

(vi) work done on the commonly owned areas of condominiums.

(h) “Home improvement contract” means an oral or written agreement between a contractor and owner for the contractor to perform a home improvement.

(i) (1) “License” means, except where it refers to a license other than one issued under this title, a license issued by the Commission.

(2) “License” includes:

(i) a contractor license; and

(ii) a salesperson license.

(j) “Licensed contractor” means a person who is licensed by the Commission to act as a contractor.

(k) “Owner” includes a homeowner, tenant, or other person who buys, contracts for, orders, or is entitled to a home improvement.

(l) “Salesperson” means a person who sells a home improvement.

(m) “Salesperson license” means a license issued by the Commission to sell a home improvement.

(n) “Sell a home improvement” means:

(1) to negotiate or offer to negotiate a home improvement contract with an owner; or

(2) to seek to get a home improvement contract from an owner.

(o) “Subcontractor” means a person, other than a laborer or supplier of materials, who makes an oral or written agreement with:

(1) a contractor to perform all or part of a home improvement contract; or

(2) another subcontractor to perform all or part of a subcontract to a home improvement contract.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-211 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-211
§8–211.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administrator is the Chairman of the Commission.

(b) In addition to the Chairman, the Commission consists of seven regional members appointed by the Secretary with the approval of the Governor.

(c) (1) At least two of the regional members of the Commission shall be registered members of one of the two leading political parties in this State other than the party to which the Governor belongs.

(2) Of the regional members of the Commission:

(i) One shall be a resident of the Eastern Shore of Maryland;

(ii) One shall be a resident of Anne Arundel County, Charles County, Calvert County, or St. Mary’s County;

(iii) One shall be a resident of Prince George’s County;

(iv) One shall be a resident of Montgomery County;

(v) One shall be a resident of Baltimore County, Harford County, or Howard County;

(vi) One shall be a resident of Baltimore City; and

(vii) One shall be a resident of Carroll County, Frederick County, Washington County, Allegany County, or Garrett County.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-465 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-465
§8–465.
Status: in_force

A decision or finding of the Commissioner made under this subtitle is subject to judicial review in accordance with § 2-215 of this article.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-206 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-206
§8–206.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) This section does not apply if the total principal amount of the authorized issue is $25,000 or less.

(2) This section does not apply to a bond that:

(i) matures within 1 year after the date of issue and is issued:

1. in anticipation of tax receipts;

2. to meet current expenses; or

3. to meet an emergency;

(ii) is sold to the United States or a unit or instrumentality of the United States;

(iii) is issued under a plan of composition approved in a proceeding under Chapter IX of the United States Bankruptcy Act; or

(iv) is issued under any other plan to refund or refinance in exchange, bond for bond, an outstanding maturing debt, other than:

1. a current or floating debt; or

2. a bond under item (i) of this paragraph.

(3) This section does not apply if:

(i) the proceeds of the sale of bonds are to be used with a grant from the United States or a unit or instrumentality of the United States to finance public works; and

(ii) in the opinion of the Attorney General, the agreement or other writing referring to the grant conditions the grant on the prior execution, by the State unit and a prospective buyer, of a contract for the sale of the bonds when issued.

(4) This section does not apply to bond or grant anticipation notes issued under Part III of this subtitle.

(5) This section does not apply to bonds issued under an enabling act that specifically states that this section does not apply or that provides a different method for the sale of the bonds.

(b) A State unit shall offer bonds at a public sale.

(c) (1) A State unit shall give notice of a public sale of bonds at least twice in at least 1 newspaper with a general circulation in the State. The 1st publication shall appear at least 10 days before the date of sale.

(2) The notice shall:

(i) be in the form required in the resolution that authorizes the issuance of the bonds;

(ii) state the date, time, and place of the public sale;

(iii) describe the bonds by reference to the enabling act under which they are authorized;

(iv) state the date of issue;

(v) state the total principal amount;

(vi) state the schedule of maturities;

(vii) state the interest payable or the manner of determining the interest;

(viii) state the purpose for which the proceeds will be used;

(ix) describe the general form of the bonds, including:

1. whether the bonds will be in coupon or registered form; and

2. whether the principal or interest or both will be registrable;

(x) state that each bid must be made in writing by sealed proposal; and

(xi) state the amount of the good faith deposit that the State unit has determined must accompany the bid.

(3) The notice may reserve to the State unit the right to reject any or all bids.

(d) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section and § 8-207 of this subtitle, the State unit shall sell the bonds to the highest bidder or bidders at the public sale.

(e) (1) If the State unit has reserved the right to reject bids and does reject all bids, the State unit, within 30 days after rejecting all the bids, may sell the bonds at a private sale for not less than the highest amount bid by an acceptable bidder at the public sale.

(2) If the State unit has reserved the right to reject all bids and does reject all bids and fails to sell the bonds at a private sale within the 30-day period under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the State unit may sell the bonds only at another public sale after notice as required in subsection (c) of this section.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-402 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-402
§8–402.
Status: in_force

(a) The Council consists of the following members:

(1) the Special Secretary of the Governor’s Office for Children, or the Special Secretary’s designee;

(2) the Secretary of Juvenile Services, or the Secretary’s designee;

(3) the Secretary of Health, or the Secretary’s designee;

(4) the Secretary of Human Services, or the Secretary’s designee; and

(5) the State Superintendent of Schools, or the Superintendent’s designee.

(b) The Secretary of Budget and Management, or the Secretary’s designee, shall serve as a nonvoting ex officio Council member.

(c) The Secretary of Disabilities, or the Secretary’s designee, shall serve as a nonvoting ex officio Council member.

(d) The Children’s Cabinet shall designate up to three individuals to serve on the Council on a rotating basis to represent each of the following stakeholder groups:

(1) family members or family advocates; and

(2) youth or youth advocates.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-113 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-113
§8–113.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall:

(1) establish and implement a process to inspect State and local correctional facilities to determine and certify compliance with applicable standards; and

(2) determine deadlines for remedial action and reinspection whenever inspection reports indicate noncompliance with applicable standards.

(b) The Commission may review and act on appeals from staff inspection reports.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-722 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-722
§8–722.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for payment of the annual fee required by § 8-718 of this subtitle, this part does not affect any outdoor sign in existence on June 1, 1931, unless the sign:

(1) Affects adversely the safety of public travel on any State highway by dangerously obstructing the clear view of the highway by the driver of a motor vehicle on it; or

(2) Is lighted in a way that makes it dangerous to drive a motor vehicle on any State highway.

(b) If the outdoor sign affects adversely the safety of public travel or is dangerously lighted as described in subsection (a) of this section, the Administration may remove the sign as provided in Part VI of this subtitle, after 15 days’ written notice and an opportunity to be heard.

(c) Any person whose outdoor sign is ordered removed under this section may appeal to the circuit court for the county in which the sign is located. The appeal shall be heard de novo.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-702 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-702
§8–702.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of this subtitle to foster the development, use, and enjoyment of all the waters of Maryland. The State shall cooperate to the fullest possible extent with neighboring states and the federal government in connection with assistance and rescue operations and in enforcement of laws and regulations relating to recreational boating safety.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8A-404 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8A / Subtitle 4 / Section 8A-404
§8A–404.
Status: in_force

A park owner may charge a late payment fee if:

(1) The rental agreement provides for the fee;

(2) The fee does not exceed 5 percent of the rent due or $5, whichever is higher; and

(3) The rent is not paid within 5 days after the due date specified in the rental agreement.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6C-14 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6C / Section 8-6C-14
§8–6C–14.
Status: in_force

To apply for a license, an applicant shall:

(1) Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 8–303 of this title;

(2) Submit to the Board:

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

(ii) Written, verified evidence that the requirement of item (1) of this subsection is being met; and

(3) Pay to the Board a fee set by the Board.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6C-06 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6C / Section 8-6C-06
§8–6C–06.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice direct–entry midwifery in the State.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) An individual who assists at a birth in an emergency;

(2) An individual who is licensed as a health care practitioner whose scope of practice allows the individual to practice direct–entry midwifery; or

(3) A student who is practicing direct–entry midwifery while engaged in an approved clinical midwife educational experience under the supervision of a licensed direct–entry midwife.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1804 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 18 / Section 8-1804
§8–1804.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission consists of 29 voting members who reflect the diversity of the State and are appointed by the Governor, as follows:

(i) A full–time chair, appointed with the advice and consent of the Senate, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor;

(ii) 13 individuals, appointed with the advice and consent of the Senate, each of whom is a resident and an elected or appointed official of a local jurisdiction. At least 1 of these 13 individuals must be an elected or appointed official of a municipality. These individuals shall serve on the Commission only while they hold local office. Each shall be selected from certain counties or from municipalities within the counties as follows, and only after the Governor has consulted with elected county and municipal officials:

1. 1 from each of Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, and Prince George’s counties;

2. 1 from Harford County or Cecil County;

3. 1 from Kent County or Queen Anne’s County;

4. 1 from Caroline County;

5. 1 from Talbot County or Dorchester County;

6. 1 from Wicomico County or Somerset County;

7. 2 from Calvert County, Charles County, or St. Mary’s County, both of whom may not be from the same county; and

8. 2 from Worcester County, 1 of whom shall be a resident of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and the other of whom shall be a resident of the Atlantic Coastal Bays Watershed;

(iii) 8 individuals, appointed with the advice and consent of the Senate, who shall represent diverse interests, including underrepresented communities, and among whom shall be a resident from each of the 5 counties that are listed and from which an appointment has not been made under item (ii) of this paragraph and 3 of the 8 members appointed under this item shall be at large members, 1 of whom shall be a private citizen and resident of the Atlantic Coastal Bays Watershed; and

(iv) The Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Housing and Community Development, the Environment, Transportation, Natural Resources, and Planning, ex officio, or the designee of the Secretaries.

(2) (i) Of the 2 Worcester County members from the Atlantic Coastal Bays Watershed, 1 shall be the Mayor of Ocean City or the designee of the Mayor.

(ii) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, a member from the Atlantic Coastal Bays Watershed who is the Mayor of Ocean City or the designee of the Mayor is not subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

(b) A member of the Commission who does not hold another office of profit at the State or local level shall be entitled to compensation as provided in the budget. Members of the Commission shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenses as provided in the budget.

(c) Except for the chair and ex officio State officers or their representatives:

(1) The term of a member is 4 years;

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on July 1, 1984;

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

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

(5) A member may serve no more than 2 terms; and

(6) Any member of the Commission appointed by the Governor who shall fail to attend at least 60% of the meetings of the Commission during any period of 12 consecutive months shall be considered to have resigned, and the chair shall forward the member’s name to the Governor, not later than January 15 of the year following the nonattendance with the statement of the nonattendance, and the Governor shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the term. If the member has been unable to attend meetings as required by this subtitle for reasons satisfactory to the Governor, the Governor may waive the resignation if the reasons are made public.

(d) If a vacancy arises other than by the expiration of a term, the Governor shall appoint within 30 days, with the advice and consent of the Senate, a successor of like qualification to serve the remainder of the term.

(e) (1) A quorum of the Commission consists of 1 member more than a majority of the full authorized membership of the Commission.

(2) A quorum of a panel of the Commission consists of 3 members.

(3) The Commission or a panel of the Commission may not hold a public hearing unless a quorum is present.

(4) The Commission or a panel of the Commission may not take any official action unless:

(i) A quorum is present; and

(ii) A majority of the members who are present and eligible to vote concur in or vote for the action.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-109 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-109
§8–109.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Commissioner has reason to believe that a controlling insurance producer has violated or is violating this subtitle, the Commissioner shall:

(1) serve on the controlling insurance producer a statement of charges and notice of hearing; and

(2) hold a hearing subject to §§ 2-210 through 2-214 of this article.

(b) An order of the Commissioner is subject to judicial review under § 2-215 of this article.

(c) The controlling insurance producer shall reimburse the Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Corporation for any payments made by the Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Corporation for losses, loss adjustment, and administrative expenses on the insurance business placed by the controlling insurance producer in excess of gross earned premiums and investment income earned on premiums and loss reserves for the insurance business if the Commissioner finds that:

(1) the controlling insurance producer violated this subtitle; and

(2) the violation substantially contributed to the insolvency of the controlled insurer.

(d) This section does not affect the right of the Commissioner to impose any other penalty provided in this article.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-501 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-501
§8–501.
Status: in_force

In this part, “fraud” includes:

(1) the willful making of a false statement or a false representation;

(2) the willful failure to disclose a material change in household or financial condition; or

(3) the impersonation of another.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1007 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 10 / Section 8-1007
§8–1007.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of § 3-104 of the Real Property Article, which pertains to payment of taxes as a prerequisite to recording of any transfer of property, it is sufficient that all current annual installments of any benefit charge levied under this subtitle have been paid.

(b) In the case of any subdivision of benefited property subsequent to the filing of the notice of the lien required under this subtitle, the benefit charge shall apply:

(1) Except as provided in this subsection, in proportion to the respective length of the shore erosion control project abutting each lot; or

(2) If the owners and the Department agree that a different apportionment would more fairly treat a particular situation, then in accordance with that agreement.

(c) At the time of levy of any benefit charge under this subtitle or apportionment of an existing levy among subdivision lots, the Department shall notify appropriate tax officials for inclusion of the assessment in the tax records.

(d) On completion of payment of the total benefit charge relating to a shore erosion control project, the Department shall:

(1) Certify to the Board of Public Works for release of the lien that payment has been completed; and

(2) File a release of the lien in the appropriate land and tax records.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6D-09 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6D / Section 8-6D-09
§8–6D–09.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed certified midwife may not surrender the license.

(b) The Board may require terms and conditions on an agreement with the licensed certified midwife to accept surrender of the license.

(c) An agreement to accept the surrender of a license is a final order of the Board and is a public record.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-506 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-506
§8–506.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Publicly owned utility” means a utility owned or operated by a political subdivision of this State or by a public agency created under the laws of this State.

(3) “Relocate” includes realign, raise, lower, rebuild, or remove.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if, as a result of the construction, reconstruction, or improvement of an interstate highway, it is necessary to relocate any facility of a publicly owned utility, the Administration shall pay to the owner of the facility, without regard to the governmental function of the utility, the cost to the utility of the relocation, less any increase in the value of the new facility and the salvage value of the old facility.

(2) The Administration is required to make this payment for relocation only:

(i) If federal funds are available to this State under §§ 108 (e) and 111 of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 for reimbursement of all or part of the payment; and

(ii) If the payment otherwise would be required for relocation of a facility of a nonpublicly owned utility.

(c) The regulations and orders of the Administration:

(1) May not prohibit or be construed to constitute a contract prohibiting any payment required by this section; and

(2) Are expressly waived to the extent necessary to authorize any payment required by this section.

(d) This section does not relieve the owner of any utility from any legal or contractual obligation to comply promptly with any order or request of the Administration to perform the work necessary to relocate its facilities.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-738.1 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-738.1
§8–738.
Status: in_force

§8–738.1.

(a) If a person is involved in an accident while operating or attempting to operate a vessel that results in the death of, or a life–threatening injury to, another person and the person is detained by a police officer who has reasonable grounds to believe that the person has been operating a vessel or attempting to operate a vessel while under the influence of alcohol, while impaired by alcohol, while so far impaired by any drug, any combination of drugs, or a combination of one or more drugs and alcohol that the person could not operate a vessel safely, or while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance, the person shall be required to submit, as directed by the police officer, to a test of:

(1) The person’s breath to determine alcohol concentration;

(2) One specimen of the person’s blood to determine alcohol concentration or to determine the drug or controlled dangerous substance content of the person’s blood; or

(3) Both the person’s breath under item (1) of this subsection and one specimen of the person’s blood under item (2) of this subsection.

(b) If a police officer directs that a person be tested, then the provisions of § 10–304 of the Courts Article apply.

(c) Any medical personnel who perform any test required by this section are not liable for any civil damages as a result of any act or omission related to the test, not amounting to gross negligence.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-706 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-706
§8–706.
Status: in_force

A community service program:

(1) for adults, shall be administered either by the county or, within the county, by the Division of Parole and Probation; or

(2) for juveniles, shall be administered either by the county or, within the county, by the Department of Juvenile Services.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1001 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 10 / Section 8-1001
§8–1001.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Benefited property” means land immediately abutting the waters of the State that is protected by an erosion control project constructed under the provisions of this subtitle.

