Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2-102 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-102
§2–102.
Status: in_force

Unless the context otherwise requires, this title applies to transactions in goods; it does not apply to any transaction which although in the form of an unconditional contract to sell or present sale is intended to operate only as a security transaction nor does this title impair or repeal any statute regulating sales to consumers, farmers or other specified classes of buyers.
Md. Code, Health - General § 2-502.1 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-502.1
§2–502.
Status: reserved

§2–502.1.

(a) There is an Inspector General in the Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Health.

(b) (1) An individual is eligible to be the Inspector General only if the individual executes an affidavit stating that the individual will not accept appointment to, or be a candidate for, a State or local office:

(i) During the period of service as the Inspector General; and

(ii) For at least 3 years immediately after the individual last serves as the Inspector General.

(2) The Inspector General shall renew the affidavit every 2 years during the period of service.

(3) A failure to renew the affidavit under this subsection shall subject the Inspector General to removal from office under this section.

(c) (1) The Inspector General shall be appointed unanimously by the Governor, the Attorney General, and the State Treasurer, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

(2) The term of the Inspector General is 5 years, beginning July 1 after the appointment of the Inspector General.

(3) At the end of a term, the Inspector General shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed.

(4) If a vacancy occurs in the Office, an interim Inspector General shall be appointed as successor to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(d) The Inspector General may be removed unanimously by the Governor, the Attorney General, and the State Treasurer for:

(1) Misconduct in office;

(2) Persistent failure to perform the duties of the Office; or

(3) Conduct prejudicial to the proper administration of justice.

(e) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Inspector General must be professionally qualified through experience or education in at least one of the following areas:

(i) Law;

(ii) Auditing;

(iii) Government operations;

(iv) Financial management; or

(v) Health policy.

(2) If the Inspector General is professionally qualified in the area of health policy, the Inspector General also must be professionally qualified through experience or education in at least one of the other areas listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(f) (1) The Inspector General is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.

(2) Funding for the Office shall be as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 2-401 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-401
§2–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Correctional unit” means a unit of Maryland State or local government that is directly responsible for the care, custody, and control of individuals committed to the custody of the unit for the commission or alleged commission of a crime or an act that would be a crime if committed by an adult.

(2) “Correctional unit” includes:

(i) the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services;

(ii) the Department of Juvenile Services; and

(iii) the office of the sheriff of a county or other unit of government with responsibility for operating a local correctional facility or county detention center.

(c) “Mutual aid agreement” means a written agreement to establish and carry out a plan to assist in providing temporary services to alleviate an emergency situation at a facility operated by a correctional unit.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-304 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-304
§2–304.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class 3 beer and wine wholesaler’s license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to:

(1) acquire beer and wine from:

(i) a license holder that is authorized to sell and deliver the beer and wine to a wholesaler; and

(ii) a holder of a nonresident dealer’s permit or a resident dealer’s permit that is authorized to sell and deliver beer and wine; and

(2) sell and deliver beer and wine from the licensed premises to:

(i) a license holder or permit holder in the State; and

(ii) an authorized person outside the State.

(c) The annual license fee is $1,500.

(d) The license holder may use an additional location for the warehousing, sale, and delivery of beer and wine:

(1) if approved by the Executive Director following submission of a separate application for each location; and

(2) on the payment of a $1,500 fee for each additional location.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 2-109 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-109
§2–109.
Status: in_force

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

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

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

(4) “Veteran” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

(b) The Secretary shall adopt regulations for the office of the Secretary.

(c) (1) The Secretary shall review regulations proposed by a unit in the Department.

(2) The Secretary may approve, disapprove, or revise regulations proposed by a unit in the Department.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary shall adopt regulations to govern the policies and management of correctional facilities in the Department in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to a guideline pertaining to the routine internal management of correctional facilities in the Division of Correction.

(3) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Secretary shall adopt regulations that provide for a requirement that:

1. a correctional officer hired on or after October 1, 2007, for employment in any unit of the Division of Correction shall be at least 21 years old; and

2. a correctional officer hired on or after October 1, 2008, for employment in any unit of the Division of Pretrial Detention and Services or the Patuxent Institution shall be at least 21 years old.

(ii) The regulations adopted under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall exempt any honorably discharged veteran or honorably discharged reserve component member of the uniformed services from the minimum age requirement.
Md. Code, Insurance § 2-401 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-401
§2–401.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Fraud Division” means the Insurance Fraud Division in the Administration.

(c) “Insurance fraud” means:

(1) a violation of Title 27, Subtitle 4 of this article;

(2) theft, as set out in §§ 7–101 through 7–104 of the Criminal Law Article:

(i) from a person regulated under this article; or

(ii) by a person regulated under this article or an officer, director, agent, or employee of a person regulated under this article;

(3) a violation of § 9–1106 of the Labor and Employment Article; or

(4) any other fraudulent activity that is committed by or against a person regulated under this article and is a violation of:

(i) Title 1, Subtitle 3 of the Agriculture Article;

(ii) Title 19, Subtitle 2 or Subtitle 3 of the Business Regulation Article;

(iii) Title 14, Subtitle 29, § 11–810, or § 14–1317 of the Commercial Law Article;

(iv) the Criminal Law Article other than Title 8, Subtitle 2, Part II or § 10–614;

(v) Title 12, Subtitle 9 of the Financial Institutions Article;

(vi) § 14–127 of the Real Property Article;

(vii) § 6–301 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article;

(viii) § 109 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Caroline County;

(ix) § 4–103 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Carroll County; or

(x) § 8A–1 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Talbot County.
Md. Code, Real Property § 2-112 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-112
§2–112.
Status: in_force

A covenant by a grantor in a deed “that he will execute further assurances of the land as may be requisite” has the same effect as if the grantor had covenanted that he at any time on any reasonable request, at the expense of the grantee, will do any further act and execute any further instrument to perfect the grant and assure to the grantee the lands granted, or intended to be granted, as shall be reasonably required by the grantee or his attorney.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 2-315 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-315
§2–315.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Law Enforcement Coordinating Council within the Department.

(b) The purpose of the Council is to prevent and reduce crime by:

(1) coordinating and focusing State resources; and

(2) ensuring interagency communications and intelligence–sharing.

(c) The Council consists of the following members:

(1) the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services, or the Secretary’s designee;

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

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

(4) the Secretary of Housing and Community Development, or the Secretary’s designee;

(5) the Secretary of Emergency Management, or the Secretary’s designee;

(6) the Director of the Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center, or the Director’s designee;

(7) the Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy, or the Executive Director’s designee;

(8) the Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee;

(9) the chief of the largest law enforcement agency in each county, or the chief’s designee;

(10) the chief of the largest law enforcement agency in the City of Annapolis, or the chief’s designee;

(11) the chief of the largest law enforcement agency in Ocean City, or the chief’s designee;

(12) the chief of the Maryland Transit Administration Police, or the chief’s designee;

(13) the chief of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police, or the chief’s designee; and

(14) the chief of the WMATA Metro Transit Police, or the chief’s designee.

(d) The Secretary shall serve as the chair of the Council.

(e) The Department shall provide staff for the Council.

(f) A member of the Council:

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

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

(g) (1) The Council shall prepare and revise, as necessary, a comprehensive crime plan for the State or for each region of the State.

(2) The plan under paragraph (1) of this subsection may:

(i) identify State resources and assets that State agencies are using to:

1. support law enforcement activities; and

2. provide support services for communities with the greatest concentration of crime;

(ii) establish law enforcement regions in the State based on public safety commonalities and priorities across jurisdictions;

(iii) specify strategies to:

1. share intelligence between law enforcement agencies;

2. develop patrol agreements across jurisdictions; and

3. provide mutual aid to law enforcement agencies across jurisdictions;

(iv) establish targeted initiatives, including initiatives relating to warrants, early crime alert and risk assessment tools, and data–sharing;

(v) identify regions for the establishment of regional law enforcement councils under § 2–316 of this subtitle; and

(vi) identify areas where law enforcement agencies can collaborate to provide support and human services to individuals most likely to be victims or perpetrators of crime.

(h) (1) The Council shall meet at least twice each year.

(2) The Governor, or the Governor’s designee, shall attend at least one meeting of the Council each year.

(i) The Council may invite other chiefs of law enforcement entities to participate in the Council.

(j) On or before December 1 each year, the Council shall submit a report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly concerning its activities and recommendations.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-719 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 2 / Subtitle 7 / Section 2-719
§2–719.
Status: in_force

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Program Evaluation Act, the provisions of this subtitle and of any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2026.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 2-502 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-502
§2–502.
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that public buildings that lack facilities for handicapped individuals:

(1) create a substantial risk of death or injury to handicapped individuals and others in both normal and emergency conditions; and

(2) impair the full use and enjoyment of the public buildings by handicapped individuals for education, employment, recreation, training, or treatment.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 2-314 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-314
§2–314.
Status: in_force

In accordance with its regulations, the Board may reinstate the license of an individual who has failed to renew the license for any reason or is on emeritus status under § 2–313.1 of this subtitle if the individual:

(1) otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

(2) except as provided under § 2–313.1 of this subtitle, complies with each continuing education requirement that the Board sets for this purpose; and

(3) except as provided under § 2–313.1 of this subtitle, pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2A-307 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2A / Subtitle 3 / Section 2A-307
§2A–307.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in § 2A-306, a creditor of a lessee takes subject to the lease contract.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3) of this section and in §§ 2A-306 and 2A-308, a creditor of a lessor takes subject to the lease contract unless the creditor holds a lien that attached to the goods before the lease contract became enforceable.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in §§ 9-317, 9-321, and 9-323, a lessee takes a leasehold interest subject to a security interest held by a creditor of the lessor.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-2004 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 2 / Subtitle 20 / Section 2-2004
§2–2004.
Status: in_force

(a) A nonprofit organization or an institution of higher education is qualified to receive a grant in accordance with this subtitle if the Department determines:

(1) With respect to a nonprofit organization, that the nonprofit organization is incorporated or maintains its principal place of business in an urban area;

(2) That the entity works to increase the viability of urban farming and improve access to urban–grown foods; and

(3) That the entity will provide direct training and ongoing technical assistance, in accordance with a program that is certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture or the Department, to urban agricultural producers that receive a grant under this subtitle.

(b) An urban agricultural producer is qualified to receive a grant in accordance with this subtitle if the Department determines that the urban agricultural producer will complete a new farming training or continuing education program.

(c) Within 90 days after the end of a grant cycle, a qualified nonprofit organization that received a grant in accordance with this subtitle shall submit a report to the Department that includes the following information:

(1) The names and locations of urban agricultural producers that received funds under the Program;

(2) The dollar amount of funds awarded to each urban agricultural producer; and

(3) The impact of the Program on increasing the viability of urban farming and improving access to urban–grown foods.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 2-602.1 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-602.1
§2–602.
Status: in_force

§2–602.1.

The Treasurer shall maintain all securities other than physical securities with:

(1) any institution incorporated under the laws of the State as a State bank, trust company, or savings bank;

(2) any national banking association that has its principal office in the State; or

(3) any trust company, as defined in § 1-101 of the Estates and Trusts Article.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 2-317 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-317
§2–317.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under § 2-315 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 Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(c) The Board may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.

(d) (1) The Board may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence in connection with any proceeding under this section.

(2) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this subsection, on petition of the Board, a circuit court may compel compliance with the subpoena.

(e) 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, Natural Resources § 2-203 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-203
§2–203.
Status: in_force

The Director of the Survey shall exercise any power or duty and general supervision over matters conferred upon the Survey by law, subject to the authority of the Secretary.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-505 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-505
§2–505.
Status: in_force

(a) A majority of the full authorized membership of the Committee is a quorum.

(b) The Department of Legislative Services shall provide staff assistance to the Committee.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 2-106.9 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-106.9
§2–106.
Status: in_force

§2–106.9.

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the State Occupational Mechanical Licensing Boards’ Fund.

(b) This section applies to the following occupational licensing boards:

(1) the State Board of Master Electricians established under Title 6 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article;

(2) the State Board of Stationary Engineers established under Title 6.5 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article;

(3) the State Board of Plumbing established under Title 12 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article; and

(4) the State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air–Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors established under Title 9A of this article.

(c) (1) There is a State Occupational Mechanical Licensing Boards’ Fund in the Department.

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

(d) (1) Except as otherwise provided by law, each occupational licensing board described in subsection (b) of this section shall pay all fees collected to the Comptroller.

(2) The Comptroller shall distribute the fees to the Fund.

(e) The Fund shall be used to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of each occupational licensing board described in subsection (b) of this section.

(f) The Secretary or a designee of the Secretary shall administer the Fund.

(g) The legislative auditor shall audit the accounts and transactions of the Fund as provided in § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.

(h) At the end of each fiscal year, any unspent and unencumbered portion of the Fund in excess of $100,000 shall revert to the General Fund of the State.

(i) Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 2-3B-06 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 2 / Subtitle 3B / Section 2-3B-06
§2–3B–06.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensed audiology assistant shall assist the practice of audiology under the general supervision of a licensed audiologist.

(b) A licensed audiologist may provide general supervision for not more than two licensed audiology assistants at any time.
Md. Code, Transportation § 2-103.2 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-103.2
§2–103.
Status: in_force

§2–103.2.

If the Treasurer invests money of the Department, the Treasurer shall credit the interest or other income from the investment to the appropriate account of the Department.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 2-402 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-402
§2–402.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In accordance with the State budget, the Secretary shall appoint the employees that the Secretary considers necessary for the efficient administration of the Department.

(2) The Secretary shall make each appointment from a list of eligible candidates in accordance with the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(b) Each appointee to the Department shall:

(1) be a resident of the State on the date of appointment; and

(2) have the character, education, and other qualifications established by the Secretary under this title.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2A-221 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2A / Subtitle 2 / Section 2A-221
§2A–221.
Status: in_force

If a lease contract requires goods identified when the lease contract is made, and the goods suffer casualty without fault of the lessee, the lessor or the supplier before delivery, or the goods suffer casualty before risk of loss passes to the lessee pursuant to the lease agreement or § 2A-219, then:

(a) If the loss is total, the lease contract is avoided; and

(b) If the loss is partial or the goods have so deteriorated as to no longer conform to the lease contract, the lessee may nevertheless demand inspection and at his (or her) option either treat the lease contract as avoided or, except in a finance lease, accept the goods with due allowance from the rent payable for the balance of the lease term for the deterioration or the deficiency in quantity but without further right against the lessor.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-331 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-331
§2–331.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only in Queen Anne’s County.

(b) (1) The Sheriff of Queen Anne’s County shall receive an annual salary set by the County Commissioners of Queen Anne’s County of at least $10,000.

(2) The Sheriff shall appoint a chief deputy sheriff, or the managerial equivalent, who shall:

(i) Receive an annual salary set by the County Commissioners of at least $4,500; and

(ii) Serve at the pleasure of the Sheriff.

(3) (i) The Sheriff may appoint the number of assistant deputy sheriffs as the County Commissioners approve, at annual salaries set by the County Commissioners of at least $4,200.

(ii) The Sheriff may not refuse to reappoint a deputy sheriff without just cause.

(4) The County Commissioners may appoint an assistant deputy sheriff, at an annual salary set by the County Commissioners of at least $4,200.

(c) The salaries are in lieu of all expenses, fees, costs, and charges, except for the board and keeping of prisoners in the county jail and other necessary operating expenses allowed by law or practice, including all expenses for transferring persons to and from penal institutions, places of confinement, and State institutions in the State under sentence or order of an authority.

(d) The County Commissioners may include in the merit system of the county the employees of the Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Department.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-203 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-203
§2–203.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided by law or order of court, any person may, without charge, inspect, examine, and make memoranda or notes from an index or paper filed with the clerk of a court.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 2-102 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-102
§2–102.
Status: in_force

(a) If the person does not engage in any activity expressly included in the definition of practice certified public accountancy, this title does not prohibit:

(1) an individual from serving as an employee of or assistant to a licensee or permit holder;

(2) a public official or public employee from performing the duties of the position of that individual; or

(3) a person from providing or offering to the public bookkeeping and accounting services, including:

(i) development or installation of a bookkeeping system;

(ii) recordation or presentation of financial information;

(iii) preparation of:

1. a financial statement;

2. a compilation of a financial statement that:

A. does not reference the Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services issued by AICPA; and

B. expressly states that the person has not undergone and is not required to undergo peer review;

3. a report;

4. a schedule; or

5. an exhibit; or

(iv) any similar activity.

(b) This title does not prohibit a licensee or permit holder from:

(1) employing a certified public accountant licensed by another state or a foreign country; or

(2) listing that individual as a certified public accountant, if the individual qualifies for a practice privilege under § 2–321 of this title.

(c) The Board shall adopt regulations that specify the language of the disclosure statement relating to exemption from peer review that is required to be included in a compilation of a financial statement prepared under subsection (a)(3)(iii)2 of this section.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 2-108 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-108
§2–108.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall adopt regulations for the office of the Secretary.

(b) (1) Subject to § 2.5–206 of this article, the Secretary shall review regulations of a unit under the jurisdiction of the Department.

