Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 1-303 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-303
§1–303.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not prohibit:

(1) The preparation, examination, handling, or maintenance of financial records by any officer, employee, or agent of a fiduciary institution that has custody of the records;

(2) The examination of financial records by a certified public accountant while engaged by a fiduciary institution to perform an independent audit;

(3) The examination of financial records by, or the disclosure of financial records to, any officer, employee, or agent of a supervisory agency for use only in the exercise of that person’s duties as an officer, employee, or agent;

(4) The publication of information derived from financial records if the information cannot be identified to any particular customer, deposit, or account;

(5) The making of reports or returns required or permitted by federal or State law;

(6) The disclosure of any information permitted to be disclosed under those provisions of the Commercial Law Article that relate to the dishonor of a negotiable instrument;

(7) The exchange, in the regular course of business, of credit information between a fiduciary institution and any other fiduciary institution or commercial enterprise, if made directly or through a consumer reporting agency;

(8) The exchange, in the regular course of business, of a statement of a mortgage account on the subject property in connection with a sale, refinancing, or foreclosure, of real property; or the disclosure, in the regular course of business, of a statement of a mortgage account on the subject property to the holder of any subordinate mortgage or security interest;

(9) The disclosure to a State’s Attorney of any information in accordance with § 8–104(c) of the Criminal Law Article (regarding the presentation of a certificate under oath to prove insufficient funds and dishonor of checks);

(10) A fiduciary institution from disclosing to the Department of Human Services an individual’s financial records that the Department determines are necessary to verify or confirm the individual’s eligibility or ineligibility for public assistance;

(11) In a prosecution outside the State for the crime of obtaining property or services by bad check, the presentation to the prosecutor of a certificate under oath by an authorized representative of a drawee that declares the dishonor of the check by the drawee, the lack of an account with the drawee at the time of utterance, or the insufficiency of the drawer’s funds at the time of presentation and utterance;

(12) The disclosure of the financial records of one of its customers by a fiduciary institution to an affiliate that extends credit for the sole purpose of evaluating a requested or existing extension of credit to that customer by an affiliate of the fiduciary institution; or

(13) A fiduciary institution from disclosing to the Comptroller an individual’s financial records that the Comptroller determines are necessary to enforce the tax laws of the State.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 1-301 — MD Code / Article get / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-301
§1–301.
Status: in_force

(a) All property of a decedent shall be subject to the estates of decedents law, and upon the person’s death shall pass directly to the personal representative, who shall hold the legal title for administration and distribution, without any distinction, preference, or priority as between real and personal property.

(b) The court may determine questions of title to personal property not exceeding $50,000 in value for the purpose of determining what personal property is properly includable in an estate that is the subject of a proceeding before the court.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-210 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-210
§1–210.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The list provided under this section shall:

(1) Be provided free of charge; and

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

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

(ii) 1. The federal tax identification number of the person, if known; or

2. If the person does not have a federal tax identification number, the Social Security number of the person, if known.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 1-315 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-315
§1–315.
Status: in_force

An emergency services Internet Protocol network provider and a core service provider of Next Generation 9–1–1 services have the same immunity from liability for transmission failures as that approved by the Public Service Commission for local exchange telephone companies, or for a provider of telecommunications services through evolving technology, that are subject to regulation by the Commission under the Public Utilities Article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-602 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 6 / Section 1-602
§1–602.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not apply to Charles County.
Md. Code, Education § 1-303 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-303
§1–303.
Status: in_force

The foundation of a world–class education system in Maryland under the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future for education will require:

(1) Early support and interventions for young children and their families, including:

(i) Coordinating and providing services for children and families with the greatest need through centers located in the neediest communities; and

(ii) Expanding access to high–quality, full–day prekindergarten programs for 3–year–olds and 4–year–olds through a mixed delivery system;

(2) High–quality diverse teachers and school leaders in every school, requiring:

(i) Elevation of the teaching profession to a profession comparable to other fields, with comparable compensation, that require a similar amount of education and credentialing with career ladders that allow the advancement of teachers and principals based on knowledge, skills, performance, and responsibilities;

(ii) Teacher preparation programs in the State’s postsecondary institutions that are rigorous and prepare teacher candidates to have the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to improve student performance and to teach all students successfully regardless of the student’s economic background, race, ethnicity, and learning ability or disability; and

(iii) State exit standards from teacher preparation programs and State standards for teacher licensure that require prospective teachers to demonstrate that they have the knowledge, skills, and competencies to successfully teach students from all backgrounds;

(3) An instructional system that is benchmarked to world–class standards and fully aligned from prekindergarten through 12th grade to a college and career readiness standard, including:

(i) A college and career readiness standard set to world–class standards that certifies that by the end of 10th grade, and not later than the end of 12th grade, a student has the requisite literacy in English and mathematics to be successful in first–year, credit–bearing coursework at a Maryland community college or open enrollment postsecondary institution;

(ii) Pathways for students who achieve college and career readiness by the end of 10th grade to choose to pursue:

1. Highly competitive college preparatory programs;

2. Early college programs that:

A. Provide college credit and allow a student to earn an associate degree in high school at no cost to the student; and

B. Determine eligibility through other factors including assessments, academic performance reviews, and guidance counselor recommendations; and

3. Career and technology education programs, including expanded opportunities for science–based, certified agriculture education, that:

A. Are developed in partnership with the private sector;

B. Include an apprenticeship or other workplace experience; and

C. Lead to an industry–recognized credential by the end of high school; and

(iii) Pathways for those students who have not achieved the college and career readiness standard by the end of 10th grade that enable them to achieve the standard by the end of 12th grade;

(4) A system designed to meet the needs of all students so they can be successful, including the capability to:

(i) Quickly identify students who are falling behind grade level; and

(ii) Provide the appropriate, individualized instruction and supports needed to get the student back on track for college and career readiness;

(5) Additional supports and services for students who need them to stay on track for college and career readiness, including:

(i) Students from low–income families as a proxy for the number of students who may need additional supports to perform at grade level and stay on track for college and career readiness;

(ii) Students from families where English is not the primary language; and

(iii) Students with disabilities;

(6) Equitable learning outcomes regardless of a student’s family income, race, ethnicity, disability, or other characteristics;

(7) Additional resources, supports, and services for children in Maryland who are living in communities with great needs, including high poverty rates, high crime rates, and lack of access to adequate health care and social services, with resources provided at the school level and in the community;

(8) Funding that is sufficient to enable students to achieve the State’s performance standards and that is distributed equitably to school systems and schools across the State; and

(9) A strong system of accountability with the authority to hold all of the entities that are an integral part of the education system accountable for implementing the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and ensuring that funds are being spent effectively consistent with the policy framework to ensure that all students are successful.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1109 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 11 / Section 1-1109
§1–1109.
Status: in_force

(a) A bond, the transfer of a bond, the interest payable on a bond, the income derived from a bond, and the profit realized on the sale or exchange of a bond are exempt from State and local taxes.

(b) A county or municipality may issue bonds without regard to the federal tax status of the bonds.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-402 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-402
§1–402.
Status: in_force

A determination required or permitted to be made under any provision of this article relating to stated capital, surplus, capital surplus, earned surplus, or any other account or matter relating to the financial position or results of operations of a Maryland corporation is prima facie proper and in accordance with this article if:

(1) Specific provisions of this article do not require otherwise; and

(2) It is made in good faith in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and principles.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 1-114 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-114
§1–114.
Status: in_force

“Person” includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1017 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 10 / Section 1-1017
§1–1017.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The county commissioners or county council of a county may cooperate, consistent with this subtitle, for the construction or reconstruction of hospitals or related facilities by contributing up to one–third of the cost of any hospital or related facility.

(2) To pay the county contribution under this subsection, the county commissioners or county council may:

(i) use general fund revenues of the county; or

(ii) within the limits of any restriction on the borrowing power of the county, issue bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness, pledging the full faith and credit of the county to the payment of principal of and interest on the bonds, notes, or evidence of indebtedness.

(3) For the purposes of this subsection, the Secretary of Health, as the sole unit to represent the State, shall cooperate with the county.

(b) (1) The County Commissioners of Kent County may cooperate, consistent with this subtitle, for the construction of a nursing home or related facilities by contributing up to one–third of the cost of the nursing home or related facilities.

(2) A nursing home constructed under this subsection shall have at least 25 beds.

(3) To pay the county contribution under this subsection, the county commissioners may:

(i) use general fund revenues of the county; or

(ii) within the limits of any restriction on the borrowing power of the county, issue bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness, pledging the full faith and credit of the county to the payment of principal of and interest on the bonds, notes, or evidence of indebtedness.

(4) For the purposes of this subsection, the Secretary of Health, as the sole unit to represent the State, shall cooperate with the county commissioners.

(c) (1) The County Commissioners of Somerset County shall cooperate, consistent with this subtitle, for the construction of a nursing home hospital or related facilities by contributing up to $200,000 of the cost of any nursing home hospital or related facilities.

(2) A nursing home hospital constructed under this subsection shall:

(i) have 60 beds;

(ii) be located in the town of Crisfield, on the same grounds as McCready Hospital;

(iii) have a corridor connecting it to McCready Hospital; and

(iv) be known as the Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home.

(3) To pay the county contribution under this subsection, the county commissioners may:

(i) use general fund revenues of the county; or

(ii) within the limits of any restriction on the borrowing power of the county, issue bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness, pledging the full faith and credit of the county to the payment of principal of and interest on the bonds, notes, or evidence of indebtedness.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1007 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 10 / Section 1-1007
§1–1007.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (i) Except as provided in subsection (d)(1) of this section, a board consists of 10 members.

(ii) The county commissioners, the county council of the county, or, subject to the confirmation of the Frederick County Council, the County Executive of Frederick County shall appoint the initial members of the board for the following terms:

1. three members for 3 years;

2. three members for 2 years; and

3. three members for 1 year.

(iii) The county commissioners, the county council, or, subject to the confirmation of the Frederick County Council, the County Executive of Frederick County shall appoint one of its members to be an ex officio member of the board.

(2) Each member of the board shall be a resident of the county.

(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d)(3) of this section, a successor member shall be elected by a majority vote of the board for:

(1) a term of 3 years if a term expires; or

(2) the rest of the term if a term is vacated.

(c) Subject to the confirmation of the Frederick County Council, the Chief Executive of Frederick County shall appoint a successor member for:

(1) a term of 3 years if a term expires; or

(2) the rest of the term if a term is vacated.

(d) (1) In St. Mary’s County, the board consists of at least 10 but not more than 15 members.

(2) (i) Subject to paragraph (1) of this subsection, the County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may create new positions on the board.

(ii) The county commissioners shall set the term for each new position to:

1. 3 years or less; and

2. ensure balanced staggering of the expiration of the terms of all members.

(3) The county commissioners shall appoint a successor member for:

(i) a term of 3 years if a term expires; or

(ii) the rest of the term if a term is vacated.
Md. Code, Education § 1-301 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-301
§1–301.
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future based on the recommendations of the Maryland Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education established by Chapters 701 and 702 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2016 is necessary to transform Maryland’s education system to world–class student achievement levels.

(b) This subtitle constitutes the public policy of the State.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 1-101.1 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-101.1
§1–101.
Status: in_force

§1–101.1.

“Active duty” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-401 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-401
§1–401.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “computer software program” means a software program used to:

(1) access data in a computer system; or

(2) implement a process using data in a computer system.

(b) This section does not apply to a computer software program subject to Title 10, Subtitle 9 of the State Government Article.

(c) (1) A county or municipality may sell, lease, or license to the public, or enter into a contract concerning, a computer software program, including any associated patent, trademark, or copyright, that is produced by or for the county or municipality in the normal course of its operations.

(2) A county or municipality may adopt a price structure for a computer software program based on any factors that the county or municipality considers relevant, including:

(i) the cost of producing, reproducing, and delivering the computer software program;

(ii) overhead and labor costs; and

(iii) the fair market value of the computer software program.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 1-305 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-305
§1–305.
Status: in_force

(a) After a sale of a farm product consigned for sale by a person in this State to a person engaged in the business of selling goods on consignment, the consignee shall transmit to the consignor within 24 hours after the sale a full account of the sale, including:

(1) The amount and price of the goods sold; and

(2) The name and address of the purchaser, including the house or business number, street, and city.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of $5 for each violation, and court costs.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-201.1 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-201.1
§1–201.
Status: in_force

§1–201.1.

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) The consumptive nature of an expanding population poses a clear and present threat to the long–term viability of the fisheries and wildlife of the State;

(2) An increased understanding by citizens of the intrinsic value of the fisheries and wildlife of the State will help to ensure the perpetuation of these coveted natural resources for the benefit of future generations;

(3) The responsibility for protecting the natural resources of the State is vested in the Natural Resources Police Force within the Department;

(4) Budgetary reductions attributable to a lingering economic recession have reduced the number of conservation law enforcement personnel to the measurable detriment of the natural resources of the State;

(5) Entrusting the enforcement of State conservation laws to the Natural Resources Police Force, coupled with increasing the homeland security responsibilities of the Natural Resources Police Force, requires an investment that is commensurate with the level of protection the public considers appropriate;

(6) A diminishing enforcement presence on land and on the waterways correlates to an increasing number of violations of State conservation laws and an erosion of the protections afforded to citizens by the public trust doctrine, which sets forth the responsibility of the government to administer, protect, manage, and conserve fish and wildlife; and

(7) The prevalence of violations of State conservation laws presents a significant problem that warrants an enhanced investment in conservation law enforcement by:

(i) Increasing the presence of Natural Resources Police Force personnel on land and on the waterways through the use of present and future revenue sources; and

(ii) Ensuring that the Natural Resources Police Force is properly equipped with the equipment, vehicles, and boats necessary to comply with its statutory mandate.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-203 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-203
§1–203.
Status: in_force

§1–203. IN EFFECT

(a) In addition to any organization and capitalization fee required under § 1–204 of this subtitle, subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Department shall collect the fees specified in subsection (b) of this section.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (10) of this subsection, for each of the following documents, the nonrefundable processing fee is $100:

Document

Articles of incorporation

Articles of amendment

Articles of extension

Articles of restatement of charter

Articles of amendment and restatement

Articles supplementary

Articles of share exchange

Articles of consolidation or merger

Articles of revival for stock corporation

Articles of revival for nonstock corporation

Articles of conversion

Articles of validation

(2) For each of the following documents, the nonrefundable processing fee is as indicated:

(i) Notice of change of address of principal office..................$25

(ii) Notice of change of name or address of resident agent............................................................................................................................$25, up to a maximum of $30,000 for a bulk filing

(iii) Certificate of correction….………………………………….$25

(iv) Except as provided in paragraph (14) of this subsection, any other documents……………...…………….……………..........................................$25

(3) (i) For each of the following documents which are filed but not recorded, the nonrefundable processing fee is as indicated:

Reservation of a corporate, limited partnership, limited liability partnership or limited liability company name………………………………………………………...$25

Original registration of name of a foreign corporation to end of calendar year…………………………………………………………………………………………..$100

Renewal of registration of name of a foreign corporation for 1 calendar year…………………………………………………………………………………………..$100

Documents in connection with the qualification of a foreign corporation to do intrastate business in this State……………………………………………………....…$100

Application for registration of a foreign limited partnership, a foreign limited liability partnership, or a foreign limited liability company………………………....$100

Other documents……………………………………………………………………...$6

(ii) Except as provided in paragraph (13) of this subsection, for each of the following documents which are filed but not recorded, the filing fee is as indicated:

Annual report of a Maryland corporation, except a charitable or benevolent institution, nonstock corporation, savings and loan corporation, credit union, family farm, and banking institution……………………………………………………………$300

Annual report of a foreign corporation subject to the jurisdiction of this State, except a national banking association, savings and loan association, credit union, nonstock corporation, and charitable and benevolent institution…………………..$300

Annual report of a Maryland savings and loan association, banking institution, or credit union or of a foreign savings and loan association, national banking association, or credit union that is subject to the jurisdiction of this State………...$300

Annual report of a Maryland limited liability company, limited liability partnership, limited partnership, or of a foreign limited liability company, foreign limited liability partnership, or foreign limited partnership, except a family farm……………………………………………………………………………………....….$300

Annual report of a business trust………………………………………….…….$300

Annual report of a real estate investment trust or foreign statutory trust doing business in this State………………………………………………………………………$300

Annual report of a family farm……………………………………………...……$100

(4) For each of the following documents recorded or filed the nonrefundable processing fee is $100:

(i) Certificate of limited partnership, certificate of limited liability partnership, articles of organization of a limited liability company, certificate of trust of a business trust, including certificates of amendment, certificates of reinstatement, and articles of reinstatement; and

(ii) Any statement filed by a partnership under Title 9A of this article.

