Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-548 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-548
§7–548.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, but subject to paragraphs (2) through (4) of this subsection, an electric company to which this part applies shall file tariffs with the Commission that implement a rate stabilization plan consistent with this part.

(ii) 1. The Commission shall review the tariffs required under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.

2. Within 20 days after the filing of the tariffs required under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the Commission shall issue an order implementing the rate stabilization plan in accordance with this part and Part III of this subtitle.

3. The order issued by the Commission shall include a requirement that the electric company establish regulatory assets to account for the rate stabilization costs deferred under the rate stabilization plan.

(2) Under the rate stabilization plan, the residential standard offer service rate shall recover the costs to the electric company under § 7-510(c)(3) of this subtitle deferred during the period July 1, 2006 through May 31, 2007.

(3) Any credit or charges to the cost of standard offer service for residential electric customers required or authorized under this part shall be included as a nonbypassable credit or charge on the electric distribution portion of the bill of each residential electric customer of the electric company.

(4) An electric company may apply to the Commission for a qualified rate order under Part III of this subtitle for the financing and recovery of its rate stabilization costs.

(b) (1) The increase in the total rates charged to each residential electric customer on standard offer service, as compared with the total rates for residential electric customers in effect on June 30, 2006, shall be:

(i) from July 1, 2006 through May 31, 2007, 15% of the total rate in effect on June 30, 2006; and

(ii) from June 1, 2007, at the option of the customer, to:

1. the full market rate; or

2. an intermediate level under an opt-in short-term rate stabilization plan as allowed under § 7-510(c) of this subtitle which will smooth the transition to the full market rate for residential customers without adversely affecting the creditworthiness of the electric company.

(2) Standard offer service for residential electric customers shall be at full market rates under this part starting January 1, 2008.

(3) A rate stabilization cost may not be recovered before January 1, 2007.

(4) For purposes of calculating the rates to be charged under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the rate stabilization charge may not be considered to be part of the total rates charged to residential electric customers.

(5) The Commission need not conduct evidentiary proceedings under § 7-510(c)(7)(i) of this subtitle to determine the second or subsequent phase of the transition to full market rates under this part.

(c) (1) The electric company shall provide each residential electric customer a deferral credit equal to the difference between the cost incurred by the electric company under § 7-510(c)(3) of this subtitle and the rates authorized in subsection (b)(1) of this section.

(2) (i) The total amount of cost recovery deferred through deferral credits provided to residential electric customers shall be a rate stabilization cost to be recovered as a regulatory asset.

(ii) The total cost deferred may be secured under Part III of this subtitle.

(3) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the electric company shall perform a reconciliation of any overcollection or undercollection of the deferred costs and expenses resulting from this rate stabilization plan:

1. each year during the rate stabilization plan; and

2. within 90 days after the end of the rate stabilization plan.

(ii) To the extent that securitization is implemented under Part III of this subtitle, any reconciliations made in accordance with subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall be in addition to any reconciliations made under Part III of this subtitle.

(d) Rate stabilization costs shall be recovered by the electric company from the residential electric customers through a usage-based rate stabilization charge over a period not to exceed 10 years.

(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, as approved by the Commission, an electric company may receive a modification in distribution and transmission rates while the rate stabilization plan is in effect. However, the modification may not alter the rate stabilization charges approved in accordance with Part III of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-108 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-108
§7–108.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless it is renewed for another term, a facility permit expires on the expiration date the Department specifies at the time of issuance or renewal.

(b) Subject to § 7-110 of this subtitle, the Department may deny renewal of a facility permit if the permit holder:

(1) Has violated any appropriate law, regulation, order, or permit condition;

(2) Has failed to pay to the Department the renewal fee set by the Department; or

(3) Has failed to submit to the Department a renewal application on the form the Department requires.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-402 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-402
§7–402.
Status: in_force

Application for services may be made as provided in this subtitle:

(1) By the individual, if the individual is an adult; or

(2) By any other person who has a legitimate interest in the welfare of the individual.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-310 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-310
§7–310.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “complete streets policy” has the meaning stated in § 2–112 of this article.

(b) The Administration shall, in accordance with § 2–112 of this article, adopt a complete streets policy for transit facilities.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7-403 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-403
§7–403.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may establish a school to:

(1) Teach mortuary science; and

(2) Gather and give out information on:

(i) Sanitation;

(ii) Preservation of dead human bodies; and

(iii) Disinfection of dead human bodies, living areas, clothing, and bedding when death results from infectious disease.

(b) The Board may adopt rules and regulations for:

(1) The conduct of the school;

(2) Payment of tuition fees;

(3) Admission of students; and

(4) Issuance of diplomas.

