Md. Code, Land Use § 2-102 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-102
§2–102.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this division, a planning commission established under this subtitle shall consist of three, five, or seven members.

(2) One member of the planning commission may be a member of the legislative body, who serves as an ex officio member concurrent with the member’s legislative term.

(3) (i) An ex officio member of a planning commission may not vote on any question in the result of which the ex officio member has an immediate personal or financial interest.

(ii) When an ex officio member abstains from voting on a question under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the ex officio member shall disclose the recusal.

(b) (1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the members of a planning commission shall be appointed by:

(i) the legislative body; or

(ii) the person designated as the appointing authority in the local law establishing the planning commission.

(2) If there is a single elected local executive, the members of a planning commission shall be appointed by the local executive and confirmed by the legislative body.

(c) (1) The term of a member of a planning commission other than an ex officio member is:

(i) 5 years; or

(ii) until the member’s successor takes office.

(2) The terms of the members of a planning commission shall be staggered.

(d) (1) A legislative body may remove a member of a planning commission for:

(i) incompetence;

(ii) misconduct; or

(iii) in the same manner as for a member of a State board or commission:

1. failure to attend meetings under § 8–501 of the State Government Article; or

2. conviction of a crime in accordance with § 8–502 of the State Government Article.

(2) The legislative body shall provide to the member:

(i) a written statement of charges stating the grounds for removal; and

(ii) an opportunity for a public hearing to contest the charges.

(e) If a vacancy occurs during the term of an appointed member, the vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as is required for appointment under subsection (b) of this section.

(f) (1) The legislative body may designate one or more alternate members to sit on the planning commission in the absence of any member of the commission.

(2) If an alternate member is absent, the legislative body may designate a temporary alternate member to sit on the planning commission.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-309 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-309
§2–309.
Status: in_force

(a) The sheriff of Baltimore City and each county may appoint, from time to time, from among his deputies a second in command. On the death, disqualification, or resignation of the sheriff or in the event the sheriff is convicted of a felony, the second in command shall succeed to all the powers, duties, responsibilities, and obligations of the sheriff until a successor has been appointed by the Governor.

(b) Immediately upon assuming the powers of the sheriff, the second in command shall file a bond with the State Comptroller, in the same penalty and on the same conditions as that required of the sheriff.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-118 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-118
§2–118.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a public storage and transportation permit.

(b) (1) The permit authorizes the holder to operate a warehouse to:

(i) store alcoholic beverages for the accounts of other persons; and

(ii) transport alcoholic beverages for the accounts of other persons into, in, or out of the State.

(2) The permit holder may use the permit for storage or transportation.

(c) (1) The Executive Director shall provide a means of identification for each vehicle authorized under the permit.

(2) The identification shall be kept in or on the vehicle at all times when the vehicle transports alcoholic beverages.

(d) (1) The permit fee is $200.

(2) The fee for the vehicle identification required under subsection (c) of this section is $10 for each vehicle.

(e) A license holder or permit holder is not required to have the permit to deliver alcoholic beverages that the license holder or permit holder may otherwise acquire, store, sell, or use.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 2-111 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-111
§2–111.
Status: in_force

The Secretary may not remove an appointee to a particular office in the Department without first obtaining the Governor’s approval if the law provides that:

(1) the Secretary is required to make the appointment with the consent of the Governor; and

(2) the appointee:

(i) serves at the pleasure of the Secretary; or

(ii) may be removed by the Secretary with or without cause.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 2-610 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-610
§2–610.
Status: in_force

(a) The Comptroller shall make the distributions of income tax revenue from individuals attributable to county income tax periodically to a county, municipal corporation, or special taxing district.

(b) The periodic distributions of the estimated amount to which each county, municipal corporation, and special taxing district is entitled from withholdings and estimated income taxes paid shall be made:

(1) for the 1st 3 quarters of the State’s fiscal year, as often as practicable but at least each quarter; and

(2) for the 4th quarter of that year:

(i) before the last day of that year, for the months of April and May; and

(ii) before August 31, for the month of June.

(c) Abrogated.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2-328 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-328
§2–328.
Status: reserved

(1) In a sale by auction if goods are put up in lots each lot is the subject of a separate sale.

(2) A sale by auction is complete when the auctioneer so announces by the fall of the hammer or in other customary manner. Where a bid is made while the hammer is falling in acceptance of a prior bid the auctioneer may in his discretion reopen the bidding or declare the goods sold under the bid on which the hammer was falling.

(3) Such a sale is with reserve unless the goods are in explicit terms put up without reserve. In an auction with reserve the auctioneer may withdraw the goods at any time until he announces completion of the sale. In an auction without reserve, after the auctioneer calls for bids on an article or lot, that article or lot cannot be withdrawn unless no bid is made within a reasonable time. In either case a bidder may retract his bid until the auctioneer’s announcement of completion of the sale, but a bidder’s retraction does not revive any previous bid.

(4) If the auctioneer knowingly receives a bid on the seller’s behalf or the seller makes or procures such a bid, and notice has not been given that liberty for such bidding is reserved, the buyer may at his option avoid the sale or take the goods at the price of the last good faith bid prior to the completion of the sale. This subsection shall not apply to any bid at a forced sale.
Md. Code, Insurance § 2-112.3 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-112.3
§2–112.
Status: in_force

§2–112.3.

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Health Care Regulatory Fund.

(b) There is a Health Care Regulatory Fund.

(c) The purpose of the Fund is to pay all costs and expenses incurred by the Administration related to the implementation of § 2-303.1 of this title and Title 15, Subtitles 10A, 10B, and 10C of this article.

(d) The Fund shall consist of:

(1) all revenue deposited into the Fund that is received through the imposition and collection of the health care regulatory assessment under § 2-112.2 of this subtitle; and

(2) income from investments that the State Treasurer makes for the Fund.

(e) (1) Expenditures from the Fund to cover the costs and expenses for the implementation of § 2-303.1 of this title and Title 15, Subtitles 10A, 10B, and 10C of this article may only be made:

(i) with an appropriation from the Fund approved by the General Assembly in the annual State budget; or

(ii) by the budget amendment procedure provided for in § 7-209 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(2) (i) If, in any given fiscal year, the amount of the health care regulatory assessment revenue collected by the Commissioner and deposited into the Fund exceeds the actual expenditures incurred by the Administration for the implementation of § 2-303.1 of this title and Title 15, Subtitles 10A, 10B, and 10C of this article, the excess amount shall be carried forward within the Fund for the purpose of reducing the assessment imposed by the Administration for the following fiscal year.

(ii) If, in any given fiscal year, the amount of the health care regulatory assessment revenue collected by the Commissioner and deposited into the Fund is insufficient to cover the actual expenditures incurred by the Administration to implement § 2-303.1 of this title and Title 15, Subtitles 10A, 10B, and 10C of this article because of an unforeseen emergency and expenditures are made in accordance with the budget amendment procedure provided for in § 7-209 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, an additional health care regulatory assessment may be made.

(f) (1) The State Treasurer is the custodian of the Fund.

(2) The Fund shall be invested and reinvested in the same manner as State funds.

(3) The State Treasurer shall deposit payments received from the Commissioner into the Fund.

(g) (1) The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund and is not subject to § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, and may not be deemed a part of the General Fund of the State.

(2) No part of the Fund may revert or be credited to:

(i) the General Fund of the State; or

(ii) a special fund of the State, unless otherwise provided by law.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 2-119 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-119
§2–119.
Status: in_force

For fiscal year 2009 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation to the Office of Financial Regulation for the purpose of regulating banking institutions and credit unions.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 2-106 — MD Code / Article get / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-106
§2–106.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in this section and unless a different time is prescribed by local law, the court shall be held in each county at the usual place of holding court in the county, on the second Tuesday of February, April, June, August, October, and December, and more often if need be, according to its own adjournment.

(2) One of the judges of the court, in the absence of the others, shall have power to hold court at a stated time of adjournment only for the purpose of adjourning.

(3) Two judges shall have full power to do an act which the court is or may be authorized by law to perform, and two of them shall have power to hold court on a day not named in an adjournment, on the application of a person having pressing business in the court, if notice be given to any interested person, and the register records that notice has been given.

(4) One of the judges, in the absence of the others on account of prolonged illness, or in case of vacancy, shall have full power to do an act which the court is authorized by law to do, provided there is attached to the proceedings or papers in each case a certificate signed by the register, certifying to the vacancy or prolonged illness of the judge or judges not attending court on that day.

(5) If the court does not meet on a day fixed for its meeting and is not adjourned as provided, the register shall adjourn the court from day to day until a meeting is had according to law.

(b) (1) The sessions of the Court in Baltimore City shall continue from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., if necessary for the transaction of the business of the Court.

(2) (i) In Baltimore City, a judge of the Orphans’ Court who is also an attorney–at–law has full power to do any act which the Court is or may be authorized by law to perform, including the power to hold court on a day not named in an adjournment.

(ii) On request of any interested party filed within the time determined by the Court, two judges shall be required to act for the Court.

(c) In Montgomery County, a judge of the Circuit Court for Montgomery County at the time sitting as the Orphans’ Court for the County shall have full power to do an act which the Orphans’ Court of the County is or shall be authorized to perform, including the power to hold court on a day not named in an adjournment as provided.

(d) (1) Each judge of the Court for Prince George’s County shall spend at least 3 days each week in the conduct of the business of the Court.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, in Prince George’s County, a judge of the Orphans’ Court who is also an attorney–at–law has full power to do any act which the Court is or may be authorized to perform, including the power to hold court on a day not named in an adjournment.

(ii) On request of any interested party, two judges shall be required to act for the Court.

(3) If necessary to transact business before the Court, court may be convened 5 days each week.

(e) (1) In Harford County, the provisions of subsection (a) of this section do not apply.

(2) A judge of the Circuit Court for Harford County shall sit as the Orphans’ Court for the County at the time or times established by the judges of the County Circuit Court and shall have full power to do any act which the Orphans’ Court of the County is or shall be authorized to perform, including the power to hold court on a day not named in an adjournment.

(f) (1) The sessions of the Court in Baltimore County shall continue from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., if necessary for the transaction of the business of the Court.

(2) A judge of the Orphans’ Court in Baltimore County who is also an attorney–at–law has full power to do any act that the Court is authorized by law to perform, including the power to hold court on a day not named in an adjournment.

(g) (1) In Charles County, the sessions of the Court shall be held on at least one day each week, as determined by the Court, for the transaction of business.

(2) In Howard County, the sessions of the Court shall be held as determined by the Court for the transaction of business.

(h) In Anne Arundel County, the sessions of the Court shall be held at least 2 full business days each week, and more often if necessary, for the transaction of business.

(i) If an orphans’ court judge of a county is unable to serve for any reason, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland may assign, on a temporary basis, an orphans’ court judge of another county to sit for the judge who is unable to serve.

(j) In Cecil County, the sessions of the Court shall be held every Tuesday for the transaction of the business of the Court, and more often if need be, according to its own adjournment.
Md. Code, Human Services § 2-403 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-403
§2–403.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission consists of 25 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(b) Of the 25 members of the Commission:

(1) 12 shall be appointed from among applicants who have been nominated and recommended for appointment by organizations located in the State whose interests relate to the status of women; and

(2) 13 shall be appointed from among applicants applying on their own behalf.

(c) To the extent practicable, in making appointments under this section, the Governor shall ensure geographic diversity among the membership of the Commission.

(d) (1) The term of a commissioner is 4 years.

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on October 1, 2007.

(3) A commissioner may not serve more than two consecutive terms.

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

(5) A commissioner who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(e) A commissioner who fails to attend at least 50% of the regularly scheduled meetings of the Commission during any 12–month period shall be considered to have resigned.

(f) Commissioners are not entitled to receive compensation for their services.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-211 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-211
§2–211.
Status: in_force

After the Governor issues a civil commission for an appointee and delivers the commission to the clerk of a circuit court, the appointee shall contact the clerk to coordinate a time and place for the clerk to administer the appointee’s oath of office and present the commission.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-107 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-107
§2–107.
Status: in_force

(a) In a circuit court, an arrest warrant shall be issued on a form that:

(1) Is 8 1/2 by 11 inches in size;

(2) Contains the following information, if known, about the person for whom the warrant is issued:

(i) Full name;

(ii) Last address;

(iii) Race;

(iv) Sex;

(v) Height;

(vi) Weight;

(vii) Hair color;

(viii) Eye color;

(ix) Driver’s license number;

(x) Social Security number;

(xi) Distinguishing body marks or scars; and

(xii) Any other pertinent identifying information; and

(3) Contains specific instructions to indicate the judge or court commissioner before whom the person is directed to appear once arrested.

(b) An arrest warrant issued under this section shall be clearly captioned:

(1) “Arrest warrant/State capias”;

(2) “Arrest warrant/contempt”;

(3) “Arrest warrant/contempt of court”; or

(4) “Arrest warrant/body attachment”.

(c) After a judge issues an arrest warrant, the judge shall:

(1) Maintain a copy for the judge’s file; and

(2) Provide a copy for:

(i) The clerk of the circuit court;

(ii) The sheriff or other law enforcement officer who will be serving the warrant; and

(iii) The person for whom the warrant is issued.

(d) Failure to use the form described in this section does not have any effect on an otherwise lawful arrest.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 2-605.1 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-605.1
§2–605.
Status: in_force

§2–605.1.

(a) After making the distributions required under §§ 2–604 and 2–605 of this subtitle, on or before June 30, 2019, the Comptroller shall distribute $200,000,000 of the income tax revenue from individuals to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund established under § 5–206 of the Education Article.

(b) After making the distributions required under §§ 2–604 and 2–605 of this subtitle, on or before June 30, 2023, the Comptroller shall distribute $800,000,000 of the income tax revenue from individuals to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund established under § 5–206 of the Education Article.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 2-605 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-605
§2–605.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.

(b) (1) The Board may impose on a person who violates any provision of this subtitle a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.

(2) In setting the amount of the penalty, the Board shall consider:

(i) the seriousness of the violation;

(ii) the harm caused by the violation;

(iii) the good faith of the violator;

(iv) any history of previous violations by the violator; and

(v) any other relevant factors.

(3) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 2-410 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-410
§2–410.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 2–412 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members, may deny a permit to any applicant, reprimand a permit holder, or suspend or revoke a permit:

(1) for any applicable ground under § 2–315 of this title;

(2) if the applicant or permit holder fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a permit;

(3) if the applicant or permit holder fraudulently or deceptively uses a permit;

(4) if the applicant or permit holder fails to meet or continue to meet the qualifications or requirements set forth under § 2–402 or § 2–403 of this subtitle; or

(5) if the applicant or permit holder has a partner, member, or corporate officer whose license has been suspended or revoked by the Board.

(b) On suspension or revocation of a permit, the holder shall surrender to the Board the permit certificate of the holder.

(c) At the end of a suspension period, the Board shall return to the permit holder the permit certificate surrendered under this section.

(d) (1) Instead of or in addition to reprimanding the permit holder or suspending or revoking a permit under this subsection, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.

(2) To determine the amount of the penalty imposed under this subsection, the Board shall consider:

(i) the seriousness of the violation;

(ii) the harm caused by the violation;

(iii) the good faith of the permit holder; and

(iv) any history of previous violations by the permit holder.

(e) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2A-311 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2A / Subtitle 3 / Section 2A-311
§2A–311.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this title prevents subordination by agreement by any person entitled to priority.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-2104 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 2 / Subtitle 21 / Section 2-2104
§2–2104.
Status: in_force

The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 2-515.1 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-515.1
§2–515.
Status: in_force

§2–515.1.

(a) This section applies to the Southern Maryland Regional Library, the Eastern Shore Regional Library, and the Western Maryland Regional Library.

(b) An employee of a regional library subject to this section may enroll and participate in the health insurance benefit options established under the Program with the approval of the library.

(c) A regional library subject to this section shall:

(1) pay to the State the total costs resulting from the participation of its employees in the Program; and

(2) determine the extent to which the regional library will subsidize participation of its employees in the Program.
Md. Code, Environment § 2-103.1 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-103.1
§2–103.
Status: in_force

§2–103.1.

Subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the Secretary, in conjunction with the Secretary of Transportation, shall furnish a joint report, within 30 days after the date Congress modifies the provisions of the federal Clean Air Act, to the Legislative Policy Committee, the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee, and the House Environmental Matters Committee outlining the status of changes in the federal Clean Air Act as of that date and all other related and pertinent information.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 2-402 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-402
§2–402.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless authorized to practice audiology under this title or unless otherwise provided for in this article, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise that the person:

(1) Is authorized to practice audiology in this State; or

(2) Evaluates, examines, directs, instructs, or counsels individuals suffering from disorders or conditions that affect hearing and balance or assists those individuals in the perception of sound.

(b) Unless authorized to practice audiology under this title or unless otherwise provided for in this article, a person may not use, with the intent to represent that the person practices audiology, words or terms, including:

(1) “Audiological”;

(2) “Audiologist”;

(3) “Audiology”;

(4) “Aural rehabilitation”;

(5) “Hearing clinic”;

(6) “Hearing clinician”;

(7) “Hearing rehabilitation”; or

(8) “Hearing specialist”.