(2) The Secretary may approve, disapprove, or revise regulations of a unit.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 2-406 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-406
§2–406.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and while a permit is in effect, it authorizes the holder to:

(1) operate a business through which an individual practices certified public accountancy; and

(2) represent to the public that the business provides the services of a licensed certified public accountant.

(b) A permit authorizes the holder to provide a service that constitutes practicing certified public accountancy only if the service is performed by an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized under this title to practice.

(c) A firm may use the title “CPA” or “CPA firm” without a permit issued under this section if the firm is performing other professional services that do not require a permit if:

(1) the firm performs those services through an individual with a practice privilege under § 2–321 of this title; and

(2) the firm performs those services in the state where the individual with a practice privilege retains a principal place of business.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 2-201 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-201
§2–201.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle does not impair a right of arrest otherwise existing under the Code.

(b) This subtitle does not deprive a person of the right to receive a citation for:

(1) a traffic violation as provided in the Maryland Vehicle Law; or

(2) a criminal violation as provided by law or the Maryland Rules.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-1228 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 12 / Section 2-1228
§2–1228.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Office of Legislative Audits shall maintain a fraud hotline for the reporting of allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse in the obligation, expenditure, receipt, or use of State resources.

(2) The Office of Legislative Audits may investigate an allegation received under paragraph (1) of this subsection within the scope of its authority or refer the allegation to the appropriate federal, State, or local agencies responsible for the enforcement or administration of the matter for investigation.

(b) Each unit of State government shall:

(1) keep posted in conspicuous places on its premises a notice prepared by the Office of Legislative Audits setting forth the methods for reporting fraud, waste, and abuse of State resources;

(2) keep posted in conspicuous places on its website a direct link to the website of the Office of Legislative Audits for reporting fraud, waste, and abuse; and

(3) on request of the Office of Legislative Audits, distribute information related to the prevention, detection, and reporting of fraud, waste, and abuse of State resources to State employees and other persons or bodies receiving State funds.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 2-112 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-112
§2–112.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary may authorize an evaluation or study of the operation and effectiveness of any unit in the Department.

(b) (1) The Secretary may make the records of any incarcerated individual or unit available to a person who is authorized to conduct an evaluation or study under subsection (a) of this section.

(2) A person who obtains a record as provided under this subsection may not transmit by any means the record or any information contained in the record to a person other than the Secretary.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, the evaluation or study shall be:

(1) reported to the Secretary; and

(2) released to the public by the Secretary.

(d) The evaluation or study may not contain the name of an incarcerated individual unless the incarcerated individual and the Secretary consent.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 2-606 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-606
§2–606.
Status: in_force

(a) After making the distributions required under §§ 2–604 through 2–605.3 of this subtitle, from the remaining income tax revenue from individuals, the Comptroller shall distribute to an unallocated individual revenue account the income tax revenue:

(1) with respect to which an income tax return is not filed; and

(2) that is attributable to:

(i) income tax withheld from salary, wages, or other compensation for personal services under Title 10 of this article; or

(ii) estimated income tax payments by individuals.

(b) (1) In June of each year, from current collections, the Comptroller shall reserve an amount of unallocated revenue that the Comptroller estimates will be claimed on returns and refunded to taxpayers within 3 years of the date the income tax return was due to be filed, and distribute to each county, municipal corporation, and special taxing district a pro rata share of the balance of the unallocated individual income tax revenue.

(2) The Comptroller shall adjust the amount distributed under paragraph (1) of this subsection to a county, municipal corporation, or special taxing district to allow for the proportionate part of tax claim payments for a prior calendar year made after a distribution is made to the county, municipal corporation, or special taxing district for that year.

(c) (1) To compute the pro rata share for a county, the Comptroller shall:

(i) compute the amount equal to the product of multiplying the unallocated individual income tax revenue by a fraction:

1. the numerator of which is the income tax for the county collected for a calendar year; and

2. the denominator of which is the total income tax from individuals collected for that year; and

(ii) reduce the amount computed under item (i) of this paragraph by the pro rata share computed under paragraph (2) of this subsection for municipal corporations and special taxing districts that are located in the county.

(2) To compute the pro rata share for a municipal corporation or special taxing district, the Comptroller shall compute the amount equal to the product of multiplying the pro rata share for a calendar year for the county where the municipal corporation or district is located by a fraction:

(i) the numerator of which is the amount distributed under § 2–607 of this subtitle to that municipal corporation or special taxing district for that year; and

(ii) the denominator of which is the total income tax for that county collected for that year.

(d) On or before June 30, 2009, the Comptroller shall distribute $366,778,631 from the Local Reserve Account established to comply with this section to the General Fund of the State.

(e) On or before June 30, 2010, the Comptroller shall distribute $350,000,000 from the Local Reserve Account established to comply with this section to the Education Trust Fund established under § 9–1A–30 of the State Government Article.

(f) On or before June 30, 2011, the Comptroller shall distribute $200,000,000 from the Local Reserve Account established to comply with this section to the General Fund of the State for use in funding the Maryland Medicaid Program for fiscal year 2011.

(g) (1) On or before June 30, 2013, the Comptroller shall distribute $15,379,979 from the Local Reserve Account established to comply with this section to a special fund established in the Department of Transportation for the purpose of providing transportation grants to municipalities.

(2) The grants authorized under this subsection shall be allocated to eligible municipalities as provided in § 8–405 of the Transportation Article.

(h) (1) On or before June 30, 2025, the Comptroller shall distribute $230,000,000 from the Local Reserve Account established to comply with this section to the General Fund of the State.

(2) On or before June 30, 2026, the Comptroller shall distribute $40,567,430 from the Local Reserve Account established to comply with this section to the General Fund of the State.

(i) (1) On or before July 31, 2025, the Comptroller shall distribute $37,300,000 from the Local Reserve Account established to comply with this section to the Division of Paid Leave within the Maryland Department of Labor.

(2) The Maryland Department of Labor shall reimburse the Local Reserve Account within 2 years after contributions into the Department’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund begin.

(j) In each of fiscal years 2026 through 2060, in addition to the amounts distributed under subsection (b) of this section, the Comptroller shall distribute $10,000,000 of the remaining income tax revenue from individuals to the Local Reserve Account established to comply with this section to repay the $350,000,000 transfer to the Education Trust Fund required under subsection (e) of this section.

(k) For fiscal years 2024 through 2043, in addition to the amounts distributed under subsections (b) and (j) of this section, the Comptroller shall distribute $10,000,000 of the remaining income tax revenue from individuals to the Local Reserve Account established to comply with this section.

(l) For fiscal years 2029 through 2038, in addition to the amounts distributed under subsections (b), (j), and (k) of this section, the Comptroller shall distribute $27,056,743 of the remaining income tax revenue from individuals to the Local Reserve Account established to comply with this section to repay the $270,567,430 transfer to the General Fund of the State required under subsection (h) of this section.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 2-208 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-208
§2–208.
Status: in_force

The Department shall attempt to determine the most effective and equitable method to assess property and collect taxes. In particular, the Department shall attempt to determine the best method of reaching all property that is subject to assessment and tax while avoiding taxing the same property twice. For these purposes, the Department may inquire into the laws of other jurisdictions regarding the situs of property for tax purposes and confer with the assessing and tax authorities of other jurisdictions.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-407 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-407
§2–407.
Status: in_force

(a) The Committee has the following functions:

(1) to review the work of the standing committees;

(2) to collect information about the government and general welfare of the State;

(3) to study the operation of and recommend changes in the Constitution, statutes, and common law of the State;

(4) to study the rules and procedures of the Senate and the House and recommend changes that would improve and expedite the consideration of legislation by the General Assembly;

(5) to coordinate and supervise generally the work of the General Assembly when it is not in session;

(6) to prepare or endorse a legislative program that includes the bills, resolutions, or other recommendations of the Committee that are to be presented to the General Assembly at its next session;

(7) to carry out its powers and duties under the Maryland Program Evaluation Act; and

(8) at least every 2 years, to review and update as necessary the antiharassment policy and procedures of the General Assembly to create and maintain an environment in which all members and employees are treated with respect and are free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.

(b) To carry out its functions, the Committee:

(1) shall receive, from any source, suggestions for legislation or investigation;

(2) may hold a hearing on any matter;

(3) may appoint a special committee and delegate to that committee the authority specified in § 2–408 of this subtitle;

(4) may refer a matter for study and report to any of its special committees or any committee of the General Assembly;

(5) shall consider the reports of standing, statutory, and special committees;

(6) may have any bill or resolution prepared to carry out its recommendations; and

(7) when the General Assembly is not in session:

(i) may accept a gift or grant of money from a person or public agency for any purpose that relates to the activities of the Legislative Policy Committee or of any other standing, statutory, or special committee; and

(ii) may spend the money for that purpose, in accordance with the State budget.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2A-525 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2A / Subtitle 5 / Section 2A-525
§2A–525.
Status: in_force

(1) If a lessor discovers the lessee to be insolvent, the lessor may refuse to deliver the goods.

(2) After a default by the lessee under the lease contract of the type described in § 2A-523(1) or § 2A-523(3)(a), or, if agreed, on other default by the lessee, the lessor has the right to take possession of the goods. If the lease contract so provides, the lessor may require the lessee to assemble the goods and make them available to the lessor at a place to be designated by the lessor which is reasonably convenient to both parties. Without removal, the lessor may render unusable any goods employed in trade or business, and may dispose of goods on the lessee’s premises (§ 2A-527).

(3) The lessor may proceed under subsection (2) without judicial process if it can be done without breach of the peace or the lessor may proceed by action.
Md. Code, Health - General § 2-303 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-303
§2–303.
Status: in_force

As to appropriations required by this subtitle, a local match shall be required as a condition of any distribution to a subdivision; however, the local match percentage required by the Secretary of Health may not exceed the local match percentage required for the subdivision for fiscal year 1996.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 2-415 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-415
§2–415.
Status: in_force

After the Board issues a permit, the permit holder shall continue to comply with the respective requirements of § 2-402 or § 2-403 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-513.1 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-513.1
§2–513.
Status: in_force

§2–513.1.

(a) This section applies only to applications affecting land encumbered by a deed of easement created under this subtitle.

(b) If the Foundation has not authorized approval of the application, a county may deny an application for:

(1) A subdivision plat or plan;

(2) A building permit, except for:

(i) Improvements or accessories to an existing residence; or

(ii) A farm building or structure;

(3) A nonagricultural conditional use or special exception; or

(4) Any other nonagricultural use or activity.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 2-120 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-120
§2–120.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Justice–involved individual” means an individual who is convicted of or pleads guilty to a crime and is currently serving or, within the immediately preceding 2 years, has been released after serving a term of imprisonment of at least 6 months but not more than 10 years in a State or federal correctional facility.

(3) “Program” means the Income Tax Reconciliation Program.

(b) There is an Income Tax Reconciliation Program in the State that is administered by the Comptroller.

(c) The purpose of the Program is to allow justice–involved individuals who are unable to file a State income tax return while incarcerated to:

(1) subject to subsection (d) of this section, establish installment payment plans to pay any unpaid income tax that is due for any taxable year during which the individual is incarcerated; and

(2) if approved for an installment payment plan, receive a waiver for any interest and penalties that accrue on the unpaid income tax.

(d) (1) For any taxable year that begins after December 31, 2024, but before January 1, 2030, a justice–involved individual who receives a notice of assessment of income tax due for a taxable year during which the individual is incarcerated may apply to the Comptroller for an installment payment plan.

(2) If the Comptroller determines that the justice–involved individual is eligible to participate in the Program, the Comptroller shall establish an installment payment plan that allows the individual to pay the unpaid income tax over a period not exceeding 10 years.

(3) If a justice–involved individual is approved for an installment payment plan under the Program, the Comptroller shall waive any interest and penalties that accrue on the unpaid income tax due.

(e) (1) To carry out the Program, the Comptroller shall:

(i) in collaboration with the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, develop an awareness campaign to inform the public and justice–involved individuals about the Program; and

(ii) adopt regulations.

(2) The regulations required under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection may include income limitations that establish eligibility for the Program.

(f) On or before December 1, 2026, and each December 1 thereafter, the Comptroller shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the impact of the Program.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 2-4A-14 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 2 / Subtitle 4A / Section 2-4A-14
§2–4A–14.
Status: in_force

Subject to the hearing provisions of § 2–4A–16 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may deny a license to an applicant, reprimand a licensee, place a licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke the license of a licensee if the applicant or licensee:

(1) Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the applicant or licensee or for another;

(2) Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;

(3) Is convicted of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude, whether or not an appeal or other proceeding is pending to have the conviction or plea set aside;

(4) Aids or abets an unauthorized person in practicing music therapy or self–representing as a music therapist;

(5) Practices music therapy fraudulently or deceitfully;

(6) Violates the code of ethics adopted by the Board under § 2–4A–03(2) of this subtitle;

(7) Willfully fails to file or record any report as required under law, willfully impedes or obstructs the filing or recording of a report, or induces another to fail to file or record a report;

(8) Submits a false statement to collect a fee;

(9) Willfully makes or files a false report or record in the practice of music therapy;

(10) Is disciplined by a licensing or disciplinary authority of any state or country, convicted or disciplined by a court of any state or country, or disciplined by any branch of the uniformed services or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under this section;

(11) Violates any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted by the Board;

(12) Uses or promotes or causes the use or promotion of any misleading, deceiving, or untruthful advertising matter, promotional literature, or testimonial;

(13) Is professionally, physically, or mentally incompetent;

(14) Promotes the sale of devices, appliances, or goods to a patient so as to exploit the patient for financial gain;

(15) Behaves immorally in the practice of music therapy;

(16) Commits an act of unprofessional conduct in the practice of music therapy;

(17) Refuses, withholds from, denies, or discriminates against an individual with regard to the provision of professional services for which the licensee is licensed and qualified to render because the individual is HIV positive;

(18) Fails to cooperate with a lawful investigation conducted by the Board;

(19) Commits an act that is inconsistent with generally accepted professional standards in the practice of music therapy;

(20) Fails to submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 2–303.1 of this title;

(21) Habitually is intoxicated;

(22) Provides professional services while under the influence of alcohol or while using any narcotic or controlled dangerous substance, as defined in § 5–101 of the Criminal Law Article, or other drug that is in excess of therapeutic amounts or without valid medical indication;

(23) Knowingly fails to report suspected child abuse in violation of § 5–704 of the Family Law Article;

(24) In the practice of music therapy:

(i) Falsely represents the use or availability of services or advice of a physician; or

(ii) Misrepresents the applicant, licensee, or holder by using the word “doctor” or any similar word, abbreviation, or symbol if the use is not accurate; or

(25) Practices music therapy with an unauthorized person or supervises or aids an unauthorized person in the practice of music therapy.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 2-112 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-112
§2–112.
Status: in_force

The Secretary may call a meeting of any unit under the jurisdiction of the Secretary to consider any subject.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-10A-14 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 10A / Section 2-10A-14
§2–10A–14.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Joint Committee on Legislative Information Technology and Open Government.

(b) (1) The Committee consists of 12 members.

(2) Of the 12 members:

(i) 6 shall be members of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate; and

(ii) 6 shall be members of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House.

(c) From among the membership of the Committee, the President of the Senate shall appoint a Senator to serve as the Senate Chair of the Committee, and the Speaker of the House shall appoint a Delegate to serve as the House Chair of the Committee.

(d) The Department of Legislative Services shall provide staff assistance to the Committee.

(e) The Committee shall:

(1) review and evaluate legislative information technology systems and goals for the General Assembly and its staff agencies;

(2) identify areas in which the State can improve its technology, websites, programs, and services to increase transparency, citizen engagement, and public awareness of and access to government resources, publications, and actions;

(3) evaluate the effects of transparency and open government policies and actions on the security of State information technology systems and information held by State units;

(4) make recommendations regarding:

(i) legislative information technology systems and goals for the General Assembly and its staff agencies;

(ii) policies or actions to enhance the security of State information technology systems and information held by State units; and

(iii) laws, programs, services, or budgetary priorities necessary to ensure and promote transparency and open government in the State; and

(5) perform any other activity related to legislative information technology systems or open government as designated by the cochairs of the Committee.

(f) (1) Subject to § 2–1257 of this title, the Committee shall submit a report to the Legislative Policy Committee on or before December 1 each year.

(2) The report shall include:

(i) a description of the work of the Committee; and

(ii) any recommendations of the Committee.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2A-101 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2A / Subtitle 1 / Section 2A-101
§2A–101.
Status: in_force

This title shall be known and may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Commercial Code - Leases.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 2-416 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-416
§2–416.
Status: in_force

In accordance with its regulations, the Board may reinstate the permit of a firm that has failed to renew the permit for any reason if the firm:

(1) otherwise is entitled to a permit; and

(2) pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 2-410 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-410
§2–410.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary may grant work-related administrative leave to a police employee who is temporarily disabled in the performance of the police employee’s work if the disability resulted from an injury or illness sustained in the performance of the police employee’s work.

(b) (1) The work-related administrative leave remains in effect until the police employee is returned to duty or is retired because of the injury or illness from which the disability resulted.

(2) However, the work-related administrative leave may not:

(i) exceed 2 years; and

(ii) extend beyond the second anniversary of the date of the injury or illness.