(c) The cost of operating the school shall be derived from:

(1) Tuition fees;

(2) License examination fees;

(3) License fees; and

(4) Renewal fees.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 7-210 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-210
§7–210.
Status: in_force

(a) A political subdivision or a housing authority may exercise a right of first purchase under this subtitle and may develop, acquire, improve, own, operate, and manage a rental housing project acquired under the right of first purchase and do all things necessary or convenient to exercise these rights.

(b) In any rental housing project purchased under a right of first purchase under this subtitle and owned or managed by a housing authority authorized under Division II of this article, this subtitle supersedes:

(1) §§ 12-401, 12-402, and 12-405 of this article; and

(2) all otherwise applicable restrictions on tenant income under Division II of this article.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-604 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-604
§7–604.
Status: in_force

There is a Board of Directors of the Program.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 7-402 — MD Code / Article get / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-402
§7–402.
Status: in_force

(a) The personal representative may petition the court for permission to act in any matter relating to the administration of the estate.

(b) The court may pass any order it considers proper.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-544 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-544
§7–544.
Status: in_force

An assignee or financing party may not be considered to be a public service company or an electricity supplier solely by virtue of the transactions described in this part.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-413 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-413
§7–413.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, a subdivision may not be held liable for any damages to any party that have arisen from the selection or certification of any site or facility under this subtitle or from the regulation, operation, or control of any site or facility certified under this subtitle.

(b) The provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to any liability imposed on a subdivision:

(1) For any damage if the subdivision, itself, operated the facility; or

(2) For any damage that resulted from the failure of the political subdivision: (i) to carry out properly any responsibility assigned to it under the law for conducting inspections; or (ii) to report in a timely manner to the appropriate authorities the results of any inspection that it conducts.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-210 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-210
§7–210.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in § 6-102 of this article and except as otherwise provided under this section, government-owned property is not subject to property tax, if the property:

(1) is devoted to a governmental use or purpose; and

(2) is owned by:

(i) the federal government;

(ii) the State;

(iii) a county or a municipal corporation; or

(iv) an agency or instrumentality of the federal government, the State, a county, or of a municipal corporation.

(b) The exemption provided for the property owned by an agency or instrumentality in subsection (a)(2)(iv) of this section applies only to the extent that a law exempts the property.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 7-201 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-201
§7–201.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for an appeal from the State Workers’ Compensation Commission or an appeal, by an individual claiming benefits, from a decision of the Board of Appeals of the Maryland Department of Labor, no case may be docketed and no writ of attachment, fieri facias, or execution on judgment may be issued unless the plaintiff or appellant pays the required fee.

(b) The circuit court shall pass an order waiving the payment in advance if:

(1) Upon petition for waiver, it is satisfied that the petitioner is unable by reason of his poverty to make the payment; and

(2) The petitioner’s attorney, if any, certifies that the suit, appeal, or writ is meritorious.
Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 7-202 — MD Code / Article gle / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-202
§7–202.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner shall administer and enforce this title.

(b) To administer or enforce this title, the Commissioner may:

(1) conduct necessary investigations; and

(2) enter, at reasonable times, without delay:

(i) a migratory labor camp;

(ii) a place of employment; or

(iii) housing that a farm labor contractor provides to a migrant agricultural worker.

(c) To administer or enforce this title, the Commissioner may administer oaths and depose witnesses.

(d) (1) To administer or enforce this title, the Commissioner may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of books, documents, papers, and records.

(2) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this subsection or fails to testify on any matter on which the person lawfully may be interrogated, on a complaint filed by the Commissioner, the circuit court for the county where the person resides or is then present may pass an order directing compliance with the subpoena or compelling testimony.
Md. Code, Education § 7-109 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-109
§7–109.
Status: in_force

(a) If the program and public school facility comply with the rules and regulations of the Department that govern group child care centers, each county board:

(1) Shall give priority to nonprofit child care programs for use of public school facilities before and after school hours;

(2) May make space available during school hours; and

(3) May lease any part of public school property for the construction or operation of a child care center if:

(i) The county board determines that the property will not be needed for public school use during the term of the lease; and

(ii) The term of the lease is not greater than 20 years.

(b) Each county board shall adopt rules and regulations for implementing this program that are consistent with the rules and regulations of the Department that govern group child care centers.

(c) Any additional costs incurred in the administration or support of these child care services shall be paid by the sponsoring organizations in accordance with an annual agreement with the county board that made the facilities available.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-504 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-504
§7–504.
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim the month of August as Caribbean Heritage Month in recognition of the contributions that Caribbean Americans have made to the State.