(c) While performing the duties of that employment, an individual employed by any agency of the federal government may use any of the titles listed in subsection (b) of this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 2-501 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-501
§2–501.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “under the influence of alcohol per se” means an alcohol concentration at the time of testing of 0.08 or more as measured by grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-108 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-108
§2–108.
Status: in_force

(a) Public resources may be used by members of the General Assembly only for public purposes.

(b) This section does not prohibit incidental use of public resources for nonpublic purposes.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-10A-08 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 10A / Section 2-10A-08
§2–10A–08.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Joint Committee on Fair Practices and State Personnel Oversight.

(b) (1) The Joint Committee consists of eight members.

(2) Of the eight members:

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

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

(c) The members of the Joint Committee serve at the pleasure of the presiding officer who appointed them.

(d) The President and the Speaker jointly shall appoint a Senator and a Delegate to serve as cochairs.

(e) The Joint Committee shall have oversight over:

(1) employment policies and personnel systems in the Executive Branch of State government, including:

(i) the State Personnel Management System;

(ii) the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Management System; and

(iii) the personnel systems of State institutions of higher education; and

(2) matters in State government of equal employment opportunity policies and practices for State employees.

(f) The purposes of the Joint Committee are to:

(1) review reports;

(2) evaluate the effectiveness of programs, policies, and practices; and

(3) identify areas of concern and, as appropriate, recommend corrective measures to the Governor and the General Assembly.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-604 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-604
§2–604.
Status: in_force

The President and the Speaker jointly shall appoint the chair and the vice chair of the Committee.
Md. Code, Election Law § 2-104 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-104
§2–104.
Status: in_force

(a) In the year preceding each year in which a primary and general election is to be held throughout the State, the State Board shall conduct a meeting for the members of the local boards.

(b) Unless excused by the State Administrator in accordance with regulations of the State Board, the following individuals are required to attend the meeting:

(1) the members, substitute members, counsel, and election director of each local board; and

(2) any other individuals designated by the State Board or a local board to attend the meeting.

(c) (1) The meeting shall be held at a time and place and continue for such period of time as the State Board considers necessary.

(2) The purpose of the meeting is to instruct the members of the local boards, the election directors, the counsel to local boards, and the other employees who are in attendance, concerning their duties in the conduct of elections.

(d) Each member, substitute member, election director, counsel, or other employee who is required or authorized to attend the meeting shall be reimbursed by the county government:

(1) for all reasonable expenses for each day that the individual attends the meeting; and

(2) for mileage from the individual’s place of residence to the place of meeting and return, in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-144 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-144
§2–144.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify for a direct wine shipper’s permit, an applicant shall be:

(1) a person licensed outside the State to engage in the manufacture of wine; or

(2) a holder of a Class 3 manufacturer’s license or a Class 4 manufacturer’s license.

(b) (1) To qualify for a direct wine delivery permit, an applicant shall be:

(i) a person licensed in the State to engage in the manufacture of wine; and

(ii) a holder of a Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license.

(2) The holder of a direct wine delivery permit issued under this subsection may sell and deliver the permit holder’s own product to an individual in the State if:

(i) the delivery is made by an employee who is:

1. at least 18 years old; and

2. certified by an approved alcohol awareness program;

(ii) the purchaser, or another individual at least 21 years old designated by the purchaser, is physically present to receive the wine at the time and place of delivery;

(iii) the purchaser pays for the purchase at the time of order; and

(iv) the direct wine deliverer and the individual receiving the delivery each endorse a delivery form that the Executive Director approves certifying that the direct wine deliverer examined the recipient’s government–issued identification and the recipient was at least 21 years old.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2A-515 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2A / Subtitle 5 / Section 2A-515
§2A–515.
Status: in_force

(1) Acceptance of goods occurs after the lessee has had a reasonable opportunity to inspect the goods and

(a) The lessee signifies or acts with respect to the goods in a manner that signifies to the lessor or the supplier that the goods are conforming or that the lessee will take or retain them in spite of their nonconformity; or

(b) The lessee fails to make an effective rejection of the goods (§ 2A-509(2)).

(2) Acceptance of a part of any commercial unit is acceptance of that entire unit.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 2-306 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-306
§2–306.
Status: in_force

(a) If an officer of another state makes an arrest in this State in accordance with § 2-305(a) of this subtitle, the officer shall, without unnecessary delay, take the person arrested before a judge of the circuit court of the county in which the arrest was made for a hearing to determine the lawfulness of the arrest.

(b) If the judge determines that the arrest was unlawful, the judge shall discharge the arrested person.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2-714 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2 / Subtitle 7 / Section 2-714
§2–714.
Status: in_force

(1) Where the buyer has accepted goods and given notification (subsection (3) of § 2-607) he may recover as damages for any nonconformity of tender the loss resulting in the ordinary course of events from the seller’s breach as determined in any manner which is reasonable.

(2) The measure of damages for breach of warranty is the difference at the time and place of acceptance between the value of the goods accepted and the value they would have had if they had been as warranted, unless special circumstances show proximate damages of a different amount.

(3) In a proper case any incidental and consequential damages under the next section may also be recovered.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-902 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 9 / Section 2-902
§2–902.
Status: in_force

There is a Joint Committee on Federal Relations, which is a joint committee of the Senate and the House.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-501 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-501
§2–501.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “Committee” means the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-508 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-508
§2–508.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) For purposes of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Allotted purchases” means general or matching purchases made pursuant to offers to buy tendered by the Foundation on or before January 31 of any fiscal year.

(3) “County” means any county containing productive agricultural land which is being actively farmed and which meets the criteria for land for which easements may be purchased.

(4) “Eligible county” means a county as defined in paragraph (3) of this subsection which has secured approval from the Foundation for a local agricultural land preservation program.

(5) “General purchases of easements” means purchases of agricultural land preservation easements under this subtitle in which the governing body of the county in which the land is located is not required to make a contribution to the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Fund.

(6) “Matching purchases of easements” means purchases of agricultural land preservation easements under this subtitle in which the governing body of the county in which the land is located is required to make a contribution to the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Fund of an amount equal to at least 40 percent of the value of the easement for each such purchase.

(7) “Total amount to be allotted” means the amount, as certified by the Comptroller, which remains in the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Fund at the beginning of the fiscal year after payment of all expenses of the Foundation and the board of trustees during the previous fiscal year as specified in § 2–505(c)(1) and (2) of this subtitle, and after subtraction of funds committed for payment as consideration for easements purchased during previous fiscal years, and after subtraction of any money remaining in the Fund as a result of a transfer of local Program Open Space funds made pursuant to § 5–903 of the Natural Resources Article.

(b) Beginning with fiscal year 1979, and in each fiscal year thereafter, the Foundation shall determine the maximum amount which may be expended for allotted purchases of easements on land located within each county. The maximum amount which may be expended for allotted purchases of easements in any county in any fiscal year shall be:

(1) An amount, to be used for general allotted purchases, equal to one twenty–third of one half of the total amount to be allotted; and

(2) An amount, to be used for matching allotted purchases, which shall be computed for each eligible county by dividing one half of the total amount to be allotted equally among those counties having an approved program. The maximum amount available from the Foundation for the Foundation’s share in matching allotted purchases may not exceed $2,000,000 in any county in any fiscal year.

(c) If the Foundation receives acceptances of offers to buy in insufficient numbers to expend the total amount to be allotted for allotted purchases, the Foundation, to the extent feasible, shall tender additional offers to buy in sufficient numbers to expend the total amount to be allotted. Any such additional offers to buy shall be tendered:

(1) To landowners who have applied to sell easements on land which was otherwise acceptable, but who had not received an offer to buy solely because of limitations on the amount of money to be spent for allotted purchases;

(2) To applicants on a statewide basis as provided by the priority ranking system established under § 2–510(f) of this subtitle; and

(3) Only after the expiration of the period allowed for acceptance of offers to buy under allotted general and matching purchases.

(d) In prioritizing an application to sell an easement, a local governing body shall consider whether the land drains into a reservoir in the State.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-408 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-408
§2–408.
Status: in_force

(a) In carrying out any of its functions or powers, the Committee may:

(1) issue subpoenas;

(2) compel the attendance of witnesses;

(3) compel the production of any papers, books, accounts, documents, and testimony;

(4) administer oaths; and

(5) cause the depositions of witnesses, who reside in or outside of the State, to be taken in the manner provided by law for taking depositions in a civil case.

(b) (1) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this section or fails to testify on any matter on which the person lawfully may be interrogated, on petition of a member of the Committee, a circuit court may pass an order directing compliance with the subpoena or compelling testimony and may enforce the order by proceedings for contempt.

(2) Venue and procedures for a proceeding under paragraph (1) of this subsection to direct compliance with a subpoena or compel testimony are as provided in § 2–1803 of this title.

(c) False swearing by a witness before the Committee is perjury.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2-323 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-323
§2–323.
Status: in_force

(1) Where the contract contemplates overseas shipment and contains a term C. I. F. or C. & F. or F. O. B. vessel, the seller unless otherwise agreed must obtain a negotiable bill of lading stating that the goods have been loaded on board or, in the case of a term C. I. F. or C. & F., received for shipment.

(2) Where in a case within subsection (1) a tangible bill of lading has been issued in a set of parts, unless otherwise agreed if the documents are not to be sent from abroad the buyer may demand tender of the full set; otherwise only one part of the bill of lading need be tendered. Even if the agreement expressly requires a full set

(a) Due tender of a single part is acceptable within the provisions of this title on cure of improper delivery (subsection (1) of § 2-508); and

(b) Even though the full set is demanded, if the documents are sent from abroad the person tendering an incomplete set may nevertheless require payment upon furnishing an indemnity which the buyer in good faith deems adequate.

(3) A shipment by water or by air or a contract contemplating such shipment is “overseas” insofar as by usage of trade or agreement it is subject to the commercial, financing or shipping practices characteristic of international deep water commerce.
Md. Code, Education § 2-306 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-306
§2–306.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “outreach program” means a comprehensive recruitment and outreach program designed to encourage the top 25% of high school students from each local school system to consider pursuing a Maryland professional teacher’s certificate.

(b) The Department, in collaboration with teacher preparation programs at institutions of higher education, county boards, teachers, and other interested stakeholders, shall establish:

(1) An outreach program within the Department; and

(2) A digital recruitment platform aimed at encouraging individuals to enter the teaching profession in Maryland.

(c) The outreach program and digital recruitment platform shall make use of a combination of free public service media and paid media, online resources, e–mail, and social media to implement a statewide marketing campaign to:

(1) Improve the public perception of the teaching profession and encourage individuals to pursue a Maryland professional teacher’s certificate by:

(i) Gathering contact information of interested individuals and providing the individuals with information about the teaching profession;

(ii) Engaging prospective teachers with messaging that cultivates interest in the profession;

(iii) Creating opportunities for prospective teachers to communicate with role model teachers through a “Talk to a Teacher” program;

(iv) Connecting prospective teachers with opportunities for hands–on teaching experiences;

(v) Assisting prospective teachers in learning the certification process for becoming a teacher; and

(vi) Connecting prospective teachers with teacher preparation programs at institutions of higher education in the State;

(2) Provide information to increase awareness of available incentives for individuals who pursue a Maryland professional teacher’s certificate, including the Teaching Fellows for Maryland scholarship program established under Title 18, Subtitle 22 of this article; and

(3) Provide information to increase awareness of the opportunity gaps that exist in various schools and the racial disparities between the student demographics and teaching population.

(d) (1) The outreach program and digital recruitment platform shall focus recruitment efforts on:

(i) Individuals from ethnic, racial, gender, and other demographic groups that are underrepresented in the teaching profession in Maryland and within teacher shortage fields; and

(ii) Teacher shortage fields identified by the Department.

(2) (i) The Department shall establish a steering committee that includes individuals from ethnic, racial, gender, and other demographic groups and that includes both faculty and student representatives of historically black colleges and universities and other institutions of higher education.

(ii) The Department may not implement the requirements of this subsection until full consultation with the steering committee has taken place.

(3) The outreach program and digital recruitment platform shall include marketing efforts to counselors and career centers at high schools and institutions of higher education in the State.

(e) The Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $250,000 for the Department to implement the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 2-508.1 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-508.1
§2–508.
Status: in_force

§2–508.1.

(a) A former Governor of Maryland who began serving as Governor on or after January 21, 2015, may enroll and participate in the health insurance benefit options established under the Program if the former Governor:

(1) is at least 62 years old;

(2) is receiving a normal service retirement allowance under Division II of this article; or

(3) is receiving a disability retirement allowance under Division II of this article.

(b) The surviving spouse of a deceased Governor or former Governor may enroll and participate in the health insurance benefit options established under the Program as long as the spouse is receiving a periodic allowance under Division II of this article.

(c) A former Governor described in subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section or the surviving spouse of a deceased Governor or former Governor is entitled to 1/16 of the State subsidy allowed a State employee for each year served as Governor.

(d) A former Governor described in subsection (a)(3) of this section or the surviving spouse of a deceased former Governor is entitled to the same State subsidy allowed a State employee.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-315 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-315
§2–315.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Advertisement” includes a graphic or nongraphic sign, display, poster, and placard.

(3) “Wholesaling entity” means:

(i) a holder of a wholesaler’s license or a person connected with the business of the holder; or

(ii) a nonresident dealer or resident dealer of alcoholic beverages.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a wholesaling entity may not have a financial interest in:

(i) the premises on or in which a license holder sells alcoholic beverages at retail; or

(ii) a business that a license holder conducts.

(2) A holder of a Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license may have a financial interest in not more than one Class A licensed premises.

(3) A wholesaling entity may not lend money or any other thing of value, make a gift, or offer a gratuity to a retail dealer.

(4) A retail dealer may not accept, receive, or make use of money, a gift, or an advertisement provided by a wholesaling entity or become indebted to a wholesaling entity except for the purchase of alcoholic beverages and allied products purchased for resale.

(5) A wholesaling entity other than a wholesaler of beer and malt beverages may not provide an advertisement to a retail dealer.

(c) (1) This subsection applies only to brewed products.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, a nonresident dealer, resident dealer, or beer wholesaler may not provide to a retail license holder an advertisement that:

1. is worth more than $150; and

2. advertises the beer or malt products of a particular brewer, nonresident dealer, resident dealer, or beer wholesaler.

(ii) An advertisement provided in accordance with this subsection shall contain brand information that is prominent, permanent, and equal to the life and value of the utilitarian character of the advertising item.

(iii) An advertisement that is manufactured by a beer wholesaler and provided to the holder of a retail license may not be worth more than $50 to the holder of the retail license where the advertisement advertises the beer or malt products of the beer wholesaler.

(d) (1) This subsection applies only to wine and liquor.

(2) An advertisement for use in windows or elsewhere on a retail liquor establishment may be given to a retailer by a brand owner who is engaged in the business of a manufacturing entity if:

(i) the utilitarian value is secondary and only incidental to the value as an advertisement;

(ii) the total value of an item provided by a brand owner for each of its individual brands for use in any one retail establishment at any one time is not more than $150 for each individual brand; and

(iii) the cost of installing these materials does not exceed the usual cost in the locality.

(3) (i) In lieu of premanufactured advertising material, materials and labor may be provided by a brand owner for the custom manufacture of an advertising display that:

1. is worth not more than $150;

2. is temporary; and

3. has no other utilitarian value.

(ii) A nonresident dealer, resident dealer, or brand owner may not undertake a plan that directly or indirectly results in the purchase of advertising materials, supplies, or services by a holder of a wholesaler’s license or retail license holder.

(iii) A holder of a wholesaler’s license or retail license holder may not participate directly or indirectly in a transaction in which the license holder pays for or shares the cost for any of the advertising materials, supplies, services, or mailing expenses used to promote a brand owner’s products.

(iv) This subsection does not prevent a holder of a wholesaler’s license from providing brand owners with display materials and installation services at charges computed at not less than the fair market value for these services.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 2-702 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 2 / Subtitle 7 / Section 2-702
§2–702.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only with respect to postsecondary education programs in a correctional institution in the Division of Correction in the Department.

(b) The Department shall:

(1) set goals for the number of incarcerated individuals in postsecondary education programs;

(2) establish a tracking system for the number of incarcerated individuals in postsecondary education programs;

(3) establish a tracking system for the progress of incarcerated individuals in postsecondary education programs, including the number of college credits that each incarcerated individual earns in an approved college program; and

(4) forward, at an agreed–on interval, the tracking data for the number of college credits that each incarcerated individual earns in an approved college program to the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

(c) The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall assist the Department in creating the tracking systems under subsection (b) of this section.

(d) For each fiscal year, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation in an amount sufficient for the Department to use for marketing for postsecondary education programs to incarcerated individuals and for the tracking systems for postsecondary education programs.

(e) The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-604 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-604
§2–604.
Status: in_force

(a) The Chief Judge of the District Court, upon the recommendation of the administrative judge of each district, shall appoint the number of constables required to serve process of the District Court within that district. The administrative judge shall assign the constables to the various courts or divisions of courts within his district so that every court or division of a court has at least one constable.