(2) “Benefited property” includes land in the vicinity of the waters of the State that is protected by the erosion control project when:

(i) The owner of the land has rights of access to land immediately abutting the waters; and

(ii) The owner is a party to the application for assistance in the project.

(c) “Fund” means the Shore Erosion Control Construction Loan Fund.

(d) “Net project construction cost” means the construction cost paid from the Fund, equal to the project construction cost, plus any excess costs, less the property owner’s cash contribution.

(e) “Project construction cost” means the estimated cost to design and construct a shore erosion control project, exclusive of supervision, inspection, and maintenance costs.

(f) “Property owner’s cash contribution” means the sum an owner of property benefited by a shore erosion control project is required to pay in a lump sum prior to construction of the project.

(g) “Shore erosion control project” means a competently designed work project, which may include but is not limited to erection or placement of bulkheads, groins, or other erosion control devices, and measures required to stabilize waterside, shorelines, and banks, and to change drainage patterns, all in order to halt or retard erosion of shorelines and deposit of eroded sediments in the waters of the State.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-307 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-307
§8–307.
Status: in_force

(a) In a civil action to enforce this title, the Secretary or Board of Appeals and the State may be represented by:

(1) the Attorney General; or

(2) any qualified attorney who:

(i) is a salaried employee of the Secretary or Board of Appeals; and

(ii) on recommendation of the Attorney General, is designated to represent the Secretary or Board of Appeals and the State.

(b) A criminal action for violation of any provision of this title or regulation adopted under this title shall be prosecuted by the State’s Attorney of the county in which:

(1) the employer has a place of business;

(2) the violator resides; or

(3) the violator has filed for benefits to which the violator was not entitled.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-123.3 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-123.3
§8–123.
Status: in_force

§8–123.3.

(a) In considering the structure of a State of Maryland capital appreciation general obligation bond issue, the Board of Public Works shall be sensitive to the need to help Maryland citizens save for the costs of college.

(b) The Maryland College Savings Bond Advisory Board, created under § 20-101 of the Education Article, shall make recommendations to the Board of Public Works regarding the need for Maryland capital appreciation general obligation bonds for college savings.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-612 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-612
§8–612.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Administration may engage in project planning for any item in the current highway needs inventory and for each item, shall conduct studies to determine, among other things, the scale, location, environmental impact, and citizen reaction.

(2) During the project planning phase, the Administration shall consult with the local governing body, municipalities, and local legislative delegation.

(3) The Administration may include in its annual budget request the funds required to implement the project planning provided for in this subsection.

(b) (1) (i) In calendar year 1979 and in each year following, the Administration shall submit to the local governing body and the local legislative delegation a list of items for which the initial phase of project planning has been completed.

(ii) An information copy of the list shall be provided to the municipalities in the county.

(iii) The list shall contain, as to each item, information necessary for the local governing body and local legislative delegation to determine whether the project may advance to the final project planning phase.

(iv) Receipt of the list constitutes notice that the initial project planning phase has been completed for each item contained in it.

(2) (i) Each listed item for a primary system shall be considered approved for the final project planning phase unless, within 90 days from submission of the list, the local legislative delegation and the local governing body disapproves that item in writing.

(ii) Any item for a primary system deleted by this action may be reinstated at any time by act or resolution of the General Assembly.

(3) Each listed item for a secondary system shall be considered approved for the final project planning phase unless, within 90 days from submission of the list, a majority of the local legislative delegation or a majority of the local governing body disapproves that item in writing.

(c) (1) The local governing body and a majority of the local legislative delegation shall establish a list of priorities from among those secondary system projects listed in the needs inventory and the Administration shall engage in initial project planning upon the request of the local governing body and a majority of the local legislative delegation in the order established in the list of priorities.

(2) On completion of the initial project planning phase for the item, it shall be approved for the final project planning phase and for construction on request of the local governing body and a majority of the local legislative delegation.

(d) (1) After an item is approved for the final project planning phase under this section, it may not be deleted by the local legislative delegation or the local governing body.

(2) Any item for the primary or secondary system may be deleted if the Secretary, with the approval of the local legislative delegation and the local governing body, determines that deletion of it is desirable.

(3) Notwithstanding the above, any item for the primary system may be deleted if the Secretary, after consultation with the local legislative delegation and local governing body, determines that the deletion of that primary project is desirable because of changes in economic or environmental conditions or because of a demonstrated lack of available funds for both that project and any alternative primary highway project.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-1011 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 10 / Section 8-1011
§8–1011.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, on notice and opportunity to be heard, the Department may suspend or permanently revoke the certification of:

(1) An agricultural operation certified under this subtitle; and

(2) A person certified as a verifier under this subtitle.

(b) A certification for an agricultural operation or a verifier issued under this subtitle may be suspended or permanently revoked according to procedures established by regulation if the certification holder violates:

(1) This subtitle; or

(2) A regulation adopted by the Department under this subtitle, including a regulation establishing other good cause for suspension or revocation.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 8-103 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-103
§8–103.
Status: in_force

The purposes of this title are to:

(1) strengthen the ability of communities to plan and coordinate available federal, State, local, and private resources by making the resources more responsive to local needs and conditions; and

(2) strengthen, supplement, and coordinate efforts to combat the causes and problems of poverty in the State by:

(i) mobilizing resources of private and public economic entities to increase opportunities for low–income State residents to develop skills, knowledge, and capabilities;

(ii) developing the full potential of low–income State residents so that everyone can live in decency and dignity and achieve individual and family self–sufficiency; and

(iii) promoting the development, evaluation, and use of new approaches to attack the causes and problems of poverty.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-1002 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 10 / Section 8-1002
§8–1002.
Status: in_force

There is a program within the Department known as Vision Zero.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 8-216 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-216
§8–216.
Status: in_force

A jury plan may provide that, notwithstanding the limit on frequency of trial jury service in § 8–310(c)(2) of this title, an individual who serves on a jury for fewer than 5 days in a 3–year period may be summoned for jury service after 1 year.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-207 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-207
§8–207.
Status: in_force

(a) If a person is authorized by an issuer to furnish money, goods, services, or anything of value on presentation of a credit card by the cardholder, the person or an agent or employee of the person may not, with the intent to defraud the issuer or cardholder:

(1) furnish money, goods, services, or anything of value on presentation of:

(i) a credit card obtained or retained in violation of § 8–204 or § 8–205 of this subtitle; or

(ii) a credit card that the person knows is counterfeit; or

(2) fail to furnish money, goods, services, or anything of value that the person represents in writing to the issuer that the person has furnished.

(b) (1) (i) If the value of all money, goods, services, and other things of value furnished or not furnished in violation of this section is at least $1,500 but less than $25,000, a person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

(ii) If the value of all money, goods, services, and other things of value furnished or not furnished in violation of this section is at least $25,000 but less than $100,000, a person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $15,000 or both.

(iii) If the value of all money, goods, services, and other things of value furnished or not furnished in violation of this section is $100,000 or more, a person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or a fine not exceeding $25,000 or both.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, if the value of all money, goods, services, and other things of value furnished or not furnished in violation of this section is at least $100 but less than $1,500, a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

(3) If the value of all money, goods, services, and other things of value furnished or not furnished in violation of this section is less than $100, a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code, Education § 8-312 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-312
§8–312.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Education and the Maryland School for the Blind shall enter into a written agreement.

(b) The agreement shall provide for monitoring and review by the Department of the Maryland School for the Blind, including:

(1) Review by the Department of the annual budget approved by the Board of the Maryland School for the Blind;

(2) Monitoring by the Department of the Maryland School for the Blind’s program of enhanced services for blind students who have severe disabilities, including the criteria approved by the Board of the Maryland School for the Blind for the admission of students to the program;

(3) Consultation between the Department and the Maryland School for the Blind on issues of blind education;

(4) Assistance from the Department in developing agreements between the Maryland School for the Blind and local school systems and other State and local agencies for provision of services to blind children; and

(5) Monitoring by and assistance from the Department regarding other aspects of the Maryland School for the Blind’s educational program and services to blind children as required by federal or State law.

(c) (1) The Maryland School for the Blind may enter into written agreements with State and local agencies, including local school systems, for the purpose of providing services to blind children.

(2) This subsection in no way abrogates the obligation of the local school systems to provide alternative programs for blind students.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-404 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-404
§8–404.
Status: in_force

(a) Highway user revenues shall be allocated to the counties:

(1) One half on a county road mileage basis, as provided in subsection (b)(1) of this section; and

(2) One half on a motor vehicle registration basis, as provided in subsection (b)(2) of this section.

(b) The Administration shall allocate for the account of each county, out of the highway user revenues to be distributed to the counties under § 8–403 of this subtitle, the county’s share, to be determined by adding:

(1) The amount that results from applying to one half of these highway user revenues the ratio that, as of December 1 of the preceding calendar year, the total mileage of county roads in the county, not including the total mileage of county roads in eligible municipalities in the county, bears to the total mileage of county roads in all of the counties, not including the total mileage of county roads in eligible municipalities in the State; and

(2) The amount that results from applying to one half of these highway user revenues the ratio that, as of December 1 of the preceding calendar year, the total number of motor vehicles registered to owners having addresses in the county, not including motor vehicles registered to owners having addresses in eligible municipalities in the county, bears to the total number of motor vehicles registered to owners in all the counties, not including motor vehicles registered to owners having addresses in eligible municipalities in the State.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-721.2 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-721.2
§8–721.
Status: in_force

§8–721.2.

(a) The Department may establish and administer a voluntary vessel turn–in program that allows the owner of a vessel to turn the vessel in to the Department to be destroyed.

(b) To apply to participate in a program authorized under this section, a vessel owner shall submit to the Department an application in the form that the Department requires.

(c) In order to participate in a program authorized under this section, the owner of a vessel shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department that the applicant is the owner of the vessel and a resident of the State.

(d) In evaluating whether a vessel is eligible for the program, the Department shall prioritize, in order of priority, the following vessels:

(1) A vessel that is abandoned or sunken as defined in § 8–721 of this subtitle;

(2) A vessel that is at risk of becoming abandoned or sunken if:

(i) The vessel is taking on or has taken on water without an effective means to drain or empty the water;

(ii) Spaces on the vessel that are designed to be enclosed are incapable of being sealed off or remain open to the elements for extended periods of time; or

(iii) The vessel has broken from or is in danger of breaking loose from its anchor; and

(3) Any other vessel the Department determines is eligible for participation in the program.

(e) The Department, in its sole discretion, may determine eligibility for participation in a program authorized under this section.

(f) The Department, or a person removing, towing, storing, or disposing of a vessel that is accepted into a program authorized under this section on behalf of the Department, may not be held liable for any damage to the vessel which may occur during removal, storage, or custody of the vessel.

(g) If the Department establishes a program authorized under this section, the Department shall adopt regulations to implement and carry out the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 8-105 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-105
§8–105.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A community action agency shall administer its programs through a community action board.

(2) A community action board shall meet the requirements for a tripartite board under 42 U.S.C. § 9910.

(b) If a community action agency is a governmental unit:

(1) its community action board may serve as an advisory body; and

(2) with the approval of the governing body, the governmental unit may delegate to the community action board any of its powers or responsibilities under this title.
Md. Code, Education § 8-3A-06 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 3A / Section 8-3A-06
§8–3A–06.
Status: in_force

Under § 2–206 of this article, the Maryland School for the Deaf shall keep the State Board fully informed as to the educational program and administrative policies of the schools under their jurisdiction.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-405 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-405
§8–405.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary shall requisition money that is credited to the account of the State in the Unemployment Trust Fund as the Secretary considers necessary for payment of benefits and refunds under this title for a reasonable period in the future.

(2) The amount requisitioned under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not exceed the amount of money in the account.

(3) Laws that require an appropriation or other formal release of money in the custody of State officers do not apply when money that was requisitioned under this subsection is used to pay a benefit or refund from the benefit account or a refund from the clearing account.

(4) After expiration of the period for which a requisition is made under paragraph (1) of this subsection, if money remains unpaid or unclaimed in the benefit account the Secretary may:

(i) deduct the amount of the money from estimates for a future requisition under paragraph (1) of this subsection; or

(ii) redeposit the money in the account of the State in the Unemployment Trust Fund as provided under § 8-404(d) of this subtitle.

(b) (1) If the General Assembly first enacts an appropriation in accordance with paragraph (4) of this subsection, the Secretary may requisition money that is credited under § 903 of the Social Security Act to the account of the State in the Unemployment Trust Fund to pay expenses of administration of this title that will be incurred after enactment of the appropriation.

(2) Money that is appropriated under this subsection:

(i) shall be requisitioned as needed for payment of obligations incurred under the appropriation and shall be deposited in the Unemployment Insurance Administration Fund for use of that Fund;

(ii) until used, shall remain part of the Unemployment Insurance Fund; and

(iii) if not used, promptly shall be returned to the account of the State in the Unemployment Trust Fund.

(3) The Secretary shall keep a separate record of the deposit, obligation, use, and return of money appropriated under this subsection.

(4) An appropriation that is enacted under this subsection shall:

(i) specify the purpose and amount of the appropriation;

(ii) limit the period in which the appropriation is obligated to no more than 2 years after its enactment; and

(iii) limit the amount of money that may be obligated during a 12-month period beginning on July 1 and ending on the next June 30 to an amount not exceeding the amount by which the total of the money credited to the account of the State in the Unemployment Trust Fund during that and the 34 preceding 12-month periods exceeds the total of the money obligated for payment of administrative expenses and paid for benefits during the same 35 12-month periods.

(5) An amount that is credited to the State Unemployment Trust Fund Account under § 903 of the Social Security Act and that is obligated for administration or paid out for benefits shall be charged against an equivalent amount that first is credited and that is not already charged.

(6) An amount obligated for administration during a 12-month period may not be charged against an amount that was credited before the 34th 12-month period before that period.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-123.2 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-123.2
§8–123.
Status: in_force

§8–123.2.

(a) In this section, “small denomination bonds” means bonds in denominations of $5,000 or less.

(b) In accordance with § 8-121 of this subtitle, the Board, in a resolution setting forth the terms and conditions of any State bond issue, may designate that all or a portion of the State bonds be issued as small denomination bonds.

(c) Small denomination bonds may be issued in any form permitted under § 8-121 of this subtitle.

(d) The Board may sell small denomination bonds at a negotiated sale if the Board determines that a negotiated sale will:

(1) result in either a more efficient or economical sale of the bonds; or

(2) provide greater access to investors who are residents of the State of Maryland.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-801 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-801
§8–801.
Status: in_force

This title is the Maryland Home Improvement Law.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-701 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-701
§8–701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Crime of violence” has the meaning stated in § 14-101 of the Criminal Law Article.

(c) “Participating agency” means any institution, association, or governmental unit described in § 8-705(a) of this subtitle that provides work projects for a community service program.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-503 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-503
§8–503.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Court record” has the meaning stated in § 8–502(a) of this subtitle.

(3) “Failure to pay rent proceeding” means an action initiated by a landlord under § 8–401 of this title.

(4) “Shield” has the meaning stated in § 8–502(a) of this subtitle.

(b) (1) Within 60 days after the final resolution of a failure to pay rent proceeding, the District Court shall shield all court records relating to the proceeding if the proceeding did not result in a judgment of possession.

(2) (i) On motion by a tenant, the District Court may shield all court records relating to a failure to pay rent proceeding that results in a judgment of possession if:

1. The tenant demonstrates by a preponderance of the evidence that the tenant exercised the right of redemption under § 8–401(g) of this title and at least 12 months have passed since the final resolution of the proceeding that the tenant seeks to shield; or

2. The District Court determines that there is good cause to shield the court records.

(ii) Subject to subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, the District Court shall seal the court records within 30 days after granting the tenant’s motion to shield.

(iii) If a judgment for possession is entered in a proceeding in which the tenant asserted a rent escrow defense under § 8–211 of this title, the District Court may shield only the court records related to the judgment for possession.

(c) Court records shielded under subsection (b) of this section may be opened only:

(1) On written request by the tenant; or

(2) On order of the District Court for good cause shown.

(d) A tenant may obtain a copy of an order issued under this section at any time from a clerk of the District Court, on proper identification, without a showing of need.