(b) The proclamation shall urge educational and cultural organizations to observe Caribbean Heritage Month properly with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-904 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 9 / Section 7-904
§7–904.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an electric company operating an EV charging network shall maintain uptime standards for each EV charging station in accordance with:

(i) federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure standards and requirements; or

(ii) alternative uptime standards and requirements approved by the Commission.

(2) The uptime requirement under paragraph (1) of this subsection does not include any time in which an EV charging station is unavailable due to:

(i) force majeure, as determined by the Commission; or

(ii) vandalism.

(b) An electric company shall calculate EV charging station uptime on a quarterly basis for the immediately preceding 12 months.

(c) (1) An electric company that operates an EV charging station for public use shall be subject to the same reporting requirements as an electric company that receives federal funding related to electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

(2) An electric company that operates an EV charging network or EV charging station shall submit the following EV charging station data to the Commission on a quarterly basis:

(i) the location of the EV charging station; and

(ii) for each EV charging station:

1. charging session start and end times;

2. the total amount of electricity, in kilowatt–hours, dispensed to an electric vehicle for each charging session;

3. the peak amount of electricity, in kilowatts, dispensed to an electric vehicle for each charging session;

4. uptime for each of the previous 3 months;

5. the cost of electricity needed to operate each EV charging station for each of the previous 3 months;

6. maintenance and repair costs for each of the previous 3 months;

7. the cost of acquiring real property for use as an EV charging station;

8. the cost of acquiring and installing electric vehicle charging equipment;

9. the cost of acquiring and installing distributed energy resources;

10. the cost to the electric company of connecting to the electric grid and any applicable connection upgrades;

11. the capacity, in kilowatts or kilowatt–hours as appropriate, of each type of distributed energy resource used by an EV charging station;

12. the number of EV charging stations that failed to meet the uptime requirements under subsection (a) of this section;

13. when applicable, the reason an EV charging station failed to meet the uptime requirements under subsection (a) of this section; and

14. when applicable, the date an EV charging station was repaired.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-709 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-709
§7–709.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Community supported living arrangements services” means services to assist an individual with developmental disabilities in activities of daily living necessary to permit the individual to live in the individual’s own home, apartment, family home, or rental unit with no more than 2 other individuals who are recipients of these services.

(2) “Community supported living arrangements services” includes:

(i) Personal assistance;

(ii) Training and habilitation services necessary to assist the individual in achieving increased integration, independence, and productivity;

(iii) 24–hour emergency assistance;

(iv) Assistive technology;

(v) Adaptive equipment;

(vi) Support services necessary to enable the individual to participate in community activities;

(vii) Case management services; and

(viii) Other services, as approved by the Secretary.

(c) “Eligible individual” means an individual who:

(1) Has a developmental disability as defined in § 7–101(g) of this title; or

(2) Is eligible only for individual support services, as provided in § 7–403(c) of this title.

(d) “Program” means the Community Supported Living Arrangements Services Program.

(e) “Support services” means individual support services and family support services as defined in this title.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 7-306 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-306
§7–306.
Status: in_force

An unauthorized alteration or filling in of a blank in a bill of lading leaves the bill enforceable according to its original tenor.
Md. Code, Insurance § 7-608 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-608
§7–608.
Status: in_force

Whenever it appears to the Commissioner that a person has committed a violation of § 7–603(h) of this subtitle that prevents a full understanding of the enterprise risk to the insurer by affiliates or by the insurance holding company system, the violation may serve as an independent basis for disapproving dividends or distributions and placing the insurer under an order of supervision in accordance with § 7–804 of this title.
Md. Code, Education § 7-205.2 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-205.2
§7–205.
Status: in_force

§7–205.2.

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

(2) “Automated external defibrillator” has the meaning stated in § 13–517 of this article.

(3) “Psychomotor skills” means the use of hands–on practicing to support cognitive learning.

(b) Beginning with students entering grade 9 in the 2015–2016 school year, a student shall complete, as part of the health or physical education curriculum, instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation that includes hands–only cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator.

(c) Beginning in the 2015–2016 school year, each county board shall provide, as part of the health or physical education curriculum, instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation that includes hands–only cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator in every public school that enrolls students in any of the grades 9 through 12 in the county.

(d) The instruction required under subsections (b) and (c) of this section shall:

(1) Use an instructional program that is:

(i) Developed by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross; or

(ii) Approved by the Department and the county board and is nationally recognized and based on the most current national evidence–based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator; and

(2) Incorporate the psychomotor skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and to use an automated external defibrillator.