(b) Constables may serve either full time or part time. Full–time constables shall be paid on the same salary scale as that set by the Secretary of Budget and Management pursuant to § 2–316 of this title for full–time deputy sheriffs in Baltimore City. Part–time constables are paid the compensation prescribed by the General Assembly, and serve at the pleasure of the Chief Judge of the District Court.

(c) A constable who shows proper identification may ride public transportation in Baltimore City during the course of the constable’s employment without paying the fare.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-601 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-601
§2–601.
Status: in_force

(a) There shall be a chief clerk of the District Court, four assistant chief clerks, a supervising auditor, a coordinator of commissioner activity, a chief administrative clerk in each district, a clerk in each county, and other clerical and administrative employees necessary to conduct the business of the court.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by law, the clerical, administrative, and constabulary employees of the District Court shall be appointed by the Chief Judge of the District Court on the recommendation of the administrative judge for the district and shall be in the personnel system of the Judicial Branch.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 2-110.1 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-110.1
§2–110.
Status: in_force

§2–110.1.

(a) There is a Public Utility Regulation Fund.

(b) The Fund consists of:

(1) all revenue received through the imposition and collection of assessments under § 2–110 of this subtitle;

(2) fees received by the Commission under § 2–123 of this subtitle for filings and for other services rendered by the Commission;

(3) income from investments that the State Treasurer makes for the Fund; and

(4) any other fee, examination assessment, or revenue received by the Commission under this division.

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, the Commission shall pay all fines and penalties collected by the Commission under this article into the Resiliency Hub Grant Program Fund established under § 9–2011 of the State Government Article.

(d) The purpose of the Fund is to pay all the costs and expenses incurred by the Commission, the Strategic Energy Planning Office, and the Office of People’s Counsel that are related to the operation of the Commission, the Strategic Energy Planning Office, and the Office of People’s Counsel, including:

(1) expenditures authorized under this division; and

(2) any other expense authorized in the State budget.

(e) (1) All the costs and expenses of the Commission, the Strategic Energy Planning Office, and the Office of People’s Counsel shall be included in the State budget.

(2) Expenditures from the Fund to cover costs and expenses of the Commission, the Strategic Energy Planning Office, and Office of People’s Counsel may only be made:

(i) with an appropriation from the Fund approved by the General Assembly in the State budget; or

(ii) by budget amendment in accordance with § 7–209 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(f) (1) The State Treasurer is the custodian of the Fund.

(2) The State Treasurer shall deposit payments received from the Commission into the Fund.

(g) (1) The Fund is a continuing, special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, and may not be considered a part of the General Fund of the State.

(2) Unless otherwise provided by law, no part of the Fund may revert or be credited to:

(i) the General Fund of the State; or

(ii) any other special fund of the State.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2-616 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-616
§2–616.
Status: in_force

(1) Where the buyer receives notification of a material or indefinite delay or an allocation justified under the preceding section he may by written notification to the seller as to any delivery concerned, and where the prospective deficiency substantially impairs the value of the whole contract under the provisions of this title relating to breach of installment contracts (§ 2-612), then also as to the whole,

(a) Terminate and thereby discharge any unexecuted portion of the contract; or

(b) Modify the contract by agreeing to take his available quota in substitution.

(2) If after receipt of such notification from the seller the buyer fails so to modify the contract within a reasonable time not exceeding thirty days the contract lapses with respect to any deliveries affected.

(3) The provisions of this section may not be negated by agreement except insofar as the seller has assumed a greater obligation under the preceding section.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 2-603 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-603
§2–603.
Status: in_force

(a) If an agreement entered into under § 2-602 of this subtitle is terminated, the value of motor vehicles, radios, and light bars paid for by a county or municipal corporation under the agreement shall be depreciated in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.

(b) The value of motor vehicles, radios, and light bars shall be depreciated over a 5-year period beginning on the date the equipment was put in service as follows:

(1) after 1 year, the equipment shall be valued at 80% of its initial cost;

(2) after 2 years, the equipment shall be valued at 60% of its initial cost;

(3) after 3 years, the equipment shall be valued at 40% of its initial cost;

(4) after 4 years, the equipment shall be valued at 20% of its initial cost; and

(5) after 5 years, the equipment shall be considered to have no remaining value for purposes of this section.

(c) The Department shall reimburse the county or municipal corporation for the depreciated value of the motor vehicles, radios, and light bars.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 2-502 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-502
§2–502.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “accountant’s document”:

(1) means any of the following documents, if the document is prepared by an accountant in the course of professional service provided to a client:

(i) a memorandum;

(ii) a record;

(iii) a schedule;

(iv) a statement; or

(v) a working paper; and

(2) does not include any document provided by the client to the accountant.

(b) Unless the client to whom an accountant’s document relates and the accountant expressly agree to the contrary, the accountant’s document is:

(1) the property of the accountant who prepared it; or

(2) if the accountant is a partner or employee of an accounting firm, the property of the firm.

(c) Unless the client or a personal representative or assignee of the client consents, an accountant who holds an accountant’s document that relates to a client may not give, sell, or otherwise transfer the accountant’s document to anyone other than a partner of the accountant.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2-209 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-209
§2–209.
Status: in_force

(1) An agreement modifying a contract within this title needs no consideration to be binding.

(2) A signed agreement which excludes modification or rescission except by a signed writing cannot be otherwise modified or rescinded but except as between merchants such a requirement on a form supplied by the merchant must be separately signed by the other party.

(3) The requirements of the statute of frauds section of this title (§ 2-201) must be satisfied if the contract as modified is within its provisions.

(4) Although an attempt at modification or rescission does not satisfy the requirements of subsection (2) or (3) it can operate as a waiver.

(5) A party who has made a waiver affecting an executory portion of the contract may retract the waiver by reasonable notification received by the other party that strict performance will be required of any term waived, unless the retraction would be unjust in view of a material change of position in reliance on the waiver.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-10A-06 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 10A / Section 2-10A-06
§2–10A–06.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “conditions of well–being” means the desired results identified by the Maryland Partnership for Children, Youth, and Families based upon identified needs and used to improve quality.

(b) There is a Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families.

(c) The Committee consists of the following 20 members:

(1) from the Senate:

(i) the majority leader;

(ii) the minority leader; and

(iii) two members from each of the four standing committees; and

(2) from the House:

(i) the majority leader;

(ii) the minority leader; and

(iii) eight other Delegates appointed by the Speaker from among the members of the House committees that deal with issues affecting children, youth, and families.

(d) (1) Members of the Committee shall be appointed on the basis of demonstrated ability and interest concerning issues affecting children, youth, and families.

(2) In making appointments, the President and the Speaker shall provide for representation from:

(i) the committees that deal with issues affecting children, youth, and families; and

(ii) the major areas of the State.

(e) (1) (i) A member appointed by the President serves at the pleasure of the President.

(ii) A member appointed by the Speaker serves at the pleasure of the Speaker.

(2) (i) If a vacancy occurs among the Senators on the Committee, a successor promptly shall be appointed by the President.

(ii) If a vacancy occurs among the Delegates on the Committee, a successor promptly shall be appointed by the Speaker.

(f) (1) From among the membership of the Committee, the President shall appoint a Senator to serve as the Senate chair of the Committee and the Speaker shall appoint a Delegate to serve as the House chair of the Committee.

(2) The Senate chair and the House chair shall alternate annually as presiding chair and cochair of the Committee.

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

(h) The Department of Legislative Services, Office of Policy Analysis, shall provide staff assistance to the Committee.

(i) The Committee shall hold:

(1) an organizational meeting promptly after the appointment of its members; and

(2) any other meetings that the Committee considers necessary to carry out its duties efficiently.

(j) The Committee may:

(1) hold a hearing on any matter relating to the functions of the Committee; and

(2) consider a vote on a bill or resolution referred to it by the President or the Speaker.

(k) In addition to any powers and duties set forth elsewhere, in an endeavor to achieve conditions of well–being for Maryland children, youth, and families, the Committee shall:

(1) investigate the problems that jeopardize the well–being of Maryland children, youth, and families;

(2) identify State policies and actions that, in conjunction with public and private partners and in support of families and communities, can work to achieve conditions of well–being for Maryland children, youth, and families;

(3) review and make recommendations to align State statutes, regulations, programs, services, and budgetary priorities with the State policies and actions described in item (2) of this subsection;

(4) search for any interdepartmental gaps, inconsistencies, and inefficiencies in the implementation or attainment of the State policies and actions described in item (2) of this subsection;

(5) identify any new laws, regulations, programs, services, and budgetary priorities that are needed to ensure and promote desired conditions of well–being for Maryland children, youth, and families;

(6) serve as an informational resource for the Senate and the House on legislative policy matters concerning children, youth, and families; and

(7) perform other activities, including improving public awareness of the special needs of Maryland children, youth, and families.

(l) (1) Subject to § 2–1257 of this title, the Committee shall submit an annual report to the General Assembly on or before December 1 of 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, State Finance and Procurement § 2-306 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-306
§2–306.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the “Maryland Uniform Facsimile Signature of Public Officials Act”.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 2-801 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 2 / Subtitle 8 / Section 2-801
§2–801.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Changing facility” means a table or other device suitable for changing the diaper of a child under the age of 4 years and providing personal care for an adult.

(c) (1) “Public building” means a building, a structure, or an improved area that is:

(i) owned by the State or a political subdivision of the State; or

(ii) constructed for lease by the State or a political subdivision of the State.

(2) “Public building” includes:

(i) a public mass transportation accommodation, such as a terminal or station, that is supported by public funds; and

(ii) an improvement of a public area used for gathering or amusement, including a public park or recreation center.

(3) “Public building” does not include a facility that is primarily used to provide primary or secondary education.

(d) “Public restroom” means a sanitary facility available to the general public that contains at least one toilet or urinal.

(e) “Substantial renovation” means a construction or renovation project with an estimated cost of $30,000 or more.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-5A-02 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 2 / Subtitle 5A / Section 2-5A-02
§2–5A–02.
Status: in_force

The personnel merit system for the office of the clerk of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City is created to provide for and administer the hiring and the other employment policies, procedures, requirements, and programs, as provided in § 2-5A-07 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Human Services § 2-212 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-212
§2–212.
Status: in_force

The Secretary may exercise or perform any power, duty, responsibility, or function of any unit in the Department.
Md. Code, Human Services § 2-405 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-405
§2–405.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall appoint an executive director of the Commission.

(b) The executive director shall be a merit employee of the Department.

(c) The executive director is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-216 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-216
§2–216.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Advertisement” includes a graphic or nongraphic sign, display, poster, and placard.

(3) “Manufacturing entity” means:

(i) a holder of a manufacturer’s license or a person connected with the business of the holder; or

(ii) a distiller, nonresident dealer, resident dealer, brewer, rectifier, blender, or bottler of alcoholic beverages.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this section:

(1) a manufacturing entity may not have a financial interest in:

(i) the premises on or in which a license holder sells alcoholic beverages at retail; or

(ii) a business that a license holder conducts;

(2) a manufacturing entity may not lend money or any other thing of value, make a gift, or offer a gratuity to a retail dealer;

(3) a retail dealer may not accept, receive, or make use of money, a gift, or an advertisement provided by a manufacturing entity or become indebted to a manufacturing entity except for the purchase of alcoholic beverages and allied products purchased for resale; and

(4) a manufacturing entity may not provide an advertisement to a retail dealer.

(c) (1) This subsection applies only to brewed products.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, a brewer, nonresident dealer, or resident dealer may not provide to a retail license holder an advertisement that:

1. is worth more than $150; and

2. advertises the beer or malt products of a particular brewer, nonresident dealer, resident dealer, or beer wholesaler.

(ii) An advertisement provided in accordance with this subsection shall contain brand information that is prominent, permanent, and equal to the life and value of the utilitarian character of the advertising item.

(d) (1) This subsection applies only to wine and liquor.

(2) An advertisement for use in windows or elsewhere on a retail liquor establishment may be given to a retailer by a brand owner who is engaged in the business of a manufacturing entity, if:

(i) the utilitarian value is secondary and only incidental to the value as an advertisement;

(ii) the total value of an item provided by a brand owner for each of its individual brands for use in any one retail establishment at any one time is not more than $150 for each individual brand; and

(iii) the cost of installing these materials does not exceed the usual cost in the locality.

(3) (i) In lieu of premanufactured advertising material, materials and labor may be provided by a brand owner for the custom manufacture of an advertising display that:

1. is worth not more than $150;

2. is temporary; and

3. has no other utilitarian value.

(ii) A manufacturer, nonresident dealer, resident dealer, or brand owner may not undertake a plan that directly or indirectly results in the purchase of advertising materials, supplies, or services by a wholesaler’s license holder or retail license holder.

(iii) A retail license holder may not participate directly or indirectly in a transaction in which the license holder pays for or shares the cost for any of the advertising materials, supplies, services, or mailing expenses used to promote a brand owner’s products.

(e) (1) Subsections (b) and (c) of this section do not apply to:

(i) a holder of a Class 6 pub–brewery license with respect to the malt beverages brewed on the premises; or

(ii) a holder of a Class 7 micro–brewery license with respect to the malt beverages brewed on the premises that are sold:

1. on the licensed premises of the brewery; or

2. in a restaurant or brewery pub owned, conducted, and operated by the holder in or adjacent to the brewery for which it is licensed.

(2) A holder of a Class 6 pub–brewery license or a Class 7 micro–brewery license may hold or have a financial interest in one retail license that does not apply to premises to which a Class 6 pub–brewery license or Class 7 micro–brewery license applies.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 2-304 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-304
§2–304.
Status: in_force

An applicant for a license shall:

(1) submit to the Board an application on the form that the Board provides; and

(2) pay to the Board or the Board’s designee:

(i) a nonrefundable application fee set by the Board; and

(ii) an examination fee set by the Board in an amount not to exceed the cost of the required examination.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-605 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-605
§2–605.
Status: in_force

Whoever knowingly makes or causes to be made any false statement or report for the purpose of influencing the action of the Department upon any application for a loan or any action of the Department affecting a loan already made, shall be subject to a penalty in the amount of three times the amount of the loan with interest of 6 percent from the date of the loan. The Department may enforce this penalty in the appropriate court.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 2-314.4 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-314.4
§2–314.
Status: in_force

§2–314.4.

A person may not practice hearing aid dispensing under a false name.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 2-313 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-313
§2–313.
Status: in_force

(a) Each publicly owned dog used for law enforcement work by the State or a local subdivision of the State shall have a license issued by the Department under this section.

(b) (1) A license under this section shall be issued:

(i) on the form prepared and provided by the Department; and

(ii) to the law enforcement officer to whom the licensed dog is assigned.

(2) Each license shall:

(i) be dated and numbered;

(ii) state the law enforcement agency to which the dog belongs; and

(iii) describe the dog that is licensed.

(3) A license issued under this section is valid for all dog licensing purposes anywhere in the State.

(c) A license issued under this section is in effect until the earlier of:

(1) revocation of the license by the Department; and

(2) removal of the licensed dog from law enforcement work.

(d) (1) The Department shall provide with each license a metal tag that:

(i) is stamped “Department of State Police”; and

(ii) bears the license number of the dog.

(2) The tag shall be affixed to a substantial collar to be provided by the law enforcement agency to which the dog belongs.

(3) The tag and collar shall be kept on the licensed dog at all times unless the dog is confined in a kennel or is under the personal charge of the law enforcement officer to whom the dog is assigned.

(e) The licensing responsibility of this section does not create liability for the Department or its officers or employees for any action of a licensed dog or the law enforcement officer to whom it is assigned.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 2-103.1 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-103.1
§2–103.
Status: in_force

§2–103.1.

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

(2) “Executive Director” means an individual appointed by the Governor who directs the activities of the Office of Small Business Regulatory Assistance and serves as a liaison among businesses, economic development organizations, communities, and federal, State, and local units and agencies.

(3) “Office” means the Office of Small Business Regulatory Assistance.

(b) (1) There is an Office of Small Business Regulatory Assistance in the Department.

(2) The purpose of the Office is to:

(i) assist businesses with the implementation of the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act and other labor and licensing laws and regulations;

(ii) resolve problems encountered by businesses interacting with State agencies;

(iii) facilitate responsiveness of State government to business needs;

(iv) serve as a central clearinghouse of information for business assistance programs and services available in the State;

(v) assist businesses by referring businesses and individuals to resources that provide the business services or assistance requested;

(vi) provide comprehensive permit information and assistance;

(vii) establish and maintain metrics in order to monitor the progress of the Office and report the data to the Governor and the General Assembly; and

(viii) report and make recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly regarding breakdowns in the delivery of economic development resources and programs, including problems encountered by businesses interacting with State agencies.

(c) The Office shall:

(1) assist in the adoption of regulations necessary for the implementation of the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act;

(2) establish, maintain, and update each year a list of the business assistance programs and services in the State, including the names, locations, websites, and telephone numbers of the entities providing the programs and services;

(3) implement a business fairness and responsiveness service that:

(i) resolves problems encountered by businesses with other State agencies and regional and local economic development organizations;

(ii) coordinates programs and services implemented by federal, State, and local agencies;

(iii) facilitates responsiveness of State government to business needs; and

(iv) reports to the Governor and the General Assembly regarding any breakdowns in the delivery of economic development resources and programs;

(4) develop and maintain a program to provide comprehensive information to the public regarding permits required for business initiatives, projects, and activities;

(5) establish and implement procedures to assist permit applicants that have encountered difficulties in obtaining timely and efficient permit review; and

(6) administer and oversee the State Customer Service and Business Development Efforts Training Program under subsection (d) of this section.