(e) An order to shield court records under this section may not affect any action in which an appeal is pending.
Md. Code, Health - General § 8-6A-01 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 8 / Subtitle 6A / Section 8-6A-01
§8–6A–01.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Maryland Substance Abuse Fund.

(b) (1) There is a Maryland Substance Abuse Fund.

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

(3) The Fund consists of the fee required under § 6–229 of the Criminal Procedure Article, money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund, all earnings from investment of money in the Fund, and other money accepted for the benefit of the Fund from a governmental or private source.

(4) The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately.

(5) The State Comptroller shall account for the Fund.

(6) The Fund shall be invested and reinvested in the same manner as other State funds.

(7) The Comptroller shall pay out money from the Fund as directed by the Administration or as approved in the State budget.

(8) The Fund is subject to audit by the Office of Legislative Audits under § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.

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

(i) The General Fund of the State; or

(ii) Any other special fund of the State.

(c) The Fund shall be used by the Administration for the following purposes in order of priority:

(1) Planning expenses and related costs incurred by local drug and alcohol councils established under Subtitle 10 of this title;

(2) Planning expenses and related costs incurred by any State unit designated to coordinate planning by local drug and alcohol councils and review grant requests from local governments; and

(3) Substance abuse evaluation and treatment services, including services provided through a drug treatment court.

(d) (1) Administrative expenditures under this section may be made only in accordance with the State budget.

(2) The Administration shall administer the Fund in accordance with this section and all other applicable law.

(3) Disbursements from the Fund shall supplement and may not substitute for any other funds appropriated in the State budget for substance abuse evaluation and treatment services.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 8-208 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-208
§8–208.
Status: in_force

Each jury plan shall set the method by which summonses for jury service are to be served.
Md. Code, Environment § 8-303 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-303
§8–303.
Status: in_force

If the Secretary finds, on examination of a source of radiation, that the source of radiation is constructed, operated, or maintained in a manner that violates this subtitle or a rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle, the Secretary shall:

(1) Notify the person who is causing or permitting the violation of the nature of the violation; and

(2) Order that person:

(i) By a time set by the Secretary, to stop causing or permitting the violation; and

(ii) By a time set by the Secretary, to take any action necessary so that the source of radiation is constructed, operated, and maintained in compliance with this subtitle and the rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-505 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-505
§8–505.
Status: in_force

(a) A person with intent to defraud may not make an unauthorized disposition of food donated under a program of the federal government.

(b) A person who is not authorized to receive food donated under any program of the federal government may not convert the food to the person’s own use or benefit.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 8-110 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-110
§8–110.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to an individual who:

(1) (i) was convicted as an adult for an offense committed when the individual was a minor;

(ii) was sentenced for the offense before October 1, 2021; and

(iii) has been imprisoned for at least 20 years for the offense; or

(2) (i) was convicted of an offense committed when the individual was at least 18 years old but younger than 25 years old;

(ii) was not sentenced to life without the possibility of parole;

(iii) is not a sex offender, as defined in § 11–701 of this article;

(iv) has been imprisoned for at least 20 years for the offense; and

(v) was not convicted of murder involving a victim who was a first responder, as defined in § 18–213.2 of the Health – General Article, who was killed in the line of duty.

(b) (1) An individual described in subsection (a) of this section may file a motion with the court to reduce the duration of the sentence.

(2) A court shall conduct a hearing on a motion to reduce the duration of a sentence.

(3) (i) The individual shall be present at the hearing, unless the individual waives the right to be present.

(ii) The requirement that the individual be present at the hearing is satisfied if the hearing is conducted by video conference.

(4) (i) The individual may introduce evidence in support of the motion at the hearing.

(ii) The State may introduce evidence in support of or in opposition to the motion at the hearing.

(5) (i) Notice of the hearing under this subsection shall be given to the victim or the victim’s representative as provided in §§ 11–104 and 11–503 of this article.

(ii) A victim or victim’s representative may submit a victim impact statement to the court regarding the impact of the crime and the proposed sentence reduction.

(iii) A victim may not be cross–examined when presenting a victim impact statement under this section.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, after a hearing under subsection (b) of this section, the court may reduce the duration of the sentence if the court determines that:

(1) the individual is not a danger to the public; and

(2) the interests of justice will be better served by a reduced sentence.

(d) A court shall consider the following factors when determining whether to reduce the duration of a sentence under this section:

(1) the individual’s age at the time of the offense;

(2) the nature of the offense and the history and characteristics of the individual;

(3) whether the individual has substantially complied with the rules of the institution in which the individual has been confined;

(4) whether the individual has completed an educational, vocational, or other program;

(5) whether the individual has demonstrated maturity, rehabilitation, and fitness to reenter society sufficient to justify a sentence reduction;

(6) any statement offered by a victim or a victim’s representative;

(7) any report of a physical, mental, or behavioral examination of the individual conducted by a health professional;

(8) the individual’s family and community circumstances at the time of the offense, including any history of trauma, abuse, or involvement in the child welfare system;

(9) the extent of the individual’s role in the offense and, if the individual was a minor at the time of the offense, whether and to what extent an adult was involved in the offense;

(10) the diminished culpability of a juvenile as compared to an adult, including an inability to fully appreciate risks and consequences, if applicable; and

(11) any other factor the court deems relevant.

(e) (1) The court shall issue its decision to grant or deny a motion to reduce the duration of a sentence in writing.

(2) The decision shall address the factors listed in subsection (d) of this section.

(3) (i) The court shall order an individual to stay away from and refrain from contact with a victim and victim’s family if the individual is released, unless the victim requests otherwise.

(ii) The court may impose any other conditions of release necessary to promote victim safety and peace of mind.

(f) (1) If the court denies or grants, in part, a motion to reduce the duration of a sentence under this section, the individual may not file a second motion to reduce the duration of that sentence for at least 3 years.

(2) If the court denies or grants, in part, a second motion to reduce the duration of a sentence, the individual may not file a third motion to reduce the duration of that sentence for at least 3 years.

(3) With regard to any specific sentence, an individual may not file a fourth motion to reduce the duration of the sentence.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-614 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-614
§8–614.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Knowingly” means having actual knowledge or acting with deliberate ignorance or reckless disregard for the prohibition involved.

(3) “Person” means, as defined in § 7701(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, an individual, trust, estate, partnership, association, company, or corporation.

(4) “Trade or business” includes the employer’s workforce.

(5) “Violates or attempts to violate” includes intent to evade, misrepresentation, or willful nondisclosure.

(b) If, following a transfer of experience, the Secretary determines that the transfer of trade or business occurred primarily or solely to obtain a reduced liability for contributions:

(1) the experience rating accounts of the employing units involved shall be combined into a single account and a single rate assigned to the account; and

(2) the employing units shall be subject to the penalties set forth in this section.

(c) If an employing unit knowingly violates or attempts to violate any provision of this subtitle related to determining the assignment of a contribution rate, the employing unit shall be subject to the following penalties:

(1) the employing unit shall be assigned the highest rate assignable under this subtitle for the rate year during which the violation or attempted violation occurred and the 3 rate years immediately following this rate year; or

(2) if the employing unit is already assigned the highest rate for any year, or if the amount of increase in the employing unit’s rate would be less than 2% for that year, then a penalty rate of contributions of 2% of taxable wages shall be imposed for that year.

(d) If a person, who is not an employing unit, violates, attempts to violate, or knowingly advises an employing unit in a manner that results in a violation of this subtitle, the person shall be subject to a civil money penalty of not more than $5,000.

(e) The Secretary shall establish procedures to identify the transfer or acquisition of a trade or business for purposes of this section and § 8–613 of this subtitle.

(f) An employing unit that knowingly violates or attempts to violate any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

(g) A person, who is not an employing unit, who violates, or attempts to violate, or who knowingly advises an employing unit or a prospective employing unit in a manner that results in a violation of this subtitle, is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6C-01 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6C / Section 8-6C-01
§8–6C–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “ACME” means the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or a successor organization that is an accrediting agency for nurse–midwifery and direct–entry midwifery education programs and is approved by the United States Department of Education.

(c) “AIMM” means the Association of Independent Midwives of Maryland or a successor organization that is a professional organization representing independent midwives in the State.

(d) “Board” means the State Board of Nursing.

(e) “Committee” means the Direct–Entry Midwifery Advisory Committee established under § 8–6C–11 of this subtitle.

(f) “Health care practitioner” means:

(1) An individual certified as a nurse–midwife or a nurse practitioner under this title; or

(2) A physician licensed under Title 14 of this article.

(g) (1) “Health care provider” means a health care practitioner or a hospital.

(2) “Health care provider” includes agents or employees of a health care practitioner or a hospital.

(h) “Hospital” has the meaning stated in § 19–301 of the Health – General Article.

(i) “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to practice direct–entry midwifery.

(j) (1) “Licensed direct–entry midwife” means an individual who has been granted a license under this subtitle to practice direct–entry midwifery.

(2) “Licensed direct–entry midwife” does not include a licensed nurse certified as a nurse–midwife under this title.

(k) “Low–risk pregnancy” means a pregnancy, labor, and delivery and postpartum, newborn, and interconceptional care that does not include a condition that requires a mandatory transfer under § 8–6C–03.

(l) “MEAC” means the Midwifery Education and Accreditation Council, or a successor organization that is a national accreditation agency for midwifery education approved by the United States Department of Education.

(m) “NARM” means the North American Registry of Midwives, or a successor organization that is an international certification agency that establishes and administers certification for the certified professional midwife credential.

(n) (1) “Patient” means an individual for whom a licensed direct–entry midwife performs services.

(2) “Patient” includes an individual’s newborn for the purpose of perinatal or postpartum care.

(o) “Postpartum period” means the first 6 weeks after delivery.

(p) (1) “Practice direct–entry midwifery” means:

(i) Providing maternity care that is consistent with a midwife’s training, education, and experience; and

(ii) Identifying and referring patients who require medical care to an appropriate health care provider.

(2) “Practice direct–entry midwifery” includes the activities described in § 8–6C–02 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 8-217 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-217
§8–217.
Status: in_force

A jury plan may create a program for donation of State per diems and county supplements by prospective, qualified, or sworn jurors.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-503 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-503
§8–503.
Status: in_force

(a) On receipt of notice of an untried indictment, information, warrant, or complaint against an incarcerated individual who is serving a sentence in a correctional facility in the Division of Correction or against an incarcerated individual who is confined at the Patuxent Institution, the Division of Correction shall promptly notify the managing official of the correctional facility in which the incarcerated individual is confined of the detainer lodged against the incarcerated individual and of the untried indictment, information, warrant, or complaint on which it is based.

(b) Within 15 days after receiving notice of a detainer and the untried indictment, information, warrant, or complaint on which it is based, the managing official having immediate supervision over the incarcerated individual shall inform the incarcerated individual in writing:

(1) of the source and contents of the detainer lodged against the incarcerated individual; and

(2) of the incarcerated individual’s right to make a request for final disposition of the indictment, information, warrant, or complaint on which the detainer is based.

(c) If an incarcerated individual is not informed within 1 year of a detainer lodged against the incarcerated individual and of the incarcerated individual’s right to make a request for final disposition of the indictment, information, warrant, or complaint on which the detainer is based:

(1) the untried indictment, information, warrant, or complaint shall have no further force or effect; and

(2) the court shall enter an order dismissing the untried indictment, information, warrant, or complaint without prejudice.

(d) (1) An incarcerated individual who has been notified of a detainer lodged against the incarcerated individual may request that the managing official having immediate supervision over the incarcerated individual file the incarcerated individual’s request for final disposition of the untried indictment, information, warrant, or complaint, along with the statement required under subsection (b) of this section.

(2) Within 30 days after receipt of an incarcerated individual’s request under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the managing official having custody of the incarcerated individual shall file the incarcerated individual’s request for final disposition and the statement required under subsection (b) of this section with the appropriate State’s Attorney and the appropriate court.

(3) The managing official shall file the incarcerated individual’s request for final disposition and the required statement by certified mail, return receipt requested.

(e) If the untried indictment, information, warrant, or complaint for which request for final disposition is made is not brought to trial within the time limitation established under § 8–502 of this subtitle:

(1) the untried indictment, information, warrant, or complaint has no further force or effect; and

(2) the court, on request of the incarcerated individual or the incarcerated individual’s counsel, shall enter an order dismissing the untried indictment, information, warrant, or complaint without prejudice.

(f) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the sheriff of the county in which an untried indictment, information, warrant, or complaint is pending shall transport the incarcerated individual between the incarcerated individual’s place of confinement and the county in which the untried indictment, information, warrant, or complaint is pending.

(2) On the request of the sheriff, the transportation may be furnished by the correctional facility in which the incarcerated individual is confined.
Md. Code, Education § 8-703 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-703
§8–703.
Status: in_force

(a) A student shall be eligible to participate in a program if the student is:

(1) A disadvantaged child as defined in § 8–101 of this title;

(2) An at–risk youth;

(3) A resident of the State; and

(4) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, enrolled in grade 5 or grade 6.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(4) of this section, a student enrolled in grade 7 or higher shall be eligible to participate in a program if:

(1) The student is otherwise eligible under subsection (a) of this section; and

(2) An operator files an appropriate plan under § 8–704.1 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-514 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-514
§8–514.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Clinical nurse specialist” means an individual who:

(i) 1. Is licensed by the Board to practice registered nursing; or

2. Has a multistate licensure privilege to practice registered nursing under the Nurse Licensure Compact; and

(ii) Is certified by the Board to practice as a clinical nurse specialist.

(3) (i) “Practice as a clinical nurse specialist” means to:

1. Provide direct care to patients with complex needs;

2. Act as a consultant to another health care provider as needed;

3. Conduct health–related research; and

4. Provide education and guidance for staff nurses.

(ii) “Practice as a clinical nurse specialist” includes:

1. Ordering, performing, and interpreting laboratory tests;

2. Ordering diagnostic tests and using the findings or results in the care of patients;

3. Prescribing drugs and durable medical equipment under regulations adopted by the Board;

4. Ordering home health and hospice care; and

5. Initiating, monitoring, and altering appropriate therapies or treatments.

(b) Practice as a clinical nurse specialist is governed by rules and regulations that are adopted under § 8–205 of this title and that concern additional acts in the practice of registered nursing.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-339 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-339
§8–339.
Status: in_force

At the conclusion of all proceedings, the Commission shall pay to the property owner any excess of the final award over the amount paid under § 8-335 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-508 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-508
§8–508.
Status: in_force

(a) A license issued to an individual authorizes the individual to act as a reinsurance intermediary.

(b) A license issued to a firm or association authorizes each member of the firm or association, and each employee of the firm or association who is listed on the license, to act as a reinsurance intermediary.

(c) A license issued to a corporation authorizes each officer of the corporation, and each employee or director of the corporation who is listed on the license, to act as a reinsurance intermediary.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-5A-04 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 5A / Section 8-5A-04
§8–5A–04.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to an action for possession of property under § 8–402.1 of this title against a tenant or legal occupant who is a victim of abuse.

(b) (1) A tenant is deemed to have raised a rebuttable presumption that the alleged breach of the lease does not warrant an eviction if the tenant provides to the court:

(i) A copy of a protective order issued for the benefit of the tenant or legal occupant under § 4–506 of the Family Law Article;

(ii) A copy of a peace order issued for the benefit of the tenant or legal occupant under § 3–1505 of the Courts Article for which the underlying act was an act of abuse; or

(iii) A report by a qualified third party, provided that:

1. The name and physical description of the alleged perpetrator are redacted; and

2. The alleged breach of the lease occurred within 60 days of the date the report was signed by the qualified third party.

(2) If an act of abuse is raised as a defense in an action for possession of property under § 8–402.1 of this title, the court, in its discretion, may enter a judgment in favor of a tenant who does not provide the evidence described in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Family Law § 8-209 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-209
§8–209.
Status: in_force

In a temporary or final order or decree, each provision that concerns the family home or family use personal property is subject, as the circumstances and justice may require, to:

(1) the terms and conditions that the court sets;

(2) the time limits that the court sets, subject to § 8-210 of this subtitle; and

(3) modification or dissolution by the court.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 8-103 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-103
§8–103.
Status: in_force

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Program Evaluation Act, the provisions of this subtitle relating to the Division of Savings and Loan Associations and relating to the regulation of savings and loan associations are of no effect and may not be enforced after July 1, 1992.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-605 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-605
§8–605.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding the manner in which the viatical settlement broker is compensated, a viatical settlement broker is deemed to represent only the viator and owes a fiduciary duty to the viator to act according to the viator’s instructions and in the best interest of the viator.

