Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-404 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-404
§6–404.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) For a contribution worth $500 or more in goods, money, or real property to an approved project, a business entity or an individual is entitled to a tax credit in the amount determined under subsection (b) of this section.

(2) No part of a tax credit under this section may be taken more than once.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the credit allowed to a business entity or an individual under this section equals 50% of the amount of contributions:

(i) that the Department approves under subsection (c) of this section; and

(ii) that were made during the taxable year for which the credit is claimed.

(2) The credit allowed under this section for any taxable year may not exceed the lesser of:

(i) $250,000; and

(ii) the total amount of tax otherwise payable by the business entity or individual for the taxable year.

(3) Any excess credit that would be allowed but for the limits of paragraph (2) of this subsection may be carried over and applied as a credit for up to 5 taxable years after the taxable year in which the contribution was made, until the full amount of the excess is used.

(c) (1) To qualify for a credit for a contribution under this section, before making a contribution, a business entity or an individual shall apply for and receive approval of the contribution from the Department.

(2) Each application for approval of a contribution shall contain:

(i) the name of the approved project to which the contribution will be made;

(ii) the amount of the contribution; and

(iii) a certification by an independent and unrelated third party as to the value of any nonmonetary contribution included or, for new goods, an invoice or receipt certifying the contribution’s net cost to the business entity or individual.

(3) The Department may not approve an application if it determines that:

(i) the maximum amount of contributions eligible for a tax credit for the project for the fiscal year will be exceeded by the sum of:

1. the amount of the proposed contribution; and

2. the total amount of contributions previously approved for that project for the fiscal year; or

(ii) the applicant has overstated the value of a nonmonetary contribution.

(4) On or before January 31 of each year, the Department shall report to the Department of Assessments and Taxation, the Comptroller, and the Maryland Insurance Administration the contributions that the Department has approved under this section in the preceding calendar year.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-501 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-501
§6–501.
Status: in_force

(a) An agreement between a charitable organization and a fund–raising counsel or professional solicitor and any subcontract or other contract in furtherance of such an agreement shall be in writing.

(b) A fund–raising counsel or professional solicitor shall submit to the Secretary of State a copy of all agreements under subsection (a) of this section on or before the earlier of:

(1) the tenth day after the agreement is made; or

(2) the start of a charitable solicitation.

(c) The text that a professional solicitor or associate solicitor uses in a charitable solicitation shall be attached to the agreement and shall include:

(1) the name of the charitable organization for which the charitable solicitation is made;

(2) the specific charitable purpose that is to be advanced with charitable contributions as shown in the registration statement; and

(3) a statement that the person who solicits charitable contributions:

(i) is a paid fund–raiser; and

(ii) on request, will provide a copy of the charitable organization’s financial statement.

(d) An agreement between a professional solicitor, fund–raising counsel, or charitable organization and a person engaged to receive or hold contributions resulting from a professional solicitor or fund–raising counsel agreement shall be attached to the professional solicitor or fund–raising counsel agreement filed with the Secretary of State.

(e) An agreement between a charitable organization and a fund–raising counsel or professional solicitor may not contain a provision that states:

(1) that the charitable organization may not use contributions from a solicitation for its charitable purposes until some or all fund–raising expenses have been paid; or

(2) that the professional solicitor or fund–raising counsel may engage in a direct mail or other solicitation in the charity’s name for the purpose of paying or offsetting preexisting fund–raising expenses.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 6-101 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-101
§6–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Boxing or wrestling contest” means a boxing, kick boxing, sparring, wrestling, or mixed martial arts contest, event, exhibition, or match.

(c) “Telecast” means:

(1) a closed circuit telecast;

(2) a subscription television broadcast; or

(3) a pay–per–view cable or satellite television broadcast.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 6-207 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-207
§6–207.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other information that the Commission requires, the annual report of a public service company shall state:

(1) the amount and kind of:

(i) authorized capital stock;

(ii) capital stock issued and outstanding;

(iii) authorized bonded indebtedness; and

(iv) bonds and other evidence of indebtedness issued and outstanding;

(2) receipts and expenditures for the year reported;

(3) the amount paid as dividends and interest on bonds or other evidence of indebtedness;

(4) the amount of salary paid to each officer, by name, and the amount paid as wages to employees;

(5) the location of the public service company’s plants with a full description of each plant and franchise, stating in detail how each franchise was acquired; and

(6) when applicable:

(i) a monthly compilation of expenditures that were the basis for any fuel rate adjustment; and

(ii) an annual recapitulation of the information required under item (i) of this item.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 6-607 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-607
§6–607.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not:

(1) provide, attempt to provide, or offer to provide electrical services for compensation in the State without an appropriate license issued under this title;

(2) assist, attempt to assist, or offer to assist in providing electrical services for compensation in the State without the required license or appropriate registration issued under this title;

(3) provide electrical services for compensation without obtaining a permit for such services if required by a local jurisdiction; or

(4) provide electrical services beyond the scope of the license issued to the individual under this title.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-1202.1 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 12 / Section 6-1202.1
§6–1202.
Status: in_force

§6–1202.1.

(a) (1) In this section, “transportation equipment”, “military equipment”, and “components of transportation or military equipment” do not include shipping pallets used to transport unpackaged fruits and vegetables.

(2) This section does not apply to:

(i) Original equipment manufacturer replacement service parts or other products manufactured before January 1, 2011, if the part or products were manufactured in compliance with applicable federal, State, and local laws; and

(ii) 1. A vehicle, as defined in § 11–176 of the Transportation Article;

2. An aircraft, as defined in § 5–101 of the Transportation Article; or

3. A product, part, or replacement part for use in a vehicle or aircraft.

(b) (1) Beginning on December 31, 2010, a person may not manufacture, lease, sell, or distribute for sale or lease in the State any of the following products that contain more than one–tenth of 1% of decaBDE by mass:

(i) Mattresses;

(ii) Upholstered furniture designed for residential use; and

(iii) Electrical or electronic equipment.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, beginning on December 31, 2012, a person may not manufacture, lease, sell, or distribute for sale or lease in the State any product that contains more than one–tenth of 1% of decaBDE by mass.

(3) Paragraph (2) of this subsection does not apply to:

(i) Transportation equipment;

(ii) Military equipment; or

(iii) Components of transportation or military equipment.

(c) On or after December 31, 2013, a person may not manufacture, lease, sell, or distribute for sale or lease in the State the following products that contain more than one–tenth of 1% of decaBDE by mass:

(1) Transportation equipment;

(2) Military equipment; or

(3) Components of transportation or military equipment.

(d) This section does not prohibit:

(1) A retailer that is in possession of a product prohibited for manufacture, lease, sale, or distribution for sale or lease under subsections (b) and (c) of this section from selling, recycling, or otherwise disposing of a product that is in the retailer’s or lessor’s inventory on or after the date that the prohibition takes effect;

(2) A person from recycling a product that contains decaBDE;

(3) A person from selling, leasing, recycling, or otherwise disposing of a product that contains recycled decaBDE;

(4) Any activity involving a product that contains decaBDE that occurs subsequent to first sale at retail; or

(5) A person from transporting or storing a product prohibited under subsections (b) and (c) of this section for later distribution outside the State.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 6-311 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-311
§6–311.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “person” has the meaning stated in Rule 1–202 of the Maryland Rules.

(b) (1) This section applies to an action against a person who had applicable insurance coverage under an insurance policy or self–insurance plan at the time the alleged liability that is the subject of the action was incurred.

(2) Subject to paragraph (1) of this subsection, this section applies to a person who is a defendant subject to a complaint, counterclaim, cross–claim, or third–party complaint.

(c) (1) On written request of a plaintiff to the action, an insurer or a person that has a self–insurance plan shall provide to the plaintiff the defendant’s last known home and business addresses if known.

(2) An insurer or a person that has a self–insurance plan, and their employees and agents, may not be civilly or criminally liable for the disclosure of information required under this subsection.

(d) A defendant who is subject to the provisions of this section is deemed to have consented to the disclosure of the information described in this section.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 6-307 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-307
§6–307.
Status: in_force

When process is served on the Department of Assessments and Taxation in accordance with the Maryland Rules, the Director shall record the date and time of the service, and shall forward a copy of the process and notice of the service to the defendant at his mailing address, if known, or to his principal place of business.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 6-102 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-102
§6–102.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “navigational aid” means a beacon, lighthouse, or other aid to navigation.

(b) This subtitle does not authorize the acquisition of more than 5 acres to be used for a navigational aid.

(c) If land that is needed for a navigational aid is under navigable waters and the United States submits to the Governor an application that describes the site, the Governor may:

(1) cede jurisdiction over the land; and

(2) convey any title that the State holds in the land.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-606 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-606
§6–606.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to § 6–606.1 of this subtitle, a credit union may make a loan to a member that is secured by real or leasehold property in accordance with written real estate lending policies established by the board as provided in this section.

(b) A loan under this section shall be:

(1) Secured by a deed of trust or mortgage on real or leasehold property; and

(2) Amortized over a period of 30 years or less.

(c) The Commissioner may review the lending policies of the credit union and order changes.

(d) (1) This subsection does not apply to an extension of credit or loan made by a credit union on or after October 1, 1994.

(2) A loan under this section that is secured by a first mortgage may be made at any rate of interest that does not exceed the rate authorized by Title 12, Subtitle 1 of the Commercial Law Article for mortgage loans.

(3) A loan under this section that is secured by a second mortgage may be made at any rate of interest that does not exceed the rate authorized by Title 12, Subtitle 4 of the Commercial Law Article.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-310 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-310
§6–310.
Status: reserved

(a) There is a Neighborhood Business Development Fund.

(b) The Department shall use the Fund to:

(1) operate and pay expenses of the Program; and

(2) provide financial assistance to small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and microenterprises.

(c) (1) The Department shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(e) The Fund consists of:

(1) money appropriated in the State budget for the Program;

(2) any repayment or prepayment of financial assistance under this subtitle or under the State Action Loans for Targeted Areas Program under former Article 83B, Title 4, Subtitle 6, of the Code;

(3) money transferred to the Fund from any other fund as provided in this article;

(4) money received from the sale, assignment, or other disposition of Program loans and equity interests;

(5) other money received by the Program under this subtitle or from the Community Development Administration under Subtitle 2 of this title; and

(6) investment earnings of the Fund.

(f) The Fund shall be invested in the same way as other State money.

(g) With the approval of the Legislative Policy Committee and, subject to § 7–209 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, after the first 8 months of a fiscal year, the Department may transfer unencumbered money in the Fund to:

(1) any other fund established under this title;

(2) the Community Development Administration to provide financial assistance to business projects; and

(3) the Maryland Housing Fund under Title 3 of this article to provide insurance, credit enhancement, or a guaranty on:

(i) a Program loan; or

(ii) a business project loan, bond, or security that is issued, made, or purchased by the Community Development Administration under Title 4 of this article.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-401 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-401
§6–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Approved project” means a project that the Department approves under § 6–405 of this subtitle.

(c) “Business entity” means a person that conducts a trade or business in the State and is subject to:

(1) the State income tax on individuals or corporations;

(2) the public service company franchise tax; or

(3) the insurance premiums tax.

(d) “Individual” means an individual as defined under § 10–101 of the Tax – General Article.

(e) “Nonprofit organization” means a nonprofit corporation, foundation, or other legal entity that is exempt from federal income tax under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(f) “Priority funding area” means a priority funding area under § 5–7B–02 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(g) “Redevelopment assistance” means the money that nonprofit organizations spend for labor and materials used directly in the physical improvement of part or all of a priority funding area.
Md. Code, Insurance § 6-115 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-115
§6–115.
Status: in_force

An insurer may claim a credit against the premium tax payable under this subtitle for:

(1) wages paid to a qualified employee with a disability; and

(2) (i) child care provided or paid for by the insurer for the children of a qualified employee with a disability as provided under § 21–309 of the Education Article; or

(ii) transportation provided or paid for by the insurer for a qualified employee with a disability as provided under § 21–309 of the Education Article.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-905.3 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 9 / Section 6-905.3
§6–905.
Status: in_force

§6–905.3.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, on or after October 1, 2018, a marketer may not knowingly sell or provide to a consumer individually or as a product component:

(1) An electric switch containing mercury;

(2) An electric relay containing mercury; or

(3) A gas valve switch containing mercury.

(b) This section does not apply to an electric switch, an electric relay, or a gas valve switch that is sold or provided to replace a switch or relay that is a component of a larger product in use on or before October 1, 2018, if:

(1) The larger product is used in manufacturing;

(2) The larger product is used in a generating, transmission, or distributing facility for electric energy, gas, or water;

(3) The switch or relay is integrated with, and not physically separate from, other components of the larger product;

(4) The use of the switch or relay is required under federal law or regulation; or

(5) The manufacturer of the larger product has not approved for use in the larger product a switch or relay that does not contain mercury.

(c) (1) A person that violates this section is liable for a civil penalty to be collected in a civil action in the circuit court for any county in the State not exceeding:

(i) $1,000 for a first offense;

(ii) $2,500 for a second offense; or

(iii) $5,000 for a third or subsequent offense.

(2) (i) In addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity, after an opportunity for a hearing, the Department may impose a fine for each violation of this section, not exceeding:

1. $1,000 for a first offense;

2. $2,500 for a second offense; or

3. $5,000 for a third or subsequent offense.

(ii) The Department shall consider the following in assessing the fine in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph:

1. The willfulness of the violation;

2. The extent to which the violation was known, but uncorrected, by the violator;

3. The extent to which the violation resulted in actual harm to human health or the environment;

4. The nature and degree of injury to, or interference with, general welfare and health; and

5. The extent to which the current violation is part of a pattern of the same or a similar type of violation by the violator.

(3) Each day a violation continues is a separate offense under this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 6-213 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-213
§6–213.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in § 3-102 of this article:

(1) Every resolution, rule, regulation, form, order, and directive adopted by or relating to the former Maryland Port Authority remains in effect until changed by the Administrator or the Secretary; and

(2) Every reference in this Code, any other law, ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation, order, directive, legal action, contract, or any other document to the Maryland Port Authority means the Maryland Port Administration.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-708 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 7 / Section 6-708
§6–708.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, a credit union may borrow money for the purchase of fixed assets.

(2) The term of the loan may not exceed:

(i) 15 years for borrowings secured by real or leasehold property; and

(ii) 5 years for borrowings secured by other fixed assets.

(b) A credit union may borrow money for a purpose other than the purchase of fixed assets as long as the total borrowing does not exceed the greater of:

(1) Two times the net worth of the borrowing credit union; or

(2) 10% of the total assets of the borrowing credit union.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 6-615 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-615
§6–615.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of each nonprofit institution of higher education shall submit a research endowment plan to the Authority prior to submitting its first request for a distribution of matching funds from the Fund.

(b) The research plan shall include:

(1) any information requested by the Authority to ensure compliance with the requirements of this subtitle; and

(2) a demonstration of interest from qualified private donors to meet the criteria established by the Authority.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 6-213 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-213
§6–213.
Status: in_force

The plant nutrient content of each commercial fertilizer shall remain uniform for the period of registration. No percentage of any guaranteed plant nutrient element may be changed in a manner that lowers the crop-producing quality of the commercial fertilizer, even if the fertilizer is registered subsequently.
Md. Code, Education § 6-1012 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 10 / Section 6-1012
§6–1012.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “nonclassroom teacher” means a position in a school for which, if the individual earns NBC, the individual is eligible to join the career ladder, including:

(1) Administrators;

(2) Assistant principals;

(3) Instructional specialists; and

(4) Principals.

(b) (1) Except as provided under paragraph (2) of this subsection, each teacher or nonclassroom teacher who pursues NBC shall receive from the State an amount equal to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards fees associated with the initial completion and renewal of NBC.

(2) Each teacher and nonclassroom teacher may only receive payment under this subsection for one retake of each assessment on the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

(c) Each county shall pay to the State one–third of the cost for each teacher or nonclassroom teacher who receives funds under subsection (b) of this section to pursue NBC.

(d) (1) A teacher or a nonclassroom teacher who does not complete all the requirements for assessment by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards shall reimburse the State the full amount of the funds received under subsection (b) of this section.

(2) The State shall reimburse the county the amount received under subsection (c) of this section on receipt of the reimbursement from a teacher or nonclassroom teacher under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection do not apply to a teacher or nonclassroom teacher who completes all the requirements for assessment by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards but does not obtain NBC.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 6-217 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-217
§6–217.
Status: in_force

(a) When a sentence of confinement that is to be served is imposed for a violent crime as defined in § 7–101 of the Correctional Services Article for which a defendant will be eligible for parole under § 7–301(c) or (d) of the Correctional Services Article, the court shall state in open court the minimum time the defendant must serve before becoming eligible for parole and before becoming eligible for conditional release under mandatory supervision under § 7–501 of the Correctional Services Article.