(e) (1) If the instruction required under subsections (b) and (c) of this section is offered for certification, the course must be conducted by an individual who is certified by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or a similar nationally recognized entity as an instructor of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator.

(2) If the instruction required under subsections (b) and (c) of this section is not offered for certification, a teacher who is not a certified instructor of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator may facilitate, provide, or oversee the instruction.

(f) The Department shall develop a process to monitor the implementation of the requirements established under this section.
Md. Code, State Government § 7-106 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-106
§7–106.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of State shall have a seal for the authentication of copies of records in the Office of the Secretary.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by law, the Secretary of State may charge a person:

(1) for the authentication of a copy of a record in the custody of the Secretary, a fee of not more than $5; and

(2) if the person does not provide the copy for authentication, 50 cents a page.
Md. Code, Education § 7-302.2 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-302.2
§7–302.
Status: in_force

§7–302.2.

(a) In this section, “truant student” means a student:

(1) Who is unlawfully absent from school for more than:

(i) 8 days in any quarter;

(ii) 15 days in any semester; or

(iii) 20 days in a school year; and

(2) Whose absences for purposes of item (1) of this subsection are unlawful absences as defined by regulation.

(b) Each county board shall develop a system of active intervention for truant students.

(c) (1) Each truant student attending kindergarten through 12th grade shall immediately be referred to the county board’s system of active intervention developed under this section.

(2) This section does not prohibit a county board from intervening in the case of a student who is frequently absent from school for both lawful and unlawful purposes, but is not a truant student.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-604 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-604
§7–604.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before July 1, 2001, the Commission shall adopt consumer protection orders or regulations for gas suppliers, energy salespersons, and energy vendors that:

(1) protect consumers from discriminatory, unfair, deceptive, and anticompetitive acts and practices in the marketing, selling, or distributing of natural gas;

(2) provide for contracting, enrollment, and billing practices and procedures; and

(3) the Commission considers necessary to protect the consumer.

(b) In adopting orders and regulations under this section, unless the Commission determines that the circumstances do not require consistency, the Commission shall:

(1) provide customers with protections consistent with applicable protections provided to retail electric customers; and

(2) impose appropriate requirements on gas suppliers, energy salespersons, and energy vendors that are consistent with applicable requirements imposed on electricity suppliers, energy salespersons, and energy vendors.
Md. Code, Land Use § 7-201 — MD Code / Article glu / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-201
§7–201.
Status: in_force

A legislative body that exercises authority granted by this division may establish a program for the transfer of development rights to:

(1) encourage the preservation of natural resources; and

(2) facilitate orderly growth and development in the State in conjunction with programs for preservation of open space and agricultural land and other development management programs and techniques.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-503 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-503
§7–503.
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim the month of March as Women’s History Month in recognition of the historical contributions that women have made to the State.

(b) The proclamation shall urge educational and cultural organizations to observe Women’s History Month properly with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-602 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-602
§7–602.
Status: in_force

There is an Assistive Technology Loan Program in the Department.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-204.2 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-204.2
§7–204.
Status: in_force

§7–204.2. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 229 AND 230 OF 2023 //

(a) A person who applies for an exemption under § 7–202 or § 7–204 of this subtitle for real property in Baltimore City may request that the exemption be applied retroactively for a period of up to 3 taxable years, ending with the taxable year in which the application is filed.

(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section and notwithstanding any other provision of this article:

(1) the Department shall grant an exemption for all eligible taxable years to a person who requests a retroactive exemption under this section; and

(2) Baltimore City and the State shall pay a refund to the person for any excess taxes paid due to a retroactive exemption granted under this section.

(c) A retroactive exemption granted by the Department under this section:

(1) is subject to the review and approval of the Baltimore City Solicitor and Baltimore City Department of Finance; and

(2) may be granted only on a showing of good cause as to why the exemption was not applied for in a timely manner.

(d) On or before December 1, 2023, and each December 1 through December 1, 2027, the Baltimore City Department of Finance shall submit to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly a report that indicates:

(1) the number of requests for a retroactive exemption under this section that the Baltimore City Department of Finance received and approved during the immediately preceding year; and

(2) any amounts refunded for a retroactive exemption under this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 7-314 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-314
§7–314.
Status: in_force

This part does not apply to:

(1) a law enforcement officer who possesses or uses a telecommunication device or access code in the course of an official law enforcement investigation;

(2) a telecommunication service provider while lawfully acting in that capacity; or

(3) a person who is expressly authorized by a law enforcement unit or other lawful authority to:

(i) manufacture telecommunication devices or access codes for distribution or sale to a law enforcement unit or telecommunication service provider; or

(ii) distribute or sell telecommunication devices or access codes to law enforcement units or telecommunication service providers.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-207.2 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-207.2
§7–207.
Status: reserved

§7–207.2.