(c) (1) Payment to a police employee on work-related administrative leave is based on two-thirds of the police employee’s regular pay.

(2) Payment for work-related administrative leave is a separate benefit on account of accidental disability and is not a continuation of salary.

(3) Notwithstanding the reduced rate at which a police employee is paid while on work-related administrative leave, the police employee:

(i) continues seniority and leave accruals based on the police employee’s regular pay; and

(ii) does not lose health care benefits with the subsidy allowed in Title 2, Subtitle 5 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article solely because the police employee is on work-related administrative leave.

(4) A police employee may not receive temporary total disability benefits under the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act while the police employee is receiving payment under this section.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-1232 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 12 / Section 2-1232
§2–1232.
Status: in_force

(a) The head of the Office is the Director.

(b) Subject to the policies and directives of the President and the Speaker, the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee, and the overall supervision and control of the Executive Director, the Director has general administrative control of the operation of the Office.
Md. Code, Environment § 2-103 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-103
§2–103.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Department may obtain any federal or other funds that are available to this State for purposes that are within the scope of this title.

(b) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Department:

(1) Has jurisdiction over emissions into the air and ambient air quality in this State;

(2) Is responsible for monitoring ambient air quality in this State; and

(3) Shall coordinate all State agency programs on ambient air quality control.

(c) The Department may contract for or otherwise arrange for the use of the facilities and services of appropriate agencies of political subdivisions in carrying out the Department’s monitoring duties under this title.
Md. Code, Human Services § 2-207 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-207
§2–207.
Status: in_force

(a) The appointment or removal of personnel by a unit in the Department is subject to the approval of the Secretary.

(b) The Secretary may delegate the power of approval established under subsection (a) of this section to the head or governing body of the unit.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2A-506 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2A / Subtitle 5 / Section 2A-506
§2A–506.
Status: in_force

(1) An action for default under a lease contract, including breach of warranty or indemnity, must be commenced within 4 years after the cause of action accrued.

(2) A cause of action for default accrues when the act or omission on which the default or breach of warranty is based is or should have been discovered by the aggrieved party, or when the default occurs, whichever is later. A cause of action for indemnity accrues when the act or omission on which the claim for indemnity is based is or should have been discovered by the indemnified party, whichever is later.

(3) If an action commenced within the time limited by subsection (1) is so terminated as to leave available a remedy by another action for the same default or breach of warranty or indemnity, the other action may be commenced after the expiration of the time limited and within 6 months after the termination of the first action unless the termination resulted from voluntary discontinuance or from dismissal for failure or neglect to prosecute.

(4) This section does not alter the law on tolling of the statute of limitations nor does it apply to causes of action that have accrued before this title becomes effective.
Md. Code, Environment § 2-1005 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 2 / Subtitle 10 / Section 2-1005
§2–1005.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The allowance penalty provisions of this section are in addition to the administrative and civil penalty provisions provided under §§ 2-604, 2-609, 2-610, and 2-610.1 of this title.

(2) Each one-half ounce of mercury and each ton of sulfur dioxide or nitrogen oxides emitted in excess of the limitations set forth or imposed in accordance with § 2-1002 of this subtitle shall be a separate violation under §§ 2-610 and 2-610.1 of this title.

(b) If, in any calendar year during the period from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2012, a person fails to achieve and maintain full compliance with the emissions limitations established by the Department under § 2-1002(e) of this subtitle, the person shall surrender:

(1) One sulfur dioxide allowance for each ton of sulfur dioxide emitted in excess of the emission rate limitation; and

(2) One oxide of nitrogen allowance for every 2 tons of sulfur dioxide emitted in excess of the emission rate limitation.

(c) If, in any calendar year, during the period from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2011, a person fails to achieve full compliance with the oxides of nitrogen emission limitations in § 2-1002(e) of this subtitle, the person shall surrender one oxide of nitrogen allowance for each ton of oxides of nitrogen emitted in excess of the required emission rate limitation.

(d) A person that surrenders allowances in accordance with subsection (b) or (c) of this section shall surrender the allowances to the Department’s surrender account by March 1 of the year following the year in which the person failed to achieve and maintain compliance with the applicable emission limitation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-110 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-110
§2–110.
Status: in_force

This part applies statewide.
Md. Code, Insurance § 2-213 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-213
§2–213.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, all hearings shall be open to the public in accordance with § 8–505 of the State Government Article.

(2) A hearing held by the Commissioner that relates to a filing under Title 11 of this article is not required to be open to the public.

(3) A hearing held by the Commissioner to determine whether an insurer is being operated in a hazardous manner that could result in its impairment is not required to be open to the public if:

(i) the insurer requests that the hearing not be a public hearing; and

(ii) the Commissioner determines that it is not in the interest of the public to hold a public hearing.

(4) A hearing held by the Commissioner to evaluate the financial condition of an insurer under the risk based capital standards set out in Title 4, Subtitle 3 of this article is not required to be open to the public.

(5) A hearing shall be considered open to the public if a member of the public may observe the hearing virtually through an electronic media platform.

(b) (1) The Commissioner shall allow any party to a hearing to:

(i) subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, appear in person;

(ii) be represented:

1. by counsel;

2. in the case of an insurer, by a designee of the insurer who:

A. is employed by the insurer in claims, underwriting, or as otherwise provided by the Commissioner; and

B. has been given the authority by the insurer to resolve all issues involved in the hearing; or

3. by a representative authorized under paragraph (2) of this subsection;

(iii) be present while evidence is given;

(iv) have a reasonable opportunity to inspect all documentary evidence and to examine witnesses; and

(v) present evidence.

(2) (i) In this paragraph, “business entity” means a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or sole proprietorship.

(ii) Subject to subparagraphs (iii), (iv), (v), and (vi) of this paragraph, a business entity may authorize the following to represent it in a hearing under this section:

1. for a corporation, an officer of the corporation or an employee designated by an officer of the corporation;

2. for a partnership, a partner in the partnership or an employee designated by a partner;

3. for a limited liability company, a member of the limited liability company or an employee designated by a member of the limited liability company; or

4. for a sole proprietorship, an employee designated by the owner of the sole proprietorship.

(iii) The business entity must provide proof to the Commissioner that it meets the definition of a “small employer” under § 31–101 of this article.

(iv) The hearing may not be based on an assignment of the claim of another to the business entity.

(v) In the case of a designated employee, the employee:

1. must provide to the Commissioner a power of attorney sworn to by the employer that certifies that the designated employee is an authorized agent of the business entity and may bind the business entity on matters pending before the Commissioner; and

2. may not be an individual who is disbarred or suspended as a lawyer in any state.

(vi) The business entity may not contract with, hire, or employ another business entity to provide appearance services.

(3) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Commissioner may direct that a hearing be held virtually.

(ii) The Commissioner may not require a party to participate virtually in a hearing if the party demonstrates that it is unable to exercise any of the rights under paragraph (1)(ii) through (v) of this subsection by appearing virtually.

(iii) The Commissioner shall make available to the parties to a virtual hearing a space within the office of the Maryland Insurance Administration with access to the equipment necessary to allow the parties to participate in the virtual hearing.

(4) On request of a party, the Commissioner shall issue subpoenas to compel attendance of witnesses or production of evidence on behalf of the party.

(c) The Commissioner shall allow any person that was not an original party to a hearing to become a party by intervention if:

(1) the intervention is timely; and

(2) the financial interests of the person will be directly and immediately affected by an order of the Commissioner resulting from the hearing.

(d) Formal rules of pleading or evidence need not be observed at a hearing.

(e) (1) On timely written request by a party to a hearing, the Commissioner shall have a full stenographic record of the proceedings made by a competent reporter at the expense of that party.

(2) If the stenographic record is transcribed, a copy shall be given on request to any other party to the hearing at the expense of that party.

(3) If the stenographic record is not made or transcribed, the Commissioner shall prepare an adequate record of the evidence and proceedings.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-2005 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 2 / Subtitle 20 / Section 2-2005
§2–2005.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in § 2–2003(h) of this subtitle, the Department may adopt regulations to implement this subtitle.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2A-220 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2A / Subtitle 2 / Section 2A-220
§2A–220.
Status: in_force

(1) Where risk of loss is to pass to the lessee and the time of passage is not stated:

(a) If a tender or delivery of goods so fails to conform to the lease contract as to give a right of rejection, the risk of their loss remains with the lessor, or, in the case of a finance lease, the supplier, until cure or acceptance.

(b) If the lessee rightfully revokes acceptance, he (or she) to the extent of any deficiency of his (or her) effective insurance coverage, may treat the risk of loss as having remained with the lessor from the beginning.

(2) Whether or not risk of loss is to pass to the lessee, if the lessee as to conforming goods already identified to a lease contract repudiates or is otherwise in default under the lease contract, the lessor, or, in the case of a finance lease, the supplier, to the extent of any deficiency in his (or her) effective insurance coverage may treat the risk of loss as resting on the lessee for a commercially reasonable time.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-805 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 8 / Section 2-805
§2–805.
Status: in_force

(a) A majority of the full authorized membership of the Committee is a quorum.

(b) The Committee shall meet:

(1) at the times and places that it determines; and

(2) at the call of its chair or, if the chair is absent, at the call of its vice chair.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 2-115 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-115
§2–115.
Status: in_force

In addition to any advisory boards established by law, the Secretary, with the approval of the Governor, may create advisory units or use as an advisory unit any existing commission established by executive order.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 2-102 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-102
§2–102.
Status: in_force

A prosecution may be instituted for murder, manslaughter, or unlawful homicide, whether at common law or under this title, regardless of the time that has elapsed between the act or omission that caused the death of the victim and the victim’s death.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-104 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-104
§2–104.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall carry out and enforce the provisions of this article.

(b) The Secretary may call upon any sheriff, deputy sheriff, and any law enforcement officer of any county, for information and assistance to carry out and enforce the provisions of this article and the departmental rules and regulations. Every officer shall obey and observe every order and instruction he receives from the Secretary concerning the enforcement of any provision of this article and the departmental rules and regulations within his respective jurisdiction. Each officer shall be paid as for the performance of similar duties under existing laws.

(c) No person may unlawfully assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate, interfere, otherwise unlawfully prevent, or attempt to prevent the Secretary in the performance of his duties under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 2-101 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-101
§2–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Commission” means Commission of the Maryland Geological Survey.

(c) “Department” means Department of Natural Resources.

(d) “Fund” means the Maryland Geological Survey Fund established under § 2–205 of this title.

(e) “Paleontology” means the branch of geology that deals with prehistoric forms of life through the study of plant and animal fossils.

(f) “Secretary” means Secretary of Natural Resources.

(g) “Survey” means Maryland Geological Survey.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2-103 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-103
§2–103.
Status: reserved

(1) In this title unless the context otherwise requires

(a) “Buyer” means a person who buys or contracts to buy goods.

(b) Reserved.

(c) “Receipt” of goods means taking physical possession of them.

(d) “Seller” means a person who sells or contracts to sell goods.

(2) Other definitions applying to this title or to specified subtitles thereof, and the sections in which they appear are:

“Acceptance.” § 2-606.

“Banker’s credit.” § 2-325.

“Between merchants.” § 2-104.

“Cancellation.” § 2-106(4).

“Commercial unit.” § 2-105.

“Confirmed credit.” § 2-325.

“Conforming to contract.” § 2-106.

“Contract for sale.” § 2-106.

“Cover.” § 2-712.

“Entrusting.” § 2-403.

“Financing agency.” § 2-104.

“Future goods.” § 2-105.

“Goods.” § 2-105.

“Identification.” § 2-501.

“Installment contract.” § 2-612.

“Letter of credit.” § 2-325.

“Lot.” § 2-105.

“Merchant.” § 2-104.

“Overseas.” § 2-323.

“Person in position of seller.” § 2-707.

“Present sale.” § 2-106.

“Sale.” § 2-106.

“Sale on approval.” § 2-326.

“Sale or return.” § 2-326.

“Termination.” § 2-106.

(3) “Control” as provided in § 7-106 and the following definitions in other titles apply to this title:

“Check.” § 3-104.

“Consignee.” § 7-102.

“Consignor.” § 7-102.

“Consumer goods.” § 9-102.

“Dishonor.” § 3-502.

“Draft.” § 3-104.

(4) In addition Title 1 contains general definitions and principles of construction and interpretation applicable throughout this title.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 2-314.1 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-314.1
§2–314.
Status: in_force

§2–314.1.

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

(2) “Approved rates” has the meaning stated in § 2–314 of this subtitle.

(3) “Committee” means the Committee on Rate Setting and Complaint Resolution for Police–Initiated Medium–Duty and Heavy–Duty Towing and Recovery.

(4) “Police–initiated towing” has the meaning stated in § 2–314 of this subtitle.

(5) “Recovery” has the meaning stated in § 2–314 of this subtitle.

(b) There is a Committee on Rate Setting and Complaint Resolution for Police–Initiated Medium–Duty and Heavy–Duty Towing and Recovery.

(c) The Committee consists of the following members:

(1) two representatives of the Towing and Recovery Professionals of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Towing and Recovery Professionals of Maryland;

(2) a representative of the Maryland Motor Truck Association, appointed by the President of the Maryland Motor Truck Association;

(3) a representative of the Owner–Operator Independent Drivers Association, appointed by the President of the Owner–Operator Independent Drivers Association;

(4) a representative of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police, appointed by the Secretary of Transportation;

(5) a representative of the State Highway Administration, appointed by the Administrator of the State Highway Administration; and

(6) a representative of the Maryland Insurance Administration, appointed by the Insurance Commissioner.

(d) (1) A member of the Committee shall be appointed for a 3–year term.

(2) A member of the Committee may be reappointed at the end of the member’s term.

(e) The Department shall provide staff support for the Committee.

(f) A member of the Committee:

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

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

(g) The Committee shall:

(1) on or before December 1, 2023, recommend approved rates to the Department that should be charged for police–initiated towing and recovery services;

(2) meet at least once every 3 years to review and consider modification of the approved rates;

(3) request information and comments from other parties of interest to assist with its work;

(4) recommend to the Department a process for resolving towing complaints; and

(5) make any additional recommendations to the Department that the Committee considers appropriate.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 2-208 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-208
§2–208.
Status: in_force

(a) An indictment for murder or manslaughter is sufficient if it substantially states:

“(name of defendant) on (date) in (county) feloniously (willfully and with deliberately premeditated malice) killed (and murdered) (name of victim) against the peace, government, and dignity of the State.”.

(b) An indictment for murder or manslaughter, or for being an accessory to murder or manslaughter, need not set forth the manner or means of death.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-503 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-503
§2–503.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A general statewide or limited statewide caterer’s license authorizes the holder to:

(i) acquire alcoholic beverages:

1. if the holder operates under a retail license that may be annually renewed, through a holder of a wholesaler’s license; or

2. except as provided in §§ 25–307, 29–306,32–306, 32–309(e), and 33–305 of this article, through a licensed retail dealer that has off–sale privileges;

(ii) serve alcoholic beverages at a catered event anywhere in the State to individuals who have attained the legal drinking age on premises that are unlicensed or for which a temporary license has been issued by the local licensing board; and

(iii) except as provided in § 2–504(b)(2) of this subtitle, store unused alcoholic beverages at the holder’s principal place of business for use at other catered events.

(2) The holder may sell and serve alcoholic beverages during the hours and on the days that a holder of a Class B license may operate in the jurisdiction where the catered event is conducted.

(b) A general statewide caterer’s license authorizes the holder to provide catering services in any jurisdiction in the State.

(c) A limited statewide caterer’s license authorizes the holder to provide catering services in not more than three contiguous and designated jurisdictions in the State if the total population of the designated jurisdictions does not exceed 1,000,000, based on the most recent population records of the Maryland Department of Health.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 2-103 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-103
§2–103.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of a prosecution under this title, “viable” has the meaning stated in § 20–209 of the Health – General Article.

(b) Except as provided in subsections (d) through (f) of this section, a prosecution may be instituted for murder or manslaughter of a viable fetus.

(c) A person prosecuted for murder or manslaughter as provided in subsection (b) of this section must have:

(1) intended to cause the death of the viable fetus;

(2) intended to cause serious physical injury to the viable fetus; or

(3) wantonly or recklessly disregarded the likelihood that the person’s actions would cause the death of or serious physical injury to the viable fetus.

(d) Nothing in this section applies to or infringes on a woman’s right to terminate a pregnancy as stated in § 20–209 of the Health – General Article.

(e) Nothing in this section subjects a physician or other licensed medical professional to liability for fetal death that occurs in the course of administering lawful medical care.

(f) Nothing in this section applies to an act or failure to act of a pregnant woman with regard to her own fetus.

(g) Nothing in this section shall be construed to confer personhood or any rights on the fetus.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 2-609 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-609
§2–609.
Status: in_force

After making the distributions required under §§ 2–604 through 2–608 of this subtitle, and after making the distributions required under §§ 7–329 and 7–330 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, the Comptroller shall distribute the remaining income tax revenue from individuals to the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-1701 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 17 / Section 2-1701
§2–1701.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is not a member of the General Assembly may not operate an electrical voting machine to vote on a question before the Senate or the House.