(b) For purposes of this subtitle, a viator may not be limited to an owner or certificate holder of a policy that insures the life of an individual who is terminally ill or chronically ill.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-415 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-415
§8–415.
Status: in_force

The owner of real property may submit a petition for review as provided by § 14-503(a) of this article.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-114 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-114
§8–114.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Budget and Management annually shall prepare for the Governor a draft of the part of the consolidated loan budget that relates to general construction projects.

(b) On or before the 20th day of each regular session of the General Assembly, the Governor shall submit to the General Assembly:

(1) the consolidated loan budget; and

(2) if necessary, 1 or more bills that authorize new State debt to fund the consolidated loan budget.

(c) The consolidated loan budget shall:

(1) contain a complete plan of the proposed projects that any accompanying bills would fund; and

(2) show, by dollar amount and percent, the allocation for:

(i) general construction projects;

(ii) school construction projects; and

(iii) other special projects.

(d) (1) Each bill that the Governor submits under this section shall comply with the requirements of Article III, §§ 34 and 52 of the Maryland Constitution.

(2) An authorization of State debt to fund any part of the consolidated loan budget shall be deemed to be a single work, object, or purpose under Article III, § 52 of the Maryland Constitution.
Md. Code, State Government § 8-506 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-506
§8–506.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Department” means a principal department established under § 8–201 of this title.

(3) “Independent unit” means a unit in the Executive Branch of State government that is not a department.

(b) On or before October 1, 2024, each department and independent unit shall:

(1) create a catalog of each type of permit, license, or certificate that it issues; and

(2) submit the catalog required under item (1) of this subsection to the Governor.

(c) A catalog created under subsection (b) of this section shall include:

(1) a description of each permit, license, or certificate;

(2) the term for which each issued permit, license, or certificate is valid;

(3) the statutory and regulatory authority that:

(i) authorizes or requires the department or independent unit to issue the permit, license, or certificate; and

(ii) establishes a timeline within which a department or independent unit must process and issue the permit, license, or certificate, if any;

(4) the method and process used by the department or independent unit to accept applications for each permit, license, or certificate, including a list of:

(i) prior significant updates to the method and process; and

(ii) the current information technology system used, and any remaining associated tasks still performed manually with the system;

(5) an estimate of the length of time to:

(i) determine if an application is complete; and

(ii) make a final determination to issue, waive, or deny the permit, license, or certificate;

(6) the application fee charged for each permit, license, or certificate and how the revenue collected from application fees is allocated;

(7) any statutory or regulatory authority that may impact an applicant’s ability to receive a permit, license, or certificate based on the criminal history of the applicant;

(8) an analysis and any recommendations by the department or independent unit on the appropriate length of time to promptly process completed applications for each permit, license, or certificate and factors impeding the timely processing of each permit, license, or certificate; and

(9) statutory or regulatory changes and resources that could expedite the processing timeline.

(d) On or before December 1, 2024, each department and independent unit shall post on its website an interim description, to the extent practicable, of the application process for each permit, license, or certificate it issues, including:

(1) any updates to the application process in the preceding 12–month period; and

(2) the time to process each application type.

(e) On or before October 1, 2025, and each year thereafter, each department and independent unit shall post on its website a completed update of the information required under subsection (d) of this section applicable to the immediately preceding 12–month period.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 8-503 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-503
§8–503.
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent necessary for a securities intermediary to satisfy all security entitlements with respect to a particular financial asset, all interests in that financial asset held by the securities intermediary are held by the securities intermediary for the entitlement holders, are not property of the securities intermediary, and are not subject to claims of creditors of the securities intermediary, except as otherwise provided in § 8-511 of this subtitle.

(b) An entitlement holder's property interest with respect to a particular financial asset under subsection (a) of this section is a pro rata property interest in all interests in that financial asset held by the securities intermediary, without regard to the time the entitlement holder acquired the security entitlement or the time the securities intermediary acquired the interest in that financial asset.

(c) An entitlement holder's property interest with respect to a particular financial asset under subsection (a) of this section may be enforced against the securities intermediary only by exercise of the entitlement holder's rights under §§ 8-505 through 8-508 of this subtitle.

(d) (1) An entitlement holder's property interest with respect to a particular financial asset under subsection (a) of this section may be enforced against a purchaser of the financial asset or interest in the financial asset only if:

(i) Insolvency proceedings have been initiated by or against the securities intermediary;

(ii) The securities intermediary does not have sufficient interests in the financial asset to satisfy the security entitlements of all of its entitlement holders to that financial asset;

(iii) The securities intermediary violated its obligations under § 8-504 of this subtitle by transferring the financial asset or interest in the financial asset to the purchaser; and

(iv) The purchaser is not protected under subsection (e) of this section.

(2) The trustee or other liquidator, acting on behalf of all entitlement holders having security entitlements with respect to a particular financial asset, may recover the financial asset, or interest in the financial asset, from the purchaser. If the trustee or other liquidator elects not to pursue that right, an entitlement holder whose security entitlement remains unsatisfied has the right to recover its interest in the financial asset from the purchaser.

(e) An action based on the entitlement holder's property interest with respect to a particular financial asset under subsection (a) of this section, whether framed in conversion, replevin, constructive trust, equitable lien, or other theory, may not be asserted against any purchaser of a financial asset or interest in a financial asset who gives value, obtains control, and does not act in collusion with the securities intermediary in violating the securities intermediary's obligations under § 8-504 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-205.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-205.1
§8–205.
Status: in_force

§8–205.1.

(a) If the Board, while reviewing an application for licensure or investigating an allegation brought against a licensee under this title, has reason to believe and objective evidence that the applicant or licensee may cause harm to individuals affected by the applicant’s or licensee’s practice of nursing or certified midwifery, the Board shall require the applicant or licensee to submit to an appropriate examination by a health care provider designated by the Board.

(b) In return for the privilege to practice nursing or certified midwifery in the State, the applicant or licensee is deemed to have:

(1) Consented to submit to an examination under this section, if requested by the Board in writing; and

(2) Waived any claim of privilege as to the testimony or examination reports of the examining health care professional.

(c) The failure or refusal of the applicant or licensee to submit to an examination required under subsection (b) of this section is prima facie evidence of the applicant’s or licensee’s inability to practice nursing or certified midwifery competently, unless the Board finds that the failure or refusal was beyond the control of the licensee.

(d) The Board shall pay the cost of any examination made under this section.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 8-106 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-106
§8–106.
Status: in_force

(a) No court in this State shall have jurisdiction over an action filed under § 8–104 of this title against any member of the Legislative Branch or the Judiciary of the State, any member of the Governor’s Executive Council, the Attorney General, the Comptroller, or the State Treasurer if the action is based on evidence or information known to the governmental entity when the action was filed.

(b) A civil action may not be brought under this title by a person who is or was a public employee or public official if the allegations of the action are based substantially on:

(1) allegations of wrongdoing or misconduct that the person had a duty or an obligation to report or investigate within the scope of the person’s public employment or office; or

(2) information or records to which the person had access as a result of the person’s public employment or office.

(c) A person may not bring an action under § 8–104 of this title that is based on allegations or transactions that are the subject of a civil action or an administrative civil money penalty proceeding in which the governmental entity is already a party.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, no court in this State shall have jurisdiction over an action filed under § 8–104 of this title that is based on the public disclosure of allegations or transactions:

(i) in a criminal, a civil, or an administrative hearing;

(ii) in a legislative or an administrative report, a hearing, an audit, or an investigation; or

(iii) from the news media.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply if the action is initiated by a person that:

(i) has direct and independent knowledge of the information on which the allegations are based; and

(ii) has voluntarily provided the information to the governmental entity before filing an action under § 8–104 of this title that is based on the information.

(3) A governmental entity, through the Attorney General, may file a civil action under § 8–103 of this title based on a public disclosure described in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(e) The governmental entity is not liable for expenses that a person incurs in bringing an action under § 8–104 of this title.

(f) A person that is or was employed by the State, a local government, or any other political subdivision of the State as an auditor, an investigator, an attorney, a financial officer, or a contracting officer may not bring an action under § 8–104 of this title that is based on allegations or transactions that the person discovered or learned of while acting in the person’s capacity as an auditor, an investigator, an attorney, a financial officer, or a contracting officer for the State, local government, or other political subdivision of the State.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-716 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-716
§8–716.
Status: in_force

The Administration may not issue a permit under this part for any outdoor sign if:

(1) The area of its advertising surface, as required to be specified in the application, exceeds 1,000 square feet;

(2) It might affect adversely the safety of public travel on any State highway by dangerously obstructing the clear view of the highway by the driver of a motor vehicle on it;

(3) It is lighted in a way that makes it dangerous to drive a motor vehicle on a State highway; or

(4) It is located, as to any intersection at grade of a State highway with another highway or with a railroad:

(i) At any point where it obstructs or interferes with the view of a train or other vehicle approaching the intersection; or

(ii) At any other point where it is dangerous to the public in any way.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-663 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-663
§8–663.
Status: in_force

The Administration shall designate Maryland Route 210 as the Piscataway Highway.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1913 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 19 / Section 8-1913
§8–1913.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Clean energy project” means a project to improve access to clean, renewable energy sources in a community disproportionately affected by climate impacts.

(c) “Climate mitigation project” means a project to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and co–pollutants and mitigate the health impacts of climate impacts in a community disproportionately affected by climate impacts.

(d) “Community disproportionately affected by climate impacts” means a community identified using the methodology recommended by the Commission on Environmental Justice and Sustainable Communities under § 1–702 of the Environment Article.

(e) “Corps Board” means the Advisory Board of the Corps Program.

(f) “Corps Program” means the Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Program established under § 8–1914 of this part.

(g) “Energy conservation project” means a project to promote energy conservation or efficiency, including a project to:

(1) Improve energy efficiency of households and public structures through energy audits, weatherization, and other on–site energy conservation measures;

(2) Implement clean energy projects in communities to enhance the use of renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions, and mitigate climate impacts;

(3) Implement community greening and urban tree canopy projects that create energy savings; and

(4) Assist schools in becoming “green schools” and reducing energy costs.

(h) “Environmental project” means a project that results in long–term preservation, protection, and conservation of the environment, in areas including environmental restoration, agricultural and forestry, infrastructure, energy conservation, and educational improvements.

(i) “Qualified organization” means:

(1) A nonprofit organization;

(2) A school;

(3) A community association;

(4) A service, youth, or civic group;

(5) An institution of higher education;

(6) A county or municipality; or

(7) A unit of State government.

(j) “Trust” means the Chesapeake Bay Trust.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 8-801 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-801
§8–801.
Status: in_force

The trustees of a real estate investment trust which does business in the State without filing its declaration of trust with the Department as required by § 8–202 of this title are each subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000, payable to the Department.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6B-01 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6B / Section 8-6B-01
§8–6B–01.
Status: reserved

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

(b) “Applicant” means, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) An individual applying for an initial license by examination or endorsement;

(2) A licensee applying for renewal of a license; or

(3) An individual applying for reinstatement of a license in accordance with § 8–6B–14 of this subtitle.

(c) “Board” means the State Board of Nursing.

(d) “Committee” means the Electrology Practice Committee.

(e) “Electrologist” means an individual who practices electrology.

(f) “Electrology instructor” means an individual who practices electrology and teaches an electrology education program.

(g) “Expired license” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license that was not renewed before the expiration date of the license as established by § 8–6B–14(a) of this subtitle.

(h) “Lapsed license” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license that was not renewed because a licensee failed to renew the license or otherwise did not meet the renewal requirements of this subtitle.

(i) “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board:

(1) To practice electrology; or

(2) To practice electrology and teach an electrology education program.

(j) “Licensed electrologist” means, unless the context requires otherwise, an electrologist who is licensed by the Board to practice electrology.

(k) “Licensed electrology instructor” means, unless the context requires otherwise, an electrologist who is licensed by the Board to practice electrology and teach an electrology education program.

(l) “Licensee” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a licensed electrologist or licensed electrology instructor who has:

(1) An active license;

(2) An inactive license;

(3) An expired license;

(4) A lapsed license;

(5) A suspended license; or

(6) a license subject to a reprimand, probation, or suspension.

(m) “Practice electrology” means to remove hair permanently through the use of electrical instruments.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-421 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-421
§8–421.
Status: reserved

(a) The Special Administrative Expense Fund shall consist of money appropriated in the State budget from:

(1) fines, interest, and other penalties collected under this title and paid from the clearing account under § 8–404(c) of this subtitle;

(2) money transferred from the Unemployment Insurance Administration Fund under § 8–422 of this subtitle;

(3) any voluntary contribution to the Special Administrative Expense Fund; and

(4) administrative fee payments deposited into the Special Administrative Expense Fund in accordance with § 8–605.1 of this title and any associated fines, penalties, and interest established by regulation.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision in this Part III of this subtitle, the Special Administrative Expense Fund may be used as a revolving account to cover costs that are proper under the law for which federal money is requested but not yet received, if the costs are charged against the federal money when received.

(2) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the Secretary:

(i) shall use the Special Administrative Expense Fund for reimbursement of interest on contributions that is collected erroneously;

(ii) shall use the Special Administrative Expense Fund to pay for costs of administration that are found to have been improperly charged against federal money credited to the Unemployment Insurance Administration Fund; and

(iii) may use the Special Administrative Expense Fund:

1. for replacement within a reasonable time of any money that the State receives under § 302 of the Social Security Act and that because of an action or contingency has been lost or has been used for purposes other than or in amounts exceeding those necessary for proper administration of this title;

2. for administrative expenses of the Division of Unemployment Insurance, and except as otherwise provided in this title, the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning, in accordance with subsection (c) of this section; and

3. to collect and administer the administrative fee established under § 8–605.1 of this title.

(c) (1) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the Secretary may use the Special Administrative Expense Fund for administrative expenses necessary to administer this title.

(2) Administrative expenses include:

(i) expenses related to the acquisition of office space required for effective administration of this title, subject to approval by the Board of Public Works;

(ii) costs for furnishing, maintenance, repair, improvement, and enhancement of office space;

(iii) the purchase, leasing, and maintenance of information technology systems, including equipment, programs, and services;

(iv) the purchase, leasing, and maintenance of telecommunications systems, services, and equipment including connectivity costs and ongoing usage costs; and

(v) other administrative costs that the Secretary determines are necessary to administer solely the provisions of this title.

(d) (1) The Special Administrative Expense Fund may not be used in a manner that would result in a loss of federal money that, in the absence of money from the Special Administrative Expense Fund, would be available to pay for administrative costs of this title.

(2) The Secretary shall implement cost allocation plans as necessary under this Part III of this subtitle to comply with all applicable State and federal law.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-417 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-417
§8–417.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the Commissioner issues a certificate of authority, the Commissioner may make any examination and require any additional information that the Commissioner considers necessary.

(b) On presentation of satisfactory evidence that the society has complied with this subtitle, the Commissioner shall issue to the society a certificate of authority that authorizes the society to transact business under this subtitle.

(c) The certificate of authority is prima facie evidence that the society existed on the date of the certificate of authority.

(d) The Commissioner shall record the certificate of authority in the office of the Commissioner.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-702 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-702
§8–702.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The General Assembly finds and declares that agriculturally related nonpoint sources of water pollution may potentially contribute to the degradation of the water resources of this State and that prevention and control efforts have been hampered because of the cost and lack of income producing potential in many agricultural practices designed to protect water quality.

(2) To assist in the implementation of agricultural practices which minimize water pollution from erosion, animal wastes, nutrients, and agricultural chemicals and to address the water pollution impacts of agriculture, a cost sharing program between the State and eligible applicants is established for the public benefit.

(b) The cost sharing program established under this subtitle shall be implemented in conjunction with the “Agricultural Water Quality Management Program for the Control of Sediment and Animal Wastes” of the State Soil Conservation Committee as well as other State and local programs to control water pollution.

(c) The Department may not prohibit or limit, through any cost–share agreement, a participant in the cost sharing program established under this subtitle from participating in and receiving compensation from greenhouse gas markets, carbon credits, or soil carbon programs, if the purpose of the compensation is to achieve additional conservation benefits that are consistent with the State’s Chesapeake Bay conservation goals.