(a) In this section, “generating station” does not include:

(1) a generating unit or facility that:

(i) is used for the production of electricity;

(ii) has the capacity to produce not more than 2 megawatts of alternating current; and

(iii) is installed with equipment that prevents the flow of electricity to the electric grid during time periods when the electric grid is out of service;

(2) a combination of two or more generating units or facilities that:

(i) are used for the production of electricity from a solar photovoltaic system or an eligible customer–generator that is subject to the provisions of § 7–306 of this title;

(ii) are located on the same property or adjacent properties;

(iii) have the capacity to produce, when calculated cumulatively for all generating units or facilities on the property or adjacent property, more than 2 megawatts but not more than 14 megawatts of alternating current; and

(iv) for each individual generating unit or facility:

1. has the capacity to produce not more than 2 megawatts of alternating current;

2. is separately metered by the electric company; and

3. does not export electricity for sale on the wholesale market under an agreement with PJM Interconnection, LLC;

(3) a generating unit or facility that:

(i) is used for the production of electricity for the purpose of:

1. onsite emergency backup at a facility when service from the electric company is interrupted due to electric distribution or transmission system failure or when there is equipment failure at a site where critical infrastructure is located; and

2. test and maintenance operations necessary to ensure functionality of the generating unit or facility in the event of a service interruption from the electric company due to electric distribution or transmission system failure or when there is equipment failure at a site where critical infrastructure is located;

(ii) is installed with equipment that prevents the flow of electricity to the electric grid;

(iii) is subject to a permit to construct issued by the Department of the Environment; and

(iv) is installed at a facility that is part of critical infrastructure if the facility complies with all applicable regulations regarding noise level and testing hours; or

(4) a combination of two or more generating units or facilities that satisfy item (3) of this subsection.

(b) This section applies to a person who constructs a generating station that:

(1) has the capacity to produce more than 2 megawatts of electricity, as measured by the alternating current rating of the system’s inverter, from a solar photovoltaic system; and

(2) is exempted under § 7–207(b)(1)(ii) of this subtitle from the requirement to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity.

(c) (1) A person shall file an application for approval to construct a generating station under § 7–207.1 of this subtitle at least 6 months before construction commences.

(2) The Commission shall require a person who files an application for approval to construct a generating station to pay a deposit of 1% of total installed costs.

(d) (1) The Commission shall place any deposits collected under subsection (c) of this section into an escrow account.

(2) If a person demonstrates to the Commission that the person is fully authorized to commence construction within 18 months after filing an application for approval, the Commission shall refund the deposit, less reasonable administrative costs.

(3) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, if a person does not commence construction within 18 months after filing an application for approval, the money held in the escrow account shall be:

1. deemed to be abandoned; and

2. transferred to the Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund under § 9–20B–05 of the State Government Article, less reasonable administrative costs.

(ii) 1. A person may request an extension for a project that does not commence construction within 18 months after the filing of an application for approval.

2. The Commission may grant the request based on factors the Commission considers compelling, including the occurrence of events outside the person’s control.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-207 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-207
§7–207.
Status: in_force

Beginning October 1, 2020, the Administration may not fund providers that pay individuals less than the minimum wage under a certificate that the United States Department of Labor issues to a work activities center or other sheltered workshop to allow the work activities center or workshop to pay an individual less than the wage otherwise required for the individual under federal law.
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 7-307 — MD Code / Article get / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-307
§7–307.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Inheritance taxes with respect to a distribution shall be paid by the personal representative to the register.

(2) An inheritance tax due in connection with a legacy or intestate share shall be paid at the time of accounting for its distribution.

(3) Failure to pay the inheritance tax when due or to make full disclosure of the information necessary to the determination by the register of the tax due may subject a personal representative to reduction or forfeiture of commissions by the court unless good cause to the contrary is shown.

(4) Failure to pay the inheritance tax when due subjects the bond of the personal representative to liability.

(b) (1) On payment of the inheritance taxes as determined by the register to be due, the personal representative is entitled to receive a certificate reciting that the taxes have been paid.

(2) If requested by the personal representative, the certificate shall set forth in detail items of real or leasehold property for which the inheritance taxes have been paid.

(3) The certificate may be filed among the permanent records of the estate maintained by the register.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-214 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-214
§7–214.
Status: in_force

A member of the Council:

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

(2) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-305 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-305
§7–305.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “capital expenditure” includes an expenditure for:

(1) acquisition of land, buildings, or equipment; or

(2) new construction.

