Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1204 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 12 / Section 1-1204
§1–1204.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a county health officer or a designee of a county health officer may issue a civil citation to a person who violates this subtitle.

(2) In Cecil County, only a sworn law enforcement officer may issue a civil citation to a person who violates this subtitle.

(b) A citation issued under this subtitle shall include:

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

(2) the nature of the violation;

(3) the location and time of the violation;

(4) the amount of the civil penalty;

(5) the manner, location, and time in which the civil penalty may be paid;

(6) the cited person’s right to elect to stand trial for the violation; and

(7) a warning that failure to pay the civil penalty or to contest liability in a timely manner in accordance with the citation:

(i) is an admission of liability; and

(ii) may result in an entry of a default judgment that may include the civil penalty, court costs, and administrative expenses.

(c) The county health officer or sworn law enforcement officer shall retain a copy of the citation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-302 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-302
§1–302.
Status: in_force

There is an Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-204 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-204
§1–204.
Status: in_force

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

(1) “Health occupation” means nurses, cytotechnologists, hospital pharmacists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, radiation technologists, and respiratory therapists who are licensed or certified under this article or by the Department.

(2) “Hospital or related institution” means a hospital or related institution, as defined in § 19–301 of the Health – General Article.

(3) “Area of shortage” means those health occupations for which the average statewide employment vacancy rate at hospitals or related institutions exceeds 7 percent.

(b) Each year, the Secretary shall:

(1) Survey hospitals and related institutions for areas of shortage; and

(2) Project for each of the subsequent 5 years:

(i) Average statewide employment vacancy rates expected in areas of shortage; and

(ii) The number of students expected to graduate from programs leading to licensure or certification in those areas of shortage based on information provided by appropriate State education officials.

(c) Each board or commission established under this article shall provide the Secretary with any information the Secretary may require to conduct the activities under subsection (b) of this section.

(d) Each year, the Secretary shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Governor, and the Maryland Higher Education Commission on the number and types of areas of shortage and the projected statewide employment vacancy rates in hospitals and related institutions.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 1-401 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-401
§1–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Covered enforcement action” means an enforcement action brought by the Comptroller under this article that concerns:

(1) (i) the State and county income tax liability of an individual taxpayer or a couple that is married and files jointly whose federal adjusted gross income is at least $250,000; or

(ii) the State and county tax liability of a business, including those persons who are jointly and severally liable for the State tax liability of a business under this article, the annual gross receipts or sales of which are at least $2,000,000; and

(2) taxes in dispute exceeding $250,000.

(c) “Original information” means information that:

(1) is derived from the independent knowledge or analysis of a whistleblower;

(2) is not known to the Comptroller from any other source, unless the whistleblower is the original source of the information;

(3) is not exclusively derived from an allegation made in a judicial or administrative hearing, in a governmental report, hearing, audit, or investigation or from the news media, unless the whistleblower is a source of the information; and

(4) is provided to the Comptroller in a sworn affidavit for the first time on or after October 1, 2021.

(d) “Related action” means any judicial or administrative action brought by a State or local agency or entity based on the original information provided by a whistleblower to the Comptroller under this subtitle.

(e) (1) “Whistleblower” means an individual or entity who provides, or two or more individuals or entities acting jointly who provide, in accordance with this subtitle, information to the Comptroller in a sworn affidavit relating to a violation of State tax law, including a rule or regulation, that has occurred, is ongoing, or is about to occur.

(2) “Whistleblower” includes an individual who provides information to a law enforcement agency before providing the information to the Comptroller.
Md. Code, Real Property § 1-103 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-103
§1–103.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise expressly provided, any obligation imposed on or right granted to any person automatically is binding on or inures to the benefit of his assigns, successors, heirs, legatees, and personal representatives. However, this section is not to be construed to create or confer any rights of assignment where none would exist otherwise.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 1-607 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 1 / Subtitle 6 / Section 1-607
§1–607.
Status: in_force

The Chief Judge of the District Court, subject to the approval of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland, shall designate a District Court judge in each district as the administrative judge for that district. The administrative judge is responsible for the administration, operation, and maintenance of the District Court in that district and for the conduct of the District Court’s business. Subject to the approval of the Chief Judge of the District Court, the District Court of any district may be divided into civil, criminal, traffic, or other functional divisions if the work of the District Court requires.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-401 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-401
§1–401.
Status: in_force

§1–401. IN EFFECT

(a) Service of process on the resident agent of a corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, or real estate investment trust, or any other person constitutes effective service of process under the Maryland Rules on the corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, or real estate investment trust, or other person in any action, suit, or proceeding which is pending, filed, or instituted against it under the provisions of this article.

(b) (1) Any notice required by law to be served by personal service on a resident agent or other agent or officer of any Maryland or foreign corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, or real estate investment trust required by statute to have a resident agent in this State may be served on the corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, or real estate investment trust in the manner provided by the Maryland Rules relating to the service of process on corporations.

(2) Service under the Maryland Rules is equivalent to personal service on a resident agent or other agent or officer of a corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, or real estate investment trust mentioned in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

§1–401. ** TAKES EFFECT OCTOBER 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 198 AND 199 OF 2025 **

(a) Service of process on the resident agent of a corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, limited worker cooperative association, or real estate investment trust, or any other person constitutes effective service of process under the Maryland Rules on the corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, limited worker cooperative association, or real estate investment trust, or other person in any action, suit, or proceeding which is pending, filed, or instituted against it under the provisions of this article.

(b) (1) Any notice required by law to be served by personal service on a resident agent or other agent or officer of any Maryland or foreign corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, limited worker cooperative association, or real estate investment trust required by statute to have a resident agent in this State may be served on the corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, limited worker cooperative association, or real estate investment trust in the manner provided by the Maryland Rules relating to the service of process on corporations.

(2) Service under the Maryland Rules is equivalent to personal service on a resident agent or other agent or officer of a corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, limited worker cooperative association, or real estate investment trust mentioned in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 1-206 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-206
§1–206.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who must have a license issued by the Department under this article but does not get the license on time shall pay, in addition to the required license fee, a late fee.

(b) The late fee shall be the sum of:

(1) up to 20% of the required license fee for the calendar month following the calendar month when the required license fee is due; and

(2) up to 4% of the required license fee for each calendar month or part of a month after that.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-205 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-205
§1–205.
Status: in_force

The Department may refuse to accept for record or filing any charter document of a Maryland corporation, unless the original or a certified copy of all prior charter documents not previously recorded or filed are delivered to the Department for record, together with any affidavit or certificate of completeness required by the Department.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 1-101 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-101
§1–101.
Status: reserved

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

(b) “Admissions and amusement tax” means the tax imposed under Title 4 of this article.

(c) “Alcoholic beverage tax” means the tax imposed under Title 5 of this article.

(d) “Boxing and wrestling tax” means the tax imposed under Title 6 of this article.

(e) (1) “Comptroller” means the Comptroller of the State.

(2) “Comptroller”, unless expressly provided otherwise, includes:

(i) an employee of the Comptroller acting within the scope of employment; and

(ii) an agent or representative of the Comptroller acting within the scope of the Comptroller’s authority.

(f) “County” means a county of the State and, unless expressly provided otherwise, Baltimore City.

(g) “Department” means the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.

(g–1) “Digital advertising gross revenues tax” means the tax imposed under Title 7.5 of this article.

(g–2) (1) “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission.

(2) “Executive Director” includes a deputy, an inspector, or any other individual acting within the scope of the Executive Director’s authority.

(h) “Financial institution franchise tax” means the tax imposed under Title 8, Subtitle 2 of this article.

(i) (1) “Income tax” means the tax imposed under Title 10 of this article.

(2) “Income tax” includes the State income tax and county income tax.

(j) “Inheritance tax” means the tax imposed under Title 7, Subtitle 2 of this article.

(k) “Internal Revenue Code” means Title 26 of the United States Code.

(l) “Maryland estate tax” means the tax imposed under Title 7, Subtitle 3 of this article.

(m) “Maryland generation–skipping transfer tax” means the tax imposed under Title 7, Subtitle 4 of this article.

(n) “Motor carrier tax” means the tax imposed under Title 9, Subtitle 2 of this article.

(o) “Motor fuel tax” means the tax imposed under Title 9, Subtitle 3 of this article.

(p) (1) “Person” means an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, or representative of any kind and any partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other entity.

(2) “Person”, unless expressly provided otherwise, does not include a governmental entity or a unit or instrumentality of a governmental entity.

(q) “Property” means real property and personal property.

(r) “Public service company franchise tax” means the tax imposed under Title 8, Subtitle 4 of this article.

(r–1) “Reserve component” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(s) (1) “Sales and use tax” means the tax imposed under Title 11 of this article.

(2) “Sales and use tax” includes the tax imposed on the use of certain electricity under § 11–1A–01 of this article.

(3) “Sales and use tax” includes the hotel surcharge imposed under § 11–102(b) of this article.

(t) “Savings and loan association franchise tax” means the tax imposed under Title 8, Subtitle 3 of this article.

(u) “State” means:

(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

(2) the District of Columbia.

(v) Repealed.

(w) “Tobacco tax” means the tax imposed under Title 12 of this article.

(x) “Uniformed services” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(y) “Veteran” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-704 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 7 / Section 1-704
§1–704.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each health occupations board shall develop a procedure by which an individual who applies for a license, certificate, or registration can notify the board that the individual is an active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse.

(2) A health occupations board may satisfy the requirement of paragraph (1) of this subsection by including a check–off box on a license, certificate, or registration application form.

(b) For each applicant who is an active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse, a health occupations board shall assign to the applicant an advisor to assist the individual with the application process.

(c) (1) Each health occupations board shall expedite the process for the licensure, certification, or registration of an active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse.

(2) If an active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse meets the requirements for licensure, certification, or registration, a health occupations board shall issue the license, certificate, or registration within 15 business days after receiving a completed application.

(d) If a health occupations board determines that an active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse does not meet the education, training, or experience requirements for licensure, certification, or registration, a representative of the board shall assist the active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse in identifying:

(1) Programs that offer relevant education or training; or

(2) Ways of obtaining needed experience.
Md. Code, Environment § 1-802 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 1 / Subtitle 8 / Section 1-802
§1–802.
Status: in_force

(a) An environmental covenant shall:

(1) State that the instrument is an environmental covenant executed pursuant to this subtitle;

(2) Contain a legally sufficient description of the real property subject to the covenant;

(3) Describe the activity and use limitations on the real property;

(4) Identify every holder;

(5) Be signed by the Agency and every holder;

(6) Unless excepted by the Agency, be signed by every owner of the fee simple of the real property subject to the covenant; and

(7) Identify the name and location of any administrative record for the environmental response project reflected in the environmental covenant.

(b) In addition to the information required under subsection (a) of this section, an environmental covenant may contain other information, restrictions, and requirements agreed to by the persons who signed it, including any:

(1) Requirements for notice following transfer of a specified interest in, or concerning proposed changes in use of, applications for building permits or proposals for any site work affecting the contamination on the property subject to the covenant;

(2) Requirements for periodic reporting describing compliance with the covenant;

(3) Rights of access to the property granted in connection with implementation or enforcement of the covenant;

(4) Brief narrative descriptions of the contamination and remedy, including the contaminants of concern, the pathways of exposure, limits on exposure, and the location and extent of the contamination;

(5) Limitations on amendment or termination of the covenant in addition to those provided under §§ 1-808 and 1-809 of this subtitle; and

(6) Rights of the holder in addition to the holder’s right to enforce the covenant under § 1-810 of this subtitle.

(c) In addition to other conditions for the Agency’s approval of an environmental covenant, the Agency may require those persons specified by the Agency who have interests in the real property to sign the covenant.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 1-411 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-411
§1–411.
Status: in_force

(a) A mark and its registration may be assigned with:

(1) the good will of the business that uses the mark; or

(2) that part of the good will of the business connected with the mark.

(b) The assignment shall be by a written, signed instrument.

(c) A person may record the assignment of registration of a mark by:

(1) submitting the instrument of assignment by an officer of the assignor to the Secretary of State; and

(2) paying to the Secretary of State a fee of $10.

(d) The Secretary of State shall record an assignment of the registration of a mark and issue a new certificate of registration in the name of the assignee to each person who meets the requirements of this section.

(e) The term of assignment is the rest of the term of registration of the mark.

(f) An assignment of the registration of a mark under this subtitle is void against a subsequent purchaser for valuable consideration without notice of the assignment unless the assignment is recorded with the Secretary of State:

(1) within 3 months after the date of the assignment; or

(2) before the subsequent purchase.
Md. Code, Environment § 1-901 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 1 / Subtitle 9 / Section 1-901
§1–901.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Costs of litigation” includes reasonable attorney’s fees, court costs, and expert witness fees.

(c) “Ephemeral stream” means a body of water with:

(1) A stream bed located above the water table year–round;

(2) A stream flow primarily sourced from rainfall runoff; and

(3) Flowing water only during, and for a short duration after, precipitation events in a typical year.

(d) “Intermittent stream” means a body of water with:

(1) Flowing water during certain times of the year, when groundwater provides water for stream flow; and

(2) A stream flow supplemented by runoff from rainfall.

(e) “Person” means an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, or representative of any kind and any partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other nongovernmental entity.

(f) “Political subdivision” means:

(1) A county;

(2) The City of Baltimore;

(3) A multicounty agency;

(4) A municipal corporation;

(5) A single–purpose district; or

(6) A sanitary district.

(g) “Standard” means any requirement, prohibition, limitation, or condition established by statute, regulation, permit, order, or license issued by the Secretary in accordance with:

(1) Title 5, Subtitle 9 of this article, if the requirement, prohibition, limitation, or condition is related to nontidal wetlands that do not have a continuous surface connection to surface water; or

(2) Title 9, Subtitle 3 of this article, if the requirement, prohibition, limitation, or condition is related to:

(i) An ephemeral stream; or

(ii) An intermittent stream.
Md. Code, Land Use § 1-203 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-203
§1–203.
Status: reserved

Except as otherwise provided in this division, any law or ordinance that is inconsistent with or contrary to this division is repealed to the extent of the inconsistency.
Md. Code, Environment § 1-606 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 1 / Subtitle 6 / Section 1-606
§1–606.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Board” means the Board of Public Works.

(3) “License” means a license under § 16–202 of this article.

(b) This section applies to:

(1) A permit listed under § 1–601(a) of this subtitle;

(2) A permit listed under § 5–204(f) of this article; or

(3) A license issued under § 16–202 of this article.

(c) Any judicial review of a determination provided for in accordance with § 1–601 of this subtitle or § 5–204 or § 16–204 of this article shall be limited to a record compiled by the Department or Board, consisting of:

(1) Any permit or license application and any data submitted to the Department or Board in support of the application;

(2) Any draft permit or license issued by the Department or Board;

(3) Any notice of intent from the Department or Board to deny the application or to terminate the permit or license;

(4) A statement or fact sheet explaining the basis for the determination by the Department or Board;

(5) All documents referenced in the statement or fact sheet explaining the basis for the determination by the Department or Board;

(6) All documents, except documents for which disclosure is precluded by law or that are subject to privilege, contained in the supporting file for any draft permit or license;

(7) All comments submitted to the Department or Board during the public comment period, including comments made on the draft application;

(8) Any tape or transcript of any public hearings held on the application; and

(9) Any response to any comments submitted to the Department or Board.

(d) (1) When a draft permit or license or tentative determination is issued, the Department or Board shall:

(i) Make available for inspection and copying no later than the date the permit, draft license, or tentative determination is issued:

1. All permit or license applications;

2. Documents submitted with a permit or license application;

3. All documents relied on in making the tentative determination; and

4. A privilege log that identifies all documents not produced for inspection in accordance with subsection (c)(6) of this section and states the reasons for withholding each document; and

(ii) Extend the public comment period by 60 days on request by a person.

(2) A request submitted to the Department or Board under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection shall be:

(i) Submitted in writing; and

(ii) Made before the expiration of the original comment period.

(3) A public comment period may not be extended more than once under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 1-309.1 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-309.1
§1–309.
Status: in_force

§1–309.1.

(a) In consultation with the Maryland Cybersecurity Council established under § 9–2901 of the State Government Article, the Board shall establish cybersecurity standards for public safety answering points based on national industry and 9–1–1 system trade association best practices, including standards concerning response protocols in the event of a cybersecurity attack on a public safety answering point.