(d) (1) There is a State Customer Service and Business Development Efforts Training Program.

(2) The purpose of the Program is to increase the responsiveness of and improve customer service provided by State agencies to businesses and customers in the State.

(3) The Office shall develop State customer service standards that incorporate best practices for providing excellent customer service.

(4) Each agency shall:

(i) create a customer service improvement plan;

(ii) review and incorporate the Office’s State customer service standards in the agency’s customer service improvement plan;

(iii) develop and conduct customer service training for each employee who interacts with businesses and members of the public on a regular basis;

(iv) adopt and distribute a standard customer service satisfaction survey for each person the agency serves;

(v) establish an incentive or recognition program for employees who provide excellent customer service; and

(vi) report each year on:

1. the training provided to employees, including:

A. the number of trainings;

B. the frequency of trainings; and

C. the specific subject of each training;

2. the responses received from customer service satisfaction surveys distributed under item (iv) of this paragraph;

3. the progress of the agency’s customer service, including the metrics the agency uses to assess the customer service of the agency; and

4. the agency’s measurable goals for continuing to improve customer service for the upcoming year.

(5) Each year the Office shall evaluate the State Customer Service and Business Development Efforts Training Program and make recommendations regarding the Program.

(e) (1) Each year, the Office shall submit a report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the standing committees of the General Assembly having jurisdiction over economic development matters.

(2) The report shall contain:

(i) information regarding the performance of the Office, including data indicating the effectiveness of programs and procedures regarding permitting;

(ii) data specifying the number of businesses and individuals that have contacted the Office or used the services of the Office; and

(iii) recommendations regarding improvements to existing laws relating to economic development.

(3) The report shall include information and recommendations developed for the State Customer Service and Business Development Efforts Training Program under subsection (d) of this section.

(f) The Governor shall include funds in the State budget to implement this section, including funds to:

(1) employ a full–time Executive Director; and

(2) operate and maintain an office.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 2-305 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-305
§2–305.
Status: in_force

The corporation may pay or allow out of the consideration received by it for its stock, the reasonable charges and expenses of its organization or reorganization and the reasonable compensation for the sale or underwriting of its stock, without rendering the stock not full paid and nonassessable and without impairing the stated capital.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 2-502 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-502
§2–502.
Status: in_force

The Comptroller shall pay refunds relating to the financial institutions franchise tax that the Department certifies under § 8-212 of this article from the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 2-502 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-502
§2–502.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, to be developed and administered by the Secretary.

(b) (1) The Program:

(i) subject to the regulations adopted under § 2–503 of this subtitle, shall encompass all units in the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branches of State government, including any unit with an independent personnel system;

(ii) shall include the health insurance benefit options established by the Secretary; and

(iii) except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, may include any other benefit option that the Secretary considers appropriate.

(2) The Program may not contain any of the benefits provided under Division II or Title 35 or Title 37 of this article.

(c) The provisions of the Program that apply to spouses shall apply to parties who have entered into a domestic partnership, as defined in § 6–101 of the Health – General Article.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-1217 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 12 / Section 2-1217
§2–1217.
Status: in_force

There is an Office of Legislative Audits in the Department.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 2-315 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-315
§2–315.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 2–317 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members, may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, or suspend or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee:

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

(ii) fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;

(iii) under the laws of the United States or of any state, is convicted of:

1. a felony; or

2. a misdemeanor that is directly related to the fitness and qualification of the applicant or licensee to practice certified public accountancy;

(iv) is guilty of fraud or other dishonesty in the practice of accountancy;

(v) is guilty of gross negligence in the practice of accountancy;

(vi) violates any provision of Subtitle 6 of this title;

(vii) has had the right to practice as a certified public accountant in another state denied, revoked, or suspended;

(viii) has been sanctioned in another state in a matter relating to the practice of public accountancy;

(ix) has had the renewal of the right to practice as a certified public accountant in another state denied for any cause other than failure to pay a renewal fee;

(x) has had the right to practice as a certified public accountant before any unit of the State or federal government revoked or suspended;

(xi) has been sanctioned by any unit of State or federal government, or any regulatory entity established by law, for an act or omission that directly relates to the fitness of the applicant or licensee to practice public accountancy; or

(xii) violates a rule of professional conduct adopted by the Board.

(2) (i) Instead of or in addition to reprimanding the licensee or suspending or revoking a license under this subsection, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.

(ii) To determine the amount of the penalty imposed under this subsection, the Board shall consider:

1. the seriousness of the violation;

2. the harm caused by the violation;

3. the good faith of the licensee; and

4. any history of previous violations by the licensee.

(3) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.

(b) The Board shall consider the following facts in the granting, denial, renewal, suspension, or revocation of a license or the reprimand of a licensee when an applicant or licensee is convicted of a felony or misdemeanor described in subsection (a)(1)(iii) of this section:

(1) the nature of the crime;

(2) the relationship of the crime to the activities authorized by the license;

(3) with respect to a felony, the relevance of the conviction to the fitness and qualification of the applicant or licensee to practice certified public accountancy;

(4) the length of time since the conviction; and

(5) the behavior and activities of the applicant or licensee before and after the conviction.

(c) On suspension or revocation of a license, the holder shall surrender to the Board the license certificate of the holder.

(d) At the end of a suspension period, the Board shall return to the licensee the license certificate surrendered under this section.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-1505.2 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 15 / Section 2-1505.2
§2–1505.
Status: in_force

§2–1505.2.

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

(2) “Committee” means the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review.

(3) “Economic impact analysis” means an estimate of the cost or the economic benefit to small businesses that may be affected by a regulation proposed by an agency pursuant to Title 10, Subtitle 1 of this article.

(4) “Economic impact analysis rating” means an estimate that a proposed regulation will have:

(i) minimal or no economic impact on small businesses; or

(ii) meaningful economic impact on small businesses.

(5) “Small business” means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other business entity, including its affiliates, that:

(i) is independently owned and operated;

(ii) is not dominant in its field; and

(iii) employs 50 or fewer full-time employees.

(b) (1) An economic impact analysis rating and an economic impact analysis, as appropriate, shall be prepared by the appropriate Executive Branch agency for each regulation that the agency proposes for adoption pursuant to Title 10, Subtitle 1 of this article.

(2) A copy of the economic impact analysis rating and the economic impact analysis required under this subsection shall be submitted by the appropriate agency:

(i) to the Department of Legislative Services no later than the time the agency submits the regulation to the Committee to allow the Department to comment on the economic impact analysis rating and the economic impact analysis; and

(ii) to the Committee at the time the agency submits the regulation to the Committee.

(c) (1) If the appropriate Executive Branch agency or the Department of Legislative Services determines that a regulation will have minimal or no economic impact on small businesses, the agency or Department shall indicate that determination by a brief written statement.

(2) If the appropriate Executive Branch agency or the Department of Legislative Services determines that a regulation will have a meaningful economic impact on small businesses, the agency or Department shall develop a complete written economic impact analysis.

(3) (i) If the appropriate Executive Branch agency or the Department determines that a regulation will have a meaningful economic impact on small businesses and is unable to provide a complete written economic impact analysis, the agency or Department shall provide a written explanation of why the agency determined that the regulation will have a meaningful economic impact.

(ii) The explanation may identify the impact in general terms and need not quantify the specific economic impact.

(d) The economic impact analysis rating and the economic impact analysis required under this section shall include:

(1) estimates directly relating to the following factors, as appropriate:

(i) cost of providing goods and services;

(ii) effect on the workforce;

(iii) effect on the cost of housing;

(iv) efficiency in production and marketing;

(v) capital investment, taxation, competition, and economic development; and

(vi) consumer choice; and

(2) a certification stating, after posting the regulation or scope of the regulation as required by § 10–110(d)(3)(vii) of this article, whether the agency has received notice of whether any existing regulation of a comparable nature that is at least as stringent as the proposed regulation has been adopted by a unit of a local government.

(e) (1) The Executive Branch agency or the Department of Legislative Services preparing the economic impact analysis rating and the economic impact analysis required under this section shall consult with, as appropriate:

(i) other units of State government;

(ii) units of local government; and

(iii) business, trade, consumer, labor, and other groups impacted by or having an interest in the regulation.

(2) On request of the Executive Director of the Department of Legislative Services, a unit of the State or a local government shall provide the Department with assistance or information in the preparation of an economic impact analysis rating and economic impact analysis.

(3) If the promulgating unit certifies, after posting the regulation or scope of the regulation as required by § 10–110(d)(3)(vii) of this article, that the unit has received notice of and determined that an existing regulation of a comparable nature that is at least as stringent as the proposed regulation has been adopted by any unit of local government, the unit may include in the unit’s proposed regulation a statement that compliance with the local regulation will constitute compliance with the proposed regulation.

(f) The Department of Legislative Services shall:

(1) comment on the economic impact analysis rating and economic impact analysis prepared by the appropriate Executive Branch agency; and

(2) transmit its comment to the Committee.

(g) The Department of Legislative Services shall revise the economic impact analysis rating and economic impact analysis consistent with an amended version of a regulation.

(h) (1) The Department of Legislative Services shall keep a copy of each economic impact analysis rating and economic impact analysis for 3 years after preparation of the rating or the analysis.

(2) The copies shall be reasonably available for public inspection.

(i) Economic impact analysis ratings and economic impact analyses shall be published in the Maryland Register at the same time as:

(1) a notice of proposed adoption of a regulation is published in the Maryland Register; or

(2) a notice of emergency adoption for a regulation is published in the Maryland Register.

(j) The validity of an enactment of a regulation is not affected by the presence, absence, or content of an economic impact analysis rating or an economic impact analysis.

(k) (1) The Department of Budget and Management shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to provide training to promulgating Executive Branch agencies on the preparation of the economic impact analyses required under this section.

(2) The training required to be provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be provided at least once every 2 years.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 2-101 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-101
§2–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Emergency” means a sudden or unexpected happening or an unforeseen combination of circumstances that calls for immediate action to protect the health, safety, welfare, or property of a person from actual or threatened harm or from an unlawful act.

(c) “Police officer” means a person who in an official capacity is authorized by law to make arrests and is:

(1) a member of the Department of State Police;

(2) a member of the Police Department of Baltimore City;

(3) a member of the Baltimore City School Police Force;

(4) a member of the police department, bureau, or force of a county;

(5) a member of the police department, bureau, or force of a municipal corporation;

(6) a member of the Maryland Transit Administration Police Force or Maryland Transportation Authority Police Force;

(7) a member of the University System of Maryland Police Force or Morgan State University Police Force;

(8) a special police officer who is appointed to enforce the law and maintain order on or protect property of the State or any of its units;

(9) a member of the Maryland Capitol Police of the Department of General Services;

(10) the sheriff of a county whose usual duties include the making of arrests;

(11) a regularly employed deputy sheriff of a county who is compensated by the county and whose usual duties include the making of arrests;

(12) a member of the Natural Resources Police Force of the Department of Natural Resources;

(13) an authorized employee of the Field Enforcement Bureau of the Comptroller’s Office;

(14) an authorized member of the Field Enforcement Division of the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission;

(15) a member of the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission Park Police;

(16) a member of the Housing Authority of Baltimore City Police Force;

(17) a member of the Crofton Police Department;

(18) a member of the WMATA Metro Transit Police, subject to the jurisdictional limitations under Article XVI, § 76 of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Compact, which is codified at § 10–204 of the Transportation Article;

(19) a member of the Intelligence and Investigative Division of the Department;

(20) a member of the State Forest and Park Service Police Force of the Department of Natural Resources;

(21) a member of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Police Force;

(22) a member of the Ocean Pines Police Department;

(23) a member of the police force of the Baltimore City Community College;

(24) a member of the police force of the Hagerstown Community College;

(25) an employee of the Warrant Apprehension Unit of the Intelligence and Investigative Division in the Department;

(26) a member of the police force of the Anne Arundel Community College; or

(27) a member of the police department of the Johns Hopkins University established in accordance with Title 24, Subtitle 12 of the Education Article.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-711 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 2 / Subtitle 7 / Section 2-711
§2–711.
Status: in_force

To apply for a license, an applicant shall:

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

(2) Pay to the Board a license fee of $125.
Md. Code, Insurance § 2-204 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-204
§2–204.
Status: in_force

(a) An order or notice of the Commissioner must be in writing and signed by the Commissioner or an individual authorized by the Commissioner.

(b) (1) An order of the Commissioner shall state:

(i) its effective date;

(ii) its purpose;

(iii) the grounds on which it is based; and

(iv) the provisions of this article under which action is or proposed to be taken.

(2) Failure to designate a particular provision of this article in accordance with paragraph (1)(iv) of this subsection does not deprive the Commissioner of the right to rely on that provision.

(c) An order or notice may be served on a person by:

(1) mailing it to the person at the last known principal place of business of the person, as listed in the records of the Commissioner;

(2) electronic means in accordance with § 2–116 of this title; or

(3) otherwise delivering it to the person.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-504 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-504
§2–504.
Status: in_force

The Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation has the following general powers:

(1) To sue and be sued in contractual matters in its own name;

(2) To enter into contracts generally and to execute all instruments necessary or appropriate to carry out its purposes;

(3) To acquire, by gift, purchase, devise, bequest or grant, easements in gross or other rights to restrict the use of agricultural land and woodland as may be designated to maintain the character of the land as agricultural land or woodland;

(4) To acquire and hold, by gift, purchase, devise, bequest or grant, real and personal property, or any interest therein, to carry out the legislative intent of preserving prime agricultural land and woodland and conserving, improving, administering, investing, or disposing of any property to further the purposes of the Critical Farms Program under this subtitle;

(5) To adopt, with the approval of the Secretary, regulations and procedures necessary to implement the provisions of this subtitle; and

(6) To promote the dissemination of information to farmers throughout the State concerning the activities of the Foundation.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 2-211 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-211
§2–211.
Status: in_force

The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secretary.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2-317 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-317
§2–317.
Status: in_force

Warranties whether express or implied shall be construed as consistent with each other and as cumulative, but if such construction is unreasonable the intention of the parties shall determine which warranty is dominant. In ascertaining that intention the following rules apply:

(a) Exact or technical specifications displace an inconsistent sample or model or general language of description.

(b) A sample from an existing bulk displaces inconsistent general language of description.

(c) Express warranties displace inconsistent implied warranties other than an implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2-705 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2 / Subtitle 7 / Section 2-705
§2–705.
Status: in_force

(1) The seller may stop delivery of goods in the possession of a carrier or other bailee when he discovers the buyer to be insolvent (§ 2-702) and may stop delivery of carload, truckload, planeload or larger shipments of express or freight when the buyer repudiates or fails to make a payment due before delivery or if for any other reason the seller has a right to withhold or reclaim the goods.

(2) As against such buyer the seller may stop delivery until

(a) Receipt of the goods by the buyer; or

(b) Acknowledgment to the buyer by any bailee of the goods except a carrier that the bailee holds the goods for the buyer; or

(c) Such acknowledgment to the buyer by a carrier by reshipment or as a warehouse; or

(d) Negotiation to the buyer of any negotiable document of title covering the goods.

(3) (a) To stop delivery the seller must so notify as to enable the bailee by reasonable diligence to prevent delivery of the goods.

(b) After such notification the bailee must hold and deliver the goods according to the directions of the seller but the seller is liable to the bailee for any ensuing charges or damages.

(c) If a negotiable document of title has been issued for goods the bailee is not obliged to obey a notification to stop until surrender of possession or control of the document.

(d) A carrier who has issued a nonnegotiable bill of lading is not obliged to obey a notification to stop received from a person other than the consignor.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-405 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-405
§2–405.
Status: reserved

(a) There is a Class F (railroad) beer, wine, and liquor license issued by the Executive Director.

(b) The license is valid throughout the State.

(c) The license authorizes the owner or operator of a steam, a diesel, or an electric railroad in the State or a car on a line of the railroad that is a club, a parlor, a buffet, an observation, a sleeping, or a dining car to sell beer, wine, and liquor in those cars, for consumption in those cars.

(d) The license shall be kept in the chief operating office of the corporation in the State.

(e) The annual license fee is $200.

(f) (1) Other provisions of this article may not be construed as applying to or affecting the sale of alcoholic beverages under a Class F beer, wine, and liquor license.

(2) This section may not be considered repealed by a local or general law unless the law expressly refers to and repeals this section.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 2-217 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-217
§2–217.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “inspection” means an exterior physical inspection of real property for the purpose of determining the condition and attributes of real property and verifying the measurements of any improvements to land.

(b) Assessors are authorized to enter on land for the limited purpose of making inspections.