(d) The Department may enter into partnerships, through formal contracts or memoranda of understanding, with private sector organizations with experience in carbon offset markets or programs in order to:

(1) Create statewide or regional partnerships for the purpose of minimizing the costs and maximizing the benefits of voluntary enrollment of farmland in carbon offset market programs; and

(2) Assist private landowners with the aggregation of projects to make the projects more saleable in carbon offset market programs.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 8-501.2 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-501.2
§8–501.
Status: in_force

§8–501.2.

(a) If authorized by a majority of the entire board of trustees, a real estate investment trust may restate its declaration of trust as provided in this section.

(b) Articles of restatement containing provisions required by § 2-608 of this article and such other provisions as may be permitted by that section shall be:

(1) Executed for each party to the articles in the manner required by Title 1 of this article; and

(2) Filed for record with the Department.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-310 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-310
§8–310.
Status: in_force

On petition of any plaintiff in distress and a showing of a need for protection, the court may order the removal of any goods levied on from the leased premises to a place approved by the court pending the sale of the goods. Removal of goods may be conditioned on the giving of a bond by the plaintiff in the amount and in the form the court determines.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-209 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-209
§8–209.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall keep available for public inspection during office hours a record of:

(1) all licenses issued under this title;

(2) all expirations, revocations, and suspensions of those licenses; and

(3) all contractors represented by each salesperson who holds a license under this title.

(b) The Commission shall collect a fee of $1 per page for each copy of a document in the Commission office.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-415 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-415
§8–415.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Treasurer is custodian of the Unemployment Insurance Administration Fund.

(b) (1) Subject to § 8-405(b) of this subtitle, money shall be deposited, administered, and disbursed from the Unemployment Insurance Administration Fund in the same manner as money is deposited and disbursed for other special funds in the custody of the State Treasurer.

(2) Money in the Unemployment Insurance Administration Fund shall be secured in accordance with § 6-209 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(c) Money in the Unemployment Insurance Administration Fund shall be available to the Secretary whenever it is needed for payment of expenses under this title.

(d) The Secretary may transfer money to the Special Administrative Expense Fund in accordance with § 8-422(e) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Education § 8-3A-05 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 3A / Section 8-3A-05
§8–3A–05.
Status: in_force

Each local education agency in the State shall notify the parents or guardians of each hearing–impaired child of the availability of the educational programs offered by the Maryland School for the Deaf.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-217 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-217
§8–217.
Status: in_force

A member of the Commission may not have any financial interest in any contract made for work, material, or otherwise in connection with any of the activities of the Administration.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-321 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-321
§8–321.
Status: in_force

The officer may require a plaintiff to indemnify the officer for the anticipated costs of sale either in the form of a surety bond or by a certified check payable to the order of the officer in an amount sufficient to pay all expenses of the sale.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-201 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-201
§8–201.
Status: in_force

The Department shall assess:

(1) operating property of a railroad or a public utility;

(2) business tangible personal property that is subject to property tax; and

(3) distilled spirits, as set forth in § 8-112 of this title.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-201 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-201
§8–201.
Status: in_force

There is an Advisory Council to the Children’s Cabinet.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-1303 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 13 / Section 8-1303
§8–1303.
Status: in_force

An employing unit, directly or indirectly, may not:

(1) accept, make, or require a deduction from a wage to pay a contribution that the employing unit is required to pay; or

(2) accept or require from an employee a waiver of a right to which the employee is entitled under this title.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-707.1 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-707.1
§8–707.
Status: in_force

§8–707.1.

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a leasehold tenant or an interested party may submit to the Department documentation satisfactory to the Department of the redemption of a ground lease if:

(i) The ground lease is redeemed in a private transaction between the ground lease holder and the leasehold tenant; and

(ii) The ground lease holder has failed to notify the Department of the redemption as required under § 8–706(2) of this subtitle.

(2) The documentation submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include a certified copy of the ground lease redemption deed that has been filed in the land records of the county in which the property that was subject to the ground lease is located.

(b) After accepting documentation under subsection (a) of this section, the Department shall update the online registry as required under § 8–703 of this subtitle to indicate that a ground lease has been redeemed.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6B-12 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6B / Section 8-6B-12
§8–6B–12.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to any applicant who:

(1) Meets the requirements of this subtitle; and

(2) Pays a license fee set by the Board.

(b) The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues a license designation as:

(1) Licensed electrologist; or

(2) Licensed electrology instructor.

(c) (1) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 8-303 of this title, in determining whether to grant a license, the Board shall consider:

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

(ii) The circumstances surrounding the crime;

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

(iv) Subsequent work history;

(v) Employment and character references; and

(vi) Other evidence that demonstrates that the applicant does not pose a threat to the public health or safety.

(2) The Board may not issue a license if the criminal history record information required under § 8-303 of this title has not been received.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 8-501 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-501
§8–501.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not use the title “certified interior designer” or the term “certified interior design services” unless certified by the Board.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-729 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-729
§8–729.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless excepted by § 8–728 of this subtitle, a security interest in a vessel is not valid against creditors of the owner or subsequent transferees or secured parties of the vessel unless perfected as provided under this section and §§ 8–730 through 8–732 of this subtitle.

(b) A security interest is perfected by the delivery to the Department of the existing certificate of title, if any, and an application for certificate of title on a form provided or approved by the Department containing information regarding the security interest, and upon payment of a filing fee of $15. Four dollars of this filing fee shall be treated as described in § 8–723 of this subtitle. The security interest is perfected at the time of the delivery and payment.

(c) If a vessel is already subject to a security interest when the vessel is brought into the State, the validity of the security interest in the State is to be determined by the law (including the conflict of law rules) of the jurisdiction where the vessel was when the security interest attached, subject to the following:

(1) If the parties to the transaction understood at the time the security interest attached that the vessel would be kept in the State, and the vessel was brought into the State within 30 days after the security interest attached for purposes other than transportation through the State, the validity of the security interest in the State is to be determined by the law of the State.

(2) If the security interest was perfected already under the laws of the jurisdiction where the vessel was when the security interest attached and before being brought into the State:

(i) If the name of the secured party is shown on an existing certificate of title issued by that jurisdiction, the security interest continues perfected in the State.

(ii) If the name of the secured party is not shown on an existing certificate of title issued by that jurisdiction, and if the law of that jurisdiction does not provide for certificates of title disclosing security interests, the security interest continues perfected in the State for 4 months and, after that time, if within the 4–month period the security interest is perfected in the State. This security interest may also be perfected in the State after the expiration of the 4–month period, in which case perfection dates from the time of perfection in the State.

(iii) If the security interest was not perfected under the law of the jurisdiction in which the vessel was when the security interest attached before being brought into the State, the security interest may be perfected in the State; in which case perfection dates from the time of perfection in the State.

(d) (1) Five dollars of this filing fee, which is in lieu of a recordation tax imposed under Title 12 of the Tax – Property Article, shall be deposited in a special fund which is created. These moneys shall be used for the benefit of the counties of the State, and Baltimore City, and distribution of this fund shall be made to the several counties and Baltimore City annually on the basis of the residence of the purchasers of the vessels.

(2) Money in the special fund may be used for administrative costs calculated in accordance with § 1–103(b)(2) of this article.

(e) Six dollars of every fee received under the provisions of § 8–730 of this subtitle shall be deposited in the General Fund.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 8-205 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-205
§8–205.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section, “telephone solicitation” means an organized activity, program, or campaign to communicate by telephone with residents of Maryland in order to:

(i) sell, lease, or rent goods or services;

(ii) attempt to sell, lease, or rent goods or services;

(iii) offer or attempt to offer a gift or prize;

(iv) conduct or attempt to conduct a poll; or

(v) request or attempt to request survey information, if the results of the survey will be used directly to solicit persons to purchase, lease, or rent goods or services.

(2) “Telephone solicitation” includes the act of managing, directing, or supervising an individual engaged in telephone solicitation under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(b) This section does not apply to a unit of federal, State, or local government.

(c) If the telephone service or equipment of a person engaged in telephone solicitation allows that person to choose to restrict or display the transmission of the person’s telephone number to the recipient of a telephone solicitation, the person may not:

(1) intentionally use any device or method to block the transmission of the person’s telephone number to a recipient; or

(2) take any other action to prevent or control the transmission of the person’s telephone number to a recipient.

(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

(1) for a first offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000; and

(2) for each subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $5,000.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-1505 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 15 / Section 8-1505
§8–1505.
Status: in_force

A former servicemember who otherwise is eligible for additional benefits may not be denied benefits under § 8-1504 of this subtitle or § 8-1005 of this title because the former servicemember is in training with the approval of the Secretary.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-717 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-717
§8–717.
Status: in_force

(a) Each permit issued under this part expires on the April 30 after its issuance.

(b) (1) A permit issued under this part may be renewed annually on application and payment of the required fee.

(2) If the renewal fee for a permit is not paid by July 1 of a permit year, the Administration may charge a $5 late fee for the permit.

(3) If the renewal fee for a permit is not paid by October 1 of a permit year, the Administration may remove the outdoor sign for which the fee is not paid, as provided in Part VI of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-803.1 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-803.1
§8–803.
Status: in_force

§8–803.1.

For purposes of determining the weekly benefit amount in any benefit year under § 8–803 of this subtitle, wages paid by a private, for–profit employing unit for employment performed by an individual while an incarcerated individual of a custodial or penal institution shall be included as wages if the individual continues to be employed by the private, for–profit employing unit after being permanently released by the custodial or penal institution, including released by parole.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-627 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-627
§8–627.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Defense-related activity” means:

(i) The preparation of the United States or a state for defense or war; or

(ii) The prosecution of war by the United States or a country with which the United States maintains friendly relations.

(3) “Highway authority” means a governing body or individual with the authority under law to restrict or close a highway to the public.

(4) “Political subdivision” means a county, municipal corporation, special taxing district, or public corporation of the State.

(5) “Public utility” includes a pipeline, gas, electric, heat, water, oil, sewer, communication, radio, transportation, railroad, airplane, or other system owned or operated for public use.

(b) This section applies to property owned by a person, the State, or a political subdivision:

(1) Engaged in, or preparing to engage in, the manufacture, transportation, or storage of a product to be used in a defense-related activity;

(2) Engaged in, or preparing to engage in, the manufacture, transportation, distribution, or storage of gas, oil, coal, electricity, or water; or

(3) Operating a public utility.

(c) An owner of property described in subsection (b) of this section, who believes that the property will be endangered if public use and travel is not restricted or prohibited on a highway abutting the property, may petition the highway authority of the State or a political subdivision, as appropriate, to close or restrict public use of and travel on the highway.

(d) On receiving the petition, the highway authority shall:

(1) Set a hearing date; and

(2) Provide notice of the hearing at least 7 days before the hearing by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the political subdivision where the property is located.

(e) (1) After the hearing, the highway authority may by order close or reasonably restrict the use of a public highway if the highway authority determines that the public safety and the safety of the property require the closure or restriction.

(2) The highway authority shall conspicuously post a notice in letters at least 3 inches high at each end of a highway that the highway authority closes or restricts.

(f) The highway authority may issue a written permit to persons to travel on a closed or restricted highway under conditions that the highway authority establishes.

(g) The highway authority may revoke or modify an order issued under this section.

(h) A person who violates an order issued under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-302 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-302
§8–302.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration may acquire for this State, by condemnation under Title 12 of the Real Property Article or by lease, agreement, gift, grant, purchase, or otherwise, any private property for any public purpose that it considers necessary or desirable to perform the duties imposed by this title or for any other purpose authorized under this title.

(b) On behalf of and at the request of the Administration, the State Roads Commission may exercise the authority vested in it by Article III, § 40B of the Maryland Constitution and acquire for this State, by condemnation under Part III or Part IV of this subtitle, any private property for any highway purpose.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-1006 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 10 / Section 8-1006
§8–1006.
Status: in_force

Funds for Vision Zero shall be as provided by the Governor in the State budget.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-202 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-202
§8–202.
Status: in_force

(a) The Committee annually shall elect in July a chairman and vice-chairman from among its members. A majority of the Committee constitutes a quorum, and the concurrence of a majority in any matter is required for its determination.

(b) The chairman and members of the Committee receive no compensation for their services on the Committee, but are entitled to expenses, including traveling expenses, necessarily incurred in the discharge of their duties on the Committee. The Committee shall be subject to an annual audit of the accounts of receipts and disbursements by the Legislative Auditor.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-213 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-213
§8–213.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Employment is not covered employment if performed:

(i) for an employer that is determined to be subject to the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act by a unit authorized by federal law to make that determination; or

(ii) as an employee representative who is determined to be subject to the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act by the unit.

(2) If the Railroad Retirement Board determines that a person is engaged principally in a business other than the carrier business, the exclusion from insurance under paragraph (1) of this subsection applies only to employment for the identifiable and separable enterprise of the person that the Secretary determines to be considered the employer.

(b) Employment is not covered employment if performed for an employer that is determined by a unit of the federal government authorized to make the determination to be subject to any other unemployment insurance system established by federal law.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-220 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-220
§8–220.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Mold” has the meaning stated in § 6–1702 of the Environment Article.

(3) “Mold assessment” means:

(i) An inspection, an investigation, or a survey of a dwelling or other structure to provide information to the owner regarding the presence, identification, or evaluation of mold;

(ii) The development of a mold management plan; or

(iii) The collection or analysis of a mold sample.

(4) “Mold remediation” has the meaning stated in § 6–1702 of the Environment Article.

(b) A landlord shall:

(1) Provide the pamphlet developed or used under § 6–1702 of the Environment Article to each tenant in a rental unit on the landlord’s property:

(i) At the time the lease or rental agreement is signed; and

(ii) On request by a tenant of the rental unit; and

(2) Request that a tenant sign a statement acknowledging receipt of the pamphlet.

(c) (1) A landlord shall perform a mold assessment within 15 days after receipt of a written notice regarding the detection of mold from:

(i) The applicable local agency enforcing housing and livability codes; or

(ii) A tenant or building occupant.

(2) If the assessment in paragraph (1) of this subsection detects mold, a landlord shall:

(i) Perform mold remediation within 45 days after the assessment is completed; or

(ii) If performing mold remediation within the time frame specified in item (i) of this paragraph is not feasible, within a reasonable time after the assessment is completed.

(3) A landlord shall ensure that the mold assessment and mold remediation under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection follows the recommended industry guidelines and best practices and State and local laws and regulations.

(d) A landlord shall:

(1) Communicate with occupants during a mold assessment and mold remediation under subsection (c) of this section to provide updates and relevant information;

(2) Ensure proper ventilation in the property;

(3) Ensure low indoor relative humidity in the property; and

(4) Maintain the property in accordance with all applicable federal, State, and local residential housing and building codes, standards, regulations, rules, and requirements pertaining to minimum livability under § 12–203 of the Public Safety Article.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, nothing in this section may be construed to require a local government or local health department to conduct a mold assessment or mold remediation.

(2) If a local government owns or manages a residential property, the local government or local housing authority shall comply with this section with respect to the residential property.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-442 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-442
§8–442.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) All assets of a society shall be held, invested, and disbursed for the use and benefit of the society.

(2) A society member or beneficiary of a member does not have and may not acquire individual rights in the assets of the society and is not entitled to any apportionment or the surrender of any part of the assets except as provided in the insurance contract.

(b) A society may create, maintain, invest, disburse, and apply special funds as necessary to carry out any purpose allowed by the laws of the society.

(c) (1) This subsection applies only to a society with admitted assets that are less than the sum of its accrued liabilities and reserves under all of its certificates when valued according to standards required for certificates issued after December 31, 1963.

(2) A society described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall state distinctly, in each law of the society regarding payments by members, the purpose of the payments and the proportion of the payments that may be used for expenses.

(3) A society described in paragraph (1) of this subsection may not use any money collected for mortuary or disability purposes, or its net earnings, for expenses.

(d) (1) A society, pursuant to resolution of its supreme governing body, may establish and operate one or more separate accounts and issue contracts on a variable basis, subject to the provisions of law regulating life insurers establishing such accounts and issuing such contracts.