(b) At least once each year on a date determined by the Board and in advance of submitting a request for or receiving any money from the 9–1–1 Trust Fund, the director of each public safety answering point shall examine the cybersecurity of the public safety answering point to determine whether the cybersecurity defenses employed by the public safety answering point satisfy the standards established by the Board under subsection (a) of this section and submit to the Board a report detailing the results of that exercise.

(c) (1) If a director of a public safety answering point fails to submit a report required under subsection (b) of this section, the Board may not authorize any money from the 9–1–1 Trust Fund to be paid to a county serviced by the public safety answering point until that report has been submitted.

(2) (i) If a public safety answering point fails to meet the cybersecurity standards established by this section during the annual examination required under subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall work with the public safety answering point to develop an aggressive, consensus remediation plan and implementation timeline.

(ii) If a public safety answering point fails to comply with a remediation plan developed under this paragraph, the Board may refuse to authorize money from the 9–1–1 Trust Fund to be paid to a county serviced by the public safety answering point for any new, noncybersecurity purpose.
Md. Code, Education § 1-302 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-302
§1–302.
Status: in_force

(a) The following principles of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future are intended to transform Maryland’s early childhood, primary, and secondary education system to the levels of high–performing systems around the world so that Maryland’s education system:

(1) Provides its students with instruction and skills set to international standards that will enable them to be successful in the 21st–century economy and productive citizens of the State;

(2) Gives its children access to educational experiences and opportunities beginning in early childhood that enable them to reach their full promise and potential and be ready for success in college and a rewarding career by the end of high school; and

(3) Elevates overall student performance to be among the world’s best and eliminates achievement and opportunity gaps between students from different family incomes, races, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, and other defining characteristics.

(b) Achieving the principles of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future will require a sustained and coordinated statewide effort and a strong accountability system that will hold all entities accountable for implementing the policies effectively so that the public and especially parents will have confidence that the investment in the policies outlined in § 1–303 of this subtitle will achieve the desired outcomes.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 1-112 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-112
§1–112.
Status: in_force

“Local department of social services” includes the Montgomery County government.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 1-403 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-403
§1–403.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The determination of the amount of an award made in accordance with § 1–402 of this subtitle shall be solely in the discretion of the Comptroller.

(2) In determining the amount of the award, the Comptroller shall consider:

(i) the significance of the information provided by the whistleblower to the success of the covered enforcement action or related action;

(ii) the degree of assistance provided by the whistleblower and any legal representative of the whistleblower in the covered enforcement action or related action;

(iii) the amount of the unpaid taxes owed the State that may be recovered under the covered enforcement action or related action;

(iv) the interest of the State in deterring violations of this article and promoting the reporting by whistleblowers of information relating to those violations; and

(v) any additional relevant factors that the Comptroller may establish by regulation.

(b) An award may not be provided to a whistleblower if the Comptroller determines that the whistleblower:

(1) is, or was at the time that the whistleblower acquired the original information provided to the Comptroller, a member, an officer, or an employee of a federal, state, or local law enforcement agency responsible for the enforcement of tax–related matters;

(2) was convicted of a criminal violation related to the covered enforcement action or related action for which the whistleblower otherwise could receive an award under this section;

(3) could have been convicted of a criminal violation or held personally liable for the tax liability related to the covered enforcement action or related action for which the whistleblower otherwise could receive an award under this section had the whistleblower provided the original information before the expiration of any applicable statute of limitations for prosecution or assessment of the whistleblower; or

(4) when submitting information under this subtitle, knowingly and willfully made false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements to the Comptroller or used any false writing or document knowing the writing or document contained a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry.

(c) (1) A determination of the Comptroller under this section may be challenged in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article if the challenge is brought within 45 days of the date of the determination.

(2) In bringing a challenge in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection, the whistleblower may not challenge:

(i) the decision to conduct or the method of conducting an investigation arising from the original information provided by the whistleblower;

(ii) the amount of any unpaid taxes, penalties, or interest due to the State arising from the original information provided by the whistleblower;

(iii) the result of a covered enforcement action or related action arising from the original information provided by the whistleblower; or

(iv) any settlement between the State and a person having a tax liability that arises from the original information provided by the whistleblower.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1A-301 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1A / Subtitle 3 / Section 1A-301
§1A–301.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice acupuncture in this State.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) An individual employed by the federal government as an acupuncturist while practicing within the scope of that employment;

(2) A student, trainee, or visiting teacher who is designated as a student, trainee, or visiting teacher while participating in a course of study or training under the supervision of a licensed acupuncturist in a program that is approved by the Board or the State Board of Higher Education; or

(3) An individual authorized under § 1A-316 of this subtitle to perform auricular detoxification under the direct supervision of an acupuncturist licensed by the Board.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1A-316 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1A / Subtitle 3 / Section 1A-316
§1A–316.
Status: in_force

(a) An acupuncturist licensed by the Board may provide supervision to as many individuals performing auricular detoxification as permitted by Board regulations, if each individual:

(1) Is:

(i) An alcohol, substance abuse, or chemical dependency counselor who is:

1. Certified under Title 17, Subtitle 4 of this article to practice as a certified professional counselor–alcohol and drug, certified associate counselor–alcohol and drug, or certified supervised counselor–alcohol and drug; or

2. Licensed to practice clinical alcohol and drug counseling or clinical professional counseling under Title 17, Subtitle 3 of this article;

(ii) A nurse licensed to practice under Title 8, Subtitle 3 of this article;

(iii) A psychologist licensed to practice under Title 18, Subtitle 3 of this article who works directly with the alcohol– or drug–addicted clients of a chemical dependency program in the counseling or treatment of those clients; or

(iv) A licensed certified social worker–clinical licensed to practice under Title 19, Subtitle 3 of this article who works directly with the alcohol– or drug–addicted clients of a chemical dependency program in the counseling or treatment of those clients;

(2) Provides documentation to the Board of the successful completion of a training program in acupuncture for the treatment of alcoholism, substance abuse, or chemical dependency that:

(i) Is approved by the Board; and

(ii) Meets or exceeds the standards of the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association;

(3) Does not represent to the public, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the individual is authorized to practice acupuncture in this State;

(4) Agrees to be subject to the Board for any violation of § 1A–309 of this subtitle; and

(5) Performs auricular detoxification only:

(i) Within the context of a clinical substance abuse program;

(ii) In hospitals, prisons, outpatient clinics, or other settings approved by the Board; and

(iii) Under the supervision of an acupuncturist licensed by the State.

(b) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section, including regulations that cover:

(1) The qualifications, training, and monitoring of individuals who perform auricular detoxification under the supervision of an acupuncturist licensed by the Board;

(2) The number of individuals performing auricular detoxification to which an acupuncturist licensed by the Board may provide supervision; and

(3) The requirements for the approval of a clinical substance abuse program or a setting where an individual may perform auricular detoxification under the supervision of an acupuncturist licensed by the Board.

(c) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice auricular detoxification in this State.

(2) An acupuncturist who is licensed by the Board is responsible for assuring the Board that the individual performing auricular detoxification under the supervision of the acupuncturist complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards of practice.

(3) If the individual performing auricular detoxification under this section violates any applicable laws, regulations, or standards of practice, the Board may discipline:

(i) The individual performing auricular detoxification; and

(ii) The supervising acupuncturist licensed by the Board for unprofessional conduct under § 1A-309 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 1-406 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-406
§1–406.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subtitle may be construed to:

(1) preempt, limit, or restrict the authority or discretion of the Comptroller to investigate or enforce a violation of this article;

(2) limit any power otherwise granted in this article or other laws to the Comptroller, Attorney General, State agencies, or local governments to investigate or enforce possible violations of this article;

(3) authorize a private right of action involving a violation of this article, except as specifically authorized in this article;

(4) prevent or prohibit a person from voluntarily disclosing any information concerning a violation of this article to any law enforcement agency or self–regulatory organization; or

(5) preempt, limit, restrict, or otherwise affect the rights and rewards provided to qui tam plaintiffs under the Maryland False Claims Act.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-320 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-320
§1–320.
Status: in_force

The Executive Director may:

(1) investigate the manufacture, sale, purchase, use, and transportation of industrial alcohol unfit for beverage use to the extent reasonably necessary to prevent conversion into an alcoholic beverage fit for consumption; and

(2) request information and assistance from other administrative units of the State, county, and municipal governments, county and municipal police departments, and all prosecuting officers as considered necessary by the Executive Director to carry out this article and provisions of the Tax – General Article relating to alcoholic beverages.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-503 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-503
§1–503.
Status: in_force

A county or municipality may not authorize or certify residential property to be rented or leased unless the owner of the property:

(1) states in writing to the county or municipality under penalty of perjury:

(i) that the residential property is not an affected property; or

(ii) that the residential property is an affected property that has been registered and for which the registration has been renewed in accordance with §§ 6–811 and 6–812 of the Environment Article; and

(2) if the property is an affected property, provides the inspection certificate number for the inspection conducted for the current tenancy as required under § 6–815(c), § 6–817(b), or § 6–819(e) of the Environment Article.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-209 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-209
§1–209.
Status: in_force

(a) Each board shall assess each applicant for a license or a renewal of a license a fee established in accordance with the provisions of § 19-111 of the Health - General Article.

(b) Each board shall transfer the fees assessed under this subsection to the Maryland Health Care Commission Fund on a quarterly basis.
Md. Code, Land Use § 1-408 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-408
§1–408.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A sensitive areas element shall include the goals, objectives, principles, policies, and standards designed to protect sensitive areas from the adverse effects of development.

(2) A charter county shall consider wildlife movement and habitat connectivity when enacting, adopting, amending, or executing a plan in accordance with § 1–405 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) Beginning October 1, 2013, the Department of Natural Resources shall provide a statewide forest resource inventory to local jurisdictions at least every 5 years, to be available for the local comprehensive plan review by local jurisdictions required under § 1–416(a) of this subtitle and § 3–301(a) of this article.

(2) The Department of Planning shall coordinate with the Department of Natural Resources and the State Highway Administration to provide each charter county with updated information on habitat connectivity concerns and current and planned wildlife crossings.

(c) Before the plan is adopted, the Department of the Environment and the Department of Natural Resources shall review the sensitive areas element to determine whether the proposed plan is consistent with the programs and goals of the departments.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 1-106 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-106
§1–106.
Status: in_force

Except in matters of inheritance, descent, or distribution of property, “child” or an equivalent word includes an illegitimate child.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1430 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 14 / Section 1-1430
§1–1430.
Status: in_force

(a) An authority shall convey title to property relating to a project and release collateral in accordance with this section when:

(1) (i) the principal of and interest on bonds issued to finance or refinance the project, including any refunding bonds, have been fully paid and retired; or

(ii) adequate provision has been made to fully pay and retire the bonds;

(2) all other conditions of the trust agreement have been satisfied; and

(3) the lien of the trust agreement has been released.

(b) On satisfaction of the conditions under subsection (a) of this section, an authority promptly shall execute any deed, conveyance, release, or document and take any other action necessary to convey title to the property and release collateral free of any lien or encumbrance created through the authority.
Md. Code, Insurance § 1-301 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-301
§1–301.
Status: in_force

In addition to any administrative penalty otherwise applicable, a person that willfully violates any provision of this article, with respect to which a greater penalty is not provided by other applicable State law, is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100,000.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-223 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-223
§1–223.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “controlled dangerous substance” has the meaning stated in § 5–101 of the Criminal Law Article.

(b) On treatment for pain, a health care provider, based on the clinical judgment of the health care provider, shall prescribe:

(1) The lowest effective dose of an opioid; and

(2) A quantity that is no greater than the quantity needed for the expected duration of pain severe enough to require an opioid that is a controlled dangerous substance unless the opioid is prescribed to treat:

(i) A substance–related disorder;

(ii) Pain associated with a cancer diagnosis;

(iii) Pain experienced while the patient is receiving end–of–life, hospice, or palliative care services; or

(iv) Chronic pain.

(c) The dosage, quantity, and duration of an opioid prescribed under subsection (b) of this section shall be based on an evidence–based clinical guideline for prescribing controlled dangerous substances that is appropriate for:

(1) The health care service delivery setting for the patient;

(2) The type of health care services required by the patient; and

(3) The age and health status of the patient.

(d) (1) When a patient is prescribed an opioid under subsection (b) of this section, the patient shall be advised of the benefits and risks associated with the opioid.

(2) When a patient is co–prescribed a benzodiazepine with an opioid that is prescribed under subsection (b) of this section, the patient shall be advised of the benefits and risks associated with the benzodiazepine and the co–prescription of the benzodiazepine.

(e) A violation of subsection (b) or (d) of this section is grounds for disciplinary action by the health occupations board that regulates the health care provider who commits the violation.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 1-103 — MD Code / Article get / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-103
§1–103.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Unless personal service or some other method of notice is expressly required in this article or by the Maryland Rules, the first notice required to be given a person is sufficient if deposited as first-class mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the addressee at the address last known to the sender.

(2) At the expense of the estate, the orphans’ court may require or the personal representative may elect to have the first notice given by restricted delivery mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the addressee at the address last known to the sender, with delivery restricted to the addressee.

(b) A subsequent notice is sufficient if deposited as first-class mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the same address at which the first notice was received or, after notice in writing from the addressee of a change of address, to his new address.

(c) If no return receipt is received apparently signed by the addressee, and there is no proof of actual notice, no action taken in a proceeding may prejudice the rights of the person entitled to notice unless proof is made by verified writing to the satisfaction of the court or register that reasonable efforts to locate the addressee and warn him of the pendency of the action have been made.

(d) If the person to whom notice is sent is a minor or disabled person, and the minority or disability was not known to the sender at the time of the first notice, but was later discovered, any subsequent notice shall be sent to the judicially appointed guardian, if any, or, if none, the parent of the minor or disabled person, or other person who has assumed responsibility for the minor or disabled person.

(e) (1) A person, including a guardian or a guardian ad litem, may waive notice by a writing signed by the person or the person’s attorney and filed in the proceeding.

(2) A personal representative is not required to give notice to himself or herself.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-504 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-504
§1–504.
Status: in_force

In addition to reporting, as required under § 6–848.2 of the Environment Article, any known noncompliance of an affected property with the provisions of Title 6, Subtitle 8 of the Environment Article, a county or municipality may forward to the Department of the Environment any information obtained under this subtitle regarding residential property.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-207.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-207.1
§1–207.
Status: in_force

§1–207.1.

(a) In this section, “health care practitioner” means a person who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized under this article to provide health care services in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession.

(b) The Department shall:

(1) Identify, in consultation with stakeholders who wish to participate, up–to–date, evidence–based, written information relating to attention–deficit/hyperactivity disorder that:

(i) Has been reviewed by medical experts, mental health care practitioners, and national and local organizations specializing in the provision of services for the treatment of attention–deficit/hyperactivity disorder;

(ii) Is designed for use by health care practitioners and the families of children and adolescents who are diagnosed with attention–deficit/hyperactivity disorder;

(iii) Is culturally and linguistically appropriate for potential recipients of the information; and

(iv) Includes:

1. Treatment options for attention–deficit/hyperactivity disorder, including medication usage, behavioral health services, and nonpharmacological intervention strategies; and

2. Contact information for national and local education programs and support services; and

(2) Post the information identified by the Department under item (1) of this subsection in printable form on the Department’s Web site that may be accessed by health care practitioners engaged in treating children and adolescents for attention–deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-403 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-403
§1–403.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Unless otherwise provided for in this article, a person may not manufacture, blend, rectify, bottle, or allow to be manufactured, blended, rectified, or bottled any alcoholic beverages except on premises licensed under this article.

(2) A person may not buy, bargain, sell, borrow, loan, manufacture, possess, transport, or allow to be bought, bargained, sold, loaned, manufactured, possessed, or transported any personal property designed, used, or intended for use directly or immediately in connection with the unlawful manufacture of alcoholic beverages.

(b) In addition to any other fine or penalty under this article, a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-501 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-501
§1–501.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “entity” includes:

(1) A corporation;

(2) A limited liability company;

(3) A limited liability partnership;

(4) A limited partnership;

(5) A limited liability limited partnership;

(6) A professional corporation;

(7) A trade name filer; and

(8) A business trust.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 1-307 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-307
§1–307.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the “Tax Expenditure Evaluation Act”.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1A-312 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1A / Subtitle 3 / Section 1A-312
§1A–312.
Status: in_force

On the application of an individual whose license has been suspended or revoked, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its full authorized membership, may reinstate a suspended or revoked license.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1104 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 11 / Section 1-1104
§1–1104.
Status: in_force

(a) An ordinance or resolution enacted under § 1–1102 of this subtitle shall provide for:

(1) eligibility requirements for participation in the program, including eligibility requirements for:

(i) energy and water efficiency projects, renewable energy devices, environmental remediation projects, and resiliency projects; and

(ii) property and property owners; and

(2) loan terms and conditions, including a provision that requires that a loan be repaid over a term not to exceed the useful life of the project as determined by the program.