(b) At the end of a fiscal year, the unspent part of an appropriation for a capital expenditure made through the State budget or a supplementary appropriation act other than an enabling act for a general obligation loan:

(1) does not revert to the General Fund; and

(2) with the approval of the Board of Public Works, may be carried in a capital account until it is spent in accordance with subsection (c) of this section or until the authority to spend the appropriation for a project terminates.

(c) Money carried in a capital account under subsection (b) of this section may be spent only for a capital purpose.

(d) Unless otherwise provided by law, the authority to spend the appropriation for a project terminates:

(1) 2 years after the effective date of the appropriation act that authorizes the project, if:

(i) evidence that a required matching fund will be provided has not been presented to the Board; or

(ii) no part of the project is under contract and the Board has not encumbered money for any part of the project;

(2) 1 year after the latest of abandonment, completion, or acceptance of the project; or

(3) except to the extent the Board has encumbered money for a State project or program authorized by an appropriation act, 7 years after the effective date of the appropriation act that authorized the project unless:

(i) the appropriation act provides otherwise; or

(ii) in an emergency, the Board unanimously grants a temporary exception for 1 year.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 7-207 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-207
§7–207.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to the approval of the Secretary, the Commission shall adopt regulations governing its policies and activities under this title.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 10–101(g)(2)(i) of the State Government Article, regulations adopted under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall comply with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article.

(b) The Commission may adopt regulations governing:

(1) the conduct of proceedings before it or the hearing examiners; and

(2) the review and disposition of written exceptions to the recommendation of a hearing examiner.
Md. Code, Education § 7-101.2 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-101.2
§7–101.
Status: in_force

§7–101.2.

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

(2) “Economically disadvantaged background” means a family whose income is no more than 300% of the federal poverty guidelines.

(3) “Eligible young child” means a child:

(i) Who is from an economically disadvantaged background;

(ii) Whose parent or legal guardian seeks to enroll the child in a publicly funded prekindergarten program established under this section; and

(iii) Who is 3 or 4 years old on September 1 of the school year in which the parent or legal guardian seeks to enroll the child in a publicly funded prekindergarten program established under this section.

(4) “Fund” means the Prekindergarten Expansion Fund.

(5) “Montessori school” has the meaning stated in § 6–127 of this article.

(6) “Program” means the Prekindergarten Expansion Grant Program.

(7) “Qualified provider” means:

(i) If partnering with a county board under a memorandum of understanding, a State accredited or nationally accredited child care program or a nonpublic school approved by the Department to provide prekindergarten services; and

(ii) A county board.

(b) (1) There is a grant program known as the Prekindergarten Expansion Grant Program in the State.

(2) The purpose of the Program is to broaden the availability of high–quality prekindergarten and school readiness services throughout the State for children and their families in coordination with the expansion of publicly funded full–day prekindergarten under the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future established under Subtitle 1A of this title.

(3) The Department shall administer the Program.

(4) (i) The Program shall be a competitive grant program to provide funds to qualified providers.

(ii) The Department shall take measures to achieve geographic diversity among participating qualified providers.

(iii) Priority for participation in the Program shall be given to qualified providers:

1. That are located in areas of the State that have an unmet need for prekindergarten or comprehensive early childhood education services;

2. That include a plan for long–term sustainability, including community and business partnerships and matching funds to the extent possible; and

3. That incorporate parental engagement and the benefits of educational activities beyond the classroom into the providers’ programs.

(iv) Prekindergarten Expansion Grants may be used to expand prekindergarten services, including:

1. Establishing or expanding full–day prekindergarten for eligible young children; and

2. Expanding existing half–day prekindergarten programs into full–day prekindergarten programs for eligible young children.

(v) The Department may establish:

1. Additional eligibility criteria for the selection of qualified providers;

2. Application and award processes including the submission date for applications, renewal procedures, and application review processes for making awards under the Program; and

3. Any other policies and procedures necessary to implement the Program.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, before approving qualified providers for prekindergarten services to receive a grant under this section, a qualified provider shall certify to the Department that for each classroom funded under this section the provider will:

(i) Maintain a student–to–classroom personnel ratio of no more than 10 to 1 with a maximum of 20 children per classroom;

(ii) Provide in each classroom at least one teacher and at least one teacher’s aide who meet the high staff qualifications of § 7–1A–04(a)(1)(i) of this title;

(iii) Operate an educational program for:

1. 5 days per week;

2. 180 days per year, in accordance with the public school calendar established by the local school board; and

3. A. For half–day programs, at least 2.5 hours per day; or

B. For full–day programs, at least 6.5 hours per day; and

(iv) To receive a grant under this section, meet the requirements of § 7–1A–04 of this title.