(2) To the extent the society considers it necessary in order to comply with any applicable federal or State laws, or any rules issued under applicable federal or State laws, the society:

(i) may adopt special procedures for the conduct of the business and affairs of a separate account;

(ii) for persons having beneficial interests in an account, may provide special voting and other rights, including special rights and procedures relating to investment policy, investment advisory services, selection of certified public accountants, and selection of a committee to manage the business and affairs of the account; and

(iii) may issue contracts on a variable basis to which §§ 8-432(c) and 8-446 of this subtitle shall not apply.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1006 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 10 / Section 8-1006
§8–1006.
Status: in_force

(a) On receipt of certification from the Department that a shore erosion control project has been satisfactorily completed, the Board of Public Works shall fix and levy a benefit charge on the benefited property. The benefit charge shall be:

(1) Payable in annual installments over a period of 25 years, or any shorter period as directed by the Board; and

(2) Calculated so as to return to the State the net project construction cost resulting from the shore erosion control project.

(b) Annual installments shall be due beginning on the first day of July following levy of the benefit charge by the Board of Public Works, and each July 1 after that date until the benefit charge is paid totally. If not paid within 90 days of its due date, an installment shall be in default and shall bear interest at the rate of 2% a month from the time of default. The Department shall be responsible for collection of annual installments.

(c) A benefit charge assessed under this subtitle shall be a lien on the real property against which the benefit charge is assessed, and shall be subject to collection in the manner specified for foreclosure of mortgages. Any annual installments in default shall be a first lien on the benefited property, subject only to prior State, county, or municipal real property taxes. The outstanding balance of a benefit charge shall be afforded normal lien priority, except that the Department may agree in writing to grant precedence to a subsequent mortgage or deed of trust if necessary for refinancing, transfer, or improvement of a benefited property.

(d) Annual installments shall be a personal obligation of the owner of a benefited property at the time the installments become due. Sale of a benefited property may not extinguish a lien under this subtitle, and the purchaser in all instances shall take the property subject to any outstanding balance of the total benefit charge still unpaid at the conclusion of the sale, and shall be required to meet the same annual installments as previously were being assessed. Any notice of sale clearly shall identify this potential liability, provided that failure to so notify may not affect the obligation if the notice of lien required under § 8-1005(d)(4) of this subtitle is filed properly.
Md. Code, Environment § 8-403 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-403
§8–403.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary may adopt a rule or regulation certifying that a demonstrated technology or means for the permanent disposal of low-level nuclear waste:

(1) Has been developed;

(2) Will be in operation and will provide adequate capacity at the time that the activity licensed under this title requires the availability of disposal capacity for low-level nuclear waste; and

(3) Has been approved by:

(i) The appropriate federal agency;

(ii) An authorized agency of a state that is a party to a compact or agreement with this State;

(iii) A regional compact or executive agreement among states to which this State is a party member; or

(iv) The Department.

(b) On petition by any person, the Secretary shall schedule and conduct public hearings and make specific findings as to the conditions described in this section.

(c) (1) The Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review Committee of the General Assembly shall review at a public hearing each rule or regulation proposed for adoption under subsection (a) of this section.

(2) The Committee promptly shall notify the General Assembly of the text of the proposed rule or regulation and of the date of the Committee’s hearing on the proposed rule or regulation.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-319 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-319
§8–319.
Status: in_force

Property may be acquired under this part for a State highway only if the highway has:

(1) Each of its termini within an area in this State that the Administration recognizes as a principal traffic generating center;

(2) Each of its termini at or near a public highway in this State;

(3) One terminus within an area in this State that the Administration recognizes as a principal traffic generating center and the other terminus at or near a public highway in this State; or

(4) One terminus within an area in this State that the Administration recognizes as a principal traffic generating center or at or near a public highway in this State and the other terminus at the boundary of another state connecting with a highway recognized by the Administration as a principal traffic distribution, collection, or dispersal artery.
Md. Code, Land Use § 8-401 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-401
§8–401.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each local jurisdiction in which a district is designated may enact local laws requiring that:

(i) utility companies relocate existing overhead lines and facilities underground within the defined part of the district or the entire district; and

(ii) if necessary, private owners who receive service from the relocated lines and facilities place any connection underground.

(2) A local law enacted under this section shall:

(i) require that the estimated cost to property owners for work performed on private property be determined and made available to affected property owners;

(ii) provide financing for these costs to private owners, including financing for any charges for the amortization of bonds issued to initially cover private costs; and

(iii) include any other provisions reasonably related to placing overhead lines and facilities underground and administering underground relocation projects.

(b) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Public Service Commission shall:

(i) determine the amount of the monthly surcharge required to support the net capital costs of an underground relocation and determine which customers of the applicable utility are subject to the surcharge;

(ii) include the related net capital costs in the rate base; or

(iii) adopt any other method to appropriately apportion the costs.

(2) A utility may not be required to pay more than one–half of the net capital costs of an underground relocation.

(c) A local jurisdiction may appropriate money for underground relocation projects from any federal, State, and local funds the local jurisdiction receives for that purpose.

(d) (1) In implementing subsection (a)(2)(ii) of this section, the local jurisdiction may enter into an agreement with individual property owners under which the local jurisdiction agrees to advance funds to cover the property owners’ costs for the relocation of the overhead lines and facilities.

(2) (i) The local jurisdiction may appropriate money, impose taxes, or borrow money to pay and advance the costs of an underground relocation.

(ii) In order to recapture expended costs, the local jurisdiction may:

1. impose a benefit assessment against property in the district on behalf of which the utility is relocated underground; and

2. provide for the collection of the assessment.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-812 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-812
§8–812.
Status: in_force

(a) If a junkyard, automotive dismantler and recycler facility, or scrap metal processing facility is in violation of any provision of this subtitle, the Administration may apply for an injunction to a court of equity in the county where the junkyard or facility is located.

(b) (1) Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle or of any rule or regulation adopted under it is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.

(2) If the Administration gives written notice to a person that he is in violation of any provision of this subtitle or of a rule or regulation adopted under it, each day that the violation continues after the thirtieth day after the notice is received constitutes a separate offense.
Md. Code, Election Law § 8-501 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-501
§8–501.
Status: in_force

(a) Delegates and alternate delegates to the national presidential nominating convention of a political party shall be selected as provided in the national party rules of the party.

(b) The State central committee of each political party shall certify to the State Board, not later than October 1 in the year preceding the election:

(1) the number of delegates and alternate delegates to be selected in the State and the mode or modes of selection; and

(2) in the case of a principal political party:

(i) if delegates are to be elected by district, the number of delegates to be elected from each district;

(ii) provisions for placing on the ballot the name of a presidential candidate, or the word “uncommitted”, adjacent to the name of each candidate for delegate;

(iii) provisions for how, if a candidate for delegate withdraws in accordance with § 5–502 of this article and the withdrawing candidate’s name would have appeared on the ballot adjacent to the name of a presidential candidate, that presidential candidate will designate a replacement candidate for delegate no later than 5 days after the deadline established in § 5–502 of this article; and

(iv) any other provisions of the national party rules of the party that relate to the election of delegates or alternate delegates at the primary election.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-211 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-211
§8–211.
Status: in_force

Domestic employment in a private home, local college club, or local chapter of a college fraternity or sorority is not covered employment unless during any calendar quarter of the current or preceding calendar year, the employer pays cash wages of at least $1,000 to individuals performing the employment.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-510 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-510
§8–510.
Status: in_force

A person who has applied for or received a benefit or payment under a State health plan for the use of another individual may not knowingly and willfully convert all or any part of a State health plan benefit or payment to a use that is not for the authorized beneficiary.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-202 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-202
§8–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission consists of 9 members, appointed by the Governor with the advice of the Secretary.

(2) Of the 9 members of the Commission:

(i) 3 shall have experience in some phase of the business of home improvement;

(ii) at least 1 shall have experience in the business of banking or finance;

(iii) 4 shall be consumer members; and

(iv) 1 shall have experience in some phase of the business of home improvement or shall be a consumer member.

(b) Each member of the Commission shall have been a citizen and resident of the State for at least 5 years before appointment.

(c) Each consumer member of the Commission:

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

(2) may not be a licensee or otherwise be subject to regulation by the Commission;

(3) may not be required to meet the qualifications for the professional members of the Commission; and

(4) may not, within 1 year before appointment, have had a financial interest in or have received compensation from a person regulated by the Commission.

(d) While a member of the Commission, a consumer member may not:

(1) have a financial interest in or receive compensation from a person regulated by the Commission; or

(2) grade any examination given by or for the Commission.

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

(f) (1) The term of a member is 4 years and begins on July 1.

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms in effect for members of the Commission on October 1, 1992.

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

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

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

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection and subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, the Governor shall remove a member if the member did not attend at least two–thirds of the Commission meetings held during the prior year while the member was serving on the Commission.

(3) The Governor may allow a member to continue serving if the member has been unable to attend meetings for reasons satisfactory to the Governor and the reasons are made public.

(4) In accordance with § 8–501 of the State Government Article, the chairman shall provide notice to the Governor and the Governor shall appoint a successor.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-407 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-407
§8–407.
Status: in_force

A local care team shall:

(1) be a forum for:

(i) families of children with intensive needs to receive assistance with the identification of individual needs and potential resources to meet identified needs; and

(ii) interagency discussions and problem solving for individual child and family needs and systemic needs;

(2) refer children and families to:

(i) care management entities when appropriate; and

(ii) available local and community resources;

(3) provide training and technical assistance to local agency and community partners;

(4) identify and share resource development needs and communicate with the care management entity, local core service agencies, or local behavioral health authority, provider networks, local management boards, and other local care teams in surrounding jurisdictions; and

(5) discuss a request for a voluntary placement agreement for a child with a developmental disability or a mental illness under § 5–525 of the Family Law Article.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-743 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-743
§8–743.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration may acquire, by purchase, gift, or condemnation, and remove any outdoor sign that, on July 1, 1975, lawfully existed along or near any expressway and that does not comply with this part.

(b) (1) The Administration may pay compensation under this section only for:

(i) The taking from the owner of the outdoor sign of all interest in the sign; and

(ii) The taking from the owner of the land on which the outdoor sign is located of the right to erect and maintain outdoor signs at that location.

(2) The Administration is not required to spend any funds under the federal Highway Beautification Act of 1965 and the Federal-Aid Highway Amendment of 1974, until appropriate matching federal funds are available to this State under these acts.

(c) Compensation may not be paid for any outdoor sign erected after July 1, 1975, in violation of this part.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-303 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-303
§8–303.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Government identification document” means one of the following documents issued by the United States government or any state or local government:

(i) a passport;

(ii) an immigration visa;

(iii) an alien registration card;

(iv) an employment authorization card;

(v) a birth certificate;

(vi) a Social Security card;

(vii) a uniformed services identification;

(viii) an adoption decree;

(ix) a marriage license;

(x) a driver’s license; or

(xi) a photo identification card.

(3) “Uniformed services” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(b) A person may not, with fraudulent intent:

(1) possess a fictitious or fraudulently altered government identification document;

(2) display, cause, or allow to be displayed a fictitious or fraudulently altered government identification document;

(3) lend a government identification document to another or knowingly allow the use of the person’s government identification document by another; or

(4) display or represent as the person’s own a government identification document not issued to the person.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-613.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-613.1
§8–613.
Status: in_force

§8–613.1.

By January 15 of each year, the Administration shall submit to the General Assembly, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, and to the governing body of each affected county and municipality a written report setting forth the following for each primary and secondary highway project:

(1) The status of all incomplete projects for which funds have been appropriated or expended for fiscal years completed before the report;

(2) A statement of the funds budgeted or expended on each incomplete project in the fiscal year preceding the report;

(3) A statement of the funds expended or expected to be expended in the then current fiscal year on each incomplete project;

(4) A list of all projects that were completed in the fiscal year preceding the report; and

(5) A statement of the total funds budgeted and expended on each project completed in the fiscal year preceding the report.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-1003 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 10 / Section 8-1003
§8–1003.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual who otherwise is eligible to receive benefits is disqualified from receiving benefits if the Secretary finds that unemployment results from discharge or suspension as a disciplinary measure for behavior that the Secretary finds is misconduct in connection with employment but that is not:

(1) aggravated misconduct, under § 8–1002.1 of this subtitle; or

(2) gross misconduct under § 8–1002 of this subtitle.

(b) A disqualification under this section shall:

(1) begin with the first week for which unemployment is caused by discharge or suspension for misconduct; and

(2) continue for a total of at least 10 but not more than 15 weeks, as determined by the Secretary, based on the seriousness of the misconduct.
Md. Code, Family Law § 8-101 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-101
§8–101.
Status: in_force

(a) A husband and wife may make a valid and enforceable deed or agreement that relates to alimony, support, property rights, or personal rights.

(b) A husband and wife may make a valid and enforceable settlement of alimony, support, property rights, or personal rights.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-616 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-616
§8–616.
Status: in_force

(a) A nonprofit organization or a governmental entity that has been determined to be an employing unit may make an election in accordance with this Part III.

(b) (1) Under an election, a nonprofit organization shall reimburse the Unemployment Insurance Fund for all regular and work sharing benefits and 50% of extended benefits that are:

(i) attributable to covered employment for the nonprofit organization; and

(ii) paid to individuals for any week of unemployment that begins during the effective period of the election.

(2) If a claimant employed by a reimbursing nonprofit organization on a continuous part–time basis continues to be employed by the nonprofit organization while separated from other employment and is eligible for benefits because of that separation, the nonprofit organization may not be required to reimburse the Unemployment Insurance Fund for the benefits paid to the claimant because of that separation.

(c) Under an election, a governmental entity shall reimburse the Unemployment Insurance Fund for all regular, work sharing, and extended benefits that are:

(1) attributable to covered employment for the governmental entity; and

(2) paid to individuals for any week of unemployment that begins during the effective period of the election.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 8-425 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-425
§8–425.
Status: in_force

In this Part V of this subtitle, “per diem” means the amount to be paid for all of the time from midnight through a 24-hour period for which a circuit court requires a prospective, qualified, or sworn juror to be in attendance at or in proximity to the circuit court.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-207 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-207
§8–207.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall meet in the State at the times determined by:

(1) a majority of the authorized membership of the Commission;

(2) the chairperson of the Commission; or

(3) the Secretary.

(b) A majority of the authorized membership of the Commission is a quorum.

(c) A member of the Commission:

(1) may not receive compensation for service on the Commission; but

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(d) The Commission shall:

(1) maintain minutes of its meetings and any other records that it considers necessary; and

(2) provide information, on request, regarding the budget, activities, and programs of the Commission.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-619 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-619
§8–619.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) By written order, the Administration may lay out, establish, and construct any State highway as a parkway or a freeway.

(2) If a written order of the Administration states that a proposed highway is to be constructed as a parkway or a freeway, the order is conclusive evidence that, when the highway is constructed, it is a parkway or a freeway, as the case may be, with all the characteristics and incidents specified in this subtitle.

(b) If property is acquired for a freeway, the Administration shall inform each property owner of the use and restrictions that are or may be imposed on the property under this subtitle.

(c) (1) If a highway is constructed as a parkway or a freeway, no person, including an owner of property abutting the highway, has the right of access to or from the abutting land to or from the highway.

(2) At the time of construction, in the case of a parkway, or at any time, in the case of a freeway, the Administration, in its discretion, may designate points at which access to a parkway or freeway will be permitted and may specify from time to time terms and conditions of that access.
Md. Code, Election Law § 8-805 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-805
§8–805.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If, after the primary election but before the general election, a nominee dies, declines the nomination, or becomes disqualified before the ballots are printed or at a time when the ballots can be reprinted, the name of the nominee may not appear on the ballot.

(2) If the number of remaining nominees is less than the number of offices to be filled, a new nominee shall be appointed in the same manner as provided in the Education Article for filling a vacancy on the board of education.

(b) If a nominee dies, declines the nomination, or is disqualified after the ballots are printed and too late for the ballot to be reprinted, and if that nominee receives sufficient votes to have been elected, the office shall be deemed vacant and shall be filled as if the vacancy had occurred during the term of office.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-1206 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 12 / Section 8-1206
§8–1206.
Status: in_force

(a) An affected employee is eligible under § 8–1207 of this subtitle to receive work sharing benefits for each week in which the Secretary determines that the affected employee:

(1) is able to work; and

(2) is available for the employee’s normal weekly work hours for the work sharing employer.