(b) Eligibility requirements under subsection (a) of this section shall include a requirement that the county or municipality give due regard to the property owner’s ability to repay a loan provided under the program, in a manner substantially similar to that required for a mortgage loan under §§ 12–127, 12–311, 12–409.1, 12–925, and 12–1029 of the Commercial Law Article.
Md. Code, Land Use § 1-206 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-206
§1–206.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this subsection, “planning commission” includes a planning commission or board established under:

(i) Title 2 of this article;

(ii) Division II of this article; or

(iii) Title 10 of the Local Government Article.

(2) Within 6 months after appointment to a planning commission, a member shall complete an education course that includes education on:

(i) the role of the comprehensive plan;

(ii) if applicable, proper standards for special exceptions and variances; and

(iii) the local jurisdiction’s local laws and regulations relating to zoning, planned development, subdivision, and other land use matters.

(3) The failure of a member to complete an education course under this subsection may not:

(i) invalidate a decision of the planning commission; or

(ii) be construed to create a private cause of action by any person.

(b) (1) In this subsection, “board of appeals” includes a board of appeals established under:

(i) Title 4, Subtitle 3 of this article;

(ii) § 10–403 of this article;

(iii) Division II of this article; or

(iv) Title 10 of the Local Government Article.

(2) Within 6 months after appointment to a board of appeals, a member shall complete an education course that includes education on:

(i) the role of the comprehensive plan;

(ii) proper standards for special exceptions and variances; and

(iii) the local jurisdiction’s local laws and regulations relating to zoning, planned development, subdivision, and other land use matters.

(3) The failure of a member to complete an education course under this subsection may not:

(i) invalidate a decision of the board; or

(ii) be construed to create a private cause of action by any person.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-303 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-303
§1–303.
Status: in_force

All State agencies, except where existing law expressly prohibits, shall identify, develop, and adopt methods and procedures that will assure that:

(1) Environmental amenities and values are given appropriate consideration in planning and decision-making along with economic and technical considerations;

(2) Studies are undertaken to develop and describe appropriate alternatives to present policies, programs, and procedures that involve significant adverse environmental effects or unresolved conflicts concerning uses of available resources; and

(3) Planning and decision-making involving environmental effects are undertaken with the fullest practicable provision of timely public information and understanding and in coordination with public and private organizations and individuals with jurisdiction by law, special expertise, or recognized interest.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 1-201.1 — MD Code / Article get / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-201.1
§1–201.
Status: in_force

§1–201.1.

In the absence of express language to the contrary, the rules of construction contained in this subtitle shall be applied in construing all provisions of the estates of decedents law and the terms of a will.
Md. Code, Environment § 1-807 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 1 / Subtitle 8 / Section 1-807
§1–807.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An environmental covenant and any amendment or termination of the covenant must be recorded in every county in which any portion of the real property subject to the covenant is located.

(2) For purposes of indexing, a holder shall be treated as a grantee.

(b) Except as otherwise provided under § 1-808(c) of this subtitle, an environmental covenant is subject to the laws of the state governing recording and priority of interests in real property.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 1-209 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-209
§1–209.
Status: in_force

(a) Only the State may enact a law which purports to regulate extensions of credit made by a financial institution.

(b) This section does not:

(1) Affect federal law preemption of State law;

(2) Restrict or otherwise affect local laws that establish property ownership or the rights and obligations of property owners;

(3) Restrict or otherwise affect a local government’s ability to regulate its fiscal, economic, or community development policy;

(4) Restrict or otherwise affect a local government’s ability to enact laws or adopt regulations relating to fair housing or other civil rights; or

(5) Restrict or otherwise affect a local government’s ability to establish or administer loan programs to assist residents with financial needs.
Md. Code, Land Use § 1-418 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-418
§1–418.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a charter county shall include in its comprehensive plan any plan element that is required under Part II of this subtitle in accordance with the review schedule for the local jurisdiction under § 1–417 of this subtitle.

(b) On request of a charter county and for good cause, the Department of Planning may extend the deadline under subsection (a) of this section for that charter county by no more than two 6–month extensions.

(c) A charter county that is not in compliance with this section after the deadline under subsection (a) of this section or after the expiration of any extension granted under subsection (b) of this section, may not change the zoning classification of a property until that charter county has complied with this section.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 1-201 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-201
§1–201.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided, a reference to one gender includes and applies to the other gender.
Md. Code, Environment § 1-206 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-206
§1–206.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may establish a process in collaboration with one or more boards under the Department’s direction and control that requires a board to include a notation indicating veteran status on a professional license or certificate.

(b) If the Department establishes the process described in subsection (a) of this section, an application for a professional license or certificate shall allow an applicant to:

(1) Present a certification of veteran status obtained from the Department of Veterans and Military Families in accordance with § 9–905 of the State Government Article, a DD Form 214, or other documentation acceptable to the board certifying veteran status; and

(2) Indicate that the applicant consents to:

(i) Having a notation on the applicant’s professional license or certificate indicating that the applicant is a veteran; and

(ii) Being contacted by appropriate Executive Branch agencies regarding the applicant’s eligibility for State or federal veterans benefits.

(c) If an applicant presents the required documentation and consents in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, a board shall:

(1) Include on the applicant’s professional license or certificate a notation indicating that the applicant is a veteran; and

(2) In accordance with §§ 4–304 through 4–325 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable law, and on request from an Executive Branch agency, electronically transmit to the Executive Branch agency appropriate information about the applicant.

(d) The Department and applicable boards may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 1-204 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-204
§1–204.
Status: in_force

A reference to “the Annotated Code of Maryland”, “the Annotated Code”, “the Maryland Code”, “the Code”, or “this Code” means a code of the public general laws of the State that has been adopted and made evidence of the public general laws of the State under § 10–201 of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-205 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-205
§1–205.
Status: in_force

(a) If a municipality, county, or other political subdivision of the State makes appointments to government positions under a civil service or merit system law or ordinance, the unit that provides eligibility lists for appointments shall adopt rules or regulations to grant special credit to honorably discharged veterans who have been residents of the State for at least 5 years immediately preceding the date on which the veteran takes a merit system examination.

(b) (1) The unit may determine the nature and extent of the special credit granted to veterans.

(2) The unit may grant a greater credit to veterans with a disability than to veterans who do not have a disability.

(c) The credit granted to a veteran under this section may be extended to:

(1) the spouse of a veteran if the veteran is unable to qualify for merit system appointment because of a disability; and

(2) the unmarried surviving spouse of a deceased veteran.

(d) (1) In this subsection, “health emergency” includes:

(i) a national emergency declared by the President of the United States under the National Emergencies Act;

(ii) an emergency or major disaster declared by the President of the United States under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act;

(iii) a public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under 42 U.S.C. § 247d; and

(iv) a catastrophic health emergency declared by the Governor under § 14–3A–02 of the Public Safety Article.

(2) The unit may exempt war or health emergency veterans under the age of 55 years from any age limitation or requirement.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 1-203 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-203
§1–203.
Status: in_force

(a) A requirement in this article that a document be under oath means that the document shall be supported by a signed statement made under the penalties of perjury that the contents of the document are true to the best of the knowledge, information, and belief of the individual making the statement.

(b) The oath or affirmation shall be made:

(1) before an individual authorized to administer oaths, who shall certify in writing to have administered the oath or taken the affirmation; or

(2) by a signed statement that:

(i) is in the document or attached to and made part of the document; and

(ii) is expressly made under the penalties for perjury.

(c) If the procedures provided in subsection (b)(2) of this section are used, the affidavit subjects the individual making it to the penalties for perjury to the same extent as an oath or affirmation made before an individual authorized to administer oaths.

(d) A document made under oath shall be signed:

(1) for a corporation, by an officer of the corporation authorized to do so;

(2) for a sole proprietorship, by its owner; or

(3) for a partnership, by a partner authorized to do so.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-801 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 8 / Section 1-801
§1–801.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Applicant” means an individual who applies for licensure to practice as a health care professional.

(c) “Board” means:

(1) The State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech–Language Pathologists;

(2) The State Board of Dental Examiners;

(3) The State Board of Nursing;

(4) The State Board of Examiners in Optometry;

(5) The State Board of Pharmacy;

(6) The State Board of Physicians;

(7) The State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners;

(8) The State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists;

(9) The State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and

(10) The State Board of Social Work Examiners.

(d) “Health care professional” means:

(1) An individual licensed by the State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech–Language Pathologists;

(2) A dentist licensed by the State Board of Dental Examiners;

(3) A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse licensed by the State Board of Nursing;

(4) An optometrist licensed by the State Board of Examiners in Optometry;

(5) A pharmacist licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy;

(6) A physician licensed by the State Board of Physicians;

(7) A podiatrist licensed by the State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners;

(8) An individual licensed by the State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists;

(9) A psychologist licensed by the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and

(10) An associate social worker, a graduate social worker, a certified social worker, or a certified social worker–clinical licensed by the State Board of Social Work Examiners.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1422 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 14 / Section 1-1422
§1–1422.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, in a proceeding involving the validity or enforceability of a bond or the security for a bond, the determination of an authority under this subtitle is conclusive and binding.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-305 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-305
§1–305.
Status: in_force

From among its members, the Commission annually shall elect a chair.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 1-405 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-405
§1–405.
Status: in_force

(a) “Foreign banking corporation” has the meaning stated in § 12-201(e) of this article.

(b) A foreign banking corporation may not have an automated teller machine in this State for any purpose unless:

(1) The foreign banking corporation obtains from the Commissioner a permit for the automated teller machine; or

(2) The automated teller machine is authorized under:

(i) The Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1994 or other federal law; or

(ii) Title 5, Subtitle 9 or Subtitle 10 of this article.

(c) The process for obtaining a permit for the automated teller machine is as stated in §§ 12-208 and 12-209 of this article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1402 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 14 / Section 1-1402
§1–1402.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes.

(b) The powers granted to an authority under this subtitle are supplemental to powers granted to an authority under any other law.

(c) This subtitle does not authorize an authority to:

(1) exercise the power of eminent domain; or

(2) impose any tax or special assessment.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 1-301 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-301
§1–301.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise provided by law and except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person who is convicted of being an accessory after the fact to a felony is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to the lesser of:

(1) imprisonment not exceeding 5 years; or

(2) a penalty not exceeding the maximum penalty provided by law for committing the underlying felony.

(b) (1) A person who is convicted of being an accessory after the fact to murder in the first degree is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years.

(2) A person who is convicted of being an accessory after the fact to murder in the second degree is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-407 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-407
§1–407.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Annual State park pass” means a pass issued by the Department that allows the holder unlimited day–use entry to all State parks and State park facilities for 1 year.

(3) “First responder” has the meaning stated in § 1–301 of the Public Safety Article.

(4) “Law enforcement officer” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Public Safety Article.

(b) The Department shall provide a discount of at least $40 on annual State park passes for all first responders and law enforcement officers who are Maryland residents.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 1-201 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-201
§1–201.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Governor may offer a reward in the name of the State for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of an individual who causes the death of any of the following individuals who is killed in the performance of duty:

(i) a law enforcement officer of the State or a political subdivision of the State;

(ii) a career or volunteer member of a fire department or ambulance or rescue squad; or

(iii) a sworn member of the office of State Fire Marshal.

(2) On request of the State’s Attorney of the county in which the death occurred, the Governor may set a reward for the information in an amount not exceeding $25,000 in each case.

(3) The determination of the Governor of the individual to whom a reward is to be paid is conclusive.

(b) The Governor shall include in the State budget each year the amount of any reward made under this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 1-301 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-301
§1–301.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, when a transaction bears a reasonable relation to this State and also to another state or nation, the parties may agree that the law either of this State or of such other state or nation shall govern their rights and duties.

(b) In the absence of an agreement effective under subsection (a) of this section, and except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Maryland Uniform Commercial Code applies to transactions bearing an appropriate relation to this State.

(c) If one of the following provisions of the Maryland Uniform Commercial Code specifies the applicable law, that provision governs and a contrary agreement is effective only to the extent permitted by the law (including the conflict of laws rules) so specified:

(1) Section 2–402;

(2) Sections 2A–105 and 2A–106;

(3) Section 4–102;

(4) Section 4A–507;

(5) Section 5–116;

(6) Section 6–103;

(7) Section 8–110; or

(8) Sections 9–301 through 9–307.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 1-202 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-202
§1–202.
Status: in_force

(a) A person doing business in the State is deemed a resident of the State and of the county and any municipal corporation where the business is conducted if personal property is used in or in connection with the business.

(b) A personal representative of the estate of a decedent is deemed a resident of the county where appointed.

(c) A guardian is deemed a resident of the county where appointed.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-704 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 7 / Section 1-704
§1–704.
Status: in_force

The Chesapeake Bay Trust shall use the funds it receives under § 1-703 of this subtitle only to provide grants to nonprofit organizations, community associations, civic groups, schools, or public agencies for citizen involvement projects that will enhance or promote:

(1) Public education of the State’s citizens concerning the Chesapeake Bay;

(2) The preservation or enhancement of water quality and fishery or wildlife habitat;

(3) The restoration of aquatic or land resources;

(4) Reforestation projects;

(5) The publication or production of educational materials on the Chesapeake Bay; or

(6) Training in environmental studies or environmental enhancement.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-709 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 7 / Section 1-709
§1–709.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any anticompetitive effect, the County Commissioners of Somerset County may grant an exclusive franchise to a ferry company to operate between Somerset County and Reedville, Virginia.

(b) Before granting a franchise, the County Commissioners of Somerset County shall review the proposed business and financial plan of the ferry company.

(c) The County Commissioners of Somerset County may adopt regulations to carry out this section that are consistent with any regulations adopted by the Public Service Commission that relate to ferry companies.

(d) If the ferry company does not exercise the franchise within 18 months after it is granted, the franchise becomes void.

(e) A ferry company may not conduct gaming activities on a ferry that it operates under a franchise granted under this section.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-102 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-102
§1–102.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise expressly provided by statute, the provisions of this article apply to every Maryland corporation and to all their corporate acts.

(b) (1) To the extent that rights conferred by a special act of the General Assembly are inconsistent with provisions of this article, the rights conferred by the special act govern.

(2) Unless the special act provides otherwise, the provisions of this article which are of general applicability may be used as an alternative to any of these inconsistent provisions.

(c) The requirements of this article are in addition to and not in substitution of any other requirements of law relating to any particular corporation or class of corporation.

(d) (1) To the extent that any provision of the Code which relates to a specific class of corporations conflicts with a general provision of this article, the specific provision governs.

(2) Any Maryland corporation that conducts its operations entirely outside the State may be formed and managed under the general provisions of this article without regard to the provisions relating to particular classes of corporations.

(e) The charter of every corporation formed before June 1, 1951, which is subject to repeal or modification, and the charter of every corporation formed under this article is subject to repeal or modification by public general law of the General Assembly.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-703 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 7 / Section 1-703
§1–703.
Status: in_force

A health occupations board may allow a licensee or certificate holder who is a member of one of the uniformed services deployed outside the United States or its territories to:

(1) Renew the license or certificate after the expiration of the renewal period without payment of a penalty or reinstatement fee if the late renewal is a direct result of the deployment; and

(2) Complete any continuing education or continuing competency requirements or criminal history records check required for renewal within a reasonable time after renewing the license or certificate.
Md. Code, Environment § 1-806 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 1 / Subtitle 8 / Section 1-806
§1–806.
Status: in_force

(a) A copy of an environmental covenant shall be provided by the persons and in the manner required by the agency to:

(1) Each person that signed the covenant;

(2) Each person holding a recorded interest in the real property subject to the covenant;

(3) Each person in possession of the real property subject to the covenant;

(4) Each municipality or other unit of local government in which real property subject to the covenant is located; and

(5) Any other person the Agency requires.

(b) The validity of a covenant is not affected by failure to provide a copy of the covenant as required under this section.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 1-502 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-502
§1–502.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Statewide Interoperability Radio Control Board in the Department of Information Technology.

(b) The Board consists of the following members:

(1) the Secretary of Information Technology, or the Secretary’s designee;

(2) the Secretary of State Police, or the Secretary’s designee;

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

(4) the Director of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems, or the Director’s designee;

(5) the State Interoperability Director;

(6) the Director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security, or the Director’s designee; and

(7) five members appointed by the Governor who represent local governmental entities that are either users of or contributors to the System.