(b) In addition to any penalty that the Senate or the House sets, a person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not more than 5 years.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 2-207 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-207
§2–207.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who commits manslaughter is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to:

(1) imprisonment not exceeding 10 years; or

(2) imprisonment in a local correctional facility not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

(b) The discovery of one’s spouse engaged in sexual intercourse with another does not constitute legally adequate provocation for the purpose of mitigating a killing from the crime of murder to voluntary manslaughter even though the killing was provoked by that discovery.

(c) The discovery or perception of, or belief about, another person’s race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, or disability, whether or not accurate, does not constitute legally adequate provocation to mitigate a killing from the crime of murder to manslaughter.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2-601 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-601
§2–601.
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of this title on breach in installment contracts (§ 2-612) and unless otherwise agreed under the sections on contractual limitations of remedy (§§ 2-718 and 2-719), if the goods or the tender of delivery fail in any respect to conform to the contract, the buyer may

(a) Reject the whole; or

(b) Accept the whole; or

(c) Accept any commercial unit or units and reject the rest.
Md. Code, Election Law § 2-106 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-106
§2–106.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the State Board and each local board shall maintain and dispose of its public records in accordance with the program for records management adopted by the State Board under Title 10, Subtitle 6, Part II of the State Government Article.

(2) Each local board shall maintain voting authority cards that have been signed under § 10–310(a)(6) of this article for 3 years by:

(i) physically storing the voting authority cards; or

(ii) electronically scanning and storing the voting authority cards in the same manner that the local board stores other electronic materials.

(b) If produced and proved by a representative of the applicable board, a copy of a public record that is certified by and kept under the seal of the principal administrative officer of that board shall be evidence in any court to the same extent as the original record.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 2-309 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-309
§2–309.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to all units in the Executive Branch of State government, including units with independent personnel systems.

(b) A unit subject to this section may not limit, to less than 60 days, the aggregate number of days of accrued sick leave that two employees who are responsible for the care and nurturing of a child may use, without certification of illness or disability, to care for the child during the period immediately following:

(1) the birth of the employees’ child; or

(2) the placement of the child with the employees for adoption.

(c) In implementing the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, a unit subject to this section may not limit, to less than 24 weeks, the aggregate number of weeks of family and medical leave that two employees who are married to one another may use during a 12–month period for:

(1) the birth of the employees’ child;

(2) the placement of a child with the employees for adoption or foster care;

(3) the serious health condition of the employees’ child, if the child is a minor; or

(4) the care of the employees’ adult child, if the adult child is incapable of self–care.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 2-707 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 2 / Subtitle 7 / Section 2-707
§2–707.
Status: in_force

(a) A member of a reserve component is eligible for the reinstatement rights and benefits specified in §§ 2–705 and 2–706(a), (b), and (c) of this subtitle if the reservist:

(1) performed active duty for training of a nature and length that meet the requirements for eligibility under Title 38 U.S.C. § 4301 et seq.;

(2) was released from that duty after satisfactory service; and

(3) except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, submits an application for reinstatement within 31 days after the reservist was released from that duty.

(b) An otherwise eligible member of a reserve component who was hospitalized at the time the reservist was scheduled to be released from active duty for training may apply for reinstatement if:

(1) the application is submitted within 31 days after the reservist is discharged from the hospital; and

(2) the hospitalization:

(i) is connected to the reservist’s active duty for training; and

(ii) does not last more than 1 year from the date on which the reservist was scheduled to be released from that duty.

(c) A member of a reserve component who is reinstated to a position under this section may not be discharged from that position within 6 months after reinstatement without substantial cause and, if the position is a skilled service or professional service position, with the exception of special appointments, only for the reasons and in the manner provided for skilled service or professional service employees.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-317 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-317
§2–317.
Status: in_force

A holder of a wholesaler’s license may not enter into an agreement with a retail dealer that limits the purchases or sales of the retail dealer to the products of any producer.
Md. Code, Real Property § 2-107 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-107
§2–107.
Status: in_force

A covenant by the grantor in a deed “that he is seized of the land hereby granted” has the same effect as if the grantor had covenanted that the grantor, at the time of the execution and delivery of the deed, is and stands lawfully seized of the land.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 2-203 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-203
§2–203.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the issuance of stock or convertible securities, the board of directors shall adopt a resolution that:

(1) Authorizes the issuance;

(2) Sets the minimum consideration for the stock or convertible securities or a formula for its determination; and

(3) Fairly describes any consideration other than money.

(b) In the absence of actual fraud in the transaction, the minimum consideration stated in the charter or determined by the board of directors in its resolution is conclusive for all purposes.

(c) For purposes of this section, the consideration for stock issued as a stock dividend is the resulting capitalization of surplus.

(d) This section does not apply to the issuance of stock or convertible securities as part of:

(1) A reclassification of stock effected by amendment of the charter; or

(2) A consolidation, merger, share exchange, or conversion, including a consolidation, merger, share exchange, or conversion to which a wholly owned subsidiary of the corporation is a party.

(e) If its issuance is authorized in accordance with this subtitle, stock with par value and securities convertible into stock with par value may be issued as full paid and nonassessable even if the price or value of the consideration received is less than the par value of the stock issued or the stock into which the securities are convertible.

(f) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section or § 2–204 or § 2–206 of this subtitle, a corporation may issue stock or other securities of the corporation pursuant to § 2–103(13) of this title without consideration of any kind.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2A-309 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2A / Subtitle 3 / Section 2A-309
§2A–309.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section:

(a) Goods are “fixtures” when they become so related to particular real estate that an interest in them arises under real estate law;

(b) A “fixture filing” is the filing, in the office where a record of a mortgage on the real estate would be filed or recorded, of a financing statement covering goods that are or are to become fixtures and conforming to the requirements of § 9-502(a) and (b);

(c) A lease is a “purchase money lease” unless the lessee has possession or use of the goods or the right to possession or use of the goods before the lease agreement is enforceable;

(d) A mortgage is a “construction mortgage” to the extent it secures an obligation incurred for the construction of an improvement on land including the acquisition cost of the land, if the recorded writing so indicates; and

(e) “Encumbrance” includes real estate mortgages and other liens on real estate and all other rights in real estate that are not ownership interests.

(2) Under this title a lease may be of goods that are fixtures or may continue in goods that become fixtures but no lease exists under this title of ordinary building materials incorporated into an improvement on land.

(3) This title does not prevent creation of a lease of fixtures pursuant to real estate law.

(4) The perfected interest of a lessor of fixtures has priority over a conflicting interest of an encumbrancer or owner of the real estate if:

(a) The lease is a purchase money lease, the conflicting interest of the encumbrancer or owner arises before the goods become fixtures, the interest of the lessor is perfected by a fixture filing before the goods become fixtures or within 10 days thereafter, and the lessee has an interest of record in the real estate or is in possession of the real estate; or

(b) The interest of the lessor is perfected by a fixture filing before the interest of the encumbrancer or owner is of record, the lessor’s interest has priority over any conflicting interest of a predecessor in title of the encumbrancer or owner, and the lessee has an interest or record in the real estate or is in possession of the real estate.

(5) The interest of a lessor of fixtures, whether or not perfected, has priority over the conflicting interest of an encumbrancer or owner of the real estate if:

(a) The fixtures are readily removable factory or office machines, readily removable equipment that is not primarily used or leased for use in the operation of the real estate, or readily removable replacements of domestic appliances that are goods subject to a consumer lease, and before the goods become fixtures the lease contract is enforceable; or

(b) The conflicting interest is a lien on the real estate obtained by legal or equitable proceedings after the lease contract is enforceable; or

(c) The encumbrancer or owner has consented in writing to the lease or has disclaimed an interest in the goods as fixtures; or

(d) The lessee has a right to remove the goods as against the encumbrancer or owner. If the lessee’s right to remove terminates, the priority of the interest of the lessor continues for a reasonable time.

(6) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of subsection (4) but otherwise subject to subsections (4) and (5), the interest of a lessor of fixtures including the lessor’s residual interest is subordinate to the conflicting interest of an encumbrancer of the real estate under a construction mortgage recorded before the goods become fixtures if the goods become fixtures before the completion of the construction. To the extent given to refinance a construction mortgage, the conflicting interest of an encumbrancer of the real estate under a mortgage has this priority to the same extent as the encumbrancer of the real estate under the construction mortgage.

(7) In cases not within the preceding subsections, priority between the interest of a lessor of fixtures including the lessor’s residual interest and the conflicting interest of an encumbrancer or owner of the real estate who is not the lessee is determined by the priority rules governing conflicting interests in real estate.

(8) If the interest of a lessor of fixtures including the lessor’s residual interest has priority over all conflicting interests of all owners and encumbrancers of the real estate, the lessor or the lessee may (a) on default, expiration, termination, or cancellation of the lease agreement by the other party but subject to the provisions of the lease agreement and this title, or (b) if necessary to enforce the other rights and remedies under this title, including the lessor’s residual interest, remove the goods from the real estate, free and clear of all conflicting interests of all owners and encumbrancers of the real estate, but the lessor or the lessee must reimburse any encumbrancer or owner of the real estate who is not the lessee and who has not otherwise agreed for the cost of repair of any physical injury, but not for any diminution in value of the real estate caused by the absence of the goods removed or by any necessity of replacing them. A person entitled to reimbursement may refuse permission to remove until the party seeking removal gives adequate security for the performance of this obligation.

(9) Even though the lease agreement does not create a security interest, the interest of a lessor of fixtures, including the lessor’s residual interest, is perfected by filing a financing statement as a fixture filing for leased goods that are or are to become fixtures in accordance with the relevant provisions of the title on secured transactions (Title 9).
Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-305.1 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-305.1
§2–305.
Status: in_force

§2–305.1.

(a) (1) The Board may authorize the practice of a health occupation on an animal by a health care practitioner licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized under the Health Occupations Article.

(2) If the Board authorizes the practice of a health occupation on an animal under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Board may:

(i) Impose requirements for education, training, and supervision by a veterinary practitioner; and

(ii) Require the registration of each health care practitioner authorized to practice a health occupation on an animal in accordance with this subsection.

(b) The Board shall establish an expedited process to authorize a veterinary practitioner who holds a current, valid license to practice veterinary medicine in another state or jurisdiction to become licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-209 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-209
§2–209.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to all licenses issued by the clerk of a circuit court other than those issued under Title 17 of the Business Regulation Article.

(b) Before the clerk of a circuit court may issue a license or permit to an employer to engage in an activity in which the employer may employ a covered employee, as defined in § 9-101 of the Labor and Employment Article, the employer shall file with the clerk:

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

(2) The number of a workers’ compensation insurance policy or binder.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-703 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 2 / Subtitle 7 / Section 2-703
§2–703.
Status: in_force

There is a Maryland Horse Industry Board.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 2-210 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-210
§2–210.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “vehicle” includes a motor vehicle, streetcar, locomotive, engine, and train.

(b) A person may not cause the death of another as the result of the person’s driving, operating, or controlling a vehicle or vessel in a criminally negligent manner.

(c) For purposes of this section, a person acts in a criminally negligent manner with respect to a result or a circumstance when:

(1) the person should be aware, but fails to perceive, that the person’s conduct creates a substantial and unjustifiable risk that such a result will occur; and

(2) the failure to perceive constitutes a gross deviation from the standard of care that would be exercised by a reasonable person.

(d) It is not a violation of this section for a person to cause the death of another as the result of the person’s driving, operating, or controlling a vehicle or vessel in a negligent manner.

(e) A violation of this section is criminally negligent manslaughter by vehicle or vessel.

(f) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

(2) (i) A person who violates this section, having previously been convicted under this section, § 2–209, § 2–503, § 2–504, § 2–505, § 2–506, or § 3–211 of this article, or § 21–902 of the Transportation Article, is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

(ii) For the purposes of application of subsequent offender penalties under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, a conviction for a crime committed in another state or federal jurisdiction that, if committed in this State would constitute a violation of this section, § 2–209, § 2–503, § 2–504, § 2–505, § 2–506, or § 3–211 of this article, or § 21–902 of the Transportation Article, shall be considered a violation of this section.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 2-203 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-203
§2–203.
Status: in_force

(a) The oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution shall be taken and subscribed before the Governor by:

(1) the Adjutant General;

(2) the Attorney General;

(3) the Comptroller;

(4) the justices of the Supreme Court of Maryland;

(5) the clerk of the Supreme Court of Maryland;

(6) the justices of the Appellate Court of Maryland;

(7) the clerk of the Appellate Court of Maryland;

(8) the Secretary of State;

(9) the State Reporter; and

(10) the State Treasurer.

(b) On the third Monday of January that next follows the election of the Comptroller, or as soon thereafter as is practicable, the successful candidate for that office shall qualify by taking the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.

(c) The Secretary of State shall maintain a book that records the oaths taken and subscribed under this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 2-602 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-602
§2–602.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department may issue a show–cause order or a corrective order under this section if the Department has reasonable grounds to believe that the person to whom the order is directed has violated:

(1) This title;

(2) Any rule or regulation adopted under this title;

(3) Any plan for compliance issued under this title; or

(4) Any permit or registration issued under § 2–401 of this title.

(b) The Department is not required to issue a show–cause order or a corrective order before enforcing this title by injunction or civil penalty under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 2-119 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-119
§2–119.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person is not required to file a return, schedule, or report with the Comptroller electronically if:

(1) the person has a disability, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act;

(2) the person has religious beliefs that prohibit the person’s use of electronic filing technology; or

(3) the person is determined by the Comptroller to have a special need to file a paper return, schedule, or report.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 2-506 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-506
§2–506.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of State Police, in consultation with any other relevant State agency, shall adopt and publish a model statewide policy regarding the use of facial recognition technology.

(b) A law enforcement agency may not use or contract for the use of facial recognition technology for use in criminal investigations unless the use is in accordance with the model statewide policy regarding the use of facial recognition technology adopted and published under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) (1) On or before June 30, 2026, the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services shall develop and administer a training program regarding the use of facial recognition technology in the course of criminal investigations, including training on cultural diversity and implicit bias.

(2) In developing the training program required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Department shall evaluate the availability and relevance of any proficiency testing regarding the use of facial recognition technology in the course of criminal investigations.
Md. Code, Environment § 2-303.1 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-303.1
§2–303.
Status: in_force

§2–303.1.

The Department may not adopt regulations to implement Stage II of the Program for Volatile Organic Emissions Control from gasoline retailing operations unless:

(1) The Department is mandated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency;

(2) The Department is unable to find other control strategies; and

(3) The Environmental Protection Agency publishes notice in the Federal Register that the State of Maryland is not in compliance with the provisions of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 7401 through 7602).
Md. Code, Family Law § 2-405 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-405
§2–405.
Status: in_force

(a) The clerk for the county in which a marriage ceremony is to be performed may issue and deliver a license at the time the application is made.

(b) A license may be issued only at the office of the clerk during regular office hours.

(c) (1) If either party to be married is known to be 17 years old, before issuing the license, the clerk shall obtain the required consent or the licensed physician’s certificate and the certified copy of an order granting authorization for a minor to marry before issuing the license.

(2) (i) The clerk’s record required under this title shall include:

1. A. the consent required by § 2–301 of this title, if written; or

B. the fact that consent was given, if given and made in person; and

2. a photocopy of the certified copy of the order granting authorization for a minor to marry required under § 2–301 of this title.

(ii) The licensed physician’s certificate required by § 2–301 of this title may not be made a part of the clerk’s record.

(3) After an individual has been issued a license in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle, the clerk who issued the license shall seal the licensed physician’s certificate. Except on order of the court, the licensed physician’s certificate shall remain sealed.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a license is not effective until 6 a.m. on the second calendar day after the license is issued.

(2) For good cause shown, a judge of the circuit court for the county in which the application is made may sign an authorization for a license to become effective at a time before the waiting period expires, as stated in the authorization, if 1 of the parties to be married is:

(i) a resident of this State; or

(ii) a service member.

(e) If, during the questioning of an applicant for a license, the clerk finds that there is a legal reason why the applicants should not be married, the clerk shall withhold the license unless ordered by the court to issue the license.

(f) A license may be delivered personally or by mail to:

(1) either of the parties to be married; or

(2) any person authorized in writing by either of the parties to accept delivery.

(g) (1) The Maryland Department of Health shall provide to each clerk:

(i) birth control information; and

(ii) a list of the family planning clinics located in the county where the license is issued.

(2) When the clerk issues a license, the clerk shall make the information and list available to each applicant for a license.

(h) (1) A clerk may not predate an application for a license.

(2) A clerk who violates any provision of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject:

(i) for a first offense, to a fine not exceeding $100; and

(ii) for each subsequent offense, to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or both.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 2-108 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-108
§2–108.
Status: in_force

(a) A law enforcement officer who charges a minor with a criminal offense shall make a reasonable attempt to provide actual notice to the parent or guardian of the minor of the charge.

(b) If a law enforcement officer takes a minor into custody, the law enforcement officer or the officer’s designee shall make a reasonable attempt to notify the parent or guardian of the minor in accordance with the requirements of § 3–8A–14 of the Courts Article.