(b) For purposes of subsection (a) of this section, an affected employee is able and available to work for the work sharing employer for all hours in which the employee participates in training, including employer–sponsored training or worker training funded under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, to enhance job skills if the program has been approved by the Secretary and the training has been authorized by the employer.

(c) (1) An affected employee who otherwise is eligible may not be denied work sharing benefits for failure to actively seek work under § 8–903(a)(1)(iii) of this title from a person other than the work sharing employer.

(2) An affected employee may not be disqualified under § 8–1005 of this title for refusal to apply for or accept suitable work from a person other than the work sharing employer.

(d) An affected employee who is otherwise eligible for benefits:

(1) is considered to be unemployed for the purpose of the work sharing unemployment insurance program; and

(2) is not subject to the requirement under § 8–801 of this title that an individual be unemployed.

(e) Unless the result would be inconsistent with this subtitle, the provisions of this title that apply to a claim for and payment of other benefits apply to a claim for and payment of work sharing benefits.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-205.2 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-205.2
§8–205.
Status: in_force

§8–205.2.

(a) In this section, “utility service provider” has the same meaning stated in § 8–205.1 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) This section applies only to a landlord of a building that contains five or fewer residential dwelling units.

(2) This section does not apply to a landlord that requires a tenant, under an oral or written lease, to pay water, sewer, gas, or electric bills directly to the utility service provider.

(c) A landlord that requires a tenant to make payments for water, sewer, gas, or electric utility services to the landlord shall:

(1) Use a written lease that provides notice that the tenant is responsible for making payments for water, sewer, gas, or electric utility services to the landlord; and

(2) Provide a copy of the water, sewer, gas, or electric utility bill to the tenant.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-414 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-414
§8–414.
Status: reserved

(a) The Unemployment Insurance Administration Fund shall consist of:

(1) money received from a unit of the federal government or of another state to pay for a facility or service provided to the unit;

(2) money received under an insurance policy or surety bond or from any other source for loss that the Unemployment Insurance Administration Fund sustains or for damage to equipment or supplies bought with money from the Fund;

(3) money transferred from the Special Administrative Expense Fund under § 8-422(d) of this subtitle;

(4) proceeds from the disposal of surplus equipment or supplies that were bought with money from the Fund; and

(5) money received under the Wagner-Peyser Act for use in accordance with that Act and money for administration of this title that:

(i) is appropriated by the General Assembly;

(ii) subject to § 8-405 of this subtitle, is received from a unit of the federal government; or

(iii) is received from any other source.

(b) (1) Subject to § 8–405 of this subtitle and paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary shall use the Unemployment Insurance Administration Fund to pay the administrative costs of this title including the costs of:

(i) office space in accordance with § 8–421(c) of this subtitle; and

(ii) the premium of any surety bond or insurance policy of the State Treasurer under § 5–102.1 of the State Government Article for the Unemployment Insurance Administration Fund.

(2) Money in the Unemployment Insurance Administration Fund received from a unit of the federal government or appropriated by the General Assembly to carry out this title may be used only for the purposes and in the amounts that the United States Secretary of Labor finds necessary to administer this title efficiently and properly.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 8-501 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-501
§8–501.
Status: in_force

(a) An employer may not deprive an individual of employment or coerce, intimidate, or threaten to discharge an individual because the individual:

(1) Loses employment time in responding to a summons under this title or attending, or being in proximity to, a circuit court for jury service under this title; or

(2) Exercises a right to refrain from work under subsection (b) of this section.

(b) An employer may not require an individual who is summoned and appears for jury service for 4 or more hours, including traveling time, to work an employment shift that begins:

(1) On or after 5 p.m. on the day of the individual’s appearance for jury service; or

(2) Before 3 a.m. on the day following the individual’s appearance for jury service.

(c) A person who violates any provision of this section is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-801 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-801
§8–801.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “licensing agency”:

(1) means the agency designated by the Office as responsible for licensing a residential child care program; and

(2) includes the Maryland Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Juvenile Services.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6B-03 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6B / Section 8-6B-03
§8–6B–03.
Status: in_force

The Board shall adopt regulations for the licensure of electrologists and for the practice of electrology.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-610.1 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-610.1
§8–610.
Status: in_force

§8–610.1.

(a) An insurer shall respond to a request for verification of coverage submitted by a viatical settlement provider or a viatical settlement broker under this subtitle, including verification of whether the insurer intends, at the time of the request, to pursue an investigation regarding possible fraud affecting the validity of a policy, within 30 days after the request is received, if the following documents are submitted with the request:

(1) an authorization signed by the viator; and

(2) a “Verification of Coverage for Life Insurance Policies” form adopted by the Commissioner under subsection (d) of this section that has been completed by the viatical settlement provider or viatical settlement broker.

(b) An insurer may not charge a fee for responding to a request for verification of coverage submitted by a viatical settlement provider or a viatical settlement broker that exceeds $50.

(c) (1) An insurer may send an acknowledgment of receipt of a request for verification of coverage to the viator and, if the viator is other than the insured, to the insured.

(2) The acknowledgment may contain a general description of any accelerated death benefit that is available under the policy.

(d) The Commissioner shall adopt by regulation a “Verification of Coverage for Life Insurance Policies” form.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 8-402 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-402
§8–402.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not:

(1) limit the authority of the Commission to take disciplinary action against a licensee under Subtitle 3 of this title;

(2) limit the availability of other remedies to a claimant; or

(3) require a claimant to exhaust administrative remedies before the Commission before bringing an action in court.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-105 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-105
§8–105.
Status: in_force

If the effect of any provision of a lease is to indemnify the landlord, hold the landlord harmless, or preclude or exonerate the landlord from any liability to the tenant, or to any other person, for any injury, loss, damage, or liability arising from any omission, fault, negligence, or other misconduct of the landlord on or about the leased premises or any elevators, stairways, hallways, or other appurtenances used in connection with them, and not within the exclusive control of the tenant, the provision is considered to be against public policy and void. An insurer may not claim a right of subrogation by reason of the invalidity of the provision.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-725.6 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-725.6
§8–725.
Status: in_force

§8–725.6.

(a) A person may not operate a vessel on Seneca Creek in Montgomery County at a speed in excess of 6 knots.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine of not less than $25 and not exceeding $200 or both.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-635 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-635
§8–635.
Status: in_force

At the request of any proper county agency, the Administration shall provide to the county engineering advice and information on the county’s road program, including its farm-to-market road program. The Administration may not charge the cost of this advice or information either to the county, to the county’s share of highway user revenues, or to other funds allocated to the county.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-311 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-311
§8–311.
Status: in_force

(a) Within seven days after the levy, any person who is not a tenant and whose goods are levied on under distress may file a petition with the court where the action of distress is pending for an order to exclude from levy the goods of the person not a tenant. The petition shall set forth the facts as to the ownership of the goods and shall be verified by the petitioner.

(b) A copy of the petition shall be served on the plaintiff and defendant. If service cannot be made on either, the petitioner shall certify this fact to the court in writing, stating the reason for it.

(c) After a hearing held on not more than ten days’ notice, and on submission of proof satisfactory to the court that the goods are not the property of the tenant, the court shall issue an order excluding the goods from levy. This order authorizes the owner to remove the owner’s goods from the leased premises at the owner’s expense free of any claim of the landlord.

(d) The order shall provide that the claimant shall remove the claimant’s goods at the claimant’s expense from the leased premises within a time to be fixed by the court. If the claimant fails to remove the claimant’s goods within the fixed time, then the goods claimed by the claimant no longer shall be excluded from distress and shall be subject to the landlord’s claim for distress as though no petition for exclusion had been filed.

(e) If no petition to determine ownership of goods is filed by any third person within seven days after the date of a levy under distress, all goods on the leased premises and included in the inventory conclusively are presumed to be the goods of the tenant and may be disposed of according to the applicable provisions of this subtitle without any liability to the owner for the disposal.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 8-102 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-102
§8–102.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the value of real property shall be its value on the date of finality.

(b) The value of the land described in §§ 8-209 through 8-217 and 8-220 through 8-225 of this title shall be its use value on the date of finality as described in those sections.
Md. Code, Insurance § 8-443 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-443
§8–443.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of compliance with standards set out in this article regarding required reserves and required surplus, a society shall invest its funds only in investments that are authorized by, and subject to the limitations of, the laws of the State for the investment of assets of life insurers under Title 5 of this article.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-901 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 9 / Section 8-901
§8–901.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Certified jurisdiction” means a local government that has been certified by the Department in accordance with § 8–905 of this subtitle.

(c) “Complete streets” means streets that provide accommodations for users of multiple modes of transportation.

(d) “Complete streets design features” has the meaning stated in § 2–112 of this article.

(e) “Complete streets policy” means a law, a bylaw, an ordinance, or an administrative policy adopted by a local government in accordance with § 8–905 of this subtitle.

(f) “Eligible project” means a local government or State highway, street, or road retrofit project that includes the addition of or significant repair to facilities that provide access for users of multiple modes of transportation.

(g) “Green stormwater infrastructure” means infrastructure implemented using best management practices that reduce the volume of stormwater runoff through infiltration, evapotranspiration, the beneficial reuse of water, or any other effective method.

(h) “Local government” means a county or municipality in the State.

(i) “Program” means the Complete Streets Program established under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Education § 8-302 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-302
§8–302.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a child whose physical condition makes the child’s instruction under this section inexpedient or impracticable.

(b) Each blind child shall attend a school or classes for the blind during the school year unless the child otherwise is receiving regular, thorough instruction during the school year in studies usually taught in the public schools to children of the same age.

(c) A superintendent or principal of a school for the blind or an individual authorized by a superintendent or principal may excuse a blind child for a necessary absence.

(d) Each person who has a blind child under the person’s control shall see that the child attends school or receives instruction as required by this section.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-710 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-710
§8–710.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates any provision of § 8–701(a) through (g), § 8–703, § 8–704, or § 8–705 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.

(b) Subject to the appropriate hearing and appeals provisions, the Board, on the affirmative vote of the majority of its members, may reprimand a licensee or certificate holder, place a licensee or certificate holder on probation, or suspend or revoke a license or certificate of a person who violates any provision of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 8-302 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-302
§8–302.
Status: in_force

The savings and loan association franchise tax rate is 0.013% of the total withdrawal value of the deposits that a savings and loan association holds in the State on December 31st.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6D-15 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6D / Section 8-6D-15
§8–6D–15.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Licensure of Certified Midwives Act.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-1009 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 10 / Section 8-1009
§8–1009.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) For each week that the Secretary finds an individual who otherwise is eligible for benefits receives or is eligible to receive dismissal payment or wages in lieu of notice, regardless of whether the payment is required by law:

(i) if the payment at least equals the individual’s weekly benefit amount, the individual is disqualified from receiving benefits; or

(ii) if the payment is less than the individual’s weekly benefit amount, the individual may receive benefits reduced by the amount of the payment.

(2) Dismissal payment or wages in lieu of notice shall be allocated to a number of weeks following separation from employment that equals the number of weeks of wages received.

(b) An individual who is otherwise eligible for benefits, including benefits payable under the Unemployment Compensation for Ex–Service Members Program in accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 8521 may receive benefits, and the benefits may not be reduced under subsection (a)(2) of this section, for each week that the Secretary finds that the individual receives or is eligible to receive military disability severance payments.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-801 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-801
§8–801.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Department” means the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.

(c) “Ground lease” means a residential lease or sublease for a term of years renewable forever subject to the payment of a periodic ground rent.

(d) (1) “Ground lease holder” means the holder of the reversionary interest under a ground lease.

(2) “Ground lease holder” includes an agent of the ground lease holder.

(e) “Ground rent” means a rent issuing out of, or collectible in connection with, the reversionary interest under a ground lease.

(f) “Leasehold interest” means the tenancy in real property created under a ground lease.

(g) “Leasehold tenant” means the holder of the leasehold interest under a ground lease.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 8-202 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-202
§8–202.
Status: in_force

(a) A real estate investment trust shall file its declaration of trust for record with the Department.

(b) (1) The declaration of trust shall:

(i) Indicate clearly that the trust is a real estate investment trust;

(ii) State the name of the trust;

(iii) State the total number of shares which the real estate investment trust has authority to issue;

(iv) Provide for an annual meeting of shareholders at a convenient location and on proper notice;

(v) Provide for the election of trustees at least every third year at an annual meeting of shareholders;

(vi) State the number of trustees and the names of those persons who will serve as trustees until the first meeting of shareholders and until their successors are elected and qualify or such later time as may be specified in the declaration of trust;

(vii) State the name and address of a resident agent of the real estate investment trust in the State; and

(viii) If the shares are divided into classes as permitted by § 8–203 of this subtitle, provide a description of each class, including any preferences, conversion and other rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to dividends or distributions, qualifications, and terms and conditions of redemption.

(2) A declaration of trust may include a provision that allows the trustees, in considering a potential acquisition of control of the real estate investment trust, to consider the effect of the potential acquisition of control on:

(i) Shareholders, employees, suppliers, customers, and creditors of the trust; and

(ii) Communities in which offices or other establishments of the trust are located.

(3) The inclusion or omission of a provision in a declaration of trust that allows the board of trustees to consider the effect of a potential acquisition of control on persons specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection does not create an inference concerning factors that may be considered by the board of trustees regarding a potential acquisition of control.

(c) Notwithstanding any provision of this title which requires for any action the concurrence of a greater proportion of the votes than a majority of the votes entitled to be cast, a real estate investment trust may provide by its declaration of trust that the action may be taken or authorized on the concurrence of a greater or smaller proportion, but not less than a majority of the number of votes entitled to be cast on the matter.

(d) The declaration of trust shall be signed and acknowledged by each trustee.

(e) (1) In this subsection, “facts ascertainable outside the bylaws” include:

(i) An action or determination by any person, including the real estate investment trust, its board of trustees, an officer or agent of the real estate investment trust, and any other person affiliated with the real estate investment trust;

(ii) Any agreement or other document; or

(iii) Any other event.

(2) Any provision of the bylaws may be made dependent upon facts ascertainable outside the bylaws.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-112 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-112
§8–112.
Status: in_force

If the improvements on property rented for a term of not more than seven years become untenantable by reason of fire or unavoidable accident, the tenancy terminates, and all liability for rent ceases on payment proportionately to the day of fire or unavoidable accident.
Md. Code, Education § 8-710 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-710
§8–710.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Change in the per pupil amount” means:

(i) For fiscal year 2026, 4.97%;

(ii) For fiscal year 2027, 5.48%;

(iii) For fiscal year 2028, 4.17%;

(iv) For fiscal year 2029, 4.20%;

(v) For fiscal year 2030, 4.17%;

(vi) For fiscal year 2031, 3.98%;

(vii) For fiscal year 2032, 3.99%;

(viii) For fiscal year 2033, 3.93%; and

(ix) For subsequent fiscal years, the change in the per pupil foundation amount from the prior fiscal year to the current fiscal year divided by the per pupil foundation amount from the prior fiscal year.

(3) “Per pupil allocation” means the per pupil figure calculated each fiscal year under subsection (c) of this section to cover the transportation, boarding, and administrative costs of a program.

(4) “Per pupil foundation amount” means the figure calculated for each fiscal year by the Department in accordance with § 5–201 of this article.

(b) In addition to the funds disbursed in accordance with § 8–709 of this subtitle, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of funds to the Department in accordance with this section to cover the transportation, boarding, and administrative costs of a program.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, for fiscal year 2009 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $2,000,000 to the Department in order for a program to serve up to 80 students.

(2) For each additional 10 students enrolled in a program, as reported by the Department, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of an additional $250,000.

(3) For fiscal year 2014 and each fiscal year thereafter, for each student enrolled in a program, as reported by the Department, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of an additional amount that is at least equal to the prior year per pupil amount multiplied by the change in the per pupil amount plus one.

(4) The total amount of funds included in the annual budget bill under this subsection may not exceed an amount adequate to fund the per pupil allocation for 400 students for any fiscal year.

(d) This section may not be construed to prohibit a program from receiving funds from private, federal, or other sources.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 8-308 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-308
§8–308.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in § 8–305(c) of this subtitle, a law enforcement employee of any unit of State government or a State Police cadet who works more than 8 hours in a normal 8–hour workday is entitled to be paid at the rate of one and one–half times the employee’s or cadet’s regular hourly rate of pay for time worked in excess of 8 hours.