(b) The statement required by subsection (a) of this section is for information only and is not a part of the sentence.

(c) The failure of a court to comply with subsection (a) of this section does not affect the legality or efficacy of the sentence.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 6-315 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-315
§6–315.
Status: in_force

The State Board may investigate or act in a disciplinary proceeding against a licensee notwithstanding:

(1) a lapse, by operation of law, of the State license of the licensee;

(2) a suspension of the State license of the licensee by order of the State Board or a court; or

(3) a voluntary surrender of the State license of the licensee to the State Board.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 6-103 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-103
§6–103.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The date for trial of a criminal matter in the circuit court shall be set within 30 days after the earlier of:

(i) the appearance of counsel; or

(ii) the first appearance of the defendant before the circuit court, as provided in the Maryland Rules.

(2) The trial date may not be later than 180 days after the earlier of those events.

(b) (1) For good cause shown, the county administrative judge or a designee of the judge may grant a change of the trial date in a circuit court:

(i) on motion of a party; or

(ii) on the initiative of the circuit court.

(2) If a circuit court trial date is changed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, any subsequent changes of the trial date may only be made by the county administrative judge or that judge’s designee for good cause shown.

(c) The Supreme Court of Maryland may adopt additional rules to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 6-103 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-103
§6–103.
Status: in_force

Operating property of a railroad or public utility located in the State is subject to property tax.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 6-108 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-108
§6–108.
Status: in_force

(a) The owner or operator of a high voltage line shall perform any act that is reasonably necessary to carry out the safety measures required by § 6-107 of this title to guard effectively against accidental contact with the high voltage line:

(1) after notification from a person who intends to perform an activity listed under § 6-106 of this subtitle within 10 feet of a high voltage line;

(2) after the person who intends to perform the activity has made any appropriate arrangements; and

(3) within a reasonable time.

(b) This section does not require an owner or operator of a high voltage line to:

(1) bear the expense of any safety measure required by this title; or

(2) de-energize or ground any high voltage line if doing so would:

(i) substantially interfere with service to the public; or

(ii) endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the public.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-1309 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 13 / Section 6-1309
§6–1309.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other penalty provided by law, a violation of this subtitle is:

(1) An unfair or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of Title 13 of the Commercial Law Article; and

(2) Subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions contained in Title 13 of the Commercial Law Article.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 6-103 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-103
§6–103.
Status: in_force

(a) This title does not affect the right of any local jurisdiction of the State:

(1) to regulate locally the quality and character of work of a person who engages in the business of providing electrical services by establishing a system of registrations, permits, fees, and inspections designed to:

(i) ensure compliance with and implementation of State and local building laws; or

(ii) enforce other local laws protecting public health and safety;

(2) to require a person who engages in the business of providing electrical services to submit any plan or specification for approval before the electrical services are provided;

(3) to establish a local board to:

(i) carry out items (1) and (2) of this subsection;

(ii) take any disciplinary action, except for revocation of a license issued by the State Board, against the holder of a local registration or the holder of a local permit who violates any provision of this title or any local law; and

(iii) report any enforcement activity to the State Board;

(4) except as provided in §§ 6–504 and 6–602 of this title and subject to the requirements of this section, to require an examination before issuing a registration to provide electrical services within the local jurisdiction; or

(5) to collect, from a person who is registered with a local board, fees for:

(i) an examination for a registration to provide electrical services;

(ii) issuance and renewal of the registration; or

(iii) an inspection.

(b) If a local jurisdiction registers any class of electricians other than master electricians, journeyperson electricians, or apprentice electricians, that class is also under the control and supervision of the local board.

(c) (1) Beginning July 1, 2021, a local jurisdiction may not issue licenses for apprentice, journeyperson, or master electricians.

(2) A local jurisdiction that licensed apprentice–level, journeyperson–level, or master–level electricians before July 1, 2021, may continue to register the electricians according to the same rules and requirements for licenses issued before July 1, 2021, if the local jurisdiction complies with subsections (d) and (e) of this section.

(3) A local jurisdiction that did not license apprentice–level, journeyperson–level, or master–level electricians before July 1, 2021, may choose to register apprentice–level, journeyperson–level, or master–level electricians if it complies with subsections (d) and (e) of this section.

(d) If a local jurisdiction chooses to register apprentice–level, journeyperson–level, or master–level electricians under subsection (c) of this section, the local board shall administer the same examination as the State Board as provided under § 6–306 of this title.

(e) On or before July 1, 2022, and on or before July 1 each year thereafter, a local jurisdiction that registers apprentice–level, journeyperson–level, or master–level electricians shall report to the Department:

(1) each apprentice electrician registration issued in the previous year;

(2) each journeyperson electrician registration issued in the previous year;

(3) each master electrician registration issued in the previous year;

(4) each individual who sat for a journeyperson electrician examination in the previous year;

(5) each individual who sat for a master electrician examination in the previous year; and

(6) any other information the Department requires.

(f) This title may not be construed to waive any requirement of an ordinance or regulation that sets out the type of work to be performed by a person who engages in the business of providing electrical services as required under State or local building laws.
Md. Code, Insurance § 6-303 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-303
§6–303.
Status: in_force

(a) When by or pursuant to the laws of any other state or foreign country any taxes, licenses and other fees other than fees similar to the assessment fee established under Title 2, Subtitle 5 of this article, in the aggregate, and any fines, penalties, deposit requirements or other material obligations, prohibitions or restrictions are or would be imposed upon Maryland insurers, or upon the insurance producers or representatives of such insurers, which are in excess of such taxes, licenses and other fees, in the aggregate, or which are in excess of the fines, penalties, deposit requirements or other obligations, prohibitions, or restrictions directly imposed upon similar insurers, or upon the insurance producers or representatives of such insurers, of such other state or country under the statutes of this State, so long as such laws of such other state or country continue in force or are so applied, the same taxes, licenses and other fees, in the aggregate, or fines, penalties or deposit requirements or other material obligations, prohibitions, or restrictions of whatever kind shall be imposed by the Commissioner upon the insurers, or upon the insurance producers or representatives of such insurers, of such other state or country doing business or seeking to do business in Maryland.

(b) For the purposes of this subtitle, any tax, license or other fee or other obligation imposed by a political subdivision or agency of another state or country upon Maryland insurers or their insurance producers or representatives shall be deemed to be imposed by that state or country.
Md. Code, Transportation § 6-204 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-204
§6–204.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the specific powers granted under this title, and subject to the supervision of the Commission, the Administration has the powers granted by this section.

(b) The Administration may sue and be sued in its own name.

(c) The Administration may propose for adoption by the Commission regulations to carry out the provisions of this title.

(d) Either directly or by expert consultants, the Administration may make any investigations and surveys, including:

(1) Studies of business conditions, freight rates, and port services;

(2) Physical surveys of the conditions of channels and structures;

(3) Studies of the need for additional port facilities to develop, improve, and more speedily handle commerce; and

(4) Any other study, survey, or estimate necessary for the exercise of its powers under this title.

(e) The Administration may apply for and receive grants from any federal agency for the planning, construction, operation, or financing of any port facility and may receive aid or contributions of money, property, labor, or other things of value from any source, to be held, used, and applied for the purposes for which the grants, aid, and contributions are made.

(f) The Administration may do anything necessary to promote and increase commerce within its territorial jurisdiction, including:

(1) Purchasing advertising;

(2) Engaging in public relations programs;

(3) Publishing literature;

(4) Soliciting business by correspondence and traveling representatives; and

(5) Cooperating with civic, technical, professional, and business organizations and associations.

(g) To increase the commerce of ports in this State, the Administration may establish and maintain a traffic bureau or other office to investigate and seek improvement in rates, rate structures, practices, and charges affecting these ports.

(h) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Administration may apply for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of foreign trade zones within its territorial jurisdiction and may operate and maintain these zones under the laws or regulations of the United States for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of foreign trade zones in ports of entry of the United States.

(2) The Administration may not apply for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of a foreign trade zone unless it has the specific approval of the Board of Public Works. Approval of the Board of Public Works shall be based on information and advice, as received from the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Commerce, other interested agencies of this State, and the county government of each involved county, on the potential effects of the foreign trade zone on the water resources, fisheries, and economic life of this State.

(i) The Administration may acquire, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, improve, maintain, lease as lessor or as lessee, repair, and operate either directly or through State created private operating companies port facilities within its territorial jurisdiction, including the dredging of ship channels and turning basins and the filling and grading of land.

(j) The Administration may designate the location and character of all port facilities and improvements that the Administration holds, owns, or over which it is authorized to act, and it may regulate all matters related to the location and character of these facilities and improvements.

(k) (1) In the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties under this title, the Administration may acquire and hold in its own name and may lease, convey, or otherwise dispose of any property, including:

(i) Lands lying under water;

(ii) Riparian rights in and adjacent to lands; and

(iii) Property devoted to a public use in or near the navigable waters within the territorial jurisdiction of the Administration.

(2) The acquisition by or on behalf of the Administration of personal property to be used outside of this State is not subject to Title 4, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article requiring purchases through the Department of General Services.

(l) The Administration may fix, revise, charge, and collect rates, fees, rentals, or other charges for the use of any project under its control.

(m) The Administration may appear in its own behalf before any board, commission, department, or agency of the federal government, of any state, or of any international conference and before any committee of the Congress of the United States or the General Assembly of Maryland, or any appropriate nongovernmental body, in any matter:

(1) That relates to the design, establishment, construction, extension, operation, improvement, repair, or maintenance of a project operated and maintained by the Administration under this title;

(2) That relates to rail rates, water rates, port services and charges, demurrage, switching, wharfage, towage, pilotage, differentials, discriminations, labor relations, trade practices, river and harbor improvements, aids to navigation, or permits for structures in navigable waters; or

(3) That affects the physical development or business interest of the Administration and those it serves.

(n) (1) The Administration may employ consulting engineers, accountants, attorneys, construction and financial experts, superintendents, traveling representatives, managers, clerks, stenographers, and laborers, and any other agents and employees that it considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.

(2) This subsection does not affect the duties of the Attorney General specified in § 2–106 of this article.

(o) The Administration may do anything else necessary or convenient to carry out the powers granted in this title.

(p) The exercise of the powers under this title is an essential governmental function of the State.

(q) (1) The Administration, with the approval of the Commission, may create private operating companies for the purpose of operating public port facilities.

(2) Other than employees appointed by the Commission under § 6–201.2(a) of this subtitle, employees of a private operating company created under this subsection are not State employees.
Md. Code, Insurance § 6-107 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-107
§6–107.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before March 15 of each year, each person subject to taxation under this subtitle shall:

(1) file with the Commissioner:

(i) a report of the new and renewal gross direct premiums less returned premiums written by the person during the preceding calendar year;

(ii) a report of the gross receipts received as a result of capitation payments, supplemental payments, and bonus payments made to a managed care organization during the preceding calendar year; and

(iii) if the person issues perpetual policies of fire insurance, a report of the average amount of deposits held by the person during the preceding calendar year in connection with perpetual policies of fire insurance issued on property in the State and in force during any part of that year; and

(2) pay to the Commissioner the total amount of taxes imposed by this subtitle, as shown on the face of the report, after crediting the amount of taxes paid with the declaration of estimated tax and each quarterly report filed under § 6-106 of this subtitle.

(b) The reports shall be verified in the manner and contain the information that the Commissioner requires by regulation.

(c) A person that is not otherwise required to file a report with the Commissioner under this section shall file a report and pay the tax due if the person:

(1) claimed a credit for a previous year against the tax imposed under this subtitle for a certified rehabilitation as provided under § 5A-303 of the State Finance and Procurement Article; and

(2) is subject to the recapture of the credit as provided under § 5A-303 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(d) From the insurance premium tax revenue, the Administration shall distribute each quarter the amount necessary to administer the insurance premium tax laws in the previous quarter to an administrative account.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 6-101 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-101
§6–101.
Status: in_force

This title shall be known and may be cited as Maryland Uniform Commercial Code -- Bulk Transfers.
Md. Code, Insurance § 6-119 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-119
§6–119.
Status: in_force

An insurer may claim a credit against the premium tax for One Maryland project costs and start–up costs as provided under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of the Economic Development Article.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-102 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-102
§6–102.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn:

(1) a dwelling; or

(2) a structure in or on which an individual who is not a participant is present.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of arson in the first degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 years or a fine not exceeding $50,000 or both.

(c) It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that the person owns the property.
Md. Code, Education § 6-119 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-119
§6–119.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board shall develop guidelines for an incentive program to encourage public school systems to:

(1) Adopt a teacher support system that provides year-long assistance and support to teachers through a teacher consulting program in which consulting teachers are fully trained and apply rigorous teaching standards; and

(2) Improve teacher retention during the first 5 years of service.

(b) In developing the guidelines under subsection (a) of this section, the State Board shall conduct an assessment of the advisability and feasibility of providing competitive grants to county boards to assist in the development and implementation of a teacher support incentive program.

(c) It is the intent of the General Assembly that, if money becomes available, the Governor include an appropriation in the State budget for grants for teacher support incentive programs established in accordance with the guidelines developed under this section.
Md. Code, Election Law § 6-204 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-204
§6–204.
Status: in_force

(a) Each signature page shall contain an affidavit made and executed by the individual in whose presence all of the signatures on that page were affixed and who observed each of those signatures being affixed.

(b) The affidavit shall contain the statements, required by regulation, designed to assure the validity of the signatures and the fairness of the petition process.

(c) A circulator must be at least 18 years old at the time any of the signatures covered by the affidavit are affixed.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-301 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-301
§6–301.
Status: in_force

(a) A person must have applied to register appropriately with the Secretary of State whenever the person acts as:

(1) an associate solicitor;

(2) a professional solicitor; or

(3) a fund-raising counsel.

(b) If, within 10 days after a person starts employment as an associate solicitor, the person’s name is submitted to the Secretary of State in accordance with this subtitle, the person is deemed to be registered on the first day of employment.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 6-502 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-502
§6–502.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual who is not a licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner under this title may not advertise or claim by title, abbreviation, sign, card, or any other representation that the individual practices massage, massage therapy, myotherapy, or any synonym or derivation of these terms.

(b) An individual who is a registered massage practitioner under this title, or a business entity that employs an individual who is a registered massage practitioner under this title, may not advertise to the public that the individual or business entity provides health–related therapeutic massage services.

(c) Unless authorized to practice under this title, a person may not use the title “massage therapist”, “MT”, “licensed massage therapist”, “LMT”, “massage practitioner”, “MP”, “registered massage practitioner”, or “RMP”, or any other term or title with the intent to represent that the person practices massage therapy.

(d) A law enforcement officer may demand proof of licensure or registration.
Md. Code, Human Services § 6-414 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-414
§6–414.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall adopt regulations to govern the selection and approval of an administering agency for each county.

(b) The regulations adopted under this section shall include:

(1) criteria to ensure that the selected administering agency has adequate internal controls over cash receipts, materials, supplies, and inventories; and

(2) a definition of “units of service” that shall be used to track Program utilization.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-1404 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 14 / Section 6-1404
§6–1404.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not apply to any toy regulated for cadmium exposure under the federal Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-501 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-501
§6–501.
Status: in_force

As to each interest bearing or share account of each member or depositor in a credit union, the credit union shall generally make available to any member or depositor with an existing account, in addition to actually giving to the member or depositor, on the opening of the interest bearing or share account and, later, on demand of the member or depositor the following written notice:

“Under Maryland law, all funds remaining in this interest bearing or share account become the property of this State after the account has been inactive for 3 years and notice is sent to the member or depositor at that member’s or depositor’s last known address. This account will be considered inactive if the member or depositor has not: (1) increased or decreased the amount in the account; (2) presented the passbook or other similar evidence of the account for the crediting of interest or dividends; (3) written to this credit union about the account; (4) engaged in any credit, share, or other deposit transaction with the credit union; or (5) otherwise indicated an interest in the account as evidenced by a memorandum on file with this credit union.”
Md. Code, Environment § 6-848.2 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 8 / Section 6-848.2
§6–848.
Status: in_force

§6–848.2.

A local government agency shall report to the Department any known noncompliance of an affected property with this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 6-406 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-406
§6–406.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A contractual employee is a temporary employee whose employment is governed by Title 13 of this article.

(2) An emergency employee is a temporary employee who is appointed under § 7-301 of this article.