(c) If a law enforcement officer alleges the commission of an act by a child under the age of 13 years that, if committed by an adult, would constitute theft of a motor vehicle under § 7–105 of the Criminal Law Article, the law enforcement officer shall forward the complaint to the Department of Juvenile Services to file a petition alleging that the child is in need of supervision.
Md. Code, Health - General § 2-107 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-107
§2–107.
Status: in_force

(a) The Attorney General is legal adviser to the Department.

(b) The Attorney General shall assign to the Department the number of assistant attorneys general authorized by law to be assigned to the Department and any additional ones necessary to give effective legal advice and counsel. The Attorney General also shall designate an assistant attorney general as counsel to the Department.

(c) The counsel to the Department may have no duty other than to give the legal aid, advice, and counsel required by the Secretary and any other official of the Department, to supervise the other assistant attorneys general assigned to the Department, and to perform for the Department the duties that the Attorney General assigns. The counsel shall perform these duties subject to the control and supervision of the Attorney General. After the Attorney General designates the counsel to the Department, the Attorney General may not reassign the counsel without consulting the Secretary.
Md. Code, Insurance § 2-104 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-104
§2–104.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to the approval of the Governor, the Commissioner shall appoint a Deputy Commissioner.

(2) The Deputy Commissioner is in the executive service of the State Personnel Management System and is entitled to compensation in accordance with the State budget.

(3) The Deputy Commissioner shall be covered by a surety bond or an insurance policy of the type and in the amount of coverage determined by the State Treasurer under § 5–108 of the State Government Article.

(4) The Deputy Commissioner shall exercise the powers and perform the duties vested by law in the Commissioner:

(i) if the office of the Commissioner is vacant; or

(ii) if for any reason the Commissioner is absent or unable to exercise the powers and perform the duties of office.

(b) The Commissioner may appoint employees to head divisions or sections established under § 2-102 of this subtitle or for any special purpose that the Commissioner designates.

(c) (1) The Commissioner shall appoint an actuary.

(2) The Commissioner may appoint assistant actuaries.

(3) The actuary and assistant actuaries shall:

(i) perform the actuarial duties of the Administration;

(ii) examine or help to examine insurers; and

(iii) perform any other duties that the Commissioner assigns.

(d) (1) The Commissioner shall appoint a chief examiner.

(2) The Commissioner may appoint assistant examiners.

(3) The chief examiner and assistant examiners shall examine or help to examine insurers and other persons subject to examination under this article.

(e) (1) The Commissioner shall appoint an auditor and examiner for the Administration.

(2) The auditor and examiner shall:

(i) examine and audit the annual statements of all authorized insurers;

(ii) examine and audit the books, accounts, and affairs of the Administration; and

(iii) perform any other auditing that the Commissioner directs.

(f) (1) The Commissioner may appoint investigators, accountants, and statisticians.

(2) As directed by the Commissioner, the investigators shall investigate, in the State, violations or alleged violations of this article, including insurance fraud as defined in § 27-801 of this article.

(g) (1) The Administration shall be represented by the Office of the Attorney General.

(2) The Administration shall have:

(i) a principal counsel who is an assistant Attorney General; and

(ii) other assistant Attorneys General, including assistant Attorneys General specifically assigned to the Fraud Division, as provided by the State budget.

(3) The Commissioner may employ on a full-time basis other attorneys at law as the Commissioner considers necessary.

(h) The Commissioner may appoint any other assistants and clerks that are necessary to help the Commissioner in performing the duties of the Commissioner under this article.

(i) The Commissioner may procure, on a fee or part-time basis or both, actuarial, legal, technical, or other professional services, including the services of independent review organizations and medical experts.

(j) (1) Subject to approval by the Board of Public Works under the State Finance and Procurement Article, the Commissioner may enter into contracts for performance of licensing services under this article with persons that are not governmental entities.

(2) A contract authorized under this subsection:

(i) shall specify the amount of any administrative charge required under this subsection and the manner in which the charge will be collected;

(ii) shall limit the administrative charge to the cost to the contractor of providing the service specified by the contract; and

(iii) may require the contractor to collect any fees required under this article and remit them to the General Fund of the State.

(3) The Commissioner may require an amount equivalent to the administrative cost of providing licensing services to be paid directly to a contractor by any person who is an applicant for a certificate of authority or certificate of qualification issued by the Commissioner or any insurer, health maintenance organization, nonprofit health service plan, fraternal benefit society, the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund, or other entity operating in this State under a certificate of authority issued by the Commissioner.

(k) The Commissioner shall appoint or contract with a physician and may appoint or contract with other health care providers for the purpose of assisting the Commissioner in performing those duties of the Commissioner that relate to the regulation of health insurance and health maintenance organizations.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-206 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-206
§2–206.
Status: in_force

(a) In cooperation with the clerks of the courts, the Attorney General may:

(1) Prepare basic instructional materials to assist the public in the procedure and preparation of forms for proceedings that involve child custody, visitation, and support; and

(2) Review the instructional materials on a regular basis and revise them as necessary.

(b) Notwithstanding any provision of the Maryland Rules or Title 10 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article, the clerks of the courts and designated employees of the clerks of the courts may provide the materials described in subsection (a) of this section to the public.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 2-306 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-306
§2–306.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall collect, analyze, and disseminate information about the occurrence of motor vehicle accidents in the State.

(b) The Motor Vehicle Administration, State Highway Administration, State Postmortem Examiners Commission, commissions concerned with highway safety, and law enforcement agencies of the State shall provide information about the occurrence of motor vehicle accidents in the State to the Department at the times and in the form that the Secretary requires by rule.
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 2-402 — MD Code / Article gnr / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-402
§2–402.
Status: reserved

The Survey shall examine, at least once every ten years, every monument which marks the boundaries of the State. Whenever the Survey finds the monument is lost, removed, or displaced causing the boundary to become obscure, inaccurate, or incorrect, it shall cooperate with the proper officials and agencies of the adjacent state, commonwealth, or district to replace, restore, or repair the monuments on the common boundary line. The Survey, on behalf of the State, may make any joint agreement or contract with appropriate officials or agencies of any adjacent state, commonwealth, or district, and the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, or any similar disinterested party or agency, to resurvey, remark, or otherwise delineate more clearly any part of any common boundary between the State and any adjacent state, commonwealth, or district. In any resurvey, the present established boundaries of the State shall be preserved with the greatest possible fidelity.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-403 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-403
§2–403.
Status: in_force

The clerk, his deputies, and other employees of the court shall receive the compensation provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Environment § 2-1601 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 2 / Subtitle 16 / Section 2-1601
§2–1601.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Agricultural building” means a structure that is used primarily to cultivate, manufacture, process, or produce agricultural crops, raw materials, products, or commodities.

(2) “Agricultural building” includes a greenhouse.

(c) “Building” has the meaning stated in the International Building Code.

(d) “Commercial building” means a building that is subject to the commercial provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code.

(e) (1) “Covered building” means a building that:

(i) 1. Is a commercial or multifamily residential building in the State; or

2. Is owned by the State; and

(ii) Has a gross floor area of 35,000 square feet or more, excluding the parking garage area.

(2) “Covered building” does not include:

(i) A building designated as a historic property under federal, State, or local law;

(ii) A public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school building;

(iii) A manufacturing building; or

(iv) An agricultural building.

(f) “Direct greenhouse gas emissions” means greenhouse gas emissions produced on–site by covered buildings.

(g) “District energy” means thermal energy generated at one or more central facilities that produce hot water, steam, or chilled water that then flows through a network of insulated underground pipes to provide hot water, space heating, air conditioning, or chilled water to nearby buildings.
Md. Code, Health - General § 2-803 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 2 / Subtitle 8 / Section 2-803
§2–803.
Status: in_force

(a) The Maryland Medical Assistance Program may notify the Attorney General of any increase in the price of an essential off–patent or generic drug when:

(1) The price increase, by itself or in combination with other price increases:

(i) Would result in an increase of 50% or more in the wholesale acquisition cost of the drug within the preceding 1–year period; or

(ii) Would result in an increase of 50% or more in the price paid by the Maryland Medical Assistance Program for the drug within the preceding 1–year period; and

(2) (i) A 30–day supply of the maximum recommended dosage of the drug for any indication, according to the label for the drug approved under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, would cost more than $80 at the drug’s wholesale acquisition cost;

(ii) A full course of treatment with the drug, according to the label for the drug approved under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, would cost more than $80 at the drug’s wholesale acquisition cost; or

(iii) If the drug is made available to consumers only in quantities that do not correspond to a 30–day supply, a full course of treatment, or a single dose, it would cost more than $80 at the drug’s wholesale acquisition cost to obtain a 30–day supply or a full course of treatment.

(b) On request of the Attorney General, the manufacturer of an essential off–patent or generic drug identified in a notice under subsection (a) of this section, within 45 days after the request, shall submit a statement to the Attorney General:

(1) (i) Itemizing the components of the cost of producing the drug; and

(ii) Identifying the circumstances and timing of any increase in materials or manufacturing costs that caused any increase in the price of the drug within the 1–year period preceding the date of the price increase;

(2) (i) Identifying the circumstances and timing of any expenditures made by the manufacturer to expand access to the drug; and

(ii) Explaining any improvement in public health associated with those expenditures; and

(3) Providing any other information that the manufacturer believes to be relevant to a determination of whether a violation of this subtitle has occurred.

(c) The Attorney General may require a manufacturer or a wholesale distributor to produce any records or other documents that may be relevant to a determination of whether a violation of this subtitle has occurred.

(d) On petition of the Attorney General and subject to subsection (e) of this section, a circuit court may issue an order:

(1) Compelling a manufacturer or a wholesale distributor:

(i) To provide the statement required under subsection (b) of this section; and

(ii) To produce specific records or other documents requested by the Attorney General under subsection (c) of this section that may be relevant to a determination of whether a violation of this subtitle has occurred;

(2) Restraining or enjoining a violation of this subtitle;

(3) Restoring to any consumer, including a third party payor, any money acquired as a result of a price increase that violates this subtitle;

(4) Requiring a manufacturer that has engaged in price gouging in the sale of an essential off–patent or generic drug to make the drug available to participants in any State health plan or State health program for a period of up to 1 year at the price at which the drug was made available to participants in the State health plan or State health program immediately prior to the manufacturer’s violation of this subtitle; and

(5) Imposing a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for each violation of this subtitle.

(e) The Attorney General may not bring an action for a remedy under subsection (d)(2) through (5) of this section unless the Attorney General has provided the manufacturer or wholesale distributor an opportunity to meet with the Attorney General to offer a justification for the increase in the price of the essential off–patent or generic drug.

(f) Any information provided by a manufacturer or a wholesale distributor to the Attorney General under subsections (b) and (c) of this section shall be considered confidential commercial information for purposes of § 4–335 of the General Provisions Article unless the confidentiality of the information is waived by the manufacturer or wholesale distributor.

(g) In any action brought by the Attorney General under subsection (d) of this section, a person who is alleged to have violated a requirement of this subtitle may not assert as a defense that the person did not deal directly with a consumer residing in the State.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-1241 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 12 / Section 2-1241
§2–1241.
Status: in_force

A person is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 if the person:

(1) fails to comply promptly with process that the Director issues under this part; or

(2) violates any provision of § 2–1238(d) or § 2–1240 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 2-204 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-204
§2–204.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A member of the Senate of Maryland shall administer the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution to the President of the Senate.

(2) The President of the Senate shall administer the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution to the other members and officers of the Senate of Maryland.

(b) (1) A member of the House of Delegates shall administer the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution to the Speaker of the House of Delegates.

(2) The Speaker of the House of Delegates shall administer the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution to the other members and officers of the House of Delegates.

(c) The members of the General Assembly shall subscribe the oath that the members take under subsections (a) and (b) of this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2-720 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2 / Subtitle 7 / Section 2-720
§2–720.
Status: in_force

Unless the contrary intention clearly appears, expressions of “cancellation” or “rescission” of the contract or the like shall not be construed as a renunciation or discharge of any claim in damages for an antecedent breach.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-218 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-218
§2–218.
Status: in_force

A holder of a manufacturer’s license or the owner of an interest in a distillery, brewery, rectifying, blending, or bottling plant may not enter into an agreement with a retail dealer that limits the purchases or sales of the retail dealer to the products of any producer.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-202 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-202
§2–202.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class 1 distillery license.

(b) The license shall be obtained for each trade name and each distillery in the State.

(c) A license holder may:

(1) establish and operate a plant for distilling, rectifying, blending, and bottling, at the location described in the license:

(i) brandy;

(ii) rum;

(iii) whiskey;

(iv) alcohol; and

(v) neutral spirits;

(2) sell and deliver the alcoholic beverages:

(i) in bulk to a person in the State that is authorized to acquire them; and

(ii) to a person outside the State that is authorized to acquire them;

(3) manufacture an alcoholic beverage listed in item (1) of this subsection in the name of another person or under a trade name if the other person or trade name also holds a Class 1 distillery license;

(4) acquire alcoholic beverages from the holder of a manufacturer’s license or wholesaler’s license or nonresident dealer’s permit for use in manufacturing;

(5) (i) conduct guided tours of the licensed premises;

(ii) at no cost or for a fee, serve to an individual who has attained the legal drinking age and participated in a guided tour of the licensed premises, not more than 2 ounces of products, with each product sample consisting of not more than one–half ounce from a single product manufactured by the license holder;

(iii) serve samples blended with other products manufactured by the license holder or nonalcoholic ingredients; and

(iv) sell products manufactured on the licensed premises, for off–premises consumption, and related merchandise to an individual who has attained the legal drinking age; and

(6) subject to subsection (i) of this section, sell liquor manufactured by the license holder that is mixed with other nonalcoholic ingredients.

(d) A license holder or entity in which a license holder has a pecuniary interest may not act as a caterer of food.

(e) Subject to subsection (f) of this section, a license holder may conduct the activities specified in subsections (c)(5) and (i)(2) of this section from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day.

(f) A Class 1 distillery license allows the license holder to operate 7 days a week.

(g) At least 14 days before holding a planned promotional event after 6 p.m., a license holder shall file a notice of the promotional event with the Executive Director on the form that the Executive Director provides.

(h) A holder of a caterer’s license or privilege under Subtitle 5 of this title or Subtitle 12 of various titles of Division II of this article may exercise the privileges of the license or privilege on the licensed premises of the license holder.

(i) (1) A local licensing board may grant an on–site consumption permit for use at the location of the Class 1 distillery license to a holder of a Class 1 distillery license.

(2) (i) The permit authorizes the holder to sell mixed drinks made from liquor that the holder produces that is mixed with other nonalcoholic ingredients for on–premises consumption.

(ii) The holder may not use more than an aggregate of 7,750 gallons annually of liquor the holder produces for mixed drinks sold under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

(3) A local licensing board:

(i) may establish and charge a permit fee; and

(ii) shall require the permit holder to:

1. comply with the alcohol awareness requirements under § 4–505 of this article; and

2. abide by all applicable trade practice restrictions.

(j) Nothing in this section limits the application of relevant provisions of Title 21 of the Health – General Article, and regulations adopted under that title, to a license holder.

(k) The license holder shall report to the Executive Director annually on a form provided by the Executive Director on:

(1) the amount of alcoholic beverages produced under the license;

(2) the amount of alcoholic beverages sold for off–premises consumption; and

(3) the amount of alcoholic beverages served for on–premises consumption.

(l) Except as otherwise provided by law, the license holder may not sell alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption to a person who intends to resell the alcoholic beverages.

(m) The annual license fee:

(1) shall be determined by the Executive Director; and

(2) may not exceed $2,000.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-905 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 9 / Section 2-905
§2–905.
Status: in_force

The Department of Legislative Services shall provide staff assistance to the Committee.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-1001 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 10 / Section 2-1001
§2–1001.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “Committee” means the Spending Affordability Committee.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-2103 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 2 / Subtitle 21 / Section 2-2103
§2–2103.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Urban Agriculture Water and Power Infrastructure Grant Fund.

(b) The purpose of the Fund is to provide grants to urban agricultural producers and qualified nonprofit organizations for the purchase and installation of:

(1) Agriculture equipment associated with water supply and irrigation; and

(2) Electric power access.

(c) The Secretary 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) Money appropriated to the Fund under § 13–209 of the Tax – Property Article; and

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

(f) The Fund may be used only for:

(1) Providing up to 87.5% of matching funds to urban agricultural producers and qualified nonprofit organizations for the purchase and installation of:

(i) Water meters;

(ii) Water pipes;

(iii) Irrigation hoses;

(iv) Electric meters;

(v) Electrical lines; or

(vi) Any other equipment associated with water supply and irrigation or electric power access the Department determines is appropriate; and

(2) Administrative costs for the Department to administer the Program.

(g) On or before October 15 each year, beginning in 2024, the Department shall submit a report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the House Appropriations Committee on the effectiveness of the funding provided under this section.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-315 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-315
§2–315.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only in Anne Arundel County.

(b) The Sheriff of Anne Arundel County shall receive an annual salary of:

(1) (i) $128,657 for calendar year 2014; and

(ii) $133,000 for calendar year 2015 through calendar year 2024.

(2) Beginning in calendar year 2025, the Sheriff of Anne Arundel County shall receive an annual salary equal to the salary of a captain in the Anne Arundel County Police Department at step 20 in the pay scale.