(c) The Department shall adopt regulations to implement this section.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 2-402 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-402
§2–402.
Status: in_force

After making the distribution required under § 2-401 of this subtitle, the Comptroller shall distribute the remaining boxing and wrestling tax revenue to the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 2-116 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-116
§2–116.
Status: in_force

(a) When it appears to the Commissioner that a person is about to engage in an act or practice constituting a violation of a law, regulation, rule, or order over which the Commissioner has jurisdiction, the Commissioner may bring an action in the circuit court of the county in which the person resides or transacts business to obtain one or more of the following remedies:

(1) A temporary restraining order; or

(2) A temporary or permanent injunction.

(b) When it appears to the Commissioner that a person has engaged in an act or practice constituting a violation of a law, regulation, rule, or order over which the Commissioner has jurisdiction, the Commissioner may bring an action in the circuit court of the county in which the person resides or transacts business to obtain one or more of the following remedies:

(1) A temporary restraining order;

(2) A temporary or permanent injunction;

(3) A civil penalty not exceeding:

(i) $10,000 for a first violation; and

(ii) $25,000 for each subsequent violation;

(4) A declaratory judgment;

(5) An order preventing access to the violator’s assets;

(6) Rescission;

(7) Restitution; and

(8) Any other relief as the court deems just.

(c) The Commissioner may not be required to post a bond in an action under this section.
Md. Code, Education § 2-106 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-106
§2–106.
Status: in_force

The Department has authority over:

(1) Matters of elementary and secondary education that affect this State; and

(2) The general care and supervision of public elementary and secondary education.
Md. Code, Insurance § 2-103 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-103
§2–103.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Governor shall appoint the Commissioner with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(2) The Commissioner shall serve for a term of 4 years.

(3) The Commissioner is directly responsible to the Governor.

(4) The Commissioner shall counsel and advise the Governor on all matters assigned to the Administration.

(5) The Commissioner may be removed by the Governor for:

(i) malfeasance;

(ii) incompetence; or

(iii) failure to carry out the duties of office in a manner consistent with the regulatory purpose and requirements of this article.

(b) (1) The Commissioner is responsible for the operation of the Administration.

(2) The Commissioner shall:

(i) exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Administration under this article;

(ii) organize the Administration to function efficiently and to serve the public; and

(iii) establish, in the Administration, the units necessary for the exercise of the powers and performance of the duties of the Administration.

(c) The Commissioner shall devote full time to the duties of office.

(d) The Commissioner is in the executive service of the State Personnel Management System and is entitled to compensation under the Executive Pay Plan in accordance with the State budget.

(e) The 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.

(f) (1) The Commissioner shall have a seal of office in the form approved by the Governor.

(2) The impression and description of the seal shall be filed with the Secretary of State.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 2-703 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 2 / Subtitle 7 / Section 2-703
§2–703.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, ratification of a defective corporate act becomes effective on the date that the board of directors adopts a resolution under § 2–702(a) of this subtitle or, if required by this subtitle, the date that stockholders adopt a resolution under § 2–702(b) of this subtitle.

(2) If the defective corporate act would have required a filing with the Department, ratification of the defective corporate act becomes effective on the later of:

(i) The time that articles of validation filed in accordance with § 2–705 of this subtitle are accepted for record by the Department; or

(ii) The time established in the articles of validation, not to exceed 30 days after the articles are accepted for record.

(b) Beginning at the time ratification is effective and without regard to the 120–day period during which a claim may be brought under § 2–706(b) of this subtitle:

(1) A defective corporate act ratified in accordance with this subtitle is not void or voidable as a result of the failure of authorization identified in a board action under § 2–702(a) of this subtitle and shall be deemed a valid corporate act effective as of the date of the defective corporate act;

(2) Putative stock purportedly issued pursuant to a defective corporate act identified in a board action under § 2–702(a) of this subtitle is not void or voidable and shall be deemed valid stock as of the time it was purportedly issued; and

(3) Any corporate act taken after a defective corporate act ratified in accordance with this subtitle in reliance on the defective corporate act having been validly effected, and any subsequent defective corporate act resulting from the original defective corporate act, shall be valid as of the time the act was taken.
Md. Code, Environment § 2-1301 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 2 / Subtitle 13 / Section 2-1301
§2–1301.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Commission on Climate Change in the Department to advise the Governor and General Assembly on ways to mitigate the causes of, prepare for, and adapt to the consequences of climate change.

(b) The Department and the Department of Natural Resources shall jointly staff the Commission.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 2-404 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-404
§2–404.
Status: in_force

(a) Until successors are elected and qualify, the board of directors consists of the individuals named as directors in the charter.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, at each annual meeting of stockholders, the stockholders shall elect directors to hold office until the earlier of:

(i) The next annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors are elected and qualify;

(ii) The time provided in the terms of any class or series of stock pursuant to which such directors are elected; or

(iii) The time a director ceases to have the qualifications that were required by the charter or bylaws of the corporation at the time the director was elected, if the charter or bylaws at the time the director was elected required the director’s term to end on a failure to have those qualifications.

(2) Except for a corporation that has elected to be subject to § 3–803 of this article, if the directors are divided into classes, the term of office may be provided in the bylaws, except that:

(i) The term of office of a director may not be longer than 5 years or, except in the case of an initial or substitute director, shorter than the period between annual meetings; and

(ii) The term of office of at least one class shall expire each year.

(c) Each share of stock may be voted for as many individuals as there are directors to be elected and for whose election the share is entitled to be voted.

(d) Unless the charter or bylaws of a corporation provide otherwise, a plurality of all the votes cast at a meeting at which a quorum is present is sufficient to elect a director.
Md. Code, Family Law § 2-501 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-501
§2–501.
Status: in_force

Each clerk shall keep in the clerk’s office a marriage license book or electronic record, which shall contain:

(1) a complete record of each license issued;

(2) a complete record of all matters the clerk is required to ascertain that relate to the rights of an individual to obtain a license;

(3) in regular order, the items testified to by the applicants for a license as required under this title;

(4) properly indexed, the name of each individual who intends to be married; and

(5) the date each certificate was filed and the name of the authorized official who performed the ceremony.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-1205 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 12 / Section 2-1205
§2–1205.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall employ a staff and engage other staff and consultant services in accordance with the State budget.

(b) Positions in the Department are subject to the personnel guidelines established under subsection (c) of this section.

(c) The Legislative Policy Committee shall adopt guidelines that are not inconsistent with law and that, for employees of the Department, govern:

(1) hiring;

(2) probationary periods;

(3) tenure;

(4) promotion;

(5) overtime compensation;

(6) discrimination;

(7) compensatory work for absences due to religious beliefs;

(8) holidays;

(9) part-time employment;

(10) grievance procedures;

(11) removal; and

(12) political activity.

(d) The provisions of § 2-304 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article do not apply to an employee of the Department.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-2001 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 2 / Subtitle 20 / Section 2-2001
§2–2001.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Farm product” means:

(1) Any agricultural, horticultural, vegetable, or fruit product of the soil, whether raw, canned, frozen, dried, pickled, or otherwise processed;

(2) Livestock, meats, marine food products, poultry, eggs, or dairy products;

(3) Wool, hides, feathers, nuts, or honey; and

(4) Every product of farm, forest, orchard, garden, or water.

(c) “Fund” means the Urban Agriculture Grant Fund.

(d) “Program” means the Urban Agriculture Grant Program.

(e) “Qualified applicant” means an agricultural producer, a nonprofit organization, or an institution of higher education that meets the qualifications established in § 2–2004 of this subtitle.

(f) “Urban agricultural producer” means any person that annually sells, or normally would have sold, $1,000 or more of farm products in an urban area.

(g) “Urban area” means an area of the State that is:

(1) Delineated as an urban area by the U.S. Census Bureau; or

(2) Within the boundaries of a municipal corporation.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 2-901 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 2 / Subtitle 9 / Section 2-901
§2–901.
Status: in_force

The Comptroller shall distribute the Maryland generation-skipping transfer tax revenue to the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2-318 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-318
§2–318.
Status: in_force

A seller’s warranty whether express or implied extends to any natural person who is in the family or household of his buyer or who is a guest in his home or any other ultimate consumer or user of the goods or person affected thereby if it is reasonable to expect that such person may use, consume or be affected by the goods and who is injured in person by breach of the warranty. A seller may not exclude or limit the operation of this section.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 2-203 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-203
§2–203.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Affordable housing” means residential property that is rented or sold to the public as low–income housing or workforce housing.

(3) “Area median income” has the meaning stated in § 4–1801 of this article.

(4) “Low–income housing” means housing that is affordable for a household with an aggregate annual income that is below 60% of the area median income.

(5) “Workforce housing” has the meaning stated in § 4–1801 of this article.

(b) (1) (i) Not later than 60 days after the notice provided under § 5–310(d) of the State Finance and Procurement Article, the Department shall, in consultation with the unit of State government that controls the property, determine if the property is suitable for use or redevelopment as affordable housing.

(ii) The Department may not identify a property as suitable for use or redevelopment as affordable housing if the property:

1. is located outside an area designated as a priority funding area under Title 5, Subtitle 7B of the State Finance and Procurement Article; or

2. belongs in a category of property listed in § 5–310(c)(1)(i) of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(iii) When determining if a property is suitable for use or redevelopment as affordable housing, the Department shall consider whether the property:

1. is adequately sized for any type of residential use;

2. has access to public utilities;

3. has access to feasible ingress and egress points; and

4. meets any other factors determined by the Department that are necessary for the property to be used or redeveloped as affordable housing.

(2) The Department shall compile and regularly update a list of properties it has determined are suitable for use or redevelopment as affordable housing.

(3) For each property included in the list required under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department shall:

(i) give notice of the determination to:

1. the unit of State government that controls the property; and

2. the State Treasurer; and

(ii) advise the unit of State government of the requirements of subsection (c) of this section.

(4) The list required under paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be made available to the public.

(c) (1) (i) Except as provided in paragraphs (4) and (5) of this subsection, on receipt of the notice required under subsection (b)(3) of this section, the unit of State government shall, in consultation with the Department and the Department of Planning, develop a proposal to donate or sell the listed property by:

1. donating or selling the property to a nonprofit organization that contracts to use or redevelop the property as affordable housing; or

2. selling the property to a buyer that contracts to use or redevelop the property as affordable housing.

(ii) If, after reasonable effort, the unit is unable to identify a suitable nonprofit organization or buyer in accordance with subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the unit shall develop a proposal to sell the property at auction.

(iii) A proposal developed under this paragraph shall be submitted to the Board of Public Works for consideration in accordance with § 10–305 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(2) The unit of State government shall consider the proposed period of affordability, the number of affordable housing units created, and the viability of an offer when evaluating offers from multiple nonprofit organizations or buyers under this subsection.

(3) When a property is donated or sold in accordance with a proposal developed under this subsection, the unit shall give notice of the disposition to the Department.

(4) A unit may not propose to donate or sell a property under this subsection if the donation or sale would:

(i) violate any covenant or applicable federal law; or

(ii) in the opinion of the State Treasurer, adversely affect the tax–exempt status of an outstanding State bond, the proceeds of which were allocated to purchase or improve the property.

(5) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to supersede the right of a person from whom real property was acquired or their successor in interest to reacquire the property under § 8–309 of the Transportation Article.

(d) On or before December 31, 2024, and each December 31 thereafter, the Department shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article:

(1) the number of proposals submitted to the Board of Public Works under this section;

(2) the number of properties that were donated pursuant to proposals developed under this section; and

(3) the number of properties that were sold pursuant to proposals developed under this section.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 2-1402 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 2 / Subtitle 14 / Section 2-1402
§2–1402.
Status: in_force

The Comptroller shall pay refunds relating to the savings and loan association franchise tax from the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 2-505 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-505
§2–505.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any action required or permitted to be taken at a meeting of the stockholders may be taken without a meeting if a unanimous consent which sets forth the action is:

(1) Provided in writing or by electronic transmission by each stockholder entitled to vote on the matter; and

(2) Filed in paper or electronic form with the records of stockholders meetings.

(b) (1) Unless the charter requires otherwise, the holders of any class or series of stock, other than shares of common stock entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, may take action or consent to any action by providing a consent in writing or by electronic transmission of the stockholders entitled to cast not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take the action at a stockholders meeting at which all stockholders entitled to vote on the action were present and voted if the corporation gives notice of the action to each holder of the class or series of stock not later than 10 days after the effective time of the action.

(2) If authorized by the charter of a corporation, the holders of shares of common stock entitled to vote generally in the election of directors may take action or consent to any action by providing a consent in writing or by electronic transmission of the stockholders entitled to cast not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take the action at a stockholders meeting at which all stockholders entitled to vote on the action were present and voted if the corporation gives notice of the action not later than 10 days after the effective date of the action to each holder of shares of the class or series of common stock and to each stockholder who, if the action had been taken at a meeting, would have been entitled to notice of the meeting.

(c) Any consent authorized by this section shall be provided to the corporation by delivery to its principal office in the State, its resident agent, or the officer or agent of the corporation that maintains, or causes to be maintained on behalf of the corporation, the records in which proceedings of minutes of stockholders meetings are recorded.

(d) A stockholder may provide the consent authorized by this section:

(1) By electronic transmission; or

(2) In paper form, by hand, or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.

(e) The board of directors may adopt reasonable procedures for providing consents instead of holding a meeting under this section.

(f) (1) A consent under this section is not effective unless consents authorized by a sufficient number of stockholders to take action are provided to the corporation in writing or by electronic transmission within 60 days after the date of the earliest consent in accordance with procedures adopted under subsection (e) of this section.

(2) (i) A person, whether or not then a stockholder, may assent to an action by a consent that will be effective at a future time that is no later than 60 days after the consent is provided to the corporation or its agent.

(ii) The effective time of a consent under this paragraph may include a time determined on the happening of an event that occurs no later than 60 days after the consent is provided to the corporation or its agent.

(iii) A consent under this paragraph shall be deemed to have been given at the effective time if the person:

1. Is a stockholder at the effective time; and

2. Did not revoke the consent before the effective time.

(3) Unless otherwise provided in the consent, a consent under this subsection is revocable before the effective time.

(g) Any charter documents filed with the Department in accordance with an action taken under this section may provide that the action was approved by the stockholders in the manner provided by this section.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-313.3 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-313.3
§2–313.
Status: in_force

§2–313.3.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a veterinary practitioner may not perform a declawing procedure on a cat.

(b) A veterinary practitioner may perform a declawing procedure on a cat if the procedure is necessary for a therapeutic purpose.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-5A-04 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 2 / Subtitle 5A / Section 2-5A-04
§2–5A–04.
Status: in_force

(a) The personnel merit system shall be administered in accordance with this subtitle by the director of the personnel merit system.

(b) (1) The director shall be appointed by the judges of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, on the recommendation of the judicial personnel committee.

(2) The judges of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, on the recommendation of the judicial personnel committee, may remove the director for cause.
Md. Code, Environment § 2-1204.2 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 2 / Subtitle 12 / Section 2-1204.2
§2–1204.
Status: in_force

§2–1204.2. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 38 OF 2022 //

The State shall achieve net–zero statewide greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 2-106 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-106
§2–106.
Status: in_force

The Commissioner shall adopt an official seal. A description and impression of the seal shall be filed with the Secretary of State.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2-504 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-504
§2–504.
Status: in_force

Where the seller is required or authorized to send the goods to the buyer and the contract does not require him to deliver them at a particular destination, then unless otherwise agreed he must

(a) Put the goods in the possession of such a carrier and make such a contract for their transportation as may be reasonable having regard to the nature of the goods and other circumstances of the case; and

(b) Obtain and promptly deliver or tender in due form any document necessary to enable the buyer to obtain possession of the goods or otherwise required by the agreement or by usage of trade; and

(c) Promptly notify the buyer of the shipment.

Failure to notify the buyer under paragraph (c) or to make a proper contract under paragraph (a) is a ground for rejection only if material delay or loss ensues.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 2-601 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-601
§2–601.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided for in subsection (c)(2) of this section, a former nontemporary State employee who returns to State employment in a position in the State Personnel Management System within 3 years from separation is reinstated.

(b) A reinstated State employee shall have unused accumulated sick leave restored.

(c) (1) A former nontemporary employee who is reinstated in a position in the State Personnel Management System shall receive credit for time employed before separation for the purpose of determining the employee's:

(i) step in the pay grade applicable to the employee's class;

(ii) rate of annual leave accrual; and

(iii) seniority rights.