(b) A temporary employee:

(1) is not included in the skilled service, professional service, management service, or executive service; and

(2) is not a special appointment described in § 6-405 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 6-313 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-313
§6–313.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A retail dealer or an agent or employee of a retail dealer may not:

(i) tamper with or change the quantity or quality of the contents of a container of an alcoholic beverage:

1. after the container has been lawfully sealed; and

2. while the contents remain in the container; or

(ii) except as specifically authorized by this article with respect to refillable beer and wine containers, refill a container of an alcoholic beverage with a substance after the container has been emptied of its original contents.

(2) A retail dealer may not possess a container of an alcoholic beverage that has been tampered with or refilled in violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 6-212 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-212
§6–212.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a Linked Deposit Program for Small Businesses in the Department of Housing and Community Development.

(2) The purpose of the Linked Deposit Program for Small Businesses is to stimulate opportunities for small businesses to have access to credit by assisting these businesses in obtaining loans at lower than market interest rates.

(b) A loan qualifies under the Linked Deposit Program for Small Businesses if the loan:

(1) satisfies the lending criteria of the financial institution;

(2) has a term not exceeding 10 years;

(3) is made to a small business qualified under Title 14, Subtitle 5 of this article;

(4) has an interest rate that the financial institution charges on a loan for a similar purpose and a similar term that is reduced by at least the lesser of:

(i) 2 percentage points; or

(ii) the difference between the financial institution’s rate on a 60–month certificate of deposit and the interest rate acceptable to the Treasurer for its deposits; and

(5) has points or fees charged at loan closing not exceeding 1 percent of the loan amount.

(c) The Department of Housing and Community Development shall:

(1) confirm with the Department of General Services that each loan under the Linked Deposit Program for Small Businesses is made to a business that qualifies as a small business;

(2) establish procedures for notification by the Department of General Services if a business that has an outstanding balance of a loan under the Linked Deposit Program for Small Businesses no longer qualifies as a small business;

(3) require small businesses and lenders to notify the Department of Housing and Community Development concerning final loan disposition; and

(4) report annually to the Governor, the Treasurer, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on overall performance of the Linked Deposit Program for Small Businesses.

(d) The Treasurer may establish the Linked Deposit Program for Small Businesses for investment of deposits in any financial institution that:

(1) the Treasurer has designated as a depository for State money; and

(2) makes a loan in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.

(e) (1) The Treasurer may make one or more interest bearing deposits that are equal to:

(i) the amount of the loan made by the financial institution in accordance with subsection (b) of this section; or

(ii) the aggregate amount of two or more loans made by one or more financial institutions in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.

(2) In making an interest bearing deposit under this subsection, the Treasurer may accept a rate that is up to 2 percentage points below current market rates or an index selected by the Treasurer.

(3) The Treasurer may use up to $50,000,000 to make interest bearing deposits in an amount equivalent to the amount financial institutions loan to qualified small businesses.

(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 6–202 of this subtitle, the Treasurer may make an interest bearing deposit under this subsection in any financial institution without the security required in § 6–202 of this subtitle if:

(i) the funds are initially placed for deposit with a financial institution selected by the Treasurer;

(ii) the financial institution selected by the Treasurer arranges for the further deposit of the money into one or more certificates of deposit, each in an amount of not more than the applicable Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation maximum insurance coverage limit, in one or more financial institutions for the account of the Treasurer;

(iii) at the same time the money is deposited and the certificates of deposit are issued for the benefit of the Treasurer by other financial institutions, the financial institution selected by the Treasurer receives an amount of deposits from customers of other banks or savings and loan associations equal to the amount of money initially deposited by the Treasurer;

(iv) each certificate of deposit issued for the Treasurer’s account is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for 100% of the principal and accrued interest of the certificate of deposit; and

(v) the financial institution selected by the Treasurer acts as custodian for the depositor with respect to the certificates of deposit issued for the Treasurer’s account.

(f) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, on notification by the Department of Housing and Community Development that a small business participating in the Linked Deposit Program for Small Businesses no longer qualifies as a small business under Title 14, Subtitle 5 of this article, the Treasurer shall reduce the amount of the interest bearing deposit with the participating financial institution by the outstanding balance of the loan made under this section to the small business that no longer qualifies under Title 14, Subtitle 5 of this article.

(2) A small business that loses its qualification due to revenue or employee growth may not be considered unqualified for purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(g) (1) A loan assisted by a linked deposit is not a debt of the State or a pledge of the credit of the State.

(2) The Treasurer and the State are not liable to any financial institution for payment of the principal or interest on a loan assisted by a linked deposit.

(h) The Department of Housing and Community Development and the Treasurer may adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 6-101 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-101
§6–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Administration” means the Maryland Port Administration.

(c) “Commission” means the Maryland Port Commission.

(d) “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Maryland Port Administration.

(e) “Port facility” includes any one or more or combination of:

(1) Lands, piers, docks, wharves, warehouses, sheds, transit sheds, elevators, compressors, refrigeration storage plants, buildings, structures, and other facilities, appurtenances, and equipment useful or designed for use in connection with the operation of a port;

(2) Every kind of terminal or storage structure or facility useful or designed for use in handling, storing, loading, or unloading freight or passengers at marine terminals;

(3) Every kind of transportation facility useful or designed for use in connection with any of these; and

(4) An international trade center constituting a facility of commerce and consisting of one or more buildings, structures, improvements, and areas that the Department considers necessary, convenient, or desirable for the centralized accommodation of functions, activities, and services for or incidental to the transportation of persons by water, the exchange, buying, selling, and transportation of commodities and other property in international and national waterborne trade and commerce, the promotion and protection of this trade and commerce, and governmental services related to them and other federal, state, and municipal agencies and services, including foreign trade zones, offices, marketing and exhibition facilities, terminal and transportation facilities, customhouses, custom stores, inspection and appraisal facilities, parking areas, commodity and security exchanges, and, in the case of buildings, structures, improvements, and areas in which such accommodation is afforded, all the buildings, structures, improvements, and areas, although other parts of the buildings, structures, improvements, and areas might not be devoted to purposes of the international trade center other than the production of incidental revenue available for the expenses and financial obligations of the Department in connection with the international trade center and although other parts of the buildings, structures, improvements, and areas might be rented or leased for the use or occupancy of departments, bureaus, units, or agencies of the United States, this State, or any political subdivision of this State.

(f) “Project” means any port facility acquired, constructed, controlled, or operated by the Administration, including all property acquired for the construction or operation of the port facility.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-702 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 7 / Section 6-702
§6–702.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a National Capital Strategic Economic Development Program.

(b) The Department shall administer the Program.

(c) The purpose of the Program is to:

(1) provide strategic investment in local housing and businesses to encourage healthy, sustainable communities with a growing tax base and enhanced quality of life; and

(2) focus on areas where modest investment and coordinated strategies will have an appreciable neighborhood revitalization impact.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-412 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-412
§6–412.
Status: in_force

(a) A charitable organization shall keep accurate financial records about its activities in the State in a form that will enable it to provide the information required under this title.

(b) On request, a charitable organization shall make its financial records available to the Secretary of State for inspection.

(c) A charitable organization shall keep its financial records for at least 3 years after the end of the period of registration to which they relate.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-110 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-110
§6–110.
Status: in_force

If a structure is divided into separately owned or leased units, each unit is a separate structure for purposes of prosecution under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 6-305 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-305
§6–305.
Status: in_force

In any county where planning and development regulations have legal status, the Administration shall comply with and is subject to those regulations to the same extent as a private commercial or industrial enterprise.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 6-304 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-304
§6–304.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary may collect samples of agricultural liming materials and gypsum to have them analyzed.

(b) The Secretary has full access, ingress, and egress to and from any place of business, any quarry, kiln, factory, barn, building, land, or vessel used for manufacturing, storing, transporting, or selling agricultural liming materials or gypsum. The Secretary may open any container or package containing or supposed to contain agricultural liming material or gypsum and take any sample for analysis.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 6-302 — MD Code / Article get / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-302
§6–302.
Status: in_force

The appointment of a personal representative shall be terminated in accordance with Title 10 of this article and may be terminated sooner by the personal representative’s death, disability, resignation, or removal as provided in §§ 6–303 through 6–307 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-305 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-305
§6–305.
Status: in_force

Each registration expires on the first anniversary of its effective date.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 6-307.1 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-307.1
§6–307.
Status: in_force

§6–307.1.

The State Board shall waive the experience and examination requirements for an applicant for a journeyperson electrician license if the applicant:

(1) (i) provides written proof of 4 years of work experience providing electrical services under the control and direction of a master electrician; and

(ii) submits an application for a license to the State Board on or before December 31, 2022; or

(2) provides written proof that the applicant has successfully completed an electrician apprenticeship program approved by the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning or the federal Office of Apprenticeship that consists of:

(i) at least 576 classroom hours; and

(ii) 8,000 hours of work experience.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-846 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 8 / Section 6-846
§6–846.
Status: in_force

(a) This section establishes notification requirements of a person at risk that has an elevated blood lead level greater than or equal to:

(1) Before February 24, 2006, 15 �g/dl;

(2) Between February 24, 2006, and September 30, 2019, inclusive, 10 �g/dl;

(3) Between October 1, 2019, and October 27, 2022, inclusive, 5 �g/dl;

(4) Between October 28, 2022, and December 31, 2023, inclusive, 3.5 �g/dl; and

(5) On and after January 1, 2024, the reference level.

(b) On receiving the results of a blood lead test under § 6–303 of this title indicating that a person at risk has an EBL, the Department or a local health department shall notify:

(1) The person at risk, or in the case of a minor, the parent or legal guardian of the person at risk, of the results of the test; and

(2) The owner of the affected property in which the person at risk resides or regularly spends at least 24 hours per week of the results of the test.

(c) The notices to be provided to the parent or owner under subsection (b) of this section shall be on the forms prepared by the Department, and shall contain any information required by the Department.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-614 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-614
§6–614.
Status: in_force

(a) A charitable organization or a charitable representative may not in a grossly negligent way:

(1) fail to submit to the Secretary of State when required a registration statement, annual report, or other information; or

(2) submit to the Secretary of State a registration statement, report, or other information that is materially false.

(b) A director, officer, partner, or trustee of a charitable organization or charitable representative may not cause the charitable organization or charitable representative to violate this title in a grossly negligent way.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 6-105 — MD Code / Article get / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-105
§6–105.
Status: in_force

(a) The duties and powers of a personal representative commence on the issuance of the personal representative’s letters, but when done in good faith, the personal representative’s acts occurring before appointment have the same effect as those occurring after.

(b) A personal representative may ratify and accept acts done on behalf of the estate by others if the acts would have been proper for a personal representative.
Md. Code, Human Services § 6-404 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-404
§6–404.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other responsibilities for administering the Program, the responsibilities of the Department include:

(1) designing and implementing an ongoing outreach and publicity campaign to achieve the widest possible dissemination of information about the Program to:

(i) potential applicants; and

(ii) nutrition advocacy groups in the State;

(2) receiving and reviewing applications for funding; and

(3) allocating funds for approved applications in accordance with this part.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 6-307 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-307
§6–307.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Fire Marshal shall inspect for fire exits and reasonable safety standards:

(i) all institutions owned by the State or a county or municipal corporation; and

(ii) all schools, theaters, churches, and other places of public assembly.

(2) The State Fire Marshal shall report the findings of an inspection and any recommendations to the individual in charge of the institution or other place that was inspected.

(b) (1) This subsection does not apply to a building or premises actually occupied as a private dwelling.

(2) The State Fire Marshal may enter a building or premises within the jurisdiction of the State Fire Marshal at reasonable hours to conduct an inspection that the State Fire Marshal considers necessary under this subtitle.

(c) An individual, including an employee of the State Fire Marshal, may not give prior notice of an inspection authorized under this subtitle without the written approval of the State Fire Marshal or designee of the State Fire Marshal.

(d) (1) Subject to regulations adopted by the Commission, whenever the State Fire Marshal or designee of the State Fire Marshal inspects a place of employment, a representative of the employer and an authorized employee representative shall be given an opportunity to accompany the State Fire Marshal or designee during the inspection.

(2) If there is no authorized employee representative, the State Fire Marshal or designee shall consult with a reasonable number of employees about matters of safety and health in the place of employment.

(e) (1) In this subsection, “trade secret” means a confidential formula, pattern, device, or compilation of information that:

(i) is used in an employer’s business;

(ii) gives the employer an opportunity to obtain an advantage over competitors who do not know or use the information; and

(iii) is known only to the employer and those employees to whom it is necessary to confide the information.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, any information reported to or otherwise obtained by the State Fire Marshal or designee of the State Fire Marshal in connection with an inspection or proceeding under this subtitle that contains or might reveal a trade secret is confidential.

(ii) Information described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may be disclosed only:

1. to other officers or employees responsible for carrying out this subtitle; or

2. if relevant in a proceeding under this subtitle.

(3) In a proceeding under this subtitle, the State Fire Marshal, designee of the State Fire Marshal, or a court of competent jurisdiction, as applicable, shall issue appropriate orders to protect the confidentiality of a trade secret.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-1307 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 13 / Section 6-1307
§6–1307.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Community Health and Safety Works Grant Program Fund.

(b) There is a Community Health and Safety Works Grant Program Fund.

(c) The purpose of the Fund is to provide financial assistance in the form of grants under the provisions of the Program for eligible projects.

(d) The Department shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(f) The Fund consists of:

(1) money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund;

(2) earnings from the investment of money in the Fund;

(3) interest earnings of the Fund; and

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

(g) The Fund may be used only for providing financial assistance in the form of grants under the Program.

(h) (1) The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.

(2) Any interest earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the Fund.

(i) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 6-212 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-212
§6–212.
Status: in_force

Article XI. Compacting States, Effective Date and Amendment.

(a) Any state is eligible to become a compacting state.

(b) The Compact shall become effective and binding upon legislative enactment of the Compact into law by no less than 35 of the states. The initial effective date shall be the later of July 1, 2002, or upon enactment into law by the 35th jurisdiction. Thereafter it shall become effective and binding, as to any other compacting state, upon enactment of the Compact into law by that state. The governors of nonmember states or their designees will be invited to participate in Interstate Commission activities on a nonvoting basis prior to adoption of the Compact by all states and territories of the United States.

(c) Amendments to the Compact may be proposed by the Interstate Commission for enactment by the compacting states. No amendment shall become effective and binding upon the Interstate Commission and the compacting states unless and until it is enacted into law by unanimous consent of the compacting states.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-202 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-202
§6–202.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not break and enter the dwelling of another with the intent to commit theft.

(b) A person may not break and enter the dwelling of another with the intent to commit a crime of violence.

(c) A person who violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of the felony of burglary in the first degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years.

(d) A person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of the felony of home invasion and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 25 years.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-504 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-504
§6–504.
Status: in_force

(a) A corporation, a foundation, or any other legal entity is a community development organization eligible to apply for Program funds if:

(1) the purpose of the organization is to implement a clear revitalization strategy in a neighborhood or set of neighborhoods within Baltimore City or the inner–beltway communities of Baltimore County or Anne Arundel County; and

(2) no part of the organization’s net earnings inures to the benefit of a private shareholder or an individual holding an interest in the entity.

(b) The community development organization’s application must contain a neighborhood revitalization plan that includes community enhancement projects located within a sustainable community.

(c) A community development organization may apply with another community development organization or with a community development financial institution that has the capacity and experience to assist in the financing of real estate projects within the community.

(d) The community enhancement projects for which a community development organization applies for Program funds may be located in more than one political subdivision.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-1109 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 11 / Section 6-1109
§6–1109.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any requirement which a cell manufacturer may have as a marketer under this subtitle, each cell manufacturer shall accept cells and rechargeable batteries collected in the State, including cells collected by the State, local governments, and their agencies.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a cell manufacturer shall accept cells and rechargeable batteries returned to it of the same general type which it manufactures, including cells of other brands.

(2) A cell manufacturer may not be required to accept other brands in more than a reasonable amount as determined by the Department.

(c) Each cell manufacturer has the sole responsibility for recycling or disposal of cells and rechargeable batteries returned to it.

(d) A cell manufacturer that does not produce rechargeable products may not be required to accept a rechargeable product.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 6-320 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-320
§6–320.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual may not:

(1) be intoxicated and endanger the safety of another individual or property; or

(2) be intoxicated or consume an alcoholic beverage in a public place and cause a public disturbance.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-905.4 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 9 / Section 6-905.4
§6–905.
Status: in_force

§6–905.4.

(a) This section does not apply to:

(1) Prescription drugs;

(2) Any substance regulated by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act;

(3) Biological products regulated by the federal Food and Drug Administration under the federal Public Health Service Act;

(4) Medical equipment not intended for use by nonmedical personnel; or

(5) Products that contain mercury–added products that are labeled in accordance with this section.

(b) (1) On or after April 1, 2006, unless the product is labeled in accordance with subsection (c) of this section and the regulations adopted by the Department under this section, a manufacturer or wholesaler may not sell a mercury–added product:

(i) At retail in the State; or

(ii) To a retailer in the State.