(c) (1) The Sheriff shall appoint deputies at a salary as provided by the County Council of Anne Arundel County.

(2) The Sheriff may appoint a chief deputy who shall serve at the pleasure of the Sheriff.

(d) Employees in the Sheriff’s Office shall be in the county merit system.

(e) In case of emergency, the Sheriff may temporarily deputize any able–bodied citizen to assist the Sheriff in carrying out the duties of the Sheriff’s Office.

(f) The Sheriff and the deputies whose duties require the use of automobiles shall be furnished at no expense with suitable automobiles and any necessary maintenance, repairs, or upkeep by the County Council.

(g) (1) The Sheriff may appoint part–time deputies as provided in the county budget.

(2) A part–time deputy appointed under this subsection may not work more than 24 hours per week.

(3) The Sheriff may set the rate of pay for a part–time deputy.

(4) A part–time deputy appointed under this subsection is not eligible for any benefits that are provided to county employees, including pension benefits, unless approved by the County Council.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 2-507 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-507
§2–507.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may not be construed to restrict the use of facial recognition technology for the purpose of:

(1) identifying a missing or deceased person or a person who is incapacitated and unable to otherwise provide the person’s own identity;

(2) redacting a recording or an image for release or disclosure to protect the privacy of an individual depicted in a recording or an image;

(3) forensic analysis of electronic media seized by law enforcement in relation to a specific investigation if the person identified in the electronic media is not the subject of criminal charges resulting from the forensic analysis;

(4) enhancing security systems for preventing unauthorized access to information, goods, materials, areas, or other properties under the custody or care of a law enforcement agency; or

(5) conducting otherwise legitimate activity unrelated to a criminal investigation.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-105 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-105
§2–105.
Status: in_force

The Attorney General is the legal advisor and counsel to the Department. He shall assign to the Department the number of assistant attorneys general authorized by law and necessary to render effective legal advice and counsel. The Attorney General shall designate an assistant attorney general as counsel to the Department. The counsel to the Department shall have no duty other than to render legal advice and counsel as required by the Secretary and other officials of the Department, and to supervise other assistant attorneys general assigned to the Department. The counsel shall perform these duties subject to the control and supervision of the Attorney General. When the Attorney General has designated the counsel to the Department, he may not reassign him without consulting the Secretary. The counsel and other assistant attorneys general shall receive the salary provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Insurance § 2-106 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-106
§2–106.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by law, all skilled service employees of the Administration shall be appointed and removed by the Commissioner in accordance with the provisions of Division I of the State Personnel and Pensions Article that govern skilled service employees.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 2-4A-01 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 2 / Subtitle 4A / Section 2-4A-01
§2–4A–01.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Board certified music therapist” means an individual who:

(1) Has completed the education and clinical training requirements established by the American Music Therapy Association; and

(2) Holds current board certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists.

(c) “Individualized music therapy treatment plan” means a music therapy treatment plan for a client that identifies the goals, objectives, and potential strategies for the music therapy services appropriate for the client using music therapy interventions, including:

(1) Music improvisation;

(2) Receptive music listening;

(3) Songwriting;

(4) Lyric discussion;

(5) Music and imagery;

(6) Music performance;

(7) Learning through music; and

(8) Movement to music.

(d) “License” means a license issued by the Board to engage in the practice of music therapy.

(e) “Licensed professional music therapist” or “licensee” means an individual who is licensed by the Board to engage in the practice of music therapy.

(f) (1) “Practice of music therapy” means the clinical and evidence–based use of music therapy interventions to accomplish individualized goals for individuals of all ages and ability levels within a therapeutic relationship.

(2) “Practice of music therapy” includes:

(i) Accepting referrals for music therapy services from:

1. Medical, developmental, mental health, or education professionals;

2. Family members;

3. Clients;

4. Caregivers; or

5. Others involved with the provision of and authorized to provide client services;

(ii) Collaborating with a client’s treatment team to review the client’s diagnosis, treatment needs, and treatment plan before providing music therapy services to a client for an identified clinical or developmental need;

(iii) Collaborating with a client’s treatment team during the provision of music therapy services to the client, including collaborating with and discussing the music therapy treatment plan with the audiologist or speech–language pathologist of a client with a communication disorder so that a music therapist may work with the client and address communication skills;

(iv) Conducting a music therapy assessment of a client to collect systematic, comprehensive, and accurate information necessary to determine the appropriate type of music therapy services to provide for the client;

(v) Developing an individualized music therapy treatment plan for a client that is based on the music therapy assessment;

(vi) Implementing an individualized music therapy treatment plan that:

1. Is consistent with any other developmental, rehabilitative, habilitative, medical, mental health, preventive, or wellness care or educational services being provided to a client; and

2. Does not replace the services provided by an audiologist or a speech–language pathologist;

(vii) Evaluating a client’s response to music therapy and the individualized music therapy treatment plan, documenting change and progress, and suggesting modifications, as appropriate;

(viii) Developing a plan for determining when the provision of music therapy services is no longer needed in collaboration with a client, the client’s physician or another provider of health care or education for the client, an appropriate member of the client’s family, and any other appropriate individual on whom the client relies for support;

(ix) Minimizing any barriers to ensure that a client receives music therapy services in the least restrictive environment;

(x) Collaborating with and educating a client, the family or caregiver of the client, or any other appropriate individual about the needs of the client that are being addressed in music therapy and the manner in which the music therapy addresses those needs; and

(xi) Using appropriate knowledge and skills, including research, reasoning, and problem–solving skills, to inform practice and determine appropriate actions in the context of each specific clinical setting.

(3) “Practice of music therapy” does not include the screening, diagnosis, or assessment of any physical, mental, or communication disorder.
Md. Code, Human Services § 2-302 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-302
§2–302.
Status: in_force

The Department shall maintain a website on which to post notices of petitions under §§ 5-316(f)(3)(ii), 5-3A-15(d)(3)(ii), and 5-3B-15(f)(3)(ii) of the Family Law Article.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 2-612 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-612
§2–612.
Status: in_force

(a) A proposed amendment to the charter of a corporation may be abandoned before the effective date of the articles by majority vote of the entire board of directors of the corporation.

(b) If the articles have been filed with the Department, notice of abandonment shall be given promptly to the Department.

(c) If the proposed amendment to the charter is abandoned as provided in this section, the articles and the amendment have no effect.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-302 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-302
§2–302.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners in the Department.

(b) The Board has seven members, five of whom:

(1) Are licensed and registered veterinarians of the State;

(2) Are residents of the State;

(3) Have engaged in active practice for five years at some time;

(4) Are in good standing; and

(5) Are appointed and qualified.

Of these five veterinarian members, at least two must have their practices predominantly for large animals. Two members of the Board shall not be veterinarians.

(c) The Governor shall appoint the members of the Board with the advice and consent of the Senate. Each appointment shall be made from a list of at least three names for each vacancy submitted to the Governor, or to the Governor-elect, by the Secretary.

(d) Each member serves a term of five years or until his successor is elected and qualified. A member is not eligible to serve for more than two full successive terms except as otherwise provided in this section. If any member ceases legally and physically to reside in the State, his office is vacant.

(e) The Governor shall remove any of the members for misconduct in office, incompetence, immorality, willful neglect of duty, or any cause which is a ground for revocation of a license to practice veterinary medicine in the State. The member may be removed only after reasonable notice and an opportunity for hearing is provided.
Md. Code, Health - General § 2-605 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-605
§2–605.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If the State intervenes and proceeds with an action filed under § 2–604 of this subtitle and the State prevails, the court shall award the person initiating the action an amount that is:

(i) Not less than 15% and not more than 25% of the proceeds of the action or settlement of the claim; and

(ii) Proportional to the amount of time and effort that the person substantially contributed to the final resolution of the civil action.

(2) (i) If the court finds that the action is based primarily on disclosures of specific information relating to allegations or transactions in a criminal, civil, or administrative hearing, in a legislative or administrative report, hearing, audit, or investigation, or from the news media, the court may make an award to the person initiating the action that:

1. The court considers appropriate, taking into account the significance of the information and the role of the person initiating the action in advancing the case to litigation; and

2. Does not exceed 10% of the proceeds of the action.

(ii) The information described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph does not include information disclosed and provided by the person initiating the action.

(3) Any payment to a person under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection shall be made from the proceeds of the action.

(4) (i) In addition to the amount provided under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, a court may award the person initiating the action:

1. An amount for reasonable expenses that the court finds to have been necessarily incurred; and

2. Reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.

(ii) In determining the amount of any award under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the court shall consider the amount of any penalties and damages recovered in the action and any other factor as justice may require.

(iii) Any expenses, fees, and costs awarded under this paragraph shall be awarded against the defendant.

(b) (1) If a court finds that the action is initiated by a person who planned and initiated or otherwise deliberately participated in the violation on which the action was based, the court may, to the extent it considers appropriate, reduce the share of the proceeds of the action that the person otherwise would have received under this section.

(2) In reducing the share of the proceeds of the person initiating the action under this subsection, the court shall consider:

(i) The role of the person in advancing the case to litigation; and

(ii) Any relevant circumstances relating to the underlying violation.

(3) (i) If the person initiating a civil action under § 2–604 of this subtitle is convicted of criminal conduct arising from the person’s participation in the violation on which the action was based prior to a final determination of the action, the person:

1. Shall be dismissed from the action; and

2. May not receive any share of the proceeds of the action.

(ii) The dismissal of the person initiating the action in accordance with this paragraph does not prejudice the right of the State to continue the action.

(4) If the person initiating a civil action under § 2–604 of this subtitle is convicted of criminal conduct arising from the person’s participation in the violation on which the action was based after the proceeds from the action are awarded to that person, the court shall order the person to repay the proceeds previously awarded.

(c) A court may award reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses to a defendant and against the person initiating the action if:

(1) The defendant prevails in the action; and

(2) The court finds that the claim of the person initiating the action was brought primarily for purposes of harassment or otherwise brought in bad faith.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-1004 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 10 / Section 2-1004
§2–1004.
Status: in_force

(a) The Committee shall review in detail the status and projections of the revenues and expenditures of the State and the status and projections of the economy of the State.

(b) In evaluating future State expenditures, the Committee shall consider economic indicators such as personal income, gross State product, or other data.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 2-116 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-116
§2–116.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a governmental unit in the Department to the extent that the governmental unit is authorized by law to employ its own legal adviser or counsel.

(b) The Attorney General is the legal adviser to the Department.

(c) The Attorney General shall assign to the Department the number of assistant Attorneys General authorized by law for the Department and its governmental units.

(d) An assistant Attorney General shall be a lawyer of the State in good standing.

(e) An assistant Attorney General is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.

(f) (1) The Attorney General shall designate one of the assistant Attorneys General as counsel to the Department and may not reassign the counsel without consulting the Secretary.

(2) The counsel to the Department has no duty other than to:

(i) give the legal aid, advice, and counsel that the Secretary and the other officials of the Department require; and

(ii) supervise the other assistant Attorneys General assigned to the Department.

(3) The counsel shall perform the duties specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection subject to the control and discretion of the Attorney General.

(g) (1) The counsel and the other assistant Attorneys General in the Department shall perform those duties that the Attorney General assigns.

(2) The Attorney General may require an assistant Attorney General to perform, subject to the Attorney General’s control and discretion, any duty for the Department required of the Attorney General by law.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2-304 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-304
§2–304.
Status: in_force

(1) The price can be made payable in money or otherwise. If it is payable in whole or in part in goods each party is a seller of the goods which he is to transfer.

(2) Even though all or part of the price is payable in an interest in realty the transfer of the goods and the seller’s obligations with reference to them are subject to this title, but not the transfer of the interest in realty or the transferor’s obligations in connection therewith.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 2-205 — MD Code / Article get / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-205
§2–205.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) It is the intent of this section that each register shall receive a fair and adequate compensation for the effort and duties required of the register by the register’s office.

(2) The volume and character of work done by the register shall be in comparison to the salary fixed by the Board of Public Works for each of the other registers.

(b) (1) Each register is entitled to receive an annual salary of not more than $146,500, to be determined in each instance by the Board of Public Works.

(2) In determining the annual salary of the register, the Board of Public Works shall be guided in the exercise of its discretion by:

(i) The population of the county determined by the last official United States census;

(ii) The dollar volume of total fees and taxes collected and excess fees turned over to the State for each of the preceding 5 years by the office of the register for which the salary is being fixed; and

(iii) Other pertinent data which have relation to the reasonableness of the salary in relation to the work done and volume handled by the office.

(c) The minimum annual salary for the register in Baltimore City is $12,000.

(d) (1) The salaries of the registers shall be paid semimonthly from the fees and receipts of the office, after deducting the expenses of the office.

(2) Expenses include salaries of deputies and clerks, books, stationery, office supplies, and other necessary and customary expenses of doing business.

(e) (1) (i) If the fees and receipts of the office are insufficient in any fiscal year to pay all or a part of the expenses of the office and authorized salary of a register, the deficiency shall be funded from the taxes remitted to the Comptroller by the register during that fiscal year.

(ii) Written authority for the transfer of funds shall be first obtained from the Comptroller.

(2) In the event that tax collections for the fiscal year are insufficient, the Comptroller shall make up the deficit from excess fees remitted from all other registers.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 2-312 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-312
§2–312.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary shall charge a fee of $5 per fingerprint card to each individual who requests that the individual be fingerprinted.

(b) A fee may not be charged to an individual who is:

(1) fingerprinted as a matter of procedure in a law enforcement action;

(2) required to have fingerprints retaken because of any fault or error by the Department during the preparation of the fingerprint card; or

(3) otherwise declared by the Secretary to be exempt from this section.

(c) Subject to the Administrative Procedure Act, the Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 2-107 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-107
§2–107.
Status: in_force

The Secretary may designate employees of the Department to serve a criminal summons, warrant, or charging document as provided in § 6-309 of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Insurance § 2-109 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-109
§2–109.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner may adopt regulations to:

(1) carry out this article;

(2) establish, maintain, and administer reserves under Title 3, Subtitle 2A of the Courts Article; and

(3) regulate the solicitation by a domestic stock insurer or other person of proxies, consents, and authorizations with respect to equity securities of the domestic stock insurer.

(b) (1) The Commissioner shall:

(i) compile and keep in the office of the Commissioner a set of current regulations adopted under this article; and

(ii) make a copy of the regulations for anyone who asks for one.

(2) The Commissioner may set a fee to cover the cost of making and mailing a copy of the current regulations.

(c) (1) By regulation, the Commissioner shall establish or direct the establishment of a toll-free telephone number to help consumers with and educate consumers about the purchase of private passenger automobile insurance.

(2) The Commissioner:

(i) may not recommend specific insurers or insurance producers; but

(ii) may provide to callers educational material, including a rate guide and a list of insurers and insurance producers.

(d) (1) By regulation, the Commissioner shall establish standards governing the privacy of consumer financial and health information pursuant to Title V of the Federal Financial Services Modernization Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-102).

(2) The regulations shall be consistent with the provisions of the model regulation adopted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners entitled “Privacy of Consumer Financial and Health Information Regulation”.

(e) By regulation, the Commissioner shall establish criteria and a process to allow an individual who is otherwise prohibited from engaging in or participating in the business of insurance under the Federal Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-322) to obtain written consent from the Commissioner to engage in or participate in the business of insurance under the federal Act.

(f) In addition to any other penalty provided, a person that willfully violates a regulation adopted under this article is subject to any applicable penalty under this article for violation of the provision to which the regulation relates.
Md. Code, Human Services § 2-406 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-406
§2–406.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission shall:

(i) stimulate and encourage study and review of the status of women in the State;

(ii) strengthen home life by directing attention to critical problems confronting women as wives, mothers, homemakers, and workers;

(iii) recommend methods of overcoming discrimination against women in public and private employment;

(iv) encourage women to become candidates for public office;

(v) promote more effective methods for enabling women to develop skills, continue education, and be retrained;

(vi) secure appropriate recognition of women’s accomplishments and contributions to the State;

(vii) work to develop healthy attitudes within the framework of the Commission’s responsibilities; and

(viii) inform the executive and legislative branches of government on issues concerning women, including offering testimony on these issues before legislative and administrative bodies.

(2) The Commission may:

(i) act as a clearinghouse for activities to avoid duplication of effort; and

(ii) make surveys and appoint advisory committees in fields including education, social services, labor laws and employment policies, law enforcement, health and safety, new and expanded services, legal rights, family relations, human relations, and volunteer services.

(b) Through the Secretary, the Commission shall submit an annual report including recommendations based on the Commission’s studies to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly.