(c) In selecting representatives of local governmental entities under subsection (b)(7) of this section, the Governor shall:

(1) appoint members who represent the interoperability regions of the State with expertise in public safety and communications issues relevant to varied locations;

(2) consult with the Maryland Association of Counties, the Maryland Municipal League, and appropriate local public safety organizations and professionals; and

(3) give primary consideration to State agencies and local governments that have adopted the System as a primary platform for their public safety communications needs.

(d) (1) The term of a member appointed by the Governor is 4 years and shall begin on June 1.

(2) The terms of the appointed members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on June 1, 2014.

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

(4) If a vacancy occurs after a term has begun, the Governor shall appoint a successor to represent the organization or group in which the vacancy occurs.

(5) 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.

(6) A member may be reappointed for a second 4–year term at the request of the Governor.

(e) The Secretary of Information Technology or the Secretary’s designee shall serve as the chair of the Board.

(f) The Board shall meet as necessary, but at least once each quarter.

(g) A member of the Board:

(1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Board; but

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(h) The Department of Information Technology shall provide staff to the Board, including:

(1) a director of the Board who is responsible for the daily operation of the Board; and

(2) staff to handle the increased duties related to completion and maintenance of the System.
Md. Code, Human Services § 1-208 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-208
§1–208.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Person in interest” means:

(1) a minor, if the information requested concerns treatment to which the minor has the right to consent and has consented under Title 20, Subtitle 1 of the Health - General Article;

(2) a parent, if the parental rights of the parent have not been terminated;

(3) a guardian, custodian, or representative of a minor, designated by a court, if authorized to act on behalf of or instead of a parent; or

(4) an individual authorized to act as a surrogate for a parent or guardian in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

(c) “Public agency” means a State or local government unit or a quasi-governmental entity.
Md. Code, Election Law § 1-303.2 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-303.2
§1–303.
Status: in_force

§1–303.2.

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

(2) “Correctional facility” means a facility for detaining or confining individuals that is operated by a correctional unit.

(3) “Correctional unit” has the meaning stated in § 2–401(b) of the Correctional Services Article.

(4) “Eligible voter” means an individual who:

(i) is incarcerated in a correctional facility; and

(ii) has the right to vote under State law.

(b) The State Board shall adopt regulations establishing a program to inform eligible voters of upcoming elections and how eligible voters may exercise the right to vote.

(c) The regulations adopted under subsection (b) of this section shall require the State Board or local boards to:

(1) disseminate information on eligibility requirements to register to vote and voter registration applications to eligible voters at least 30 days before the deadline to register to vote before each election;

(2) disseminate instructions on absentee voting, absentee ballot applications, and absentee ballots before each election in a timely manner;

(3) provide frequent opportunities for eligible voters to register to vote and to vote; and

(4) provide for the timely return of voter registration applications, absentee ballot applications, and absentee ballots completed by eligible voters.

(d) Each correctional facility shall cooperate fully with the State Board and the local boards in implementing the program required under this section.

(e) On or before January 15 each year, the State Board shall submit a report to the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, that includes the following information, disaggregated by correctional facility:

(1) the number of eligible voters who registered to vote, attempted to vote, and voted successfully by absentee ballot during the immediately preceding calendar year;

(2) the number of times the State Board or a local board of elections visited each correctional facility during the immediately preceding calendar year, the duration of each visit, and a description of the work done at each correctional facility;

(3) a description of any obstacles to implementing this section or § 2–501 of the Correctional Services Article; and

(4) any recommendations for improving the implementation of this section or § 2–501 of the Correctional Services Article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1423 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 14 / Section 1-1423
§1–1423.
Status: in_force

Bonds are securities:

(1) that may be deposited with and received by a unit of the State or a political subdivision of the State for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or obligations of the State is authorized by law; and

(2) in which any of the following persons or entities may legally and properly invest money, including capital that the person or entity owns or controls:

(i) an officer or a unit of the State or a political subdivision of the State;

(ii) a bank, a trust company, a savings and loan association, an investment company, or any other person conducting a banking business;

(iii) an insurance company, an insurance association, or any other person conducting an insurance business;

(iv) a personal representative, a guardian, a trustee, or any other fiduciary; and

(v) any other person.
Md. Code, Environment § 1-904 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 1 / Subtitle 9 / Section 1-904
§1–904.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person that meets the threshold standing requirements under federal law has the unconditional right and authority to intervene in a civil action brought by the Secretary under:

(i) Title 5, Subtitle 9 of this article; or

(ii) Title 9, Subtitle 3 of this article.

(2) A person shall exercise the right to intervene under paragraph (1) of this subsection in accordance with the applicable practices, procedures, and laws in the State.

(3) A person that has standing to intervene under paragraph (1) of this subsection has the same rights as an interested person or aggrieved party under the federal Clean Water Act.

(b) The State may intervene as a matter of right at any time in any proceeding brought under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-302 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-302
§1–302.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a health care practitioner may not refer a patient, or direct an employee of or person under contract with the health care practitioner to refer a patient to a health care entity:

(1) In which the health care practitioner or the practitioner in combination with the practitioner’s immediate family owns a beneficial interest;

(2) In which the practitioner’s immediate family owns a beneficial interest of 3 percent or greater; or

(3) With which the health care practitioner, the practitioner’s immediate family, or the practitioner in combination with the practitioner’s immediate family has a compensation arrangement.

(b) A health care entity or a referring health care practitioner may not present or cause to be presented to any individual, third party payor, or other person a claim, bill, or other demand for payment for health care services provided as a result of a referral prohibited by this subtitle.

(c) Subsection (a) of this section applies to any arrangement or scheme, including a cross–referral arrangement, which the health care practitioner knows or should know has a principal purpose of assuring indirect referrals that would be in violation of subsection (a) of this section if made directly.

(d) The provisions of this section do not apply to:

(1) A health care practitioner when treating a member of a health maintenance organization as defined in § 19–701 of the Health – General Article if the health care practitioner does not have a beneficial interest in the health care entity;

(2) A health care practitioner who refers a patient to another health care practitioner in the same group practice as the referring health care practitioner;

(3) A health care practitioner with a beneficial interest in a health care entity who refers a patient to that health care entity for health care services or tests, if the services or tests are personally performed by or under the direct supervision of the referring health care practitioner;

(4) A health care practitioner who refers in–office ancillary services or tests that are:

(i) Personally furnished by:

1. The referring health care practitioner;

2. A health care practitioner in the same group practice as the referring health care practitioner; or

3. An individual who is employed and personally supervised by the qualified referring health care practitioner or a health care practitioner in the same group practice as the referring health care practitioner;

(ii) Provided in the same building where the referring health care practitioner or a health care practitioner in the same group practice as the referring health care practitioner furnishes services; and

(iii) Billed by:

1. The health care practitioner performing or supervising the services; or

2. A group practice of which the health care practitioner performing or supervising the services is a member;

(5) A health care practitioner who has a beneficial interest in a health care entity if, in accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary:

(i) The Secretary determines that the health care practitioner’s beneficial interest is essential to finance and to provide the health care entity; and

(ii) The Secretary, in conjunction with the Maryland Health Care Commission, determines that the health care entity is needed to ensure appropriate access for the community to the services provided at the health care entity;

(6) A health care practitioner employed or affiliated with a hospital, who refers a patient to a health care entity that is owned or controlled by a hospital or under common ownership or control with a hospital if the health care practitioner does not have a direct beneficial interest in the health care entity;

(7) A health care practitioner or member of a single specialty group practice, including any person employed or affiliated with a hospital, who has a beneficial interest in a health care entity that is owned or controlled by a hospital or under common ownership or control with a hospital if:

(i) The health care practitioner or other member of that single specialty group practice provides the health care services to a patient pursuant to a referral or in accordance with a consultation requested by another health care practitioner who does not have a beneficial interest in the health care entity; or

(ii) The health care practitioner or other member of that single specialty group practice referring a patient to the facility, service, or entity personally performs or supervises the health care service or procedure;

(8) A health care practitioner with a beneficial interest in, or compensation arrangement with, a hospital or related institution as defined in § 19–301 of the Health – General Article or a facility, service, or other entity that is owned or controlled by a hospital or related institution or under common ownership or control with a hospital or related institution if:

(i) The beneficial interest was held or the compensation arrangement was in existence on January 1, 1993; and

(ii) Thereafter the beneficial interest or compensation arrangement of the health care practitioner does not increase;

(9) A health care practitioner when treating an enrollee of a provider–sponsored organization as defined in § 19–7A–01 of the Health – General Article if the health care practitioner is referring enrollees to an affiliated health care provider of the provider–sponsored organization;

(10) A health care practitioner who refers a patient to a dialysis facility, if the patient has been diagnosed with end stage renal disease as defined in the Medicare regulations pursuant to the Social Security Act;

(11) A health care practitioner who refers a patient to a hospital in which the health care practitioner has a beneficial interest if:

(i) The health care practitioner is authorized to perform services at the hospital; and

(ii) The ownership or investment interest is in the hospital itself and not solely in a subdivision of the hospital; or

(12) Subject to subsection (f) of this section, a health care practitioner who has a compensation arrangement with a health care entity, if the compensation arrangement is funded by or paid under:

(i) A Medicare shared savings program accountable care organization authorized under 42 U.S.C. § 1395jjj;

(ii) As authorized under 42 U.S.C. § 1315a:

1. An advance payment accountable care organization model;

2. A pioneer accountable care organization model; or

3. A next generation accountable care organization model;

(iii) An alternative payment model approved by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services;

(iv) Another model approved by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that may be applied to health care services provided to both Medicare beneficiaries and individuals who are not Medicare beneficiaries; or

(v) A value–based arrangement that meets the requirements of 42 C.F.R. § 411.357(aa)(1) through (3).

(e) A health care practitioner exempted from the provisions of this section in accordance with subsection (d) of this section shall be subject to the disclosure provisions of § 1–303 of this subtitle.

(f) If the Maryland Insurance Commissioner issues an order under § 15–143 of the Insurance Article that a compensation arrangement funded by or paid under a payment model listed in subsection (d)(12) of this section violates the Insurance Article or a regulation adopted under the Insurance Article, the exemption provided under subsection (d)(12) of this section for a health care practitioner who has the compensation arrangement with a health care entity is null and void.

(g) Subsection (d)(12) of this section may not be construed to:

(1) Permit an individual or entity to engage in the insurance business, as defined in § 1–101 of the Insurance Article, without obtaining a certificate of authority from the Maryland Insurance Commissioner and satisfying all other applicable requirements of the Insurance Article;

(2) (i) Impose additional obligations on a carrier providing incentive–based compensation to a health care practitioner under § 15–113 of the Insurance Article; or

(ii) Require the disclosure of information regarding the incentive–based compensation, except as required under § 15–113 of the Insurance Article;

(3) Authorize a health care entity to knowingly make a direct or indirect payment to a health care practitioner as an inducement to reduce or limit medically necessary services to individuals who are under the direct care of the health care practitioner;

(4) Permit an arrangement that violates:

(i) § 14–404(a)(15) of this article; or

(ii) § 8–508, § 8–511, § 8–512, § 8–516, or § 8–517 of the Criminal Law Article;

(5) Narrow, expand, or otherwise modify:

(i) Any definition in § 1–301 of this subtitle, including the definition of “in–office ancillary services”; or

(ii) Any exception in subsection (d)(4) of this section including the exception for referrals for in–office ancillary services or tests; or

(6) Require a compensation arrangement to comply with the provisions of subsection (d)(12) of this section if the compensation arrangement is exempt under any other provision of subsection (d) of this section.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 1-211 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-211
§1–211.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Depository institution” means a financial institution that:

(i) Is located in this State or maintains a branch in this State; and

(ii) Is authorized to maintain qualifying accounts.

(3) “Eligible customer” means an individual who:

(i) Maintains a qualifying account at a depository institution;

(ii) Is an adult; and

(iii) Is a resident of this State.

(4) “Qualifying account” means a savings account, share account, or other savings product or program:

(i) Offered by a depository institution;

(ii) Insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration, or a credit union share guaranty corporation that is approved by the Commissioner; and

(iii) Through which eligible customers may obtain chances to win prizes in a savings promotion raffle.

(5) “Savings promotion raffle” means a contest in which:

(i) The sole consideration required for a chance of winning designated prizes is obtained by the deposit of a specified amount of money in a qualifying account; and

(ii) Each ticket or entry has an equal chance of being drawn.

(b) A depository institution may conduct a savings promotion raffle for the exclusive benefit of eligible customers if:

(1) The depository institution maintains books and records relating to the savings promotion raffle; and

(2) The savings promotion raffle will not:

(i) Harm the depository institution’s ability to operate in a safe and sound manner; or

(ii) Mislead the depository institution’s customers.

(c) Except as preempted by federal law, the Commissioner may:

(1) Examine the conduct of a savings promotion raffle; and

(2) Issue a cease and desist order under § 5–808 of this article for a violation of this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 1-801 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 1 / Subtitle 8 / Section 1-801
§1–801.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Activity and use limitation” means a restriction or obligation created under this subtitle with respect to real property.

(c) “Agency” means the Department or any other state or federal agency that determines or approves the environmental response project pursuant to which an environmental covenant is created.

(d) “Common interest community” means a condominium, cooperative, or other real property with respect to which a person, by virtue of the person’s ownership of a parcel of real property, is obligated to pay property taxes or insurance premiums, or for maintenance, or improvement of other real property described in a recorded covenant that creates the common interest community.

(e) “Environmental covenant” means a servitude arising under an environmental response project that imposes activity and use limitations.

(f) “Environmental response project” means a plan or work performed for environmental remediation of real property that is conducted:

(1) Under a federal or state program governing environmental remediation of real property, including Title 7, Subtitle 5 of this article; or

(2) Incident to closure of a solid or hazardous waste management unit, if the closure is conducted with approval of an agency.

(g) “Holder” means the grantee of an environmental covenant.

(h) “Person” means an individual, corporation, business trust, statutory trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, government, governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, or any other legal or commercial entity.

(i) “Record”, when used as a noun, means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.

(j) “State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
Md. Code, Land Use § 1-304 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-304
§1–304.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to plan implementation and review under § 1–301(1)(ii) of this subtitle.

(b) In a priority funding area, if § 1–417 of this title or § 3–303 of this article requires an action to be “consistent with” or have “consistency with” a comprehensive plan, the term shall mean an action taken that will further, and not be contrary to, the following items in the plan:

(1) policies;

(2) timing of the implementation of the plan;

(3) timing of development;

(4) timing of rezoning; and

(5) development patterns.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-302 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-302
§1–302.
Status: in_force

(a) Any requirement in this article that a document be acknowledged or verified under oath is satisfied if the document or a signed certificate attached to and made a part of it contains a statement to the effect:

(1) Either:

(i) That the individual signing the document acknowledges it to be his act; or

(ii) If signed for a corporation or other entity, that the individual signing the document acknowledges it to be the act of that entity;

(2) In the case of articles of incorporation, that the incorporator acknowledges the articles to be his act; and

(3) As to all other matters or facts required to be verified under oath, that, to the best of the knowledge, information, and belief of the individual signing the document, these matters and facts are true in all material respects, and that the statement is made under the penalties for perjury.

(b) If the procedures provided in this section are used:

(1) The statement of acknowledgment has the same legal effect as an acknowledgment made before a person authorized to take acknowledgments; and

(2) The person making a statement required to be verified under oath is subject to the penalties for perjury to the same extent as if the statement had been verified under oath.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1425 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 14 / Section 1-1425
§1–1425.
Status: in_force

(a) An authority may:

(1) impose rates, rents, fees, and charges related to a project and for the services related to a project; and

(2) contract with any person or governmental entity to exercise its authority under this section.

(b) The rates, rents, fees, and charges established by an authority under this section shall be imposed and adjusted so that the aggregate amount of the rates, rents, fees, and charges from the project, when added to other available money, is sufficient to:

(1) pay for the expenses of the project;

(2) pay the principal of and the interest on the bonds that the authority issued for the project as they become due and payable; and

(3) create and maintain reserves required or provided for in a trust agreement.