(2) On or after April 1, 2006, unless the product is labeled in accordance with subsection (c) of this section and the regulations adopted by the Department under this section, a retailer may not knowingly sell a new mercury–added product in the State.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the label of a mercury–added product shall clearly inform the purchaser or consumer that:

(i) Mercury is present in the product; and

(ii) The product shall be managed in accordance with federal and State environmental laws to minimize the release of mercury into the environment.

(2) A label that conforms to another state’s label requirements for mercury–added products satisfies the requirements of this subsection.

(d) (1) The manufacturer of a mercury–added product is responsible for affixing the label required by this section on mercury–added products manufactured on or after January 1, 2006.

(2) (i) 1. A manufacturer of a motor vehicle may meet the labeling requirements of this section by placing the label on the doorpost of a new vehicle.

2. If the servicing of a vehicle includes the addition of a mercury–added product, the label on the doorpost of the vehicle shall be appropriately updated.

(ii) A manufacturer that labels a mercury–added product in compliance with another state’s labeling requirements for the same or a similar mercury–added product satisfies the requirements of this subsection.

(e) (1) In this subsection, “mercury–added fluorescent lamp” means a fluorescent lamp that exhibits the toxicity characteristic for mercury under Title 26, Subtitle 13, Chapter 2 of the Code of Maryland Regulations.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, on or after October 1, 2006, a person who, during a calendar year, discards at least the minimum weight or minimum number of mercury–added fluorescent lamps, as established in regulations adopted under subsection (f) of this section, shall arrange for the final reclamation or destination of the lamps at a:

(i) Reclamation facility; or

(ii) Destination facility, as defined by the Department in regulation.

(3) The Department may delay the requirements of paragraph (2) of this subsection if it determines that it will not be feasible for a person to arrange for the final reclamation or destination of lamps at reclamation facilities on the date provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(4) Unless otherwise provided under federal or State law:

(i) An owner or operator of an industrial or commercial property may assign the responsibility for ensuring compliance with this subsection to a tenant who is otherwise responsible for maintaining the property; and

(ii) If a tenant is responsible for ensuring compliance and fails to comply with this subsection, the owner or operator of the property is not liable for the failure to comply.

(f) By October 1, 2005, the Department shall adopt regulations necessary for the implementation of this section, including the establishment of:

(1) Standards for the size, location, and typeface of the label required by this section;

(2) Criteria under which a person subject to this section may be exempted from the labeling and reclamation or destination requirements and limitations of this section; and

(3) During the course of a calendar year, the minimum weight and the minimum number, as applicable, of mercury–added fluorescent lamps that shall be required for a person to deliver the lamps or arrange for their delivery to a:

(i) Reclamation facility; or

(ii) Destination facility, as defined by the Department in regulation.

(g) Before adopting a regulation under this section, the Department shall consult with persons that have an interest in or are directly impacted by the proposed regulation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 6-319 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-319
§6–319.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a Class 4 limited winery that brings wine or pomace brandy manufactured on its licensed premises onto a retail licensed premises if:

(1) the wine or pomace brandy is provided for a promotional activity conducted by the limited winery, a retail license holder, an alcoholic beverages trade association, or a nonprofit organization;

(2) a representative of the limited winery or a trade association representing Maryland wineries is present at all times during the promotional activity;

(3) the limited winery or winery trade association complies with any regulations that the Executive Director adopts relating to on–premises promotions and product sampling;

(4) the limited winery or winery trade association has advance written permission of the retail license holder to bring wine products on the retail licensed premises for the promotional activity; and

(5) all unopened or partially consumed containers of wine and pomace brandy are removed from the retail licensed premises at the end of the promotional activity.

(b) An individual may not consume on the licensed premises of a license holder an alcoholic beverage that is:

(1) not purchased on the premises from the license holder; and

(2) not otherwise allowed by this article to be consumed on the premises.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 6-308 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-308
§6–308.
Status: in_force

In a suit against the Police Department of Baltimore City, process may be served on the Police Department of Baltimore City in the same manner as service is made on an agency of the State as provided in Maryland Rule 2-124.
Md. Code, Education § 6-130 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-130
§6–130.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department is authorized to establish a national teacher recruitment campaign to bring licensed and prospective teachers to the State.

(2) The campaign shall end on or before July 1, 2029.

(3) The purpose of the campaign is to bring licensed and prospective teachers to the State to reduce the number of conditionally licensed teachers and meet the State’s teacher workforce needs to implement collaborative time.

(b) (1) Beginning July 1, 2025, the Department shall consult with a national education nonprofit that has experience in guiding other state education agencies in targeted, state–based recruitment campaigns.

(2) The entity selected under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall support the Department in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the campaign, including the development of marketing materials and processes to help interested teacher candidates to become a teacher in the State.

(3) The entity shall provide one–to–one mentoring and support services to prospective candidates at no cost to the candidate.

(4) The campaign shall include public service announcement advertising, digital marketing, and direct outreach to encourage candidates to teach in the State.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 6-405 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-405
§6–405.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, individuals in the following positions in the skilled service and professional service are considered special appointments:

(1) a position to which an individual is directly appointed by the Governor by an appointment that is not provided for by the Maryland Constitution;

(2) a position to which an individual is directly appointed by the Board of Public Works;

(3) as determined by the Secretary, a position which performs a significant policy role or provides direct support to a member of the executive service;

(4) a position that is assigned to the Government House;

(5) a position that is assigned to the Governor’s Office; and

(6) any other position that is specified by law to be a special appointment.

(b) Except as provided under § 6–105(a) of the State Government Article, a position that is a special appointment may be filled with regard to political affiliation, belief, or opinion if the Secretary determines that the position:

(1) relates to political interests or concerns so as to warrant that political affiliation be a requirement for the position; and

(2) (i) requires the provision of meaningful direct or indirect input into the policy–making process; or

(ii) provides access to confidential information and:

1. requires substantial intervention or collaboration in the formulation of public policy; or

2. requires the provision of direct advice or the rendering of direct services to an appointing authority.
Md. Code, Education § 6-501 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-501
§6–501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Board” means the Public Employee Relations Board.

(c) “Confidential employee” includes an individual whose employment responsibilities require knowledge of the public school employer’s posture in the collective negotiation process, as determined by the public school employer in negotiations with an employee organization that requests negotiation on this issue.

(c–1) “Day” means a calendar day unless otherwise indicated.

(d) “Employee organization” has the meaning stated in § 22–101 of the State Government Article.

(e) “Managerial employee” includes an individual who is engaged mainly in executive and managerial functions.

(e–1) “New employee processing” means the process for a newly hired public school employee, whether in person, online, or through other means, in which new employees are advised of their employment status, rights, benefits, duties, responsibilities, and other employment–related matters.

(f) “Noncertificated employee”, in Montgomery County, means only a full–time employee.

(g) (1) “Public school employee” means a noncertificated individual who is employed for at least 9 months a year on a full–time basis by a public school employer.

(2) “Public school employee” includes a noncertificated employee in Baltimore City notwithstanding that the noncertificated employee does not work for at least 9 months a year on a full–time basis.

(3) “Public school employee” does not include:

(i) A managerial employee; or

(ii) A confidential employee.

(h) (1) “Public school employer” means the county board in each county.

(2) “Public school employer” includes the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.

(i) “Supervisory employee” includes any individual who responsibly directs the work of other employees.
Md. Code, Health - General § 6-202 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-202
§6–202.
Status: in_force

In the case of a medical emergency, two adults shall be treated as domestic partners if one of the adults, in good faith, tells the emergency medical provider or hospital personnel that the adults are in a mutually interdependent relationship, for the following purposes only:

(1) Allowing one adult to accompany the ill or injured adult being transported to a hospital in an emergency vehicle; and

(2) Visitation with the ill or injured adult admitted to a hospital on an emergency basis on the same basis as a member of the ill or injured adult’s immediate family.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-1204 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 12 / Section 6-1204
§6–1204.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle, including making a false statement in a certificate of compliance, shall be liable to the State for a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for each violation, but not exceeding a total of $10,000 for any action.

(2) Each product or flame-retardant part of a product in violation constitutes a separate violation.

(3) The State shall recover the civil penalties under this subsection in a civil action in any county.

(b) Any person who previously has been assessed a civil penalty under this section and who willfully violates any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle, including making a false statement in a certificate of compliance, is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $20,000.

(c) The Department may seek an injunction against any person who violates or threatens to violate any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-16A-02 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 16A / Section 6-16A-02
§6–16A–02.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in this section, this subtitle does not limit the power of a county, municipality, or unit of local government to adopt ordinances, rules, or regulations related to playground surfacing materials that contain PFAS chemicals or lead.

(b) A county, municipality, or unit of local government may not adopt any ordinance, rule, or regulation related to playground surfacing materials that contain PFAS chemicals or lead that is less stringent than the requirements of this subtitle.

(c) This subtitle does not affect the authority of a county, municipality, or unit of local government to enact and enforce standards or requirements related to playground surfacing materials that contain PFAS chemicals or lead that are more stringent than the requirements of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-604 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-604
§6–604.
Status: in_force

(a) A charitable representative or a charitable organization may not lead the public to believe that registration is an endorsement or approval by the State.

(b) Use of the following statement is allowed: “Registered with the Secretary of State of Maryland as required by law. Registration is not an endorsement of a public solicitation for contributions”.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 6-503 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-503
§6–503.
Status: in_force

A person may not buy, sell, or fraudulently obtain:

(1) A license or registration; or

(2) Any diploma or degree required under § 6–302 of this title.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-402 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-402
§6–402.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not enter or trespass on property that is posted conspicuously against trespass by:

(1) signs placed where they reasonably may be seen; or

(2) paint marks that:

(i) conform with regulations that the Department of Natural Resources adopts under § 5–209 of the Natural Resources Article; and

(ii) are made on trees or posts that are located:

1. at each road entrance to the property; and

2. adjacent to public roadways, public waterways, and other land adjoining the property.

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

(1) for a first violation, imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both;

(2) for a second violation occurring within 2 years after the first violation, imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both; and

(3) for each subsequent violation occurring within 2 years after the preceding violation, imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $2,500 or both.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-902 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 9 / Section 6-902
§6–902.
Status: reserved

(a) An individual, a nonprofit organization, or a business entity may claim a tax credit in an amount equal to:

(1) for a project issued a single tax credit certificate on completion, 20% of the amount stated in the final tax credit certificate issued by the Secretary under § 6–903 of this subtitle for 5 consecutive taxable years beginning with the taxable year in which a final tax credit certificate is issued; or

(2) for a phased project issued a tax credit certificate on completion of a phase, 100% of the amount stated in the final tax credit certificate issued by the Secretary under § 6–903 of this subtitle for the taxable year in which the final tax credit certificate is issued.

(b) The Comptroller or the Secretary may not recapture a tax credit authorized under this subtitle if:

(1) the catalytic revitalization project is transferred, in whole or in part, by fee simple transfer of real property or by transfer of an ownership interest in the entity that owns the project to a new owner; and

(2) the Secretary has issued a final tax credit certificate for the catalytic revitalization project under § 6–903 of this subtitle.

(c) The Secretary may issue multiple final tax credit certificates for a project that is issued an initial tax certificate under this section if:

(1) the project has been determined by the Secretary to be in phases;

(2) a phase of the project has been completed;

(3) a final tax credit certificate is not issued for more than 20% of the project’s eligible expenses to date; and

(4) a final tax credit certificate is not issued that would exceed the aggregated limit of a project’s credit under § 6–903(b) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 6-210 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-210
§6–210.
Status: in_force

(a) Each brand and grade of commercial fertilizer distributed in the State shall be accompanied by a legible label bearing the following information:

(1) The net weight;

(2) The brand and grade under which the commercial fertilizer is distributed;

(3) The guaranteed analysis giving the nominal percentage of every plant nutrient claimed to be contained in the fertilizer; and

(4) Name and address of manufacturer.

(b) If distributed in bulk, a written or printed statement of the information required by subsection (a) of this section shall accompany delivery and be supplied to the purchaser at the time of delivery.

(c) Any fertilizer mixed or blended according to a formula furnished by a purchaser shall be marked plainly or tagged with the words “buyer’s mixture”, or “mixed–to–order”, or “custom–mix” together with a statement containing the following information:

(1) Net weight;

(2) The guaranteed analysis giving the nominal percentage of every plant nutrient claimed to be contained in the fertilizer; and

(3) Name and address of the manufacturer. In addition, the amounts or kinds of materials used in the formulation may be shown.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a specialty fertilizer shall be labeled to contain all information required by subsection (a) of this section.

(2) A specialty fertilizer used on turf shall be labeled to contain:

(i) All of the information required by subsection (a) of this section;

(ii) The percentage of total nitrogen, including the percentage of other water soluble nitrogen and water insoluble nitrogen;

(iii) The percentage of available phosphate;

(iv) The percentage of soluble potash; and

(v) 1. The following statement: “Do not apply near water, storm drains or drainage ditches. Do not apply if heavy rain is expected. Apply this product only to your lawn, and sweep any product that lands on the driveway, sidewalk, or street back onto your lawn.”; or

2. The environmental hazard statement recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for that product.

(3) The information required under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection shall be printed in a legible and conspicuous manner on at least one side of the container, or if it does not appear on the face or display side of the container, it shall appear on the upper third of the side used.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, on or after April 1, 2011, a lawn fertilizer with an available phosphate (P2O5) content greater than 5%:

(i) May not be labeled for use on established lawns or grass;

(ii) May not be labeled with spreader settings; and

(iii) Shall be marked with the words “NOT FOR USE ON ESTABLISHED LAWNS OR GRASS” in at least a three–quarter inch font and in a legible and conspicuous manner on the front side of the container.

(2) This subsection does not apply to seed starter fertilizer for use on newly established lawns or turf.

(f) Each brand of soil conditioner distributed in the State shall be accompanied by a legible label bearing the following information:

(1) Net weight or other measure prescribed as satisfactory by the Secretary;

(2) The brand under which the soil conditioner is distributed;

(3) An accurate statement of composition and purpose; and

(4) Name and address of the registrant.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-1303 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 13 / Section 6-1303
§6–1303.
Status: in_force

The Department shall:

(1) administer the Program; and

(2) adopt regulations to carry out the Program.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-1305 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 13 / Section 6-1305
§6–1305.
Status: in_force

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

(2) (i) “Business district and neighborhood security project” means a comprehensive plan for enhancing the visual perception of safety along commercial corridors and adjacent areas.

(ii) “Business district and neighborhood security project” includes:

1. the purchase or installation of:

A. equipment that increases the visibility of vulnerable spaces, including surveillance tools, adequate lighting for exterior doors, common areas, or hallways, or pedestrian–scale street lighting in high–pedestrian–traffic areas;

B. vehicle or pedestrian control devices;

C. equipment to lock or conceal dumpsters from public access; or

D. signs, gardens, litter removal equipment, plantings, or other upgrades to public spaces;

2. efforts to:

A. take into account the needs of neighborhoods in the surrounding area to improve accessibility for all users, in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act standards; or

B. increase citizen and merchant stewardship through organizing, education, and outreach activities that seek to engage residents and other community stakeholders to actively participate in the upkeep and improvement of residential areas and public spaces;

3. contracted cleaning or landscaping services to maintain or clean improved open spaces;

4. contracted local private security services or similar community–based programs with a specific emphasis on de–escalation and relationship building; and

5. other efforts consistent with subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

(3) “Eligible applicant” means:

(i) a tax–exempt nonprofit organization;

(ii) a governmental unit for a political subdivision; or

(iii) an institution of higher education in collaboration with a local neighborhood association.

(b) An eligible applicant may apply for a grant under the Program for a business district and neighborhood security project.

(c) If an eligible applicant submits an application for a grant under the Program for a business district and neighborhood security project to purchase or install a network of cameras or license readers, the eligible applicant shall include with the application:

(1) a monitoring plan; and

(2) evidence of a partnership with law enforcement, the governmental unit responsible for traffic enforcement for the political subdivision, and any other relevant public agencies.

(d) The Department may award an eligible applicant who submits a complete application for financial assistance under the Program for a business district and neighborhood security project a grant that:

(1) is at least $75,000; and

(2) does not exceed $150,000.
Md. Code, Education § 6-303 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-303
§6–303.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Institutional Educator Pay Plan Advisory Committee.

(b) (1) The Advisory Committee shall consist of:

(i) Five employee educators whose positions are included in the Institutional Educator Pay Plan established under § 6–302 of this subtitle from each of the following units:

1. The Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning in the Maryland Department of Labor;

2. The Division of Rehabilitation Services in the Department of Education;

3. The Department of Juvenile Services;

4. The Maryland Department of Health; and

5. The Juvenile Services Education Program in the Department of Education; and

(ii) Any additional agency representatives appointed by the Secretary of Budget and Management.