(2) A former nontemporary State employee who returns to a position in an independent personnel system in accordance with the reinstatement provisions of that system shall receive benefits allowed by that personnel system.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-1247 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 12 / Section 2-1247
§2–1247.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere, the Office shall:

(1) conduct studies, develop options, and make recommendations on fiscal matters that relate to the State budget including:

(i) taxes and revenues;

(ii) finances;

(iii) financial policies of public agencies; and

(iv) grants to individuals and private entities;

(2) conduct studies, develop options, and make recommendations on financial and other matters of the State government;

(3) conduct studies, develop options, and make recommendations on organization and management improvement in State government;

(4) study all matters that relate to the efficient and effective operation of the State government, whether or not the matter is a direct budgetary concern;

(5) propose statutory changes to effect operational economy or effective administration;

(6) perform the following duties with respect to the review of expenditures:

(i) review each item in the proposed State budget so as to be able to report on the justification of a unit for that item;

(ii) review the proposed State budget at each stage of its consideration;

(iii) during consideration of the proposed State budget, identify each of the items that:

1. provides for a new function; or

2. has been disapproved previously by the General Assembly;

(iv) evaluate each proposal of a unit of the State government for an appropriation, including any proposal that:

1. is in the proposed State budget;

2. is considered with the proposed State budget; or

3. involves State financing of a capital improvement; and

(v) evaluate the activities of each unit of the State government as these activities relate to a proposed or actual expenditure of public money;

(7) report, subject to § 2–1257 of this subtitle, on the public debt of the State, including the effect of an additional debt authorization or issue on State finances;

(8) after each session of the General Assembly, summarize the effect of the legislative program on the financial condition of the State;

(9) provide to the General Assembly and its committees information on fiscal matters;

(10) exchange, with federal and State units, information on taxation, revenues, expenditures, and related matters;

(11) conduct studies on the fiscal relationships of the State with its units and with local governments;

(12) conduct studies on the operation, administration, staff, and physical plants of each unit of the State government;

(13) as directed by the General Assembly, the Legislative Policy Committee, the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee, or other legislative committees:

(i) subject to § 2–1257 of this subtitle, submit reports on the studies on units of the State government; and

(ii) conduct other special studies and prepare other special reports;

(14) review the financial reports received from each political subdivision in accordance with § 16–103 of the Local Government Article as to completeness and accuracy. If the report needs revision, the political subdivision shall be advised and shall submit the requested information within 15 days. The financial reports of political subdivisions shall be available for public inspection and certified copies shall be provided by the Office for a reasonable fee;

(15) subject to § 2–1257 of this subtitle, publish an annual report on the revenues and expenditures of each county, municipal corporation, and special taxing district created by law; and

(16) carry out any other functions related to budget and fiscal affairs required by the Executive Director.

(b) The Executive Director shall dedicate an appropriate number of employees of the Department and an adequate level of Department resources to the year–round performance of the following functions:

(1) analyzing the State budget;

(2) forecasting trends in the State budget;

(3) identifying significant financial policies of public agencies in the State budget;

(4) reviewing proposed amendments to the State budget approved by the General Assembly; and

(5) conducting revenue forecasts.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-103 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-103
§2–103.
Status: in_force

(a) On receipt of an application, the Executive Director shall order an investigation of:

(1) the applicant;

(2) the business to be operated; and

(3) the statements presented in the permit application.

(b) On completion of the investigation, the Executive Director shall deny the permit application if in the judgment of the Executive Director:

(1) the applicant:

(i) is not fit to receive the permit;

(ii) made a material false statement in the application; or

(iii) committed fraud in connection with the application; or

(2) there are other reasons that the permit should not be issued.

(c) If the Executive Director does not find cause to deny the permit, the Executive Director shall approve the application and issue the permit.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 2-505 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-505
§2–505.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, if curbs or sidewalks at the intersection of 2 or more streets or roads are constructed or reconstructed by the State Highway Administration, by a political subdivision, or by a private contractor for dedication to a political subdivision, the curbs or sidewalks shall have ramps or curb cuts:

(1) graded onto the crosswalks of the intersection;

(2) at least 40 inches wide; and

(3) constructed to allow reasonable access to the crosswalks by physically handicapped individuals.

(b) Ramps or curb cuts are not required under this section if, for a particular intersection outside Baltimore City, the State Highway Administration determines or, for a particular intersection in Baltimore City, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works determines that:

(1) ramps or curb cuts would be contrary to public safety;

(2) the cost of ramps or curb cuts would be too great considering the need for them or their probable use; or

(3) the sparsity of population, the existence of other ways, or other factors show the lack of a need for ramps or curb cuts.

(c) Nothing in this section may be construed to prevent the State Highway Administration from certifying any project described in this section for the purpose of determining statewide eligibility for federal assistance.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2-403 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-403
§2–403.
Status: in_force

(1) A purchaser of goods acquires all title which his transferor had or had power to transfer except that a purchaser of a limited interest acquires rights only to the extent of the interest purchased. A person with voidable title has power to transfer a good title to a good faith purchaser for value. When goods have been delivered under a transaction of purchase the purchaser has such power even though

(a) The transferor was deceived as to the identity of the purchaser, or

(b) The delivery was in exchange for a check which is later dishonored, or

(c) It was agreed that the transaction was to be a “cash sale,” or

(d) The delivery was procured through fraud punishable as larcenous under the criminal law.

(2) Any entrusting of possession of goods to a merchant who deals in goods of that kind gives him power to transfer all rights of the entruster to a buyer in ordinary course of business.

(3) “Entrusting” includes any delivery and any acquiescence in retention of possession regardless of any condition expressed between the parties to the delivery or acquiescence and regardless of whether the procurement of the entrusting or the possessor’s disposition of the goods have been such as to be larcenous under the criminal law.

(4) The rights of other purchasers of goods and of lien creditors are governed by the title on secured transactions (Title 9), bulk transfers (Title 6) and documents of title (Title 7).
Md. Code, Family Law § 2-408 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-408
§2–408.
Status: in_force

(a) An authorized official may not give or offer to give any reward to any person as an inducement to direct to the authorized official any individual who is contemplating marriage.

(b) An authorized official who violates the provisions of subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50 for each offense.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-1502 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 15 / Section 2-1502
§2–1502.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Department” means the Department of Legislative Services.

(3) “Prefile” means to direct the Department, before a regular session of the General Assembly, to file a bill for introduction during that session.

(b) A member or member-elect of the General Assembly may prefile a bill, as provided in this section.

(c) (1) In a year when an election for members of the General Assembly is held:

(i) a bill may be prefiled only by an individual elected or re–elected to the General Assembly at that election;

(ii) the deadline for directing the Department to file a bill for introduction is December 10;

(iii) the deadline for requesting the Department to prepare a bill for prefiling is November 20; and

(iv) an individual first elected at that election may not request the Department to prepare a bill until after the election.

(2) In any other year, a member may prefile a bill at any regular session by:

(i) on or before the preceding November 1, requesting the Department to prepare the bill; and

(ii) on or before the preceding November 20, directing the Department, in writing, to file the bill for introduction.

(d) A directive to file a bill for introduction shall be in writing and shall state the name of each sponsor of the bill.

(e) (1) On the first day of each regular session, the Department shall send to the Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Clerk of the House, as appropriate, copies of each bill, in the form that the Senate rules set for introduction in the Senate or that the House rules set for introduction in the House.

(2) Each bill that is sent under this subsection shall be considered as filed for introduction.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 2-308 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-308
§2–308.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided for a limited license in §§ 2–310 through 2–310.3 of this subtitle, a license expires on the date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section.

(b) At least 2 months before the license expires, the Board shall contact the licensee by electronic means or first–class mail at the last known electronic or physical address provided by the licensee and advise the licensee of:

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

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

(3) The amount of the renewal fee.

(c) Before the license expires, the licensee periodically may renew it for an additional term, if the licensee:

(1) Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

(2) Pays to the Board a renewal fee set by the Board; and

(3) Submits to the Board:

(i) A renewal application on the form that the Board requires;

(ii) Evidence of compliance with any continuing education requirement set under this section for license renewal;

(iii) Evidence that each audiometer in use has been calibrated within 12 months before the date the license is renewed; and

(iv) Satisfactory evidence of having completed a State and national criminal history records check in accordance with § 2–303.1 of this subtitle.

(d) In addition to any other qualifications and requirements established by the Board, the Board, by rule or regulation, shall establish continuing education requirements as a condition to the renewal of licenses under this section.

(e) Subject to subsection (g) of this section, the Board shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.

(f) A licensee has a grace period of 30 days after a license expires in which to renew it retroactively, if the licensee:

(1) Otherwise is entitled to have the license renewed; and

(2) Pays to the Board the renewal fee and any late fee set by the Board.

(g) (1) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 2–303.1 of this subtitle, in determining whether to grant a license, the Board shall consider:

(i) The age at which the crime was committed;

(ii) The nature of the crime;

(iii) The circumstances surrounding the crime;

(iv) The length of time that has passed since the crime;

(v) Subsequent work history;

(vi) Employment and character references; and

(vii) Any other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.

(2) The Board may not renew a license if the criminal history record information required under § 2–303.1 of this subtitle has not been received.

(3) Unless otherwise required, a renewal applicant who previously has completed the criminal history records check as required for the Board’s application process does not have to submit to a subsequent criminal history records check for license renewal.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 2-101 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-101
§2–101.
Status: in_force

There is a Maryland Department of Labor, established as a principal department of the State government.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 2-401 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-401
§2–401.
Status: in_force

From the boxing and wrestling tax revenue, the Comptroller shall distribute each quarter the amount necessary to administer the boxing and wrestling tax laws in the previous quarter to an administrative cost account.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 2-401 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-401
§2–401.
Status: in_force

(a) If there are inconsistencies between this article and the State Personnel and Pensions Article, this article controls as to any matter that relates to the Department.

(b) Except as expressly provided in this article, the State Personnel and Pensions Article does not apply to or affect the compensation, rank, grade, or status of police employees.

(c) Except as expressly provided in this article, the compensation, civilian classification, and status of civilian employees shall be determined in accordance with the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-307 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-307
§2–307.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall prescribe the subject, character, manner, time, and place for every written examination, and the procedure for filing applications for the examination. It shall conduct the written examination so that the identity of the applicant is not known to the Board until the examination is graded. The Board shall make a written report of every examination and preserve it in the Board office for three years.

(b) An applicant for the examination shall pay a fee set by the Board to the Board secretary at the time he files his application.

(c) The Board shall issue a license to, and annually register, any person who:

(1) Passes the examination;

(2) Is of good moral character; and

(3) Has a diploma from an approved college or institution conferring upon him the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-1257 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 12 / Section 2-1257
§2–1257.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “publication” includes any report, study, or notification.

(b) For each publication that an official or unit of the State government intends to distribute or submit to the General Assembly or to any committee, staff agency, or employee of the General Assembly, the official or unit shall:

(1) submit one copy to the President and one copy to the Speaker in the format requested by the President and the Speaker;

(2) submit five printed copies to the library of the Department; and

(3) in the case of a publication to be distributed to a committee of the General Assembly:

(i) unless the publication is being submitted to the committee as specifically required by law, obtain approval for the distribution from the committee chair; and

(ii) comply with the distribution requirements of the committee.

(c) An official or unit:

(1) shall submit to the library of the Department, in addition to the copies of a publication required under subsection (b)(2) of this section, any additional copies of the publication requested by the library on behalf of a member of the General Assembly; and

(2) may give a publication directly to a member of the General Assembly only if:

(i) the President and the Speaker have given written approval for distribution of the publication to each member of the General Assembly; or

(ii) the member asks for the publication.

(d) To assist the Department in carrying out its duties under subsection (f) of this section, each publication submitted to the General Assembly or to any committee, staff agency, or employee of the General Assembly in fulfillment of a duty imposed by law shall specify the law under which the publication is being submitted.

(e) The Department shall:

(1) keep a list of the publications of the officials and units;

(2) periodically send the list to each member of the General Assembly; and

(3) on request of a member of the General Assembly, obtain a publication of an official or unit for the member.

(f) The library of the Department shall:

(1) catalog and preserve the publications that officials and units submit as required by law; and

(2) collect, catalog, and preserve any other publication that the Department considers necessary or that the Department is directed by the President or the Speaker to collect, catalog, and preserve.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 2-702 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 2 / Subtitle 7 / Section 2-702
§2–702.
Status: in_force

This subtitle applies to all units in the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branches of State government, including any unit with an independent personnel system.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-1204 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 12 / Section 2-1204
§2–1204.
Status: in_force

The Executive Director, under the direction of the President and the Speaker, shall:

(1) oversee the activities of the Department to ensure that its functions are performed correctly, efficiently, and in a timely and nonpartisan manner;

(2) coordinate the activities of the offices of the Department to ensure that the responsibilities of each office are carried out, maximize cooperation among the Department’s employees, and achieve the greatest efficiency in the use of personnel and other resources;

(3) prepare the annual budget for the Department after consultation with the office directors;

(4) conduct an annual evaluation of the performance of each office director;

(5) communicate the opinions, needs, and concerns of the Department’s employees to the President and the Speaker; and

(6) perform any other function required by the President and the Speaker.
Md. Code, Health - General § 2-607 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-607
§2–607.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not take a retaliatory action against an employee, contractor, or grantee because the employee, contractor, or grantee:

(1) Acts lawfully in furtherance of an action filed under this subtitle, including an investigation for, initiation of, testimony for, or assistance in an action filed or to be filed under this subtitle;

(2) Discloses or threatens to disclose to a supervisor or to a public body an activity, policy, or practice of the person that the employee, contractor, or grantee reasonably believes is in violation of § 2–602(a) of this subtitle or a regulation adopted under this subtitle;

(3) Provides information to, or testifies before, a public body conducting an investigation, hearing, or inquiry into a violation of § 2–602(a) of this subtitle or a regulation adopted under this subtitle that is allegedly or actually committed by the person; or

(4) Objects to or refuses to participate in any activity, policy, or practice that the employee, contractor, or grantee reasonably believes is in violation of § 2–602(a) of this subtitle or a regulation adopted under this subtitle.

(b) (1) An employee, contractor, or grantee may file a civil action against a person other than a supervisor in State government, an appointing authority in State government, or the head of a principal unit in State government if the person takes a retaliatory action against the employee, contractor, or grantee in violation of subsection (a) of this section.

(2) The employee, contractor, or grantee may seek in the civil action:

(i) An injunction to restrain a continuing violation of subsection (a) of this section;

(ii) Reinstatement to the same seniority status held before the retaliatory action;

(iii) Reinstatement of full fringe benefits and seniority rights;

(iv) Two times the amount of lost wages, benefits, and other remuneration, including any interest accumulated;

(v) Payment by the person of reasonable costs and attorney’s fees;

(vi) Punitive damages;

(vii) An assessment of a civil penalty:

1. Not exceeding $1,000 for the first violation; and

2. Not exceeding $5,000 for each subsequent violation; and

(viii) Any other relief necessary to make the employee, contractor, or grantee whole.

(3) The remedies provided under this section do not diminish or affect the rights, privileges, or remedies available to the employee, contractor, or grantee under:

(i) Any other federal or State statute or regulation; or

(ii) Any collective bargaining agreement or employee contract.

(c) This section does not apply to an employee as defined in § 1–501 of the Health Occupations Article or a State employee.

(d) (1) An employee as defined in § 1–501 of the Health Occupations Article who is subject to retaliatory action in violation of subsection (a) of this section may file a civil action under Title 1, Subtitle 5 of the Health Occupations Article.

(2) A State employee who is subject to retaliatory action in violation of subsection (a) of this section may file a complaint under Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
Md. Code, Election Law § 2-202 — MD Code / Article gel / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-202
§2–202.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for the City of Baltimore, the provisions of this section do not apply to a municipal corporation in the State in which the municipal or charter elections are regulated by the public local laws of the State or the charter of the municipal corporation.

(b) Each local board, in accordance with the provisions of this article and regulations adopted by the State Board, shall:

(1) oversee the conduct of all elections held in its county and ensure that the elections process is conducted in an open, convenient, and impartial manner;

(2) in accordance with the State Personnel and Pensions Article, or its county merit system, whichever is applicable, appoint an election director to manage the operations and supervise the staff of the local board;

(3) confer with the State Administrator in appointing an election director under item (2) of this subsection;

(4) maintain an office and warehouse and be open for business as provided in this article, and, subject to § 9–106 of this article, provide the supplies and equipment necessary for the proper and efficient conduct of voter registration and election, including:

(i) supplies and equipment required by the State Board; and

(ii) office, early voting center, and polling place equipment expenses;

(5) adopt any regulation it considers necessary to perform its duties under this article, which regulation shall become effective when it is filed with and approved by the State Board;

(6) serve as the local board of canvassers and certify the results of each election conducted by the local board;

(7) establish and alter the boundaries and number of precincts in accordance with § 2–303 of this title, and provide a suitable polling place for each precinct, and assign voters to precincts;

(8) provide to the general public timely information and notice, by publication or mail, concerning voter registration and elections;

(9) make determinations and hear and decide challenges and appeals as provided by law;

(10) (i) aid in the prosecution of an offense under this article; and

(ii) when the board finds there is probable cause to believe an offense has been committed, refer the matter to the appropriate prosecutorial authority;

(11) maintain and dispose of its records in accordance with the plan adopted by the State Board under § 2–106 of this title; and

(12) administer voter registration and absentee voting for nursing homes and assisted living facilities in accordance with procedures established by the State Administrator, subject to the approval of the State Board.

(c) Subsection (b)(3) of this section may not be construed to affect the exclusive authority of a local board to appoint an election director under subsection (b)(2) of this section.

(d) In Garrett County, following each decennial census of the United States, the local board shall:

(1) evaluate the population of the county commissioner districts to determine whether the districts are of substantially equal population; and

(2) recommend to the Garrett County Delegation to the General Assembly any adjustments of the boundaries of those districts that are necessary to maintain districts of substantially equal population.