(c) The Commission may not adopt regulations.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 2-305 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-305
§2–305.
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court of Maryland may adopt:

(1) rules of procedure to govern the conduct of sentencing proceedings under § 2–304 of this subtitle; and

(2) forms for a court or jury to use in making written findings and sentence determinations.
Md. Code, Insurance § 2-110 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-110
§2–110.
Status: in_force

(a) No later than December 31 of each year, the Commissioner shall prepare an annual report about the previous fiscal year that includes:

(1) a list of the authorized insurers transacting insurance business in the State, with any summary of their financial statements that the Commissioner considers appropriate;

(2) the name of each insurer whose business was closed during the year, the cause of the closure, and the amount of assets and liabilities of the insurer that is ascertainable;

(3) the name of each insurer against whom delinquency or similar proceedings were initiated, a concise statement of facts about each delinquency or similar proceeding, and the status of each proceeding;

(4) a list of the rulings and decisions made in cases before the Administration during the year;

(5) a statement of all fees, taxes, and administrative fines and penalties received by the Commissioner and deposited into the General Fund of the State;

(6) the ratio of complaints filed during the calendar year against each insurer for each major line of insurance written by the insurer and a summary of the resolution of the complaints;

(7) recommendations of the Commissioner about changes in the laws affecting insurance and about matters affecting the Administration;

(8) information about the operation of the Fraud Division, including:

(i) the number of complaints received that relate to insurance fraud, the nature of the complaints, and the resolution of the complaints;

(ii) the number of complaints and cases referred to a State’s Attorney and the resolution of the complaints or cases;

(iii) the number of complaints and cases referred to the Office of the Attorney General and the resolution of the complaints or cases;

(iv) the number of calls made to the insurance fraud hot line;

(v) the number of complaints received from persons regulated by the Commissioner;

(vi) the number of cases received from the Workers’ Compensation Commission under § 9-310.2 of the Labor and Employment Article and the resolution of the cases;

(vii) the total number of cases, by type of insurance fraud; and

(viii) the number and percentage of cases that result in the imposition of civil or criminal penalties;

(9) a list of all staff positions, classifications, and salaries in the Administration as of the end of the preceding calendar year; and

(10) any other relevant information that the Commissioner considers proper.

(b) (1) At least once every 5 years after December 1, 1995, the Commissioner shall prepare a report recommending any changes that the Commissioner considers appropriate under §§ 4-104 and 4-105 of this article.

(2) When required, the report described in paragraph (1) of this subsection may be prepared with the annual report required by subsection (a) of this section.

(c) Reports required under subsection (a) or (b) of this section shall be submitted to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.
Md. Code, Real Property § 2-113 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-113
§2–113.
Status: in_force

Unless a contrary intent is expressly indicated in the deed, the words “die without issue”, or “die without leaving issue”, or other words in a deed which may imply either a lack or a failure of issue of a person in his lifetime, or at the time of his death, or an indefinite failure of his issue, mean a lack or a failure of issue in the lifetime, or at the time of the death of the person, and not an indefinite failure of his issue.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 2-510 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-510
§2–510.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to former Baltimore City Jail employees, as described in § 23–201(a)(9) of this article.

(b) On retirement, a former Baltimore City Jail employee who elected to become a member of the State Retirement and Pension System may elect to enroll and participate in one of the following:

(1) the health insurance benefit options established under the Program, subject to the same terms and conditions as those provided for retirees under § 2–508 of this subtitle; or

(2) the Baltimore City Health Insurance Program for retirees, subject to the same terms and conditions as those provided for members of the Employees’ Retirement System of the City of Baltimore.

(c) On retirement, a former Baltimore City Jail employee who elected to remain a member of the Employees’ Retirement System of the City of Baltimore:

(1) shall receive from the City of Baltimore the same health insurance benefits granted to other members of the City’s retirement system; and

(2) may not receive any health insurance benefits allowed a State retiree under the Program.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 2-204.1 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-204.1
§2–204.
Status: in_force

§2–204.1.

A police officer shall arrest with or without a warrant and take into custody a person who the officer has probable cause to believe is in violation of a protective order as described in § 4–508.1(c) or § 4–509(b) of the Family Law Article.
Md. Code, Real Property § 2-119 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-119
§2–119.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Restriction on use” includes any covenant, restriction, or condition contained in:

(i) A deed;

(ii) A declaration;

(iii) A contract;

(iv) The bylaws or rules of a condominium or homeowners association;

(v) A security instrument; or

(vi) Any other instrument affecting:

1. The transfer or sale of real property; or

2. Any other interest in real property.

(3) “Solar collector system” means a solar collector or other solar energy device, the primary purpose of which is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for electricity generation, space heating, space cooling, or water heating.

(4) “Solar easement” means an interest in land that:

(i) Is conveyed or assigned in perpetuity; and

(ii) Limits the use of the land to preserve the receipt of sunlight across the land for the use of a property owner’s solar collector system.

(b) (1) A restriction on use regarding land use may not impose or act to impose unreasonable limitations on the installation of a solar collector system on the roof or exterior walls of improvements, provided that the property owner owns or has the right to exclusive use of the roof or exterior walls.

(2) For purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection, a restriction on use is unreasonable if application of the restriction on use to a particular proposal:

(i) Increases the installation cost of the solar collector system by at least 5% over the projected cost of the initially proposed installation; or

(ii) Reduces the energy generated by the solar collector system by at least 10% below the projected energy generation of the initially proposed installation.

(3) (i) The owner shall provide documentation that is satisfactory to the community association to show that the restriction is unreasonable under paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(ii) The documentation required under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall be prepared by an independent solar panel design specialist who:

1. Is certified by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners; or

2. Has attested by affidavit to designing at least 30 solar collector systems in the course of trade within the prior 3 years.

(4) (i) A community association may prohibit or restrict the installation of a solar collector system in the common area or common elements within the real estate development served by the association.

(ii) A community association may establish reasonable restrictions as to the number, size, place, or manner of placement or installation of a solar collector system installed in the common area or common elements.

(iii) Notwithstanding the provisions of the governing documents and provided that the installation is not otherwise prohibited by applicable law, the board of directors for a community association shall have discretion to install a solar collector system in the common area or common elements within the real estate development served by the community association.

(c) (1) A property owner who has installed or intends to install a solar collector system may negotiate to obtain a solar easement in writing.

(2) Any written instrument creating a solar easement shall include:

(i) A description of the dimensions of the solar easement expressed in measurable terms, including vertical or horizontal angles measured in degrees or the hours of the day on specified dates when direct sunlight to a specified surface of a solar collector system may not be obstructed;

(ii) The restrictions placed on vegetation, structures, and other objects that would impair the passage of sunlight through the solar easement; and

(iii) The terms under which the solar easement may be revised or terminated.

(3) A written instrument creating a solar easement shall be recorded in the land records of the county where the property is located.

(d) This section does not apply to a restriction on use on historic property that is listed in, or determined by the Director of the Maryland Historical Trust to be eligible for inclusion in, the Maryland Register of Historic Properties.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 2-203 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-203
§2–203.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department shall continually review all real property assessments to provide a review of each assessment at least once in each 3-year cycle.

(2) If any assessment has not been reviewed during a 3-year cycle, the Department may order a review of the assessment at any time.

(b) (1) For the review under subsection (a) of this section, real property is not required to be reviewed individually or separately, but it may be grouped:

(i) in areas;

(ii) by character or use; or

(iii) in any other manner that the Department considers to be helpful or necessary.

(2) For the review under subsection (a) of this section, the Department shall perform a physical inspection if:

(i) the value of improvements is being initially established under § 8–401(b)(3) of this article;

(ii) the value of substantially completed improvements is being established under § 8–104(c)(1)(iii) of this article;

(iii) the property is the subject of a recent sale, and the inspection is deemed necessary by the Department for purposes of a market analysis;

(iv) the property owner requests a physical inspection as part of an active appeal;

(v) The Department is notified by a county finance officer that a substantially completed improvement has been made that adds at least $1,000,000 in value to the property; or

(vi) the Department or the supervisor determines that a physical inspection is appropriate.

(3) The Department shall perform the physical inspection required under paragraph (2)(v) of this subsection within 30 days after receiving notice of the improvement.

(c) On request of the property tax assessment appeal board for the county in which the property is located, the Director shall order a review of any real property assessment.

(d) When reviewing real property under this section, the Department may use property description cards, property location maps, land classification maps, unit value maps, land use maps, zoning maps, records of new construction, sales records, building cost information, private appraisals, periodic surveys of assessment ratios, or any other material or information that the Department considers to be a reliable aid in determining real property value.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 2-4A-03 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 2 / Subtitle 4A / Section 2-4A-03
§2–4A–03.
Status: in_force

The Board:

(1) Shall adopt regulations for the licensure and practice of music therapy;

(2) Shall adopt a code of ethics for the practice of music therapy; and

(3) May facilitate the statewide dissemination of music therapy information to music therapists, the American Music Therapy Association or any successor organization, and the Certification Board for Music Therapists or any successor organization.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-401 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-401
§2–401.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “Committee” means the Legislative Policy Committee.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 2-307 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-307
§2–307.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to each individual subject to § 2–302 of this subtitle and to:

(1) each spouse, dependent child, parent, brother, or sister of each commissioner, the People’s Counsel, the General Counsel, and each public utility law judge; and

(2) each spouse or dependent child of each other officer or employee of the Commission or Office of People’s Counsel.

(b) (1) An individual subject to this section may not accept from a public service company or its officers, agents, or employees, a gift, gratuity, or special consideration.

(2) This subsection does not preclude an individual from accepting a gift from a relative.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 2-113.1 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-113.1
§2–113.
Status: in_force

§2–113.1.

(a) (1) The Comptroller shall include on the individual income tax return form a checkoff designated as the “Fair Campaign Financing Fund Contribution”.

(2) The checkoff shall state that:

(i) the individual, or each spouse in the case of a joint return, may contribute to the Fair Campaign Financing Fund the amount designated by the individual if the individual or each spouse is a United States citizen or admitted for permanent legal residence in the United States; and

(ii) 1. the individual shall deduct the amount of the contribution from any refund to which the individual is entitled; or

2. if the individual is not entitled to a refund, the individual shall add the amount of the contribution to the income tax to be paid with the return.

(3) The Comptroller shall include with the individual income tax return package a description of the purposes for which the Fair Campaign Financing Fund was established and the purposes for which the Fund may be used.

(b) The Comptroller shall:

(1) collect the checkoff contributions and account to the State Treasurer for the money collected;

(2) from the contributions collected, distribute the amount necessary to administer the checkoff system to an administrative cost account; and

(3) after the distribution under item (2) of this subsection, distribute the remainder of the money collected under this subsection to the Fair Campaign Financing Fund established under § 15–103 of the Election Law Article.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2A-404 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2A / Subtitle 4 / Section 2A-404
§2A–404.
Status: in_force

(1) If without fault of the lessee, the lessor and the supplier, the agreed berthing, loading, or unloading facilities fail or the agreed type of carrier becomes unavailable or the agreed manner of delivery otherwise becomes commercially impracticable, but a commercially reasonable substitute is available, the substitute performance must be tendered and accepted.

(2) If the agreed means or manner of payment fails because of domestic or foreign governmental regulation:

(a) The lessor may withhold or stop delivery or cause the supplier to withhold or stop delivery unless the lessee provides a means or manner of payment that is commercially a substantial equivalent; and

(b) If delivery has already been taken, payment by the means or in the manner provided by the regulation discharges the lessee’s obligation unless the regulation is discriminatory, oppressive, or predatory.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 2-605 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-605
§2–605.
Status: in_force

(a) After making the distribution required under § 2-604 of this subtitle, from the remaining income tax revenue from individuals, the Comptroller shall distribute the cost of administering the income tax laws to an administrative cost account.

(b) The Comptroller shall include within the distribution required under this section the amount necessary for the counties’ share of the cost of administering the income tax laws.

(c) The share of administrative costs for each county is the amount equal to the product of multiplying the cost of administering the income tax laws by a fraction:

(1) the numerator of which is the amount of county income tax from individuals collected and attributable to residents of the county; and

(2) the denominator of which is the total amount of income tax collected from individuals and corporations.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 2-1302 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 2 / Subtitle 13 / Section 2-1302
§2–1302.
Status: in_force

After making the distribution required under § 2-1301 of this subtitle, from the remaining sales and use tax revenue, the Comptroller shall distribute the amount necessary to administer the sales and use tax laws to an administrative cost account.
Md. Code, Election Law § 2-203 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-203
§2–203.
Status: in_force

Each county shall appropriate the funds essential for the operations of its local board to enable the local board to pay the reasonable expenses incurred by the local board to exercise the powers and perform the duties prescribed for it by law, including:

(1) personnel expenses, such as compensation, workers’ compensation, and unemployment insurance;

(2) subject to § 9–106 of this article, polling place operation expenses; and

(3) subject to § 9–106 of this article, supplies and equipment required under § 2–202(b)(4) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-123 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-123
§2–123.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an import–export permit.

(b) (1) The permit authorizes the holder to import alcoholic beverages into the State for storage in public warehouses for subsequent shipment outside the State.

(2) The permit holder may not import alcoholic beverages into the State for sale, consignment, or delivery to a person in the State.

(c) A person is not required to have the permit if the alcoholic beverages are:

(1) not for sale, consignment, or delivery to a person in the State;

(2) stored in a warehouse subject to a public bond; and

(3) subject to a customs bond.

(d) The permit fee is $75.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 2-205.1 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-205.1
§2–205.
Status: in_force

§2–205.1.

(a) While investigating an allegation against a licensee under this title, the Board may require the licensee to submit to an appropriate examination by a health care provider designated by the Board if the Board has reason to believe that the licensee may cause harm to a person affected by the licensee’s practice of audiology, hearing aid dispensing, speech–language pathology, or music therapy, or assistance in the practice of speech–language pathology or audiology.

(b) In return for the privilege given to a licensee to practice audiology, hearing aid dispensing, speech–language pathology, or music therapy, or assist in the practice of speech–language pathology or audiology in the State, the licensee is deemed to have:

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

(2) Waived any claim of privilege as to the testimony or reports of a health care provider who examines the licensee.

(c) The failure or refusal of the licensee to submit to an examination required under subsection (b) of this section is prima facie evidence of the licensee’s inability to practice audiology, hearing aid dispensing, speech–language pathology, or music therapy, or assist in the practice of speech–language pathology or audiology competently, unless the Board finds that the failure or refusal was beyond the control of the licensee.

(d) The Board shall pay the cost of any examination made under this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 2-401 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-401
§2–401.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in § 2-402 of this subtitle, the Department may adopt regulations that require a permit or registration before a person constructs, modifies, operates, or uses a source that may cause or control emissions into the air.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-301 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-301
§2–301.
Status: in_force

Each license specified in this title is a wholesaler’s license that the Executive Director issues.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-1607 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 16 / Section 2-1607
§2–1607.
Status: in_force

(a) An investigating committee may exercise its powers:

(1) when the General Assembly is in session; and

(2) when the General Assembly is not in session, if the investigating committee is authorized to do so:

(i) by law;

(ii) by the resolution that establishes the investigating committee; or

(iii) by the law or resolution from which the investigating committee derives its investigatory powers.

(b) (1) An investigating committee shall adopt rules that govern its procedures, including the conduct of hearings.

(2) The rules may not be inconsistent with law or any applicable rules of the General Assembly.
Md. Code, Election Law § 2-304 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-304
§2–304.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each local board shall develop a ballot drop box plan that includes the proposed location of each ballot drop box in the county.

(2) A local board shall use the following factors when determining the location of a ballot drop box:

(i) the accessibility of the ballot drop box to historically disenfranchised communities, including voters with disabilities, cultural groups, ethnic groups, and minority groups;

(ii) proximity of the ballot drop box to dense concentrations of voters;

(iii) accessibility of the ballot drop box by public transportation; and

(iv) equitable geographic distribution of ballot drop boxes throughout the county.

(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a local board shall designate locations in the county at which a ballot drop box will be placed in accordance with the factors set forth in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) (1) Each local board shall submit the ballot drop box plan with the proposed locations in the county for each ballot drop box to the State Administrator for review.

(2) If a proposed ballot drop box plan does not meet the factors listed in subsection (a) of this section, before the local board’s election plan is submitted to the State Board for approval under § 2–303.1 of this subtitle, the State Administrator shall:

(i) request that the local board reconsider the proposed location for one or more ballot drop boxes; and

(ii) provide to the local board a detailed explanation of why the proposed location does not meet the factors.

(3) If the State Administrator finds that the proposed ballot drop box locations submitted to the State Administrator after reconsideration by the local board under paragraph (2) of this subsection do not meet the factors, the State Administrator may add ballot drop box locations in the county.
Md. Code, Health - General § 2-705 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 2 / Subtitle 7 / Section 2-705
§2–705.
Status: in_force

(a) Not less than 15 calendar days before commencement of an audit by the Inspector General under this subtitle, the Inspector General shall give to the provider written notice of the audit, including:

(1) The statistically valid sampling methodology to be used;

(2) The name, contact information, and credentials of each individual conducting the audit, including the individual validating the methodology;

(3) The audit location, including whether the audit will be conducted on–site at the location of the provider or through record submission; and

(4) The manner in which the information requested must be submitted.

(b) (1) Except in cases where the Inspector General refers the audit findings and conclusions to the Office of the Attorney General Medicaid Fraud Control Unit or other applicable law enforcement agency, the Inspector General shall, on completion of the audit, conduct an exit conference with the provider that is the subject of the audit.