(2) The State Director of the Correctional Education Association shall recommend to the Secretary of Budget and Management individuals to serve as the institutional educator members of the Advisory Committee. The Secretary shall take these recommendations into consideration, but may appoint any individual who is an institutional educator under § 6–302(a) of this subtitle.

(c) Each member of the Advisory Committee:

(1) Shall serve a 3–year term; and

(2) (i) Shall serve without compensation; but

(ii) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations.

(d) The Advisory Committee shall designate:

(1) One member as chairperson; and

(2) The time and place of its meetings.

(e) The Advisory Committee shall review and comment on the Institutional Educator Pay Plan recommendations made by the Secretary of Budget and Management prior to the submission of the recommendations to the Governor.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 6-403 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-403
§6–403.
Status: in_force

The Baltimore City Fire Department shall report to the appropriate agency any noncompliance with the fire prevention code or regulations of Baltimore City or the fire prevention requirements of the State or federal government:

(1) on property that is owned by the State; and

(2) in a hospital, nursing home, institution, or school that is licensed by the State or that receives any money from the State or federal government.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-416 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-416
§6–416.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Department takes any action under § 6-415 of this subtitle, it shall give the licensee against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing.

(b) The Department shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-905.2 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 9 / Section 6-905.2
§6–905.
Status: in_force

§6–905.2.

A marketer may not sell or provide a thermostat containing mercury to a consumer.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-602 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-602
§6–602.
Status: in_force

A professional solicitor may not employ, pay, agree to pay, or otherwise use the services of a person to make a charitable solicitation unless the person:

(1) is registered with the Secretary of State as an associate solicitor; or

(2) becomes registered with the Secretary of State within 10 days after the person starts acting as an associate solicitor.
Md. Code, State Government § 6-308 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-308
§6–308.
Status: in_force

On or before January 1 of each year, the Division shall report to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1257 of this article, to the General Assembly on the activities of the Division during the prior fiscal year.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 6-308 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-308
§6–308.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the State Fire Marshal shall collect the fees established by the Commission under § 6-206 of this title for conducting inspections.

(2) The State Fire Marshal may not collect a fee for inspecting property that is owned by:

(i) the State or a county or municipal corporation; or

(ii) a government-affiliated or volunteer fire, rescue, or emergency medical services entity.

(b) (1) (i) In this subsection, “plan review” means the review of all construction drawings and specifications for commercial and residential construction.

(ii) “Plan review” includes the review of site, architectural, mechanical, electrical, sprinkler, fire alarm, and special extinguishing systems drawings and specifications.

(2) This subsection does not apply to:

(i) construction of one- and two-family dwellings; or

(ii) construction for which plan review is conducted by the local authority.

(3) The State Fire Marshal shall collect the fees established by the Commission under § 6-206 of this title for reviewing building plans to ensure compliance with the State Fire Prevention Code.

(4) The fee for plan review shall be submitted with the plans.

(c) The State Fire Marshal shall:

(1) keep records of all fees collected under this section; and

(2) pay the money collected under this section into the General Fund.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-413 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-413
§6–413.
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State may exempt from the requirement of a registration statement or annual report a charitable organization that:

(1) is organized under the laws of another state that has a statute substantially similar to this title;

(2) has been exempted from the submission of a registration statement by that other state;

(3) has its principal place of business outside this State; and

(4) gets its money principally from sources outside this State.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 6-103 — MD Code / Article get / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-103
§6–103.
Status: in_force

(a) After appointment, letters shall be issued to the personal representative by the register.

(b) Letters shall contain:

(1) The name and location of the court or register by whom appointment was made;

(2) The name of the decedent and the personal representative;

(3) The date of the representative’s appointment;

(4) The date of probate of the will admitted to probate in the proceeding;

(5) The signature of the register and the seal of the court; and

(6) The date the certificate was issued.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-104 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-104
§6–104.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a violation involving property damage of $1,000 or more.

(b) A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn the personal property of another.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of malicious burning in the first degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
Md. Code, Education § 6-111 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-111
§6–111.
Status: in_force

(a) An employee of a county board who is absent due to physical disability that results from an assault while in the scope of board employment shall be kept on full pay status instead of sick leave during the period of absence.

(b) Each county board shall establish rules and regulations for the entitlement and use of assault leave, including a requirement that an employee provide:

(1) A signed statement that justifies the use of assault leave; and

(2) If medical attention is required, a certificate from a licensed physician that states the nature and duration of the disability.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-834 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 8 / Section 6-834
§6–834.
Status: in_force

(a) A person at risk, or a parent or legal guardian of a minor who is a person at risk, may accept or reject a qualified offer made under this part as provided in this section.

(b) Subject to the provisions of § 6-833 of this subtitle, a person at risk, or a parent or legal guardian of a minor who is a person at risk, may accept a qualified offer within 30 days after receipt of the qualified offer unless the parties agree otherwise.

(c) Subject to the provisions of § 6-833 of this subtitle and unless the parties agree otherwise, an offer which is not accepted within 30 days following receipt shall be deemed to have been rejected.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-712 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 7 / Section 6-712
§6–712.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “De novo branch” means a branch of a credit union that was originally established by the credit union in the State.

(3) “Deposit growth cap” means the year–over–year percentage change of total shares and deposits reported December 31 each year by federally insured credit unions to the National Credit Union Administration and published in the National Credit Union Administration Call Report Aggregate Financial Performance Reports.

(4) “Deposits” means deposits originated and housed at a credit union branch located in a low– to moderate–income tract as reported by a credit union to the Commissioner each year as of June 30.

(5) “Low– to moderate–income tract” has the meaning stated in § 5–203 of this article.

(b) This section applies only to a credit union with assets of $300,000 or greater.

(c) (1) The Commissioner shall impose an annual assessment on each credit union as provided in this subsection to cover the expense of regulating credit unions.

(2) The Commissioner shall assess each credit union the sum of:

(i) $1,000; and

(ii) 8 cents for each $1,000 of the assets of the credit union over $1,000,000.

(3) The assessment shall be based on assets stated in the credit union’s most recent financial report.

(4) A well–capitalized credit union with a composite CAMELS rating of 1 or 2 may file with the Commissioner a request for an assessment offset credit of:

(i) 12 cents for each $1,000 of deposits in a de novo branch located in a low– to moderate–income tract for the first 5 years after the date the de novo branch opened; or

(ii) 6 cents for each $1,000 of deposits in a branch located in a low– to moderate–income tract not to exceed the deposit growth cap.

(d) A credit union shall pay the assessment imposed under this section to the Commissioner on or before the March 1 after the assessment is imposed.

(e) The Commissioner may designate a successor index for the deposit growth cap if the National Credit Union Administration Call Report Aggregate Financial Performance Reports is no longer published.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-305 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-305
§6–305.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A small business, nonprofit organization, or microenterprise may apply for financial assistance under the Business Development Program.

(2) The Department shall review each application.

(b) An applicant may qualify for financial assistance for a project in a priority funding area or an eligible opportunity zone if the application demonstrates that:

(1) the financial assistance from the Fund is the minimum amount necessary to make the project financially feasible;

(2) the project is ready to proceed when it receives financial assistance from the Business Development Program; and

(3) any food desert project includes a plan to seek out sources of Maryland–grown produce and Maryland produced foods.

(c) (1) The Department shall provide written notice to the political subdivision in which the proposed project is located.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Department may not approve an application unless the political subdivision in which the proposed project is located approves the application by:

(i) resolution; or

(ii) letter, delivered to the Department by the political subdivision’s authorized designee, expressing support of the plan or project.

(3) If the Department does not receive notice of approval or denial of an application from the affected jurisdictions within 45 days after notice of the proposed project is given in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Department may approve the application.

(d) Financial assistance under the Business Development Program may be provided to a small business, nonprofit organization, or microenterprise as:

(1) a grant;

(2) a loan;

(3) a reduction in the principal obligation of or interest rate on a loan or portion of a loan;

(4) a prepayment of interest on a subordinate or superior loan or portion of a loan;

(5) an assurance;

(6) a guarantee;

(7) any other form of credit enhancement; or

(8) a promissory note that may be converted to an equity ownership interest and liquidated at the earliest opportunity to realize the highest market value for the Department.

(e) (1) The Department shall reserve at least the lesser of $5,000,000 or the annual capital appropriation for the Fund to make financial assistance available to projects located in sustainable communities.

(2) The Department may meet the funding obligations for sustainable communities and food deserts by using any financial assistance available to the Department that is authorized to be used for these projects.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 6-401 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-401
§6–401.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this article, to determine the amount of State, county, or municipal corporation property tax that is due, the assessment of the property is multiplied by the applicable rate.

(b) The applicable tax rate or rates are expressed in dollars and cents or fraction thereof for each $100 of assessment.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 6-604 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-604
§6–604.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Maryland E–Nnovation Initiative Fund in the Department.

(b) The Secretary shall manage and supervise the Fund.

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

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

(d) The Fund consists of:

(1) revenue distributed to the Fund under § 2–202(a)(1) of the Tax – General Article;

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

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

(e) For each of fiscal years 2016 through 2026, the Governor shall include in the budget bill an appropriation to the Fund in an amount that when combined with the amount estimated to be distributed to the Fund under subsection (d)(1) of this section equals at least $8,500,000.

(f) The Department may use the Fund to:

(1) finance research endowments at nonprofit institutions of higher education in scientific and technical fields of study; and

(2) pay the related administrative, legal, and actuarial expenses of the Department.

(g) (1) The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.

(2) Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the Fund.

(h) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 6-402 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-402
§6–402.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Proceeding” includes:

(i) An arbitration proceeding;

(ii) Any part of an action; and

(iii) Any part of an appellate proceeding.

(3) “Session” includes an extraordinary session.

(b) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, if a member or desk officer of the General Assembly is an attorney of record in a proceeding, the proceeding shall be continued from 5 days before the legislative session convenes until at least 10 days after it is adjourned.

(c) If a member of the Legislative Policy Committee or of any committee or subcommittee thereof or a committee or subcommittee of the State legislature functioning during the legislative interim is an attorney of record in a proceeding, the proceeding shall be continued while the committee or subcommittee is holding a meeting.

(d) If a brief, a memorandum of law, or another document is required to be filed in a proceeding continued under this section:

(1) The proceeding shall be continued for a time sufficient to allow it to be prepared and filed; and

(2) Any time prescribed by the Maryland Rules, by rule or order of court, or by any statute applicable to the filing of the document shall begin to run 10 days after the General Assembly adjourns.

(e) The attorney may waive the benefit of this section.

(f) The attorney may exercise any right under this section after filing a motion or letter with the appropriate court or administrative agency without the attorney personally appearing.

(g) This section applies to a proceeding in a federal, State, or local court or administrative agency.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 6-310 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-310
§6–310.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “administrator” includes the sheriff, director, superintendent, warden, or other officer in charge of a local detention center.

(b) The administrator may designate employees of the local detention center to serve a criminal summons, warrant, or charging document.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the authority of an individual designated to serve criminal process under this section shall be limited to the service of process within the local detention center.

(2) The authority of an individual designated to serve criminal process under this section by the administrator of the local detention center in Harford County shall be limited to the service of process within:

(i) The local detention center;

(ii) The Circuit Court for Harford County; or

(iii) The District Court of Maryland for Harford County.

(d) The administrator shall ensure that an employee designated to serve criminal process has received adequate training.

(e) This section may not be construed to limit the authority of any employee of the local detention center to serve civil process as provided in the Maryland Rules.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-905 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 9 / Section 6-905
§6–905.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner may order a credit union, or enter into an agreement with a credit union, to take corrective action if the Commissioner finds that the credit union:

(1) Has failed to file a report when due;

(2) Is insolvent;

(3) Has violated any provision of this title; or

(4) Is engaged in an unsafe or unauthorized practice.

(b) (1) Before the order becomes effective, the Commissioner shall give the credit union an opportunity for a hearing.

(2) Notice of the hearing shall be given and the hearing shall be held in accordance with Title 10 of the State Government Article.

(c) If the Commissioner determines that the violation or practice under subsection (a) of this section requires immediate action to protect depositors or members, the Commissioner:

(1) May issue a cease and desist order that is effective on service; and

(2) Shall give the credit union an opportunity for a hearing to rescind the order.

(d) If the credit union fails to comply with the order within 60 days after it becomes effective, the Commissioner may:

(1) Take possession of the business and assets of the credit union and operate it until the Commissioner permits it to resume business or until the Commissioner orders its liquidation under item (3) of this subsection;

(2) Order the credit union share guaranty corporation that insures the credit union to take possession of the business and assets of the credit union and operate it in accordance with the Commissioner’s instructions until the Commissioner permits it to resume business or until the Commissioner orders its liquidation under item (3) of this subsection; or

(3) Place the credit union in receivership for liquidation in the same manner as provided for a banking institution under Title 5, Subtitle 6 of this article.
Md. Code, Human Services § 6-604 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-604
§6–604.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission consists of the following 18 members appointed by the Governor:

(1) the Secretary of Budget and Management;

(2) the Secretary of Health;

(3) the Secretary of Human Services;

(4) the Secretary of Labor;

(5) the State Superintendent of Schools;

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

(7) one judge assigned to the family division of a circuit court nominated by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals;

(8) one member of the Senate of Maryland nominated by the President of the Senate;

(9) one member of the House of Delegates nominated by the Speaker of the House;

(10) three individuals with extensive programmatic or academic experience with noncustodial fathers and their children;

(11) three individuals with an interest or expertise in matters pertaining to noncustodial fathers and their children, including representatives of community, parent, or religious groups or organizations;

(12) two representatives of local government in areas with a significant number of noncustodial fathers; and

(13) one noncustodial father.

(b) (1) The term of a member appointed under subsection (a)(10), (11), or (12) of this section is 3 years.

(2) The term of the member appointed under subsection (a)(13) of this section is 2 years.

(3) The terms of members appointed under subsection (a)(10), (11), (12), and (13) of this section shall be staggered as required by the terms in effect for those members on October 1, 2007.

(4) A member who is appointed to a position with a fixed term after the term has begun shall serve only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

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

(c) A member appointed under subsection (a)(1) through (6) of this section may designate in writing an alternate to represent the member and exercise the member’s power to vote.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-705 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 7 / Section 6-705
§6–705.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A government agency, including a housing authority, with jurisdiction in the national capital region, an entity controlled directly or indirectly by a housing authority that operates in the national capital region, and a community development organization may apply to the Department to receive Program funds for community enhancement projects.

(2) The Department shall establish the application process.

(3) The application shall contain:

(i) the neighborhood revitalization plan;

(ii) a description of each community enhancement project;

(iii) organizational documents for the community development organization; and

(iv) any other information the Department requires.

(b) (1) The Department, by regulation, shall establish a quantitative system to evaluate each application.

(2) The quantitative evaluation system shall evaluate each application based on:

(i) the neighborhood revitalization plan and how the plan relates to the goals outlined in the community’s larger sustainable communities plan;

(ii) the description of the community conditions and the appropriateness of outlined strategies to address those conditions;

(iii) the ability of each proposed community enhancement project to address identified challenges within the community; and

(iv) the capacity and experience of the applicant and the applicant’s partners to complete the proposals and leverage additional financing.

(c) The Department may give additional consideration to applications that include:

(1) opportunities that promote compact redevelopment and connect housing and job opportunities with transportation options;

(2) activities in specially designated districts that encourage residential reinvestment that reinforces the success of the businesses in the districts;

(3) community enhancement projects that encourage or incorporate elements that address environmental responsibility and stewardship into the site and project development, design, and construction;

(4) community enhancement projects that incorporate additional State and local revitalization and smart growth programs and financing tools;

(5) capital investments and business practices that incorporate inclusionary hiring practices that increase local workforce opportunities; and

(6) projects whose purpose is to identify for acquisition, acquire, develop, or promote the development of vacant or blighted properties.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-303 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-303
§6–303.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, on applying for registration as a professional solicitor, an applicant shall execute and submit to the Secretary of State a bond in the sum of $25,000, with surety that the Secretary of State approves.

(2) The bond shall run to the State for the use of the State and each person who may have a cause of action against the applicant for loss resulting from malfeasance, nonfeasance, or misfeasance in the applicant’s charitable solicitation.

(3) The applicant shall keep the bond in force as long as the registration is in effect.

(b) An applicant for registration as a professional solicitor shall submit a consolidated bond for all of the officers, agents, members, associate solicitors, subcontractors, and employees of the professional solicitor.