(2) Before approving qualified providers who are Montessori schools or Montessori programs for prekindergarten services to receive a grant under this section, a qualified provider shall certify to the Department that for each classroom funded under this section the provider will:

(i) Meet the requirements under paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection;

(ii) Maintain a student–to–classroom personnel ratio of no more than 10 to 1, with a maximum of 20 students per classroom if all of the students are under the age of 5 years;

(iii) Maintain a student–to–classroom personnel ratio of no more than 14 to 1, with a maximum of 28 students per classroom if some of the students are at least 5 years old; and

(iv) Require a classroom teacher to:

1. Hold a bachelor’s degree in any field; and

2. Hold a Montessori credential issued by:

A. The Association Montessori Internationale;

B. The American Montessori Society; or

C. A program accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education.

(d) (1) (i) Beginning in fiscal year 2020 through fiscal year 2029, the Governor shall annually appropriate to the Fund an amount that is at least equal to the total amount of all funds received by the Program in the prior fiscal year.

(ii) Beginning in fiscal year 2030, the funds appropriated to the Fund shall be consolidated into the publicly funded full–day prekindergarten program established in Subtitle 1A of this title.

(2) The Governor may provide funds to the Department to administer the Program.

(e) Grants awarded under this section may not be used:

(1) To supplant existing funding for prekindergarten services;

(2) For capital improvements; or

(3) To fund the same full–day prekindergarten slot that is funded under Subtitle 1A of this title.

(f) The Department shall:

(1) Leverage Child Care Scholarship Program funds when making grant awards to private providers that participate in the Child Care Scholarship Program;

(2) Encourage private providers that receive grants to pursue level 5 in the Department’s voluntary quality rating and improvement system known as “Maryland EXCELS”;

(3) Supervise and monitor the use of grant funds distributed under this section; and

(4) Evaluate whether grant recipients are meeting annual benchmarks established by the Department.

(g) (1) There is a Prekindergarten Expansion Fund.

(2) The purpose of the Fund is to provide funds to the Program.

(3) The Department shall administer the Fund.

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

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

(5) The Fund consists of:

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

(ii) Investment earnings of the Fund; and

(iii) Any other money from any other source, including donations, accepted for the benefit of the Fund.

(6) The Fund may be used only for grants made by the Department for the Program.

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

(ii) Investment earnings of the Fund shall be paid into the Fund.

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

(h) In accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Department shall report to the General Assembly by November 1 of each year on the implementation of the Program.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-104 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-104
§7–104.
Status: in_force

There is a Department of Disabilities, established as a principal department of State government.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 7-602 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-602
§7–602.
Status: in_force

Unless a document of title was originally issued upon delivery of the goods by a person that did not have power to dispose of them, a lien does not attach by virtue of any judicial process to goods in the possession of a bailee for which a negotiable document of title is outstanding unless possession or control of the document is first surrendered to the bailee or the document’s negotiation is enjoined. The bailee may not be compelled to deliver the goods pursuant to process until possession or control of the document is surrendered to the bailee or to the court. A purchaser of the document for value without notice of the process or injunction takes free of the lien imposed by judicial process.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-309 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-309
§7–309.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to electric cooperatives.

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

(2) “Affected dwelling unit” means a dwelling unit, as defined in § 7–303 of this subtitle, where the utility service:

(i) is in the landlord’s name;

(ii) is delivered through a single meter to a single dwelling unit; and

(iii) does not use a master meter.

(3) “Co–occupant” means two or more adults who occupy the same dwelling unit as their primary domicile or legal residence within the State.

(4) “Landlord” means an owner of an affected dwelling unit who leases the affected dwelling unit to a tenant.

(5) “Tenant” means an occupant of an affected dwelling unit who:

(i) has a valid oral or written lease to reside in the affected dwelling unit; and

(ii) is not a co–occupant with the landlord in the affected dwelling unit.

(6) “Utility service” means gas or electric service provided to an affected dwelling unit by a public service company that is regulated by the Commission.

(7) “Utility service provider” means a public service company that:

(i) provides gas or electric service; and

(ii) is regulated by the Commission.

(c) If utility service at an affected dwelling unit is subject to the threat of termination or actual termination, a tenant residing in the affected dwelling unit:

(1) may apply for a new utility service account in the tenant’s name; and

(2) may not incur liability for charges due on the landlord’s account.

(d) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, when a tenant applies for a new utility service account under subsection (c)(1) of this section, a utility service provider shall establish a new utility service account for the affected dwelling unit in the name of the tenant if the tenant meets the requirements of all applicable laws, regulations, and tariffs.