(c) The rates, rents, fees, and charges established by an authority under this section are not subject to supervision or regulation by any unit of the State.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-508 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-508
§1–508.
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of this subtitle to provide certain remedies to abate the pollution, destruction, or substantial or unreasonable impairment of the air, water, or other natural resources of the State and therefore nothing contained in it abridges or alters rights of action or remedies which exist. A provision in this subtitle, or any act done by virtue of this subtitle, may not be construed as estopping or limiting the State or any person in the exercise of his rights to suppress nuisances or to abate any pollution.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1311 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 13 / Section 1-1311
§1–1311.
Status: in_force

(a) A county or municipality, in developing a construction or improvement project involving a bridge or other transportation facility that is adjacent to or crosses a waterway, shall consider any reasonable and appropriate measures to provide or improve in the vicinity of the bridge or other transportation facility water access for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, or any other nonmotorized water dependent recreational activity.

(b) A county or municipality, in consultation with the Department of Natural Resources and interested stakeholders, shall establish:

(1) standards and guidelines for identifying appropriate bridges and other transportation facilities to be considered for the provision or improvement of water access under this section; and

(2) best practices and cost effective strategies for accommodating water access under this section.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-609 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 6 / Section 1-609
§1–609.
Status: in_force

In the manner provided by law for the issuance of bonds for other purposes, the governing body of a county or municipality may issue bonds to:

(1) acquire property for use as a park or recreational facility;

(2) acquire the equipment for a park or recreational facility;

(3) redesign, improve, construct, develop, or extend a park or recreational facility; or

(4) provide for any appropriate capital item in cooperation with other governmental units under § 1–610 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 1-208.1 — MD Code / Article get / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-208.1
§1–208.
Status: in_force

§1–208.1.

(a) An individual who is the presumed parent of a child under this subtitle shall be considered to be the child’s parent for all purposes, including inheritance, custody and visitation, support obligations, and Child in Need of Assistance proceedings, unless the presumption of parentage is rebutted in accordance with this section.

(b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a presumption of parentage under this subtitle may be rebutted only if a court of competent jurisdiction determines in a written order that it is in the best interest of the child to receive and consider evidence that could rebut the presumption.

(2) A written order that it is not in the best interest of the child to rebut a presumption of parentage:

(i) Conclusively establishes that the presumed parent is a parent of the child for all purposes; and

(ii) May be modified or set aside only on the basis of fraud, mistake, or irregularity.

(c) An individual who is the putative father of a child in a proceeding under Title 5, Subtitle 10 of the Family Law Article may obtain and use evidence of blood or genetic testing in the proceeding to the extent authorized under Title 5, Subtitle 10 of the Family Law Article to rebut a presumption of parentage under § 1–208(c)(1) or (2) of this subtitle, regardless of whether it is in the best interest of the child.

(d) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a presumption of parentage under this subtitle may be rebutted by:

(1) Evidence of blood or genetic testing;

(2) Testimony of the mother, the presumed parent, or another individual, that the presumed parent did not have access to the mother at the time of conception; or

(3) Any other competent evidence that the presumed parent is not the father of the child.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 1-206 — MD Code / Article get / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-206
§1–206.
Status: in_force

(a) A child born or conceived during a marriage or registered domestic partnership is presumed to be the child of both spouses or registered domestic partners.

(b) (1) A child conceived by means of assisted reproduction during the marriage or registered domestic partnership of the child’s mother with the consent of the mother’s spouse or registered domestic partner is the child of both spouses for all purposes.

(2) Consent of the mother’s spouse or registered domestic partner is presumed.

(3) A child conceived by means of assisted reproduction after the death of the mother’s spouse or registered domestic partner and using the genetic material of the mother’s spouse or registered domestic partner is the child of both spouses or registered domestic partners if the child qualifies as a child of the mother’s spouse or registered domestic partner under § 1–205(a)(2) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 1-206 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-206
§1–206.
Status: in_force

Whenever process is served on a defendant in a criminal case, the process server shall leave with the defendant a copy of the process.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 1-206 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-206
§1–206.
Status: in_force

Where a public general law and a public local law enacted by the General Assembly are in conflict, the public local law shall prevail.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 1-401 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-401
§1–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Access area” means any paved walkway or sidewalk which is within 50 feet of an automated teller machine.

(2) “Access area” does not include any publicly maintained street or highway or any adjacent sidewalk.

(c) “Access device” has the meaning stated in Federal Reserve Board Regulation E, 12 C.F.R., Part 205.

(d) (1) “Automated teller machine” means any electronic information processing device located in this State which accepts or dispenses cash in connection with a credit, deposit, or convenience account.

(2) “Automated teller machine” does not include devices used:

(i) Solely to facilitate check guarantees or check authorizations;

(ii) In connection with the acceptance or dispensing of cash on a person-to-person basis, including by a store cashier; or

(iii) For the payment of goods or services.

(e) “Candlefoot power” means the light intensity of candles on a horizontal plane at 36 inches above ground level and 5 feet in front of the area to be measured.

(f) “Control” of an access area or defined parking area means to have the present authority to determine how, when, and by whom such area is to be used, maintained, lighted, and landscaped.

(g) “Customer” means an individual to whom an access device has been issued for personal, family, or household use.

(h) (1) “Defined parking area” means that portion of a parking area open for customer parking which is:

(i) Contiguous to an access area with respect to an automated teller machine;

(ii) Regularly, principally, and lawfully used for parking by users of the automated teller machine while conducting automated teller machine transactions during the hours of darkness; and

(iii) Owned or controlled by the operator of the automated teller machine or by the party leasing the automated teller machine site to the operator.

(2) “Defined parking area” includes only the single parking level of a multiple level parking area deemed by the operator of the automated teller machine to be the most directly accessible to users of the automated teller machine if the parking area otherwise satisfies the conditions contained in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) “Defined parking area” does not include a parking area which is:

(i) Not regularly used for parking by users of the automated teller machine who are conducting automated teller machine transactions during the hours of darkness; or

(ii) Physically closed to access or is marked by conspicuous signs indicating that it is closed.

(i) “Hours of darkness” means the period that begins 30 minutes after sunset and ends 30 minutes before sunrise.

(j) “Operator” means a financial institution or other person that operates an automated teller machine.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-1006 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 10 / Section 1-1006
§1–1006.
Status: in_force

(a) A health occupations board may adopt regulations to implement this subtitle.

(b) Regulations adopted by a health occupations board under subsection (a) of this section:

(1) May not establish a separate standard of care for telehealth; and

(2) Shall allow for the establishment of a practitioner–patient relationship through a synchronous telehealth interaction or an asynchronous telehealth interaction provided by a health care practitioner who is complying with the health care practitioner’s standard of care.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1103 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 11 / Section 1-1103
§1–1103.
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of a program is to provide loans to residential property owners, including low income residential property owners, and commercial property owners to finance or refinance:

(1) energy and water efficiency projects;

(2) environmental remediation projects;

(3) renewable energy projects; and

(4) resiliency projects.

(b) A private lender may provide capital for a loan provided to a commercial property owner under the program.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-306 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-306
§1–306.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law of the State effective on or before June 30, 1973, or any local law, the restrictions imposed by this subtitle are the only restrictions on the political activities of an employee of a governmental entity, except for restrictions:

(1) imposed on an employee of a local board of elections by § 2–301 of the Election Law Article; or

(2) provided in or authorized by the Montgomery County Charter and imposed on:

(i) an officer or employee of the Montgomery County government who serves in a quasi–judicial capacity; or

(ii) a member of a Montgomery County board or commission who serves in a quasi–judicial capacity.
Md. Code, Human Services § 1-205 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-205
§1–205.
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services shall adopt regulations governing access to and use of confidential information that the Department or a local department of social services possesses.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 1-205 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-205
§1–205.
Status: in_force

(a) A court in a county where a crime is committed may issue process against a person charged with the crime even if:

(1) the person is not a resident of the county; or

(2) the person is a resident of the county but leaves the county.

(b) (1) Process issued under subsection (a) of this section shall be directed to the sheriff of the county where the person resides.

(2) The sheriff shall serve and return the process as if issued by a court of the sheriff’s county.

(3) A court that issued process under subsection (a) of this section may fine a sheriff who neglects the process or delays serving and returning the process.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-203 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-203
§1–203.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to the following governmental entities:

(1) counties;

(2) municipalities;

(3) bicounty agencies;

(4) county boards of education;

(5) public corporations;

(6) special taxing districts; and

(7) other political subdivisions of the State.

(b) Each governmental entity shall give its employees who return from service in the uniformed services the same reemployment rights as provided for State employees under Title 2, Subtitle 7 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
Md. Code, Environment § 1-803 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 1 / Subtitle 8 / Section 1-803
§1–803.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any person, including a person that owns an interest in the real property, the Agency, or a municipality or other unit of local government, may be a holder of an environmental covenant.

(2) An environmental covenant may identify more than one holder.

(b) (1) The interest of a holder of an environmental covenant is an interest in real property.

(2) A right of an agency under this subtitle or under an environmental covenant, other than a right as a holder, is not an interest in real property.

(c) (1) An agency is bound by any obligation it assumes in an environmental covenant, but an agency does not assume obligations merely by signing an environmental covenant.

(2) Any person other than an agency that signs an environmental covenant is bound by the obligations the person assumes in the covenant, but signing the covenant does not change obligations, rights, or protections granted or imposed under law other than this subtitle except as provided in the covenant.

(d) (1) The provisions of this subsection apply to interests in real property in existence at the time an environmental covenant is created or amended.

(2) An interest that has priority under other law is not affected by an environmental covenant unless the person that owns the interest subordinates that interest to the covenant.

(3) A person that owns an interest that has priority under other law is not required under this subtitle to subordinate that interest to an environmental covenant or to agree to be bound by the covenant.

(4) (i) A subordination agreement may be contained in an environmental covenant covering real property or in a separate record.

(ii) If the environmental covenant covers commonly owned property in a common interest community, the record may be signed by any person authorized by the governing board of the owners’ association.

(5) An agreement by a person to subordinate an interest that has priority under other law to an environmental covenant affects the priority of that person’s interest but does not by itself impose any affirmative obligation on the person with respect to the environmental covenant.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-501 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-501
§1–501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Person” means any resident of the State of Maryland, any corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland, or any partnership, organization, association, or legal entity doing business in the State.

(c) “Political subdivision” means a county, the City of Baltimore, a multicounty agency, municipal corporation, single purpose district, and soil conservation or sanitary district.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1421 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 14 / Section 1-1421
§1–1421.
Status: in_force

(a) The corporate trustee under a trust agreement may be a trust company or bank that has the powers of a trust company in or outside the State.

(b) An expense incurred in carrying out the trust agreement or a resolution may be treated as part of the cost of the operation of a project.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 1-404 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-404
§1–404.
Status: in_force

(a) If a person uses a mark in the State, the person may register the mark in accordance with this subtitle.

(b) A person may not register a mark that:

(1) is deceptive, immoral, or scandalous;

(2) may disparage, falsely suggest a connection with, or bring into contempt or disrepute:

(i) a belief;

(ii) an individual, living or dead;

(iii) an institution; or

(iv) a national symbol;

(3) is, simulates, or includes a coat of arms, flag, or other insignia of a government;

(4) is or includes the name, portrait, or signature of a living individual, except with the written consent of the individual; or

(5) is likely, when applied to the goods or services of the person, to confuse or deceive because the mark resembles:

(i) another mark registered in the State; or

(ii) a mark or trade name that another person has used in the State and has not abandoned.

(c) (1) Unless the mark has become distinctive of the person’s goods or services, a person may not register a mark that:

(i) only describes or deceptively misdescribes goods or services;

(ii) primarily describes or deceptively misdescribes the geographic origin of goods or services; or

(iii) is primarily an individual’s name or surname.

(2) As evidence that a mark has become distinctive of the goods or services of a person, the Secretary of State may accept proof that the person has used the mark as a mark in the State or elsewhere continuously for at least 5 years immediately before the day on which the person applies for registration.

(d) A person may not register a trade name that is not a mark.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 1-402 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-402
§1–402.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not affect adversely a right or the enforcement of a right in a mark acquired in good faith at any time at common law.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1418 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 14 / Section 1-1418
§1–1418.
Status: in_force

An authority is subject to any local:

(1) land use controls;

(2) permitting processes for construction, demolition, or repair of a property; and

(3) zoning laws.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-704 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 7 / Section 1-704
§1–704.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the policy of the State to authorize each county and municipality to displace or limit competition in the area of water and sewerage systems to:

(1) assure delivery of adequate, economical, and efficient water and sewerage services;

(2) avoid duplication of water and sewerage facilities;

(3) control disease and provide for the public health and safety;

(4) prevent environmental degradation;

(5) protect natural resources;

(6) use the public right–of–way efficiently; and

(7) promote the general welfare by providing adequate water and sewerage systems.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding any anticompetitive effect, a county or municipality may:

(i) grant one or more franchises or enter into contracts for water or sewerage systems on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis;

(ii) impose franchise fees;

(iii) establish charges and rates applicable to the franchise; and

(iv) adopt rules, regulations, and licensing requirements for the operation of the franchise.

(2) If another law grants a county or municipality the authority to operate water and sewerage systems, the county or municipality shall operate the systems without regard to any anticompetitive effect.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1303 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 13 / Section 1-1303
§1–1303.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “regulation” has the meaning stated in § 10–101 of the State Government Article.

(b) This section does not apply to a unit of State government.

(c) Each governmental and quasi–governmental unit shall compile, index, and publish its regulations that affect a member of the general public.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 1-310 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-310
§1–310.
Status: in_force

(a) An obligation may be issued as subordinated to performance of another obligation of the person obligated, or a creditor may subordinate its right to performance of an obligation by agreement with either the person obligated or another creditor of the person obligated.

(b) Subordination does not create a security interest as against either the common debtor or a subordinated creditor.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-604 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 6 / Section 1-604
§1–604.
Status: in_force

(a) If a statute authorizes a health occupations board to use a system of peer review in standard of care cases and the peer reviewer or peer reviewers determine that there has been a violation of a standard of care, the board shall provide the licensee or certificate holder under investigation:

(1) An opportunity to review the final peer review report; and

(2) At least 10 business days after the report was sent to the licensee or certificate holder to provide the board with a written response.

(b) If a health occupations board receives a written response to a final peer review report, the board shall consider both the report and response before taking any action.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, health occupations boards and disciplinary panels may not reprimand a licensee or certificate holder, place a licensee or certificate holder on probation, or suspend or revoke the license of a licensee or the certificate of a certificate holder solely on the basis of the licensee’s or certificate holder’s use of a diagnostic evaluation or treatment of a patient that is integrative, complementary, alternative, or nonconventional, including in the treatment of Lyme disease or tick–borne illnesses.

(2) This subsection may not be construed to release a licensee or certificate holder from the duty to exercise a professional standard of care when evaluating and treating a patient’s medical condition.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1408 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 14 / Section 1-1408
§1–1408.
Status: in_force

The court may appoint an authority to serve as a receiver in a receivership proceeding filed by a local government.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1A-307 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1A / Subtitle 3 / Section 1A-307
§1A–307.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board shall place a licensee on inactive status if the licensee submits to the Board:

(i) An application for inactive status on the form required by the Board; and

(ii) The inactive status fee set by the Board.

(2) The Board may not place a licensee on inactive status for more than 6 years.

(b) The Board shall reactivate a license to an individual who is on inactive status if the individual complies with the renewal requirements that exist at the time the individual changes from inactive to active status.

(c) The Board may reinstate the license of a former licensee who has failed to renew the license for any reason if the former licensee:

(1) Meets the continuing education requirements of § 1A-306 of this subtitle for each year that the license has lapsed;

(2) Applies for reinstatement more than 30 days after the license renewal deadline;

(3) Submits to the Board an application for reinstatement on the form required by the Board; and

(4) Pays to the Board a reinstatement fee and a renewal fee set by the Board.

(d) The Board may not assess the reinstatement fee required under subsection (c) of this section on an individual who has been on inactive status for more than 6 years if the individual can provide documentation of maintaining an active license in another state.

(e) An individual who has been previously licensed by the Board shall obtain a license only by means of license renewal or reinstatement as provided in this article and in regulations adopted by the Board.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 1-203 — MD Code / Article get / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-203
§1–203.
Status: in_force

(a) Degrees of relationship shall be reckoned according to the method of the civil law by beginning with either of the persons in question, ascending to the common ancestor, and then descending to the other person.

(b) One degree shall be counted for each step both ascending and descending.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1301 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 13 / Section 1-1301
§1–1301.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Department” means the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.

(3) “Governing authority” means:

(i) the governing body of a county or municipality;

(ii) a board of directors; or

(iii) any other body that governs an entity to which this section applies.