(5) For issuing each of the following certificates, the nonrefundable processing fee is as indicated:

Type of Instrument Special Fee

Certificate of status of a corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability company of this State or of a foreign corporation, foreign partnership, foreign limited partnership, foreign limited liability partnership, or foreign limited liability company……..………………........................$20

Certified list of the charter papers of a corporation of this State or any certificates of a limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or a limited liability company of this State recorded or filed with the Department……………………...…$20

Certificate of compliance by a foreign corporation, foreign limited partnership, foreign limited liability partnership, or foreign limited liability company with requirements of law in respect of qualification or registration……………………....$20

Certificate of withdrawal of registration or qualification...…….……….….…$20

Certificate of any paper recorded or filed in the Department’s office………...$20

(6) For a duplicate of a certificate mentioned in paragraph (5) of this subsection which is issued at the same time as the original, the fee is $1, and for a nonelectronic copy of any other paper recorded or filed with the Department, the fee is $1 per page.

(7) (i) For acceptance of service of process or notice on the Department, the Department shall charge a fee of $50.

(ii) Each county and Baltimore City is exempt from the fee under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

(8) Subject to § 1–203.2(c) of this subtitle, for processing each of the following documents on an expedited basis, the additional fee is as indicated:

Recording any document, including financing statements, or submitting for preclearance any document listed in paragraph (1) or (4) of this subsection, if processing under § 1–203.2(b)(1) of this subtitle is requested..................................$425

Recording any document, including financing statements, or submitting for preclearance any document listed in paragraph (1) or (4) of this subsection, if processing under § 1–203.2(b)(1) of this subtitle is not requested……….…….........$50

Certificate of status of a corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability company, or a name reservation………....$20

Certified list of the charter documents of a Maryland corporation or any certificate of a Maryland limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability company recorded or filed with the Department.........................................$20

A copy of any document recorded or filed with the Department, or a corporate abstract…………………………….................................................................................$20

Application for a ground rent redemption or a ground rent extinguishment, or payment of a redemption or extinguishment amount to the former owner of the ground rent………………………..................................................................................$50

(9) A nonrefundable processing fee for a request by paper document for an extension of the date for submitting an annual report under § 14–704 of the Tax – Property Article is $20.

(10) A nonrefundable processing fee for articles of incorporation of a nonstock corporation that is organized to operate as a nonprofit entity under § 501(c)(3), (4), or (6) of the Internal Revenue Code is $150.

(11) A fee for the nonpayment of a check or other negotiable instrument that was presented to the Department as payment for any of the other fees imposed under this section is $30.

(12) A nonrefundable processing fee for preclearance of a document or draft of a document listed in paragraph (1) or (4) of this subsection is $275.

(13) Beginning in fiscal year 2022, the Department shall waive the filing fee for a business entity described under paragraph (3)(ii) of this subsection for each year that the entity provides evidence to the Department that:

(i) The entity is required to comply with and is in compliance with Title 12 of the Labor and Employment Article; or

(ii) The entity otherwise provides an employer–offered savings arrangement, as defined in § 12–101(e) of the Labor and Employment Article, that is in compliance with federal law.

(14) There is no processing fee for documents filed to dissolve, cancel, or terminate an entity under this subsection.

(c) For each fee identified under subsection (b) of this section as nonrefundable, the Department shall adopt regulations to specify the conditions under which the fee shall be nonrefundable and the conditions under which the fee may be applied to a resubmission of a document for filing, recording, or processing.

(d) The fees collected under subsection (b)(8) and (12) of this section shall be credited to the fund established under § 1–203.3 of this subtitle.

(e) Of the $150 collected under subsection (b)(10) of this section, $50 shall be credited to the Maryland Nonprofit Development Center Program Fund established under § 5–1204 of the Economic Development Article.

§1–203. ** TAKES EFFECT OCTOBER 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 198 AND 199 OF 2025 **

(a) In addition to any organization and capitalization fee required under § 1–204 of this subtitle, subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Department shall collect the fees specified in subsection (b) of this section.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (10) of this subsection, for each of the following documents, the nonrefundable processing fee is $100:

Document

Articles of incorporation

Articles of amendment

Articles of extension

Articles of restatement of charter

Articles of amendment and restatement

Articles supplementary

Articles of share exchange

Articles of consolidation or merger

Articles of revival for stock corporation

Articles of revival for nonstock corporation

Articles of conversion

Articles of validation

(2) For each of the following documents, the nonrefundable processing fee is as indicated:

(i) Notice of change of address of principal office..................$25

(ii) Notice of change of name or address of resident agent............................................................................................................................$25, up to a maximum of $30,000 for a bulk filing

(iii) Certificate of correction….………………………………….$25

(iv) Except as provided in paragraph (14) of this subsection, any other documents……………...…………….……………..........................................$25

(3) (i) For each of the following documents which are filed but not recorded, the nonrefundable processing fee is as indicated:

Reservation of a corporate, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, or limited worker cooperative association name……………………………………………………………………………………...…...$25

Original registration of name of a foreign corporation to end of calendar year…………………………………………………………………………………………..$100

Renewal of registration of name of a foreign corporation for 1 calendar year…………………………………………………………………………………………..$100

Documents in connection with the qualification of a foreign corporation to do intrastate business in this State……………………………………………………....…$100

Application for registration of a foreign limited partnership, a foreign limited liability partnership, or a foreign limited liability company………………………....$100

Other documents……………………………………………………………………...$6

(ii) Except as provided in paragraph (13) of this subsection, for each of the following documents which are filed but not recorded, the filing fee is as indicated:

Annual report of a Maryland corporation, except a charitable or benevolent institution, nonstock corporation, savings and loan corporation, credit union, family farm, and banking institution……………………………………………………………$300

Annual report of a foreign corporation subject to the jurisdiction of this State, except a national banking association, savings and loan association, credit union, nonstock corporation, and charitable and benevolent institution…………………..$300

Annual report of a Maryland savings and loan association, banking institution, or credit union or of a foreign savings and loan association, national banking association, or credit union that is subject to the jurisdiction of this State………...$300

Annual report of a Maryland limited liability company, limited liability partnership, limited partnership, or limited worker cooperative association, or of a foreign limited liability company, foreign limited liability partnership, or foreign limited partnership, except a family farm……………………………………………..$300

Annual report of a business trust………………………………………….…….$300

Annual report of a real estate investment trust or foreign statutory trust doing business in this State………………………………………………………………………$300

Annual report of a family farm……………………………………………...……$100

(4) For each of the following documents recorded or filed the nonrefundable processing fee is $100:

(i) Certificate of limited partnership, certificate of limited liability partnership, articles of organization of a limited liability company, articles of organization of a limited worker cooperative association, certificate of trust of a business trust, including certificates of amendment, certificates of reinstatement, and articles of reinstatement; and

(ii) Any statement filed by a partnership under Title 9A of this article.

(5) For issuing each of the following certificates, the nonrefundable processing fee is as indicated:

Type of Instrument Special Fee

Certificate of status of a corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, or limited worker cooperative association of this State or of a foreign corporation, foreign partnership, foreign limited partnership, foreign limited liability partnership, or foreign limited liability company……..………………........................................................................................$20

Certified list of the charter papers of a corporation of this State or any certificates of a limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, or limited worker cooperative association of this State recorded or filed with the Department…………………………………………………………………………...…$20

Certificate of compliance by a foreign corporation, foreign limited partnership, foreign limited liability partnership, or foreign limited liability company with requirements of law in respect of qualification or registration……………………....$20

Certificate of withdrawal of registration or qualification...…….……….….…$20

Certificate of any paper recorded or filed in the Department’s office………...$20

(6) For a duplicate of a certificate mentioned in paragraph (5) of this subsection which is issued at the same time as the original, the fee is $1, and for a nonelectronic copy of any other paper recorded or filed with the Department, the fee is $1 per page.

(7) (i) For acceptance of service of process or notice on the Department, the Department shall charge a fee of $50.

(ii) Each county and Baltimore City is exempt from the fee under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

(8) Subject to § 1–203.2(c) of this subtitle, for processing each of the following documents on an expedited basis, the additional fee is as indicated:

Recording any document, including financing statements, or submitting for preclearance any document listed in paragraph (1) or (4) of this subsection, if processing under § 1–203.2(b)(1) of this subtitle is requested..................................$425

Recording any document, including financing statements, or submitting for preclearance any document listed in paragraph (1) or (4) of this subsection, if processing under § 1–203.2(b)(1) of this subtitle is not requested……….…….........$50

Certificate of status of a corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, or limited worker cooperative association, or a name reservation………………………………………………….…....$20

Certified list of the charter documents of a Maryland corporation or any certificate of a Maryland limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, or limited worker cooperative association recorded or filed with the Department..................................................................................................................$20

A copy of any document recorded or filed with the Department, or a corporate abstract…………………………….................................................................................$20

Application for a ground rent redemption or a ground rent extinguishment, or payment of a redemption or extinguishment amount to the former owner of the ground rent………………………..................................................................................$50

(9) A nonrefundable processing fee for a request by paper document for an extension of the date for submitting an annual report under § 14–704 of the Tax – Property Article is $20.

(10) A nonrefundable processing fee for articles of incorporation of a nonstock corporation that is organized to operate as a nonprofit entity under § 501(c)(3), (4), or (6) of the Internal Revenue Code is $150.

(11) A fee for the nonpayment of a check or other negotiable instrument that was presented to the Department as payment for any of the other fees imposed under this section is $30.

(12) A nonrefundable processing fee for preclearance of a document or draft of a document listed in paragraph (1) or (4) of this subsection is $275.

(13) Beginning in fiscal year 2022, the Department shall waive the filing fee for a business entity described under paragraph (3)(ii) of this subsection for each year that the entity provides evidence to the Department that:

(i) The entity is required to comply with and is in compliance with Title 12 of the Labor and Employment Article; or

(ii) The entity otherwise provides an employer–offered savings arrangement, as defined in § 12–101(e) of the Labor and Employment Article, that is in compliance with federal law.

(14) There is no processing fee for documents filed to dissolve, cancel, or terminate an entity under this subsection.

(c) For each fee identified under subsection (b) of this section as nonrefundable, the Department shall adopt regulations to specify the conditions under which the fee shall be nonrefundable and the conditions under which the fee may be applied to a resubmission of a document for filing, recording, or processing.

(d) The fees collected under subsection (b)(8) and (12) of this section shall be credited to the fund established under § 1–203.3 of this subtitle.

(e) Of the $150 collected under subsection (b)(10) of this section, $50 shall be credited to the Maryland Nonprofit Development Center Program Fund established under § 5–1204 of the Economic Development Article.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 1-201 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-201
§1–201.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not record or broadcast any criminal matter, including a trial, hearing, motion, or argument, that is held in trial court or before a grand jury.

(2) This prohibition applies to the use of television, radio, and photographic or recording equipment.

(b) Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to the use of electronic or photographic equipment approved by the court:

(1) to take the testimony of a child victim under § 11-303 of this article; or

(2) to perpetuate a court record.

(c) A person who violates this section may be held in contempt of court.
Md. Code, Environment § 1-203 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-203
§1–203.
Status: in_force

(a) When deciding whether to issue a license or permit under this article or to impose a condition on the issuance of a license or permit, the Department may consider whether the applicant has violated any provision of this article or any regulation adopted under this article.

(b) (1) A license or permit is considered renewed for purposes of this subsection if the license or permit is issued by a unit of State government to a person for the period immediately following a period for which the person previously possessed the same or a substantially similar license.

(2) Before any license or permit may be renewed under this article, the issuing authority shall verify through the Office of the Comptroller that the applicant has paid all undisputed taxes and unemployment insurance contributions payable to the Comptroller or the Secretary of Labor or that the applicant has provided for payment in a manner satisfactory to the unit responsible for collection.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-507 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-507
§1–507.
Status: in_force

(a) An action brought pursuant to this subtitle may not be compromised, discontinued, or dismissed by consent, by default, or for neglect to prosecute, except with the approval of the court. The approval may not be granted when the court determines that a monetary settlement, in excess of court costs and attorneys fees, has been offered by a defendant to a plaintiff, who has standing to sue only by virtue of this subtitle, as consideration for the settlement. If the court upon application of a defendant determines that an action in which a plaintiff has acquired standing solely by virtue of this subtitle was brought in bad faith or solely for purposes of harassment or delay, it may, after further hearing on this specific question, award to the defendant against the plaintiff a judgment for all or part of the court costs, including attorneys fees, as the defendant may establish were incurred by him in defending the action together with any damages sustained by the defendant as a result of the action having been brought, including witness fees.

(b) The Maryland Rules apply to all actions brought under this subtitle except where the provisions of this subtitle specifically describe other procedures.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1406 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 14 / Section 1-1406
§1–1406.
Status: in_force

(a) An authority may:

(1) acquire real property or rights or interests in real property, directly or through a person or governmental entity, by gift, devise, transfer, exchange, foreclosure, purchase, or otherwise on terms and conditions and in a manner the authority considers proper;

(2) own property in the authority’s name, including tax foreclosed property and property without clear title;

(3) sell, lease as lessor, transfer, and dispose of the authority’s interest in property;

(4) procure insurance against loss in connection with the property, assets, or activities of the authority; and

(5) execute deeds, mortgages, contracts, leases, purchases, or other agreements regarding the property of the authority.

(b) Property purchased, owned, or sold under this section may not be located outside the jurisdiction of the local government in which the authority is located.

(c) (1) An authority may quiet title or foreclose on a property in which it holds an interest that is not fee simple title by:

(i) conducting an examination of title to determine the identity of any person possessing a claim or interest in the property; and

(ii) filing a complaint to quiet title in accordance with Title 14, Subtitle 6 of the Real Property Article.

(2) An authority may join in a single complaint to quiet title or foreclose on one or more parcels of real property.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-308 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-308
§1–308.
Status: in_force

The Commission shall develop best practices for:

(1) the dedication of a minimum effective portion of the budget of a local licensing board to administrative enforcement activities, such as inspections, compliance checks, overservice, operations, and trade practice violations;

(2) the carrying out of compliance checks for alcoholic beverages licenses, in which each license is checked at least once a year;

(3) the development of guidelines for the minimum capacity of inspections carried out by inspectors of local licensing boards, based on the number and type of licensed outlets in the licensing jurisdiction;

(4) ensuring that alcoholic beverages inspections be based on data such as the violation history of the license holder, and calls for emergency assistance, emergency medical service, or nonemergency service, so that resources are being allocated based on where the greatest need is;

(5) the reporting of aggregate data between local police and local licensing boards;

(6) the development of mandatory State–provided training for liquor inspectors;

(7) reporting by the State to the affected local licensing board of a State–issued license or permit within 10 days after the State receives an application;

(8) the development of a public health impact statement for all changes to the State alcoholic beverages laws; and

(9) ensuring that:

(i) all license holders, managers, and servers receive certification from an approved alcohol awareness program; and

(ii) at least one employee who is certified in an alcohol awareness program be on the licensed premises at all times when alcoholic beverages are served.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 1-203 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-203
§1–203.
Status: in_force

In this Code and any regulation or directive adopted under it, the phrase “may not” has a mandatory negative effect and establishes a prohibition.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-315 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-315
§1–315.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Executive Director may delegate authority to conduct hearings on violations of this article or of any regulations adopted under this article, the provisions of the Tax – General Article relating to alcoholic beverages or tobacco, or the provisions of the Business Regulation Article relating to tobacco to the Division director or any other employee of the Executive Director’s office.

(b) The Division director or any other employee of the Executive Director’s office delegated authority to conduct hearings under subsection (a) of this section:

(1) may not impose a penalty provided for under this article or a provision of the Tax – General Article relating to alcoholic beverages; and

(2) shall report the findings and recommendations to the Executive Director to take the action that the Executive Director considers appropriate.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1010 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 10 / Section 1-1010
§1–1010.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall establish, maintain, and operate a nursing home or other facility or service for the care and treatment of aged, convalescent, and chronically ill individuals.

(b) The board has the following powers and duties:

(1) (i) to accept gifts, legacies, bequests, or endowments for purposes of the board; and

(ii) unless otherwise specified by the donor, in the discretion of the board, to spend both principal and income of a gift, legacy, bequest, or endowment for the purposes of the board;

(2) (i) to acquire and hold property in the name of the county commissioners or county council of the county;

(ii) to preserve and administer property acquired by the board; and

(iii) to sell or otherwise dispose of property acquired by the board;

(3) to provide adequate facilities and services for the care and treatment of aged, convalescent, and chronically ill individuals, including:

(i) physical care;

(ii) medical care;

(iii) nursing care;

(iv) recreational services;

(v) rehabilitative services;

(vi) special education; and

(vii) dissemination of information relating to causes and prevention of chronic and debilitating illnesses;

(4) (i) subject to item (ii) of this item, to charge fees for admission to and maintenance in a facility and for services provided; and

(ii) to charge fees to indigent individuals in direct proportion to the individual’s ability to pay;

(5) to apply to the purposes of the board all money, assets, or property the board receives;

(6) to adopt rules and regulations for the board’s facilities and services;

(7) to cooperate with and assist, as much as practicable, any unit of the State, the United States, any subdivision of either, or any person;

(8) to hire a director of any facility or service and to provide for additional employees and the qualifications and wages of the employees;

(9) to require any facility or service to maintain standards to qualify for a license as a hospital under Title 19, Subtitle 3, Part III of the Health – General Article; and

(10) to integrate each of the board’s facilities with those of the Secretary of Health.
Md. Code, Family Law § 1-101 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-101
§1–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Child in need of assistance” means an individual adjudicated as a child in need of assistance under Title 3, Subtitle 8 of the Courts Article.

(c) “CINA” means a child in need of assistance.

(d) “CINA case” means a case under Title 3, Subtitle 8 of the Courts Article.

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

(f) “Includes” or “including” means includes or including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation.

(g) “Juvenile court” means the circuit court for a county sitting as a juvenile court.

(h) “Local department” means:

(1) a local department of social services; or

(2) in Montgomery County, the county department of health and human services.

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

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

(k) “Service member” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(l) “State” means, except in Title 10, Subtitle 3 of this article:

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

(2) the District of Columbia.

(m) “Summons” includes a subpoena.

(n) “Support” includes maintenance.

(o) “Uniformed services” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Environment § 1-811 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 1 / Subtitle 8 / Section 1-811
§1–811.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department shall establish and maintain a registry that contains all environmental covenants and any amendment or termination of those covenants.

(2) The registry may contain any other information concerning environmental covenants and the real property subject to them that the Department considers appropriate.

(3) For purposes of the Maryland Public Information Act, the registry is a public record.

(b) (1) After an environmental covenant or an amendment or termination of a covenant is filed in the registry established under subsection (a) of this section, a notice of the covenant, amendment, or termination that meets the requirements of paragraph (2) of this subsection may be recorded in the land records in lieu of recording the entire covenant.

(2) A notice shall contain:

(i) A legally sufficient description and any available street address of the real property subject to the covenant;

(ii) The name and address of the owner of the fee simple interest in the real property, the Department, and the holder if other than the Department;

(iii) A statement that the covenant, amendment, or termination is available in a registry at the Department, including the method of any electronic access; and

(iv) A statement that the notice is notification of an environmental covenant executed pursuant to this subtitle.

(c) A statement in substantially the following form, executed with the same formalities as a deed in the State, satisfies the requirements of subsection (b) of this section:

“1. This notice is filed in the land records of (political subdivision) of (name of jurisdiction in which the real property is located) pursuant to § 1–811 of the Environment Article.

2. This notice and the covenant, amendment, or termination to which it refers may impose significant obligations with respect to the property described below.

3. A legal description of the property is attached as Exhibit A to this notice. The address of the property that is subject to the environmental covenant is (insert address of property or state that the address is not available).

4. The name and address of the owner of the fee simple interest in the real property on the date of this notice is (name of current owner of the property and the owner’s current address as shown on the tax records of the jurisdiction in which the property is located).

5. The environmental covenant, amendment, or termination was signed by (name and address of the signing agency).

6. The environmental covenant, amendment, or termination was filed in the registry on (date of filing).

7. The full text of the covenant, amendment, or termination and any other information required by the Department of the Environment is on file and available for inspection and copying in the registry maintained for that purpose by the Department.”.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 1-203 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-203
§1–203.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply in Baltimore City or Prince George’s and Worcester counties.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this article or Title 13, Subtitle 1 and Subtitle 3, Part I and §§ 13–205 and 16–115 of the Local Government Article and Title 17, Subtitle 4, Parts V and VI of the Business Regulation Article, a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State may not:

(1) require a local license in that county, municipal corporation, or political subdivision to engage in a business or occupation for which a State license is required under this article; or

(2) impose a local fee or tax to engage in a business or occupation for which a State license is required under this article.

(c) A county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State may require a local license if necessary for regulatory purposes in the interest of the public health, safety, or morals.

(d) A public local law passed after October 1, 1941 does not repeal any provision of this section unless the public local law expressly refers to and repeals the provision.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-302 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-302
§1–302.
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly of Maryland finds and declares the facts and policies set forth in this section.

(b) The protection, preservation, and enhancement of the State’s diverse environment is necessary for the maintenance of the public health and welfare and the continued viability of the economy of the State and is a matter of the highest public priority.

(c) All State agencies must conduct their affairs with an awareness that they are stewards of the air, land, water, living and historic resources, and that they have an obligation to protect the environment for the use and enjoyment of this and all future generations.

(d) Each person has a fundamental and inalienable right to a healthful environment, and each person has a responsibility to contribute to the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the environment.

(e) It is the continuing policy of the State to cooperate with the federal government, other state governments, the District of Columbia, the political subdivisions of the State, and other concerned public and private organizations and individuals, in a manner calculated to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment.

(f) The determination of an optimum balance between economic development and environmental quality requires the most thoughtful consideration of ecological, economic, developmental, recreational, historic, architectural, aesthetic, and other values.

(g) Beneficial environmental effects of proposed actions can be identified and measures devised to obtain these benefits if environmental evaluations are made a part of the decision-making process of the State.

(h) Adverse environmental effects of proposed actions can be anticipated, minimized, and often eliminated if environmental evaluations are made a part of the decision-making processes of the State.

(i) Environmental effects reports can facilitate the fullest practicable provision of timely public information, understanding, and participation in the decision-making processes of the State.

(j) The General Assembly has an obligation to the people of Maryland to review and evaluate proposed appropriations and other proposed legislation and the conduct of the State agencies in carrying out the policy set forth in this subtitle.

(k) The policies, rules, regulations, and public laws of the State shall be interpreted and administered in accordance with the policies set forth in this subtitle.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 1-304 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-304
§1–304.
Status: in_force

(a) A consignee who fails to comply with § 1-302(a) or § 1-303(a) of this subtitle shall pay to the owner the full market value of the container with and in addition to the price of the farm product in the container.

(b) A consignee who violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of $5 for each violation and court costs.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 1-206 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-206
§1–206.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “fiduciary deposit surety bond” means a surety bond that:

(1) Guarantees the payment of deposited funds awaiting distribution or investment held by a financial institution in a fiduciary capacity; and

(2) Subject to the terms and conditions of the bond, is irrevocable and absolute.

(b) Except as provided in §§ 6-202 and 6-209 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, if applicable law requires a deposit made by a financial institution to be collateralized, the financial institution may take as collateral for the deposit, in addition to any other permissible collateral, a fiduciary deposit surety bond issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in this State, the claims-paying ability of which is rated in the highest category by at least two nationally recognized statistical rating agencies.
Md. Code, Environment § 1-401 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-401
§1–401.
Status: in_force

There is a Department of the Environment, established as a principal department of the State government.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-901 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 9 / Section 1-901
§1–901.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Health care practitioner” means an individual who:

(1) Provides behavioral health services to a patient in the State; and

(2) Is licensed in the State by:

(i) The State Board of Nursing;

(ii) The State Board of Physicians;

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

(iv) The State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; or

(v) The State Board of Social Work Examiners.

(c) “Teletherapy” means telehealth, as defined in § 15–139 of the Insurance Article, used to deliver behavioral health services.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 1-201 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-201
§1–201.
Status: in_force

Unless specifically provided otherwise, in this Division I of this article a reference to a “day” or “days” means a calendar day or calendar days.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 1-101 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-101
§1–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Absconding” has the meaning stated in § 6–101 of the Correctional Services Article.

(c) (1) “Charging document” means a written accusation alleging that a defendant has committed a crime.

(2) “Charging document” includes a citation, an indictment, an information, a statement of charges, and a warrant.

(d) “Correctional facility” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Correctional Services Article.

(e) “County” means a county of the State or Baltimore City.

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

(g) “Department” means the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

(h) “Incarcerated individual” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Correctional Services Article.

(i) “Local correctional facility” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Correctional Services Article.

(j) “Managing official” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Correctional Services Article.

(k) “Nolle prosequi” means a formal entry on the record by the State that declares the State’s intention not to prosecute a charge.

(l) “Nolo contendere” means a plea stating that the defendant will not contest the charge but does not admit guilt or claim innocence.

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

(n) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

(o) “State” means:

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

(2) the District of Columbia.

(p) “State correctional facility” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Correctional Services Article.

(q) “Technical violation” has the meaning stated in § 6–101 of the Correctional Services Article.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1A-314.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1A / Subtitle 3 / Section 1A-314.1
§1A–314.
Status: in_force

§1A–314.1.

The Board may issue a cease and desist order or obtain injunctive relief for a violation of any provision of § 1A–401 or § 1A–402 of this title.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-411 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-411
§1–411.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Authorized instructor” means an instructor at a qualified institution of higher education who:

(i) teaches a course or program in enology, fermenting, brewing, or hospitality and tourism; and

(ii) is at least 21 years old.

(3) “Qualified institution of higher education” means an institution of postsecondary education that:

(i) generally limits enrollment to graduates of secondary schools;

(ii) awards degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, or graduate level; and

(iii) offers courses or programs in enology, fermenting, brewing, or hospitality and tourism.

(4) “Qualified student” means a student who is:

(i) at least 18 years old and under the age of 21 years; and

(ii) enrolled in a course or program in enology, fermenting, brewing, or hospitality and tourism offered by a qualified institution of higher education.

(5) (i) “Taste” means to draw an alcoholic beverage into the mouth.

(ii) “Taste” does not include swallowing or otherwise consuming an alcoholic beverage.

(b) A qualified student may taste an alcoholic beverage if:

(1) the qualified student:

(i) tastes the alcoholic beverage:

1. for educational purposes as part of a course or program in enology, fermenting, brewing, or hospitality and tourism that the qualified student is enrolled in at a qualified institution of higher education; and

2. only during the dates and times of the enology, fermenting, brewing, or hospitality and tourism course or program; and

(ii) spits the alcoholic beverage out after tasting the alcoholic beverage;

(2) an authorized instructor offers the alcoholic beverage only during the dates and times of the enology, fermenting, brewing, or hospitality and tourism course or program; and

(3) the alcoholic beverage remains under the control of an authorized instructor.

(c) A qualified institution of higher education is not required to obtain a permit or license issued under this article to allow a qualified student to taste an alcoholic beverage in accordance with this section if the qualified institution does not impose an extra fee or charge for the alcoholic beverage tasted by a qualified student.
Md. Code, Land Use § 1-505 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-505
§1–505.
Status: in_force

The Department of Planning may comment on the growth tiers adopted by the local jurisdictions.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-322 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-322
§1–322.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Administration” has the meaning stated in § 36–101 of this article.

(3) “Cannabis licensee” has the meaning stated in § 36–101 of this article.

(4) “Grant Program” means the Social Equity Partnership Grant Program.

(5) “Office” means the Office of Social Equity.

(6) (i) “Qualifying partnership” means a meaningful partnership between an operational cannabis licensee and a social equity licensee that:

1. supports or advises the social equity licensee; and

2. is authorized by the Administration.

(ii) “Qualifying partnership” includes a partnership through which the operational cannabis licensee provides any of the following to a social equity licensee:

1. training;

2. mentorship; or

3. shared commercial space or equipment.

(7) “Social equity licensee” has the meaning stated in § 36–101 of this article.

(b) (1) There is a Social Equity Partnership Grant Program in the Office.

(2) The purpose of the Grant Program is to promote qualifying partnerships between operational cannabis licensees and social equity licensees.

(c) (1) The Office shall implement and administer the Grant Program, including by clearly defining the parameters of a qualifying partnership.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Office has discretion to approve, deny, or revoke qualifying partnerships.

(3) (i) The Office may approve qualifying partnerships where a cost or other fee is imposed by an operational cannabis licensee on a social equity licensee if the cost or other fee is substantially reduced from the market value.

(ii) Costs or other fees under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may include charges for the rent of facilities or equipment.

(d) (1) The Office shall award grants to operational cannabis licensees that have qualifying partnerships with a social equity licensee.

(2) Grant amounts shall be based on the nature of the qualifying partnership between the social equity licensee and the operational cannabis licensee.

(3) If an operational cannabis licensee has a license that was converted by the Administration under § 36–401(b)(1)(ii) of this article, the total amount of grants issued by the Office under this section to the licensee may not exceed:

(i) the cost of the license conversion fee that was paid by the licensee; or

(ii) $250,000 per year per qualifying partnership.

(e) The Office may require a grant recipient that fails to fulfill the requirements of the grant to return all or part of the grant to the Grant Program.

(f) For fiscal year 2025 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $5,000,000 for the Grant Program, utilizing the Cannabis Regulation and Enforcement Fund established under § 36–206 of this article.

(g) The Office shall adopt regulations to:

(1) implement the provisions of this section;

(2) administer the Grant Program;

(3) establish eligibility and grant application requirements;

(4) establish a process for reviewing grant applications and awarding grants to operational cannabis licensees; and

(5) specify criteria and procedures to monitor eligibility for the grants authorized under this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 1-202 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-202
§1–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The court shall appoint a qualified interpreter to help a defendant in a criminal proceeding throughout any criminal proceeding when the defendant:

(i) is deaf; or

(ii) cannot readily understand or communicate the English language and cannot understand a charge made against the defendant or help present the defense.

(2) On application of a victim or victim’s representative, as defined in § 11–104(a) of this article, the court shall appoint a qualified interpreter to help the victim or the victim’s representative throughout any criminal proceeding when the victim or the victim’s representative:

(i) is deaf; or

(ii) cannot readily understand or communicate the English language.

(b) The court shall give an interpreter appointed under this section:

(1) compensation for services in an amount equal to that provided for interpreters of languages other than English; and

(2) reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of services.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1A-302 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1A / Subtitle 3 / Section 1A-302
§1A–302.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The applicant shall:

(1) Be of good moral character;

(2) Be at least 18 years old;

(3) Demonstrate competence in performing acupuncture by meeting the following standards for education or training:

(i) If the applicant is issued a license on or before May 31, 2026:

1. Graduation from at least a master’s level program or its equivalent in acupuncture that is:

A. Approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission;

B. Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; or

C. Found by the Board to be equivalent to a course approved or accredited under item A or B of this item; or

2. Achievement of a:

A. Diplomate in acupuncture from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; or

B. Passing score on an examination that is determined by the Board to be equivalent to the examination given by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; or

(ii) If the applicant is issued a license on or after June 1, 2026:

1. Graduation from at least a master’s level program or its equivalent in acupuncture that is:

A. Approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission;

B. Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; or

C. Found by the Board to be equivalent to a course approved or accredited under item A or B of this item; and

2. Achievement of a passing score on an examination given by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine or determined by the Board to be equivalent to the examination given by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine;

(4) Demonstrate the ability to communicate in the English language; and

(5) Meet any other qualifications that the Board establishes in regulations.
Md. Code, Human Services § 1-211 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-211
§1–211.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A public agency may not disclose information or records under § 1-210 of this subtitle if:

(i) disclosure is prohibited by federal law; or

(ii) the public agency has not obtained written consent if required by § 1-212 of this subtitle.

(2) A public agency may disclose only the information and records that are identified specifically in the written request.

(b) (1) A public agency may not disclose child protective services records collected before October 1, 1993, unless the person in interest gives consent after being given an opportunity to review the records and the information to be disclosed.

(2) On request, the person in interest may review the entire child protective services record regarding the minor.

(3) A public agency may not disclose to the person in interest or a requesting public agency the identity of:

(i) a reporter of abuse or neglect; or

(ii) another person whose life or safety is likely to be endangered by the disclosure.

(c) Information and records disclosed to a public agency under this part shall remain confidential and, except as provided in § 1-212(c) of this subtitle, may not be further disclosed.

(d) Information collected by the Children’s Cabinet under § 1-212 of this subtitle may not be redisclosed in any form that reveals the identity of a recipient of services.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-216 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-216
§1–216.
Status: in_force

The health occupations boards authorized to issue a license or certificate under this article shall develop collaboratively a training process and materials for new board members that include training in cultural competency.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1A-101 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1A / Subtitle 1 / Section 1A-101
§1A–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Acupuncture” means a form of health care based on East Asian medical theories of energetic physiology that describe the interrelationship of the body organs and functions.

(c) “Auricular detoxification” means an acupuncture technique involving the needling of the external auricle of the human ear for the purpose of assisting a person who is undergoing detoxification to remove addictive substances from the body and restoring health.

(d) “Board” means the State Acupuncture Board.

(e) “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to practice acupuncture.

(f) (1) “Practice acupuncture” means the use of East Asian medical therapies for the purpose of normalizing energetic physiological functions including pain control, and for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.

(2) “Practice acupuncture” includes:

(i) Stimulation of the body by the insertion of needles;

(ii) The application of moxibustion; and

(iii) Manual, mechanical, thermal, electrical, or other East Asian medical therapies only when performed in accordance with the principles of East Asian medical theories and practices.

(g) “Supervision” means:

(1) A formalized professional relationship between a licensed acupuncturist and an individual performing auricular detoxification that provides evaluation and direction of the individual to adequately ensure the safety and welfare of clients during the course of treatment; and

(2) As defined by the Board in regulations:

(i) Periodic direct supervision where the licensed acupuncturist is present or on–site during treatment; and

(ii) General supervision where the licensed acupuncturist is neither present nor on–site during treatment.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-203.2 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-203.2
§1–203.
Status: in_force

§1–203.2.

(a) On payment of the fee provided in § 1–203(b)(8) of this subtitle, the Department shall process documents on an expedited basis as provided in subsection (b) of this section.

(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Department shall:

(1) Process documents filed with the Department at least 2 hours before the Department’s close of business within 2 hours after the documents are received; and

(2) To the extent practicable, process all other documents on the same day that the documents are received.

(c) (1) The Department shall adopt regulations governing the manner of filing and processing of documents on an expedited basis, including reasonable limitations on filing documents of unusual volume or length.

(2) The Department may:

(i) Adopt regulations establishing:

1. Expedited document processing tiers; or

2. Additional methods of expedited document processing; and

(ii) Charge reasonable fees for services provided in accordance with this paragraph.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1A-203 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1A / Subtitle 2 / Section 1A-203
§1A–203.
Status: in_force

From among its members, the Board shall elect officers in a manner and for terms that the Board determines.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-607 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 6 / Section 1-607
§1–607.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a county or municipality may establish and maintain any property owned or leased by the county or municipality for use as a park or recreational facility.

(b) In accordance with applicable law, and subject to subsection (c) of this section, the governing body of a county or municipality may acquire or lease any property inside or outside its corporate limits for use as a park or recreational facility.

(c) This subtitle does not grant or restrict the power of condemnation.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1429 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 14 / Section 1-1429
§1–1429.
Status: in_force

(a) An authority may issue negotiable bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the sale of bonds for any corporate purpose.

(b) Bond anticipation notes issued under this section shall be issued in the same manner as bonds.

(c) Bond anticipation notes issued under this section and the resolution authorizing them may contain any provision, condition, or limitation that may be included in a trust agreement.

(d) An authority may issue bond anticipation notes to pay any other bond anticipation notes.

(e) Bond anticipation notes shall be paid from:

(1) money available and not otherwise pledged;

(2) revenues of the authority; or

(3) the proceeds of the sale of the bonds in anticipation of which the notes were issued.
Md. Code, Education § 1-101 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-101
§1–101.
Status: in_force

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

(a–1) “Active duty” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(a–2) “Active service member” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(b) “Any state” means:

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

(2) The District of Columbia; and

(3) The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

(b–1) “Armed forces” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(c) “County” means a county of this State and includes Baltimore City.

(d) “County board” means the board of education of a county and includes the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.

(e) “County superintendent” means the county superintendent of schools of a county and includes the Chief Executive Officer of the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.

(f) “Department” means the State Department of Education.

(g) “Elementary and secondary education” means education and programs of education from and including preschool through the end of high school and their equivalent.

(h) “Includes” or “including” means includes or including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation.

(i) “Person” includes:

(1) An individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, executor, administrator, fiduciary, or representative of any kind and any partnership, firm, association, public or private corporation, or other entity; and

(2) The State, any county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of this State, and any of their agencies or units.

(j) “Property” means any real or personal property or any interest in real or personal property.

(k) “Public schools” means the schools in the public elementary and secondary education system of this State.

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

(l) “State Board” means the State Board of Education.

(m) “State Superintendent” means the State Superintendent of Schools.

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

(o) “Veteran” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1013 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 10 / Section 1-1013
§1–1013.
Status: in_force

The board shall report annually to the county commissioners or county council of the county on the activities of the board during the preceding year, including any recommendations or requests the board considers appropriate to achieve the objectives and purposes of this part.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 1-101 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-101
§1–101.
Status: in_force

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

(a–1) “Active service member” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

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

(c) “Governmental unit” means:

(1) the State;

(2) a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State; or

(3) a unit of the State government or of a political subdivision.

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

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

(d–2) “Service member” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(e) “State” means:

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

(2) except as provided in § 8–101(x) of this article, a territory of the United States; or

(3) the District of Columbia.

(f) “Uniformed services” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 1-105 — MD Code / Article get / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-105
§1–105.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The purpose of the estates of decedents law is to simplify the administration of estates, to reduce the expenses of administration, to clarify the law governing estates of decedents, and to eliminate any provisions of prior law which are archaic, often meaningless under modern procedure and no longer useful.

(2) This article shall be liberally construed and applied to promote its underlying purpose.

(b) Unless otherwise expressly provided, whenever the estates of decedents law states that a fact is presumed, the presumption is rebuttable.
Md. Code, Land Use § 1-507 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-507
§1–507.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Department of Planning comments under § 1–505 of this subtitle on any of the tiers or on an area within one of the tiers, the local legislative body or the planning board shall hold at least one public hearing on the comments by the Department of Planning.

(b) The local legislative body or the planning board shall review the mapped growth tiers adopted by the local jurisdiction in light of the comments by the Department of Planning.

(c) If the planning board holds the public hearing under subsection (a) of this section, after the public hearing and the consideration of the comments by the Department of Planning, the planning board shall recommend to the local jurisdiction that either the tiers or an area within the tiers:

(1) be changed; or

(2) that the adopted tiers remain unchanged.

(d) If the planning board recommends that the tiers or an area within the tiers be changed under subsection (c) of this section, the planning board shall provide the recommended mapped growth tier changes to the local jurisdiction.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1008 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 10 / Section 1-1008
§1–1008.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall elect a chair from among its members.

(b) The board shall determine the term of office of the chair.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-221.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-221.1
§1–221.
Status: in_force

§1–221.1.

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

(b) A health care practitioner, or a student or trainee in an educational or training program to become a health care practitioner, may not perform a pelvic, prostate, or rectal examination on a patient who is under anesthesia or unconscious unless:

(1) The health care practitioner, student, or trainee obtained informed consent from the patient for the examination;

(2) The performance of the examination is within the standard of care for the patient;

(3) The patient is unconscious and the examination is required for diagnostic or treatment purposes; or

(4) An emergency exists, it is impractical to obtain the patient’s consent, and the examination is required for diagnostic or treatment purposes.

(c) A health occupations board, in accordance with the hearing procedures that govern the discipline of the health care practitioner under the board’s jurisdiction, may reprimand, place on probation, or suspend or revoke a license or certificate of a health care practitioner under the board’s jurisdiction who fails to comply with the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-203.1 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-203.1
§1–203.
Status: in_force

§1–203.1.

(a) With the exception of the recording fee to be paid when the Department accepts articles of incorporation for record, a volunteer fire company or volunteer rescue squad incorporated in this State is not subject to any of the recording, filing, or special fees enumerated in § 1–203 of this subtitle.

(b) A qualified business entity that is a new business entity in a Tier I area, as defined under the More Jobs for Marylanders Program established under Title 6, Subtitle 8 of the Economic Development Article, is not subject to the fees enumerated in § 1–203 of this subtitle if the qualified business entity received a certificate under § 6–805 of the Economic Development Article before June 1, 2022.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1419 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 14 / Section 1-1419
§1–1419.
Status: in_force

An authority shall report annually on the activities of the authority to the local government where the authority is located and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1A-402 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1A / Subtitle 4 / Section 1A-402
§1A–402.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless authorized to practice acupuncture under this title, a person may not represent to the public, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to practice acupuncture in this State.

(b) Unless authorized to practice acupuncture under this title, a person may not use the words or terms “acupuncturist”, “licensed acupuncturist”, “L.Ac.”, or any other words, letters, or symbols with the intent to represent that the person is authorized to practice acupuncture.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-605 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 6 / Section 1-605
§1–605.
Status: in_force

(a) As an alternative to a formal hearing, each health occupations board may establish a program for licensees or certificate holders who commit a single standard of care violation.

(b) A program established under this section shall provide training, mentoring, or other forms of remediation as determined by the health occupations board.

(c) A health occupations board may refer a licensee to the program.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 1-603.1 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 1 / Subtitle 6 / Section 1-603.1
§1–603.
Status: in_force

§1–603.1.

The District Courthouse, located at 8552 Second Avenue, Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland, shall be renamed the Judge L. Leonard Ruben District Courthouse.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 1-501 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-501
§1–501.
Status: in_force

The circuit courts are the highest common-law and equity courts of record exercising original jurisdiction within the State. Each has full common-law and equity powers and jurisdiction in all civil and criminal cases within its county, and all the additional powers and jurisdiction conferred by the Constitution and by law, except where by law jurisdiction has been limited or conferred exclusively upon another tribunal.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-304 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-304
§1–304.
Status: in_force

(a) A health care practitioner shall disclose the name of a referring health care practitioner on each request for payment or bill submitted to a third party payor, including nonprofit health plans and fiscal intermediaries and carriers, that may be responsible for payment, in whole or in part, of the charges for a health care service, if the health care practitioner knows or has reason to believe:

(1) There has been a referral by a health care practitioner; and

(2) The referring health care practitioner has a beneficial interest in or compensation arrangement with the health care entity that is prohibited under § 1-302 of this subtitle.

(b) A health care practitioner who knows or should have known of the practitioner's failure to comply with the provisions of this section shall be subject to disciplinary action by the appropriate licensing board.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 1-202 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-202
§1–202.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “employer” has the same meaning as under the State workers’ compensation laws.

(b) Before a governmental unit issues any license or permit to an employer to engage in an activity in which the employer may employ any individual, the employer shall file with the governmental unit:

(1) a certificate of compliance with the State workers’ compensation laws; or

(2) the number of a workers’ compensation insurance policy or binder.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-101 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-101
§1–101.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Department of Natural Resources, established as a principal department of the State government. The head of the Department is the Secretary of Natural Resources, who shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Secretary shall be an individual with administrative ability, whose reputation and experience demonstrate his interest in the field of natural resources.

(b) It is the intention of the General Assembly, in providing for a Department of Natural Resources, to establish a State department which, in addition to its other functions, shall:

(1) Review and evaluate all natural resources policies, plans, programs, and practices of State, county, regional, and federal agencies and institutions;

(2) Coordinate natural resources activities within the State;

(3) Be a center for collecting and organizing information on natural resources for the guidance of the Governor and the General Assembly; and

(4) Otherwise unify, coordinate, and promulgate policies, plans, programs, and practices which insure the preservation, development, wise use, and enjoyment of all the natural resources for greatest benefits to the State and its citizens.

(c) The Secretary serves at the pleasure of the Governor. He is directly responsible to the Governor and shall counsel and advise him on all matters assigned to the Department. The Secretary is responsible for carrying out the Governor’s policies in the areas of natural resources research and development, management, and administration. The Secretary shall receive the salary and have the assistants, employees, and professional consultants provided in the State budget.

(d) (1) (i) The Secretary is responsible for the operation of the Secretary’s office and shall establish guidelines and procedures to promote its orderly and efficient administration.

(ii) The Secretary may establish areas of responsibility within the Secretary’s office and may reorganize or abolish them as necessary to fulfill the duties assigned to the Secretary.

(iii) The Secretary may appoint such staff assistants as are necessary to administer these areas of responsibility.

(2) The Secretary shall appoint, with the approval of the Governor, a deputy secretary who shall have the duties provided by law or delegated by the Secretary. The deputy secretary is in the executive service of the State Personnel Management System, serves at the pleasure of the Secretary, and shall receive the compensation provided in the State budget. All assistant secretaries, staff assistants, and professional consultants are in the executive service, management service, or are special appointments in the State Personnel Management System and are appointed by and serve at the Secretary’s pleasure. Wherever it is provided by law that the Secretary makes an appointment to a particular office within the Department with the approval of the Governor, the Secretary may not remove the appointee without first obtaining the Governor’s approval.

(3) Except as otherwise provided by law, the Secretary shall appoint and remove all other personnel in accordance with the provisions of the State Personnel and Pensions Article. The Secretary may delegate his authority to appoint or remove personnel of any unit to the administrator of the unit.

(e) The Attorney General is the legal adviser to the Department. The Attorney General shall assign the number of assistant Attorneys General authorized by law to be assigned to the units of the Department. One of the assistant Attorneys General shall be designated by the Attorney General as counsel to the Department of Natural Resources. The counsel to the Department shall have no other duty than to render, subject to the discretion and control of the Attorney General, the legal aid, advice, and counsel required by the Secretary and the other officials of the Department and, also subject to the discretion and control of the Attorney General, to supervise the other assistant Attorneys General assigned to the Department. After the Attorney General has designated an assistant Attorney General to serve as counsel to the Department of Natural Resources, the Attorney General may not reassign the counsel without consultation with the Secretary. This subsection does not apply to any unit of government within the Department of Natural Resources if the unit is authorized by law to employ its own legal adviser or counsel.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-202 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-202
§1–202.
Status: in_force

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

(1) counties;

(2) municipalities;

(3) special taxing districts; and

(4) regional governmental entities created by State law that provide services in more than one county.

(b) A governmental entity may not issue an identification card on which an employee’s Social Security number is visible.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1415 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 14 / Section 1-1415
§1–1415.
Status: in_force

(a) An authority is exempt from any State or local tax or assessment on the authority’s properties or activities or on any revenue from the properties or activities.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, property that an authority sells or leases to a private entity is subject to State and local property taxes from the time of the sale or lease.

(c) The principal of and interest on bonds, the transfer of bonds, and any income derived from the bonds, including profits made on their sale or transfer, are exempt from all State and local taxes.

(d) Sale or lease to a nonprofit organization, as defined in § 1–101 of the Housing and Community Development Article, is exempt from State and local property taxes from the time of sale or lease, if:

(1) the nonprofit organization has entered into an agreement with an authority to redevelop the property; and

(2) the agreement is in force and effect and not defaulted on within the application period.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 1-101 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-101
§1–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Aggregator” means an entity or an individual that acts on behalf of a customer to purchase electricity or gas.

(2) “Aggregator” does not include:

(i) an entity or individual that purchases electricity or gas only for its own use or for the use of its subsidiaries or affiliates;

(ii) a municipal electric utility or a municipal gas utility serving only in its distribution territory; or

(iii) a combination of governmental units that purchases electricity or gas for use by the governmental units.

(c) “Broker” means an entity or individual that acts as an agent or intermediary in the sale and purchase of electricity or gas but does not take title to electricity or gas.

(d) “Commission” means the Public Service Commission.

(e) (1) “Common carrier” means a person, public authority, or federal, State, district, or municipal transportation unit that is engaged in the public transportation of persons for hire, by land, water, air, or any combination of them.

(2) “Common carrier” includes:

(i) an airline company;

(ii) a car company, motor vehicle company, automobile company, or motor bus company;

(iii) a power boat company, vessel–boat company, steamboat company, or ferry company;

(iv) a railroad company, street railroad company, or sleeping car company;

(v) a taxicab company;

(vi) a toll bridge company;

(vii) a transit company; and

(viii) a transportation network company.

(3) “Common carrier” does not include:

(i) a county revenue authority;

(ii) a toll bridge or other facility owned and operated by a county revenue authority;

(iii) a vanpool or launch service; or

(iv) a for–hire water carrier, as defined in § 8–744 of the Natural Resources Article.

(f) “Community choice aggregator” means a county that serves as an electric aggregator for the purpose of negotiating the purchase of electric generation services from an electricity supplier licensed by the Commission or from an electric generating or storage facility, or providing electricity from an electric generating facility owned by the aggregator for residential electric customers, which include master–metered multiple occupancy residences and small commercial electric customers, as defined in § 7–510.3 of this article, that:

(1) are located within the county, including customers located within municipal corporations located in the county;

(2) have not:

(i) selected an electricity supplier other than the standard offer service supplier; or

(ii) refused to participate in the aggregation activities of the county; and

(3) are not located in the service territory of:

(i) a municipal electric utility; or

(ii) an electric cooperative.

(g) “Company”, as a designation for a type of enterprise, includes a person that owns a company individually or as an agent, trustee, or receiver of a company.

(h) “County” means a county of the State or Baltimore City.

(h–1) (1) “Critical infrastructure” means assets, systems, and networks, whether physical or virtual, considered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to be so vital to the United States that their incapacitation or destruction would have a debilitating effect on one or more of the following:

(i) security;

(ii) national economic security;

(iii) national public health; or

(iv) safety.

(2) “Critical infrastructure” includes:

(i) a hospital or health care facility; and

(ii) a data center as defined in § 11–239 of the Tax – General Article.

(h–2) “Cybersecurity” has the meaning stated in § 3.5–301 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(i) (1) “Electric company” means a person who physically transmits or distributes electricity in the State to a retail electric customer.

(2) “Electric company” does not include:

(i) the following persons who supply electricity and electricity supply services solely to occupants of a building for use by the occupants:

1. an owner/operator who holds ownership in and manages the internal distribution system serving the building; or

2. a lessee/operator who holds a leasehold interest in and manages the internal distribution system serving the building;

(ii) any person who generates on–site generated electricity;

(iii) a person who transmits or distributes electricity within a site owned by the person or the person’s affiliate that is incidental to a primarily landlord–tenant relationship; or

(iv) a person who provides electricity to a commercial or industrial customer in accordance with § 7–506.1 of this article.

(j) “Electric plant” means the material, equipment, and property owned by an electric company and used or to be used for or in connection with electric service.

(k) “Electric storage facility” means a facility used to store:

(1) electrical energy; or

(2) mechanical, chemical, or thermal energy that was previously electrical energy:

(i) for use as electrical energy at a later time; or

(ii) in a process that offsets electricity use during peak demand.

(l) (1) “Electricity supplier” means a person:

(i) who sells:

1. electricity;

2. electricity supply services;

3. competitive billing services; or

4. competitive metering services; or

(ii) who purchases, brokers, arranges, or markets electricity or electricity supply services for sale to a retail electric customer.

(2) “Electricity supplier” includes an electric company, an aggregator, a broker, a marketer of electricity, and a person who provides electricity to a commercial or industrial customer in accordance with § 7–506.1 of this article.

(3) “Electricity supplier” does not include:

(i) the following persons who supply electricity and electricity supply services solely to occupants of a building for use by the occupants:

1. an owner/operator who holds ownership in and manages the internal distribution system serving the building; or

2. a lessee/operator who holds a leasehold interest in and manages the internal distribution system serving the building;

(ii) a person who generates on–site generated electricity; or

(iii) a person that owns or operates equipment used for charging electric vehicles, including a person that owns or operates:

1. an electric vehicle charging station;

2. electric vehicle supply equipment; or

3. an electric vehicle charging station service company or provider.

(l–1) (1) “Energy salesperson” means an individual who is licensed by the Commission to sell:

(i) electricity or electricity supply services to residential retail electric customers on behalf of an electricity supplier as an employee or agent of the electricity supplier; or

(ii) gas or gas supply services to residential retail gas customers on behalf of a gas supplier as an employee or agent of the gas supplier.

(2) “Energy salesperson” does not include:

(i) the Department of General Services when the Department of General Services sells energy under § 7–704.4 of this article;

(ii) the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission when the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission sells energy under Division II of this article;

(iii) a community choice aggregator under § 7–510.3 of this article; or

(iv) an employee or contractor of an electric company when the employee or contractor is performing duties specific to standard offer service.

(l–2) “Energy vendor” means a person that has a contract or subcontract to provide energy sales services to an electricity supplier or a gas supplier that provides electricity supply services or gas supply services, respectively, to a residential customer.

(m) (1) “Gas company” means a public service company that:

(i) is authorized to install or maintain facilities in, over, or under streets for furnishing or distributing gas; or

(ii) owns a gas plant and:

1. transmits, sells, supplies, or distributes artificial or natural gas; or

2. manufactures gas for distribution or sale.

(2) “Gas company” includes a municipal corporation that is in the business of supplying gas for other than municipal purposes.

(n) “Gas master meter operator” means a person that owns or operates a pipeline system, other than piping within a building:

(1) that distributes gas within, but not limited to, a definable area, such as a mobile home park, housing project, or apartment complex;

(2) for which the person purchases metered, artificial, or natural gas from an outside source for resale through the pipeline system; and

(3) that supplies the ultimate consumer, who purchases the gas directly through a meter or by other means, such as by rent.

(o) “Gas plant” means the material, equipment, and property owned by a gas company and used or to be used for or in connection with gas service.

(p) (1) “Gas supplier” means a person who:

(i) sells:

1. gas;

2. gas supply services; or

3. competitive billing services for gas supply services; or

(ii) purchases, brokers, arranges, or markets gas or gas supply services for sale to a retail gas customer.

(2) “Gas supplier” includes an aggregator, a broker, and a marketer of gas.

(3) “Gas supplier” does not include:

(i) a gas company to the extent that the gas company provides gas sales or delivery service at rates regulated by the Commission;

(ii) the following persons who supply gas solely to occupants of a building for use by the occupants:

1. an owner/operator who holds ownership in and manages the internal distribution system serving the building; and

2. a lessee/operator who holds a leasehold interest in and manages the internal distribution system serving the building; or

(iii) a person who transmits or distributes gas within a site owned by the person or the person’s affiliate that is incidental to a primarily landlord–tenant relationship.

(p–1) “Investor–owned electric company” means an electric company that is not a municipal electric utility or an electric cooperative.

(q) “Launch service” means a power boat company that transports passengers or freight between the shore and vessels on a body of water in the State.

(r) “Liquid–immersed distribution transformer” means a transformer that:

(1) has an input voltage of 34,500 volts or less;

(2) has an output voltage of 600 volts or less;

(3) uses oil or other liquid as a coolant; and

(4) is rated for operation at a frequency of 60 hertz.

(s) “Marketer” means a person who purchases and takes title to electricity or gas as an intermediary for sale to a customer.

(t) “Municipal electric utility” means a municipal corporation, or a division of a municipal corporation, that is in the business of transmitting or distributing electricity for purposes other than end use by the municipal corporation.

(u) “On–site generated electricity” means electricity that:

(1) is not transmitted or distributed over an electric company’s transmission or distribution system; or

(2) is generated at a facility owned or operated by an electric customer or operated by a designee of the owner who, with the other tenants of the facility, consumes at least 80% of the power generated by the facility each year.

(v) “Own” includes own, operate, lease to or from, manage, or control.

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

(w–1) “PJM Interconnection”, “PJM Interconnection, LLC”, or “PJM” means PJM Interconnection, LLC or any successor organization that services the PJM region.

(w–2) “PJM region” means the control area administered by PJM Interconnection, as the area may change from time to time.

(x) “Plant” includes all material, equipment, and property owned by a public service company and used or to be used for or in connection with a public utility service.

(y) “Proceeding” includes an action, complaint, hearing, investigation, trial, appeal, order, or similar matter pending before, made, or conducted by an official body.

(z) (1) “Public service company” means a common carrier company, electric company, gas company, sewage disposal company, telegraph company, telephone company, water company, or any combination of public service companies.

(2) “Public service company” does not include:

(i) a campground that provides water, electric, gas, sewage, or telephone service to campers incident to the campground’s primary business of operating and maintaining the campground; or

(ii) a person that owns or operates equipment used for charging electric vehicles, including a person that owns or operates:

1. an electric vehicle charging station;

2. electric vehicle supply equipment; or

3. an electric vehicle charging station service company or provider.

(aa) (1) “Railroad” means a common carrier by rail powered in any manner.

(2) “Railroad” includes material, equipment, and property used on or in connection with a railroad.

(bb) (1) “Rate” means a toll, fare, tariff, fee, price, or other charge, or a combination of these items, by a public service company for public utility service.

(2) “Rate” includes a schedule, regulation, classification, or practice of a public service company that affects:

(i) the amount of a charge; or

(ii) the nature and value of the service rendered for the charge.

(cc) (1) “Record” means the original or a copy of any documentary material.

(2) “Record” includes an account, book, chart, contract, document, file, map, paper, profile, report, or schedule.

(dd) “Renewable energy resource” means one or more of the following sources of energy, energy technology, or related credit:

(1) solar;

(2) wind;

(3) tidal;

(4) geothermal;

(5) biomass, including waste–to–energy and landfill gas recovery;

(6) hydroelectric facilities;

(7) digester gas; and

(8) a manufacturing or commercial waste–to–energy system or facility.

(ee) (1) “Retail electric customer” means a purchaser of electricity for end use in the State.

(2) “Retail electric customer” includes:

(i) a person that owns or operates equipment used for charging electric vehicles, including:

1. an electric vehicle charging station;

2. electric vehicle supply equipment; or

3. an electric vehicle charging station service company or provider;

(ii) a person that charges an electric vehicle at an electric vehicle charging station that the person owns or operates; and

(iii) a commercial or industrial customer that purchases electricity in accordance with § 7–506.1 of this article.

(3) “Retail electric customer” does not include:

(i) an occupant of a building in which the owner/operator or lessee/operator manages the internal distribution system serving the building and supplies electricity and electricity supply services solely to occupants of the building for use by the occupants;

(ii) a person who generates on–site generated electricity, to the extent the on–site generated electricity is consumed by that person or its tenants; or

(iii) except as provided in paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection, a person that charges an electric vehicle at an electric vehicle charging station.

(ff) (1) “Retail gas customer” means a purchaser of gas for end use in the State.

(2) “Retail gas customer” excludes an occupant of a building in which the owner/operator or lessee/operator manages the internal distribution system serving the building and supplies gas and gas supply services solely to occupants of the building for use by the occupants.

(gg) “Sewage disposal company” means a privately owned public service company that owns or maintains facilities for the disposal of sewage.

(hh) “Small rural electric cooperative” means an electric company that:

(1) serves only the consumers that exclusively own and control the company;

(2) conducts its business on a nonprofit basis; and

(3) supplies electricity to less than 1,000 electric meters in the State.

(ii) “State” means:

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

(2) the District of Columbia.

(jj) “Street railroad” means a railroad:

(1) that is not part of a trunk line railway system; and

(2) whose routes are mainly within Baltimore City or a municipal corporation with a population of at least 2,000.

(kk) (1) “Taxicab” means a motor vehicle for hire that:

(i) is designed to carry seven or fewer individuals, including the driver; and

(ii) is used to accept or solicit passengers for transportation between points along public streets as the passengers request.

(2) “Taxicab” does not include a motor vehicle operated on a regular schedule and between fixed points with the approval of the Commission as defined in Title 11 of the Transportation Article.

(ll) “Telegraph company” means a public service company that:

(1) owns telegraph lines to receive, transmit, or communicate telegraphic communications; or

(2) leases, licenses, or sells telegraphic communications.

(mm) “Telegraph lines” means the material, equipment, and property owned by a telegraph company and used or to be used for or in connection with telegraph service.

(nn) (1) “Telephone company” means a public service company that:

(i) owns telephone lines to receive, transmit, or communicate local exchange telephone services, exchange access telephone services, or teletype communications;

(ii) leases, licenses, or sells local exchange telephone services, exchange access telephone services, or teletype communications; or

(iii) owns telephone lines to receive, transmit, or communicate telephone services to incarcerated individual facilities.

(2) “Telephone company” does not include a cellular telephone company.

(oo) “Telephone lines” means the material, equipment, and property owned by a telephone company and used or to be used for or in connection with telephone service.

(pp) “Toll bridge” means a bridge operated by a person authorized by the Commission to charge and collect toll from traffic using the bridge.

(qq) “Transformer” means a device consisting of two or more coils of insulated wire that is designed to transfer alternating current by electromagnetic induction from one coil to another to change the original voltage or current value.

(rr) “Transportation network company” has the meaning stated in § 10–101 of this article.

(ss) “Transportation network services” has the meaning stated in § 10–101 of this article.

(tt) (1) “Transportation of persons for hire” means the transportation of persons by:

(i) regularly scheduled operations;

(ii) charter or contract operations; or

(iii) tour or sightseeing operations.

(2) “Transportation of persons for hire” includes the transportation of persons, whether on the cooperative plan, carried by a corporation, group, or association engaged in the transportation of its stockholders, shareholders, or members.

(uu) “Water company” means a public service company that owns a water plant and sells or distributes water for gain.

(vv) “Water plant” means the material, equipment, and property owned by a water company and used or to be used for or in connection with water service.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 1-202 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-202
§1–202.
Status: in_force

Before any license or permit may be issued under this article to an employer to engage in an activity in which the employer may employ a covered employee, as defined in § 9-101 of the Labor and Employment Article, the employer shall file with the issuing authority:

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

(2) the number of a workers’ compensation insurance policy or binder.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1431 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 14 / Section 1-1431
§1–1431.
Status: in_force

(a) A bondholder, a holder of any coupons attached to bonds, or a trustee under a trust agreement securing the bonds may sue:

(1) to protect and enforce rights under State law or a trust agreement; and

(2) to enforce and compel the performance of duties by an authority or its officer, employee, or agent that this subtitle or a trust agreement requires, including imposing rates, rents, fees, and charges that the trust agreement requires to be imposed.

(b) The rights under this section are subject to any trust agreement.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-702 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 7 / Section 1-702
§1–702.
Status: in_force

(a) In calculating an individual’s years of practice in a health occupation, each health occupations board shall give credit to the individual for all relevant experience as an active service member.

(b) Each health occupations board shall credit any training and education provided by the uniformed services and completed by an active service member toward any training or education requirements for licensure, certification, or registration if the training or education is determined by the health occupations board to be:

(1) Substantially equivalent to the training or education required by the health occupations board; and

(2) Not otherwise contrary to any other licensing requirement.
Md. Code, Insurance § 1-207 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-207
§1–207.
Status: in_force

A provision of this article that relates to a particular kind of insurance, particular type of insurer, or particular matter prevails over a provision that relates to insurance in general, insurers in general, or that matter in general.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1403 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 14 / Section 1-1403
§1–1403.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) By ordinance, the governing body of a local government may establish a land bank authority in accordance with this subtitle.

(2) Two or more local governments may elect to enter into an intergovernmental cooperation agreement to create a single land bank to act on behalf of the local governments, which may include one or more water and sewer authorities.

(3) An ordinance adopted under this section:

(i) is administrative in nature;

(ii) is not subject to referendum; and

(iii) in a charter county that has a publicly elected county executive or in a municipality that has a publicly elected chief executive or mayor, is subject to approval by the county executive, chief executive, or mayor.

(b) An ordinance adopted under subsection (a) of this section shall include proposed articles of incorporation of an authority that state:

(1) the name of the authority, which shall be “Land Bank Authority of (name of the incorporating local government)”;

(2) that the authority is formed under this subtitle;

(3) the names, addresses, and terms of office of the initial members of the board;

(4) the address of the principal office of the authority;

(5) the purposes for which the authority is formed; and

(6) the powers of the authority, subject to the limitations of this subtitle.

(c) (1) The chief executive, county executive, or mayor of the incorporating local government, or any other official designated in the ordinance establishing an authority, shall execute and file the articles of incorporation of the authority for recordation with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.

(2) When the State Department of Assessments and Taxation accepts the articles of incorporation for recordation, the authority becomes a body politic and corporate and an instrumentality of the incorporating local government.

(3) Acceptance of the articles of incorporation for recordation by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation is conclusive evidence of the formation of the authority.

(d) (1) By ordinance, the governing body of the incorporating local government may adopt an amendment to the articles of incorporation of an authority.

(2) Articles of amendment may contain any provision that lawfully could be contained in articles of incorporation at the time of the amendment.

(3) The articles of amendment shall be filed for recordation with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.

(4) The articles of amendment are effective as of the time the State Department of Assessments and Taxation accepts the articles for recordation.

(5) Acceptance of the articles of amendment for recordation by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation is conclusive evidence that the articles have been lawfully and properly adopted.

(e) (1) Subject to this section and any limitations imposed by law on the impairment of contracts, the incorporating local government, in its sole discretion, by ordinance may:

(i) set or change the structure, organization, procedures, programs, or activities of an authority; or

(ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, terminate the authority.

(2) If one or more local governments engaged in an intergovernmental cooperation agreement decide not to terminate the authority, the authority may continue to operate if:

(i) the name of the authority is revised to remove the local government that has decided to terminate its participation in the authority by withdrawal;

(ii) the withdrawing local government designates all property to remain with the authority except that:

1. on demand of a withdrawing local government that is a municipality, all property located wholly within the municipality shall be transferred to the municipality; and

2. on demand of a withdrawing local government that is a county, all property located wholly within the county and outside any municipality participating in the intergovernmental cooperation agreement shall be transferred to the county; and

(iii) all obligations of the authority to the withdrawing local government and of the withdrawing local government to the authority are assumed by the withdrawing local government.

(3) On termination of the authority:

(i) title to all property of the authority shall be transferred to and shall vest in the incorporating local government; and

(ii) all obligations of the authority shall be transferred to and assumed by the incorporating local government.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 1-206 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-206
§1–206.
Status: in_force

Whenever the Maryland Uniform Commercial Code creates a “presumption” with respect to a fact or provides that a fact is “presumed” the trier of fact must find the existence of the fact unless and until evidence is introduced that supports a finding of its nonexistence.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 1-203 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-203
§1–203.
Status: in_force

An indictment or warrant for conspiracy is sufficient if it substantially states:

“(name of defendant) and (name of co-conspirator) on (date) in (county) unlawfully conspired together to murder (name of victim) (or other object of conspiracy), against the peace, government, and dignity of the State.”.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-508 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-508
§1–508.
Status: in_force

The Department may adopt regulations necessary to implement this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 1-313 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-313
§1–313.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Consumer” means a person that purchases prepaid wireless telecommunications service in a retail transaction.

(3) “Provider” means a person that provides prepaid wireless telecommunications service under a license issued by the Federal Communications Commission.

(4) “Retail transaction” means the purchase of prepaid wireless telecommunications service from a seller for any purpose other than resale.

(b) There is a prepaid wireless E 9–1–1 fee of 60 cents per retail transaction.

(c) (1) (i) The prepaid wireless E 9–1–1 fee shall be collected by the seller from the consumer for each retail transaction in the State.

(ii) The prepaid wireless E 9–1–1 fee collected by the seller under this section is not subject to the sales and use tax under the Tax – General Article.

(2) A retail transaction occurs in the State if:

(i) the sale or recharge takes place at the seller’s place of business located in the State;

(ii) the consumer’s shipping address is in the State; or

(iii) no item is shipped, but the consumer’s billing address or the location associated with the consumer’s mobile telephone number is in the State.

(d) The amount of the prepaid wireless E 9–1–1 fee shall be disclosed to the consumer at the time of the retail transaction.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the prepaid wireless E 9–1–1 fee is the liability of the consumer and not of the seller or of any provider.

(2) The seller is liable for remitting all prepaid wireless E 9–1–1 fees that the seller collects from consumers as provided in this section.

(f) (1) Before December 28, 2013, a seller may deduct and retain 50% of prepaid wireless E 9–1–1 fees collected from consumers for direct start–up costs.

(2) On or after December 28, 2013, a seller may deduct and retain 3% of prepaid wireless E 9–1–1 fees collected from consumers.

(g) A seller shall report and remit to the Comptroller all prepaid wireless E 9–1–1 fees collected by the seller in the manner provided for the remitting of the sales and use tax under Titles 11 and 13 of the Tax – General Article.

(h) The Comptroller shall deposit all reported and remitted prepaid wireless E 9–1–1 fees into the 9–1–1 Trust Fund within 30 days of receipt.

(i) A seller may demonstrate that a sale is not a retail transaction in a manner established by the Comptroller that is substantially similar to the procedures for demonstrating a resale for exemption from the sales and use tax under Titles 11 and 13 of the Tax – General Article.

(j) For the purpose of this section, the audit and appeal procedures established for the sales and use tax under Titles 11 and 13 of the Tax – General Article apply.

(k) A seller that is not a provider of prepaid wireless telecommunications service is not liable for damages in connection with:

(1) the provision of, or failure of, 9–1–1 or E 9–1–1 service;

(2) identifying, or failing to identify, the telephone number, address, location, or name associated with any person or device that is accessing or attempting to access 9–1–1 or E 9–1–1 service; or

(3) the provision of any lawful assistance to any investigative or law enforcement officer.

(l) Providers and sellers of prepaid wireless telecommunications service have the same immunity from liability for transmission failures as that approved by the Public Service Commission for local exchange telephone companies that are subject to regulation by the Commission under the Public Utilities Article.

(m) A tax, a fee, a surcharge, or any other charge may not be imposed by the State, any political subdivision of the State, or any intergovernmental agency, for E 9–1–1 funding purposes, on any provider, seller, or consumer with respect to the sale, purchase, use, or provision of prepaid wireless telecommunications service.

(n) The Comptroller shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, Insurance § 1-202 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-202
§1–202.
Status: in_force

(a) This article does not apply to:

(1) a fraternal benefit society, except as provided in Title 8, Subtitle 4 of this article;

(2) a nonprofit health service plan, except as otherwise provided in this article;

(3) an organization that:

(i) is organized and operated as a nonprofit organization exclusively for the purpose of helping nonprofit educational or scientific institutions by issuing annuity contracts only to or for the benefit of those institutions or individuals serving those institutions;

(ii) irrevocably appoints the Commissioner as attorney to receive service of process issued against it in the State so as to bind the organization and its successors and to remain in effect as long as there is in force in the State a contract or obligation arising from it;

(iii) is legally organized and qualified to do business and has been actively doing business under the laws of its state of domicile for at least 10 years before July 1, 1977;

(iv) files with the Commissioner a copy of any contract form issued to residents of this State;

(v) files with the Commissioner on or before March 1 of each year:

1. a copy of its annual statement prepared under the laws of its state of domicile; and

2. any other financial material that the Commissioner requests;

(vi) agrees to submit to periodic examinations as the Commissioner considers necessary; and

(vii) pays the premium tax imposed by Title 6 of this article on all premiums allocable to this State for life insurance and health insurance in effect for residents of this State;

(4) a voluntary noncontractual religious publication arrangement that:

(i) is a nonprofit religious organization for which the State may not be held in any way liable or responsible for any of its debts, claims, obligations, or liabilities;

(ii) publishes a newsletter whose subscribers are limited to members of the same denomination or religion;

(iii) acts as an organizational clearinghouse for information between subscribers who have medical costs and subscribers who choose to assist with those costs;

(iv) matches subscribers with a willingness to pay and subscribers with present medical costs;

(v) coordinates payments directly from one subscriber to another;

(vi) suggests amounts to give that are voluntary among the subscribers, with no assumption of risk or promise to pay either among the subscribers or between the subscribers and the organization;

(vii) does not use a compensated insurance producer, representative, or other person to solicit or enroll subscribers;

(viii) does not make a direct or indirect representation that it is operating in a financially sound manner or that it has had a successful history of meeting subscribers’ medical costs;

(ix) provides to each subscriber a written monthly statement listing both the total dollar amount of qualified medical costs submitted for publication and the amount actually published and assigned for payment;

(x) does not use funds paid by subscribers for medical costs to cover administrative costs;

(xi) submits a registration statement, including a copy of any application forms and guidelines, promotional, or informational material distributed by or on behalf of the arrangement, to the Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of Title 6, Subtitle 4 of the Business Regulation Article; and

(xii) provides the following verbatim written disclaimer as a separate cover sheet for any and all documents distributed by or on behalf of the exempt arrangement, including applications, guidelines, promotional, or informational material and all periodic publications:

“Notice

This publication is not issued by an insurance company nor is it offered through an insurance company. It does not guarantee or promise that your medical bills will be published or assigned to others for payment. No other subscriber will be compelled to contribute toward the cost of your medical bills. Therefore, this publication should never be considered a substitute for an insurance policy. This activity is not regulated by the State Insurance Administration, and your liabilities are not covered by the Life and Health Guaranty Fund. Whether or not you receive any payments for medical expenses and whether or not this entity continues to operate, you are always liable for any unpaid bills.”; or

(5) except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a self–funded student health plan operated by an independent institution of higher education, as defined in § 10–101 of the Education Article, that provides health care services to its students and their dependents if the institution files on July 1 each year, for the student health plan that will be offered to students for the upcoming school year, a report with the Commissioner certifying under penalties of perjury that:

(i) the student health plan satisfies any applicable minimum essential coverage standards under federal law;

(ii) the institution pledges assets sufficient to support the liabilities of the student health plan;

(iii) the institution demonstrates an ability to operate the student health plan in a sound manner by having operated an employer–sponsored plan, as defined in § 15–1401 of this article, in the prior calendar year with at least 10,000 enrollees, including employees and their dependents;

(iv) the institution maintains at least an AA bond rating by one of the major credit rating agencies; and

(v) the institution operates the student health plan in compliance with Title 15, Subtitles 10A and 10D of this article.

(b) Title 15, Subtitles 10A and 10D of this article apply to a self–funded student health plan operated by an independent institution of higher education, as defined in § 10–101 of the Education Article, that provides health care services to its students and their dependents.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 1-102 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-102
§1–102.
Status: reserved

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

(2) “Adaptive reuse” means the retrofitting and repurposing of an existing building to develop new dwelling units.

(3) “Affordable multifamily housing” means a multifamily dwelling where all or a portion of the dwelling units are reserved for individuals whose household income is less than or equal to a certain limit on maximum household income.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, this section applies to any program operated by the Department that awards loans that may be used to develop affordable multifamily housing.

(2) If the laws or regulations governing a particular program establish more specific rules regarding the use of loan proceeds for adaptive reuse, the more specific rules shall apply.

(c) (1) Adaptive reuse of a property to develop affordable multifamily housing is an eligible use of the proceeds of a loan covered under this section.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Department shall notify applicants for a loan covered under this section that adaptive reuse of a property to develop affordable multifamily housing is an eligible use of loan proceeds.

(ii) The notice requirement under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph does not apply when an individual applies for a loan under a Department program that does not focus on housing, including programs within the Division of Neighborhood Revitalization.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-408 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-408
§1–408.
Status: reserved

(a) A person who manufactures, rectifies, blends, imports, distributes, transports, stores, warehouses, sells, or offers for sale alcoholic beverages or who holds a license to do those activities shall:

(1) keep complete and accurate records of all alcoholic beverages purchased, sold, manufactured, rectified, blended, improved, brewed, fermented, distilled, produced, stored, warehoused, withdrawn from storage, imported, or transferred;

(2) on written request of the Comptroller, report on the form that the Comptroller requires information relating to the alcoholic beverages that are the subject of the records required to be kept; and

(3) on request of the Comptroller, make the report under oath.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, each license holder shall keep records at the location designated in the license.

(2) If the license holder is allowed to have more than one location, the license holder may keep the records at the principal location.

(3) The records shall:

(i) meet form and content requirements of the Comptroller;

(ii) be preserved for at least 2 years in a manner that ensures permanency; and

(iii) be made available for audit or inspection during regular business hours by the Comptroller or an authorized employee of the Comptroller.

(c) (1) The Comptroller may without a hearing immediately suspend for a maximum of 30 days the license of a license holder who fails to comply with this section.

(2) A license suspended under this section is subject to an additional period of suspension or revocation after a hearing.
Md. Code, Land Use § 1-204 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-204
§1–204.
Status: in_force

(a) Other public general laws that may affect land use in a local jurisdiction under this division, Division II of this article, or otherwise, include:

(1) the Local Government Article; and

(2) Title 8, Subtitle 18 of the Natural Resources Article.

(b) The inclusion or exclusion of a provision of public general law in this section may not be construed to imply any relationship between the provision and land use matters included in this article.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 1-304 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-304
§1–304.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “subpoena” means a subpoena, summons, warrant, or court order that appears on its face to have been issued on lawful authority.

(b) A fiduciary institution may disclose or produce financial records or information derived from financial records in compliance with a subpoena served on the fiduciary institution, if:

(1) The subpoena contains a certification that a copy of the subpoena has been served on the person whose records are sought by the party seeking the disclosure or production of the records; or

(2) Contains a certification that service has been waived by the court for good cause.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-406 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-406
§1–406.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person engaged in any mercantile, trading, or manufacturing business as an agent or doing business or trading under any designation, title, or name other than the person’s own name, prior to commencing operation of the business, shall file with the Department a certificate:

(1) In writing;

(2) Affirmed or acknowledged under oath; and

(3) Disclosing:

(i) The true and correct names and addresses of the principal or owner of the business;

(ii) The character and location of the business;

(iii) The name, title, or designation under which the business is conducted; and

(iv) The identification number assigned by the Department for the associated business.

(b) The name, title, or designation under which a business is conducted shall be recorded with the Department as provided in Subtitle 5 of this title.

(c) The information required in subsection (a) of this section shall be filed in the manner that the Department requires by regulation.

(d) (1) The Department of Assessments and Taxation shall maintain a public record, to be known as the “agency record”.

(2) The agency record shall record all certificates filed in accordance with this section, and the certificates shall be properly indexed.

(e) The Department of Assessments and Taxation shall charge and receive a fee of:

(1) $25 for recording the certificates under this section; and

(2) $25 for each amendment, cancellation, or renewal of a certificate.

(f) (1) A certificate filed under this section is effective for a period of 5 years from the date the certificate is filed.

(2) Every 5 years following the year in which a certificate is filed or renewed, a person who has filed or renewed a certificate under this section may renew the certificate by filing, within 6 months before the end of the 5-year period, an application for renewal in the manner that the Department requires by regulation.

(3) A renewal application extends the certificate for 5 years from the end of the previous 5-year period.

(g) This section does not apply to any person who has filed a certificate similar to the certificate required under this section with the Department of Assessments and Taxation before July 1, 1991.

(h) A person that willfully and knowingly executes and files a false certificate under subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 1-301 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-301
§1–301.
Status: in_force

(a) “Authorized person” means:

(1) a professional engineer who is licensed under Title 14 of this article;

(2) a professional land surveyor who is licensed under Title 15 of this article; or

(3) an authorized representative of the professional engineer or the professional land surveyor who is executing a survey.

(b) If entry is for the purpose of using the horizontal or vertical position data in controlling surveys of land for cadastral purposes or for other private or public engineering purposes, an authorized person may enter on any private land on which there is a marked survey station for which the horizontal or vertical position has been determined:

(1) by or under the direction of the National Geodetic Survey;

(2) as a part of the Maryland coordinate system; or

(3) by or under the direction of any other organization whose survey stations have been established by or in accordance with the requirements of the State agency authorized to administer the Maryland coordinate system.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 1-414 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-414
§1–414.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to § 1-402 of this subtitle, a person may not:

(1) use, without the consent of the registrant, a reproduction or colorable imitation of a mark registered under this subtitle in connection with the sale, offering for sale, or advertising of goods or services if the use is likely to confuse or deceive about the origin of the goods or services; or

(2) reproduce or colorably imitate a mark registered under this subtitle and apply the reproduction or colorable imitation to an advertisement, label, package, print, receptacle, sign, or wrapper that is intended to be used:

(i) with goods or services; or

(ii) in conjunction with the sale or other distribution of goods or services in the State.

(b) (1) A person who violates this section is liable in a civil action to a registrant for any remedy provided in this section.

(2) A registrant may recover profits or damages from a person who violates subsection (a)(2) of this section only if the person intended that the mark be used to confuse or deceive.

(c) A registrant may sue to enjoin the display, manufacture, sale, or use of a reproduction or colorable imitation of a mark of the registrant.

(d) A court of competent jurisdiction may:

(1) grant an injunction to restrain the display, manufacture, sale, or use of a reproduction or colorable imitation of a registered mark;

(2) require the defendant to pay to the registrant for the wrongful display, manufacture, sale, or use of a reproduction or colorable imitation of a mark:

(i) any profit that the defendant derived;

(ii) any damages that the registrant suffered; or

(iii) both; and

(3) require the defendant to deliver to an officer of the court or to the registrant, for destruction, any reproduction or colorable imitation of the mark that is in the possession or under the control of the defendant.
Md. Code, Environment § 1-502 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-502
§1–502.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each confidential record shall remain in the custody and control of the Secretary or an agent or employee of the Secretary, if the Secretary assembled or obtained the confidential record.

(2) The confidential record may be used only for the research and study for which it was assembled or obtained.

(3) A person may not disclose any confidential record to any person who is not engaged in the research or study project.

(b) This section does not apply to or restrict the use or publication of any statistics, information, or other material that summarizes or refers to confidential records in the aggregate, without disclosing the identity of any person who is the subject of the confidential record.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-206 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-206
§1–206.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise provided in this article, all charter documents are effective when accepted for recording or filing by the Department.

(b) Except in a proceeding by the State for the forfeiture of a charter or in a proceeding by the State or any of its political subdivisions for the enforcement of any other right or remedy, the acceptance for record or filing of any charter document by the Department is conclusive evidence of the payment of all recording, filing, and special fees and of all bonus and other taxes payable by law.

(c) A certified copy of the articles of incorporation, certificate of incorporation, or other instrument by which a corporation was formed, from the records of the Department or the Secretary of State, is evidence of the existence of the corporation and of its right to exercise the powers mentioned in the document. A certified copy of any other charter document from these records is evidence of the facts and corporate action required to be stated in the document.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 1-301 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-301
§1–301.
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court of Maryland, established by Article IV, §§ 1 and 14 of the Maryland Constitution, is the highest court of the State.
Md. Code, Environment § 1-605 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 1 / Subtitle 6 / Section 1-605
§1–605.
Status: in_force

(a) A person petitioning for judicial review in accordance with § 1–601 of this subtitle or § 5–204 or § 16–204 of this article shall file the petition in accordance with the Maryland Rules.

(b) A party submitting a petition for judicial review shall file the petition within 30 days after publication of a notice of final determination.

(c) An action for judicial review brought in accordance with § 1–601 of this subtitle or § 5–204 or § 16–204 of this article shall be conducted in accordance with the Maryland Rules.

(d) A party to the judicial review action may not challenge a facility’s compliance with zoning and land use requirements or conformity with a county plan issued under Title 9, Subtitle 5 of this article. However, nothing in this subtitle shall prevent a party from challenging whether the Department has complied with §§ 2–404(b)(1)(ii) and 9–210(a)(3) of this article, when applicable, nor does this subtitle prevent a party from contesting the compliance of the facility with zoning and land use or county plan requirements in any proceeding brought in accordance with and under any applicable local laws.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-303 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-303
§1–303.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section and Title 12 of this article, a health care practitioner making a lawful referral shall disclose the existence of the beneficial interest in accordance with provisions of this section.

(b) Prior to referring a patient to a health care entity in which the practitioner, the practitioner's immediate family, or the practitioner in combination with the practitioner's immediate family owns a beneficial interest, the health care practitioner shall:

(1) Except if an oral referral is made by telephone, provide the patient with a written statement that:

(i) Discloses the existence of the ownership of the beneficial interest or compensation arrangement;

(ii) States that the patient may choose to obtain the health care service from another health care entity; and

(iii) Requires the patient to acknowledge in writing receipt of the statement;

(2) Except if an oral referral is made by telephone, insert in the medical record of the patient a copy of the written acknowledgement;

(3) Place on permanent display a written notice that is in a typeface that is large enough to be easily legible to the average person from a distance of 8 feet and that is in a location that is plainly visible to the patients of the health care practitioner disclosing all of the health care entities:

(i) In which the practitioner, the practitioner's immediate family, or the practitioner in combination with the practitioner's immediate family owns a beneficial interest; and

(ii) To which the practitioner refers patients; and

(4) Documents in the medical record of the patient that:

(i) A valid medical need exists for the referral; and

(ii) The practitioner has disclosed the existence of the beneficial interest to the patient.

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

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

(2) A health care practitioner who refers a patient:

(i) To another health care practitioner in the same group practice as the referring health care practitioner;

(ii) For in-office ancillary services; or

(iii) For health care services provided through or by a health care entity owned or controlled by a hospital.

(d) A health care practitioner who fails to comply with any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-211 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-211
§1–211.
Status: in_force

A person who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized to practice a health occupation under this article may not practice the health occupation on an animal unless the person:

(1) Is a licensed pharmacist practicing pharmacy under Title 12 of this article;

(2) Is a licensed acupuncturist practicing in accordance with § 2-301(g)(11) of the Agriculture Article; or

(3) Provides care to an animal in accordance with § 2-304(e) of the Agriculture Article.
Md. Code, Environment § 1-501 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-501
§1–501.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “confidential record” means any record, report, statement, note, or other information that:

(1) Is assembled or obtained for research or study by the Secretary; and

(2) Names or otherwise identifies any person.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-501 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-501
§1–501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Affected property” has the meaning stated in § 6–801 of the Environment Article.

(c) (1) “Residential property” means a building or a portion of a building that provides complete living facilities, including facilities for cooking, sanitation, and sleeping.

(2) “Residential property” includes:

(i) a single–family unit in a multifamily dwelling; and

(ii) a “rental dwelling unit” as defined under § 6–801 of the Environment Article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1202 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 12 / Section 1-1202
§1–1202.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only in:

(1) Carroll County; and

(2) Garrett County.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) the sale of a tobacco product from a vending machine that complies with State law;

(2) a tobacconist establishment that engages primarily in the sale of tobacco products other than cigarettes, as defined in § 16–101 of the Business Regulation Article; or

(3) a business that engages primarily in the retail sale of beer, wine, and liquor.

(c) A person who owns or operates a business that engages in the retail sale of a tobacco product may not store or display a tobacco product unless the tobacco product:

(1) is not immediately accessible to customers; and

(2) is accessible only to the owner or operator of the business or an agent of the owner or operator.

(d) A person who violates subsection (c) of this section commits a civil infraction and is subject to a civil penalty of:

(1) $100 for the first violation; and

(2) $300 for any subsequent violation.

(e) A citation for a second violation may not be issued within 30 days after the date of the first citation.

(f) After a citation is issued for a second violation, a citation may be issued each day that the violation continues after the date of the second citation.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1207 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 12 / Section 1-1207
§1–1207.
Status: in_force

If the District Court finds that a person has committed a civil infraction under this subtitle, the court may assess the costs of the proceedings against the person.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 1-101 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-101
§1–101.
Status: in_force

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

(a–1) “Active duty” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(a–2) “Active service member” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(b) “Appointing authority” means an individual or a unit of government that has the power to make appointments and terminate employment.

(b–1) “Armed forces” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(c) “Class” means a category of one or more similar positions, as established by the Secretary in accordance with this article.

(d) “Contractual employee” means an individual described in § 13–101 of this article.

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

(f) Unless expressly provided otherwise, “Department” means the Department of Budget and Management.

(g) “Executive service” means the employment category in the State Personnel Management System that is described in § 6–404 of this article.

(h) “Management service” means the employment category in the State Personnel Management System that is described in § 6–403 of this article.

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

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

(j) “Position” means an employment assignment of duties and responsibilities that requires the full–time employment of one individual or less than full–time employment of one or more individuals.

(k) “Principal unit” means:

(1) a principal department or other principal independent unit of State government; or

(2) for an employee of a county board of elections whose employees are covered by this article, the county board of elections.

(l) “Professional service” means the employment category in the State Personnel Management System that is described in § 6–402 of this article.

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

(m) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Budget and Management.

(n) “Skilled service” means the employment category in the State Personnel Management System that is described in § 6–401 of this article.

(o) “State” means:

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

(2) the District of Columbia.

(p) “State Personnel Management System” means the personnel system established under § 6–101 of this article.

(q) “Temporary employee” includes:

(1) a contractual employee; and

(2) an emergency employee.

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

(s) “Veteran” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-101 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-101
§1–101.
Status: in_force

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

(a–1) “Active duty” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(a–2) “Armed forces” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

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

(c) “Department” means the Maryland Department of Health.

(d) “Household member” means someone who is:

(1) The individual’s:

(i) Spouse;

(ii) Son;

(iii) Daughter;

(iv) Ward; or

(v) Parent; or

(2) The individual’s relative:

(i) Who shares the individual’s legal residence; or

(ii) Whose financial affairs are under the legal or actual control of the individual.

(e) “Includes” or “including” means includes or including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation.

(f) “Oral competency” means general English–speaking proficiency as evidenced by achievement of a passing score obtained on a Board approved standardized test.

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

(h) “Physician” means, except in Title 14 of this article, an individual who is authorized by a law of this State to practice medicine in this State.

(i) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Health.

(j) “State” means:

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

(2) The District of Columbia; or

(3) The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

(k) “Substantial financial interest” means:

(1) An asset with a fair market value of $1,000 or more; or

(2) A source of income of $500 or more in a calendar year.

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

(m) “Veteran” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 1-301 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-301
§1–301.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Fiduciary institution” means:

(i) A national banking association;

(ii) A State banking institution;

(iii) An other-state bank that maintains a branch in this State;

(iv) A credit union that is organized under the laws of this State or of the United States;

(v) Any other organization that is organized under the banking laws of this State and subject to the supervision of the Commissioner; or

(vi) A savings and loan association that is organized under the laws of this State or of the United States.

(2) “Fiduciary institution” does not include any person licensed by the Commissioner under Title 11 of this article.

(c) (1) “Financial record” means the original or any copy or record of:

(i) A document that grants signature authority over a deposit or share account;

(ii) A statement, ledger card, or other record of a deposit or share account that shows transactions in or with respect to that deposit or account;

(iii) A check, clear draft, or money order that is drawn on a fiduciary institution or issued and payable by or through a fiduciary institution;

(iv) Any item, other than an institutional or periodic charge, that is made under an agreement between a fiduciary institution and another person and that constitutes a debit or a credit to that person’s deposit or share account; or

(v) Any information that relates to a loan account or an application for a loan.

(2) “Financial record” includes any evidence of a transaction conducted by means of an electronic terminal.

(d) “Supervisory agency” means:

(1) The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation;

(2) The Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation;

(3) The Federal Home Loan Bank Board;

(4) The National Credit Union Administration;

(5) The Federal Reserve Board;

(6) The United States Comptroller of the Currency;

(7) The State of Maryland Deposit Insurance Fund Corporation;

(8) The Credit Union Insurance Corporation;

(9) The Commissioner;

(10) The Division of Savings and Loan Associations; or

(11) An agency of another state with primary responsibility for chartering and supervising banks.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-703 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 7 / Section 1-703
§1–703.
Status: in_force

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

(1) provide adequate, economical, and efficient transportation services;

(2) protect against excessive and inconsistent prices for transportation services;

(3) conserve energy and reduce accidents, air pollution, congestion, and traffic hazards through public transportation;

(4) encourage its use by contributing capital and operating funds so that transportation may be provided at the lowest cost; and

(5) promote the general welfare by providing a comprehensive transportation system.

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

(1) (i) grant one or more franchises for transportation services on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis;

(ii) impose franchise fees;

(iii) establish rates applicable to the franchise; and

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

(2) operate a public transportation system on an exclusive basis, including:

(i) establishing rates for the public transportation system; and

(ii) adopting rules and regulations for the operation of the public transportation system.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 1-202 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-202
§1–202.
Status: in_force

(a) A court may exercise the power to punish for contempt of court or to compel compliance with its commands in the manner prescribed by Title 15, Chapter 200 of the Maryland Rules.

(b) A person who has been adjudicated guilty of contempt for failure to pay a monetary amount specified in a decree or order passed in a civil proceeding is not barred by reason of the adjudication of contempt from filing a petition for modification of the decree or order, requesting any other relief, or proceeding to hearing on a petition, even though the contempt has not been purged or removed. A petition filed prior to actual adjudication of contempt may be consolidated in the discretion of the court and heard with a citation for contempt, if the petition is at issue and ready for disposition in accordance with the practice in the court in which the matter is pending.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-321 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-321
§1–321.
Status: in_force

(a) In order to increase efficiency and accuracy in the performance of their respective duties and responsibilities under this article and other laws relating to alcohol and tobacco, the Commission and the Comptroller shall:

(1) cooperate and share information and personnel in investigations of licensed premises and other locations and materials relating to the enforcement of the alcohol and tobacco laws of the State;

(2) cooperate and share information and personnel in other matters relating to the manufacture, processing, importation, taxation, sale, and service of alcohol and tobacco in the State; and

(3) enter into a memorandum of understanding for cooperative activities in inspections and other enforcement activities relating to the alcohol and tobacco laws of the State.

(b) (1) The Commission may enter into memoranda of understanding and other cooperative arrangements with federal, State, and local governmental units in carrying out this article and other alcohol and tobacco laws of the State in the interest of reducing duplication of efforts and reducing the overall costs of administration of inspection and enforcement programs to the State.

(2) The Executive Director may also enter into memoranda of understanding and other cooperative arrangements with federal, State, and local governmental units to address operational matters and efficiencies in carrying out this article and other alcohol and tobacco laws of the State.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1110 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 11 / Section 1-1110
§1–1110.
Status: in_force

In an action involving the validity or enforceability of a bond or security for a bond, a finding by a county or municipality is conclusive as to:

(1) the public purpose of an action taken under this subtitle; and

(2) any other matter relating to the issuance of a bond.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-305 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-305
§1–305.
Status: in_force

(a) If a referring health care practitioner, a health care entity, or other person furnishing health care services collects any amount of money that was billed in violation of § 1-302(b) of this subtitle and the referring health care practitioner, health care entity, or other person knew or should have known of the violation, the referring health care practitioner, health care entity, or other person is jointly and severally liable to the payor for any amounts collected.

(b) If a claim, bill, or other demand or request for payment for health care services is denied under § 19-712.4 of the Health - General Article or § 15-110 of the Insurance Article, the referring health care practitioner, health care entity, or other person furnishing the health care services may not submit a claim, bill, or other demand or request for payment to the person who received the health care services.
Md. Code, Real Property § 1-102 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 1 / Subtitle 1 / Section 1-102
§1–102.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise expressly provided, whenever this article states that a fact is presumed, the presumption is rebuttable.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 1-1A-02 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 1 / Subtitle 1A / Section 1-1A-02
§1–1A–02.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary may establish a federally certified State agricultural mediation program in the Department.

(b) The purpose of the program is to provide eligible persons and government agencies with a voluntary and low–cost process to settle agriculturally related disputes.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 1-303 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-303
§1–303.
Status: in_force

(a) If the damages awarded under § 1-302(d) of this subtitle do not exceed the amount tendered by the authorized person under § 1-302(b) of this subtitle, the owner of the property shall pay the costs of the proceeding under § 1-302(d) of this subtitle.

(b) If the damages awarded under § 1-302(d) of this subtitle exceed the amount tendered by the authorized person, the authorized person shall pay the costs of the proceeding.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1A-310.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1A / Subtitle 3 / Section 1A-310.1
§1A–310.
Status: in_force

§1A–310.1.

(a) If after a hearing under § 1A–310 of this subtitle the Board finds that there are grounds under § 1A–309 of this subtitle to place any licensee on probation, reprimand any licensee, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000:

(1) Instead of placing the licensee on probation, reprimanding the licensee, or suspending or revoking the license; or

(2) In addition to placing the licensee on probation, reprimanding the licensee, or suspending or revoking the license.

(b) The Board shall adopt regulations to set standards for the imposition of penalties under this section.

(c) The Board shall pay any money collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1108 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 11 / Section 1-1108
§1–1108.
Status: in_force

(a) A bond:

(1) may be in bearer form;

(2) may be registrable as to principal alone or as to both principal and interest; and

(3) is a security under § 8–102 of the Commercial Law Article, whether or not the bond is one of a class or series or is divisible into a class or series of instruments.

(b) (1) A bond shall be signed manually or in facsimile by the chief executive.

(2) An officer’s signature or facsimile signature on a bond remains valid even if the officer leaves office before the bond is delivered.

(3) The seal of the county or municipality shall be affixed to the bond and attested to by the clerk or other similar administrative officer of the county or municipality.

(c) (1) A bond shall mature not later than 40 years after the date of issue.

(2) Bonds may be issued as serial bonds or term bonds with provisions for a mandatory sinking fund or other annual principal redemption beginning not later than 3 years after the date of issue.

(d) (1) A bond shall be sold in the manner, at public sale or private negotiated sale, and on the terms at, above, or below par, as the county or municipality considers best.

(2) A bond is not subject to §§ 19–205 and 19–206 of this article.
Md. Code, Human Services § 1-209 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-209
§1–209.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that public agencies that serve children, youth, and families in the State exchange information with the written consent of the person in interest or another individual authorized to give consent under this subtitle.

(b) The exchange of information under subsection (a) of this section is for the purpose of:

(1) carrying out the policy established under § 8-102 of this article for children, youth, and family services;

(2) facilitating the development of a seamless system of family-focused services; and

(3) achieving a comprehensive and coordinated interagency approach to providing a continuum of care that is family- and child-oriented.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 1-208 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-208
§1–208.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “license” means all or any part of permission that:

(1) is required by law to be obtained from a unit;

(2) is not required only for revenue purposes; and

(3) is in any form, including:

(i) an approval;

(ii) a certificate;

(iii) a charter;

(iv) a permit; or

(v) a registration.

(b) This section:

(1) applies only to a fee for an initial license issued for a 2-year term under Title 8, Title 9A, or Title 12 of this article;

(2) does not apply to a fee renewal of a license; and

(3) may not affect any other law that requires a unit to prorate a fee on any basis for the issuance or renewal of a license.

(c) (1) For a license issued at any time during the first year of the term of the license, the issuing authority shall charge the full amount of the fee to the license applicant.

(2) For a license issued in the second year of the term of the license, the issuing authority shall charge the license applicant:

(i) one-half of the fee, if issued in the first 6 months of the second year; or

(ii) one-quarter of the fee, if issued in the last 6 months of the second year.
Md. Code, Human Services § 1-201 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-201
§1–201.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not disclose any information concerning an applicant for or recipient of social services, child welfare services, adult protective services, cash assistance, food stamps, or medical assistance that is directly or indirectly derived from the records, investigations, or communications of the State, a county, or a municipal corporation or a unit of the State, a county, or a municipal corporation or that is acquired in the course of the performance of official duties.