(c) An applicant for registration as a professional solicitor that submits a $25,000 irrevocable letter of credit to the Secretary of State is not required to submit a surety bond under subsection (a) of this section.

(d) The Secretary of State may return a bond or irrevocable letter of credit filed under this section only if:

(1) 3 years have passed since the registration period to which the bond or letter applies, and there is no pending claim against the bond or letter; or

(2) the registration period to which the bond or letter applies is over, all required accounting reports have been properly completed and filed, and it appears to the satisfaction of the Secretary of State that the person is not in violation of the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act.

(e) The Secretary of State shall include with an application for registration as a professional solicitor a notice that a person may apply for return of a bond or irrevocable letter of credit after the registration period to which the bond or letter applies.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 6-211 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-211
§6–211.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Commission shall adopt as regulations sentencing guidelines and any changes to those sentencing guidelines, subject to Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article.

(b) Regulations adopted under subsection (a) of this section are voluntary sentencing guidelines that a court need not follow.

(c) A change to the sentencing guidelines takes effect on the day that the regulation takes effect as provided under Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-413 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-413
§6–413.
Status: in_force

(a) A license expires on the first anniversary of its effective date, unless the license is renewed for a 1–year term as provided in this section.

(b) At least 1 month before the license expires, the Department shall send to the licensee, by first–class mail to the last known address of the licensee, a renewal notice that states:

(1) The date on which the current license expires;

(2) The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Department for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and

(3) The amount of the renewal fee.

(c) Before the license expires, the licensee periodically may renew it for an additional 1–year term, if the business entity or public unit:

(1) Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

(2) Pays to the Department the renewal fee that the Department sets; and

(3) Submits to the Department a renewal application on the form that the Department requires.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-108 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-108
§6–108.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn the contents of a dumpster or trash receptacle that belongs to another.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-403 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-403
§6–403.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not enter or cross over private property or board the boat or other marine vessel of another, after having been notified by the owner or the owner’s agent not to do so, unless entering or crossing under a good faith claim of right or ownership.

(b) A person may not remain on private property including the boat or other marine vessel of another, after having been notified by the owner or the owner’s agent not to do so.

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

(1) for a first violation, imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both;

(2) for a second violation occurring within 2 years after the first violation, imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both; and

(3) for each subsequent violation occurring within 2 years after the preceding violation, imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $2,500 or both.

(d) This section prohibits only wanton entry on private property.

(e) This section also applies to property that is used as a housing project and operated by a housing authority or State public body, as those terms are defined in Division II of the Housing and Community Development Article, if an authorized agent of the housing authority or State public body gives the required notice specified in subsection (a) or (b) of this section.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-404 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-404
§6–404.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Secretary of State finds that an applicant for registration has complied with this title and the regulations adopted under it, the Secretary of State shall approve the application.

(b) (1) If the Secretary of State finds that an applicant for registration has not complied with this title and the regulations adopted under it applicable to registration, the Secretary of State:

(i) shall notify the applicant of the reasons the applicant is not in compliance; and

(ii) for each month or part of a month that the applicant is not in compliance, may assess a fee of $25 30 days after a second notice is sent, by regular mail, to the applicant at the address on file with the Secretary of State.

(2) If the Secretary of State fails to notify the applicant of a noncompliant application within 10 business days as required by paragraph (1) of this subsection, the applicant shall be deemed registered.

(c) (1) An applicant for registration who receives notice of a noncompliant application under subsection (b) of this section may request a hearing with the Secretary of State within 7 business days after receiving the notice.

(2) The Secretary of State shall:

(i) hold a hearing within 7 business days after a request for a hearing from an applicant; and

(ii) make a final decision within 3 business days after the hearing.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 6-104 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-104
§6–104.
Status: reserved

(1) Except as provided with respect to auction sales (§ 6-108), a bulk transfer subject to this title is ineffective against any creditor of the transferor unless:

(a) The transferee requires the transferor to furnish a list of his existing creditors prepared as stated in this section; and

(b) The parties prepare a schedule of the property transferred sufficient to identify it; and

(c) The transferee preserves the list and schedule for six months next following the transfer and permits inspection of either or both and copying therefrom at all reasonable hours by any creditor of the transferor, or files the list and schedule in the office of the clerk of the circuit court in the county in which the property was located at the time of transfer.

(2) The list of creditors must be signed and sworn to or affirmed by the transferor or his agent. It must contain the names and business addresses of all creditors of the transferor, with the amounts when known, and also the names of all persons who are known to the transferor to assert claims against him even though such claims are disputed. If the transferor is the obligor of an outstanding issue of bonds, debentures or the like as to which there is an indenture trustee, the list of creditors need include only the name and address of the indenture trustee and the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the issue.

(3) Responsibility for the completeness and accuracy of the list of creditors rests on the transferor, and the transfer is not rendered ineffective by errors or omissions therein unless the transferee is shown to have had knowledge.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-502 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-502
§6–502.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Program.

(b) The Department shall administer the Program.

(c) The purpose of the Program is to:

(1) provide strategic investment in local housing and businesses to encourage healthy, sustainable communities with a growing tax base and enhanced quality of life; and

(2) focus on areas where modest investment and coordinated strategies will have an appreciable neighborhood revitalization impact.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 6-303 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-303
§6–303.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary or the Secretary’s designee shall certify a person as a qualified business entity if the person meets the requirements of this section.

(2) A person may not be certified as a qualified business entity under subsection (b)(1) of this section unless the person notifies the Department of its intent to seek certification before hiring any qualified employees to fill the qualified positions necessary to meet the requirements of subsection (b)(1)(i) of this section.

(b) To be eligible for a tax credit under this subtitle:

(1) a person shall establish or expand a business facility in the State that:

(i) during any 24–month period creates at least:

1. 60 qualified positions;

2. 25 qualified positions if the business facility established or expanded is located in a State priority funding area; or

3. 10 qualified positions in a county with:

A. an annual average employment that is less than 75,000; or

B. a median household income that is less than two–thirds of the statewide median household income; and

(ii) is primarily engaged in:

1. manufacturing or mining;

2. transportation or communications;

3. agriculture, forestry, or fishing;

4. research, development, or testing;

5. biotechnology;

6. computer programming, information technology, or other computer–related services;

7. central services for a business entity engaged in financial services, real estate services, or insurance services;

8. the operation of central administrative offices;

9. the operation of a company headquarters other than the headquarters of a professional sports organization;

10. the operation of a public utility;

11. warehousing;

12. business services, if the business facility established or expanded is located in a State priority funding area;

13. entertainment, recreation, cultural, or tourism–related activities in a multi–use facility located within a revitalization area if the facility:

A. generates a minimum of 1,000 new full–time equivalent filled positions in a 24–month period; and

B. is not primarily used by a professional sports franchise or for gaming; or

14. the growth, processing, or dispensing of cannabis in accordance with the laws of the State; or

(2) a small business shall hire at least one qualified veteran employee for a full–time position in the State.

(c) (1) To be certified as a qualified business entity for a tax credit under subsection (b)(1) of this section, a person shall submit to the Department an application that specifies:

(i) the effective date of the start–up or expansion;

(ii) the number of full–time employees existing before the start–up or expansion and the payroll of the existing employees;

(iii) the number of qualified positions created and qualified employees hired and the payroll of the new qualified employees; and

(iv) any other information that the Department requires by regulation.

(2) To be certified as a qualified business entity for a tax credit under subsection (b)(2) of this section, a small business shall submit to the Department an application that specifies:

(i) the name of the small business;

(ii) information identifying the name and date of hire of the qualified veteran employee;

(iii) proof of the wages paid to the qualified veteran employee; and

(iv) any other information that the Department requires by regulation.

(d) When determining whether a business facility is engaged in a qualifying activity described in subsection (b)(1)(ii) of this section, the Department shall consider the definitions set forth in the North American Industry Classification System.

(e) The Department may require that any information provided under subsection (c) of this section be verified by the Maryland Department of Labor.
Md. Code, Transportation § 6-206 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-206
§6–206.
Status: reserved

(a) Subject to Subtitle 4 of this title, the Administration may:

(1) Provide for the preservation of navigation within its territorial jurisdiction, including the establishment of lines beyond which piers, bulkheads, wharves, pilings, structures, obstructions, or extensions may not be made or extended;

(2) In order to foster and facilitate navigation and prevent injury to persons or property:

(i) Prohibit, provide for, and regulate within its territorial jurisdiction the shipment, storage, handling, and transportation of explosives and other materials that it determines to be dangerous;

(ii) Provide for the stationing, anchoring, and moving of vessels or other watercraft; and

(iii) Adopt rules and regulations to prevent any refuse or other matter from being thrown into, deposited in, or placed where it may fall or be washed into any navigable waters;

(3) Make surveys or charts of navigable waters within its territorial jurisdiction and ascertain the depth and course of the channels of these waters;

(4) In order to prevent injury to navigation or health:

(i) Erect, maintain, and authorize the erection and maintenance of wharves, bulkheads, piers, and pilings; and

(ii) Adopt regulations governing their erection, maintenance, and repair, including regulations concerning the erection, maintenance, or repair of any wharf, dock, pier, bulkhead, or piling that is associated with the construction of a dwelling unit or other nonwater dependent structure on a pier; and

(5) As to wharves, docks, piers, bulkheads, or pilings, it owns or controls:

(i) Regulate their use;

(ii) Lease or rent them;

(iii) Impose and collect dockage from vessels and watercraft lying at or using them; and

(iv) Collect wharfage and other charges on goods, wares, merchandise, or other articles landed at, shipped from, stored on, or passed over them.

(b) Except for docks or wharves owned, controlled, or operated by the Administration, this title does not:

(1) Impose any duty on the Administration as to the safety of any person using any waters;

(2) Render the Administration liable for any loss of life, injury, or damage to any person or property because of any obstruction in or unsafe condition of any part of the waters; or

(3) Render the Administration liable for any failure to adopt or enforce any rule or regulation under this title.

(c) The powers in this section may not be exercised in any county unless the county approves the operations of the Administration in the county.

(d) (1) Any ordinance or regulation that was adopted before June 1, 1959 by any State agency, political subdivision, or other public body and that relates to a subject matter over which authority is granted to the Administration by subsection (a) of this section:

(i) Continues to be in effect, except as otherwise provided in this subsection;

(ii) Has the status of a regulation adopted by the Administration; and

(iii) Like other regulations of the Administration, may be readopted, amended, or repealed by the Administration.

(2) Only the Administration may readopt, amend, or repeal these ordinances or regulations.
Md. Code, Education § 6-104 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-104
§6–104.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to the appointment, assignment, compensation, promotion, transfer, dismissal, and any other matter that relates to the employment of public school employees in this State.

(b) The State Superintendent, a county board, a county superintendent, or an assistant to any one of these may not make any distinction or discriminate in favor of or against any public school employee of this State because of race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability unrelated in nature and extent so as to reasonably preclude the performance of the employment except, as to sex, if the employment of a certain sex is reasonably necessary because of the nature of the employment.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-509 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-509
§6–509.
Status: in_force

(a) The recipient of financial assistance from the Program shall submit to the Department quarterly progress reports on the development of a community enhancement project.

(b) (1) On or before October 31 each year, the Department shall submit a report to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.

(2) The report shall include, for the previous fiscal year:

(i) the number of applications received;

(ii) the number and location of community enhancement projects;

(iii) the financial status of the Program, including the amount and types of financial assistance encumbered and disbursed; and

(iv) a summary of the quarterly reports submitted under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 6-101 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-101
§6–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Central services” means the performance of central management or administrative functions.

(2) “Central services” includes:

(i) general management;

(ii) accounting;

(iii) computer tabulating;

(iv) data processing;

(v) purchasing;

(vi) transportation or shipping;

(vii) advertising;

(viii) legal services;

(ix) financial services; and

(x) research and development.

(c) “Company headquarters” means a facility where the majority of a business entity’s financial, personnel, legal, and planning functions are handled on a regional or national basis.

(d) “Full-time position” means a position requiring an employee to work at least 840 hours during at least 24 weeks in a 6-month period.

(e) “Qualified employee” means an employee filling a qualified position.
Md. Code, Transportation § 6-208 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-208
§6–208.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this title, the Administration may make any contract necessary for or incidental to the performance of its duties and the exercise of its powers under this title.
Md. Code, Education § 6-107 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-107
§6–107.
Status: in_force

(a) A county board may make an agreement or financial arrangement with an institution of higher education that satisfies the conditions of § 11-202 of this article, to provide classroom or administrative office experience for student teachers and student interns.

(b) The institution of higher education and the county board where the student teaching center program is adopted shall:

(1) Approve or select jointly the supervising teachers, who are employees of the county board, to serve in the program; and

(2) Adopt an agreed, continuing, in-service improvement program for the supervising teachers.

(c) (1) While the student teacher is assigned as a student teacher, he shall be given the same authority as if he were a certificated employee of the county board to which he is assigned.

(2) The authority of the student teacher extends to:

(i) Every aspect of student management or discipline;

(ii) The handling of records of students; and

(iii) Any other aspect of authority granted to a certificated employee of a county board.

(d) Student teachers and student interns are considered agents of the county board for the limited purposes of:

(1) Comprehensive liability insurance coverage under § 4-105 of this article; and

(2) Workers’ compensation coverage under the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act, but this coverage is not to exceed the salary of a first year teacher in the county school system.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 6-116 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-116
§6–116.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Drinking Driver Monitor Program Fund.

(b) The Fund shall be used for all costs of the Drinking Driver Monitor Program.

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

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

(d) The Fund consists of:

(1) the program fees paid by supervisees in the Drinking Driver Monitor Program; and

(2) investment earnings of the Fund.

(e) The money of the Fund shall be invested in the same manner as other State money.

(f) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only:

(1) in accordance with the State budget; or

(2) by the budget amendment procedure as provided in § 7-209 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(g) The Fund is subject to audit by the Office of Legislative Audits under § 2-1220 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-505 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-505
§6–505.
Status: in_force

(a) A professional solicitor shall deposit each charitable contribution that the professional solicitor receives into a bank account established by the charitable organization.

(b) A professional solicitor may not be authorized to withdraw money from the bank account of the charitable organization.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-907 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 9 / Section 6-907
§6–907.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If the Commissioner believes that an officer or official has engaged in an unsafe or unsound practice, the Commissioner shall send a warning to the officer or official.

(2) If the Commissioner finds that the officer or official has continued to engage in the unsafe or unsound practice, the Commissioner may report the facts to the Secretary of Labor and the Attorney General.

(3) A copy of the report shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service, to each director of the credit union.

(b) (1) If the Commissioner finds that the unsafe or unsound practice continues after the warning and the officer, official, agent, or employee was provided an opportunity to be heard, the Commissioner may remove the officer, official, agent, or employee with the approval of the Secretary of Labor.

(2) Notice of the hearing shall be given and the hearing shall be held in accordance with Title 10 of the State Government Article.

(c) A copy of the removal order shall be served on the individual removed and the credit union.

(d) If the Commissioner determines that the unsafe or unsound practice under subsection (a) of this section requires immediate action to protect depositors or members, the Commissioner:

(1) May issue a cease and desist order that is effective on service; and

(2) Shall give the officer or official an opportunity for a hearing to rescind the order.
Md. Code, Insurance § 6-105.2 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-105.2
§6–105.
Status: in_force

§6–105.2.

A person subject to the tax imposed under this subtitle may claim a credit against the tax for a certified rehabilitation as provided under § 5A-303 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 6-302 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-302
§6–302.
Status: in_force

Jurisdiction ceded to the United States reverts to the State if the United States ceases to hold land acquired under:

(1) Chapter 394 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1910;

(2) Chapter 59, §§ 36A and 36B, of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1950; or

(3) Chapter 158 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1953.
Md. Code, Education § 6-120 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-120
§6–120.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Alternative teacher preparation program” means a program:

(i) Established by a county board, an institution of higher education, or a nonprofit organization and approved by the State Superintendent;

(ii) That leads to a participant receiving a Resident Teacher Certificate issued by the Department; and

(iii) That includes teaching assignments with supervision and mentoring by a qualified teacher.

(3) “Eligible prekindergarten provider” has the meaning stated in § 7–1A–01 of this article.

(4) “Partner school” means a local school system, nonpublic school, nonpublic special education school, or eligible prekindergarten provider that has a written partnership agreement with an institution of higher education or alternative teacher preparation program to provide a teacher training practicum for participants enrolled in a teacher preparation program at the institution of higher education or alternative teacher preparation program.

(b) (1) Each participant in an undergraduate and a graduate teacher preparation program shall complete a teacher training practicum as a requirement for graduation.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, an alternative teacher preparation program shall require each participant to successfully complete a teacher training practicum.