(b) This section applies to the following governmental entities:

(1) counties;

(2) municipalities;

(3) bicounty or multicounty agencies;

(4) public authorities;

(5) special taxing districts; and

(6) any other political subdivision or unit of a political subdivision of the State.

(c) Each governmental entity shall have a resident agent who is:

(1) a resident of the State;

(2) a Maryland corporation; or

(3) an officer of the governmental entity.

(d) A governmental entity shall designate or change its resident agent by filing for record with the Department:

(1) a certification of the person who the charter of the governmental entity authorizes to accept service of process for the governmental entity; or

(2) absent a charter designation, a certified copy of a resolution of the governmental entity’s governing authority that authorizes the designation.

(e) (1) A governmental entity may change the address for its resident agent by filing for record with the Department a statement of the change signed by the chair or other principal officer of the governing authority of the governmental entity.

(2) A resident agent whose address changes may notify the Department by filing for record with the Department a statement of the change signed by or for the resident agent.

(f) A resident agent may resign by filing a statement of resignation with the Department.

(g) There is no fee for a filing under this section.

(h) A designation, change of agent, change of address, or resignation is effective as provided in the Corporations and Associations Article for a corporate resident agent.

(i) (1) Service of process on the resident agent of a governmental entity constitutes effective service of process under the Maryland Rules on the governmental entity in an action brought against the governmental entity.

(2) Any notice required by law to be served by personal service on the resident agent or any other agent or officer of a governmental entity may be served in the manner provided by the Maryland Rules that relate to service of process on governmental entities.

(3) Service under the Maryland Rules is equivalent to personal service on the resident agent or other agent or officer of a governmental entity.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-204 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-204
§1–204.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Eligible spouse” has the meaning stated in § 7–207 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(3) “Eligible veteran” has the meaning stated in § 7–207 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(b) (1) If a county or municipality uses a selection test for the hiring or appointment of employees, the county or municipality may adopt a local law that allows for the application of a credit of 10 points, or its equivalent, on a selection test for:

(i) an eligible spouse;

(ii) an eligible veteran;

(iii) the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service–connected disability; or

(iv) the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran.

(2) A local law adopted under paragraph (1) of this subsection:

(i) may allow for the application of a credit of two additional points, or its equivalent, on any selection test for a former prisoner of war; and

(ii) if necessary, shall clarify the application of any special credit applied under § 1–205 of this subtitle.

(c) The following applicants are ineligible for a credit under this subsection:

(1) a current employee of a county or municipality; and

(2) an eligible veteran who is convicted of a crime after being discharged from or completing military service.
Md. Code, Land Use § 1-410 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-410
§1–410.
Status: in_force

(a) Considering available data provided by the Department of the Environment, the water resources element shall identify:

(1) drinking water and other water resources that will be adequate for the needs of existing and future development proposed in the land use element of the plan; and

(2) suitable receiving waters and land areas to meet stormwater management and wastewater treatment and disposal needs of existing and future development proposed in the land use element of the plan.

(b) The Department of the Environment shall:

(1) provide, on request of a local jurisdiction, technical assistance on the development of the water resources element; and

(2) review the water resources element to determine whether the proposed plan is consistent with the programs and goals of the Department reflected in the general water resources program required under § 5–203 of the Environment Article.
Md. Code, Land Use § 1-416 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-416
§1–416.
Status: in_force

(a) At least once every 10 years, each planning commission shall review the comprehensive plan and, if necessary, revise or amend the comprehensive plan to include all:

(1) the elements required under Part II of this subtitle; and

(2) the visions set forth in § 1–201 of this title.

(b) The planning commission may prepare comprehensive plans for one or more geographic sections or divisions of the local jurisdiction if the plan for each geographic section or division is reviewed and, if necessary, revised or amended at least once every 10 years.
Md. Code, Real Property § 1-104 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-104
§1–104.
Status: in_force

Any person may vary, by agreement, the effect of any provision in this article, except (1) as provided in this article, (2) the agreement may not affect the rights of persons not parties to or otherwise bound by the agreement, and (3) as provided by § 1-103 of this title.
Md. Code, Human Services § 1-204 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-204
§1–204.
Status: in_force

This part does not prohibit:

(1) the publication, for administrative or research purposes, of statistics or other data that is classified in a manner that prevents the identification of particular persons or cases;

(2) the Department of Human Services from obtaining an individual’s financial records from a fiduciary institution in the course of verifying the individual’s eligibility for public assistance; or

(3) disclosures authorized under § 1–303 of the Financial Institutions Article.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 1-205 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-205
§1–205.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a licensed real estate associate broker or salesperson affiliated with a licensed real estate broker as an independent contractor.

(b) By August 31 of each year, the Department shall provide to the Department of Assessments and Taxation a list of persons issued licenses, certificates, or permits under this article during the previous fiscal year, to assist the Department of Assessments and Taxation in identifying new businesses within the State.

(c) The list provided under this section shall:

(1) be provided free of charge; and

(2) include, for each person on the list:

(i) the name and mailing address of the person; and

(ii) the federal tax identification number of the person or, if the person does not have a federal tax identification number, the Social Security number of the person.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 1-202 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-202
§1–202.
Status: in_force

The State may not print or have printed a State employee’s Social Security number on any type of identification card.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-209 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-209
§1–209.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “family farm” means an entity that:

(1) Is a domestic entity;

(2) (i) 1. Owns, or within 1 year after filing articles of incorporation, articles of organization, or a certificate of partnership, will own or take control of property that qualifies for agricultural use assessment under § 8-209 of the Tax - Property Article; and

2. Owns only agriculturally or residentially assessed real property and personal property that is used for agricultural purposes; or

(ii) Owns only personal property that is used for agricultural or agricultural marketing purposes;

(3) Is controlled, managed, and operated by:

(i) One individual who has an equity interest in the entity; or

(ii) Two or more individuals who have an equity interest in the entity and who share its assets and earnings;

(4) Is declared in a charter provision to be a family farm; and

(5) Has no assets other than those described in item (2) of this subsection.

(b) Within 1 year after selling all of the property described in subsection (a)(2) of this section, an individual shall file a charter amendment stating that the entity is no longer a family farm.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-404 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-404
§1–404.
Status: in_force

Before a license or alcoholic beverages permit may be issued to an employer to engage in an activity in which the employer may employ a covered employee, as defined in § 9–101 of the Labor and Employment Article, the employer shall file with the Executive Director or local licensing board:

(1) a certificate of compliance with the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act; or

(2) the number of a workers’ compensation insurance policy or binder.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 1-504 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-504
§1–504.
Status: in_force

(a) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland shall certify to the Governor for inclusion without revision in each State budget an appropriation not to exceed $500,000 to pay rent directly to counties for space occupied in county facilities by clerks of the circuit courts, as provided in this section.

(b) To the extent provided in the State budget the rent shall be calculated per net usable square foot, with no additional reimbursement of maintenance and utility cost.

(c) Unless the Administrative Office of the Courts and a county agree otherwise, the county may not decrease the net usable square footage allocated to the clerk of the circuit court for the county below the net usable square footage allotted for fiscal year 2002.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 1-109 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-109
§1–109.
Status: in_force

In a statute that authorizes a gift to or for the use of the State or any of its officers or units, “gift” includes an inter vivos gift, inter vivos endowment, bequest, devise, legacy, or testamentary endowment of any interest in real or personal property.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-215 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-215
§1–215.
Status: in_force

(a) Each health occupations board authorized to issue a license or certificate under this article shall notify all licensees or certificate holders of board vacancies.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this article, a health occupations board may give notice of a board vacancy by electronic mail or a notice on the board’s Web site.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-301 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-301
§1–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Environmental effects report” means a report on each proposed State action significantly affecting the environment, natural as well as socioeconomic and historic.

(c) “Historic resources” means those resources included in the Maryland inventory of historic sites.

(d) “Proposed State action” means requests for legislative appropriations or other legislative actions that will alter the quality of the air, land, or water resources. It does not include a request for an appropriation or other action with respect to the rehabilitation or maintenance of existing secondary roads.

(e) “State agencies” includes the executive and administrative departments, offices, boards, commissions, and other units of the State government and any such bodies created by the State.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 1-101 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-101
§1–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Circuit court” means the circuit court for a county.

(c) “Court” means the Supreme Court of Maryland, Appellate Court of Maryland, circuit court, and District Court of Maryland, or any of them, unless the context clearly requires a contrary meaning. It does not include an orphans’ court, or the Maryland Tax Court.

(d) “Judge” means a judge of a court.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-610 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 6 / Section 1-610
§1–610.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a county or municipality, by and through the parks and recreation unit or other designated unit, may join or cooperate with a federal, State, or other local governmental unit or community recreation council to acquire, lease, or maintain a park or recreational facility or provide or conduct a park or recreational activity.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-207.1 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-207.1
§1–207.
Status: in_force

§1–207.1.

(a) A corporation may file a certificate of notice for record with the Department.

(b) A certificate of notice may describe:

(1) An action by the corporation, its board of directors, or its stockholders;

(2) The occurrence of or change to facts ascertainable outside of the charter, as defined in § 2-105(b) of this article;

(3) The expiration of the period of existence of the corporation in accordance with § 3-519 of this article; or

(4) Any other information that the corporation determines should be disclosed.

(c) A certificate of notice may not:

(1) Amend, supplement, or correct the charter of the corporation in any manner; or

(2) Affect any rights or liabilities of stockholders, whether or not accrued or incurred before the certificate of notice is filed.

(d) A certificate of notice is not a part of the charter of a corporation.

(e) A director of a corporation is not required to authorize or direct the filing of a certificate of notice.

(f) A corporation is not required to file a certificate of notice for any purpose, including to indicate that there has been a change to the facts or information contained in a previously filed certificate of notice.

(g) A certificate of notice shall be executed in the manner required for charter documents by § 1-301 of this title.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-603 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 6 / Section 1-603
§1–603.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a health occupations board may not bring charges against a licensee or certificate holder based solely on events contained in a complaint the board receives more than 6 years after:

(1) The day the complainant actually discovered the facts that form the basis of the complaint; or

(2) The day when a reasonable person exercising due diligence should have discovered the facts that form the basis of the complaint.

(b) This section does not apply to a complaint based on:

(1) Criminal convictions or sexual misconduct or other similar boundary violations;

(2) Reciprocal discipline matters;

(3) Ongoing substance abuse;

(4) Fraudulent concealment of material information; or

(5) Acts that occur while a patient is a minor.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1002 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 10 / Section 1-1002
§1–1002.
Status: in_force

A hospital, as defined in § 19–301 of the Health – General Article, that is operated by a political subdivision may accept a valid credit card as payment for a bill.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-502 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-502
§1–502.
Status: in_force

Subject to § 1-503 of this subtitle, an employer may not take or refuse to take any personnel action as reprisal against an employee because the employee:

(1) Discloses or threatens to disclose to a supervisor or board an activity, policy, or practice of the employer that is in violation of a law, rule, or regulation;

(2) Provides information to or testifies before any public body conducting an investigation, hearing, or inquiry into any violation of a law, rule, or regulation by the employer; or

(3) Objects to or refuses to participate in any activity, policy, or practice in violation of a law, rule, or regulation.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 1-103 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-103
§1–103.
Status: in_force

(a) “Adult” means an individual at least 18 years old.

(b) Except as provided in § 1–401(b) of this title, as it pertains to legal age and capacity, “minor” means an individual under the age of 18 years.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-307 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-307
§1–307.
Status: in_force

(a) A health care practitioner who fails to comply with the provisions of this subtitle shall be subject to disciplinary action by the appropriate regulatory board.

(b) The appropriate regulatory board may investigate a claim under this subtitle in accordance with the investigative authority granted under this article.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-1001 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 10 / Section 1-1001
§1–1001.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Asynchronous telehealth interaction” means an exchange of information between a patient and a health care practitioner that does not occur in real time, including the secure collection and transmission of a patient’s medical information, clinical data, clinical images, laboratory results, and self–reported medical history.

(c) “Health care practitioner” means an individual who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by law to provide health care services under this article.

(d) “Synchronous telehealth interaction” means an exchange of information between a patient and a health care practitioner that occurs in real time.

(e) (1) “Telehealth” means a mode of delivering health care services through the use of telecommunications technologies by a health care practitioner to a patient at a different physical location than the health care practitioner.

(2) “Telehealth” includes synchronous and asynchronous interactions.

(3) “Telehealth” does not include the provision of health care services solely through audio–only calls, e–mail messages, or facsimile transmissions.
Md. Code, Human Services § 1-101 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-101
§1–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “County” means a county of the State or Baltimore City.

(c) “Person” means an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other entity.

(d) “State” means:

(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

(2) the District of Columbia.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 1-101 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-101
§1–101.
Status: in_force

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

(a–1) “Active duty” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(b) “Clock hour” means a minimum of 50 minutes of actual class time for each 60–minute hour.

(c) “Consumer member” means a nonprofessional member of a regulatory unit who is appointed from the general public.

(d) “County” means a county of the State and, unless expressly provided otherwise, Baltimore City.

(e) “Department” means the Maryland Department of Labor.

(f) “Partnership” includes a partnership registered as a limited liability partnership authorized by Title 9A of the Corporations and Associations Article.

(g) “Person” means an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, or representative of any kind and any partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other entity.

(h) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Labor.

(i) “State” means:

(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

(2) the District of Columbia.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 1-107 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-107
§1–107.
Status: in_force

Section captions are part of the Maryland Uniform Commercial Code.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 1-401 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-401
§1–401.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The age of majority is 18 years.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section or as otherwise specifically provided by statute, an individual at least 18 years old is an adult for all purposes and has the same legal capacity, rights, powers, privileges, duties, liabilities, and responsibilities that an individual at least 21 years old had before July 1, 1973.

(b) An individual who has attained the age of 18 years and who is enrolled in secondary school has the right to receive support and maintenance from both of the individual’s parents until the first to occur of the following events:

(1) the individual dies;

(2) the individual marries;

(3) the individual is emancipated;

(4) the individual graduates from or is no longer enrolled in secondary school; or

(5) the individual attains the age of 19 years.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1A-305 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1A / Subtitle 3 / Section 1A-305
§1A–305.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this title, a license authorizes the licensee to practice acupuncture while the license is effective.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-106 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-106
§1–106.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Active duty” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(c) “Active service member” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(d) “Armed forces” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(e) “Informational meeting” means a meeting, open to the public, at which the applicant or the Department of Natural Resources presents information concerning a permit or certificate application. An informational meeting is not a contested case hearing nor an agency hearing under § 10–202(d) of the State Government Article.

(f) “Public hearing” means a meeting, open to the public, at which the Department of Natural Resources receives oral and written comments concerning a decision to issue or deny a permit or certificate. A public hearing is not a contested case hearing nor an agency hearing under § 10–202(d) of the State Government Article.

(g) “Service member” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(h) “Uniformed services” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(i) “Veteran” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Insurance § 1-208 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-208
§1–208.
Status: in_force

A requirement in this article that a document be under oath means that the document shall be supported by:

(1) a written statement signed by the individual making it in which the individual solemnly affirms under the penalties of perjury that the contents of the document are true to the best of the individual’s knowledge, information, and belief; or

(2) a certification of an officer authorized to administer an oath that a named individual made oath that the contents of the document are true to the best of the individual’s knowledge, information, and belief.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 1-307 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-307
§1–307.
Status: in_force

This subtitle is the Maryland Uniform Preservation of Private Business Records Act.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1307 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 13 / Section 1-1307
§1–1307.
Status: in_force

The population count used after each decennial census to create the legislative districts that are used to elect the governing body of a county or a municipality:

(1) may not include individuals who:

(i) were incarcerated in State or federal correctional facilities, as determined by the decennial census; and

(ii) were not residents of the State before their incarceration; and

(2) shall include individuals incarcerated in State or federal correctional facilities, as determined by the decennial census, at their last known residence before incarceration if the individuals were residents of the State.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 1-114.1 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-114.1
§1–114.
Status: in_force

§1–114.1.

“Reserve component” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-207 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-207
§1–207.
Status: in_force

(a) If any charter document or other corporate document filed with the Department under Titles 1 through 5 or Title 8 of this article contains any typographical error, error of transcription, or other error or has been defectively executed, the document may be corrected by the filing of a certificate of correction.

(b) A certificate of correction shall set forth:

(1) The title of the document being corrected;

(2) The name of each party to the document being corrected;

(3) The date that the document being corrected was filed; and

(4) The provision in the document as previously filed and as corrected and, if execution of the document was defective, the manner in which it was defective.