(e) In Montgomery County, the local board shall require an affirmative vote of not fewer than three duly confirmed regular members of the local board, at least one of whom shall be a member of the principal minority party, to appoint an election director.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 2-702.1 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 2 / Subtitle 7 / Section 2-702.1
§2–702.
Status: in_force

§2–702.1.

Equine activities shall be treated as agricultural activities for the purposes of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 2-302 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-302
§2–302.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The applicant shall be of good character and reputation.

(c) The applicant shall be at least 18 years old.

(d) The applicant shall meet the educational requirements under § 2-303 of this subtitle.

(e) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the applicant shall pass an examination given by the Board under this subtitle.

(f) The applicant for an initial license shall complete practical work experience that is approved by the Board and that:

(1) is obtained over a period of:

(i) not more than 3 years; and

(ii) 1. not less than 6 months if the applicant applies before October 1, 2000; or

2. not less than 1 year if the applicant applies on or after October 1, 2000;

(2) includes providing any type of service or advice involving the use of accounting, attest, management advisory, financial advisory, tax, or consulting skills;

(3) is performed under the direction of:

(i) a licensed certified public accountant; or

(ii) an appropriately qualified professional as determined by the Board;

(4) is obtained through employment in government, industry, academia, or public practice; and

(5) amounts to:

(i) 1,000 hours if the applicant applies before October 1, 2000; or

(ii) 2,000 hours if the applicant applies on or after October 1, 2000.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-1255 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 12 / Section 2-1255
§2–1255.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department shall sell, exchange, or otherwise distribute bound volumes of the laws, the Senate journal, and the House journal.

(b) Distribution under this section shall include provision of 1 copy of a volume to each public, circulating library or library association that requests the volume if, when the request is made, the Department has at least 26 copies of the requested volume.
Md. Code, Education § 2-302 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-302
§2–302.
Status: reserved

(a) The State Superintendent shall be appointed by the State Board for a term of 4 years beginning on July 1 after the Superintendent’s appointment and serves until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(b) The State Board shall fix the Superintendent’s salary and pay it from the appropriation for the expenses and maintenance of the Department.

(c) The State Superintendent shall:

(1) Be an experienced and competent educator;

(2) Be a graduate of an accredited college or university;

(3) Have at least 2 years of special academic and professional graduate preparation in an accredited college or university; and

(4) Have at least 7 years of experience in teaching and administration.

(d) (1) The State Board may remove the State Superintendent for:

(i) Immorality;

(ii) Misconduct in office;

(iii) Insubordination;

(iv) Incompetency; or

(v) Willful neglect of duty.

(2) Before removing the State Superintendent, the State Board shall send the Superintendent a copy of the charges against the Superintendent and give the Superintendent an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.

(3) If the State Superintendent requests a hearing within the 10–day period:

(i) The State Board promptly shall hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the State Board sends the State Superintendent a notice of the hearing; and

(ii) The State Superintendent shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the State Board in the Superintendent’s own defense, in person or by counsel.

(e) The State Board shall appoint a new State Superintendent to fill a vacancy in that office for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 2-203 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-203
§2–203.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State budget shall provide sufficient money for the Office of People’s Counsel to hire necessary staff in addition to the staff assistance that is provided under § 2–205(c)(2) of this subtitle.

(2) The Office of People’s Counsel shall hire at least one assistant people’s counsel who will focus on environmental issues.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection or otherwise by law, all personnel of the Office of People’s Counsel are subject to the provisions of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(2) The following are in the executive service, management service, or are special appointments in the State Personnel Management System:

(i) the People’s Counsel;

(ii) the deputy People’s Counsel; and

(iii) attorneys that are in the management service or are special appointments.

(c) The compensation of the following personnel shall be determined by the People’s Counsel and, if possible, in accordance with the State pay plan:

(1) the deputy People’s Counsel;

(2) attorneys that are:

(i) in the management service; or

(ii) special appointments; and

(3) all positions in management, professional and technical classifications unique to the Office of People’s Counsel.

(d) (1) At least 45 days before the effective date of the change, the People’s Counsel shall submit to the Secretary of Budget and Management each change to salary plans that involves increases or decreases in salary ranges other than those associated with routine reclassifications and promotions or general salary increases approved by the General Assembly.

(2) Reportable changes include creation or abolition of classes, regrading the classes from one established range to another, changes in salary guidelines to administer the pay schedules, or creation of new pay schedules or ranges.

(3) The Secretary of Budget and Management shall:

(i) review the proposed changes; and

(ii) at least 15 days before the effective date of the proposed changes, advise the People’s Counsel whether the changes would have an adverse effect on comparable State jobs.

(4) Failure of the Secretary to respond in a timely manner is not considered a statement of adverse effect.

(e) On or before January 31 of each year, the People’s Counsel shall report to the Secretary of Budget and Management and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly setting forth all personnel positions, classifications, and salaries in the Office of People’s Counsel as of the end of the preceding calendar year.

(f) The Office of People’s Counsel may retain as necessary for a particular matter or hire experts in the field of:

(1) utility regulation, including cost of capital experts, rate design experts, accountants, economists, engineers, transportation specialists, and lawyers; and

(2) climate change, including meteorologists, oceanographers, ecologists, foresters, geologists, seismologists, botanists, and experts in any other field of science that the People’s Counsel determines is necessary.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 2-4A-24 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 2 / Subtitle 4A / Section 2-4A-24
§2–4A–24.
Status: in_force

An individual who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
Md. Code, Real Property § 2-122 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-122
§2–122.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section, “trust” means an express inter vivos or testamentary trust.

(2) “Trust” includes the following instruments or funding arrangements in the nature of a trust:

(i) A profit sharing plan;

(ii) A retirement plan;

(iii) A liquidating or liquidation plan; and

(iv) An unincorporated foundation.

(3) “Trust” does not include:

(i) A real estate investment trust as defined in § 8–101 of the Corporations and Associations Article;

(ii) A statutory trust as defined in § 12–101 of the Corporations and Associations Article; or

(iii) A trust, formed under the law of another state or a foreign country, that authorizes a trust to take, hold, and dispose of title to property in the name of the trust.

(b) (1) A grant of property by deed to a grantee designated in the deed as a trust has the same effect as if the grantor had granted the property to the trustee or trustees appointed and acting for the trust on the effective date of the deed.

(2) If executed by the trustee or trustees appointed and acting for the trust on the effective date of the deed, a grant of property by deed from a grantor designated in the deed as a trust has the same effect as if the grantee had received the property from the trustee or trustees appointed and acting for the trust on the effective date of the deed.

(c) (1) A grant of property by deed to a grantee designated in the deed as an estate of a decedent, including the estate of a nonresident decedent, has the same effect as if the grantor had granted the property to:

(i) The personal representative or personal representatives appointed by a register of wills or orphans’ court in the State for the estate and acting as the personal representative on the effective date of the deed; or

(ii) A foreign personal representative exercising the powers of the office for the estate of a nonresident decedent on the effective date of the deed.

(2) If executed by the person or persons indicated in item (i) or (ii) of this paragraph as applicable, a grant of property by deed from a grantor designated in the deed as an estate of a decedent, including the estate of a nonresident decedent, has the same effect as if the grantee had received the property from:

(i) The personal representative or personal representatives appointed by a register of wills or orphans’ court in the State for the estate and acting as the personal representative on the effective date of the deed; or

(ii) A foreign personal representative exercising the powers of the office for the estate of a nonresident decedent on the effective date of the deed.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 2-301 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-301
§2–301.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “relative” means an individual related by blood or marriage.
Md. Code, Health - General § 2-610 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-610
§2–610.
Status: in_force

(a) Any remedy provided under this subtitle is in addition to any other appropriate legal or equitable relief provided under any other applicable State or federal statute or regulation.

(b) (1) The State shall make all reasonable efforts to coordinate any investigation of an alleged violation under this subtitle with any investigation conducted by the federal government involving the same violation.

(2) The State’s objective shall be to avoid unnecessary duplication of effort on the part of the person alleged to have committed the violation and to minimize the burden of the investigation on the person.

(c) (1) Except as provided under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Comptroller shall deposit any civil penalty or damages collected under this subtitle in the General Fund of the State.

(2) (i) If a violation of this subtitle affects any of the following funds, the Comptroller shall deposit any civil penalty or damages collected by the State under this title into the affected fund:

1. A fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;

2. A special fund requiring the reversion of appropriated funds to the special fund under § 7–304 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;

3. A fund under the jurisdiction of the Board of Trustees for the State Retirement and Pension System; or

4. A fund under the jurisdiction of the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program.

(ii) If more than one fund is affected by a violation of this subtitle, the Comptroller shall deposit any civil penalty or damages collected by the State into the appropriate fund or the General Fund of the State on a pro rata basis.

(d) The Department or the Inspector General of the Department may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-145 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-145
§2–145.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a direct wine shipper’s permit or a direct wine delivery permit shall:

(1) submit to the Executive Director a completed application on a form that the Executive Director provides;

(2) provide to the Executive Director a copy of the applicant’s current manufacturer’s license;

(3) identify the wines manufactured by the applicant that the applicant intends to ship or deliver to a consumer in the State; and

(4) pay a fee of $200 for initial issuance of the direct wine shipper’s permit or the direct wine delivery permit.

(b) The Executive Director shall issue a direct wine shipper’s permit or a direct wine delivery permit to each applicant who meets the requirements of this part for the permit.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 2-111 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-111
§2–111.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary is responsible for planning activities of the Department.

(b) The Secretary may review and approve, disapprove, or revise the plans, proposals, and projects of units in the Department.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 2-307.2 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-307.2
§2–307.
Status: in_force

§2–307.2.

A license to practice speech-language pathology authorizes the licensee to practice speech-language pathology while the license is effective.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 2-504.1 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-504.1
§2–504.
Status: in_force

§2–504.1.

(a) Subject to § 2–504(d) of this subtitle, any notice given by a corporation to a stockholder under this article or the charter or bylaws of the corporation is effective if given by a single notice, in writing or by electronic transmission, to all stockholders who share an address unless the corporation has received a request from a stockholder in writing or by electronic transmission that a single notice not be given.

(b) This section does not limit the manner in which a corporation otherwise may give notice to stockholders.
Md. Code, Environment § 2-204 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-204
§2–204.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Environment shall appoint a secretary of the Council.

(b) The secretary of the Council need not be a member of the Council.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 2-501 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-501
§2–501.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Baltimore City centralized booking facility” means the centralized booking facility in Baltimore City that is operated by the Division of Pretrial Detention and Services in the Department.

(3) “Election–related materials” means documents and other items associated with the registering for and voting in an election, including:

(i) absentee ballot applications;

(ii) absentee ballots; and

(iii) voter registration applications.

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

(i) is incarcerated at the Baltimore City centralized booking facility; and

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

(b) The Baltimore City centralized booking facility shall:

(1) provide a secure, designated ballot drop box from the State Board of Elections to eligible voters so that they may easily submit the following election–related materials to the State Board of Elections or a local board of elections:

(i) absentee ballot applications;

(ii) absentee ballots; and

(iii) voter registration forms;

(2) monitor the ballot drop box provided under item (1) of this subsection 24 hours a day and 7 days a week; and

(3) disseminate written notifications directly to each eligible voter on how and when to use the ballot drop box provided under item (1) of this subsection.

(c) (1) The State Board of Elections shall provide the Baltimore City centralized booking facility with:

(i) the ballot drop box and written notification materials to disseminate to eligible voters under subsection (b) of this section; and

(ii) advice and guidance in carrying out the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.

(2) The State shall pay for the ballot drop box.

(d) The Baltimore City centralized booking facility shall cooperate fully with the State Board of Elections in implementing the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Real Property § 2-115 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-115
§2–115.
Status: in_force

There is no implied covenant or warranty by the grantor as to title or possession in any grant of land or of any interest or estate in land. However, in a lease, unless the lease provides otherwise, there is an implied covenant by the lessor that the lessee shall quietly enjoy the land.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-707 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 7 / Section 2-707
§2–707.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Committee may propose the adoption, amendment, or repeal of rules of legislative ethics.

(2) Changes to the rules shall be presented in the form of a joint resolution and shall become effective after adoption of the joint resolution by a constitutional majority of each house voting separately.

(3) Before presenting a change to the rules, the Committee shall conduct a public hearing.

(b) The rules may supplement but may not be inconsistent with the provisions of the Maryland Public Ethics Law that relate to members of the General Assembly.

(c) The rules are effective whether or not the General Assembly is in session and shall be binding on each member of the General Assembly.
Md. Code, Insurance § 2-208 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-208
§2–208.
Status: in_force

§2–208. IN EFFECT

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the expense incurred in an examination made under § 2–205 of this subtitle, § 2–206 of this subtitle for surplus lines brokers and insurance holding corporations, § 23–207 of this article for premium finance companies, § 15–10B–19 of this article for private review agents, § 15–10B–20 of this article, or § 14–610 of this article for discount medical plan organizations and discount drug plan organizations shall be paid by the person examined in the following manner:

(1) the person examined shall pay to the Commissioner the travel expenses, a living expense allowance, and a per diem as compensation for examiners, actuaries, and typists:

(i) to the extent incurred for the examination; and

(ii) at reasonable rates set by the Commissioner;

(2) the Commissioner may present a detailed account of expenses incurred to the person examined periodically during the examination or at the end of the examination, as the Commissioner considers proper; and

(3) a person may not pay and an examiner may not accept any compensation for an examination in addition to the compensation under item (1) of this subsection.

(b) If the Commissioner conducts an examination of an administrative services organization that administers the delivery system for specialty mental health services established under § 15–103(b)(21) of the Health – General Article, the administrative services organization may not use State funds or otherwise pass onto the State the expenses described in subsection (a) of this section.

§2–208. // EFFECTIVE MAY 18, 2025 PER CHAPTER 224 OF 2023 //

The expense incurred in an examination made under § 2–205 of this subtitle, § 2–206 of this subtitle for surplus lines brokers and insurance holding corporations, § 23–207 of this article for premium finance companies, § 15–10B–19 of this article for private review agents, § 15–10B–20 of this article, or § 14–610 of this article for discount medical plan organizations and discount drug plan organizations shall be paid by the person examined in the following manner:

(1) the person examined shall pay to the Commissioner the travel expenses, a living expense allowance, and a per diem as compensation for examiners, actuaries, and typists:

(i) to the extent incurred for the examination; and

(ii) at reasonable rates set by the Commissioner;

(2) the Commissioner may present a detailed account of expenses incurred to the person examined periodically during the examination or at the end of the examination, as the Commissioner considers proper; and

(3) a person may not pay and an examiner may not accept any compensation for an examination in addition to the compensation under item (1) of this section.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 2-205 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-205
§2–205.
Status: in_force

The Governor may designate any unit of the State government:

(1) to accept any surplus food that, under an act of Congress, is available to the State; and

(2) to manage and dispose of the food in accordance with federal law.
Md. Code, Environment § 2-104 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-104
§2–104.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in this section, this title does not limit the power of a political subdivision to adopt ordinances, rules, or regulations that set emission standards or ambient air quality standards.

(2) A political subdivision may not adopt any ordinance, rule, or regulation that sets an emission standard or ambient air quality standard less stringent than the standards set by the Department under this title.

(b) The governing body of any political subdivision may ask the Department to adopt rules and regulations that set more restrictive emission standards or ambient air quality standards in that political subdivision.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 2-501 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-501
§2–501.
Status: in_force

This title may be cited as the “Maryland Audiology, Hearing Aid Dispensing, Speech–Language Pathology, and Music Therapy Act”.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 2-110 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-110
§2–110.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Comptroller shall include on the individual income tax return form a checkoff designated as the “State Chesapeake Bay and Endangered Species 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 State Chesapeake Bay and Endangered Species Fund the amount designated by the individual; 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 State Chesapeake Bay and Endangered Species 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 Chesapeake Bay and Endangered Species Fund established under § 1-702 of the Natural Resources Article.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2-716 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2 / Subtitle 7 / Section 2-716
§2–716.
Status: in_force

(1) Specific performance may be decreed where the goods are unique or in other proper circumstances.

(2) The decree for specific performance may include such terms and conditions as to payment of the price, damages, or other relief as the court may deem just.

(3) The buyer has a right of replevin for goods identified to the contract if after reasonable effort he is unable to effect cover for such goods or the circumstances reasonably indicate that such effort will be unavailing, or if the goods have been shipped under reservation and satisfaction of the security interest in them has been made or tendered. In the case of goods bought for personal, family, or household purposes, the buyer’s right of replevin vests upon acquisition of a special property, even if the seller had not then repudiated or failed to deliver.
Md. Code, State Government § 2-1201 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 2 / Subtitle 12 / Section 2-1201
§2–1201.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Department” means the Department of Legislative Services.

(c) “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Department.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2-513 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-513
§2–513.
Status: in_force

(1) Unless otherwise agreed and subject to subsection (3), where goods are tendered or delivered or identified to the contract for sale, the buyer has a right before payment or acceptance to inspect them at any reasonable place and time and in any reasonable manner. When the seller is required or authorized to send the goods to the buyer, the inspection may be after their arrival.

(2) Expenses of inspection must be borne by the buyer but may be recovered from the seller if the goods do not conform and are rejected.