(3) (i) An alternative teacher preparation program for an early childhood education certification shall require each participant to successfully:

1. Complete a teacher training practicum; or

2. Satisfy criteria established by the Department under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph that evaluate the knowledge and skills from prior learning relating to early childhood education.

(ii) The Department, in collaboration with institutions of higher education, shall establish standards for and criteria to evaluate the knowledge and skills from prior learning relating to early childhood education, including from a registered apprenticeship.

(c) (1) A teacher training practicum for a participant in:

(i) An undergraduate teacher preparation program shall be:

1. A minimum of 100 days; and

2. Beginning on or before July 1, 2025, equivalent to one full school year; and

(ii) A graduate teacher preparation program:

1. Shall be for a minimum of 100 days; or

2. May be up to the equivalent of one full school year, at the discretion of the institution of higher education.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a teacher training practicum in an alternative teacher preparation program shall have a duration of:

1. Beginning on or before July 1, 2022, a minimum of 100 days; and

2. Beginning July 1, 2025, a minimum of the equivalent of one full school year.

(ii) 1. This subparagraph applies only to an alternative teacher preparation program operating in the State on or before July 1, 2021, that provides effective and diverse teachers in schools and local school systems, as approved by the State Superintendent, that have high rates, relative to other public schools in the State, of:

A. Teacher vacancies;

B. Teacher turnover; and

C. New teachers.

2. Beginning July 1, 2025, the duration of a teacher training practicum in an alternative teacher preparation program shall be a minimum of 100 days.

(3) The minimum duration of a teacher training practicum may be completed consecutively or over the course of the teacher preparation program.

(d) A teacher training practicum in an alternative teacher preparation program shall include, at minimum, the following content:

(1) Preparing lesson plans;

(2) Teaching;

(3) Debriefing;

(4) Observation of a class of students to which the participant is assigned as a student teacher; and

(5) 40 hours of teaching during class periods.

(e) (1) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a teacher training practicum shall be established through a written partnership agreement between a partner school and an institution of higher education or alternative teacher preparation program.

(ii) In establishing a teacher training practicum, an institution of higher education or alternative teacher preparation program shall prioritize selecting partner schools in the same community as the institution of higher education or alternative teacher preparation program.

(2) The instructional program and work organization of a partner school shall be designed to reflect the career ladder developed under Subtitle 10 of this title.

(3) An institution of higher education or alternative teacher preparation program and a partner school shall seek to provide teacher training practicum placements in a variety of school environments with diverse student populations that provide participants with the same kind of experiences as teachers employed in the State.

(4) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a mentor teacher for a participant in a teacher training practicum shall be a highly competent teacher, trained and selected by the partner school, who will work to instill in the participant the skills, attitudes, values, and knowledge necessary for the next generation of teachers.

(ii) When the Accountability and Implementation Board established under § 5–402 of this article determines that the career ladder system under Subtitle 10 of this title is well established throughout the State, mentor teachers will be selected using criteria from the career ladder system.

(5) A partner school shall:

(i) Assist an institution of higher education or alternative teacher preparation program in finding teacher training practicum placements for participants; and

(ii) 1. Subject to item 2 of this item, compensate mentor teachers who supervise participants in a teacher training practicum; and

2. When the Accountability and Implementation Board established under § 5–402 of this article determines that the career ladder system under Subtitle 10 of this title is well established throughout the State, compensate mentor teachers according to the career ladder system.

(6) An institution of higher education or alternative teacher preparation program shall collaborate with mentor teachers of a partner school to evaluate participants in a teacher training practicum to ensure each participant demonstrates the competencies required of certified teachers.

(7) A partner school or a teacher preparation program may apply to the Department for a grant from the Teacher Collaborative Grant Program under § 6–123 of this subtitle for development of a teacher training practicum.

(f) The Department and the Maryland Higher Education Commission may authorize a teacher preparation program or an alternative teacher preparation program to establish an apprenticeship program registered with the Maryland Department of Labor.

(g) The State Board and the Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board shall, in consultation with the Accountability and Implementation Board established under § 5–402 of this article, adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subsection.
Md. Code, Insurance § 6-117 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-117
§6–117.
Status: in_force

An insurer may claim a credit against the premium tax for employer-provided long-term care insurance as provided under § 10-710 of the Tax - General Article.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 6-108 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-108
§6–108.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary may refuse to register any commercial feed not in compliance with the provisions of this subtitle. He may cancel the registration of any commercial feed subsequently found not to be in compliance with any provision of this subtitle. However, no registration may be refused or canceled until the applicant or registrant has been given opportunity to be heard before the Secretary and to amend his application or the Secretary may allow the feed to be processed so that it complies with the requirements of this subtitle.

(b) The Secretary may permit a change in the guarantee of either chemical or ingredient composition of a registered commercial feed, if there is satisfactory evidence that the change would not result in a lowering of the feeding value of the product for the purpose for which it is designed.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-407 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-407
§6–407.
Status: in_force

In order to carry out the purposes of this title, the Commissioner may enter into cooperative and information sharing agreements with any other credit union supervisory agency.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-101 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-101
§6–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Dwelling” means a structure any part of which has been adapted for overnight accommodation of an individual, regardless of whether an individual is actually present.

(2) “Dwelling” includes a kitchen, shop, barn, stable, or outbuilding that is a parcel to, belongs to, or adjoins the dwelling.

(c) “Maliciously” means acting with intent to harm a person or property.

(d) (1) “Structure” means a building or other construction, a vehicle, or watercraft.

(2) “Structure” includes a:

(i) barn, stable, pier, wharf, and any facility attached to a pier or wharf;

(ii) tent, public building, or public bridge; and

(iii) railroad car.

(e) “Willfully” means acting intentionally, knowingly, and purposely.
Md. Code, Education § 6-124 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-124
§6–124.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department shall establish, in collaboration with the Accountability and Implementation Board established under § 5–402 of this article, a school leadership training program for the State Superintendent, county superintendents, senior instruction–related staff, members of the Accountability and Implementation Board, members of the State Board, members of county boards, and school leaders.

(2) The school leadership training program consists of two components:

(i) The school system leadership training program; and

(ii) The Maryland school leadership academy.

(b) (1) The following individuals shall complete the school system leadership training program:

(i) The State Superintendent;

(ii) A county superintendent; and

(iii) The chair and vice chair of the State Board, a county board, and the Accountability and Implementation Board.

(2) The school system leadership training program shall be:

(i) For a duration of 12 months;

(ii) Cohort–based to encourage collaboration and shared learning, including through regional gatherings of education leaders and other meetings when appropriate;

(iii) To the extent practicable, job–embedded to allow for application of knowledge and techniques;

(iv) Tailored to program participants using self–diagnostics and school–level diagnostics;

(v) Evidence–based in accordance with the guidelines for the federal Every Student Succeeds Act;

(vi) Provided through both in–person and virtual sessions; and

(vii) Include training on the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, as defined in § 5–401 of this article.

(3) The school system leadership training program shall include:

(i) A review of education in the United States relative to countries with top performing education systems and the implications of high performance for students, the economic security of the United States, and quality of life;

(ii) A model for strategic thinking that will assist education leaders to transform districts and redesign schools under their leadership;

(iii) Training to provide a working knowledge of research on how students learn and the implications for instructional redesign, curriculum plans, and professional learning;

(iv) A research–based model for coaching school leaders and instructional coaches;

(v) A review of research regarding:

1. The benefits to students from access to high–quality and diverse teachers;

2. Methods to attract highly qualified teachers from diverse backgrounds who reflect the demographics of the students they teach; and

3. Best practices for teacher retention, including retention of teachers from diverse backgrounds;

(vi) Lessons in transformational leadership;

(vii) A method for organizing schools to achieve high performance, including:

1. Building instructional leadership teams;

2. Implementing career ladders for teachers;

3. Overseeing teacher induction and mentoring systems; and

4. Identifying, recruiting, and retaining high–quality and diverse school leaders;

(viii) Training to provide a deep understanding of standards–aligned instructional systems;

(ix) An overview of ethical leadership directly tied to the educational leaders’ responsibility to drive equitable learning in their schools; and

(x) A review of research regarding methods to attract and retain an inclusive workforce.

(c) (1) (i) The following individuals may complete the Maryland school leadership academy:

1. School principals;

2. School assistant principals;

3. School–based or county board leaders interested in developing the instructional leadership skills to become an effective school principal or assistant principal; and

4. Other individuals the Department or county board determines could benefit from the academy.

(ii) School leaders who work in or are interested in transferring to a community school or a low–performing school shall be given priority in participating in the academy.

(2) The Maryland school leadership academy:

(i) Shall be:

1. For a duration of 12 months;

2. Cohort–based to encourage collaboration and shared learning;

3. To the extent practicable, job–embedded to allow for application of knowledge and techniques;

4. Tailored to participants using self–diagnostics and school–level diagnostics;

5. Evidence–based in accordance with the guidelines for the federal Every Student Succeeds Act; and

6. Provided through both in–person and virtual sessions; and

(ii) Shall include training on best practices and strategies used by highly effective school leaders that will enable school leaders to implement components of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, as defined in § 5–401 of this article.

(3) The Maryland school leadership academy shall include:

(i) Strategic planning and change management to transform and redesign schools;

(ii) Instructional leadership, including:

1. Alignment between standards, assessments, and internalizing curriculum;

2. Lesson observations, providing feedback, and teacher coaching; and

3. Data–informed instruction and driving equitable learning outcomes across student groups;

(iii) Best practices for facilitating professional learning among teachers;

(iv) Methods for recruiting and retaining highly qualified teachers and teachers from diverse backgrounds who reflect the demographics of the students they teach;

(v) A method for organizing schools to achieve high performance, including:

1. Building instructional leadership teams;

2. Utilizing teachers on the career ladder; and

3. Master scheduling; and

(vi) Strategies for effective peer mentorship.

(4) (i) The Maryland school leadership academy may include a mentorship component for participants.

(ii) Effective school leaders shall be selected to serve as mentors.

(iii) Mentors may be paid a stipend to participate in the academy.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 6-209 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-209
§6–209.
Status: in_force

A local governmental entity that owns or otherwise has jurisdiction over public property may adopt by local law or ordinance standards providing for the authorization of the consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, otherwise prohibited by this subtitle, and consistent with the intended use of the property by the public.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-5A-02 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 5A / Section 6-5A-02
§6–5A–02.
Status: in_force

An applicant for registration as a public safety solicitor shall:

(1) submit to the Secretary of State an application under oath on the form the Secretary of State provides for each public safety organization on whose behalf the applicant is soliciting in the State;

(2) pay to the Secretary of State an application fee of $100 for registration as a public safety solicitor;

(3) (i) certify that all taxes due from the applicant to the State or to Baltimore City or a county of the State during the preceding fiscal year have been paid, and all taxes the applicant was required to collect and pay over to the State or to Baltimore City or a county of the State during the preceding fiscal year have been collected and paid over; or

(ii) certify that the taxes due from the applicant to the State or to Baltimore City or a county are under dispute and the dispute has not been finally resolved; and

(4) provide any other nonproprietary information that the Secretary of State requires by regulation.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-502 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-502
§6–502.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “railroad” includes a switch, frog, rail, roadbed, tie, viaduct, bridge, trestle, culvert, embankment, structure, or appliance that pertains to or connects with a railroad.

(b) A person may not, with the intent to obstruct or derail a railroad vehicle in the State:

(1) break or damage a railroad; or

(2) place or cause anything to be placed on a railroad.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 6-321 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-321
§6–321.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “public property” includes property that is:

(1) a structure, road, parking area, or grounds; and

(2) located on land owned, leased, or operated by:

(i) the State;

(ii) a county;

(iii) a municipality;

(iv) the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission;

(v) the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission;

(vi) the Montgomery County Revenue Authority; or

(vii) the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, an individual may not consume an alcoholic beverage:

(i) on public property;

(ii) on the mall, adjacent parking area, or other outside area of a shopping center;

(iii) on an adjacent parking area or other outside area of any other retail establishment; and

(iv) in a parked vehicle located in an area described under item (i), (ii), or (iii) of this paragraph.

(2) An individual may consume an alcoholic beverage on:

(i) public property if authorized by the governmental entity that has authority over the property; or

(ii) private property described under paragraph (1)(ii) through (iv) of this subsection if authorized by the owner of the property.

(3) If the owner or operator of a motor home or chartered bus has consented to the consumption of the alcoholic beverages, paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to passengers:

(i) in the living quarters of a motor home equipped with a toilet and central heating; or

(ii) of a chartered bus in transit.

(c) (1) A violation of this section is a Code violation and a civil offense.

(2) A person who violates this section:

(i) shall be issued a citation under § 10–119 of the Criminal Law Article; and

(ii) is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-502 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-502
§6–502.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the board may declare and pay dividends from its available net earnings or undivided earnings at the close of any accounting period after providing for accrued expenses and interest.

(2) Dividends paid or accrued are to be treated as an expense.

(b) The board shall set the dividend rate and any terms and conditions regarding the dividend.

(c) A credit union may not declare a dividend:

(1) Unless the required amount of earnings has been credited to the reserve fund of the credit union; or

(2) If the known losses at the close of a fiscal year would exceed the sum of the balances of the reserve fund, surplus, and undivided earnings after payment of the dividend.
Md. Code, Insurance § 6-202 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-202
§6–202.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner shall collect the fraud prevention fee.

(b) The total amount of the fraud prevention fee collected by the Commissioner shall be deposited in the Insurance Regulation Fund as provided in § 2-505 of this article.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-404 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-404
§6–404.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to:

(1) a vessel;

(2) a military, fire, or law enforcement vehicle;

(3) a farm-type tractor, other agricultural equipment used for agricultural purposes, or construction equipment used for agricultural purposes or earth moving;

(4) earth-moving or construction equipment used for those purposes; or

(5) a lawn mower, snowblower, garden or lawn tractor, or golf cart while being used for its designed purpose.

(b) Except when traveling on a clearly designated private driveway, a person may not use a vehicle or off-road vehicle on private property unless the person has in the person’s possession the written permission of the owner or tenant of the private property.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code, Land Use § 6-104 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-104
§6–104.
Status: reserved

(a) After the public hearing under § 6–103 of this subtitle, the planning commission may transmit the plat, as originally made or as amended by the planning commission, to the legislative body with the planning commission’s estimate of the schedule by which the local jurisdiction should acquire the reserved land.

(b) After receiving the plat from the planning commission, the legislative body, by resolution, may:

(1) approve and adopt the plat;

(2) disapprove the plat;

(3) modify the plat with the approval of the planning commission; or

(4) adopt a modified plat, notwithstanding the prior disapproval of the modification by the planning commission, with a favorable vote of at least two–thirds of the entire membership of the legislative body.

(c) In the resolution adopting the plat, the legislative body shall establish the period for which land is to be reserved under § 6–102 of this subtitle.

(d) After the plat is adopted, the clerk of the legislative body shall:

(1) transmit one attested copy of the plat to the clerk of the circuit court of each county in which the platted land is located; and

(2) keep one copy of the plat for public examination.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 6-311 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-311
§6–311.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a holder of a Class E, Class F, or Class G license.

(b) A retail dealer may not:

(1) purchase any alcoholic beverage except from a licensed manufacturer or wholesaler, private bulk sale permit holder, or nonresident winery permit holder;

(2) sell any alcoholic beverage to any other retail dealer except the holder of a Class C per diem beer, beer and wine, or beer, wine, and liquor license; or

(3) keep or allow to be kept any alcoholic beverage on the licensed premises except those that have been purchased by the retail dealer.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 6-203 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-203
§6–203.
Status: in_force

Article II. Definitions.

(a) As used in this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated, unless the context clearly requires a different construction.

(b) “Adult” means both individuals legally classified as adults and juveniles treated as adults by court order, statute, or operation of law.

(c) “Bylaws” means those bylaws established by the Interstate Commission for its governance, or for directing or controlling the Interstate Commission’s actions or conduct.

(d) “Compact Administrator” means the individual in each compacting state appointed pursuant to the terms of this Compact responsible for the administration and management of the state’s supervision and transfer of offenders subject to the terms of this Compact, the rules adopted by the Interstate Commission, and policies adopted by the State Council under this Compact.

(e) “Compacting state” means any state which has enacted the enabling legislation for this Compact.

(f) “Commissioner” means the voting representative of each compacting state appointed pursuant to Article III of this Compact.

(g) “Interstate Commission” means the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision established by this Compact.

(h) “Member” means the commissioner of a compacting state or designee, who shall be a person officially connected with the commissioner.

(i) “Noncompacting state” means any state which has not enacted the enabling legislation for this Compact.

(j) “Offender” means an adult placed under, or subject to, supervision as the result of the commission of a criminal offense and released to the community under the jurisdiction of courts, paroling authorities, corrections, or other criminal justice agencies.