(c) A certificate of correction may not:

(1) Alter the wording of any resolution which was adopted by the board of directors, the board of trustees, the stockholders, or the shareholders of a party to the document being corrected; or

(2) Make any other change or amendment which would not have complied in all respects with the requirements of this article at the time the document being corrected was filed.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a certificate of correction shall be executed in the same manner in which the document being corrected is required to be executed at the time of the filing of the certificate of correction.

(2) A certificate of correction to articles of incorporation shall be executed by the incorporator or in the manner provided in § 1-301 of this title.

(e) A certificate of correction may not:

(1) Change the effective date of the document being corrected; or

(2) Affect any right or liability accrued or incurred before its filing, except that any right or liability accrued or incurred by reason of the error or defect being corrected shall be extinguished by the filing if the person having the right has not detrimentally relied on the original document.
Md. Code, Land Use § 1-414 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-414
§1–414.
Status: in_force

In addition to the requirements for the plan under Part II of this subtitle, a planning commission shall implement the visions set forth in § 1–201 of this title through the plan.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 1-503 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-503
§1–503.
Status: in_force

(a) A person engaged in a trade or business who, in the course of that trade or business, receives more than $10,000 in currency in 1 transaction shall keep a record of the transaction and shall file with the Department within 15 days of the date of the transaction a report of the transaction.

(b) The reporting requirements of this section are complied with if the person engaged in a trade or business files with the Department a duplicate copy of the report required by 26 U.S.C. § 6050-I.

(c) The Secretary shall adopt regulations appropriate to carry out the purposes of this subtitle and to provide for exemption of transactions that are clearly of a legitimate nature for which mandatory reporting would serve no useful purpose.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-301 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-301
§1–301.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “Division director” means the director of the Field Enforcement Division of the Office of the Executive Director.
Md. Code, Environment § 1-604 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 1 / Subtitle 6 / Section 1-604
§1–604.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) After the Department receives the permit application, the Department shall prepare a tentative determination, which shall include the following information:

(i) A proposal to issue or to not issue a permit;

(ii) Any proposed permit limitations and conditions;

(iii) A brief explanation of the Department’s tentative determination; and

(iv) Any proposed schedule of compliance.

(2) If the tentative determination is to issue a permit, the tentative determination shall include a draft permit, which shall be available to the public for inspection and copying.

(3) The Department shall publish a notice of the tentative determination. This publication shall allow 30 calendar days for public comment before the issuance of the final determination.

(4) (i) The Department shall schedule a public hearing on the tentative determination when a written request for a public hearing is made within 20 days of publication of a notice of the tentative determination.

(ii) The public hearing may be canceled if all persons who made timely written requests withdraw the requests prior to the meeting. In addition, the Department may schedule a public hearing on a tentative determination at its discretion.

(b) (1) The Department shall prepare a final determination if:

(i) Written comments adverse to the tentative determination were received by the Department within 30 days after the publication of the notice of tentative determination pursuant to this section;

(ii) Comments adverse to the tentative determination were received in writing at, or within 5 days after, the public hearing conducted pursuant to this section;

(iii) Comments adverse to the tentative determination were received orally at the public hearing conducted pursuant to this section and the Department prepared a transcript of the comments made at the hearing; or

(iv) The final determination is substantively different from the tentative determination and all persons aggrieved by the final determination have not waived, in writing, their right to request a contested case hearing.

(2) If the Department is required to prepare a final determination under this section, the Department shall publish a notice of the final determination.

(3) If the Department is not required to prepare a final determination under this section, the tentative determination is a final decision by the Department when the permit is issued or denied.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-502 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-502
§1–502.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies to the regulation in any manner, by a county or municipality, of residential property that is rented or leased, including regulation by the issuance or renewal of:

(1) a license or registration to authorize the owner of residential property to engage in the business of renting or leasing the residential property;

(2) a license or registration to authorize residential property to be rented or leased; or

(3) a certification that residential property that is rented or leased is in compliance with a local housing, livability, or property maintenance code.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1106 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 11 / Section 1-1106
§1–1106.
Status: in_force

(a) A county or municipality may issue bonds to finance loans made through a program.

(b) To issue a bond, a county or municipality shall adopt an ordinance or a resolution that specifies the maximum principal amount of the bond.

(c) In the ordinance or resolution, the county or municipality may:

(1) specify the items listed in subsection (d) of this section;

(2) authorize the finance board of the county or municipality to specify those items by ordinance or resolution; or

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

(d) For each issuance of a bond, the county or municipality may specify:

(1) the principal amount;

(2) the interest rate or, for floating or variable rates of interest, the method to determine the interest rate;

(3) the manner and terms of sale, including whether by competitive or negotiated sale;

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

(5) the form and denomination;

(6) the source, manner, times, and places to pay principal or interest;

(7) conditions for redemption before maturity;

(8) the purposes for which proceeds may be spent;

(9) the source of security; and

(10) other provisions that are necessary or desirable to effect the program.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 1-309 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-309
§1–309.
Status: in_force

(a) A term providing that one party or that party’s successor in interest may accelerate payment or performance or require collateral or additional collateral “at will” or when the party “deems itself insecure”, or words of similar import, means that the party has power to do so only if that party in good faith believes that the prospect of payment or performance is impaired.

(b) The burden of establishing lack of good faith is on the party against which the power has been exercised.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 1-105 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-105
§1–105.
Status: in_force

If any provision or clause of the Maryland Uniform Commercial Code or its application to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the Maryland Uniform Commercial Code that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of the Maryland Uniform Commercial Code are severable.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-405 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-405
§1–405.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “organized crime” means any combination or conspiracy:

(1) To engage in criminal activity as a significant source of income or livelihood; or

(2) To violate, aid, or abet the violation of criminal laws relating to prostitution, gambling, loan sharking, drug abuse, illegal drug distribution, counterfeiting, extortion, or corruption of law-enforcement officers or other public officers or employees.

(b) The Attorney General may institute a civil proceeding in the courts to forfeit the charter of any Maryland corporation and to revoke the authority of any foreign corporation to do business in this State, if:

(1) (i) A corporate officer or any person controlling the management or operation of the corporation, with the knowledge of the president and a majority of the board of directors or under circumstances where the president and a majority of the directors should have knowledge, is a person engaged in organized crime or connected directly or indirectly with an organization or criminal society engaged in organized crime; or

(ii) A director, officer, employee, agent, or stockholder acting for, through, or on behalf of a corporation in conducting its affairs purposely engages in a persistent course of organized crime or other criminal conduct with the knowledge of the president and a majority of the board of directors or under circumstances where the president and a majority of the directors should have knowledge, with the intent to compel or induce any person to deal with the corporation or to engage in organized crime; and

(2) For the prevention of future illegal conduct of the same character, the public interest requires the charter of the corporation to be forfeited and the corporation to be dissolved or the authorization to be revoked.

(c) The Attorney General may institute a civil proceeding in the courts to enjoin the operation of any business other than a corporation, including a partnership, limited partnership, unincorporated association, joint venture, or sole proprietorship, if:

(1) Any person in control of the business, who may be a partner in a partnership, a participant in a joint venture, the owner of a sole proprietorship, an employee or agent of any of these businesses, or a person who, in fact, exercises control over the operations of the business in conducting its business affairs, purposely engages in a persistent course of organized crime or other illegal conduct with the intent to compel or induce any person to deal with the business or engage in organized crime; and

(2) For the prevention of future illegal conduct of the same character, the public interest requires the operation of the business to be enjoined.

(d) (1) The proceeding authorized by subsection (b) of this section may be instituted against a corporation in any county in which it is doing business. The proceeding shall be in addition to any other proceeding authorized by law for the purpose of forfeiting the charter of a corporation or revoking the authorization of a foreign corporation to do business in this State.

(2) The proceeding authorized by subsection (c) of this section may be instituted in any county in which the noncorporate entity is doing business.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 1-406 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-406
§1–406.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for registration of a mark shall:

(1) submit to the Secretary of State:

(i) an application on the form that the Secretary of State provides; and

(ii) 3 different specimens or reproductions of the mark as used; and

(2) pay to the Secretary of State a fee of $50.

(b) A specimen or reproduction submitted under subsection (a) of this section may not include a business paper, including letterhead, a business card, or an envelope.

(c) An application shall be signed, under oath, and the original submitted under subsection (a) of this section:

(1) for an individual, by the individual;

(2) for a partnership, by a partner; or

(3) for a corporation or association, by an officer of the corporation or association.

(d) In addition to any other information required on an application form, the form shall require:

(1) the name of the applicant;

(2) the business address of the applicant;

(3) for an applicant that is a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, the state of formation;

(4) a description of the full mark including words, if applicable;

(5) a description of the goods or services with which the applicant uses the mark;

(6) a listing of the ways the mark is being used, including on uniforms, advertising, banners, the Internet, signs, vehicles, and packaging;

(7) the class under § 1–405 of this subtitle to which the goods or services belong;

(8) the date when the applicant or the applicant’s predecessor in business:

(i) first used the mark anywhere; and

(ii) first used the mark in the State; and

(9) a statement that:

(i) the applicant owns the mark;

(ii) another person does not have the right to use the mark in the State; and

(iii) the mark is not deceptively similar to a mark that another person has a right to use in the State.

(e) A single application for registration of a mark:

(1) may cover use of the mark with any number of goods or services in a single class; but

(2) may not cover use of the mark with goods or services in different classes.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-505 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-505
§1–505.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) A person may reserve the exclusive use of an entity name, including a disclosed assumed name for a foreign entity whose entity name is not available, by delivering an application to the Department for filing.

(2) The application must set forth the name and address of the applicant and the entity name proposed to be reserved.

(3) If the Department finds that the entity name applied for is available, the Department shall reserve the name for the applicant’s exclusive use for a 30-day period.

(b) (1) The owner of a reserved entity name may transfer the reservation to another person by delivering to the Department a signed notice of the transfer that states the name and address of the transferee.

(2) The transferee under this subsection:

(i) Has the exclusive use of the reserved entity name for a 30-day period starting from the date of the owner’s signed notice of the transfer provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection; and

(ii) May not transfer the reserved entity name to another person.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 1-402 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-402
§1–402.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the limitations of this subtitle and except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a whistleblower who voluntarily provides original information to the Comptroller in a sworn affidavit that, because of the original information, results in a final assessment in a covered enforcement action, or a successful outcome against a taxpayer in a related action, shall be entitled to receive a monetary award of at least 15% but not exceeding 30% of the taxes, penalties, and interest collected through the enforcement action or related action.

(b) A whistleblower who provides information to the Comptroller in a sworn affidavit that is related to original information previously reported to the Comptroller by another whistleblower who is eligible for an award under subsection (a) of this section may not be entitled to an award unless the information provided by the whistleblower materially adds to the information previously reported to the Comptroller.

(c) If two or more whistleblowers are eligible for an award under subsection (a) of this section arising out of the same covered enforcement action or related action:

(1) the total award may not exceed 30% of the taxes, penalties, and interest collected through the enforcement action or related action; and

(2) the Comptroller shall determine the allocation of the award among the eligible whistleblowers.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 1-210 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-210
§1–210.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided, the provisions of all statutes enacted after July 1, 1973, are severable.

(b) The finding by a court that part of a statute is unconstitutional or void does not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the statute, unless the court finds that the remaining valid provisions alone are incomplete and incapable of being executed in accordance with the legislative intent.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 1-302 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-302
§1–302.
Status: in_force

(a) In computing a period of time described in a statute, the day of the act, event, or default after which the designated period of time begins to run may not be included.

(b) The last day of the period of time computed under subsection (a) of this section shall be included unless:

(1) it is a Sunday or legal holiday, in which case the period runs until the end of the next day that is not a Sunday or legal holiday; or

(2) the act to be done is the filing of a paper in court and the office of the clerk of the court is not open on the last day of the period of time, or is closed for a part of a day, in which case the period runs until the end of the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, legal holiday, or day on which the office is not open the entire day during ordinary business hours.

(c) (1) When the period of time exceeds 7 days, intermediate Sundays and legal holidays shall be counted in computing the period of time.

(2) When the period of time is 7 days or less, intermediate Sundays and legal holidays may not be counted in computing the period of time.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 1-208 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-208
§1–208.
Status: in_force

§1–208. NOT IN EFFECT

** TAKES EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2030 PER CHAPTER 729 AND 730 OF 2024 **

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

(2) “Authorized tax document” means a tax document that the Comptroller has authorized or requires to be filed electronically.

(3) “Software company” means a developer of tax software.

(4) “Tax” means a tax or any other matter administered by the Comptroller in accordance with this article or any other provision of law.

(5) “Tax document” means a return, a report, or any other document relating to a tax.

(6) (i) “Tax return preparer” means a person who prepares for compensation, or who employs or engages one or more persons to prepare for compensation, an authorized tax document.

(ii) “Tax return preparer” includes a payroll service.

(7) (i) “Tax software” means a computer software program intended for tax return preparation purposes.

(ii) “Tax software” includes an off–the–shelf software program loaded onto a tax return preparer’s or taxpayer’s computer or an online tax preparation application.

(b) (1) A tax return preparer or a software company may not charge a separate fee for the electronic filing of authorized tax documents.

(2) A software company may not sell a version of the company’s tax software that charges a separate fee for the electronic filing of authorized tax documents and a version of the same tax software that does not charge the separate fee.

(c) (1) The Comptroller shall impose against a tax return preparer or software company that violates this section a civil penalty of:

(i) $500 for a first violation; or

(ii) $1,000 for a second or subsequent violation.

(2) For the purposes of this subsection, each transaction in which a customer is charged a prohibited fee or each sale to a customer of tax software that charges a prohibited fee is an independent violation.

(3) Before a civil penalty is imposed under this subsection, the Comptroller shall provide to the person against whom the civil penalty will be imposed notice of the alleged violation and an opportunity for a hearing.

(4) A person against whom a civil penalty is imposed under this subsection may seek review of the penalty under Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(5) Each civil penalty shall be paid into the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 1-204 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-204
§1–204.
Status: in_force

A “common trust fund” as defined in § 3-501(b) of the Financial Institutions Article is not subject to tax under this article.
Md. Code, Health - General § 1-202 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-202
§1–202.
Status: in_force

Before any license or permit may be issued under this article to an employer to engage in an activity in which the employer may employ a covered employee, as defined in § 9-101 of the Labor and Employment Article, the employer shall file with the issuing authority:

(1) A certificate of compliance with the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act; or

(2) The number of a workers’ compensation insurance policy or binder.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 1-304 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-304
§1–304.
Status: in_force

(a) Each county shall have in operation an enhanced 9–1–1 system.

(b) If implementation is preceded by cooperative planning, the enhanced 9–1–1 system required under subsection (a) of this section may operate as part of a multicounty system.

(c) (1) Services available through a 9–1–1 system shall include police, fire fighting, and emergency ambulance services.

(2) Other emergency and civil defense services may be incorporated into the 9–1–1 system at the discretion of the county or counties served by the 9–1–1 system.

(d) (1) The digits 9–1–1 are the primary emergency telephone number in the 9–1–1 system.

(2) A public safety agency whose services are available through the 9–1–1 system:

(i) may maintain a separate secondary backup telephone number for emergency calls; and

(ii) shall maintain a separate telephone number for nonemergency calls.

(e) Educational information that relates to emergency services made available by the State or a county:

(1) shall designate the number 9–1–1 as the primary emergency telephone number;

(2) may include a separate secondary backup telephone number for emergency calls; and

(3) shall include information on the requirements of § 1–314 of this subtitle.

(f) (1) Each public safety answering point shall notify the public safety agencies in a county 9–1–1 system of requests for emergency services in the county.

(2) Written guidelines shall be developed to govern the referral of requests for emergency services to the appropriate public safety agency.

(3) State, county, and local public safety agencies with concurrent jurisdiction shall have written agreements to ensure a clear understanding of which specific requests for emergency services will be referred to which public safety agency.

(g) Counties, other units of local government, public safety agencies, and public safety answering points may enter into cooperative agreements for the allocation of maintenance, operational, and capital costs attributable to the 9–1–1 system.

(h) (1) Each public safety answering point shall develop a written policy on the procedures to be followed by the public safety answering point when a call is received that involves an individual suffering an active mental health crisis.

(2) The written policy developed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include:

(i) the procedures to triage a call involving an individual suffering an active mental health crisis;

(ii) the resources that are available for dispatch;

(iii) the procedures for making a dispatch decision; and

(iv) training for applicable staff on implementing the procedures.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-507 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-507
§1–507.
Status: reserved

An entity name that was recorded, registered, or reserved prior to October 1, 1998, may continue to be used even if the name does not comply with the requirements of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 1-202 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-202
§1–202.
Status: in_force

(a) A requirement in this article that a document be acknowledged means that the document shall be acknowledged by an individual:

(1) As the act of that individual; or

(2) If the document is that of a corporate or other entity, as the act of that entity.