(3) Unless otherwise agreed and subject to the provisions of this title on C. I. F. contracts (subsection (3) of § 2-321), the buyer is not entitled to inspect the goods before payment of the price when the contract provides

(a) For delivery “C. O. D.” or on other like terms; or

(b) For payment against documents of title, except where such payment is due only after the goods are to become available for inspection.

(4) A place or method of inspection fixed by the parties is presumed to be exclusive but unless otherwise expressly agreed it does not postpone identification or shift the place for delivery or for passing the risk of loss. If compliance becomes impossible, inspection shall be as provided in this section unless the place or method fixed was clearly intended as an indispensable condition failure of which avoids the contract.
Md. Code, Insurance § 2-115 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-115
§2–115.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner shall adopt regulations that may be applied when:

(1) the Governor has declared a state of emergency for the State or an area within the State under § 14–107 of the Public Safety Article;

(2) the President of the United States has issued a major disaster or emergency declaration for the State or an area within the State under the federal Stafford Act; or

(3) a national or public health emergency, that within the Commissioner’s discretion affects the State:

(i) is issued:

1. by the President of the United States under § 201, § 202(d), or § 301 of the federal National Emergencies Act; or

2. by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under the federal Public Health Service Act; and

(ii) is based on a serious threat to health resulting from the existence of a deadly agent as defined in § 14–3A–01 of the Public Safety Article.

(b) The regulations may:

(1) apply to any person regulated by the Commissioner under this article or Title 19, Subtitle 7 of the Health – General Article; and

(2) address:

(i) submission of claims or proof of loss;

(ii) grace periods for payment of premiums and performance of other duties by insureds;

(iii) temporary postponement of cancellations, nonrenewals, premium increases, or policy modifications;

(iv) procedures for obtaining nonelective health care services;

(v) time restrictions for filling or refilling prescription drugs;

(vi) time frames applicable to an action by the Commissioner under this article; and

(vii) any other activity necessary to protect the residents of the State.

(c) (1) To activate a regulation adopted under this section, the Commissioner shall issue a bulletin specifying:

(i) that the regulation is activated;

(ii) the line or lines of business to which the regulation applies;

(iii) the geographic areas to which the regulation applies; and

(iv) the period of time for which the regulation applies.

(2) (i) Except as provided under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a regulation activated under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not apply beyond the duration of, or the geographical area included within, the Governor’s or President’s declaration of a state of emergency or disaster.

(ii) A regulation activated under paragraph (1) of this subsection in response to a national or public health emergency described in subsection (a)(3) of this section may not apply beyond the duration of the President’s or Secretary of Health and Human Services’ declaration of a national or public health emergency.

(3) The Commissioner:

(i) shall provide a copy of the bulletin to the emergency contact designated by the person subject to the bulletin; and

(ii) may post a copy of the bulletin on the Administration’s website.
Md. Code, Health - General § 2-106 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-106
§2–106.
Status: reserved

(a) The following units are in the Department:

(1) Anatomy Board.

(2) Behavioral Health Administration.

(3) Developmental Disabilities Administration.

(4) Health Services Cost Review Commission.

(5) Maryland Psychiatric Research Center.

(6) Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

(7) Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech–Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists.

(8) Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

(9) Board of Dental Examiners.

(10) Board of Dietetic Practice.

(11) Board of Electrologists.

(12) Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors.

(13) Board of Nursing.

(14) Board of Long–Term Care Administrators.

(15) Board of Occupational Therapy Practice.

(16) Board of Examiners in Optometry.

(17) Board of Pharmacy.

(18) Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

(19) Board of Physicians.

(20) Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners.

(21) Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.

(22) Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

(23) Board of Social Work Examiners.

(24) Acupuncture Board.

(25) Board of Massage Therapy Examiners.

(26) Board for Certification of Residential Child Care Program Professionals.

(27) Board of Environmental Health Specialists.

(b) The Department also includes every other unit that is in the Department under any other law.

(c) The Secretary has the authority and powers specifically granted to the Secretary by law over the units in the Department. All authority and powers not so granted to the Secretary are reserved to those units free of the control of the Secretary.
Md. Code, Environment § 2-609.1 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-609.1
§2–609.
Status: in_force

§2–609.1.

(a) In this section, “approval” means approval for prevention of significant deterioration or approval of new sources in nonattainment areas.

(b) (1) (i) A person may not knowingly act or fail to act in violation of a condition or requirement imposed on the person by a permit or approval issued under this title.

(ii) A person may not knowingly fail to obtain a permit or approval that the person knows or should have known is required under this title.

(iii) A person may not violate a duty imposed on the person by a rule, regulation, order, or approved plan for compliance adopted or issued under this title with knowledge that the person’s conduct constitutes a violation of the duty.

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

(i) For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $25,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both; or

(ii) For a violation committed after a first conviction under this section, a fine not exceeding $50,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.

(3) Each day on which violations occur is a separate violation under this subsection.

(4) This subsection does not apply to violations enumerated in subsection (c) of this section.

(c) A person is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 for each day of violation or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both if the person:

(1) Knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained under this title or any rule, regulation, order, approved plan for compliance, approval, or permit adopted or issued under this title; or

(2) Knowingly falsifies, tampers with, or renders inaccurate any monitoring device or methods required to be maintained under this title or any rule, regulation, order, approved plan for compliance, approval, or permit adopted or issued under this title.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 2-305 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-305
§2–305.
Status: in_force

An individual subject to § 2-302 of this subtitle may not solicit, suggest, request, or recommend directly or indirectly to a public service company that a person be appointed to an office or place of employment.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 2-305 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 2 / Subtitle 3 / Section 2-305
§2–305.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not use, with intent to defraud, on a public security or an instrument of payment:

(1) a facsimile signature, or any reproduction of it, of any authorized officer; or

(2) a facsimile seal, or any reproduction of it, of the State or of any of its political subdivisions.

(b) A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or both.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2A-105 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2A / Subtitle 1 / Section 2A-105
§2A–105.
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of §§ 2A-304(3) and 2A-305(3), with respect to goods covered by a certificate of title issued under a statute of this State or of another jurisdiction, compliance and the effect of compliance or noncompliance with a certificate of title statute are governed by the law (including the conflict of laws rules) of the jurisdiction issuing the certificate until the earlier of (a) surrender of the certificate or (b) 4 months after the goods are removed from that jurisdiction and thereafter until a new certificate of title is issued by another jurisdiction.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 2-402.1 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 2 / Subtitle 4 / Section 2-402.1
§2–402.
Status: in_force

§2–402.1.

When the Department advertises for or recruits new employees, the Department shall include advertising that is targeted toward racial and ethnic communities or other individuals that are underrepresented in the Department workforce, including advertising in newspapers or on radio stations whose primary audience is the underrepresented communities and individuals.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 2-202 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-202
§2–202.
Status: in_force

(a) After making the distribution required under § 2–201 of this subtitle, within 20 days after the end of each quarter, the Comptroller shall distribute:

(1) except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, from the revenue from the State admissions and amusement tax on electronic bingo and electronic tip jars under § 4–102(e) of this article:

(i) for fiscal years 2021 through 2025, the revenue attributable to a tax rate of 20% to the Maryland E–Nnovation Initiative Fund under § 6–604 of the Economic Development Article;

(ii) for fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, the revenue attributable to a tax rate of 20% as follows:

1. $8,500,000 to the Maryland E–Nnovation Initiative Fund under § 6–604 of the Economic Development Article; and

2. the remainder to the General Fund of the State; and

(iii) for fiscal year 2021 and each fiscal year thereafter, the revenue attributable to a tax rate of 5% as follows:

1. to the Maryland State Arts Council, as provided in § 4–512 of the Economic Development Article, $1,000,000 in each fiscal year;

2. to the Town of Chesapeake Beach, $300,000 in each fiscal year;

3. to the Michael Erin Busch Sports Fund established under § 10–612.2 of the Economic Development Article, $500,000 in each fiscal year; and

4. the remainder to the Special Fund for Preservation of Cultural Arts in Maryland, as provided in § 4–801 of the Economic Development Article; and

(2) the remaining admissions and amusement tax revenue:

(i) to the Maryland Stadium Authority, county, or municipal corporation that is the source of the revenue; or

(ii) if the Maryland Stadium Authority and also a county or municipal corporation tax a reduced charge or free admission:

1. 80% of that revenue to the Authority; and

2. 20% to the county or municipal corporation.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, from the revenue from the State admissions and amusement tax on electronic bingo and electronic tip jars in Calvert County under § 4–102(e) of this article, the Comptroller shall distribute from:

(i) the revenue attributable to a tax rate of 1.5%:

1. $50,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of the Town of North Beach; and

2. the remainder to the Town of North Beach;

(ii) the revenue attributable to a tax rate of 2.5% to the Town of Chesapeake Beach; and

(iii) the revenue attributable to a tax rate of 4% to the Calvert County Youth Recreational Opportunities Fund under Title 5, Subtitle 19 of the Natural Resources Article.

(2) Funds required to be distributed to the entities in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be provided through an appropriation in the annual State budget under budget code A15O00.03 Payments to Civil Divisions of the State.

(c) From the revenue attributable to a tax rate of 5% to be distributed to the Special Fund for Preservation of Cultural Arts in Maryland or the Maryland State Arts Council under subsection (a)(1)(ii) of this section, the Comptroller shall distribute:

(1) for fiscal year 2019 and each fiscal year thereafter, $250,000 to the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County; and

(2) for fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter, $250,000 to the Maryland Historical Society.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 2-203 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-203
§2–203.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, this section applies to all employees in the Judicial, Legislative, and Executive branches of State government.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) a position in the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services;

(2) a position for which an appointing authority has a statutory duty to conduct a criminal history records check; or

(3) a position in the office of the sheriff for any county.

(c) Except for a position in the State Personnel Management System for which the Secretary determines that the specific duties and responsibilities of the position would require the appointing authority to know an applicant’s criminal history, an appointing authority may not inquire into the criminal record or criminal history of an applicant for employment until the applicant has been provided an opportunity for an interview.

(d) This section does not prohibit an appointing authority from notifying an applicant for employment that certain prior criminal convictions may prohibit employment in some positions.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-603 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 2 / Subtitle 6 / Section 2-603
§2–603.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the direction of the Chief Judge of the District Court, the chief clerk of the District Court is responsible for the administration and day-to-day clerical operation of the District Court and its several divisions and locations. He shall perform the other duties prescribed by rule or law. He may delegate administrative duties to other clerical or administrative personnel of the District Court in a manner consistent with rule or law.

(b) The chief administrative clerk in each district is responsible to the chief clerk of the District Court and the administrative judge of the district for the maintenance and operation of the clerical staff and work within the district, including dockets, records, and all necessary papers.

(c) (1) When requested to do so, a clerk of the District Court shall advise and assist, as to procedural matters only, a person in the preparation of a statement of claim or other papers required to be filed in a civil action in which the amount in controversy does not exceed $2,500.

(2) A clerk of the District Court is not liable to any person with respect to any advice or assistance in the preparation of any statement of claim.

(d) (1) This subsection applies to:

(i) A dismissal or nolle prosequi of a charge entered on the record in the District Court; and

(ii) An indefinite postponement in the District Court of a trial of a charge by marking the charge “stet” on the docket.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if a dismissal or nolle prosequi of a charge is entered or a charge is stetted, a clerk of the court:

(i) Subject to item (ii) of this paragraph, shall mail notice of the dismissal, nolle prosequi, or stet, as the case may be, to the defendant and the defendant’s attorney of record if both the defendant and the defendant’s attorney of record are not present in court when the dismissal or nolle prosequi of the charge is entered or the charge is stetted;

(ii) May not mail a notice described in this subsection to the defendant if the defendant’s whereabouts are unknown; and

(iii) May not mail a notice described in this subsection to the defendant or the defendant’s attorney of record if either is present in court when the dismissal or nolle prosequi of the charge is entered or the charge is stetted.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 2-102.1 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-102.1
§2–102.
Status: in_force

§2–102.1.

(a) There is a Legal Division in the Office of the Comptroller.

(b) (1) The head of the Legal Division is the Director.

(2) Subject to the supervision of the Comptroller, the Director has administrative control of the Legal Division.

(c) (1) The Director shall appoint other officers and employees of the Legal Division in accordance with the provisions of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, including a minimum of six attorneys.

(2) Officers and employees of the Legal Division are entitled to a salary as provided in the State budget.

(d) The Legal Division shall:

(1) provide expanded and detailed tax guidance to taxpayers, including private letter rulings; and

(2) perform other related duties as assigned by the Comptroller in accordance with Title 13, Subtitle 1A of this article.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 2-209 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 2 / Subtitle 2 / Section 2-209
§2–209.
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 a result of the person’s driving, operating, or controlling a vehicle or vessel in a grossly negligent manner.

(c) A violation of this section is manslaughter by vehicle or vessel.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

(2) (i) A person who violates this section, having previously been convicted under this section, § 2–210, § 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 15 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, § 2–210, § 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.

(e) (1) An indictment or other charging document for manslaughter by vehicle or vessel is sufficient if it substantially states:

“(name of defendant) on (date) in (county) killed (name of victim) in a grossly negligent manner against the peace, government, and dignity of the State.”.

(2) An indictment or other charging document for manslaughter by vehicle or vessel need not set forth the manner or means of death.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-154 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-154
§2–154.
Status: in_force

Each violation of this part is a separate violation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-142 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-142
§2–142.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Common carrier” means a business entity that:

(i) holds itself out as being available to the public to transport in interstate or foreign commerce for compensation any class of passenger or property; and

(ii) holds a common carrier permit issued under § 2–151 of this subtitle.

(2) “Common carrier” does not include a business entity that transports only property the business entity owns or that is consigned to the business entity.

(c) “Direct wine deliverer” means the holder of a direct wine delivery permit issued under this part.

(d) “Direct wine shipper” means the holder of a direct wine shipper’s permit issued under this part.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2-510 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-510
§2–510.
Status: in_force

(1) Where a tender or delivery of goods so fails to conform to the contract as to give a right of rejection the risk of their loss remains on the seller until cure or acceptance.

(2) Where the buyer rightfully revokes acceptance he may to the extent of any deficiency in his effective insurance coverage treat the risk of loss as having rested on the seller from the beginning.

(3) Where the buyer as to conforming goods already identified to the contract for sale repudiates or is otherwise in breach before risk of their loss has passed to him, the seller may to the extent of any deficiency in his effective insurance coverage treat the risk of loss as resting on the buyer for a commercially reasonable time.
Md. Code, Environment § 2-1208 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 2 / Subtitle 12 / Section 2-1208
§2–1208.
Status: in_force

(a) A greenhouse gas emissions source in the State’s manufacturing sector that implements a voluntary greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan that is approved by the Department on or before January 1, 2012, may be eligible to receive voluntary early action credits under any future State law requiring greenhouse gas emissions reductions from the manufacturing sector.

(b) A voluntary greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan may include measures to:

(1) Reduce energy use and increase process efficiency; and

(2) Facilitate industry–wide research and development directed toward future measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-140 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 2 / Subtitle 1 / Section 2-140
§2–140.
Status: in_force

(a) The Executive Director may issue a brewery special event permit to a holder of a Class 5 brewery license or a Class 8 farm brewery license.

(b) At least 15 days before holding a special event, the license holder shall obtain a permit from the Executive Director by filing a notice of the special event on the form that the Executive Director provides.

(c) The permit authorizes the license holder to conduct at the location listed on the license a special event at which the license holder may:

(1) provide samples of not more than 6 fluid ounces per brand to consumers;

(2) sell products manufactured by the license holder and other Maryland breweries to persons who participate in the event; and

(3) in a segregated area approved by the Executive Director at the location listed on the license, store the products of other Maryland breweries.

(d) The products at the event shall be sold in the manner authorized under the permit.

(e) The license holder may not be issued more than 12 permits in a calendar year.

(f) A single special event may not exceed 3 consecutive days.

(g) The permit fee is $25 per event.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-504 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 2 / Subtitle 5 / Section 2-504
§2–504.
Status: in_force

(a) The clerk of each circuit court shall receive an annual salary of not more than $146,500 as set by the Board of Public Works on the basis of the relative volume of business and receipts in the clerk’s office.

(b) A clerk shall devote his full working time to the duties of the clerk’s office and is entitled to the salary prescribed in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) The salary of a clerk is payable biweekly.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 2A-218 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 2A / Subtitle 2 / Section 2A-218
§2A–218.
Status: in_force

(1) A lessee obtains an insurable interest when existing goods are identified to the lease contract even though the goods identified are nonconforming and the lessee has an option to reject them.

(2) If a lessee has an insurable interest only by reason of the lessor’s identification of the goods, the lessor, until default or insolvency or notification to the lessee that identification is final, may substitute other goods for those identified.

(3) Notwithstanding a lessee’s insurable interest under subsections (1) and (2), the lessor retains an insurable interest until an option to buy has been exercised by the lessee and risk of loss has passed to the lessee.

(4) Nothing in this section impairs any insurable interest recognized under any other statute or rule of law.

(5) The parties by agreement may determine that one or more parties have an obligation to obtain and pay for insurance covering the goods and by agreement may determine the beneficiary of the proceeds of the insurance.