(2) During the exit conference, the Inspector General shall:

(i) Present the provider with the audit draft written findings and conclusions and the estimated amount of recovery due as a result of overpayment to the provider; and

(ii) Give the provider the following information in writing:

1. A clear description of the universe from which the sample was drawn;

2. The sample size and the method used to select the sample;

3. The formulas and calculation procedures used to determine the amount to be recovered;

4. The list of claims that were reviewed;

5. A description of each claim, noting the errors that resulted in an overpayment; and

6. A specific list of the regulations, statutes, and transmittals on which the Inspector General relied in determining that the claim was improper.

(3) (i) A provider may challenge the draft findings and conclusions within 30 days after the exit conference unless, because of the size and scope of the audit, the provider:

1. Has negotiated a longer period with the Inspector General through a mutual good faith process; and

2. Has submitted additional information regarding the claims to the Inspector General.

(ii) The additional information submitted under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may include evidence showing that:

1. The claims used in the sample were either paid properly or paid in accordance with § 2–703 of this subtitle; or

2. The audit does not meet applicable requirements or reach valid findings and conclusions.

(4) Failure to challenge the draft findings and conclusions contained in the preliminary report does not preclude a provider from appealing the final report and recovery letter under subsection (d) of this section.

(c) (1) The Inspector General shall review any additional documentation submitted by the provider under subsection (b) of this section or presented at any time during the audit.

(2) After review of any additional documentation submitted by the provider, the Inspector General shall, when appropriate, recalculate the error rate used in extrapolation and issue its final report and recovery letter.

(3) The final report and recovery letter shall state that the provider has 30 days after the date of the recovery letter to appeal the findings in the report in accordance with § 2–207 of this title, Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article, and COMAR 10.01.03 and 28.02.01.

(d) (1) On appeal, the provider may present evidence of a second audit using the same sampling methodology but based on a different sample of claims identified and produced by the Inspector General.

(2) On request of the provider, the Inspector General shall provide a new sample of claims to the provider within 30 days after receipt of the request.

(3) The provider shall have 60 days after receipt of the new sample to conduct the audit and provide the results to the Inspector General, unless the provider has negotiated a longer period with the Inspector General.

(4) The Inspector General may review the provider’s audit for compliance with the requirements of this subtitle.

(e) The recovery shall be stayed until completion of the administrative appeal process.

(f) This subtitle does not limit a provider from challenging the accuracy of the Inspector General’s audit, including:

(1) The statistical and extrapolation methodology used in the audit;

(2) The credentials of any individual who performed or reviewed the audit; or

(3) Any other reasonable basis.

(g) (1) The Department may adopt the findings of the federal government, including the error rate, if the federal government conducts an audit that:

(i) Concludes that a provider received an overpayment;

(ii) Uses an error rate that is specific to a single provider;

(iii) Derives the overpayment from a statistically valid sample; and

(iv) Provides all supporting documentation of the audit.

(2) If the Department adopts the findings of the federal government, the Department shall provide to the provider a copy of the federal government’s audit report and supporting documentation with the preliminary recovery letter stating the amount due to the State and the provider’s appeal rights.

(3) (i) Within 30 days after receipt of the preliminary recovery letter, the provider may challenge the draft findings and conclusions unless, due to the size and scope of the audit, the provider:

1. Has negotiated a longer period with the Inspector General through a mutual good faith process; and

2. Has submitted additional information to the Inspector General.

(ii) The additional information submitted under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may include evidence showing that:

1. The claims used in the sample were either paid properly or paid in accordance with § 2–703 of this subtitle; or

2. The audit did not meet applicable requirements or reach valid findings and conclusions.

(4) Failure to challenge the draft findings and conclusions contained in the preliminary recovery letter does not preclude a provider from appealing the final report and recovery letter under subsection (d) of this section.

(h) This subtitle does not apply to audits conducted in response to federal audits initiated before October 1, 2016.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 2-101 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-101
§2–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “AICPA” means the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

(c) “Attest” means to provide the following services:

(1) an audit or other engagement performed in accordance with the Statements on Auditing Standards issued by AICPA;

(2) a review of a financial statement performed in accordance with the Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services issued by AICPA;

(3) a compilation;

(4) any examination, review, or agreed–upon procedures engagement to be performed in accordance with the Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements issued by AICPA; and

(5) any engagement performed in accordance with the Auditing Standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

(d) “Board” means the State Board of Public Accountancy.

(e) “Compilation” means a presentation of information in the form of a financial statement that is performed in accordance with the Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services issued by AICPA.

(f) “Home office” is the location specified by a client of a certified public accountant as the address to which a service described in § 2–401(a) of this title is directed.

(g) “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to practice certified public accountancy.

(h) “License fee” means the fee paid in connection with the issuance or renewal of a license.

(i) “Licensed certified public accountant” means, unless the context requires otherwise, an individual licensed by the Board to practice certified public accountancy.

(j) “NASBA” means the National Association of Boards of Accountancy.

(k) “Permit” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a permit issued by the Board to allow a partnership or corporation to operate a business through which an individual may practice certified public accountancy.

(l) “Permit fee” means the fee paid in connection with the issuance or renewal of a permit.

(m) “Practice certified public accountancy” means to perform any of the following accountancy services:

(1) conducting an audit, review, or compilation of financial statements;

(2) conducting any examination, review, or agreed–upon procedures engagement to be performed in accordance with the Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements issued by AICPA; or

(3) providing a written certificate or opinion offering positive or negative assurance or full or limited assurance on the correctness of the information or on the fairness of the presentation of the information in:

(i) a financial statement;

(ii) a report;

(iii) a schedule; or

(iv) an exhibit.

(n) “Practice privilege” means the right granted to an individual who is licensed by another state to practice certified public accountancy in this State without a license issued by this State.

(o) “Principal place of business” means the office location designated by the licensee for purposes of substantial equivalency and reciprocity.
Md. Code, Insurance § 2-101 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-101
§2–101.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is a Maryland Insurance Administration.

(2) The Administration is an independent unit of the State government.

(b) The head of the Administration is the Maryland Insurance Commissioner.

(c) The Commissioner shall control and supervise the Administration.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 2-201 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-201
§2–201.
Status: in_force

(a) The Director is responsible for the operation of the Department.

(b) (1) The Director shall administer and enforce:

(i) the provisions of this article; and

(ii) any other provision of law that is assigned to the Director or the Department for administration or enforcement.

(2) The Director may exercise any right or power that is conferred on the Director or the Department.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-314 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-314
§2–314.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only in Allegany County.

(b) The Sheriff of Allegany County shall receive the salary set by the County Commissioners of Allegany County in accordance with Title 28, Subtitle 1 of the Local Government Article.

(c) (1) The Sheriff shall appoint not less than five deputies at salaries determined by the Sheriff’s budget who are under the county classified service.

(2) At least one of the deputies shall be assigned by the Sheriff to:

(i) Execute process, orders, and directions for the juvenile court; and

(ii) Perform the other duties the Sheriff assigns.

(d) (1) If authorized by the County Commissioners, the Sheriff may employ a clerk–bookkeeper under the county classified service at a salary agreed on by the Sheriff and the County Commissioners.

(2) The clerk–bookkeeper shall perform the duties assigned by the Sheriff, including the preparation of reports submitted by the Sheriff’s Office to the grand jury or the County Commissioners.

(e) If the Sheriff approves after considering personnel needs, the County Commissioners may authorize a deputy sheriff to perform off–duty services for any person who agrees to pay a fee, including:

(1) Hourly rates for off–duty service;

(2) Any necessary insurance to be determined by the County Commissioners;

(3) Any fringe benefits; and

(4) The reasonable rental cost of uniforms or other equipment used by any off–duty personnel.

(f) (1) The Sheriff, with the approval of the County Commissioners, may appoint a chief deputy sheriff who shall perform all legal functions of the Sheriff during any temporary absence, sickness, vacation, or vacancy of office of the Sheriff.

(2) The Sheriff may appoint as chief deputy a person who has not served as a deputy sheriff.

(3) The chief deputy sheriff:

(i) Shall serve at the Sheriff’s pleasure; and

(ii) Is not under the county classified service.

(g) (1) This subsection does not apply to officers in the Sheriff’s Office at a rank of lieutenant or above.

(2) Deputies, officers, and civilian employees of the Sheriff’s Office, including the county jail, have the right to organize and bargain collectively with the Sheriff concerning wages and benefits, hours, working conditions, discipline procedures, and job security issues through a labor organization selected by the majority of the deputies, officers, and civilian employees.

(3) The Sheriff shall meet with the labor organization and engage in good faith negotiations to reach a written agreement on wages and benefits, hours, working conditions, discipline procedures, and job security issues.

(4) If the labor organization and the Sheriff are unable to reach an agreement during the collective bargaining process, either the labor organization or the Sheriff may seek nonbinding mediation through the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service by giving at least 15 days’ notice to the other party and to the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.

(5) (i) If the Sheriff and the labor organization are unable to agree to the interpretation or application of a written agreement entered under this subsection, the Sheriff or the labor organization may demand arbitration before a neutral labor arbitrator in accordance with this paragraph.

(ii) An arbitration initiated under this paragraph shall be conducted before a single arbitrator.

(iii) 1. The arbitrator shall be selected to hear the dispute from a panel of seven arbitrators who are members of the National Academy of Arbitrators.

2. The panel shall be requested from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.

(iv) The parties shall select an arbitrator by alternative strikes from the panel.

(v) The arbitrator selected may schedule a hearing, issue subpoenas to compel the testimony of witnesses and the production of documents, administer oaths, and declare the record closed.

(vi) The written decision of the arbitrator shall be:

1. Final and binding on the Sheriff, employee, and the labor organization to the extent the decision addresses wages and benefits; and

2. Nonbinding to the extent the decision addresses hours, working conditions, discipline procedures, and job security issues.

(vii) The Sheriff and labor organization shall share equally in the costs of the arbitration proceeding.

(6) This subsection may not be construed to authorize an employee of the Sheriff’s Office or of the county jail to engage in a strike.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-164 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-164
§2–164.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a nonbeverage permit.

(b) The permit authorizes the holder to purchase alcohol and alcoholic beverages for:

(1) use in compounding or manufacturing flavoring extracts;

(2) medicinal, antiseptic, or toilet preparations or for other similar purposes;

(3) scientific or laboratory purposes;

(4) flavoring food products; or

(5) sale by pharmacists on the written prescription of a qualified physician.

(c) The permit holder may not use, sell, or deliver:

(1) alcoholic beverages for beverage purposes; or

(2) any other product that is:

(i) produced with alcoholic beverages; and

(ii) fit for beverage purposes.

(d) The permit does not expire until it is revoked.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the fee for the issuance or renewal of the permit is $50.

(2) The Executive Director shall issue the permit without the payment of a fee to:

(i) a charitable organization; or

(ii) a holder of a fuel–alcohol permit.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 2-405.3 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-405.3
§2–405.
Status: in_force

§2–405.3.

(a) This section applies to a corporation that is an investment company, as defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940.

(b) A director of a corporation who with respect to the corporation is not an interested person, as defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, shall be deemed to be independent and disinterested when making any determination or taking any action as a director.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 2-212 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-212
§2–212.
Status: in_force

(a) Each stock certificate shall be signed by the president, a vice president, the chief executive officer, the chief operating officer, the chief financial officer, the chairman of the board, or the vice chairman of the board and countersigned by the secretary, an assistant secretary, the treasurer, an assistant treasurer, or any other officer.

(b) Each certificate which represents any stock, bond, note, guaranty, obligation, or other corporate security:

(1) May be sealed with the actual corporate seal or a facsimile of it or in any other form; and

(2) The signatures may be either manual or facsimile signatures.

(c) A certificate described in this section is valid and may be issued whether or not an officer who signed it is still an officer when it is issued.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 2-701 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 2 / Subtitle 7 / Section 2-701
§2–701.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “ethnic affairs unit” means:

(1) the Commission on African American History and Culture;

(2) the Commission on Indian Affairs; and

(3) the Office of Asian–Pacific American Affairs.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 2-202 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-202
§2–202.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “block grant” means any federal grant–in–aid that:

(1) contains consolidated funding for 1 or more programs;

(2) includes any change in the financing of a program that includes any kind of capped allocations or specific spending targets; or

(3) is designated by Congress as a block grant.

(b) It is the policy of the State that the General Assembly and the Governor should consult before the Executive Branch of the State government adopts State policy on block grants.

(c) (1) This section is in addition to and not in derogation of any other power or duty of the General Assembly.

(2) This section applies to the adoption of State policy to:

(i) participate in a block grant;

(ii) set a date on which the State will accept responsibility for a block grant; or

(iii) transfer money between block grants.

(d) The Governor shall send, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the Legislative Policy Committee each proposal for the adoption of State policy on a block grant.

(e) Within 60 days after the Legislative Policy Committee receives the proposal or, if the Committee sets a shorter period, within that period, the Committee:

(1) may hold a public hearing on the proposal;

(2) may refer the proposal to another committee for review; and

(3) for the General Assembly, may send the Governor comments on the proposal.

(f) The Governor may act on the proposal only after the expiration of the 60–day period or any shorter period set under subsection (e) of this section.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-103 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-103
§2–103.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “permanent part–time legislative employee” means an individual who, for at least 130 days a year, is employed by the General Assembly.

(b) A permanent part–time legislative employee shall receive employment rights, privileges, and benefits that:

(1) equal at least 50% of the employment rights, privileges, and benefits of a permanent full–time employee of the Department of Legislative Services; and

(2) for an individual who is employed for at least 50% of a full workweek, are prorated in proportion to the number of hours worked.

(c) For auditing purposes, permanent time records shall be kept for each permanent part–time legislative employee.

(d) The President and the Speaker shall administer this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2A-109 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2A / Subtitle 1 / Section 2A-109
§2A–109.
Status: in_force

(1) A term providing that one party or his (or her) successor in interest may accelerate payment or performance or require collateral or additional collateral “at will” or “when he (or she) deems himself (or herself) insecure” or in words of similar import must be construed to mean that he (or she) has power to do so only if he (or she) in good faith believes that the prospect of payment or performance is impaired.

(2) With respect to a consumer lease, the burden of establishing good faith under subsection (1) is on the party who exercised the power; otherwise the burden of establishing lack of good faith is on the party against whom the power has been exercised.
Md. Code, Health - General § 2-105 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-105
§2–105.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall establish general policy for, and adopt standards to promote and guide the development of, the physical and mental health services of this State and its subdivisions.

(b) The Secretary is responsible for the health interests of the people of this State and shall supervise generally the administration of the health laws of this State and its subdivisions.

(c) The Secretary shall adopt and revise as necessary a State health improvement plan that includes the following:

(1) A description of the components that should comprise the health care system;

(2) The goals and policies for Maryland’s health care system;

(3) Identification of unmet needs and excess services for facilities and services not regulated by the certificate of need program; and

(4) An assessment of the financial resources required and available for the health care system.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-302 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-302
§2–302.
Status: in_force

(a) A writ of execution or attachment shall be directed to the sheriff of the county where the property is located.

(b) A sheriff may seize only property found within his county.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 2-610.1 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-610.1
§2–610.
Status: in_force

§2–610.1.

Articles of amendment and articles of amendment and restatement are effective as of the later of:

(1) The time the Department accepts the articles for record; or

(2) The time established under the articles, not to exceed 30 days after the articles are accepted for record.
Md. Code, Environment § 2-1306 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 2 / Subtitle 13 / Section 2-1306
§2–1306.
Status: in_force

(a) The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science shall establish science–based sea level rise projections for Maryland’s coastal areas and update them at least every 5 years.

(b) The science–based sea level rise projections shall include maps that indicate the areas of the State that may be most affected by storm surges, flooding, and extreme weather events.

(c) The science–based sea level rise projections required under this section shall be made publicly available on the Internet.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-1702 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 2 / Subtitle 17 / Section 2-1702
§2–1702.
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that animal shelters perform an integral community service.

(b) It is the intent of the General Assembly to enhance animal shelter services by promoting humane animal sheltering policies and strengthening community safety.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 2-402 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-402
§2–402.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify for a permit, a partnership shall meet the requirements of this section.

(b) The partnership shall:

(1) have at least a simple majority of the partners, officers, shareholders, members, or managers, in terms of financial interest and voting rights, be licensed in a state;

(2) (i) have a permanent office in the State from which an individual is licensed to practice certified public accountancy; or

(ii) have at least a simple majority of the partners, officers, shareholders, members, or managers retain a principal place of business in this State;

(3) hold a valid license issued under § 2–301 of this title; and

(4) comply with regulations promulgated by the Board.

(c) An individual who is not licensed to practice certified public accountancy in this State or another state may have an ownership interest in the partnership if:

(1) a simple majority of the ownership of the partnership, in terms of financial interests and voting rights, is held by individuals licensed to practice certified public accountancy in this or another state;

(2) the individual is an active participant in the partnership or its affiliated entities;

(3) the partnership designates, to the Board, a licensee of this State, or a qualified licensee of another state who is responsible for the registration of the partnership; and

(4) the partnership complies with regulations adopted by the Board.

(d) At least 1 general partner and any other partner who practices or intends to practice certified public accountancy in the State shall be licensed by the Board to practice certified public accountancy in the State or qualify for a practice privilege under § 2–321 of this title.