(b) (1) In this subsection, “off–duty hours” means any hours:

(i) during a law enforcement employee’s scheduled off–duty day; or

(ii) during a law enforcement employee’s on–duty day after the employee has gone off duty.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a law enforcement employee of any unit of State government who is called to duty on the employee’s scheduled off–duty day is entitled to be paid at the rate of one and one–half times the employee’s regular hourly rate of pay for each hour worked on the off–duty day.

(3) Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, a law enforcement employee of the Department of State Police holding a noncommissioned rank or a law enforcement employee of the Department of Natural Resources holding a rank of sergeant or below, park ranger supervisor or below, or park services supervisor or below who is called to duty during the employee’s off–duty hours is entitled to be paid at the rate of one and one–half times the employee’s regular hourly rate of pay for the greater of:

(i) the hours worked during the off–duty hours; or

(ii) 4 hours.

(4) A law enforcement employee of the Department of State Police holding a noncommissioned rank or a law enforcement employee of the Department of Natural Resources holding a rank of sergeant or below who makes an appearance in court on official duty during the employee’s off–duty hours is entitled to be paid at the rate of one and one–half times the employee’s regular hourly rate of pay for the greater of:

(i) the hours worked during the off–duty hours; or

(ii) 2 hours.

(c) A law enforcement employee of any unit of State government, or a police communications operator of the Department of State Police or Natural Resources Police who is required to work 4 or more hours on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day, or who is scheduled to be off duty on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day and is called to duty on any part of that day is entitled to:

(1) compensatory time of 1 day; and

(2) payment at the rate of one and one–half times the employee’s regular hourly rate of pay for each hour worked on that day.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 8-103 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-103
§8–103.
Status: in_force

(a) A certified interior designer may render or offer to render interior design services described in § 8-101 of this subtitle provided that services pertain to a building or other structure that is intended for public use or residential use.

(b) A certified interior designer may perform design coordination for a project or portion of a project provided that the certified interior designer:

(1) holds a current certificate issued by the Board; and

(2) has adequate experience in, and understanding of, achieving the purpose of the project or portion of the project being coordinated.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-406 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-406
§8–406.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Treasurer may deposit the proceeds of a capital lease authorized under this subtitle in an escrow account or similar arrangement.

(2) The proceeds may be withdrawn for the purpose of making payment due under the terms of the capital lease.

(3) A withdrawal made under the provisions of this section shall be made in accordance with the terms of the individual contract.

(b) The State Treasurer may invest any unexpended proceeds held in escrow and the investment income on the proceeds in obligations authorized for the investment of State funds under § 6-222 of this article.
Md. Code, Election Law § 8-504 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 8 / Subtitle 5 / Section 8-504
§8–504.
Status: in_force

§8–504. IN EFFECT

(a) (1) At the general election for President and Vice President of the United States there shall be elected, in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, the number of presidential electors to which this State is entitled.

(2) Presidential electors shall be elected at large by the voters of the entire State.

(b) (1) The names of the candidates for the office of presidential elector may not be printed on the ballot.

(2) A vote for the candidates for President and Vice President of a political party shall be considered to be and counted as a vote for each of the presidential electors of the political party nominated in accordance with § 8–503 of this subtitle.

§8–504. ** CONTINGENCY – NOT IN EFFECT – CHAPTERS 43 AND 44 OF 2007**

(a) (1) At the general election for President and Vice President of the United States there shall be elected, in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, the number of presidential electors to which this State is entitled.

(2) Presidential electors shall be elected under the procedure provided in § 8–5A–01 of this title.

(b) (1) The names of the candidates for the office of presidential elector may not be printed on the ballot.

(2) A vote for the candidates for President and Vice President of a political party shall be considered to be and counted as a vote for each of the presidential electors of the political party nominated in accordance with § 8–503 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-420 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 4 / Section 8-420
§8–420.
Status: reserved

(a) The Secretary shall administer the Special Administrative Expense Fund.

(b) (1) The State Treasurer shall keep the Special Administrative Expense Fund as a nonlapsing fund.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, money in the Special Administrative Expense Fund may not be transferred to any other fund.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-609.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-609.1
§8–609.
Status: in_force

§8–609.1.

In implementing a phragmites control program, the Secretary shall consider alternative management and control methods and employ only those determined not to have adverse water quality impacts.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-221 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-221
§8–221.
Status: in_force

(a) A State unit may issue bond or grant anticipation notes under this Part III of this subtitle as notes in the nature of commercial paper.

(b) A bond or grant anticipation note issued as a note in the nature of commercial paper may be secured by:

(1) a trust indenture with a trust company, or a bank with powers of a trust company, in or outside the State; and

(2) a letter of credit, line of credit, or other credit arrangement from or with a lending institution.

(c) (1) For bond anticipation notes, the credit arrangement may be made payable out of:

(i) the 1st proceeds of sale of the bonds; or

(ii) the tax or other revenue that the State unit has pledged to payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds.

(2) For grant anticipation notes, the credit arrangement may be made payable out of the proceeds of the grant.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-2A-01 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 2A / Section 8-2A-01
§8–2A–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Aggregator” means a person that facilitates or coordinates the establishment of practices or projects that:

(1) Are implemented by the person or by others;

(2) Produce a quantifiable environmental outcome;

(3) Are registered by the person; and

(4) Are made available for purchase by the State.

(c) “BayStat Program” means the program established under § 8–2A–03 of this subtitle.

(d) “Environmental outcome” means a commodity that is modeled or directly measured as a single, quantifiable, and certified unit of improvement to the environment, including a nutrient or carbon benefit.

(e) “Evaluator” means a person other than an aggregator that determines whether environmental outcomes have been achieved based on defined performance measures.

(f) (1) “Nonpoint source pollution control project” means a project to improve water quality by a reduction of nitrogen, phosphorus, or sediment pollution.

(2) “Nonpoint source pollution control project” includes:

(i) An agricultural best management implementation practice, including cover crops, riparian forested buffer, manure processing, grassed waterways, animal waste storage structures, and livestock fencing;

(ii) An urban or suburban stormwater practice;

(iii) A sustainable forest management practice, including a forest stewardship plan or a nonornamental urban and suburban tree planting project;

(iv) Stream and wetland restoration;

(v) Riparian buffer planting;

(vi) A project that demonstrates the effectiveness of an innovative nonpoint source pollution reduction measure provided that the measure is capable of integration into existing nonpoint source pollution programs;

(vii) Technical assistance necessary to implement a nonpoint source pollution control project;

(viii) Improvement of a municipal park located on or adjacent to a waterway, provided that the improvement is limited to state–of–the–art and sustainable nonpoint source pollution control measures that demonstrably improve water quality by reducing nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment pollution; and

(ix) Strategic monitoring of water quality improvements from nonpoint source pollution control projects that have been funded, in whole or in part, with grants from the Trust Fund.

(g) “Quantification plan” means a plan in which an aggregator describes:

(1) The method that will be used to measure or model environmental outcomes and co–benefits;

(2) The compliance monitoring that will occur to ensure that the proposed actions are taken and maintained over the life of the project;

(3) Verification steps that will be carried out by the State or an evaluator to confirm model results or accurate measurement of environmental outcomes; and

(4) The timeline for proposed payments under a contract with the State.

(h) “Trust Fund” means the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund.

(i) “Watershed implementation plan” means a plan to achieve the nutrient and sediment limits required under the Chesapeake Bay total maximum daily load.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6C-21 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 8 / Subtitle 6C / Section 8-6C-21
§8–6C–21.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless authorized to practice direct–entry midwifery, an individual may not represent to the public by title, description of service, method, procedure, or otherwise, that the individual is authorized to practice direct–entry midwifery in the State.

(b) A licensee may not advertise in a manner that is unreasonable, misleading, or fraudulent.

(c) Unless authorized to practice direct–entry midwifery under this subtitle, an individual may not use the abbreviation “LDEM” or use the designation “licensed direct–entry midwife”.

(d) Unless authorized to practice direct–entry midwifery under this subtitle or certified as a nurse midwife under this title, an individual may not use the designation “midwife”.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-145 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-145
§8–145.
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the owner of a State bond or coupon from a State bond satisfies the Treasurer, by legal and competent evidence, that the State bond or coupon has been lost and gives the Treasurer satisfactory security to indemnify the State against any other claim on the State bond or coupon, the Treasurer may issue a duplicate State bond or duplicate coupon.

(b) Each duplicate State bond or duplicate coupon shall:

(1) show on its face that it is a duplicate of a lost State bond or coupon; and

(2) correspond in amount with the lost State bond or coupon.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-664 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 6 / Section 8-664
§8–664.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only in Montgomery County.

(b) (1) On or before December 31 each year, Montgomery County shall:

(i) Compile and make publicly available a report for the previous fiscal year on each school bus monitoring system operated by a local jurisdiction under this section; and

(ii) Submit the report to Montgomery County Public Schools, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation, the Montgomery County Vision Zero Coordinator, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Montgomery County Delegation to the General Assembly.

(2) The report shall include:

(i) The number of violations that occurred at each school bus stop in the previous fiscal year;

(ii) The number of violations that occurred at each school bus stop in each of the 5 fiscal years preceding the previous fiscal year;

(iii) A breakdown of the violations by the direction in which each vehicle involved in a violation was travelling in relation to the stopped school bus;

(iv) The total amount of fines issued for violations at each school bus stop in the previous fiscal year; and

(v) The total amount of fines issued for violations at each school bus stop in each of the 5 fiscal years preceding the previous fiscal year.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-702 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-702
§8–702.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the maker of a will gives instruction to the person keeping the will for safe custody, a person who receives a will for safe custody may not:

(1) destroy the will; or

(2) after the person learns of the death of the maker, willfully hide the will for a period of 6 months.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 18 months and not exceeding 15 years.

(c) A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Real Property § 8-314 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 8 / Subtitle 3 / Section 8-314
§8–314.
Status: in_force

(a) The defendant in an action of distress may file an answer, setting forth any defense the defendant may have to the action, including excessive rent distrained for or the rent sued is not distrainable.

(b) Hearing on the defendant’s answer shall be held on not more than ten days’ notice sent by regular mail to all parties and claimants. However, the court may postpone the hearing on due notice to all parties. At the hearing the court may determine and decide all issues raised, and issue an order of sale of the goods and may make any order in connection with them as required.

(c) In any final order for the sale of goods distrained, the court may increase the amount of the rent claim to an amount equal to the sum of the plaintiff’s original claim plus rent accruing after the filing of the petition for distress up to the day prior to the date of sale on which rent may fall due.

(d) If the tenant named as defendant in an action for distress fails to file an answer within seven days after a levy has been made, the court, on motion of the plaintiff or on its motion, may issue an order for sale of the goods distrained.

(e) The date of sale is in the discretion of the court but shall be held as soon as feasible.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 8-107.1 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 8 / Subtitle 1 / Section 8-107.1
§8–107.
Status: in_force

§8–107.1. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 PER CHAPTER 725 OF 2022 //

(a) Subject to the appropriation of funding in accordance with subsection (c) of this section, during fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026, Southern Maryland Tri–County Community Action Committee, Inc., United Communities Against Poverty, Inc., and Community Assistance Network, Inc., in collaboration with the appropriate local health department, shall make available feminine hygiene products, as defined in § 4–2401 of this article, in an amount sufficient to meet the needs of the woman obtaining the feminine hygiene products.

(b) Southern Maryland Tri–County Community Action Committee, Inc., United Communities Against Poverty, Inc., and Community Assistance Network, Inc. may not require payment for the feminine hygiene products made available under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) For fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill funding in an amount estimated to be sufficient for providing feminine hygiene products as required under this subsection.

(d) On or before December 1, 2026, the Department shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the implementation of this section and any findings and recommendations.
Md. Code, State Government § 8-206 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 8 / Subtitle 2 / Section 8-206
§8–206.
Status: in_force

The secretary of each principal department has authority and responsibility to adopt regulations for all units within the secretary’s jurisdiction, except as otherwise provided by law.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-725.7 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-725.7
§8–725.
Status: in_force

§8–725.7.

(a) A person may not operate a vessel on the Monocacy River between Starner’s Dam and the upstream island in Carroll and Frederick counties at a speed in excess of 6 knots.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine of not less than $25 and not exceeding $200 or both.
Md. Code, Transportation § 8-809 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 8 / Subtitle 8 / Section 8-809
§8–809.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, if a junkyard, automotive dismantler and recycler facility, or scrap metal processing facility that lawfully existed on January 1, 1968, is within 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way of an interstate or primary highway, is visible from the main traveled way of that highway, and is not located in an area described in § 8-807(a)(3) or (4) of this subtitle, the Administration shall screen the junkyard or facility so that it is not visible from the main traveled way of the highway.

(2) A junkyard or facility shall be screened under this section:

(i) If feasible, on the highway right-of-way; or

(ii) Otherwise, on other property acquired for that purpose.

(b) If the Administration determines that the topography of the land or economic factors prevent adequate screening of a junkyard, automotive dismantler and recycler facility, or scrap metal processing facility under this section, the Administration, with the approval of the local government, shall:

(1) Acquire any real property necessary to relocate the junkyard or facility; and

(2) Pay the costs of relocating, removing, or disposing of the junkyard or facility.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, property may be acquired under Subtitle 3 of this title for any purpose specified in this section.

(2) Property to relocate a junkyard, automotive dismantler and recycler facility, or scrap metal processing facility under subsection (b) of this section may be acquired by condemnation only if the property is located in an area zoned for industrial use or in an unzoned area that is used for an industrial activity.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 8-1209 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 8 / Subtitle 12 / Section 8-1209
§8–1209.
Status: in_force

An affected employee who has received all of the work sharing benefits or combined unemployment benefits and work sharing benefits available in a benefit year shall be:

(1) considered an exhaustee for purposes of extended benefits, as provided under § 8–1104 of this title; and

(2) if otherwise eligible, shall be eligible to receive extended benefits under Subtitle 11 of this title.
Md. Code, Human Services § 8-707 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 8 / Subtitle 7 / Section 8-707
§8–707.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “residential child care program” includes sites licensed by the Developmental Disabilities Administration.

(b) A contract awarded or renewed between an agency and a provider shall require the provider to:

(1) post conspicuously a “Residents’ Bill of Rights” in the facility of the provider stating that a resident has a right:

(i) to be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect;

(ii) to receive appropriate and reasonable adult guidance, support, and supervision, consistent with the resident’s age and level of development;

(iii) not to be abused, mistreated, threatened, harassed, or subjected to corporal punishment or to other unusual or extreme methods of discipline;

(iv) to have the resident’s opinion heard and to be included, to the greatest extent possible and consistent with the resident’s age and level of development, when major decisions, including regular case planning meetings, are being made affecting the resident’s life;

(v) to reasonable and clinically appropriate visitation, mail, and telephone communication with relatives, friends, attorneys, social workers, therapists, and guardians ad litem;

(vi) to have the resident’s relatives and designated representatives, who are authorized in writing by the contracting agency, to communicate with the facility of the provider, ask questions of the facility of the provider, and have questions answered promptly by the facility of the provider;

(vii) to language translation and interpretation services, if necessary;

(viii) not to be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business; and

(ix) to an appropriate education, including educational supports such as homework assistance, summer enrichment opportunities, and employment skills training;

(2) develop and, on placement, provide to residents and their parents or legal guardians a handbook of the policies of the provider and the contracting agency as they relate to:

(i) the mission of the program;

(ii) placement and discharge;

(iii) daily routines;

(iv) treatment strategies;

(v) disciplinary practices;

(vi) visiting hours;

(vii) communication procedures with residents;

(viii) grievance procedures;

(ix) health care access;

(x) religious exercise access;

(xi) emergency telephone contact information;

(xii) family involvement;

(xiii) attorney access;

(xiv) community integration;

(xv) education;

(xvi) medical and dental care;

(xvii) recreation;

(xviii) life skills training;

(xix) clothing;

(xx) personal funds;

(xxi) food and nutrition;

(xxii) day care;

(xxiii) personal belongings;

(xxiv) extracurricular activities; and

(xxv) therapy; and

(3) document in each child’s case file receipt and review by the child and the parent or guardian of the child of the handbook required to be provided under item (2) of this subsection.

(c) Nothing in this section precludes a contracting agency or provider from providing additional rights to a resident.