(k) “Person” means any individual, corporation, business enterprise, or other legal entity, either public or private.

(l) “Rules” means acts of the Interstate Commission, duly promulgated pursuant to Article VIII of this Compact, substantially affecting interested parties in addition to the Interstate Commission, which shall have the force and effect of law in the compacting states.

(m) “State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any other territorial possessions of the United States.

(n) “State Council” means the resident members of the State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision created by each state under Article III of this Compact.
Md. Code, Human Services § 6-606 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-606
§6–606.
Status: in_force

(a) A majority of the members then serving on the Commission is a quorum.

(b) The Commission shall determine the times and places of its meetings.

(c) A member of the Commission:

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

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-102 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-102
§6–102.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section, “member” includes a student, former student, parent of a student or former student, present or former board member, and staff member of an accredited school, college, or university.

(2) In this section, “member” does not include an individual who is granted membership on making a charitable contribution as the result of a charitable solicitation.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, this title does not apply to fund-raising by a volunteer organization of firefighters or rescue or ambulance personnel for its ambulance, fire fighting, or rescue operations.

(2) This title applies to a public safety solicitor employed by a volunteer organization of firefighters or rescue or ambulance personnel.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a charitable organization is exempt from the registration and disclosure requirements of this title if the charitable organization:

(i) does not employ a professional solicitor; and

(ii) 1. solicits charitable contributions for a named individual and the gross amount is delivered to the individual;

2. A. is a religious organization, a parent organization of a religious organization, or a school affiliated with a religious organization; and

B. has in effect a declaration of tax-exempt status from the government of the United States;

3. solicits charitable contributions only from its members;

4. does not receive more than $25,000 in charitable contributions from the public during the year for which a registration statement and annual report otherwise would be required; or

5. only receives contributions from for-profit corporations and organizations determined to be private foundations by the government of the United States.

(2) (i) A charitable organization claiming exemption under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall submit evidence of its entitlement to an exemption upon request of the Secretary of State.

(ii) A charitable organization that fails to submit evidence satisfactory to the Secretary of State under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph is not exempt from the requirements of this title.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 6-308 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-308
§6–308.
Status: in_force

(a) The cost of an improvement that an acquiring entity places in service after the acquisition shall accrue a construction allowance after the date the cost was incurred until the earlier of:

(1) 3 years after the improvement is placed in service; or

(2) the date the improvement is included in the acquiring entity’s next base rate case.

(b) Depreciation on an acquiring entity’s improvements after the acquisition shall be deferred for book and rate making purposes.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 6-201 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-201
§6–201.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 6-315 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-315
§6–315.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Fire Marshal, a designee of the State Fire Marshal, a full-time fire investigator who is a member of a fire department, or a police officer may apply to a judge of the District Court or a circuit court for an administrative search warrant to enter a vehicle, building, or premises where a fire has occurred to conduct a search to determine the cause and origin of the fire.

(b) An application under subsection (a) of this section shall:

(1) be in writing;

(2) be signed and sworn to by the applicant; and

(3) particularly describe the vehicle, building, or premises to be searched and the nature, scope, and purpose of the search to be performed by the applicant.

(c) A judge of the District Court or a circuit court may issue the warrant on finding that:

(1) a fire of undetermined origin has occurred;

(2) the scope of the proposed search is reasonable and will not intrude unnecessarily on the fire victim’s privacy;

(3) the search will be executed at a reasonable and convenient time; and

(4) the owner, tenant, or other individual in charge of the property has denied access to the property, or after making a reasonable effort, the applicant has been unable to locate any of these individuals.

(d) (1) An administrative search warrant issued under this section shall specify the vehicle, building, or premises to be searched.

(2) The search conducted may not exceed the limits specified in the warrant.

(e) An administrative search warrant issued under this section shall be executed and returned to the judge who issued it within:

(1) the time specified in the warrant, not exceeding 30 days; or

(2) if no time period is specified in the warrant, 15 days after its issuance.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-903 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 9 / Section 6-903
§6–903.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) Subject to the limitations of paragraph (2) of this subsection and subsection (b) of this section, on application by an individual, a nonprofit organization, or a business entity, the Secretary shall issue:

(i) an initial tax credit certificate in an amount equal to 20% of the individual’s, nonprofit organization’s, or business entity’s estimated new construction costs and rehabilitation costs for the project; and

(ii) on completion of the catalytic revitalization project or a phase of the catalytic revitalization project, a final tax credit certificate in an amount equal to 20% of the individual’s, nonprofit organization’s, or business entity’s actual new construction costs and rehabilitation costs for the project.

(2) For purposes of calculating the credit authorized under paragraph (1) of this subsection, new construction costs:

(i) must be related to the construction of new structures that connect, expand, or integrate the existing structures to be rehabilitated; and

(ii) may not exceed 50% of the total costs of the catalytic revitalization project.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection, the Secretary may not:

(i) accept applications and award initial credit certificates for catalytic revitalization projects more than once within a 2–year period; or

(ii) issue tax credit certificates for credit amounts in the aggregate totaling more than $15,000,000 within a 2–year period.

(2) (i) The Secretary may revoke an initial credit certificate on a finding by the Secretary that the recipient is not in compliance with the initial credit certificate or an agreement with the Department regarding the initial credit certificate.

(ii) If the Secretary revokes an initial credit certificate under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the Secretary may award an initial credit certificate to another applicant, provided that the award does not exceed the amount of the revoked initial credit certificate.

(c) If the tax credit allowed under this subtitle in any taxable year exceeds the total tax otherwise payable by the individual, nonprofit organization, or business entity for that taxable year, the individual, nonprofit organization, or business entity may claim a refund in the amount of the excess.

(d) The credit allowed under this subtitle may be allocated among the partners, members, or shareholders of a business entity in any manner agreed to by those persons in writing.

(e) (1) The original recipient of an initial tax credit issued in accordance with this section may transfer the initial tax credit certificate to one or more other individuals, nonprofit organizations, or business entities.

(2) The transfer of an initial tax credit certificate under paragraph (1) of this subsection need not involve a transfer of the catalytic revitalization project, whether by fee simple transfer of real property or a transfer of a portion or all of the ownership interest that the original recipient holds in the entity that owns the real property to a new owner or owners.

(3) An initial tax credit certificate issued in accordance with this section may not:

(i) be transferred to another person without the express written consent of the original recipient; or

(ii) be transferred as part of the involuntary transfer of the real property ownership interest in an entity that owns the real property without the prior written consent of the original recipient of the certificate and the Secretary.

(f) (1) The amount of the tax credit stated in the final tax credit certificate that is allowed, but not claimed, under this subtitle may be transferred, by written instrument, in whole or in part, to any individual, nonprofit organization, or business entity.

(2) For the taxable year of any transfer under this subsection, the transferee under paragraph (1) of this subsection may apply the tax credit against the total tax otherwise payable by the transferee in that taxable year.

(3) If the tax credit exceeds the total tax otherwise payable by the transferee in any taxable year, the transferee:

(i) may claim a refund in the amount of the excess;

(ii) may carry forward and apply the excess credit for succeeding taxable years until the full amount of the credit is used; or

(iii) may transfer the remainder of the tax credit to an individual, a nonprofit organization, or a business entity in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-706 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 7 / Section 6-706
§6–706.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall:

(1) review each application submitted under § 6–705 of this subtitle and may request additional information from the applicant;

(2) accept public input on each application; and

(3) consider the recommendation of any State unit.

(b) (1) The Department may not approve an application until the Department has provided written notice and a reasonable opportunity to comment to the political subdivision where the proposed community enhancement project is located.

(2) If the application affects a neighborhood entirely within a municipal corporation, the Department must provide notice and a reasonable opportunity to comment to the municipal corporation and not the surrounding county.

(3) If an application affects a neighborhood within more than one political subdivision, the Department must provide notice and a reasonable opportunity to comment to each political subdivision.

(c) The Secretary shall, subject to subsection (b) of this section, award financial assistance to an applicant:

(1) in the amount and of the type that the Secretary determines; and

(2) under the terms of a Program agreement.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-903 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 9 / Section 6-903
§6–903.
Status: in_force

A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 for each violation.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 6-202 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-202
§6–202.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding § 6–201(a) or § 6–203 of this subtitle, for the purpose of enforcing the civil or criminal laws of the State, the Governor may enter into an agreement with the United States to establish full or partial concurrent jurisdiction of the State and the United States over any land in the State held by the United States.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 6-306 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-306
§6–306.
Status: in_force

Process may be served on an insurance, surety, or bonding company by serving it on an accredited agent or on one of the persons described in the Maryland Rules.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-609 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-609
§6–609.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless authorized by a charitable organization, a person may not:

(1) represent that a charitable contribution is requested for the charitable organization; or

(2) use a name, symbol, emblem, device, service mark or printed matter that belongs to or is associated with the charitable organization to solicit charitable contributions.

(b) In soliciting charitable contributions for a charitable organization, a person may not use a name, symbol, emblem, device, service mark, or printed matter so similar to that of another established charitable organization that the use might confuse or mislead the public.
Md. Code, Insurance § 6-104 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-104
§6–104.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, in computing the tax under this section, the following deductions from gross direct premiums allocable to the State are allowed:

(1) returned premiums, not including surrender values;

(2) dividends that are:

(i) paid or credited to policyholders; or

(ii) applied to buy additional insurance or to shorten the period during which premiums are payable; and

(3) returns or refunds made or credited to policyholders because of retrospective ratings or safe driver rewards.

(b) Deductions from gross direct premiums are allowed only to the extent that the deductions are properly allocable to premiums subject to tax.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, any insurer that has its home office in this State shall be entitled to a credit against the total amount of the taxes payable by the insurer under this subtitle equal to the amount of all retaliatory taxes imposed on the insurer in other states as a result of its payment of the assessment fee required under Title 2, Subtitle 5 of this article.

(2) The aggregate total amount that may be credited to all qualifying insurers under this section may not exceed $1 million in any fiscal year.

(3) If the credit available to insurers under paragraph (2) of this subsection is insufficient to offset the retaliatory taxes attributable to the imposition of the assessment fee under Title 2, Subtitle 5 of this article, the available credit shall be apportioned among those insurers claiming the credit based on the ratio of gross direct written premium allocable to this State of the insurer claiming the credit to the total amount of gross direct written premium allocable to this State written by all insurers claiming the credit.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-407 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-407
§6–407.
Status: in_force

(a) A charitable organization that collects less than $25,000 in charitable contributions from the public in a year need not pay an annual fee, except that, if the charitable organization uses a professional solicitor, it shall pay an annual fee of $50.

(b) (1) Each charitable organization that submits a separate registration statement and collects at least $25,000 in charitable contributions from the public in a year shall pay an annual fee based on the charitable contributions collected.

(2) The annual fee shall be:

(i) $50, if charitable contributions from the public are at least $25,000 but less than $50,001;

(ii) $75, if charitable contributions from the public are at least $50,001 but less than $75,001;

(iii) $100, if charitable contributions from the public are at least $75,001 but less than $100,001;

(iv) $200, if charitable contributions from the public are at least $100,001 but less than $500,001; and

(v) $300, if charitable contributions from the public are at least $500,001.

(c) (1) A charitable organization failing to file an annual report either by the end of the 6–month period after the end of the charitable organization’s fiscal year or within any period of extension granted shall pay, in addition to the annual fee, $25 for each month or part thereof after the date on which the annual report was due to be filed or after the period of extension granted for such filing.

(2) The late fee shall be assessed 60 days after:

(i) the end of the 6th month after the end of the fiscal year; or

(ii) the period of extension.

(3) Failure to remit an assessed late fee is a violation of this title.

(4) The Secretary of State may suspend or waive late fees in accordance with:

(i) regulations adopted under subsection (f) of this section; or

(ii) a settlement agreement made under § 6–205(b) and (c) of this title.

(d) The following revenues shall be distributed to the Charitable Enforcement Fund under Subtitle 2A of this title, to be used only to support the actions of the Secretary of State and the Attorney General in carrying out the duties of the Secretary of State and the Attorney General under this title and Title 6.5 of this article:

(1) $100 of the annual fee paid by each charitable organization under subsection (b)(2)(v) of this section; and

(2) the late fees collected under subsection (c) of this section.

(e) A late fee assessed under this section may not be considered a delinquent account or debt requiring referral to the Central Collection Unit for collection purposes under § 3–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(f) The Secretary of State may adopt regulations regarding the suspension or waiver of late fees for charitable organizations that fail to file an annual report under subsection (c) of this section.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-414 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-414
§6–414.
Status: in_force

A charitable organization may honor a credit card that the board of directors or executive officer of the charitable organization accepts for payment of charitable contributions.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 6-218 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-218
§6–218.
Status: in_force

In an action against a person who is responsible for the receipt or collection of State money or against the surety of the person, a statement of the person’s account signed and certified by the Comptroller is prima facie evidence of the amount stated in it as due.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 6-204 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-204
§6–204.
Status: in_force

The Commission shall prescribe a system, a form of records, and a form of annual report for public service companies that conform as nearly as possible to the system and forms that any corresponding federal regulatory unit requires for public service companies of the same class in interstate commerce.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-606 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-606
§6–606.
Status: in_force

A person may not apply a charitable contribution in a way substantially inconsistent with the charitable solicitation.
Md. Code, Education § 6-504 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-504
§6–504.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (3) and (5) of this subsection, there may not be more than three units in a county and a unit may not include both supervisory and nonsupervisory employees.

(2) If a county has more than three recognized units and, as of July 1, 1974, the units have exclusive representation for collective negotiations, these units may continue as negotiating units.

(3) In Baltimore County, there shall be three units, including one unit of supervisory employees as defined in § 6–501(i) of this subtitle.

(4) In Carroll County, beginning on October 1, 2007:

(i) There shall be no more than three units; and

(ii) All units shall be nonsupervisory units.

(5) In Baltimore City, the public school employer may designate a fourth unit composed of all Baltimore City school police officers, as defined in § 4–318 of this article, up to and including the rank of lieutenant.

(b) All eligible public school employees shall:

(1) Be included in one of these units; and

(2) Have the rights granted in this subtitle.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-405 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-405
§6–405.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “political subdivision” includes a:

(1) county;

(2) municipal corporation;

(3) bicounty or multicounty agency;

(4) county board of education;

(5) public authority; or

(6) special taxing district.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) a vessel;

(2) a military, fire, or law enforcement vehicle;

(3) a farm-type tractor, other agricultural equipment used for agricultural purposes, or construction equipment used for agricultural purposes or earth moving;

(4) earth-moving or construction equipment used for those purposes; or

(5) a lawn mower, snowblower, garden or lawn tractor, or golf cart while being used for its designed purpose.

(c) Except as otherwise allowed by law, a person may not use an off-road vehicle on property known by the person to be owned or leased by the State or a political subdivision.

(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 6-201 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-201
§6–201.
Status: in_force

There is a State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners in the Department.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 6-103.3 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-103.3
§6–103.
Status: in_force

§6–103.3.

(a) In this section, “defamation” includes invasion of privacy by false facts.

(b) A court may exercise personal jurisdiction, to the fullest extent permitted by the United States Constitution, over any person who obtains a judgment in a defamation proceeding outside the United States against any person who is a resident of this State or has assets in this State for the purpose of providing declaratory relief with respect to that person’s liability for the judgment or determining whether the judgment may not be recognized under § 10–704 of this article if the Maryland resident or person who has assets in this State may have to take actions in Maryland to comply with the foreign defamation judgment.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-1201 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 12 / Section 6-1201
§6–1201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “DecaBDE” means decabrominated diphenyl ether.

(c) “OctaBDE” means octabrominated diphenyl ether.

(d) “PentaBDE” means pentabrominated diphenyl ether.
Md. Code, Human Services § 6-508 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-508
§6–508.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “CARE Program” means the Certified Adult Residential Environment Program.

(c) (1) “Individual with a disability” means an adult who requires a supportive housing arrangement to reside in the community because of a physical, medical, or mental disability.

(2) “Individual with a disability” does not include an adult whose disability is so severe or complex as to require specialized professional intervention as part of the supportive housing arrangement.

(d) “Supportive housing arrangement” means a housing arrangement that provides an individual with room, board, and assistance with the activities of daily living.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-405 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-405
§6–405.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Commissioner finds that the supervisory committee of a credit union is not performing its duties properly, the Commissioner may require the credit union to have a certified public accountant audit the credit union for any period of time that the Commissioner considers necessary.

(b) The audit required under subsection (a) of this section shall be made at the expense of the credit union.
Md. Code, Local Government § 6-112 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-112
§6–112.
Status: in_force

(a) Court costs in a municipal infraction proceeding in which costs are imposed are $5.

(b) A defendant is not liable for payment to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund.