Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-502 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-502
§13–502.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in § 13–503 of this subtitle, a holder of a wholesaler’s license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a holder of a retail license from 6 a.m. to midnight on every day except Sunday.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 13-209 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-209
§13–209.
Status: in_force

(a) Before any license is suspended or revoked, the Secretary shall give the licensee at least 10 days’ written notice of the decision to suspend or revoke the license.

(b) Any person aggrieved by a decision made under this section may seek review of that decision under Title 2, Subtitle 4 of this article.
Md. Code, Education § 13-510 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-510
§13–510.
Status: in_force

In accordance with the Emergency Medical System plan and other relevant policies adopted by the EMS Board, the Executive Director shall:

(1) Coordinate a statewide system of emergency medical services;

(2) Coordinate the five emergency medical service regions in this State;

(3) Coordinate the planning and operation of emergency medical services with the federal, State, and county governments;

(4) Coordinate the training of all personnel in the Emergency Medical Services System and develop the necessary standards for their certification or licensure;

(5) Coordinate programs of research and education that relate to emergency medical services;

(6) Coordinate the development of centers for treating emergency injuries and illnesses;

(7) Coordinate the development of specialty referral centers for resuscitation, treatment, and rehabilitation of the critically ill and injured;

(8) Work closely with the public and private agencies, health care institutions and universities involved with emergency medical services, the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council, and the Medical Management Consultant Group;

(9) Administer State and federal funds for emergency medical services in this State;

(10) Work closely with the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, which is responsible for basic training for emergency medical technicians;

(11) Assure continued improvement of transportation for emergency, critically ill, and injured patients by supporting the goals of career and volunteer systems throughout this State; and

(12) Implement all programmatic, operational, and administrative components of the Institute.
Md. Code, Environment § 13-306 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-306
§13–306.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall issue an appropriate license to any applicant who:

(1) Meets the requirements of this title;

(2) Pays the required fee; and

(3) Provides evidence of any performance bond and contractor’s liability insurance that the Board may require.

(b) (1) In accordance with its rules and regulations, the Board shall issue well driller licenses and restricted licenses.

(2) (i) There are 3 categories of well driller licenses:

1. Well driller general;

2. Well driller–geotechnical; and

3. Well driller–water supply.

(ii) A well driller license may be limited to the drilling of wells for particular purposes.

(3) There are 3 categories of restricted licenses:

(i) Water conditioner installer;

(ii) Water pump installer; and

(iii) Well rig operator.

(c) (1) There is a master class license and a journeyman class license in each category of well driller license.

(2) There is an apprentice class well driller license which shall serve as:

(i) The apprentice license for all categories of well driller licenses; and

(ii) The apprentice license for the well rig operator category of restricted license.

(3) There is an apprentice class license in the following restricted license categories:

(i) Water conditioner installer; and

(ii) Water pump installer.

(4) The Board shall designate on each license issued the category and, where applicable, the class of the license.

(d) Until July 1, 1993, this title does not prohibit any master well driller licensed by the Board on July 1, 1990 from practicing well drilling while obtaining the education and experience required to be licensed under any one of the 3 categories of well driller licenses in this title.

(1) The Board may waive the examination requirement of this title for any master well driller licensed by the Board on July 1, 1990 who provides to the Board satisfactory evidence that the licensee has:

(i) Well driller–geotechnical – installed geotechnical wells during the past 7 years and obtained national certification as a monitoring well driller or completed a 40–hour training program dealing with hazardous waste or monitoring site operations required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration;

(ii) Well driller–water supply – installed 20 water supply wells during the past 7 years and acquired 10 of the 20 hours of continuing education required by § 13–308 of this subtitle in water conditioning and water pump technology; or

(iii) Well driller–general – fulfilled the requirements of subparagraphs (i) and (ii) of this paragraph.

(2) The Board shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 13-201 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-201
§13–201.
Status: in_force

There is a State Board of Well Drillers in the Department.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 13-201 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-201
§13–201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Fair market value” means the value established by a contract or by the Department for a loss of grain at the time of the loss.

(c) “Grain” means:

(1) Corn;

(2) Wheat;

(3) Rye;

(4) Oats;

(5) Barley;

(6) Sorghum;

(7) Soybeans; and

(8) Sunflowers.

(d) (1) “Grain dealer” means a person who is in the business of buying, receiving, exchanging, or storing grain from a person who grows grain.

(2) “Grain dealer” does not mean a farmer who buys, receives, exchanges, or stores grain for use in the farming business of that farmer.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-609 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-609
§13–609.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Statute Against Financial Exploitation (SAFE) Act.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2435 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 24 / Section 13-2435
§13–2435.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “gross profits” means the total proceeds from the operation of a tip jar less:

(1) the amount of money winnings or value of prizes distributed; and

(2) the cost of a gaming sticker.

(b) There is a Washington County Gaming Fund.

(c) (1) The county commissioners shall establish:

(i) the method and time of deposits to the fund; and

(ii) other procedures necessary to carry out subsections (d), (e), and (f) of this section.

(2) In accordance with a written agreement between the county commissioners and the gaming commission, the gaming commission may use money from the fund to reimburse the county commissioners for the costs to the county for administering Part III of this subtitle.

(3) (i) The county commissioners may require the Washington County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association to submit financial reports of the Association.

(ii) The county commissioners may adopt regulations specifying the time frames for submission of the reports, but the regulations shall be limited in scope to the timing of submission of the reports only.

(iii) The financial reports of the Washington County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association may include an annual budget as approved under paragraph (4) of this subsection, budget reports, and related documentation that shows how money has been spent by the Washington County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association during the previous fiscal year.

(iv) If the financial reports are not submitted within the time required under the regulations, the county commissioners may withhold funds that would otherwise be distributed under subsection (f)(1) of this section until the reports are submitted.

(4) (i) Each year the Washington County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association shall submit its budget to the county commissioners.

(ii) The county commissioners shall accept or reject the budget by a majority vote.

(iii) The acceptance or rejection of the budget may not be delegated to any designee.

(iv) The county commissioners may withhold funds that would otherwise be distributed under subsection (f)(1) of this section until the budget of the Washington County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association is accepted by the county commissioners.

(d) (1) This subsection applies only to a person who holds a tip jar license under § 13–2420(b)(7), (8), or (9) of this subtitle.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, a person subject to this subsection shall deposit with a financial institution designated by the gaming commission, to the credit of the fund, the gross profits from each tip jar that the person operates.

(3) To offset the costs of operating a tip jar, a person with a tip jar license may retain 50% of the gross profits from each tip jar game.

(e) (1) This subsection applies only to a person who holds a tip jar license under § 13–2420(b)(1) through (6) of this subtitle.

(2) A person subject to this subsection shall deposit with a financial institution designated by the gaming commission, to the credit of the fund, 15% of the gross profits earned through the operation of tip jars during the 12–month period ending June 30.

(3) If a person fails to contribute the full amount required under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the person shall deposit the balance required during the next year.

(f) After the reimbursement under subsection (c)(2) of this section, each year the gaming commission shall distribute:

(1) 50% of the money deposited in the fund to the Washington County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association; and

(2) subject to any restriction that the county commissioners adopt by regulation, 50% of the money deposited in the fund to bona fide charitable organizations in the county.

(g) The county commissioners may not require that funds distributed under (f)(1) of this section be used for fire and rescue services for which funds previously have been appropriated in the county operating budget.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1911 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 19 / Section 13-1911
§13–1911.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a raffle conducted under § 13–1911.1 of this subtitle.

(b) A qualified organization conducting a raffle may award prizes in money not exceeding a total of $5,000 and in merchandise in any amount or the merchandise cash equivalent.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-1202 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 12 / Section 13-1202
§13–1202.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnership of Maryland.

(b) (1) The Partnership is a tax–exempt body politic and corporate.

(2) The Partnership is an independent unit that the Governor may not place in a principal department of State government.

(c) The purposes of the Partnership are to:

(1) foster the economic development of the region by:

(i) promoting collaboration among government, businesses, educational institutions, and entrepreneurs and innovators; and

(ii) leveraging the established advanced manufacturing investments in the region, including the facilities at Aberdeen Proving Ground; and

(2) position the State as a leader in advanced manufacturing.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-3901 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 39 / Section 13-3901
§13–3901.
Status: in_force

§13–3901. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTER 35 OF 2019 //

(a) The Department shall develop a comprehensive action plan to increase access to and availability of professional veteran health services to prevent veteran suicides that includes:

(1) Short–term initiatives and reforms and a plan for State implementation beginning on or before July 1, 2021; and

(2) Long–term initiatives and reforms and a plan for State implementation beginning on or before July 1, 2023.

(b) The action plan developed under subsection (a) of this section shall:

(1) Identify opportunities for raising awareness of and providing resources for veteran suicide prevention;

(2) Identify opportunities to increase access to veteran mental health services;

(3) Identify funding resources to provide accessible and affordable veteran mental health services;

(4) Provide measures to expand public–private partnerships to ensure access to quality and timely mental health services;

(5) Provide for proactive outreach measures to reach veterans needing care;

(6) Provide for peer–to–peer service coordination, including training, certification, recertification, and continuing education for peer coordinators; and

(7) Address suicide prevention awareness, measures, and training regarding veterans who are involved in the justice system.

(c) The Department shall collaborate with interested parties in developing the plan required under subsection (a) of this section, including:

(1) The Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families;

(2) The United States Department of Veterans Affairs;

(3) The Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Technical Assistance Center Implementation Academy of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the United States Department of Health and Human Services;

(4) Veteran advocacy groups;

(5) Medical providers; and

(6) Any other interested party the Department considers appropriate.

(d) (1) The Department shall implement the short–term initiatives and reforms in the plan developed under subsection (a)(1) of this section on or before June 30, 2023.

(2) The Department shall implement the long–term initiatives and reforms in the plan required under subsection (a)(2) of this section on or before June 30, 2029.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1701 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 17 / Section 13-1701
§13–1701.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “County commissioners” means the Board of County Commissioners of Kent County.

(c) “Permit” means:

(1) a multiple gaming device permit issued under § 13-1703 of this subtitle; or

(2) a raffle permit issued under § 13-1704 of this subtitle.

(d) “Raffle” means a lottery in which a prize is won by a person who buys a paper chance.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1703 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 17 / Section 13-1703
§13–1703.
Status: in_force

(a) The county commissioners may issue a permit to an organization specified in subsection (c) of this section to use two or more of the following gaming devices in conducting a fundraiser at which a prize of merchandise or money may be awarded:

(1) a paddle wheel;

(2) a wheel of fortune;

(3) a chance book;

(4) a card game;

(5) a raffle; or

(6) any other gaming device.

(b) Unless conducted at an event requiring a permit under subsection (a) of this section, a raffle is not a multiple gaming device regulated under this section.

(c) (1) In this subsection, “charity” means an organization, institution, association, society, or corporation that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(2) The county commissioners may issue a permit to use multiple gaming devices to:

(i) a bona fide religious organization that has conducted religious services at the same location in the county for at least 3 years before applying for a permit;

(ii) a county-supported or municipally supported volunteer fire company or an auxiliary unit whose members are directly associated with the volunteer fire company or auxiliary unit;

(iii) a nationally chartered veterans’ organization or an auxiliary unit whose members are directly associated with the veterans’ organization;

(iv) for the purpose of conducting a fundraiser for the benefit of a charity located in the county, a bona fide:

1. fraternal organization;

2. educational organization;

3. civic organization;

4. patriotic organization; or

5. charitable organization; or

(v) a bona fide nonprofit organization that:

1. has operated on a nonprofit basis in the county for at least 3 years before applying for a permit; and

2. intends to use the multiple gaming devices to raise money for an exclusively charitable, athletic, or educational purpose specifically described in the permit application.

(d) Before issuing a permit, the county commissioners shall determine that the organization seeking the permit:

(1) is organized in and serves the residents of the county; and

(2) meets the conditions of this subtitle.

(e) (1) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a permit is valid for one event that does not last longer than 6 hours.

(ii) The county commissioners may issue a permit for an event longer than 6 hours if the permit holder does not seek more than one permit in the same year.

(2) The county commissioners may not approve a permit for gaming events to be held on premises that are licensed under a Class B or Class D alcoholic beverages license.

(3) The county commissioners may not issue more than six permits to an organization in a single year.

(4) The county commissioners may:

(i) charge a fee set by resolution for each permit;

(ii) set the number of permits that may be issued each year; and

(iii) adopt regulations governing permit applications and the issuance of permits.

(f) (1) An organization that is issued a permit shall conduct its fundraiser in a:

(i) structure that the organization owns, leases, or occupies;

(ii) structure that any organization that would qualify for a permit owns, leases, or occupies; or

(iii) public location that is:

1. described in the permit application; and

2. approved by the State’s Attorney for the county.

(2) (i) Unless the county commissioners grant a waiver, only a resident of the county may manage and operate a fundraiser for which a permit is issued on behalf of the permit holder.

(ii) Each permit holder shall designate an individual to be responsible for compliance with the terms and conditions of this subtitle and a permit issued under this subtitle.

(iii) A person may not be compensated for operating the gaming activity conducted under a permit.

(g) (1) The permit holder shall use at least one-half of the funds raised using the permit for civic, charitable, or educational purposes.

(2) Within 30 days after a fundraiser, the permit holder shall send to the county commissioners:

(i) an accounting of all funds received or pledged;

(ii) an accounting of all expenses paid or incurred; and

(iii) a statement under oath of the application of the net profits.

(h) The county commissioners may deny a permit for not more than 3 years to an organization that violates this subtitle or regulations adopted under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4804 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 48 / Section 13-4804
§13–4804.
Status: in_force

§13–4804. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027 PER CHAPTERS 290 AND 291 OF 2023 //

The purpose of the Commission is to make recommendations to provide appropriate, accessible, and comprehensive behavioral health services that are available on demand to individuals in the State across the behavioral health continuum.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-1601 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 16 / Section 13-1601
§13–1601.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Board may not issue a license for an establishment that is within 300 feet of a place of worship or school.

(2) The distance from the establishment to the place of worship or school is to be measured from the nearest point of the building of the establishment to the nearest point of the building of the place of worship or school.

(b) The prohibition against issuing a license in subsection (a) of this section does not apply to:

(1) the renewal or transfer of a license of an establishment if, after issuance of the license, a place of worship or school was built within 300 feet of the establishment;

(2) the issuance of a temporary license;

(3) a transfer that moves the licensed premises within the same building;

(4) a transfer of ownership of the licensed premises;

(5) the renewal of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license or a 7–day Class BDR (deluxe restaurant) (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license, if the licensed premises has a seating capacity of more than 50 individuals and is within a town center;

(6) the transfer, conversion, and issuance of a license under § 13–1710 of this title; or

(7) the issuance of a license under § 13–1001.1 of this title for an establishment within 300 feet of a place of worship, if the place of worship consents in writing to the issuance of the license.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-904 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-904
§13–904.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Multi-drawing raffle” means a raffle for which the drawings are held on more than 1 day.

(3) “Raffle” means one or more drawings using a single series of chances sold in chance books or similar devices, at which one or more prizes are awarded.

(4) “Single-drawing raffle” means a raffle for which the drawings are held on a single day.

(b) At a gaming event, the holder of a raffle may award a prize of money or merchandise using a chance book.

(c) (1) A single–drawing raffle may have only one major prize.

(2) During a year, an organization listed in § 13–903 of this subtitle may hold not more than:

(i) six single–drawing raffles in which the major prize is worth $2,500 or more; or

(ii) ten single–drawing raffles in which the major prize is worth less than $2,500.

(3) An organization listed in § 13–903 of this subtitle may not hold:

(i) more than 52 weekly drawings in a multi–drawing raffle; or

(ii) more than two multi–drawing raffles during a year.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-317 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-317
§13–317.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 13-316 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.

(b) The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

(c) The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.

(d) (1) The chairman of the Board may delegate authority to conduct a hearing to a committee consisting of three or more Board members.

(2) The committee shall:

(i) Hold an evidentiary hearing; and

(ii) Prepare a recommended decision for consideration by a quorum of the Board, which may include members of the committee.

(3) The committee shall give each party the opportunity to file exceptions and present argument to the Board regarding the decision of the committee.

(e) Over the signature of an officer or the executive director of the Board, the Board may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigation under this title and any hearings or proceedings before it.

(f) If, without lawful excuse, a person disobeys a subpoena from the Board or an order by the Board to take an oath or to testify or answer a question, then, on petition of the Board, a court of competent jurisdiction may punish the person as for contempt of court.

(g) If after due notice the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-917 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-917
§13–917.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding § 13–916(b) of this subtitle, for any Class E (truck) vehicle with a manufacturer’s rated capacity of 3/4 ton or less and a maximum gross vehicle weight of 7,000 pounds or less, the annual registration fee is:

(1) For a vehicle with a maximum gross vehicle weight of 3,500 pounds or less:

(i) On or after July 1, 2024, but before July 1, 2025, $83.75; and

(ii) On or after July 1, 2025, $93.75;

(2) Except as provided in item (4) of this section, for a vehicle with a maximum gross vehicle weight of more than 3,500 pounds but not more than 5,000 pounds:

(i) On or after July 1, 2024, but before July 1, 2025, $93.75; and

(ii) On or after July 1, 2025, $98.75;

(3) Except as provided in item (4) of this section, for a vehicle with a maximum gross vehicle weight of more than 5,000 pounds:

(i) On or after July 1, 2024, but before July 1, 2025, $108.75; and

(ii) On or after July 1, 2025, $138.75; and

(4) For a vehicle, regardless of the vehicle’s maximum gross vehicle weight, for which the owner certifies on the registration application that the vehicle for which the application is made will be used for construction activities:

(i) On or after July 1, 2024, but before July 1, 2025, $83.75; and

(ii) On or after July 1, 2025, $93.75.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-706 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-706
§13–706.
Status: in_force

After notice and hearing, the Administration may suspend or revoke the special plates for interchangeable registration issued to any person under Subtitle 6, Part III of this title, if the Administration finds that the person:

(1) Is not entitled by law to their possession or use;

(2) Knowingly has made or permitted any illegal use of them;

(3) Has committed fraud in connection with the person’s application for them; or

(4) Has failed to give notices of transfers or other information as required by this title.
Md. Code, Real Property § 13-411 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-411
§13–411.
Status: in_force

The Commissioner shall enter an order of abandonment if:

(1) A bill of complaint required by § 13-407 of this subtitle is not filed in the time required by that section; or

(2) The applicant fails to pay to the State the purchase price for any vacant land and all outstanding expenses within the time specified by the Commissioner in the notice mailed to the applicant under § 13-409 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4401 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 44 / Section 13-4401
§13–4401.
Status: in_force

(a) The Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission, in consultation with the Department, the Behavioral Health Administration, the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy, the Maryland Poison Center, the State’s designated Health Information Exchange, and the Maryland Hospital Association, shall conduct, or contract with an institution of higher education or a private research entity to conduct, a comprehensive baseline study of cannabis use in the State that includes a survey of:

(1) Patterns of use, including frequency of use and dosing, methods of consumption, and general perceptions of cannabis among:

(i) Individuals under the age of 18 years;

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

(iii) Individuals at least 21 years old and under the age of 55 years;

(iv) Individuals at least 55 years old;

(v) Pregnant women; and

(vi) Breastfeeding women;

(2) Incidents of impaired driving, including arrests, accidents, and fatalities, related to cannabis use;

(3) Hospitalizations related to cannabis use;

(4) Calls to poison control centers related to cannabis use, including data on calls related to individuals under the age of 21 years; and

(5) Diagnoses of cannabis use disorder and problem cannabis use.

(b) On or before March 1, 2023, the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission shall submit a report of the findings of the baseline study conducted under subsection (a) of this section to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Finance Committee, the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee, the House Judiciary Committee, and the House Health and Government Operations Committee.

(c) On or before March 1, 2025, and every other year thereafter, the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission shall:

(1) Survey the same factors that are set forth in subsection (a) of this section;

(2) Use the same methodology or model that is used to conduct the survey required under subsection (a) of this section; and

(3) Submit a report of the findings of the survey required under this subsection to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Finance Committee, the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee, the House Judiciary Committee, and the House Health and Government Operations Committee.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-904 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-904
§13–904.
Status: in_force

The Council shall elect a chair from among its members.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-1004 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1004
§13–1004.
Status: in_force

(a) An income tax return preparer who willfully prepares, assists in preparing, or causes the preparation of a false income tax return or claim for refund with fraudulent intent or the intent to evade income tax is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.

(b) An income tax return preparer who willfully attempts to evade any tax imposed under this article or the payment thereof is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.

(c) (1) An income tax return preparer may not willfully prepare, assist in preparing, or cause the preparation of an income tax return or claim for refund without being properly licensed or registered to provide income tax preparation services in the State.

(2) A person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.

(3) Each income tax return or claim for refund that an income tax preparer prepares, assists in preparing, or causes the preparation of in violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection is a separate violation.

(4) Each fine imposed under this subsection shall be paid into the Tax Clinics for Low–Income Marylanders Fund established under § 1–207 of this article.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2606 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 26 / Section 13-2606
§13–2606.
Status: in_force

The following organizations may conduct bingo in accordance with this part:

(1) a bona fide religious organization that has conducted religious services at a fixed location in the county for at least 6 years before applying for a license under this part;

(2) a municipal corporation in the county;

(3) a volunteer fire company in the county;

(4) a local unit of a nationwide bona fide nonprofit organization or club that consists solely of members who served in the armed forces of the United States; or

(5) a nonprofit organization that:

(i) intends to raise money for an exclusively charitable or educational purpose that is specifically described in the license application filed with the Department; and

(ii) has operated as a nonprofit organization in the county for at least 5 years before applying for a license under this part.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-302 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-302
§13–302.
Status: in_force

(a) To determine whether a tax return is correct or otherwise to enforce a provision of this article, a tax collector may:

(1) examine any records or other data that may be relevant or material to the matters required to be included in a tax return;

(2) conduct an investigation;

(3) hold a hearing;

(4) administer oaths;

(5) take testimony and other evidence; and

(6) subpoena:

(i) any person; or

(ii) any relevant document.

(b) If the Comptroller determines that the taxpayer’s records are so detailed, complex, or voluminous that an audit of all detailed records would be unreasonable or impractical, the Comptroller may compute the sales and use tax by using scientific random sampling techniques.

(c) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena or fails to testify on any matter on which the person lawfully may be interrogated, on petition of a tax collector, a circuit court or, if the subpoena is issued under authority of an orphans’ court, the orphans’ court may pass an order directing compliance with the subpoena or compelling testimony.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1109 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1109
§13–1109.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in § 13–1115(f) of this subtitle, this section does not apply to Baltimore City.

(b) (1) Subject to the other provisions of this section, a local health officer may apply to the Department for a Local Public Health Cancer Grant.

(2) The amount of a Local Public Health Cancer Grant shall be determined by the Department using the formula that is established under § 13–1108 of this subtitle.

(c) Before applying for a Local Public Health Cancer Grant, a local health officer shall:

(1) Establish a Community Health Coalition, as provided under § 13–1111 of this subtitle, or identify another coalition approved by the Department; and

(2) With the assistance of the coalition established or identified under item (1) of this subsection:

(i) Identify all existing cancer prevention, education, screening, and treatment programs that relate to targeted cancers in the county that are publicly funded;

(ii) Evaluate the effectiveness of the publicly funded programs identified under item (i) of this paragraph; and

(iii) Develop a Comprehensive Plan for Cancer Prevention, Education, Screening, and Treatment that outlines a strategy for meeting the cancer prevention, education, screening, and treatment goals and requirements established for the county under § 13–1108 of this subtitle.

(d) A Comprehensive Plan for Cancer Prevention, Education, Screening, and Treatment shall:

(1) Include a list of the members of the coalition established or identified under subsection (c)(1) of this section and their organizational affiliations;

(2) Include the evaluation of any program funded with a Local Public Health Cancer Grant in the prior year;

(3) Each year, after the first year of funding, demonstrate that progress has been made toward meeting the cancer prevention, education, screening, and treatment goals established for the county under § 13–1108 of this subtitle;

(4) Include a budget plan that provides specific levels of funding for each initiative described in the Plan and an explanation as to how each initiative is expected to help meet the cancer prevention, education, screening, and treatment goals and requirements established for the county under § 13–1108 of this subtitle;

(5) Demonstrate that the county has met the base–year funding requirement established under § 13–1112 of this subtitle;

(6) Demonstrate that any early detection or screening program that is or will be funded under a Local Public Health Cancer Grant provides necessary treatment or linkages to necessary treatment for uninsured individuals who are diagnosed with a targeted or non–targeted cancer as a result of the screening process;

(7) Each year, after the first year of funding, identify all persons who received money under a Local Public Health Cancer Grant in the prior year and state the amount of money that was received by each person under the Grant;

(8) Each year, after the first year of funding, state the amount of money that was received by a county under a Local Public Health Cancer Grant in the prior fiscal year that remained unspent and unobligated at the end of that year;

(9) Describe how the Plan will help to eliminate the greater incidence of and higher morbidity rates for cancer in minority populations and rural areas, with particular emphasis on how the Plan seeks to address the relevant findings and recommendations of the Task Force Report;

(10) Describe how the Plan will help to increase availability of and access to health care services for uninsured and underinsured individuals and medically underserved populations, with particular emphasis on how the Plan seeks to address the relevant findings and recommendations of the Task Force Report;

(11) Demonstrate that priority consideration was given to persons, including federally qualified health centers, that have demonstrated a commitment to providing cancer prevention, education, screening, and treatment services to uninsured and underinsured individuals in the county and a proven ability to do so; and

(12) Contain any data or other information required by the Department.

(e) A local health officer who seeks to obtain a Local Public Health Cancer Grant shall apply to the Department by submitting a copy of the county’s Comprehensive Plan for Cancer Prevention, Education, Screening, and Treatment for approval.

(f) Each year, a local health officer, in consultation with the coalition established or identified under subsection (c)(1) of this section, shall update the Comprehensive Plan for Cancer Prevention, Education, Screening, and Treatment.

(g) (1) The Department may designate a person other than the head of a county health department to coordinate a county’s cancer prevention, education, screening, and treatment efforts if:

(i) The county health department is unwilling to coordinate these efforts;

(ii) The county health department has been unsuccessful in implementing cancer prevention, education, screening, and treatment initiatives that satisfy performance standards established by the Department; or

(iii) The county health department lacks sufficient staff or resources to coordinate these efforts.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Department shall establish procedures for making a designation under this subsection.

(3) If the Department determines that it is necessary to designate a person other than the local health officer to coordinate a county’s cancer prevention, education, screening, and treatment efforts, the Department may designate the Department as the entity that will coordinate the county’s efforts.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 13-203 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-203
§13–203.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Reporter, under the supervision of the Supreme Court of Maryland, shall prepare for publication reports of cases decided in the Supreme Court of Maryland and in the Appellate Court of Maryland and designated for publication by the respective courts.

(b) The clerk of each appellate court shall deliver to the Reporter accurate copies of the opinions designated for publication by the clerk’s court.

(c) The opinion in each case shall be published within six months of the decision in the case.

(d) The Reporter, in the usual manner of authors, shall superintend the proofreading, correction, and publication of the reports.

(e) The Reporter shall have the sum for clerical assistance provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-409 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-409
§13–409.
Status: in_force

(a) Any individual who is ordered into active duty for the National Guard in response to the foreign terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001, shall receive a service bar in recognition of this service.

(b) The service bar shall depict the State flag and “9–11”.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-403 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-403
§13–403.
Status: in_force

(a) Property or an interest in property may not be forfeited if the owner establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that the violation of the Mortgage Fraud law was committed without the owner’s actual knowledge.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, property used as the principal family residence may not be forfeited under this subtitle unless one of the owners of the property was convicted of a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law.

(2) Without a conviction, a court may order a forfeiture of property used as the principal family residence if the owner of the family residence:

(i) fails to appear for a required court appearance; and

(ii) fails to surrender to the jurisdiction of the court within 180 days after the required court appearance.

(c) Property used as the principal family residence by a husband and wife and held by the husband and wife as tenants by the entirety may not be forfeited unless:

(1) the property was used in connection with:

(i) a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law; or

(ii) an attempt or conspiracy to violate the Mortgage Fraud law; and

(2) both the husband and wife are convicted of:

(i) a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law; or

(ii) an attempt or conspiracy to violate the Mortgage Fraud law.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1109 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 11 / Section 13A-1109
§13A–1109.
Status: in_force

A person acting under the provisions of this title, whether as a member of the military or as a civilian, shall be immune from personal liability for any of the acts or omissions that the person did or failed to do as part of the person’s duties under this title.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-401 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-401
§13–401.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, an individual shall be certified by the Secretary as a private detective before the individual personally may provide any private detective service in the State.

(b) An individual who is not certified as a private detective may provide private detective services in the State if:

(1) the individual is employed by or has applied for employment with a licensed private detective agency;

(2) the licensed private detective agency has submitted to the Secretary the application of the individual for certification as a private detective, fingerprint cards, and fees required under § 13-403 of this subtitle;

(3) after a preliminary background investigation, the Secretary determines that the provision of private detective services by the individual would not result in a potential threat to public safety; and

(4) the Secretary has not denied the application.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-408 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-408
§13–408.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any action by the Division or Attorney General authorized by this title and any other action otherwise authorized by law, any person may bring an action to recover for injury or loss sustained by him as the result of a practice prohibited by this title.

(b) Any person who brings an action to recover for injury or loss under this section and who is awarded damages may also seek, and the court may award, reasonable attorney’s fees.

(c) If it appears to the satisfaction of the court, at any time, that an action is brought in bad faith or is of a frivolous nature, the court may order the offending party to pay to the other party reasonable attorney’s fees.

(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a person may not bring an action under this section to recover for injuries sustained as a result of the professional services provided by a health care provider, as defined in § 3-2A-01 of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-707 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-707
§13–707.
Status: in_force

(a) Persons are entitled to appointment as guardian of the person according to the following priorities:

(1) A person, agency, or corporation nominated by the disabled person if the disabled person was 16 years old or older when the disabled person signed the designation and, in the opinion of the court, the disabled person had sufficient mental capacity to make an intelligent choice at the time the disabled person executed the designation;

(2) A health care agent appointed by the disabled person in accordance with Title 5, Subtitle 6 of the Health – General Article;

(3) The disabled person’s spouse;

(4) The disabled person’s parents;

(5) A person, agency, or corporation nominated by the will of a deceased parent;

(6) The disabled person’s children;

(7) Adult persons who would be the disabled person’s heirs if the disabled person were dead;

(8) A person, agency, or corporation nominated by a person caring for the disabled person;

(9) Any other person, agency, or corporation considered appropriate by the court; and

(10) (i) For adults less than 65 years old, the director of the local department of social services or, for adults 65 years old or older, the Secretary of Aging or the director of the area agency on aging, except in those cases where the department of social services has been appointed guardian of the person before age 65; and

(ii) On appointment as guardian under item (i) of this item, directors of local departments of social services, directors of area agencies on aging, and the Secretary of Aging may delegate responsibilities of guardianship to staff persons whose names and positions have been registered with the court.

(b) (1) A person specified in a priority in subsection (a)(2), (3), (5), or (6) of this section may waive and nominate in writing a person, agency, or corporation to serve in the person’s stead.

(2) A nominee of a person holding priority has the same priority as the person making the nomination.

(c) (1) (i) Among persons with equal priority the court shall select the one best qualified of those willing to serve.

(ii) For good cause, the court may pass over a person with priority and appoint a person with a lower priority.

(2) If a guardian of the estate has been appointed, the court may select the guardian of the estate to be guardian of the person, regardless of priority.

(d) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, nonresidence does not disqualify any person from serving as guardian of the person.

(2) A nonresident who is appointed may not qualify until the nonresident files with the register or clerk an irrevocable designation by the nonresident of an appropriate person who resides in the State on whom service of process may be made in the same manner and with the same effect as if it were served personally in the State on the nonresident.

(e) A local department of social services, local office on aging, or the Secretary of Aging, may be appointed as a guardian of a person regardless of whether that person resides in a State or private residential facility.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2506 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 25 / Section 13-2506
§13–2506.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The sheriff shall suspend a license if the licensee fails to comply with the reporting requirements of § 13-2504 of this subtitle.

(2) The suspension shall continue until the licensee meets the reporting requirements of § 13-2504 of this subtitle.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section and subject to the procedures provided in subsection (c) of this section, the sheriff may not issue a new license for 1 year to a licensee that:

(1) has refused to file a report required under § 13-2504 of this subtitle; or

(2) has failed to comply with this subtitle.

(c) (1) The sheriff shall notify the licensee or applicant for a license by registered mail of the sheriff’s suspension or refusal to issue a license.

(2) The licensee or applicant may appeal the decision in writing to the sheriff within 30 days after receiving the notice from the sheriff.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4101 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 41 / Section 13-4101
§13–4101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Eligible child” means a child who has a history of trauma, has been diagnosed with post–traumatic stress disorder, or has been diagnosed with a developmental disability and special health care need under Title V of the Social Security Act.

(c) “Fund” means the Maryland Children’s Service Animal Program Fund established under § 13–4105 of this subtitle.

(d) “Nonprofit training entity” means a corporation, a foundation, or any other legal entity that:

(1) Is qualified under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;

(2) (i) Engages in the training of service dogs or support dogs for use by children; or

(ii) Uses trained therapy horses for interaction with children; and

(3) Has been selected by the Department to provide services under this subtitle.

(e) “Program” means the Maryland Children’s Service Animal Program established under § 13–4102 of this subtitle.

(f) “Program participant” means an eligible child who participates in the Program.

(g) “Successful Program participant” means a Program participant who successfully completes the training or therapy protocol specified by a nonprofit training entity.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-805 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-805
§13–805.
Status: reserved

(a) All allocations of the Maryland State ceiling previously made during any calendar year shall automatically revert to the Secretary’s reserve on October 1 of such calendar year except with respect to allocations for which:

(1) Bonds have been issued;

(2) With the approval of the issuer, a preliminary official statement has been distributed by the underwriters in connection with the public offering of any bonds; or

(3) The issuer has transferred its allocation to a State issuer under § 13-803(c) of this subtitle.

(b) All allocations of the Maryland State ceiling for bonds to be issued in a public offering which did not revert to the Secretary’s reserve on October 1 because of subsection (a)(2) of this section shall revert to the Secretary’s reserve on November 15 of the same year if the bonds are not issued on or before November 14 of such year.

(c) The unused balance of the initial allocation to the Community Development Administration under § 13-802(3) of this subtitle shall be reallocated from the Secretary’s reserve to the Community Development Administration.

(d) (1) All other allocations that have reverted to the Secretary’s reserve shall be reallocated as provided in § 13-802(4) of this subtitle. The Secretary may also give priority in processing and granting reservations of allocation from the Secretary’s reserve to the order in which requests for reallocation are received.

(2) No reallocation of the Secretary’s reserve as provided in § 13-802(4) of this subtitle may be made until notice as to the availability and amount of funds has been given to each county executive of a charter county, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, the Chairman of the County Council of Wicomico County, and, for all other counties, the president or the chairman of the county commissioners. The failure of any such notice being given as required by this paragraph may not adversely affect the validity of any allocation made by the Secretary under this subtitle or of any bonds issued pursuant to this subtitle.

(3) Each request for reallocation shall be accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require.

(4) Each reservation of allocation made by the Secretary on or after October 1 of any year shall expire on the date specified in the reservation.

(e) (1) An issuer which has received an allocation from the Maryland State ceiling prior to October 1 of any year may not carry forward such allocation to any later year.

(2) All requests for a carry-forward allocation shall be submitted to the Secretary with such justifications and other information as the Secretary may require.

(3) The Secretary may provide for carry-forward allocations to the extent permitted by the Code.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-415 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-415
§13–415.
Status: in_force

(a) The Council may undertake any activity that addresses issues and concerns of rural areas of the State as long as the activity is not inconsistent with provisions of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 regarding the National Rural Development Partnership and state rural development councils, 7 U.S.C. § 2008m.

(b) The Council may:

(1) maintain a principal office at a location in the central region of the State that is accessible to the rural public;

(2) employ, as regular employees or as independent contractors, staff that the Council considers necessary in accordance with the Council budget;

(3) enter into contracts;

(4) accept grants and other assistance from the federal government, other units of State government, local governments, or a private source; and

(5) do all things necessary or convenient to carry out its purpose.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-201 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-201
§13–201.
Status: reserved

The following property is subject to seizure and forfeiture:

(1) a handgun worn, carried, or transported in violation of § 4-203 or § 4-204 of the Criminal Law Article or sold, rented, transferred, or possessed in violation of § 5-103, § 5-104, § 5-118, § 5-119, § 5-120, § 5-121, § 5-122, § 5-123, § 5-124, § 5-125, § 5-126, § 5-127, § 5-128, § 5-129, § 5-133(a), (b), and (d), § 5-134, or § 5-136 of the Public Safety Article; and

(2) ammunition, handgun parts, or handgun appurtenances that are:

(i) worn, carried, or transported in violation of § 4-203 or § 4-204 of the Criminal Law Article; or

(ii) found in the immediate vicinity of a handgun worn, carried, or transported in violation of § 4-203 or § 4-204 of the Criminal Law Article.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-718.1 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 7 / Section 13A-718.1
§13A–718.
Status: in_force

§13A–718.1.

(a) (1) At any time before the announcement of findings under § 13A–718 of this subtitle, the convening authority and the accused may enter into a plea agreement with respect to such matters as:

(i) the manner in which the convening authority will dispose of one or more charges and specifications; and

(ii) limitations on the sentence that may be adjudged for one or more charges and specifications.

(2) The military judge of a general or special court–martial may not participate in discussions between the parties concerning prospective terms and conditions of a plea agreement.

(b) The military judge of a general or special court–martial shall reject a plea agreement that:

(1) contains a provision that has not been accepted by both parties;

(2) contains a provision that is not understood by the accused;

(3) except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, contains a provision for a sentence that is less than the mandatory minimum sentence applicable to an offense referred to in § 13A–802 of this title;

(4) is prohibited by law; or

(5) is contrary to, or is inconsistent with, a regulation prescribed by the president with respect to terms, conditions, or other aspects of plea agreements.

(c) With respect to an offense referred to in § 13A–802 of this title:

(1) the military judge may accept a plea agreement that provides for a sentence of bad conduct discharge; and

(2) on recommendation of the trial counsel, in exchange for substantial assistance by the accused in the investigation or prosecution of another person who has committed an offense, the military judge may accept a plea agreement that provides for a sentence that is less than the mandatory minimum sentence for the offense charged.

(d) On acceptance by the military judge of a general or special court–martial, a plea agreement shall bind the parties and the court–martial.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-5103 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 51 / Section 13-5103
§13–5103.
Status: in_force

§13–5103. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 787 OF 2024 //

(a) The Commission consists of the following members:

(1) One member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate;

(2) One member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;

(3) The Deputy Secretary for Public Health, or the Deputy Secretary’s designee;

(4) The Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health, or the Deputy Secretary’s designee;

(5) The Director of the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities, or the Director’s designee; and

(6) The following members, appointed by the Governor:

(i) Three local health officers of whom:

1. One shall be from a rural jurisdiction;

2. One shall be from a suburban jurisdiction; and

3. One shall be from an urban jurisdiction;

(ii) Two representatives from State academic institutions with expertise in public health systems;

(iii) A faculty member from a public health program at a historically Black college or university; and

(iv) At least three but not more than five members of the public with demonstrated interest in public health and experience in at least one of the following areas:

1. Health equity;

2. Information technology;

3. Workforce; and

4. Population health.

(b) In performing the duties of the Commission, the Commission shall consult with, as appropriate and necessary:

(1) The Maryland Health Care Commission;

(2) The Health Services Cost Review Commission;

(3) The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission;

(4) The Department of Budget and Management;

(5) The Department of General Services;

(6) The Maryland Department of Disabilities;

(7) The State–designated health data utility; and

(8) Any other State agency as appropriate.

(c) (1) The Commission shall establish the following workgroups:

(i) Funding;

(ii) Governance and organizational capabilities;

(iii) Workforce;

(iv) Data and information technology; and

(v) Communication and public engagement.

(2) Each workgroup established under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include:

(i) Two members of the Commission; and

(ii) Members of the public with relevant experience in the subject matter of the workgroup who may include:

1. Primary and specialty care practitioners;

2. Payors;

3. Consumer advocates;

4. Hospital executives;

5. Safety net health care providers;

6. Public health practitioners;

7. Community–based organizations; and

8. Faith–based organizations.

(3) The purpose of the workgroups established under paragraph (1) of this subsection is to foster broad engagement and provide expertise for the purpose of informing the work and recommendations of the Commission.

(d) To the extent practicable and consistent with federal and State law, the membership of the Commission and workgroups established under this section shall reflect the racial, ethnic, and gender diversity of the State.

(e) The Commission shall be cochaired by:

(1) One member appointed under subsection (a)(6)(i) of this section, designated by the Governor;

(2) One member appointed under subsection (a)(6)(ii) of this section, designated by the Governor; and

(3) The member appointed under subsection (a)(6)(iii) of this section.

(f) A member of the Commission:

(1) May not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but

(2) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-1102 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1102
§13–1102.
Status: reserved

(a) There is a Cancer Prevention, Education, Screening, and Treatment Program in the Department.

(b) The purpose of the Program is to coordinate the State’s use of the Cigarette Restitution Fund so as to create a lasting legacy of public health initiatives that reduce mortality and morbidity rates for cancer and tobacco–related diseases in the State and otherwise benefit the health and welfare of the State’s residents.

(c) The Program consists of:

(1) A Surveillance and Evaluation Component;

(2) A Statewide Public Health Component;

(3) A Local Public Health Component;

(4) A Statewide Academic Health Center Component; and

(5) An Administrative Component.

(d) To initiate the Program, the Department shall identify the types of cancers that will be targeted under the Program.

(e) (1) The Program shall be funded as provided in the State budget with money from the Cigarette Restitution Fund.

(2) The Legislative Auditor is authorized to audit the appropriations and expenditures made for the purpose of implementing the Program, including the use of any funds received by a person under any component of the Program.

(f) (1) The annual budget bill shall specify the amount of funding that is allocated to each component of the Program.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, money that is allocated to a component of the Program in the State budget:

(i) May only be expended for the purpose for which it is appropriated; and

(ii) May not be transferred to any other component in the Program, any other program in the Department, or any unit of State government.

(3) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Department may transfer a maximum of 10% of the total amount of money that is allocated to the Program among the components of the Program if the transfer is specifically authorized in the annual budget bill as enacted.

(ii) The Department may not transfer funds to the Statewide Academic Health Center Component or the Administrative Component from any other component of the Program.

(iii) If the Department transfers any money among the components of the Program as authorized under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the Department shall report the transfer to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, Senate Finance Committee, House Appropriations Committee, and House Health and Government Operations Committee within 60 days after the transfer.

(iv) The Department may transfer money that is allocated to a component of the Program in the State budget to another program in the Department or another unit of State government if the transfer is specifically authorized by:

1. A provision of this subtitle; or

2. A provision of the annual budget bill as enacted that relates specifically to the transfer of funds from that component.

(g) (1) Money that is allocated to a component of the Program in the State budget that remains unspent and unobligated at the end of the applicable fiscal year shall revert to the Cigarette Restitution Fund.

(2) Money that reverts to the Cigarette Restitution Fund under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be used to fund the Program in the fiscal year to which the next annual budget bill relates.

(3) The Governor shall include in the next annual budget bill an appropriation for the Program that is at least equal to the amount of money that reverted to the Cigarette Restitution Fund under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(h) No later than January 31 of each year, the Department shall report to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, Senate Finance Committee, House Appropriations Committee, and House Health and Government Operations Committee:

(1) The amount of money that was allocated to each component of the Program during:

(i) The prior fiscal year that remained unspent and unobligated at the end of that year; and

(ii) The current fiscal year that remained unspent and unobligated as of December 31 of the preceding calendar year; and

(2) The amount of money that was distributed to a county as a Local Public Health Cancer Grant during:

(i) The prior fiscal year that remained unspent and unobligated at the end of that year; and

(ii) The current fiscal year that remained unspent and unobligated as of December 31 of the preceding calendar year.

(i) The Department shall adopt regulations that establish the criteria that the Department will use to determine whether, for the purpose of qualifying as an uninsured individual under § 13–1101(hh) of this subtitle, an individual has the financial means to pay for appropriate treatment.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-921 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-921
§13–921.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a taxing official may:

(1) certify to the Comptroller the existence of an individual’s delinquent income tax liability; and

(2) request the Comptroller to withhold any refund to which the individual is entitled.

(b) A taxing official may not certify or request the Comptroller to withhold a refund unless the laws of the taxing official’s state:

(1) allow the Comptroller to certify an income tax due;

(2) allow the Comptroller to request the taxing official to withhold the individual’s tax refund; and

(3) provide for the payment of the refund to Maryland.

(c) The withholding of a refund shall be subject to the priorities under § 13-918 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-410 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-410
§13–410.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to this section, the Secretary shall commence proceedings under § 13-409 of this subtitle on the Secretary’s own complaint or on a complaint made to the Secretary by any person.

(b) (1) A complaint shall:

(i) be in writing;

(ii) be signed by the complainant; and

(iii) state specifically the facts on which the complaint is based.

(2) If a complaint is made by any person other than the Secretary, the complaint shall be made under oath by the person who submits the complaint.

(c) (1) On receipt of a complaint that alleges facts that are grounds for action under § 13-409 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall appoint an officer of the Department of State Police, with the rank of lieutenant or above, as the investigating officer for the complaint.

(2) The investigating officer may assign responsibility for conducting the investigation to other members of the Department of State Police.

(d) (1) On conclusion of the investigation, the investigating officer shall determine whether there is a reasonable basis to believe that there are grounds for disciplinary action under § 13-409 of this subtitle.

(2) If the investigating officer finds a reasonable basis as provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary shall act on the complaint as provided under § 13-411 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1058 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1058
§13A–1058.
Status: in_force

A commissioned officer, cadet, or candidate who is convicted of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman shall be punished as a court–martial may direct.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-203 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-203
§13–203.
Status: in_force

This title and Title 12 of this article do not prohibit a qualified organization from conducting a gaming event for the exclusive benefit of a qualified organization if an individual or group of individuals does not:

(1) benefit financially from the gaming event under this subtitle; or

(2) receive any of the proceeds from the gaming event under this subtitle for personal use or benefit.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-5106 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 51 / Section 13-5106
§13–5106.
Status: in_force

§13–5106. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 787 OF 2024 //

(a) The Commission shall assess the foundational public health capabilities of the Department and local health departments in the State.

(b) (1) In conducting the assessment required under subsection (a) of this section, the Commission shall:

(i) Explain the impact of the foundational public health capabilities on the State’s ability to address foundational public health areas, including as the foundational public health areas relate to behavioral health;

(ii) Explain the impact of the foundational public health capabilities on the State’s ability to respond to COVID–19, overdoses, maternal and infant mortality, and other major public health challenges as appropriate; and

(iii) Provide public outreach to hold at least three public meetings in different areas of the State that include an opportunity for public comment.

(2) In conducting the assessment required under subsection (a) of this section, the Commission may:

(i) Request deidentified and publicly available data from the Department, local health departments, and the State–designated health data utility; and

(ii) Request interviews with State and local health officials.

(c) (1) Based on the assessment conducted under subsection (a) of this section, the Commission shall make recommendations for reform in the following areas:

(i) Organization of State and local public health departments;

(ii) Information technology, information exchange, and data and analytics;

(iii) Workforce, including human resources and use of the medical reserve corps for public health;

(iv) Procurement, including oversight of contractors;

(v) Funding;

(vi) Communication and public engagement; and

(vii) Any other area considered appropriate by the Commission.

(2) The recommendations made under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include the funding or legislation required to implement the recommendation, if any.

(3) The Commission shall justify each recommendation made under paragraph (1) of this subsection based on how the recommendation contributes to the provision of foundational public health services.

(4) (i) The Commission shall make a draft of its recommendations available for public comment for 30 days.

(ii) The final report of the Commission shall include a response to any substantive public comment received on the draft recommendations.

(5) (i) The Commission shall use best efforts to reach consensus on its recommendations.

(ii) If the Commission cannot reach consensus on its recommendations, the Commission shall include the opportunity for dissenting comments in the Commission’s final report.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-706 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-706
§13–706.
Status: in_force

(a) An adjudication of a disability for purposes of appointing a guardian of a person may not be the basis for commitment of the disabled person to a mental institution.

(b) Appointment of a guardian of the person:

(1) Is not evidence of incompetency of the disabled person; and

(2) Does not modify any civil right of the disabled person unless the court orders, including any civil service ranking, appointment, the right to apply for voluntary admission to a facility under § 10–611 of the Health – General Article, and rights relating to licensure, permit, privilege, or benefit under any law.
Md. Code, Insurance § 13-117 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-117
§13–117.
Status: in_force

(a) After notice and hearing, the Commissioner may adopt regulations to carry out this title.

(b) If the Commissioner finds that an insurer or other person authorized or licensed by the Commissioner has violated this title or a regulation adopted under this title, then after written notice and a hearing, the Commissioner shall:

(1) set forth the details of the findings; and

(2) issue an order for compliance by a specified date.

(c) An order issued under subsection (b) of this section binds the insurer or other person authorized or licensed by the Commissioner on the date specified unless:

(1) the Commissioner withdraws the order before the specified date; or

(2) a court of competent jurisdiction orders a stay of the order of the Commissioner.

(d) (1) A party to a proceeding under this title that is aggrieved by an order of the Commissioner is entitled to judicial review in accordance with § 2-215 of this article.

(2) The filing of an appeal from the withdrawal of approval of a form or rate previously in use operates as a stay, unless the court determines otherwise.

(e) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, on proof satisfactory to the court, the court may impose on an insurer or other person that violates a final order of the Commissioner while the order is in effect a civil penalty not exceeding $250, or if the violation is willful, a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000.

(f) (1) After notice and a hearing, the Commissioner may suspend or revoke the license, certificate of authority, or certificate of qualification of an insurer or other person that violates a final order of the Commissioner.

(2) The order for suspension or revocation is subject to judicial review in accordance with § 2-215 of this article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-310 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-310
§13–310.
Status: in_force

(a) Before conducting business in a county, a transient vendor shall obtain a transient vendor license required under this part.

(b) (1) This part does not exempt a transient vendor from obtaining any other license or permit from:

(i) the United States;

(ii) the State;

(iii) the county;

(iv) any municipality in Frederick County; or

(v) the City of Hagerstown.

(2) This part does not exempt a transient vendor from liability, tax liability, or any other regulations that may be applicable in:

(i) the United States;

(ii) the State;

(iii) the county;

(iv) any municipality in Frederick County; or

(v) the City of Hagerstown.

(c) Unless otherwise allowed by law, a transient vendor may not sell goods on Sunday.

(d) A person who engages in business as a transient vendor in violation of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $2,500 or both.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-605 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 6 / Section 13A-605
§13A–605.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Before directing the trial of any charge by general court–martial, the convening authority shall refer the charge to a judge advocate for consideration and advice.

(2) The convening authority may not refer a specification under a charge to a general court–martial for trial unless the convening authority has been advised in writing by a judge advocate that:

(i) the specification alleges an offense under this title;

(ii) the specification is warranted by the evidence indicated in the report of investigation under § 13A–603 of this subtitle if there is such a report; and

(iii) a court–martial would have jurisdiction over the accused and the offense.

(b) (1) The advice of the judge advocate under subsection (a) of this section with respect to a specification under a charge shall include a written and signed statement by the judge advocate:

(i) expressing conclusions with respect to each matter set forth in subsection (a) of this section; and

(ii) recommending action that the convening authority take regarding the specification.

(2) If the specification is referred for trial, the recommendation of the judge advocate shall accompany the specification.

(c) If the charges or specifications are not correct formally or do not conform to the substance of the evidence contained in the report of the investigating officer, formal corrections, and such changes in the charges and specifications as are needed to make them conform to the evidence, may be made.
Md. Code, Education § 13-517 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-517
§13–517.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Automated external defibrillator (AED)” means a medical heart monitor and defibrillator device that:

(i) Is cleared for market by the federal Food and Drug Administration;

(ii) Recognizes the presence or absence of ventricular fibrillation or rapid ventricular tachycardia;

(iii) Determines, without intervention by an operator, whether defibrillation should be performed;

(iv) On determining that defibrillation should be performed, automatically charges; and

(v) 1. Requires operator intervention to deliver the electrical impulse; or

2. Automatically continues with delivery of electrical impulse.

(3) “Certificate” means a certificate issued by the EMS Board to a registered facility.

(4) (i) “Facility” means an agency, an association, a corporation, a firm, a partnership, or any other entity.

(ii) “Facility” does not include a grocery store or restaurant that is subject to § 21–330.3 of the Health – General Article.

(5) “Jurisdictional emergency medical services operational program” means the institution, agency, corporation, or other entity that has been approved by the EMS Board to provide oversight of emergency medical services for each of the local government and State and federal emergency medical services programs.

(6) “Program” means the Public Access Automated External Defibrillator Program.

(7) “Regional administrator” means the individual employed by the Institute as regional administrator in each EMS region.

(8) “Regional council” means an EMS advisory body as created by the Code of Maryland Regulations 30.05.

(9) “Regional council AED committee” means a committee appointed by the regional council consisting of:

(i) The regional medical director;

(ii) The regional administrator; and

(iii) Three or more individuals with knowledge of and expertise in AEDs.

(10) “Registered facility” means an organization, a business association, an agency, or any other entity that meets the requirements of the EMS Board for registering with the Program.

(b) (1) There is a Public Access Automated External Defibrillator Program.

(2) The purpose of the Program is to:

(i) Coordinate an effective statewide public access defibrillation program; and

(ii) Implement the initiative to co–locate naloxone with automated external defibrillators placed in public buildings, as required under § 13–518 of this subtitle.

(3) The Program shall be administered by the EMS Board.

(c) The EMS Board may:

(1) Adopt regulations for the administration of the Program;

(2) Issue and renew certificates to facilities that meet the requirements of this section;

(3) Deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the certificate of a registered facility for failure to meet the requirements of this section;

(4) Approve educational and training programs required under this section that:

(i) Are conducted by any private or public entity;

(ii) Include training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation; and

(iii) May include courses from nationally recognized entities such as the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, and the National Safety Council;

(5) Approve the protocol for the use of an AED; and

(6) Delegate to the Institute any portion of its authority under this section.

(d) (1) Each facility that desires to make automated external defibrillation available shall possess a valid certificate from the EMS Board.

(2) This subsection does not apply to:

(i) A jurisdictional emergency medical services operational program;

(ii) A licensed commercial ambulance service;

(iii) A health care facility as defined in § 19–114 of the Health – General Article; or

(iv) A place of business for health care practitioners who are licensed as dentists under Title 4 of the Health Occupations Article or as physicians under Title 14 of the Health Occupations Article and are authorized to use an AED in accordance with that license.

(e) To qualify for a certificate a facility shall:

(1) Comply with the written protocol approved by the EMS Board for the use of an AED which includes notification of the emergency medical services system through the use of the 911 universal emergency access number as soon as possible on the use of an AED;

(2) Have established automated external defibrillator maintenance, placement, operation, reporting, and quality improvement procedures as required by the EMS Board;

(3) Maintain each AED and all related equipment and supplies in accordance with the standards established by the device manufacturer and the federal Food and Drug Administration;

(4) Ensure that each individual who is expected to operate an AED for the registered facility has successfully completed an educational training course and refresher training as required by the EMS Board; and

(5) If the facility is a public building, meet any requirements established under § 13–518 of this subtitle relating to the co–location of naloxone with each AED maintained in the facility.

(f) A registered facility shall report the use of an AED to the Institute for review by the regional council AED committee.

(g) A facility that desires to establish or renew a certificate shall:

(1) Submit an application on the form that the EMS Board requires; and

(2) Meet the requirements under this section.

(h) (1) The EMS Board shall issue a new or a renewed certificate to a facility that meets the requirements of this section.

(2) Each certificate shall include:

(i) The type of certificate;

(ii) The full name and address of the facility;

(iii) A unique identification number; and

(iv) The dates of issuance and expiration of the certificate.

(3) A certificate is valid for 3 years.

(i) The EMS Board may issue a cease and desist order or obtain injunctive relief if a facility makes automated external defibrillation available in violation of this section.

(j) (1) In addition to any other immunities available under statutory or common law, a registered facility is not civilly liable for any act or omission in the provision of automated external defibrillation if the registered facility:

(i) Has satisfied the requirements for making automated external defibrillation available under this section; and

(ii) Possesses a valid certificate at the time of the act or omission.

(2) In addition to any other immunities available under statutory or common law, a member of the regional council AED committee is not civilly liable for any act or omission in the provision of automated external defibrillation.

(3) In addition to any other immunities available under statutory or common law, an individual is not civilly liable for any act or omission if:

(i) The individual is acting in good faith while rendering automated external defibrillation to a person who is a victim or reasonably believed by the individual to be a victim of a sudden cardiac arrest;

(ii) The assistance or aid is provided in a reasonably prudent manner; and

(iii) The automated external defibrillation is provided without fee or other compensation.

(4) The immunities in this subsection are not available if the conduct of the registered facility or an individual amounts to gross negligence, willful or wanton misconduct, or intentionally tortious conduct.

(5) This subsection does not affect, and may not be construed as affecting, any immunities from civil or criminal liability or defenses established by any other provision of the Code or by common law to which a registered facility, a member of the regional council AED committee, or an individual may be entitled.

(k) (1) A registered facility aggrieved by a decision of the Institute acting under the delegated authority of the EMS Board under this section shall be afforded an opportunity for a hearing before the EMS Board.

(2) A registered facility aggrieved by a decision of the EMS Board under this section shall be afforded an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-205 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-205
§13–205.
Status: in_force

An adjudication under this subtitle shall have no bearing on the issue of whether the alleged disabled person has the capacity for self–care.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-302 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-302
§13–302.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) In this section, “paper gaming” means a game of chance in which:

(i) prizes are awarded; and

(ii) the devices used to play the game are constructed out of paper or cardboard.

(2) “Paper gaming” includes tip jar and punchboard gaming.

(3) “Paper gaming” does not include bingo.

(b) This section applies only in Allegany County.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a person that is a for profit business or qualified organization may engage in paper gaming if the person obtains a paper gaming license that is issued by the Board of County Commissioners.

(2) If the person is a for profit business, the person shall also hold a Class A, C, or D retail alcoholic beverages license.

(3) Qualified organizations that do not have an alcoholic beverages license and fire and rescue departments may engage in paper gaming without obtaining a paper gaming license.

(d) A person may sell paper gaming devices to a paper gaming licensee if the person obtains a wholesale vendor’s license issued by the Board of County Commissioners.

(e) The Board of County Commissioners shall set annual fees for a paper gaming license and a wholesale vendor’s license.

(f) Monthly, wholesale vendor licensees shall provide a list to the Board of County Commissioners of all customers to whom they sell paper gaming products and the total number of products sold to each customer.

(g) A paper gaming licensee may not have on its premises a paper gaming device that does not display a gaming sticker.

(h) The Board of County Commissioners shall ensure that each retail alcoholic beverages licensee who holds a paper gaming license sells to the public the same serial-numbered paper gaming devices that are listed on the bill of sale from the wholesale vendor licensee.

(i) (1) The Board of County Commissioners may impose the following paper gaming taxes:

(i) on licensees that are qualified organizations, 10% of gross profits minus the costs of paper gaming products; and

(ii) on licensees that are for profit businesses, 40% of gross profits minus the costs of paper gaming products.

(2) The Board of County Commissioners may not impose a paper gaming tax on qualified organizations that do not have an alcoholic beverages license or fire and rescue departments that buy paper gaming devices from a licensed wholesale vendor.

(j) (1) In this subsection, “Fund” means the Special Gaming Fund.

(2) The Board of County Commissioners may establish a Special Gaming Fund.

(3) The Fund is a special continuing, nonlapsing fund.

(4) The Fund may be used only to benefit fire and rescue departments and to pay for specified school costs.

(5) (i) The Fund consists of:

1. revenue derived from the taxation of gross profits from tip jar sales; and

2. subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, money received from other sources.

(ii) Money from the General Fund of the State or county, including any federal money, may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to the Fund.

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

(7) Annually the Board of County Commissioners shall:

(i) pay from the Fund all administrative costs of carrying out this section, including the hiring of additional necessary personnel; and

(ii) allocate the remaining money in the Fund as follows:

1. at least 25% but not more than 35% to fire and rescue departments; and

2. the balance to pay for school construction, school supplies, and other nonmaintenance of effort costs.

(k) The Board of County Commissioners may adopt rules and regulations to administer and enforce this section.

(l) The Board of County Commissioners may:

(1) hire one or more inspectors; and

(2) authorize each inspector to enter the premises of a licensee to ensure compliance with this section or a rule or regulation adopted under this section.

(m) The Board of County Commissioners may adopt an ordinance or resolution declaring that a violation of this section or a rule or regulation adopted under this section is:

(1) a civil infraction under Title 11, Subtitle 2 of the Local Government Article; or

(2) a misdemeanor punishable by a term of imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

(n) After a hearing, if the Board of County Commissioners or a designee of the Board finds that a paper gaming licensee, a wholesale vendor licensee, or an agent of a licensee has violated this section or a rule or regulation adopted under this section, the Board may suspend or revoke the license in addition to any fine or penalty imposed under subsection (m) of this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-203 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-203
§13–203.
Status: in_force

(a) If an owner creates a security interest in a vehicle, the provisions of this section apply.

(b) The owner immediately shall execute the application in the space provided for this purpose on the certificate of title or on the separate form that the Administration otherwise requires, naming the secured party on the certificate of title and showing the name and address of the secured party, the amount of the security interest, and the date of his security agreement.

(c) The owner immediately shall deliver the certificate of title and application to the Administration.

(d) (1) At the time of delivery of the documents required by this section to the Administration, the secured party shall pay to the Administration the same filing fee as is required for perfection of the security interest under § 13-202 of this subtitle.

(2) The security interest is perfected at the time of its creation, if the delivery and payment to the Administration are completed within 10 days of the date of its creation. Otherwise, the security interest is perfected at the time of the delivery and payment.

(e) On receipt of the certificate of title, the application, and the required filing fee, the Administration shall:

(1) Endorse the existing certificate of title or a new certificate issued by it with the name and address of each secured party; and

(2) Deliver the endorsed certificate of title to the owner named on it.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2421 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 24 / Section 13-2421
§13–2421.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An applicant for a tip jar license shall:

(i) submit to the agency an application on the form that the agency provides; and

(ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, pay an annual fee of $250 to the county.

(2) The county commissioners may waive or reduce the annual fee for an organization that qualifies for a license under § 13-2420(b)(1) through (6), (10), or (11) of this subtitle.

(b) The county shall credit license fees collected under subsection (a)(1)(ii) of this section to the general fund of the county.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-805 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 8 / Section 13A-805
§13A–805.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A sentence of confinement adjudged by a court–martial, whether or not the sentence includes discharge or dismissal, and whether or not the discharge or dismissal has been executed, may be carried into execution by confinement in any place authorized by this title.

(2) Persons so confined are subject to the same discipline and treatment as persons regularly confined or committed to that place of confinement.

(b) The omission of hard labor as a sentence authorized under this title does not deprive the State confinement facility from employing it if hard labor is otherwise within the authority of that facility to do so.

(c) No place of confinement may require payment of any fee or charge for so receiving or confining a person except as otherwise provided by law.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-711 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-711
§13–711.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each year the State shall appropriate money to the Council in the State budget.

(2) The State allocation is contingent on the commitment of the participating counties to contribute matching amounts equal to the amount disbursed by the State.

(3) (i) On or before August 1 of each year, the Council shall submit its proposed work programs and operating budget for the following fiscal year to the Department.

(ii) The submission shall include supporting schedules to show that the budget is financed and to provide for review and recommendations.

(iii) After review, the Department shall forward the submission and any recommendations to the Department of Budget and Management for consideration.

(4) The Department shall:

(i) review, approve, and confirm the counties’ commitments; and

(ii) include with its budget request the budget request for the Council.

(5) The Governor shall include in the State budget for the following fiscal year an appropriation to partially support the Council.

(b) (1) The State and Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties may jointly finance the Council and its activities.

(2) The commissioners of Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties shall appropriate money each year to the Council to foster cooperative planning and development in the region.

(3) Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties may appropriate any other money for the Council as they consider necessary and appropriate.

(4) Other political subdivisions, including special districts, may appropriate money to the Council as they consider necessary and appropriate.

(c) The Council may use additional money from any other public or private source.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1113 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1113
§13–1113.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other penalty, a person who violates this subtitle is ineligible to obtain a gaming permit for 3 years after the date of the violation.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-804 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-804
§13–804.
Status: in_force

(a) Every guardian of a beneficiary who is receiving benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or whose estate includes assets derived in whole or in part from benefits paid by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to the guardian or the guardian’s predecessor for the beneficiary shall file:

(1) (i) Annual accounts with each interested person or with the court; or

(ii) If the guardian does not file an accounting with the court, the guardian shall file with the court a written verification that the guardian has delivered the accounting to each interested person;

(2) A final account of the guardian’s administration with the court on the guardian’s resignation or removal or on the termination of the minority or disability; and

(3) Intermediate accounts at the times as the court may direct.

(b) (1) (i) The guardian, at the time of filing any account with the court, shall exhibit all securities or investments the guardian holds to the judge or clerk of the court of the guardian’s appointment.

(ii) The judge or clerk of the court of the guardian’s appointment shall endorse on the account and copy a certificate that the securities or investments shown therein as held by the guardian were each exhibited to the judge or clerk of the court and noting any omission or discrepancy.

(2) (i) The guardian may exhibit the securities or investments to an officer of the bank or other depository where the securities or investments are held for safekeeping, to the judge or clerk of a court of record in this State, to an authorized representative of the corporation which is surety on the guardian’s bond, or on request of the guardian or other interested party, to any other reputable person designated by the court.

(ii) Any person to whom the guardian exhibited securities or investments under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall certify in writing that the person has examined the securities or investments and identified them with those described in the account and shall note any omission or discrepancies.

(3) The certificate, and the certificate of an official of the bank in which are deposited any funds for which the guardian is accountable, showing the amount on deposit, shall be prepared and signed in duplicate and one of each shall be filed by the guardian with the guardian’s account.

(c) (1) At the time of filing in the court any account, a certified copy of it and a signed duplicate of each certificate filed with the court shall be sent by the guardian to the office of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs having jurisdiction over the area in which the court is located.

(2) A duplicate signed copy or a certified copy of any petition, motion or other pleading pertaining to an account, or to any matter other than an account which is filed in a guardianship proceeding, in which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is an interested person, shall be furnished by the persons filing it to the proper office of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-3207 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 32 / Section 13-3207
§13–3207.
Status: in_force

On or before September 1, 2022, and on or before September 1 every 5 years thereafter, the Council shall issue and publish an update to the State Plan on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-408 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-408
§13–408.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not knowingly operate or attempt to operate a gaming event in the county in violation of § 13–403, § 13–404, or § 13–404.1 of this subtitle.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-5602 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 56 / Section 13-5602
§13–5602.
Status: in_force

§13–5602. IN EFFECT

(a) There is a Population Health Improvement Fund.

(b) The purpose of the Fund is to invest in population health improvements to support the statewide population health targets under the AHEAD Model and any successor models.

(c) The Department and the Health Services Cost Review Commission jointly shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(e) The Fund consists of:

(1) The revenues from the uniform, broad–based assessment made under subsection (l) of this section;

(2) Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund;

(3) Interest earnings; and

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

(f) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Fund may be used only for expenses associated with statewide population health improvement initiatives in alignment with the statewide health equity plan as directed by the Secretary.

(2) Activities paid for by the Fund must support the goal of meeting the statewide population health targets outlined in the AHEAD Model State Agreement with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services and have at least one of the following functions:

(i) Reducing rates of common preventable health conditions;

(ii) Addressing health–related social needs; or

(iii) Reducing or eliminating health disparities.

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

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

(h) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.

(i) Money expended from the Fund is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that would otherwise be appropriated for the Maryland Medical Assistance Program.

(j) The Fund is subject to audit by the Office of Legislative Audits as provided in § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.

(k) (1) On or before July 1 each year, beginning in 2026, the Department shall submit a report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article.

(2) The report required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall:

(i) Reflect the required elements of the annual progress report as outlined in the State agreement and shall include:

1. Measures of effectiveness for funded programs and targeted populations;

2. Any impact on health outcomes and health disparities; and

3. Relevant components from hospital required reporting to the Health Services Cost Review Commission on population health improvement efforts; and

(ii) Include:

1. An accounting of all sources of funding accepted for the benefit of the Fund and the amount of funding from each source; and

2. A summary of the extent to which public comments informed the work of the Department and the Commission.

(3) The Department shall make a draft of its report available for public comment for 30 days.

(l) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, each year of the Total Cost of Care Model, the AHEAD Model, or any successor model, the Health Services Cost Review Commission may assess a uniform, broad–based, and reasonable amount in hospital rates to be credited to the Fund.

(2) The Health Services Cost Review Commission shall include the full amount of the assessment authorized under paragraph (1) of this subsection in the hospital rates.

(3) Any funds generated from the assessment authorized under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be used only for the expenses described in subsection (f) of this section.

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(a) There is a Population Health Improvement Fund.

(b) The purpose of the Fund is to invest in population health improvements to support the statewide population health targets under the AHEAD Model and any successor models.

(c) The Department and the Health Services Cost Review Commission jointly shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(e) The Fund consists of:

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

(2) Interest earnings; and

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

(f) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Fund may be used only for expenses associated with statewide population health improvement initiatives in alignment with the statewide health equity plan as directed by the Secretary.

(2) Activities paid for by the Fund must support the goal of meeting the statewide population health targets outlined in the AHEAD Model State Agreement with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services and have at least one of the following functions:

(i) Reducing rates of common preventable health conditions;

(ii) Addressing health–related social needs; or

(iii) Reducing or eliminating health disparities.

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

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

(h) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.

(i) Money expended from the Fund is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that would otherwise be appropriated for the Maryland Medical Assistance Program.

(j) The Fund is subject to audit by the Office of Legislative Audits as provided in § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.

(k) (1) On or before July 1 each year, beginning in 2026, the Department shall submit a report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article.

(2) The report required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall:

(i) Reflect the required elements of the annual progress report as outlined in the State agreement and shall include:

1. Measures of effectiveness for funded programs and targeted populations;

2. Any impact on health outcomes and health disparities; and

3. Relevant components from hospital required reporting to the Health Services Cost Review Commission on population health improvement efforts; and

(ii) Include:

1. An accounting of all sources of funding accepted for the benefit of the Fund and the amount of funding from each source; and

2. A summary of the extent to which public comments informed the work of the Department and the Commission.

(3) The Department shall make a draft of its report available for public comment for 30 days.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-404 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 4 / Section 13A-404
§13A–404.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to § 13A–402 of this subtitle, special courts–martial have jurisdiction to try persons subject to this title for any offense made punishable by this title, and may, under such limitations as the Governor may prescribe, adjudge any punishment not forbidden by this title except:

(1) dishonorable discharge;

(2) dismissal;

(3) confinement for more than 1 year;

(4) forfeiture of pay exceeding two–thirds pay per month; or

(5) forfeiture of pay for more than 1 year.

(b) A bad–conduct discharge, a confinement for more than 6 months, or a forfeiture of pay for more than 6 months may not be adjudged if charges and specifications are referred to a special courts–martial consisting of a military judge alone under § 13A–401 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-603 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-603
§13–603.
Status: in_force

(a) A commissioned officer of the organized militia tendering a resignation shall receive an honorable discharge if:

(1) the Governor accepts the resignation;

(2) the officer is not under arrest or returned to a military court for a deficiency or delinquency;

(3) the officer is not indebted to the State; and

(4) the accounts of the officer for money or public property are correct.

(b) (1) If the Governor accepts the resignation of an officer who, at the time of the resignation, is under arrest, under charges, or returned to a military court for an offense, deficiency, or delinquency, the officer shall:

(i) cease to be an officer; and

(ii) receive a discharge in a form that the Governor directs.

(2) An officer who resigns under paragraph (1) of this subsection is not eligible to receive a commission unless the officer:

(i) reenlists; and

(ii) performs at least 100% of duty in each year of the reenlistment for 2 successive years.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-108 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-108
§13–108.
Status: in_force

§13–108. IN EFFECT

(a) In this section, “emergency” means an occurrence or condition that creates an immediate and serious need for services, materials, or supplies that:

(1) cannot be met through normal procurement methods; and

(2) are required to avoid or mitigate serious damage to public health, safety, or welfare.

(b) (1) Except as provided in § 11–205 (“Collusion”), § 10–204 (“Approval for designated contracts”), § 13–219 (“Required clauses – Nondiscrimination clause”), Title 16 (“Suspension and Debarment of Contractors”), or Title 17 (“Special Provisions – State and Local Subdivisions”) of this article, with the approval of the head of a unit, its procurement officer may make an emergency procurement by any method that the procurement officer considers most appropriate to avoid or mitigate serious damage to public health, safety, or welfare.

(2) (i) Except when delaying a procurement by up to 48 hours would likely result in imminent harm, after obtaining the approval of the head of the unit and before making an emergency procurement, the procurement officer shall obtain approval of the use of emergency procurement procedures from the Chief Procurement Officer, or the Chief Procurement Officer’s designee.

(ii) Within 48 hours after receiving a request to use emergency procurement procedures, the Chief Procurement Officer or designee shall approve or disapprove the request.

(iii) If the Chief Procurement Officer or designee does not approve or disapprove the request to use emergency procurement procedures within 48 hours after receiving the request, the request shall be considered to be approved.

(3) The procurement officer shall:

(i) obtain as much competition as possible under the circumstances, including by making reasonable efforts to solicit at least three oral quotes;

(ii) limit the emergency procurement to the procurement of only those items, both in type and quantity, necessary to avoid or to mitigate serious damage to public health, safety, or welfare;

(iii) before awarding an emergency procurement contract to a prospective contractor, evaluate the contractor’s ability to perform the requirements of the contract based on:

1. the length of time the contractor has been in business;

2. the contractor’s level of experience providing the types and amounts of supplies, services, maintenance, commodities, construction, or construction–related services required under the contract; and

3. the contractor’s history of successful procurement contracts with the State and other jurisdictions;

(iv) execute a written contract with the successful contractor which includes the terms of the emergency procurement; and

(v) not more than 15 days after awarding the procurement contract, submit to the Board a written report that gives the justification for use of the emergency procurement procedure.

(4) (i) This paragraph applies only to an emergency procurement contract with a value of $1,000,000 or more.

(ii) 1. In advance of or concurrent with the execution of an emergency procurement contract that is subject to this paragraph, a unit may not pay an amount that exceeds $2,000,000, plus 30% of the contract value in excess of $2,000,000.

2. Unless authorized by the Board, the unit may not make any additional payment under the contract until at least 30 days after the execution of the contract.

(iii) Not later than 7 days after awarding an emergency procurement contract that is subject to this paragraph, a unit shall submit a copy of the contract to the Board.

(iv) The Board may:

1. review an emergency procurement contract submitted under this paragraph at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board or at an emergency meeting called for that purpose; and

2. direct the unit or the appropriate control agency to take any action, including canceling or rescinding the contract, that the Board deems appropriate.

(5) If supplies or commodities procured under an emergency procurement contract are not delivered and used within 1 month after the date the contract is awarded, the unit shall:

(i) prepare a report describing the delivery and use status of supplies and commodities procured under the contract at least once per month until all supplies and commodities have been delivered and used; and

(ii) submit the reports prepared under this paragraph to the Board, the appropriate control agency, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, the Senate Committee on Education, Energy, and the Environment, the House Appropriations Committee, the House Health and Government Operations Committee, and the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee.

(6) A procurement contract awarded under this subsection shall include provisions addressing the contractor’s ability to perform the requirements of the contract within the emergency time frame.

(7) Notwithstanding subsection (e) of this section, on the day of the execution and approval of a procurement contract awarded under this subsection, or as soon as practicable thereafter, a unit shall publish in eMaryland Marketplace notice of the award.

(8) (i) This paragraph applies only to the award of a contract or a contract modification made under this subsection that, with prior modifications, exceeds the small procurement amount specified in § 13–109 of this subtitle.

(ii) Within 15 days after awarding a contract or a contract modification, a unit shall submit to the Board and the appropriate control agency a report that includes:

1. the basis and justification for the emergency procurement including the date the emergency first became known;

2. a listing of supplies, services, maintenance, commodities, construction, or construction–related services procured;

3. the names of all persons solicited and a justification if the solicitation was limited to one person;

4. the prices and times of performance proposed by the persons responding to the solicitation;

5. the name of and basis for the selection of a particular contractor;

6. the amount and type of the contract or contract modification;

7. a listing of any prior or related emergency contracts, including all contract modifications, executed for the purposes of avoiding or mitigating the particular emergency, including the aggregate costs; and

8. the identification number, if any, of the contract file.

(iii) The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this paragraph.

(c) (1) Consistent with the requirements of subsection (b)(1) of this section, the State Highway Administration may enter into procurement contracts related to the pretreatment and removal of snow and ice as required or authorized under Title 8 of the Transportation Article.

(2) (i) Beginning on June 30, 2016, and no later than June 30 of each succeeding year, the State Highway Administration shall submit to the Board a written report on the operation and effectiveness of the procurement contracts entered into under this subsection during the previous year.

(ii) The report shall include:

1. the number of contracts awarded;

2. the total dollar value of the contracts awarded; and

3. the amount of contracting dollars expended with minority business enterprises, certified small businesses, and certified veteran–owned businesses, as defined under Title 14 of this article.

(3) The Board, in consultation with the State Highway Administration, may adopt regulations to carry out the requirements of this subsection.

(d) (1) Except as provided in § 11–205 (“Collusion”), § 10–204 (“Approval for designated contracts”), § 13–219 (“Required clauses – Nondiscrimination clause”), Title 16 (“Suspension and Debarment of Contractors”), or Title 17 (“Special Provisions – State and Local Subdivisions”) of this article, with the approval of the head of the unit and the Board, a unit’s procurement officer may make a procurement on an expedited basis if the head of the unit and the Board find that:

(i) urgent circumstances require prompt action;

(ii) an expedited procurement best serves the public interest; and

(iii) the need for the expedited procurement outweighs the benefits of making the procurement on the basis of competitive sealed bids or competitive sealed proposals.

(2) The procurement officer shall attempt to obtain as much competition as reasonably possible.

(e) Except as provided in subsection (b)(7) of this section, not more than 30 days after the execution and approval of a procurement contract awarded under this section, a unit shall publish in eMaryland Marketplace notice of the award.

(f) For real property leases procured under this section, the term of the lease shall be for the minimum period of time practicable.

(g) The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this section.

(h) The Special Secretary for the Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation and the Attorney General, shall establish guidelines for each unit to consider when determining the appropriate minority business enterprise participation percentage goal and outreach for an emergency procurement contract.
Md. Code, Education § 13-305 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-305
§13–305.
Status: in_force

(a) The medical system will serve as the primary clinical setting for University students in health care fields to receive educational and research experiences. The clinical faculties of the School of Medicine and Dental School will be the sources for the medical staff of the medical system. The same persons will serve both as Chairmen of the Clinical Science Departments of the School of Medicine and chiefs of the corresponding clinical services of the medical system. The University and the Medical System Corporation will institute appropriate procedures to effect such appointments.

(b) (1) In this subsection, “Medical System Corporation employees” include the employees of a subsidiary established under § 13–303(k) of this subtitle for the purpose of operating all or a part of the University of Maryland Medical Center.

(2) The Medical System Corporation shall utilize both Medical System Corporation employees and medical system University personnel.

(3) Prior to the transfer date, each University employee working in the medical system shall elect to be either a Medical System Corporation employee or a part of medical system University personnel. No University employee may be required to become an employee of the Medical System Corporation as a condition of employment or promotion. All medical system University personnel are University employees in all respects.

(4) With respect to promotion opportunities, the Medical System Corporation shall treat medical system University personnel on the same basis as Medical System Corporation employees.

(5) The Medical System Corporation shall establish an integrated seniority list composed of Medical System Corporation employees and medical system University personnel. Each listed employee’s seniority will be calculated by including all employment with the University or the Medical System Corporation or both.

(c) Sections 5–501 through 5–504 of the General Provisions Article shall not bar an official or employee of the University from becoming a director, official, or employee of the Medical System Corporation or participating in matters involving the Corporation and shall not prevent the Executive Director of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems from becoming a voting Director of the Medical System Corporation.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-602 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-602
§13–602.
Status: in_force

A commission of an officer of the organized militia may be vacated:

(1) on resignation;

(2) through absence without leave for 3 months;

(3) on recommendation of an efficiency board;

(4) under a sentence of a court–martial; or

(5) on conviction of a crime punishable by incarceration for 1 year or more in any state or federal court.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-501 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-501
§13–501.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Tax Court” means the Maryland Tax Court.

(c) (1) “Tax determining agency” means a governmental unit of the State that is authorized to make the final decision or determination or issue the final order about a tax issue within the jurisdiction of the Tax Court, before the decision may be appealed to the Tax Court.

(2) “Tax determining agency” includes a property tax assessment appeal board.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 13-101 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-101
§13–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Trading stamp” means a stamp or other similar device issued in connection with the retail sale of goods or services, as a cash discount or for any other marketing purpose, that is redeemable for cash, goods, or services.

(2) “Trading stamp” does not include a redeemable device that:

(i) a manufacturer or packer of an article uses to advertise or sell the article; or

(ii) a magazine, newspaper, or other publication issues and redeems.

(c) “Trading stamp company” means a person who, in any way:

(1) distributes trading stamps for retail issuance by others; or

(2) redeems trading stamps for retailers.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-619.2 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-619.2
§13–619.
Status: in_force

§13–619.2.

(a) In consultation with the Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation, Inc. the Administration shall develop and make available for qualifying vehicles a specially designed registration plate honoring Maryland agriculture.

(b) The owner of a vehicle, or a lessee of the vehicle under a lease not intended as security, or a director, officer, employee, or partner of a business entity that owns the vehicle considered eligible by the Administration may apply to the Administration for an original or substitute registration plate under this section if the vehicle is included in one of the following classes:

(1) A Class A (passenger) vehicle;

(2) A Class E (truck) vehicle with a manufacturer’s rated capacity of one ton or less;

(3) A Class E (farm truck) vehicle;

(4) A Class G (trailer) vehicle; or

(5) A Class M (multipurpose) vehicle.

(c) (1) In addition to the annual registration fee otherwise required under this title, an owner of a vehicle assigned a registration plate under this section shall pay:

(i) When initially issued the registration plate, a onetime fee set by the Administration to recover the Administration’s costs under this section; and

(ii) When initially issued the registration plate, and each time the registration plate is renewed, an additional fee set by the Administration to benefit the Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation, Inc.

(2) The additional fee collected under this section is not required for special registration of a vehicle that is exempt under § 13–903 of this title.

(3) No portion of the fee collected under this section may be credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account for distribution under § 8–403 or § 8–404 of this article.

(d) The Administration shall consult with the Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation, Inc. on:

(1) The design of a registration plate to be issued under this section to honor Maryland agriculture;

(2) The setting of the fee to be charged under subsection (c)(1)(ii) of this section at a level intended to encourage the purchase of the registration plate issued under this section while providing a continuous revenue source to benefit the Foundation; and

(3) A schedule under which the Administration will transfer to the Foundation revenue collected on the Foundation’s behalf.

(e) The Administration shall adopt regulations to govern the issuance of special registration plates under this section.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-334 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-334
§13–334.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to each individual holding public office in this State who is subject to prosecution under § 13-335(b) of this subtitle.

(b) The State Board shall:

(1) investigate each circumstance that causes an individual to become subject to this section;

(2) notify the individual; and

(3) provide the individual an opportunity to be heard.

(c) If the State Board determines, after an opportunity for a hearing, that the individual has failed to file a campaign finance report within the meaning of § 13-327 of this subtitle, was provided notice under § 13-335 of this subtitle, and has not rectified the failure and paid any late filing fee due, the State Board shall direct the appropriate financial officer to withhold the salary of the individual as to that public office until:

(1) the failure to file is rectified and any late filing fee is paid; and

(2) any salary previously paid to the individual for the public office while the individual was in violation is restored to the State or local government involved.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-206 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-206
§13–206.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of § 13-207 of this subtitle, the court may appoint as guardian of the estate of a minor or disabled person:

(1) Any individual;

(2) Any trust company; or

(3) Any other corporation authorized by law to serve as a trustee.

(b) The appointed guardian shall qualify by filing any required bond.

(c) (1) (i) The appointment and qualification of a guardian vests in the guardian title to all property of the minor or protected person that is held at the time of appointment or acquired later.

(ii) The appointment is not a transfer or alienation within the meaning of any federal or State statute or regulation, insurance policy, pension plan, contract, will, or trust instrument that imposes restrictions on or penalties for transfer or alienation by the minor or disabled person of the minor or disabled person’s rights or interest.

(iii) A guardian shall utilize powers conferred by this subtitle to perform services, exercise discretion, and discharge the guardian’s duties for the best interest of the minor or disabled person or the minor or disabled person’s dependents.

(2) If a trust company is appointed guardian, a court may order any money paid to the court for the benefit of the minor or disabled person to be deposited with the trust company.

(d) The guardian is the statutory agent of the minor or disabled person for the purpose of filing all government reports and returns.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-624 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-624
§13–624.
Status: in_force

(a) The Council may review:

(1) any application that a political subdivision in the region makes to a unit of the State or federal government for a loan or grant for a project; and

(2) a local plan, proposal for a project, or ordinance that may have an impact outside the boundary of the political subdivision or in the region.

(b) Before applying to a unit of the State or federal government for a loan or grant for a project, a political subdivision in the region shall submit the application to the Council for its review.

(c) The Council shall forward its findings and determinations to the referring political subdivision and to the appropriate State or federal unit.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-901 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-901
§13–901.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to all counties except:

(1) Anne Arundel County;

(2) Baltimore City;

(3) Baltimore County;

(4) Cecil County;

(5) Charles County;

(6) Howard County;

(7) Prince George’s County;

(8) Queen Anne’s County; and

(9) Worcester County.

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

(c) The governing body of a county may:

(1) regulate the construction of buildings and signs;

(2) adopt a building code;

(3) provide for enforcement of the code;

(4) require permits for the construction of buildings and signs;

(5) impose permit and inspection fees;

(6) provide for inspection of buildings and structures;

(7) provide for condemnation of dangerous or insecure buildings or structures as provided under other public general law; and

(8) require dangerous or insecure buildings and structures to be made safe or demolished.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-1902 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 19 / Section 13-1902
§13–1902.
Status: in_force

A member of a license holder’s immediate family who is under the age of 18 years may not be employed by the license holder to sell, deliver, or otherwise deal with alcoholic beverages.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-509 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-509
§13–509.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may adopt regulations reasonably necessary to administer § 13-507 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-412 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-412
§13–412.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, unless current validation tabs have been issued by the Administration and are displayed on the plates as provided in this subtitle, the registration and the registration plates issued under this title for them expire at midnight on the dates indicated on the registration card issued by the Administration.

(b) (1) The Administration may issue a temporary authorization certificate permitting a vehicle to be driven pending the issuance of current validation tabs.

(2) A temporary authorization certificate:

(i) Shall be issued for a period determined by the Administration not to exceed 15 days; and

(ii) Is not transferable and may not be used on another vehicle other than the one to which it was issued.

(3) A fee for a temporary authorization certificate may be established by the Administration.

(c) The Administration shall adopt rules and regulations to govern the issuance, display, and expiration of registrations, registration cards, registration plates, temporary authorization certificates, and validation tabs.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-1104 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1104
§13–1104.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a claim for refund under this article may not be filed after 3 years from the date the tax, interest, or penalty was paid.

(b) A claim for refund of alcoholic beverage tax may not be filed after:

(1) 90 days from the date of purchase or invoice of exempt alcoholic beverages used by a hospital or religious organization; and

(2) 6 months from the date on which alcoholic beverages are condemned, lost, or rendered unmarketable.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a claim for refund or credit of overpayment of financial institution franchise tax or income tax may not be filed after the periods of limitations for filing claims for refund or credit of overpayment set forth in § 6511 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(2) A claim for refund or credit of overpayment may not be filed later than 1 year from the date of:

(i) a final adjustment report of the Internal Revenue Service; or

(ii) a final decision of the highest court of the United States to which an appeal of a final decision of the Internal Revenue Service is taken.

(3) Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, a refund or credit of overpayment allowed upon a claim filed under this subsection may not exceed the amount of the Maryland tax resulting from the application of the limits set forth in § 6511 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(4) A refund or credit of overpayment allowed upon a claim filed under paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be limited to the amount of the reduction in Maryland tax resulting from the federal income tax adjustment.

(d) A claim for refund of Maryland estate tax, inheritance tax, or Maryland generation-skipping transfer tax may not be filed after 3 years from the date of the event that caused the refund.

(e) A claim for refund of excess motor carrier tax credit may not be filed after 24 months following the end of the period in which the excess credit was developed.

(f) Except as provided in § 13-508 of this title or for a claim under § 13-901(a)(1) or (2) of this title, a claim for refund of motor fuel tax may not be filed:

(1) after 1 year from the date of purchase;

(2) after October 1, if the claimant elects to file an annual claim for the 12-month period ending June 30; or

(3) for a period of less than 1 year, after 3 months following the end of the period for which the claim is filed.

(g) Except as provided in § 13-508 of this title, a claim for refund of sales and use tax may not be filed after 4 years from the date the tax was paid.

(h) Except for a claim under § 13-901(a)(1) or (2) of this title, a claim for refund of tobacco tax may not be filed after 1 year from the date of the event that caused the refund.

(i) A claim for refund or credit for overpayment of income tax attributable to a credit claimed under § 10-703 of this article for the payment of a state tax on income paid to another state may not be filed after the later of:

(1) the end of the limitation period otherwise prescribed under this section; or

(2) 1 year after the date the taxpayer received notification that the other state’s income tax was due.

(j) Notwithstanding subsection (c) of this section, a claim for refund or credit for overpayment of income tax attributable to a right to a reduction in a person’s Maryland income tax that is established by a decision of an administrative board or by an appeal of a decision of an administrative board may be filed within 1 year after the date of a final decision of the administrative board or a final decision of the highest court to which an appeal of a final decision of the administrative board is taken.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-1102 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1102
§13–1102.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an action to recover admissions and amusement tax, boxing and wrestling tax, motor fuel tax, or sales and use tax may not be brought after 4 years from the date on which the tax is due.

(b) (1) (i) An action to recover admissions and amusement tax, boxing and wrestling tax, or sales and use tax may be brought at any time if there is proof that the tax is not paid due to fraud or gross negligence.

(ii) An underpayment of 25% or more of the sales and use tax due is prima facie evidence of gross negligence.

(2) An action to recover motor fuel tax may be brought at any time if there is proof that the tax is not paid due to fraud.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-838 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-838
§13–838.
Status: in_force

(a) A person forfeits any interest, right, or title to property that is seized for violation of the alcoholic beverage tax laws if the person:

(1) fails to file a claim for return of the seized property within the time allowed under § 13–837 of this subtitle; or

(2) is adjudged guilty of violating the alcoholic beverage tax laws.

(b) (1) If, within the time allowed to file a claim under § 13–837 of this subtitle, a person who has a lien interest in property seized for violation of the alcoholic beverage tax law files a petition, the circuit court for the county in which property is seized shall proceed in rem to hear and determine the question of forfeiture of the interest by the lien holder.

(2) If the circuit court finds that the lien holder had knowledge of the intended unlawful use of the property, the interest, right, and title of a lien holder shall be forfeited.

(3) Absent a finding under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Comptroller or the Executive Director, as appropriate, in the best interest of the State may:

(i) pay the outstanding indebtedness secured by the lawful lien and keep the property; or

(ii) deliver the property to the lien holder.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-2207 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 22 / Section 13-2207
§13–2207.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Children’s Trust Fund.

(b) There is a Children’s Trust Fund.

(c) The purpose of the Fund is to provide funding for the Child Abuse Medical Providers (Maryland CHAMP) Initiative.

(d) The Department shall administer the Fund.

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

(f) The Fund consists of:

(1) Fees distributed to the Fund from the issuance of commemorative birth certificates under § 4-217(a)(3) of this article;

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

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

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

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

(i) (1) The Comptroller shall pay out money from the Fund as directed by the Secretary.

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

(i) The General Fund of the State; or

(ii) Any other special fund of the State.

(j) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-523 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-523
§13–523.
Status: in_force

(a) Forfeiture proceedings for real property may be brought in the jurisdiction where:

(1) the criminal charges are pending;

(2) the owner resides; or

(3) the real property is located.

(b) (1) If forfeiture proceedings for real property are brought in a jurisdiction other than where the real property is located, a notice of pending litigation shall be filed in the jurisdiction where the property is located.

(2) A notice of pending litigation required under this subsection shall include at least:

(i) the name and address of the owner of the real property;

(ii) a description of the real property; and

(iii) a description of the reasons for the filing of the forfeiture proceedings and notice of pending litigation.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1121 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 13 / Subtitle 11 / Section 13-1121
§13–1121.
Status: in_force

(a) The Authority may issue bonds to refund any of its bonds then outstanding, including the payment of any redemption premium and any interest accrued or to accrue to the earliest or any subsequent date of redemption, purchase, or maturity of the bonds.

(b) Refunding bonds may be issued in the discretion of the Authority and for any purpose authorized by this subtitle, including:

(1) (i) For the public purposes of realizing savings in the effective costs of debt service, directly or through a debt restructuring;

(ii) For alleviating impending or actual default; or

(iii) For any other public purpose that the Authority determines is in the best interests of and consistent with the Authority’s long-term financing plan;

(2) In one or more series; and

(3) In an amount in excess of that of the bonds to be refunded.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-1016 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 10 / Section 13A-1016
§13A–1016.
Status: in_force

A person subject to this title who willfully disobeys a lawful command of that person’s superior commissioned officer shall be punished as a court–martial may direct.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-1704 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 17 / Section 13-1704
§13–1704.
Status: in_force

The Board may not allow the transfer of a license unless the Board is presented with a receipt or certificate from the Director of Finance showing that all personal property taxes due the county or the State are paid.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-132 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-132
§13–132.
Status: in_force

(a) The County Commissioners of Washington County may designate a regular or contract employee to provide animal control services.

(b) The County Commissioners of Washington County may adopt an animal control ordinance for:

(1) licensing dogs, kennels, and pet shops;

(2) controlling rabid animals; and

(3) disposing of uncontrolled, vicious, or sick animals.

(c) The County Commissioners of Washington County may adopt an animal control ordinance to designate a private agency or unit of county government to:

(1) enforce the ordinance adopted under subsection (b) of this section;

(2) maintain records regarding the licensing, impounding, and disposing of animals coming into the custody of the private agency or unit of county government; and

(3) enter into contracts or agreements to provide for the disposal of animals.

(d) The County Commissioners of Washington County may adopt an animal control ordinance to provide for the designation of animal control shelters in the county.

(e) (1) An animal control officer in Washington County may issue and deliver a citation to a person believed to be committing a violation of an animal control ordinance.

(2) (i) The animal control officer shall keep a copy of the citation.

(ii) The citation shall bear a certification attesting to the truth of the matters set forth in the citation.

(3) The citation shall contain:

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

(ii) the nature of the violation;

(iii) the location and time of the violation;

(iv) the amount of the fine;

(v) the manner, location, and time in which the fine may be paid; and

(vi) a notice of the person’s right to elect to stand trial for the violation.

(f) (1) The County Commissioners of Washington County may adopt an animal control ordinance to create a quasi–judicial animal control authority for the county to hold public hearings to decide citations, complaints, and other controversies arising under the animal control ordinance, other than those filed with the District Court.

(2) Hearings held under this subsection are subject to the right of a party to file a petition for judicial review in the circuit court.

(3) The county commissioners may adopt rules and regulations to govern hearings held under this subsection.

(g) (1) A person who receives a citation under this section may elect to stand trial for the violation by filing with the animal control officer a notice of intention to stand trial at least 5 days before the date set forth in the citation for the payment of fines.

(2) After receiving a notice of intention to stand trial, the animal control officer shall forward the notice to the District Court, with a copy of the citation.

(3) After receiving the citation and notice, the District Court shall schedule the case for trial and notify the defendant of the trial date.

(4) All fines, penalties, or forfeitures collected by the District Court for violations of an ordinance adopted under this section shall be remitted to Washington County.

(5) In a proceeding before the District Court, a violation of an ordinance adopted under this section shall be prosecuted in the same manner as a municipal infraction under Title 6 of this article.

(6) The County Commissioners of Washington County may authorize the County Attorney, the State’s Attorney, or another attorney to prosecute a violation of an ordinance adopted under this section.

(7) If the District Court finds that a person has committed a violation of an ordinance adopted under this section, the person is liable for the costs of the court proceedings.

(h) (1) The County Commissioners of Washington County may adopt an animal control ordinance to provide that each violation of an ordinance adopted under this section is a misdemeanor and on conviction a person is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

(2) The county commissioners may:

(i) establish a schedule of additional fines for each violation; and

(ii) adopt procedures for the collection of fines.

(3) (i) If a person who receives a citation under this section for a violation fails to pay the fine by the date of payment set forth on the citation and fails to file a notice of intention to stand trial, a notice of the violation shall be sent to the person’s last known address.

(ii) If the citation is not satisfied within 15 days after the date the notice of violation is mailed, the person is subject to an additional fine not exceeding twice the amount of the original fine.

(iii) If the person who receives the citation does not pay the citation by the 36th day after the notice of violation is mailed, the animal control officer may request the District Court to adjudicate the violation.

(iv) After the animal control officer requests adjudication, the District Court shall schedule the case for trial and summon the defendant to appear.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-402 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-402
§13–402.
Status: reserved

It is public policy of the State that any substantial sum of money paid to a minor because of a claim, action, or judgment in tort should be preserved for the benefit of the minor.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-304 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-304
§13–304.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a county may license and regulate transient vendors in the county.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-202 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 2 / Section 13A-202
§13A–202.
Status: in_force

(a) A person authorized by this title or by 10 U.S.C. 47, or by regulations issued under either, to apprehend persons subject to this title, a marshal of a court–martial appointed pursuant to the provisions of this title, and a peace officer or civil officer having authority to apprehend offenders under the laws of the United States or of a state, may do so on probable cause that an offense has been committed and that the person apprehended committed it.

(b) Commissioned officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers have authority to quell quarrels, frays, and disorders among persons subject to this title and to apprehend persons subject to this title who take part therein.

(c) If an offender is apprehended outside the State, the offender’s return to the area must be in accordance with normal extradition procedures or by reciprocal agreement.

(d) No person authorized by this section to apprehend persons subject to this title or the place where such offender is confined, restrained, held, or otherwise housed may require payment of a fee or charge for so receiving, apprehending, confining, restraining, holding, or otherwise housing a person except as otherwise provided by law.

(e) A civil officer having authority to apprehend offenders under the laws of the United States or the State, or a military officer or noncommissioned officer subject to this title who has been authorized by the Governor by regulation or with the authority of the Adjutant General may summarily apprehend a person subject to this title and deliver the person into the custody of the State military forces.
Md. Code, Local Government § 13-105 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-105
§13–105.
Status: in_force

(a) Regardless of whether the dog bears the proper license tag required under this subtitle, a person may kill a dog that the person sees in the act of:

(1) pursuing, attacking, wounding, or killing poultry or livestock; or

(2) attacking a human being.

(b) A person who kills a dog under the circumstances described in subsection (a) of this section is immune from any civil liability or criminal penalty for the killing.

(c) (1) (i) The governing body of a county, by local law or ordinance, may provide for the compensation of a person whose poultry or livestock is destroyed or injured by a dog.

(ii) A local law or ordinance enacted under this section may require the sheriff of the county, a county official, or other person to:

1. appraise the damages sustained by the owner of the poultry or livestock that was destroyed or injured; and

2. report the findings to the governing body of the county.

(2) (i) If the owner of the dog cannot be determined, the governing body may compensate the owner of the poultry or livestock that was destroyed or injured, in accordance with the appraisal, from:

1. the dog license fund established under subsection (d) of this section; or

2. the county general fund.

(ii) A sworn report of the appraiser is prima facie evidence of the fairness of damages in each instance.

(iii) If the governing body determines the amount of the appraisal to be unfair, the governing body may award compensation in an amount that the governing body determines to be fair.

(3) (i) If the owner of the dog is known, the governing body shall direct the owner to euthanize the dog immediately.

(ii) If the owner refuses or neglects to euthanize the dog after being directed to do so by the governing body:

1. the owner is liable for damages to the same extent that the owner would be liable in a case of negligence or malicious destruction of property; and

2. the governing body may direct special officers to euthanize the dog.

(4) If the governing body does not adopt a local law or ordinance under this subsection, the county is not required to compensate a person for poultry or livestock destroyed or injured by a dog.

(d) (1) (i) The tax collector shall credit dog license fees to:

1. a separate fund; or

2. the county general fund.

(ii) The dog license fees may be used:

1. to pay damages for the injury and killing of poultry or other livestock in the county, in accordance with procedures set forth in a local law or ordinance adopted under subsection (c) of this section; and

2. as otherwise provided in this subtitle.

(2) (i) If the governing body enacts a local law or ordinance under subsection (c) of this section, claims shall be paid in the order in which the claims are filed and proved.

(ii) A person whose claim is not paid in a particular year due to lack of money available to satisfy the claim shall be paid out of the first money that subsequently becomes available.

(iii) A claim that is filed and proved, but remains unpaid, shall have preference over any subsequent claim.

(3) The governing body may spend any funds in excess of $1,000 remaining in a dog license fund after the payment of claims for any public purpose determined by the governing body to be appropriate.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 13-211 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-211
§13–211.
Status: in_force

(a) Each person licensed under the provisions of this subtitle shall insure and at all times keep insured, in his own name or as a coinsurer, all of the grain in the actual, physical control of the licensee.

(b) The amount of the insurance shall be the fair market value of the grain.

(c) The insurance shall include coverage against loss or damage by fire, lightning, inherent explosion, windstorm, cyclone, tornado, or other act of God.

(d) In the event of any loss or damage to grain or to the warehouse or warehouses, whether or not the loss was insured against, the grain dealer shall immediately notify the Secretary, and at the grain dealer’s own expense promptly take the steps necessary to collect any money which may be due as indemnity for the loss or damage.

(e) Upon request of the Secretary, each person licensed under this subtitle shall provide proof of insurance coverage as required by this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-530 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-530
§13–530.
Status: in_force

(a) The proceeds from a sale or the retention of property declared to be forfeited and any interest accrued shall be applied, first, to the proper expenses of the proceeding for forfeiture and resulting sale, including the expense of seizing and maintaining custody of the property and advertising.

(b) Any balance remaining after the distribution required under subsection (a) of this section shall be distributed to the General Fund of the State or of the political subdivision that seized the property.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-5401 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 54 / Section 13-5401
§13–5401.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Program” means the Reproductive Health Care Clinic Security Grant Program.

(3) “Reproductive health care clinic” means a health care provider, as defined in § 4–301(h)(1)(ii) of this article, that provides legally protected health care, as defined in § 4–301(j) of this article.

(b) There is a Reproductive Health Care Clinic Security Grant Program in the Department.

(c) The Secretary shall administer the Program.

(d) The purpose of the Program is to assist reproductive health care clinics in the State with the costs associated with security improvements, including interior and exterior facility hardening, perimeter lighting, fencing and other barriers, door locks and access control systems, security cameras, alarms, panic buttons, lockdown systems, and public address systems.

(e) The Secretary shall establish procedures for:

(1) The application and award processes; and

(2) The criteria a reproductive health care clinic must meet to qualify for a grant under the Program.

(f) The Department may not release, publish, or otherwise disclose:

(1) The personal information of an individual applying for, participating in, or administering a grant under the Program; or

(2) Information regarding a grant awarded under the Program if the disclosure would compromise the safety of the grant recipient.

(g) (1) For fiscal year 2026, the Governor may include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $500,000 to the Program.

(2) Up to 5% of the money appropriated to the Program may be used for administrative expenses.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-402 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-402
§13–402.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section or elsewhere in the Maryland Vehicle Law, each motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer driven on a highway shall be registered under this subtitle.

(2) If a motor vehicle required to be registered under this subtitle is not registered, a person may not park the unregistered motor vehicle on any:

(i) Public alley, street, or highway; or

(ii) Private property used by the public in general, including parking lots of shopping centers, condominiums, apartments, or town house developments.

(3) The provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection do not apply to a motor vehicle that is exempt from registration under this section or § 13–402.1 of this subtitle.

(b) Except as otherwise expressly authorized in this title, the Administration may not register or renew the registration of a vehicle unless the Administration has issued to the owner a certificate of title of the vehicle or has received an application for the certificate of title.

(c) Registration under this subtitle is not required for:

(1) A vehicle that is driven on a highway:

(i) In conformity with the provisions of this title relating to manufacturers, transporters, dealers, secured parties, owners or operators of special mobile equipment, or nonresidents; or

(ii) Under a temporary registration card issued by the Administration;

(2) A vehicle owned and used by the United States, unless an authorized officer or employee of the United States requests registration of the vehicle;

(3) A farm tractor or any farm equipment;

(4) A vehicle the front or rear wheels of which are lifted from the highway;

(5) A towed vehicle that is attached to the towing vehicle by a tow bar and for which no driver is necessary;

(6) A vehicle owned by and in the possession of a licensed dealer for purpose of sale;

(7) A vehicle owned by a new resident of this State during the first 60 days of residency provided the vehicle displays valid registration issued by the jurisdiction of the resident’s former domicile;

(8) New vehicles being operated as part of a shuttle, as defined in § 13–626 of this title, while following a registered vehicle displaying a shuttle permit issued by the Administration;

(9) A vehicle operated in connection with maritime commerce exclusively within any terminal owned or leased by the Maryland Port Administration;

(10) A snowmobile that is operated on highways and roadways as prescribed by § 25–102(a)(14) of this article;

(11) A golf cart that is operated on a highway in accordance with § 21–104.2 of this article;

(12) A golf cart that is operated on an Allegany County highway as allowed by the county under § 25–102(a)(16) of this article;

(13) A vehicle owned by an accredited consular or diplomatic officer of a foreign government and operated for official or personal purposes when the vehicle displays a valid diplomatic license plate issued by the United States government; or

(14) A personal delivery device that is operated on a roadway, sidewalk, shoulder, or crosswalk in accordance with § 21–104.3 of this article.

(d) (1) If a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer is registered in another state, displays current registration plates issued for it by that state, and is brought into this State by a nonresident for transporting seasonal farm workers to be employed on farms in this State or for work incidental to seasonal crop operations on farms in this State, the vehicle need not be registered in this State if:

(i) The vehicle is being used as an incidental part of harvesting operations within a distance of not more than 35 miles from the source of the crop; and

(ii) The owner of the vehicle has obtained an exemption permit for the vehicle, as provided in this subsection.

(2) When the Administration receives a certification by the Secretary of State Police that a vehicle is entitled to an exemption under this subsection, the Administration shall issue an exemption permit on the form the Secretary of State Police approves. The form shall be carried at all times by the driver of the vehicle for which it is issued or in a conspicuous place on the vehicle.

(3) The exemption permit is:

(i) Valid for a period of 90 days from the date of issue; and

(ii) Eligible for renewal under the procedure set forth in this subsection for an additional period of not more than 90 days in any 1 calendar year.

(4) The Secretary of State Police:

(i) May require a certificate of inspection of the equipment of the vehicle; and

(ii) Shall require a certificate of insurance by a company authorized to do business in this State, certifying that the vehicle is insured to the same extent as required of vehicles registered in this State.

(e) Except for members elected from this State, if a member of the United States Congress resides in this State during his term of office in the Congress, he need not register his vehicles in this State during that time.

(f) A trailer or semitrailer operated in intrastate service need not be registered in this State if:

(1) It is registered in another state;

(2) The truck tractor or other vehicle that is towing it is registered in this State; and

(3) The registered owner of the truck tractor or other towing vehicle has at least one trailer or semitrailer registered in this State for each truck tractor also registered in this State.

(g) (1) A trailer or semitrailer rented or leased in intrastate service need not be registered in this State if, subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection:

(i) The trailer or semitrailer has a chassis weight of 1,000 pounds or less;

(ii) The trailer or semitrailer is registered in another state; and

(iii) The owner of the trailer or semitrailer annually has registered in this State a number of these trailers and semitrailers that is at least equal to the average number of these trailers and semitrailers that the owner annually will have available in this State for rent or lease in intrastate service.

(2) If a person claims exemption for a trailer or semitrailer under this subsection, the person shall file annually with the Administration, at the time and in the manner that the Administration requires, an affidavit that sets forth, as to all such trailers and semitrailers that the person has available in all states for rent or lease:

(i) The total number annually registered in all states;

(ii) The total number annually registered in this State; and

(iii) The average total number annually available for rent or lease in this State.

(h) (1) A motor vehicle rented in intrastate service need not be registered in this State if, subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection:

(i) The motor vehicle is registered in another state; and

(ii) The owner of the motor vehicle annually has registered in this State a percentage of the total number of these motor vehicles in a rental fleet as determined under paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) The percentage of the total number of motor vehicles in a rental fleet that must be registered in this State is determined by dividing the gross revenue received in the preceding year for the use of such rental vehicles arising from all motor vehicle rental transactions occurring in this State by the total gross revenue received in the preceding year for the use of such rental vehicles arising from all motor vehicle rental transactions occurring in all jurisdictions in which the rental fleet is operated. The resulting percentage shall be applied to the total number of motor vehicles in the rental fleet and that figure, to the nearest whole number, shall be the number of rental motor vehicles that shall be fully registered and titled in this State.

(3) If a person claims exemption for a motor vehicle under this subsection, the person shall file annually with the Administration, at the time and in the manner that the Administration requires, an affidavit that sets forth, as to all such motor vehicles that the person has available in all states for rent:

(i) The gross revenue received in the preceding year for the use of such rental motor vehicles arising from all motor vehicle rental transactions occurring in Maryland; and

(ii) The total gross revenue received in the preceding year for the use of such rental motor vehicles arising from all motor vehicle rental transactions occurring in all jurisdictions.

(i) (1) A person may not rent to another person a motor vehicle or attempt to rent to another person a motor vehicle in this State in violation of this section.

(2) A person may not drive or attempt to drive a vehicle on any highway in this State in violation of this section.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-5105 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 51 / Section 13-5105
§13–5105.
Status: in_force

§13–5105. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 787 OF 2024 //

The purpose of the Commission is to make recommendations to improve the delivery of foundational public health services in the State.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1604 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 16 / Section 13-1604
§13–1604.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Subtitle 2 of this title and except as provided in § 13–1602.1 of this subtitle, a person may not conduct a casino night or operate any of the following gaming devices:

(1) a card game;

(2) a dice game; or

(3) roulette.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-505.1 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-505.1
§13–505.
Status: reserved

§13–505.1. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 372 OF 2025 //

(a) A raffle may be conducted by an organization that:

(1) is located in Baltimore City;

(2) spends a majority of the organization’s funds in Baltimore City for:

(i) fraternal purposes;

(ii) civic purposes;

(iii) purposes related to a veterans’ hospital;

(iv) purposes related to amateur athletics; or

(v) charitable purposes; and

(3) is affiliated with a professional Major League Baseball team that plays its home games in Baltimore City.

(b) (1) Before conducting a raffle, an organization shall obtain a written permit from the designated city agency.

(2) Before issuing a permit, the designated city agency shall ascertain the character of the organization to determine if the permit should be issued.

(c) (1) A permit issued to an organization under this section may not be transferred.

(2) The permit shall state that the raffle is required to be managed and operated only by members of the organization obtaining the permit.

(d) (1) (i) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the designated city agency may issue a single permit to an organization to hold raffles at multiple professional Major League Baseball games played in Baltimore City.

(ii) There is no limit on the number of raffles that an organization may conduct in conjunction with professional Major League Baseball games played in Baltimore City.

(2) A permit to hold raffles at multiple professional Major League Baseball games played in Baltimore City expires at the end of the calendar year in which the permit is issued.

(e) An organization conducting a raffle may:

(1) set the price of raffle tickets; and

(2) award prizes in merchandise and money in any amount.

(f) An organization conducting a raffle may not allow an individual or group of individuals to:

(1) benefit financially from the raffle; or

(2) receive any of the proceeds of the raffle for personal use or benefit.

(g) (1) A raffle ticket sold by an organization in conjunction with a professional Major League Baseball game played in Baltimore City:

(i) may only be sold using age–verification measures to ensure that the buyer is at least 18 years old;

(ii) may be sold and received in–person or on an electronic device only within the geographical boundaries described in paragraph (2) of this subsection; and

(iii) shall be sold and received not earlier than 1 hour before the official start of the baseball game and not later than the seventh inning of that baseball game.

(2) An organization conducting a raffle under this section:

(i) is not subject to § 12–108 of this article, provided that an individual may not purchase more than $50 worth of tickets or make more than one credit transaction each day; and

(ii) shall use a geofence to ensure that raffle tickets sold and received on an electronic device are sold and received within an area in Baltimore City that is bounded as follows: from the intersection of West Camden Street and South Howard Street, south on South Howard Street to West Conway Street, west on West Conway Street to South Eutaw Street, south on South Eutaw Street to West Lee Street, west on West Lee Street to Russell Street, north on Russell Street to South Paca Street, northeast on South Paca Street to West Camden Street, and east on West Camden Street to the intersection of West Camden Street and South Howard Street.
Md. Code, Election Law § 13-504.1 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-504.1
§13–504.
Status: in_force

§13–504.1.

As to contributions to the County Executive of Anne Arundel County or to a member of the Anne Arundel County Council or a candidate for election as the County Executive of Anne Arundel County or as a member of the Anne Arundel County Council, Title 5, Subtitle 8, Part XI of the General Provisions Article may apply.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-906 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-906
§13–906.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A determination of incapacity or debilitation under this subtitle shall:

(i) Be made by the attending physician to a reasonable degree of medical certainty;

(ii) Be in writing; and

(iii) Contain the attending physician’s opinion regarding the cause and nature of the parent’s incapacity or debilitation, and the extent and probable duration of the incapacity or debilitation.

(2) If a standby guardian’s identity is known to an attending physician, the attending physician shall provide a copy of a determination of incapacity or debilitation to the standby guardian.

(b) If requested by a standby guardian, an attending physician shall make a determination regarding the parent’s incapacity or debilitation for purposes of this subtitle.

(c) If the parent is able to comprehend the information, a standby guardian shall inform the parent of:

(1) The beginning of the standby guardian’s authority as a result of a determination of incapacity; and

(2) The parent’s right to revoke the authority promptly after receipt of the determination of incapacity.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-802 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-802
§13–802.
Status: in_force

If a petition is filed for the appointment of a guardian for a minor who is a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs beneficiary, a certificate of the Secretary or the Secretary’s authorized representative, setting forth the age of the minor as shown by the records of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the fact that appointment of a guardian is a condition precedent to the payment of any money due the minor from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs shall be prima facie evidence of the necessity for the appointment.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-407 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-407
§13–407.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both.

(b) (1) Any person who violates § 13–401 of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine of not more than $50,000 to be assessed by the Board.

(2) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Fund.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-703 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 7 / Section 13-703
§13–703.
Status: in_force

(a) The guardian of the person of a minor may not be required to post any bond or to file any accounts.

(b) Unless otherwise provided by the will appointing a guardian of the person, the guardian of the person may not be entitled to any compensation for serving as guardian of the person.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-901 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-901
§13–901.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to the wearing of:

(1) shoes, socks, shirts, ties, or scarfs; or

(2) trousers, overalls, overcoats, raincoats, field jackets, or headgear from which the service buttons, insignia, and other distinctive markings have been removed.

(b) Without authority under the laws of the United States or this State, a person may not wear a uniform or distinctive part of a uniform or an item similar to a uniform or a distinctive part of a uniform of:

(1) the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, or Coast Guard;

(2) the National Guard of this State, another state, or the United States;

(3) the Maryland Defense Force; or

(4) an auxiliary of any of the military units listed in this subsection.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine of not less than $100 and not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-1021 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 10 / Section 13-1021
§13–1021.
Status: in_force

A person who violates a regulation adopted by the Comptroller to carry out the provisions of Title 5 of this article is guilty of a crime and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-2502 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 25 / Section 13-2502
§13–2502.
Status: in_force

(a) From 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in:

(1) an establishment open to the public;

(2) a place of public entertainment; or

(3) a place at which setups or other component parts of mixed alcoholic beverages are sold under a license issued under the Business Regulation Article.

(b) An owner or a manager of an establishment or a place specified in subsection (a) of this section may not knowingly allow consumption of alcoholic beverages between the hours specified in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-406.1 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-406.1
§13–406.
Status: in_force

§13–406.1.

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

(2) “Law enforcement agency” means:

(i) A state, county, or municipal police department or agency;

(ii) A sheriff’s office; or

(iii) A federal law enforcement agency.

(3) “Outstanding warrant” means an arrest warrant that:

(i) A law enforcement agency has attempted, but failed, to serve on the individual named in the warrant due to the inability to locate the individual; and

(ii) Is at least 31 days old.

(4) “Primary law enforcement officer” means:

(i) In a municipal corporation, the chief of police, if any, or the chief’s designee;

(ii) In a county that has a county police department, the chief of police or the chief’s designee;

(iii) In a county without a police department, the sheriff or the sheriff’s designee;

(iv) In Baltimore City, the Police Commissioner or the Police Commissioner’s designee;

(v) The Secretary of State Police; or

(vi) The principal law enforcement officers of a federal law enforcement agency or the officer’s designee.

(b) Subject to subsection (h) of this section, on notification by a law enforcement agency that an applicant for vehicle registration is named in an outstanding warrant, the Administration shall refuse to register or transfer the registration of any vehicle owned by the applicant.

(c) (1) Before refusing to register or transfer the registration of a vehicle under subsection (b) of this section, the Administration shall notify the applicant of the proposed action and inform the applicant of the applicant’s right to contest the accuracy of the information on which the refusal is based.

(2) Any contest under this subsection shall be limited to whether the Administration has mistaken the identity of the individual named in the outstanding warrant or the individual whose registration or transfer of registration has been refused.

(d) An individual named in an outstanding warrant may appeal a decision of the Administration under this section to refuse to register or transfer the registration of the individual’s vehicle.

(e) An applicant shall be referred to the law enforcement agency that notified the Administration of the outstanding warrant to resolve any question of whether the outstanding warrant has been satisfied.

(f) (1) The Administration shall continue the refusal to register or transfer the registration of a vehicle owned by an individual named in an outstanding warrant until:

(i) The Administration is ordered by a court to register or transfer the registration of the vehicle; or

(ii) A law enforcement agency notifies the Administration that:

1. The individual named in the outstanding warrant has been arrested; or

2. The outstanding warrant has been otherwise satisfied.

(2) On receipt of an order or notice under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Administration shall allow the applicant to register the vehicle or transfer the registration unless the registration or transfer has been restricted under any other provision of the Maryland Vehicle Law.

(g) (1) The Administration, in consultation with the primary law enforcement officers of the State, shall adopt regulations to implement this section.

(2) The regulations shall include:

(i) Criteria that a law enforcement agency must meet prior to notifying the Administration that an individual is named in an outstanding warrant;

(ii) A procedure for informing an individual named in an outstanding warrant:

1. That the registration or transfer of the registration of the individual’s vehicle has been refused; and

2. Of the manner in which the individual may contest or resolve the refusal;

(iii) A procedure that must be followed by a law enforcement agency to notify the Administration of changes in the status of an outstanding warrant; and

(iv) A procedure for the Administration to carry out the refusal of registration as authorized under this section.

(h) If a law enforcement agency meets the criteria established under subsection (g) of this section, the Administration shall enter into an agreement with the appropriate primary law enforcement officer that provides for the notification to the Administration of persons named in outstanding warrants.

(i) (1) In addition to any other fee or penalty provided by law, the owner of a vehicle refused registration under this section shall pay a fee established by the Administration before renewal of the registration of the vehicle.

(2) The fee under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be retained by the Administration and may not be credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account for distribution under § 8-403 or § 8-404 of this article.

(j) The procedures specified in this section are in addition to any other penalty provided by law for the failure to meet the demands specified in a warrant.

(k) This section may not be construed to require the Administration to arrest a person named in an outstanding warrant.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-213 — MD Code / Article get / Title 13 / Subtitle 2 / Section 13-213
§13–213.
Status: in_force

All the provisions of § 15–102 of this article with respect to the powers of a fiduciary and the manner of exercise of those powers and Title 15, Subtitle 6 of this article are applicable to a guardian.
Md. Code, Environment § 13-502 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 13 / Subtitle 5 / Section 13-502
§13–502.
Status: in_force

Unless authorized to practice well drilling under this title, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise that the person is authorized to practice well drilling in this State.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-811 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13 / Subtitle 8 / Section 13-811
§13–811.
Status: in_force

(a) No excuse is valid for absence from an assembly except:

(1) good faith absence from the place where the assembly is ordered;

(2) illness of the individual that prevents the individual’s attention to ordinary pursuits;

(3) sickness in the individual’s family that requires the individual’s personal care and presence; or

(4) any other reason that the court finds satisfactory.

(b) No excuse is valid for absence from an annual inspection except:

(1) illness of the individual that would prevent attendance; or

(2) illness in the individual’s family that requires the individual’s personal care and presence.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-313 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-313
§13–313.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may issue a temporary license to an applicant who, except for passing an examination otherwise required under this subtitle, has met the appropriate education and experience requirements of this subtitle for a physical therapist license or a physical therapy assistant license under § 13–302 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) A temporary license issued to an individual who has completed a physical therapy curriculum authorizes the holder to practice physical therapy under direct supervision while the temporary license is effective.

(2) A temporary license issued to an individual who has completed a physical therapy assistant curriculum authorizes the holder to practice limited physical therapy under direct supervision while the temporary license is effective.

(c) A temporary license is valid until:

(1) 90 days after issuance;

(2) The Board issues a full license to practice physical therapy or limited physical therapy to the holder of the temporary license; or

(3) The Board revokes the temporary license.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 13-2003 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 13 / Subtitle 20 / Section 13-2003
§13–2003.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A holder of a Class A beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to midnight.

(2) From 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., the license holder may sell beer and wine on the Sunday immediately before:

(i) Christmas Day;

(ii) New Year’s Day;

(iii) Rosh Hashanah; and

(iv) Yom Kippur.

(3) The license holder may sell beer and wine on the two Sundays immediately before Passover if:

(i) the license holder does not sell beer and wine on the two Saturdays immediately before Passover;

(ii) the sales are conducted on those Sundays from 6 a.m. to midnight; and

(iii) the sales are limited to beer and wine that are “kosher for Passover”.

(b) (1) A holder of a Class B beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on each day of the week from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(2) The license holder may sell beer and wine at a bar or counter on Sunday.

(3) From 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., the holder of a Class B on–sale and off–sale beer and wine license may sell beer and wine for off–premises consumption on the Sunday immediately before:

(i) Christmas Day;

(ii) New Year’s Day;

(iii) Rosh Hashanah; and

(iv) Yom Kippur.

(c) (1) A holder of a Class C beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on each day of the week from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(2) The license holder may sell beer and wine at a bar or counter on Sunday.

(d) (1) A holder of a Class D beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(2) From 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., a holder of a Class D on–sale and off–sale beer and wine license may sell beer and wine for off–premises consumption on the Sunday immediately before:

(i) Christmas Day;

(ii) New Year’s Day;

(iii) Rosh Hashanah; and

(iv) Yom Kippur.
Md. Code, Education § 13-101 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-101
§13–101.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the University of Maryland Global Campus:

(1) Operate as Maryland’s open university serving nontraditional students who reside in Maryland, the United States, and throughout the world;

(2) Provide the citizens of Maryland with affordable, open access higher education; and

(3) Continue as a leader in distributed higher education.

(b) (1) There is a University of Maryland Global Campus which is not a new constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.

(2) As a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland, the University of Maryland Global Campus is an instrumentality of the State.

(3) The exercise by the University of Maryland Global Campus of its powers, including its overseas operations, is the performance of an essential public function.

(c) The provisions of § 12–105(a) of this article do not apply to the overseas operations of the University of Maryland Global Campus. The institution may spend the appropriation without the approval of the Board of Public Works and without submitting a detailed budget schedule to the Board of Public Works.

(d) The University of Maryland Global Campus shall prepare an annual financial information statement for the next following fiscal year and shall submit the statement to the Department of Budget and Management each year before October 1. The annual financial information statement shall include for the next following fiscal year:

(1) An estimate of the total revenues of the University of Maryland Global Campus, including revenues from tuitions, fees, gifts, grants, and interest income;

(2) An estimate of the value of services which the other units of the University System of Maryland and other State agencies provide to the University of Maryland Global Campus; and

(3) An estimate of the total cost of salaries and personnel benefits for employees of the University of Maryland Global Campus.

(e) (1) The interest or income from the investment of the funds of the University of Maryland Global Campus by the State Treasurer shall be credited to the University of Maryland Global Campus.

(2) Any unexpended or unencumbered balance of the annual appropriation for the University of Maryland Global Campus, except any appropriation from the General Fund of the State, shall not revert to the General Fund of the State at the end of the State’s fiscal year.

(f) The University of Maryland Global Campus may:

(1) Purchase, lease, or rent motor vehicles for use in overseas programs; and

(2) Purchase, lease, or rent mechanical or electronic data or information processing equipment and related services for its overseas programs.

(g) (1) Each year the University of Maryland Global Campus shall cause an independent certified public accountant to prepare audited financial statements of the University of Maryland Global Campus in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards accompanied by the auditor’s report on the statements.

(2) The provisions of § 12–105(f) of this article do not apply to the University of Maryland Global Campus overseas programs.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-936.2 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 9 / Section 13-936.2
§13–936.
Status: in_force

§13–936.2.

(a) In this section, “historic motor vehicle” means a Class E (truck) with a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 10,000 pounds, Class F (tractor), or a Class M (multipurpose) motor home that:

(1) Is at least 25 years old;

(2) Has not been substantially altered from the manufacturer’s original design; and

(3) Meets criteria contained in regulations adopted by the Administration.

(b) In this section, “historic motor vehicle” does not include a vehicle that has been remanufactured or reconstructed as a replica of an original vehicle.

(c) If registered with the Administration under this section, every historic motor vehicle is a Class L (historic) vehicle.

(d) Except as provided in subsection (i) of this section, for each Class L (historic) vehicle, the annual registration fee is $25.50.

(e) (1) A historic motor vehicle registered under this section may not be used for:

(i) General daily transportation; or

(ii) Any commercial transportation of passengers or property on highways.

(2) In applying for registration of a historic motor vehicle under this section, the owner of the vehicle shall submit with the application a certification that the vehicle for which the application is made:

(i) Will be maintained for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, and similar uses;

(ii) Will not be used for:

1. General daily transportation; or

2. Any commercial transportation of passengers or property on highways; and

(iii) Is insured by a historic vehicle, a show vehicle, or an antique vehicle insurance policy.

(f) Except as provided in § 13–936.1 of this subtitle, on registration of a vehicle under the section, the Administration shall issue a special, historic motor vehicle registration plate of the size and design that the Administration determines.

(g) Unless the presence of the equipment was specifically required by a statute of this State as a condition of sale when the vehicle was manufactured, the presence of any specific equipment is not required for the operation of a vehicle registered under this section.

(h) (1) A vehicle registered under this section is exempt from any statute that requires periodic vehicle inspections or that requires the use and inspection of emission controls.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection may not be construed to limit the authority of a police officer to issue a safety equipment repair order for defective equipment under § 23–105 of this article.

(i) (1) For a motor vehicle manufactured at least 60 years prior to the current model year, there is a onetime registration fee of $50.00.

(2) Registration of a motor vehicle described in paragraph (1) of this subsection is not transferable to a subsequent owner.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 13-619 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-619
§13–619.
Status: in_force

The objectives of the plan are to:

(1) guide a coordinated, adjusted, efficient, and economic development of the region in a manner that will best promote the health, safety, order, convenience, prosperity, and welfare of the residents of the region in accordance with present and future needs and resources;

(2) provide for patterns of urbanization and the uses of land and resources for trade, industry, recreation, forestry, agriculture, and tourism;

(3) create conditions favorable to the development of human resources;

(4) identify the public interest and the necessity for public action and intergovernmental cooperation and coordination in the region; and

(5) coordinate with efforts of the private sector in the region.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-315 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-315
§13–315.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed physical therapist, licensed physical therapist assistant, or holder of a restricted license or temporary license may not surrender the license nor may the license lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the licensee.

(b) The Board may set conditions on its agreement with the licensee under investigation or against whom charges are pending to accept surrender of the license.

(c) An individual whose license has been suspended or revoked by the Board shall return the license to the Board. If the suspended or revoked license has been lost, the individual shall file with the Board a statement verifying that the individual’s license has been lost.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 13-607 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 13 / Subtitle 6 / Section 13-607
§13–607.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “agency equipment” means a badge, clothing, or other equipment that:

(1) belongs to a private detective agency; and

(2) bears the name, trade name, or trademark of the private detective agency.

(b) If a private detective agency issues agency equipment for use by an individual who is associated with or employed by the agency, the individual shall return the agency equipment to the agency within 10 days after:

(1) the termination of the individual’s association or employment with the agency; or

(2) the written request of an authorized representative of the agency.
Md. Code, Health - General § 13-4702 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 13 / Subtitle 47 / Section 13-4702
§13–4702.
Status: in_force

There is an Abortion Care Clinical Training Program in the Department.
Md. Code, Transportation § 13-112 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-112
§13–112.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in § 13-113 of this subtitle, if an owner transfers his interest in a vehicle, other than by the creation of a security interest, the owner shall, at the time of the delivery of the vehicle, execute an assignment and warranty of title to the transferee, with a statement of each security interest, lien, or other encumbrance on the vehicle, in the space provided for that purpose on the certificate.

(b) Except as provided in § 13-113 of this subtitle, if an owner transfers his interest in a vehicle, other than by the creation of a security interest, the owner shall, at the time of the delivery of the vehicle, deliver the certificate of title to the transferee.

(c) (1) Except as provided in § 13-113 of this subtitle, promptly after delivery to the transferee of the vehicle, the transferee shall:

(i) Complete an application for a new certificate of title, either in the space provided for that purpose on the certificate or as the Administration otherwise requires; and

(ii) Mail or deliver the certificate and application to the Administration.

(2) If the Administration does not receive the certificate and application within 30 days after delivery of the vehicle to the transferee, the Administration, in its discretion, may assess the applicant with an additional service fee established by the Administration for making the transfer of title.

(d) (1) A person may not knowingly sell, transfer, or otherwise dispose of any vehicle that has been used as a taxicab unless the person attaches to the certificate of title a signed statement to the effect that the vehicle has been used as a taxicab.

(2) On receipt of a certificate of title to which is attached the information required by this subsection, the Administration shall place on the new certificate of title it issues a notation appropriate to convey this information to the new owner of the vehicle.

(e) No person other than a dealer may buy in this State and no person may sell in this State any used vehicle of a type for which a certificate of title is required under this subtitle unless:

(1) A certificate of title of the vehicle has been issued by the Administration or by another state or country; or

(2) A certificate of registration of the vehicle has been issued by a state or country that does not issue certificates of title of such vehicles.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-407.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-407.1
§13–407.
Status: in_force

§13–407.1.

If, after a hearing under § 13-317 of this title, the Board finds that there are grounds under § 13-316 of this title to suspend or revoke a license to practice physical therapy or limited physical therapy, to reprimand a licensee, or to refuse to license an applicant, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000 in addition to suspending or revoking the license or reprimanding the licensee.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1205 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 13 / Subtitle 12 / Section 13-1205
§13–1205.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not authorize the use of a slot machine or coin machine for gambling purposes.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A-803 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 13A / Subtitle 8 / Section 13A-803
§13A–803.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Whenever a sentence of a court–martial as lawfully adjudged and approved includes a forfeiture of pay or allowances in addition to confinement not suspended, the forfeiture may apply to pay or allowances becoming due on or after the date the sentence is approved by the convening authority.

(2) A forfeiture may not extend to any pay or allowances accrued before the date specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, any period of confinement included in a sentence of a court–martial begins to run from the date the sentence is adjudged by the court–martial.

(2) Periods during which the sentence to confinement is suspended or deferred shall be excluded in computing the service of the term of confinement.

(c) All other sentences of courts–martial are effective on the date ordered executed.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 13-105 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 13 / Subtitle 1 / Section 13-105
§13–105.
Status: in_force

Subject to the approval of the Treasurer, the Comptroller by regulation may provide for payment in funds that are immediately available to the State of any delinquent unpaid tax liability for:

(1) income tax withheld by an employer;

(2) income tax from a corporation; or

(3) sales and use tax.
Md. Code, Education § 13-405 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 13 / Subtitle 4 / Section 13-405
§13–405.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This section shall be effective only if the transfer or lease authorized by this subtitle occurs.

(2) This section shall be void if the Medical System Corporation no longer operates Montebello.

(b) The Medical System Corporation shall cause annual audited financial statements for Montebello to be prepared and filed with the Governor and the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee as soon as practicable following the close of each fiscal year.

(c) The Medical System Corporation shall submit with the annual audited financial statements for Montebello a report on the amount of uncompensated care provided at Montebello for the fiscal year.

(d) In recognition of the provision of uncompensated care by Montebello and to assist with the capital financial needs of Montebello specified as part of the transfer under § 13–402 of this subtitle, the State shall pay the Medical System Corporation:

(1) In fiscal year 1993, $6,129,942;

(2) In fiscal year 1994, $5,500,000;

(3) In fiscal year 1995, $5,000,000;

(4) In fiscal year 1996, $5,000,000;

(5) In fiscal year 1997, $5,000,000; and

(6) In each fiscal year thereafter, an amount jointly agreed upon by the Maryland Department of Health and the Medical System Corporation and calculated to enable the Medical System Corporation to continue to provide uncompensated care by Montebello and to assist with the capital financial needs of Montebello specified as part of the transfer under § 13–402 of this subtitle.

(e) If the Health Services Cost Review Commission sets rates for services rendered at Montebello, then the Governor shall include in the budget bill each year an appropriation to the Medical System Corporation equal to the difference between the pension costs for Montebello University employees and employees of the Medical System Corporation working at Montebello and participating in the State Retirement and Pension Systems and the pension costs permitted by the Health Services Cost Review Commission in the rates for Montebello.

(f) The Health Services Cost Review Commission may not set rates for the services rendered at Montebello until:

(1) State law authorizes the State Medical Assistance Program to reimburse the Medical System Corporation at commission rates for services rendered at Montebello; and

(2) The United States Department of Health and Human Services agrees to accept commission rates as a method of providing federal financial participation in the State Medical Assistance Program.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 13-318 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 13 / Subtitle 3 / Section 13-318
§13–318.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Draft” does not include a credit or debit card sales draft.

(3) “Drawer” means the individual who makes or signs a check or other draft.

(b) Subject to the provisions of subsection (c) of this section, as a condition of accepting a check or other draft as payment for consumer credit, goods, realty, or services, a person may not request or record the account number of any credit card of the drawer of the check or other draft.

(c) The provisions of this section do not prohibit a person from:

(1) Requesting the drawer to display a credit card for purposes only of identification or credit worthiness;

(2) Requesting or recording the type or issuer of a credit card of the drawer; or

(3) Recording the number and expiration date of a credit card if the person requesting the information has agreed with the credit card issuer to cash checks as a service to the issuer’s cardholders and the issuer has agreed to guarantee payment of cardholder checks cashed by that person.