(b) This section does not prohibit the disclosure of information:

(1) in accordance with a court order;

(2) to an officer or employee of any state or local government or the United States, if the officer or employee is entitled to the information in an official capacity and the disclosure is necessary to administer:

(i) public assistance, medical assistance, social services, adult protective services, or child welfare services programs; or

(ii) voter registration in accordance with § 3–203 of the Election Law Article;

(3) to a fiduciary institution that reported suspected financial abuse or financial exploitation, if the fiduciary institution is authorized to request the information under § 1–306(h) of the Financial Institutions Article; or

(4) relating to adult protective services, to an officer or employee of any state or local government or the United States if the officer or employee is responsible for conducting an investigation in an official capacity and the disclosure is relevant to the investigation.

(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, Business Regulation § 1-415 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-415
§1–415.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not, with intent to defraud, do business in the State under or imitate a name, title, or trade name that is the same as, or similar to, that used by another person already doing business in the State.

(b) This section does not apply to individuals with similar names.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 for each day that the offense is committed.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1420 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 14 / Section 1-1420
§1–1420.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An authority may:

(i) issue bonds to pay the cost of acquiring or improving property;

(ii) fund or refund the bonds;

(iii) purchase bonds with any funds available; and

(iv) hold, pledge, cancel, or resell bonds.

(2) By resolution, an authority may authorize the chair, one of the authority’s members, or a committee of the members to determine or provide for any matter relating to bonds that the authority considers appropriate, including:

(i) specifying, determining, requiring, and approving matters, documents, and procedures that relate to the authorization, sale, security, issuance, delivery, and payment of and for the bonds;

(ii) creating security for the bonds; and

(iii) providing for the administration of bond issues.

(3) The power granted in paragraph (2) of this subsection is in addition to powers conferred on the authority by this subtitle and does not limit any power of the authority under this subtitle.

(4) Within the limits that the authority sets, the authority may authorize the executive director to take any of the actions described in paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(b) An authority may issue the bonds at one time or in one or more series.

(c) For each issue of an authority’s bonds, the authority shall pass a resolution that:

(1) specifies and describes the project for which the proceeds of the bond issuance are intended;

(2) generally describes the public purpose and the financing transaction to be accomplished;

(3) specifies the maximum principal amount of the bonds that may be issued by the authority; and

(4) imposes any terms or conditions on the issuance and sale of the bonds that the authority considers appropriate.

(d) Subject to any provision for their registration, bonds are negotiable instruments for all purposes regardless of whether they are payable from a special fund.

(e) (1) The bonds may be serial bonds, term bonds, or both.

(2) Subject to any delegation under subsection (a)(2) of this section, the resolution authorizing bonds may provide:

(i) the dates of the bonds;

(ii) the maturity dates of the bonds;

(iii) the interest rates on the bonds;

(iv) the time at which the bonds will be payable;

(v) the denominations of the bonds;

(vi) whether the bonds will be in coupon or registered form;

(vii) any registration privileges of the bonds;

(viii) the manner of execution of the bonds;

(ix) the place at which the bonds will be payable; and

(x) any terms of redemption of the bonds.

(3) The bonds shall mature within a period not to exceed 50 years after the date of issue.

(4) The bonds shall be payable in United States currency.

(f) An authority shall sell the bonds at competitive or negotiated sale in a manner and for a price the authority determines to be in the authority’s best interests.

(g) An officer’s signature or facsimile on a bond remains valid if the officer leaves office before the bond is delivered.

(h) Pending preparation of the definitive bonds, an authority may issue interim receipts or certificates that will be exchanged for definitive bonds.

(i) A trust agreement authorizing bonds may contain provisions that are part of the contract with the bondholders, including:

(1) the rates, rentals, fees, and other charges, the amounts to be raised in each year, and the use and disposition of the revenues;

(2) the setting aside of reserves and sinking funds and their disposition;

(3) limits on the right of the authority or the authority’s agents to restrict and regulate the use of a project;

(4) limits on the purpose to which the proceeds of the sale of bonds may be applied;

(5) limits on issuing additional bonds and refunding bonds and the terms under which additional bonds may be issued and secured;

(6) the procedure to amend or abrogate the terms of a contract with bondholders and the requirements for consent;

(7) limits on the amount of project revenues to be expended for operating, administrative, or other expenses of the authority;

(8) the acts or omissions that constitute default by the authority and the rights and remedies of the bondholders in a default;

(9) the conveyance or mortgaging of a project and its site to secure the bondholders;

(10) creation and disposition of a collateral fund to secure the bondholders; and

(11) pledging the following to secure payment of bonds, subject to any existing agreements with bondholders:

(i) the full faith and credit of an authority;

(ii) revenues of a project;

(iii) a revenue–producing contract the authority has made with a person or public entity; or

(iv) the proceeds of the sale of bonds.

(j) The members of an authority and a person executing the bonds may not be held liable personally on the bonds.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-502 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 1 / Subtitle 5 / Section 1-502
§1–502.
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds and declares that the natural resources and the scenic beauty of the State of Maryland are in danger of irreparable harm occasioned by the use and exploitation of the physical environment. It further finds that improper use and exploitation constitute an invasion of the right of every resident of Maryland to an environment free from pollution to the extent possible. It further finds that the courts of the State of Maryland are an appropriate forum for seeking the protection of the environment and that an unreasonably strict procedural definition of “standing to sue” in environmental matters is not in the public interest.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1107 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 11 / Section 1-1107
§1–1107.
Status: in_force

(a) A county or municipality may incur general obligation debt for the purposes under this subtitle.

(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a county or municipality may issue bonds to finance loans made under a program in accordance with the procedures of the county or municipality for authorization to sell and issue other evidences of indebtedness.

(c) A bond issued in accordance with an ordinance or a resolution that pledges the full faith and credit of a county or municipality is subject to:

(1) any applicable requirement of the Maryland Constitution and the county’s or municipality’s charter and laws on referendum for the issuance of general obligation debt; and

(2) any limitation imposed by public general law, public local law, or charter on general obligation debt of the county or municipality.
Md. Code, Land Use § 1-412 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-412
§1–412.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a charter county or a code county that was required before adopting home rule to designate in the comprehensive plan areas on or near the tidal waters of the State under § 3–113 of this article.

(b) The planning commission of a charter county that is located on the tidal waters of the State shall designate in the comprehensive plan areas on or near the tidal waters for:

(1) loading, unloading, and processing finfish and shellfish; and

(2) docking and mooring commercial fishing boats and vessels.

(c) The areas designated under subsection (b) of this section shall be geographically located to:

(1) facilitate the commercial harvesting of finfish and shellfish; and

(2) ensure reasonable access to the waterways of the State by commercial watermen.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-220 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-220
§1–220.
Status: in_force

(a) Each health occupation board may develop a secure electronic system for the distribution of a renewed license, permit, certification, or registration required to be issued under this title.

(b) The system shall:

(1) Be accessible to the public for the purpose of verification of a current license, permit, certification, or registration; and

(2) Provide the licensee, permit holder, certificate holder, or registrant the option of printing a verification of the status of their license, permit, certification, or registration.

(c) Except as otherwise provided by law, a board that develops and implements a system authorized under subsection (a) of this section shall:

(1) Discontinue to send by first–class mail:

(i) A renewal notice for a license, permit, certification, or registration; and

(ii) A renewed license, permit, certification, or registration;

(2) Send by electronic means:

(i) A renewal notice for a license, permit, certification, or registration; and

(ii) A renewed license, permit, certification, or registration; and

(3) Continue to send by first–class mail an initial license, permit, certification, or registration.

(d) If a board chooses to send renewal notices or renewed licenses, permits, certifications, or registrations exclusively by electronic mail under subsection (c) of this section, the board shall, on request of the licensee, permit holder, certificate holder, or registrant, send by first–class mail:

(1) The renewal notice;

(2) The renewal application; or

(3) The renewed license, permit, certification, or registration.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 1-201 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-201
§1–201.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “legal holiday” means:

(1) the day on which a legal holiday, as defined in § 1–111 of the General Provisions Article, is observed; or

(2) a federal legal holiday.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, when under State or local law, the last day to pay a tax, file a tax return, or perform any other act that relates to taxes under this article falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, performance of the act is considered timely if the act is performed on the next succeeding day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.

(c) For purposes of this section, the last day to perform an act is the last day of any authorized extension of time.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-206 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-206
§1–206.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a county or municipality may:

(i) pay the wage of an employee by direct deposit as provided in subsection (b) of this section; and

(ii) require an employee to receive the payment of wages by direct deposit as a condition of employment.

(2) A county or municipality may not require the payment of wages by direct deposit for an employee:

(i) who was hired before October 1, 2011, unless the county or municipality before October 1, 2011, required, by local law, regulation, or collective bargaining agreement, the payment of wages by direct deposit;

(ii) whose employment is not conditioned on the employee receiving the payment of wages by direct deposit; or

(iii) 1. who does not have a personal bank account; and

2. who informs the employee’s employer that the employee wishes to opt out of direct deposit.

(3) If a county or municipality elects to pay wages by direct deposit, an employee who is not required to receive the payment of wages by direct deposit may elect to receive the payment of wages by direct deposit in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.

(b) If a county or municipality elects to pay the wages of its employees by direct deposit, the county or municipality shall:

(1) provide an employee who is required or elects to receive the payment of wages by direct deposit with an electronic fund transfer authorization form;

(2) deposit the wage of an employee into a personal bank account selected by the employee on the electronic fund transfer authorization form; and

(3) each time the county or municipality pays the wage of an employee by direct deposit, provide the employee with a direct deposit statement that includes:

(i) the total amount of the wage;

(ii) any amount deducted from the wage; and

(iii) the amount of the wage directly deposited into the personal bank account selected by the employee.

(c) (1) An employee who is required or elects to receive the payment of wages by direct deposit shall:

(i) complete and submit to the county or municipality the electronic fund transfer authorization form provided to the employee under subsection (b) of this section; and

(ii) select a personal bank account for the direct deposit of the employee’s wages that is at a financial institution that participates in the automated clearinghouse network.

(2) Subject to paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection, an employee may change the personal bank account or the financial institution designated on an electronic fund transfer authorization form by completing and submitting to the county or municipality a new electronic fund transfer authorization form.
Md. Code, Election Law § 1-302 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-302
§1–302.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the filing of any document specified in this article may be made by electronic facsimile transmittal.

(b) A document may not be filed by electronic facsimile transmittal if the document is required to contain a signed affidavit.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 1-301 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 1 / Subtitle 3 / Section 1-301
§1–301.
Status: in_force

(a) Articles supplementary and articles of amendment, restatement, amendment and restatement, consolidation, merger, share exchange, conversion, extension, and validation and, except as provided in § 3–406(b) of this article, articles of dissolution shall be executed as follows:

(1) They shall be signed and acknowledged for each corporation, statutory trust, or real estate investment trust party to the articles, by its chairman or vice chairman of the board of directors or board of trustees, by its chief executive officer, chief operating officer, chief financial officer, president, or one of its vice presidents, or, if authorized by the bylaws or resolution of the board of directors or board of trustees, by any other officer or agent of the corporation, statutory trust, or real estate investment trust;

(2) They shall be witnessed or attested by the secretary, treasurer, chief financial officer, assistant treasurer, or assistant secretary of each corporation, statutory trust, or real estate investment trust party to the articles, or, if authorized by the bylaws or resolution of the board of directors or board of trustees, by any other officer or agent of the corporation, statutory trust, or real estate investment trust;

(3) They shall be signed and acknowledged for each other entity party to the articles by a person authorized to act for the entity by law or by the governing document; and

(4) The matters and facts set forth in the articles with respect to authorization and approval shall be verified under oath as follows:

(i) With respect to any Maryland corporation, statutory trust, or real estate investment trust party to the articles, by the chairman or the secretary of the meeting at which the articles or transaction were approved, by the chairman or vice chairman of the board of directors or board of trustees, by the chief executive officer, chief operating officer, chief financial officer, president, vice president, secretary, or assistant secretary of the corporation, statutory trust, or real estate investment trust, or, if authorized in accordance with item (1) of this subsection, by any other officer or agent of the corporation, statutory trust, or real estate investment trust;

(ii) With respect to any foreign corporation party to articles of consolidation, merger, or share exchange, by the chief executive officer, chief operating officer, chief financial officer, president, vice president, secretary, or assistant secretary of the corporation; and

(iii) With respect to any other Maryland or foreign entity party to the articles, by a person authorized by law or by the governing document to act for the entity.

(b) All other instruments required to be filed with the Department may be signed:

(1) By the chairman or vice chairman of the board of directors, the chief executive officer, chief operating officer, president, or any vice president and witnessed or attested by the secretary or any assistant secretary, or by any other officer or agent of the corporation who is authorized by the bylaws or resolution of the board of directors to perform the duties usually performed by the secretary;

(2) If it appears from the instrument that there are no such officers, by a majority of the directors or by such directors as may be designated by the board and the instrument so states; or

(3) If it appears from the instrument that there are no officers or directors, by the holders of a majority of outstanding stock.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 1-703 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 1 / Subtitle 7 / Section 1-703
§1–703.
Status: in_force

(a) Title 8, Subtitle 1 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article applies to judicial salaries, except for the provisions of § 8-108(c) of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, whenever a general salary increase is awarded to State employees, each judge shall receive the same percentage increase in salary as awarded to the lowest step of the highest salary grade for employees in the Standard Pay Plan.

(2) In any year that a judge’s salary is increased in accordance with a resolution under § 1-708 of this subtitle, the judge may not receive a salary increase under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1318 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 13 / Section 1-1318
§1–1318.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “invasive bamboo” means bamboo that is characterized by aggressive spreading behavior, including bamboo species in the genus Phyllostachys.

(b) This section applies to all counties and municipalities.

(c) The governing body of a county or municipality, by ordinance, may regulate invasive bamboo, including by prohibiting a person from:

(1) selling invasive bamboo;

(2) planting invasive bamboo; and

(3) allowing invasive bamboo to grow on the property of the person without proper upkeep and appropriate containment measures, including barriers or trenches.

(d) The governing body of a county or municipality may provide for the enforcement of an ordinance adopted under this section by:

(1) requiring any damages caused by invasive bamboo to be mitigated; and

(2) establishing a civil fine.
Md. Code, Local Government § 1-604 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 1 / Subtitle 6 / Section 1-604
§1–604.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a county or municipality may:

(1) establish and maintain a program for the benefit of the residents of the county or municipality; and

(2) create or designate a parks and recreation unit to administer the program.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-407 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 1 / Subtitle 4 / Section 1-407
§1–407.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This article and the Tax – General Article do not prohibit a manufacturer or wholesaler from selling and delivering to a federally authorized purchaser:

(i) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, wine and liquor without payment of taxes, if the wine and liquor are used only on the federal reservation in the State where the purchaser is assigned; and

(ii) beer.

(2) The Comptroller may require that each order of wine or liquor be approved before purchase or delivery.

(b) A tax on beer that is paid when the beer is purchased shall be refunded if:

(1) a proper application is filed with the Comptroller within 90 days after the purchase; and

(2) the Comptroller approves.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-208 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 1 / Subtitle 2 / Section 1-208
§1–208.
Status: in_force

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

(2) (i) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, “health care practitioner” means a physician or any other person licensed or certified under this article and reimbursed by a third party payor.

(ii) Subject to the provisions of subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, “health care practitioner” does not include a physician or other person licensed or certified under this article who is compensated by a health maintenance organization on a salaried or capitated basis.

(iii) The exclusion provided under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph applies only when the physician or other licensed or certified person is rendering care to a member or subscriber of the health maintenance organization on a salaried or capitated system basis.

(3) “Third party payor” means any person that administers or provides reimbursement for health care benefits on an expense incurred basis including:

(i) A health maintenance organization issued a certificate of authority in accordance with Title 19, Subtitle 7 of the Health – General Article;

(ii) A health insurer or nonprofit health service plan authorized to offer health insurance policies or contracts in this State in accordance with the Insurance Article; or

(iii) A third party administrator registered under the Insurance Article.

(4) “Uniform claims form” means the claim or billing form for reimbursement of services rendered by a health care practitioner adopted by the Insurance Commissioner under § 15–1003 of the Insurance Article.

(b) When submitting a claim or bill for reimbursement to a third party payor, a health care practitioner shall use the uniform claims form.

(c) The uniform claims form submitted under this section:

(1) Shall be properly completed; and

(2) May be submitted by electronic transfer.

(d) The Secretary may impose a penalty not to exceed $100 on any health care practitioner that violates the provisions of this section.