(b) A requirement in this article that a document be verified means that the document shall be verified by a declaration made under the penalties for perjury that the matters and facts contained in the document are true to the best of the knowledge, information, and belief of the individual making the declaration.

(c) The acknowledgment or verification shall be made:

(1) Before an individual authorized to take acknowledgments or administer oaths; or

(2) By a signed statement of acknowledgment or verification that:

(i) Is in the document or attached to and made part of the document; and

(ii) As to a verification, states that the statement is made under the penalties for perjury.

(d) If the procedures provided in subsection (c)(2) of this section are used:

(1) A statement of acknowledgment has the same legal effect as an acknowledgment made before an individual authorized to take acknowledgments; and

(2) A statement of verification subjects the individual making the statement to the penalties for perjury to the same extent as if the statement had been verified under oath before an individual authorized to administer oaths.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 1-114.2 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-114.2
§1–114.
Status: in_force

§1–114.2.

“Service member” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 1-401 — MD Code / Article get / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-401
§1–401.
Status: in_force

(a) A provision in an account agreement, as defined in § 1–204(b)(2) of the Financial Institutions Article, for a transfer on death is nontestamentary and shall be effective according to the provisions of § 1–204 of the Financial Institutions Article.

(b) Transfers pursuant to § 1–204 of the Financial Institutions Article are effective in the form and manner prescribed by that section and are not to be considered testamentary.

(c) Transfers on death pursuant to an operating agreement of a limited liability company or a partnership agreement of a general or limited partnership are effective according to the operating agreement or partnership agreement and are not to be considered testamentary.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 1-111 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-111
§1–111.
Status: in_force

(a) In this Code and any regulation or directive adopted under it, “legal holiday” means:

(1) January 1, for New Year’s Day;

(2) (i) January 15, for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday; or

(ii) if the United States Congress designates another day for observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, the day designated by the United States Congress;

(3) February 12, for Lincoln’s birthday;

(4) the third Monday in February, for Washington’s birthday;

(5) March 25, for Maryland Day;

(6) Good Friday;

(7) (i) May 30, for Memorial Day; or

(ii) if the United States Congress designates another day for observance of Memorial Day, the day designated by the United States Congress;

(8) June 19, for Juneteenth National Independence Day;

(9) July 4, for Independence Day;

(10) the first Monday in September, for Labor Day;

(11) September 12, for Defenders’ Day;

(12) (i) October 12, for Columbus Day; or

(ii) if the United States Congress designates another day for observance of Columbus Day, the day designated by the United States Congress;

(13) November 11, for Veterans’ Day;

(14) the fourth Thursday in November, for Thanksgiving Day;

(15) the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, for American Indian Heritage Day;

(16) December 25, for Christmas Day;

(17) each statewide general election day in the State; and

(18) each other day that the President of the United States or the Governor designates for general cessation of business.

(b) Except as otherwise expressly provided in the Code, a legal holiday shall be observed on:

(1) the date specified in subsection (a) of this section; or

(2) if that date falls on a Sunday, on the next Monday after that date.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 1-210 — MD Code / Article get / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-210
§1–210.
Status: in_force

(a) When provision is made for representation in this article, the shares shall be determined in accordance with subsections (b) and (c) of this section.

(b) (1) In the case of issue of the decedent, the property shall be divided into as many equal shares as there are children of the decedent who survive the decedent and children of the decedent who did not survive the decedent but of whom issue did survive the decedent.

(2) Each child of the decedent who did survive the decedent shall receive one share and the issue of each child of the decedent who did not survive the decedent but of whom issue did survive the decedent shall receive one share apportioned by applying to the children and other issue of each nonsurviving child of the decedent the pattern of representation provided for in this subsection for the children and other issue of the decedent and repeating that pattern with respect to succeeding generations until all shares are determined.

(c) (1) In the case of issue of a parent, grandparent, or great–grandparent of the decedent, the property shall be divided into as many equal shares as there are lineal descendants of either, or of both, of the pair of parents, grandparents, or great–grandparents, as the case may be, of the nearest degree of relationship to the decedent of whom any survived the decedent and who did so survive, and lineal descendants of the same degree who did not survive the decedent but of whom issue did survive the decedent.

(2) Each lineal descendant of the nearest degree surviving the decedent shall receive one share and the issue of each deceased lineal descendant of that degree who left issue surviving the decedent shall receive one share apportioned in the manner of representation set forth for issue of the decedent in subsection (b) of this section.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 1-501 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-501
§1–501.
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of this subtitle to require certain reports and records of transactions involving currency where such reports and records have a high degree of usefulness in criminal investigations or proceedings that pertain to the subject of the report.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-903 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 9 / Section 1-903
§1–903.
Status: in_force

Each health occupations board listed in § 1–901(b)(2) of this subtitle shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle that, to the extent practicable, are uniform and nonclinical.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 1-306 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-306
§1–306.
Status: in_force

This subtitle shall be construed and interpreted to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of the states that enact this subtitle.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-605 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 6 / Section 1-605
§1–605.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subtitle is intended to affect or limit the powers and duties of the Secretary of the Environment under § 9-252 of the Environment Article.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 1-314 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-314
§1–314.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “multiple–line telephone system” means a system that:

(1) consists of common control units, telephone sets, control hardware and software, and adjunct systems, including network and premises–based systems; and

(2) is designed to aggregate more than one incoming voice communication channel for use by more than one telephone.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person that installs or operates a multiple–line telephone system shall ensure that the system is connected to the public switched telephone network in such a way that when an individual using the system dials 9–1–1, the call connects to the public safety answering point without requiring the user to dial any other number or set of numbers.

(2) A unit of the Executive Branch of State government shall comply with paragraph (1) of this subsection on the date that the multiple–line telephone system of the unit is next upgraded.

(c) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle and except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a county’s or municipality’s designee shall be responsible for enforcing subsection (b) of this section.

(2) In the absence of a county– or municipality–designated enforcement unit, the Office of the State Fire Marshal, including the State Fire Marshal, an assistant State fire marshal, or a special assistant State fire marshal, shall be responsible for enforcing subsection (b) of this section.

(d) (1) Each county or municipality may set a fine or series of fines to be issued to a person that violates subsection (b) of this section.

(2) Revenue collected under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be returned to the county or municipality taking the enforcement action.

(e) When a county submits a request for disbursements from the 9–1–1 Trust Fund in accordance with § 1–309 of this subtitle, the county shall submit to the Board a certification of the enforcement actions taken by the county under this section.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1201 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 12 / Section 1-1201
§1–1201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Distribute” means to:

(1) give, sell, deliver, dispense, or issue;

(2) offer to give, sell, deliver, dispense, or issue; or

(3) cause or hire any person to give, sell, deliver, dispense, or issue or offer to give, sell, deliver, dispense, or issue.

(c) (1) “Tobacco product” means a product that is:

(i) intended for human inhalation, absorption, ingestion, smoking, heating, chewing, dissolving, or any other manner of consumption that is made of, derived from, or contains:

1. tobacco; or

2. nicotine; or

(ii) an accessory or a component used in any manner of consumption of a product described in item (i) of this paragraph.

(2) “Tobacco product” includes:

(i) cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff, and snus;

(ii) electronic smoking devices; and

(iii) filters, rolling papers, pipes, and liquids used in electronic smoking devices regardless of nicotine content.

(3) “Tobacco product” does not include a drug, device, or combination product authorized for sale by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 1-205 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-205
§1–205.
Status: reserved

(a) Except as otherwise expressly provided, the repeal, repeal and reenactment, or amendment of a statute does not release, extinguish, or alter a criminal or civil penalty, forfeiture, or liability imposed or incurred under the statute.

(b) A repealed, repealed and reenacted, or amended statute shall remain in effect for the purpose of sustaining any:

(1) criminal or civil action, suit, proceeding, or prosecution for the enforcement of a penalty, forfeiture, or liability; and

(2) judgment, decree, or order that imposes, inflicts, or declares the penalty, forfeiture, or liability.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1304 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 13 / Section 1-1304
§1–1304.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “civil penalty” means a civil fine or other monetary penalty administratively imposed.

(b) Unless otherwise provided by statute, ordinance, or regulation, an officer or unit of a county, municipality, bicounty agency, or board of license commissioners authorized by law to impose a civil penalty up to a specific dollar amount for violation of a statute, ordinance, or regulation shall consider the following in setting the amount of the civil penalty:

(1) the severity of the violation;

(2) the good faith of the violator; and

(3) any history of prior violations.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 1-102 — MD Code / Article get / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-102
§1–102.
Status: in_force

(a) When a writing is required to be verified by this article, verification is sufficient if the writing is signed by the person required to make the verification, and if it contains the representation contained in subsection (b) of this section.

(b) The form of verification is:

I do solemnly declare and affirm under the penalties of perjury that the contents of the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

(c) Every inventory, account, and other document containing recitations of fact must be verified.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-202 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-202
§1–202.
Status: in_force

The Secretary is responsible for the enforcement of all natural resource laws of the State, including any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this article.
Md. Code, Land Use § 1-202 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-202
§1–202.
Status: in_force

(a) A regulation adopted under this division that conflicts with any statute, local law, or other regulation shall govern if the regulation adopted under this division:

(1) requires a greater width or size of yards, courts, or other open spaces;

(2) requires a lower height of buildings;

(3) requires a reduced number of stories;

(4) requires a greater percentage of lot left unoccupied; or

(5) imposes a more restrictive standard.

(b) A statute, local law, or other regulation that conflicts with a regulation adopted under this division shall govern if the statute, local law, or other regulation:

(1) requires a greater width or size of yards, courts, or other open spaces;

(2) requires a lower height of buildings;

(3) requires a reduced number of stories;

(4) requires a greater percentage of lot left unoccupied; or

(5) imposes a more restrictive standard.

(c) (1) This subsection applies to the Maryland–Washington Regional District established under Chapter 992 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1943.

(2) This division does not supplement Chapter 992 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1943 if a local agency located within the Maryland–Washington Regional District administers municipal and regional planning and zoning.

(3) In the Maryland–Washington Regional District, the additional and supplemental powers vested by this division in a legislative body may not be considered vested in and may not be exercised by a county council acting as a district council under Chapter 992 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1943.

(4) In the Maryland–Washington Regional District, the powers vested by this division in a planning commission or board of appeals may not be considered vested in and may not be exercised by the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission, the planning board, or the board of zoning appeals of the affected county.

(5) Provisions of this division that are inconsistent with or contrary to Chapter 992 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1943 do not apply in the Maryland–Washington Regional District.

(6) This division does not affect the validity of Chapter 992 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1943.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-3A-02 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 1 / Subtitle 3A / Section 1-3A-02
§1–3A–02.
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that:

(1) the goal of regulation and taxation of cannabis in the State is to create a safe and regulated industry that benefits the public interest;

(2) the use of incarceration in enforcing prohibitions on the importation, manufacture, use, sale, and distribution of cannabis varied within the State by jurisdiction and racial classification;

(3) analysis of geographic and demographic characteristics revealed disparities in arrests, prosecution, and imprisonment for cannabis use, with a negative and disproportionate impact on some communities and neighborhoods within the State; and

(4) consequences of the disproportionate enforcement of cannabis–related offenses have contributed to the economic, public health, and social conditions of specific communities and have had significant and measurable effects on the social and financial resources available to the children, families, and local infrastructure of these communities.

(b) The General Assembly therefore finds that the public interest is served by:

(1) acknowledging and repairing the causes and consequences of disparities in arrests and imprisonment in prosecutions of cannabis–related offenses among specific populations and geographic regions;

(2) developing, among existing members of communities that have been disproportionately and negatively impacted, the capacity to ascertain and address the social and economic determinants that are fundamental to reducing the impact of longstanding inequities and improving economic, educational, and health outcomes; and

(3) being consistent with social equity principles and governance by allocating a significant portion of tax revenue from the adult–use cannabis market to the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund for distribution to local jurisdictions to be administered by the local jurisdictions.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1308 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 13 / Section 1-1308
§1–1308.
Status: in_force

To support, foster, or promote an affordable housing program for individuals or families of low or moderate income, a county or municipality may:

(1) establish local trust funds or appropriate funds;

(2) waive or modify building permit or development impact fees and charges that are not mandated under State law for the construction or rehabilitation of lower income housing units:

(i) in proportion to the number of lower income housing units of a development; and

(ii) 1. that are financed, wholly or partly, by public funding that requires mortgage restrictions or recorded covenants restricting the rental or sale of the housing units to lower income residents in accordance with specific government program requirements; or

2. that are developed by a nonprofit organization that:

A. has been exempt from federal taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for at least 3 years; and

B. requires the homebuyer to participate in the construction or rehabilitation of the housing unit;

(3) enact legislation that restricts cost and resale prices and requires development of affordable housing units as part of any subdivision in return for added density;

(4) provide land or property from the inventory of the county or municipality; and

(5) support PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) programs to encourage construction of affordable housing.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-310 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-310
§1–310.
Status: in_force

The Executive Director and all employees in the Office of the Executive Director may not accept a contribution of money or property worth at least $100 from an entity or individual associated with the alcohol, tobacco, or cannabis industries with respect to regulation of alcohol, tobacco, or cannabis.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-701 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 7 / Section 1-701
§1–701.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not apply to Baltimore City.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 1-404 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-404
§1–404.
Status: in_force

(a) At or before the time a transaction is initiated, the operator of an automated teller machine shall provide the person using the automated teller machine with notice of the fee to be charged by the operator for use of the automated teller machine by persons using access devices not issued by the operator.

(b) (1) The operator may give the notice required under subsection (a) of this section by either:

(i) Posting in a conspicuous place on or near the automated teller machine the amount of the fee; or

(ii) Listing the amount of the fee on the screen of the automated teller machine at the time the transaction is initiated.

(2) If the operator gives the notice in the manner provided by paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection, the person using the automated teller machine shall be provided with the opportunity to cancel the transaction without incurring any fee.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 1-101 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-101
§1–101.
Status: in_force

(a) In this Division I of this article the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) (1) “Community assistance” means activities designed to enhance the physical, social, or economic environment of a community to improve the health, safety, or socio–economic welfare of its citizens.

(2) “Community assistance” includes the promotion of activities specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection through the concentration and coordination in communities in the State of federal, State, regional, and local public and private resources.

(c) “County” means a county of the State or Baltimore City.

(d) “Department” means the Department of Housing and Community Development.

(e) (1) “Financial assistance” means any form of assurance, guarantee, grant, payment, or other assistance.

(2) “Financial assistance” includes a loan, loan guarantee, or reduction in the principal obligations of or rate of interest payable on a loan or portion of a loan.

(f) “Governmental unit” means an agency, authority, board, commission, council, office, or other unit or instrumentality of the government of the State or of a political subdivision of the State.

(g) “Nonprofit organization” means a corporation, foundation, or other legal entity, no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of a private shareholder or individual holding an interest in the entity.

(h) “Person” means an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other entity.

(i) “Political subdivision” means a county or municipal corporation of the State.

(j) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Housing and Community Development.

(k) “Veteran” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-403 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-403
§1–403.
Status: in_force

(a) An officer or agent of a county or municipality who is charged with the construction, improvement, or maintenance of any building or work, or the management of a public institution, may not enter into any contract that binds or purports to bind the county or municipality to pay money not previously appropriated and remaining unexpended for the purpose of the contract.

(b) If an officer or agent of a county or municipality willfully or knowingly enters into or participates in entering into a contract prohibited under subsection (a) of this section:

(1) the officer or agent is personally liable for the contract; and

(2) the county or municipality is not liable for the contract.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-611 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 6 / Section 1-611
§1–611.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a county or municipality, by and through the parks and recreation unit or other designated unit, may accept:

(1) a gift of property for use as a park or recreational facility; or

(2) other contributions for parks and recreation purposes.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1A-207 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1A / Subtitle 2 / Section 1A-207
§1A–207.
Status: in_force

A person shall have immunity from the liability described under § 5–724 of the Courts Article for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1A-313 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1A / Subtitle 3 / Section 1A-313
§1A–313.
Status: in_force

If an acupuncturist is engaged in the private practice of acupuncture in this State, the acupuncturist shall display the notice developed under § 1-207 of this article conspicuously in each office where the acupuncturist is engaged in practice.