(2) A utility service provider may, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and tariffs, require a tenant to pay a deposit and past due balances from previous accounts in the tenant’s name before establishing a new utility service account in the tenant’s name.

(3) A utility service provider may not refuse or otherwise condition a tenant’s ability to establish a new utility service account in the tenant’s name because of arrearages on the landlord’s account.

(e) Notwithstanding any other law governing the protection of customer information, if the billing address for a utility service account is different from the service address for the same utility service account and a utility service provider sends a termination notice to the billing address, the utility service provider shall:

(1) send a termination notice to the service address by first–class mail or post a termination notice in a conspicuous location at the service address at least 14 days before terminating utility service to the affected dwelling unit;

(2) ensure that the notice contains:

(i) the earliest date that service will be terminated; and

(ii) the telephone number the tenant may call to obtain further information;

(3) address the notice to “All Occupants”; and

(4) enclose the notice in an envelope that states on the address side, in bold, capitalized letters in at least 12–point type, the following: “IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL OCCUPANTS: UTILITY TERMINATION PENDING”.

(f) If the billing address for a utility service account is the same as the service address for the same utility service account and the utility service provider sends a termination notice, the notice shall be enclosed in an envelope, the address side of which shall have a written notice stating in bold, capitalized letters in at least 12–point type, the following: “IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL OCCUPANTS: UTILITY TERMINATION PENDING”.

(g) A tenant may deduct from rent due to a landlord the amount of payments made to a utility service provider in accordance with § 8–212.3 of the Real Property Article.

(h) In a rate proceeding filed under Title 4, Subtitle 2 of this article, the Commission shall authorize the full and timely cost recovery of a utility service provider’s prudently incurred costs arising from its obligations under this section.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-120 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-120
§7–120.
Status: in_force

On submission of a supplemental budget bill to the presiding officers of the General Assembly that includes an appropriation in accordance with § 5–202(l) of the Education Article, the Governor shall provide supporting data and the results of the calculations required under that subsection.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 7-315 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-315
§7–315.
Status: in_force

A person may not knowingly:

(1) possess, use, manufacture, distribute, transfer, sell, offer, promote, or advertise for sale, use, or distribution, an unlawful telecommunication device or access code:

(i) to commit a theft of telecommunication service; or

(ii) to receive, disrupt, transmit, decrypt, acquire, or facilitate the receipt, disruption, transmission, decryption, or acquisition of a telecommunication service without the express consent or express authorization of the telecommunication service provider;

(2) possess, use, manufacture, distribute, transfer, sell, offer, promote, or advertise for sale, use, or distribution an unlawful access device; or

(3) possess, use, prepare, distribute, sell, give, transfer, offer, promote, or advertise for sale, use, or distribution equipment, hardware, cables, tools, data, computer software, or other components, knowing that the purchaser or a third person intends to use them to manufacture an unlawful telecommunication device or access code for a purpose prohibited by this part.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-205 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-205
§7–205.
Status: in_force

§7–205. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTER 20 OF 2021 SPECIAL SESSION//

(a) In this section, “state of good repair needs” includes the capital needs identified by the Administration in the assessment required under § 7–309 of this article.

(b) For fiscal year 2020, the Governor shall include in the State budget an appropriation from the Transportation Trust Fund for the operation of the Administration that is equal to the appropriation for the operation of the Administration in the fiscal year 2019 State budget as introduced, increased by at least 4.4%.

(c) For fiscal year 2021, the Governor shall include in the State budget an appropriation from the Transportation Trust Fund for the operation of the Administration that is equal to the appropriation for the operation of the Administration in the State budget for the immediately preceding fiscal year, increased by at least 4.4%.

(d) For each of fiscal years 2023 through 2029, the Governor shall include in the State budget an appropriation from the Transportation Trust Fund for the operation of the Administration that may not be less than the fiscal year 2022 appropriation for the operation of the Administration.

(e) For fiscal year 2022, the Governor shall include in the State budget an appropriation from the Transportation Trust Fund for the operation of the Administration that may not be less than the fiscal year 2021 appropriation for the operation of the Administration.

(f) (1) For each of fiscal years 2020 through 2022, the Governor shall include in the State budget an appropriation for the capital needs of the Administration of at least $29,100,000 from the revenues available for the State capital program in the Transportation Trust Fund.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Governor shall include in the State budget an appropriation for the state of good repair needs of the Administration in the following amounts from the revenues available for the State capital program in the Transportation Trust Fund:

(i) For fiscal year 2023, at least $402,037,183;

(ii) For fiscal year 2024, at least $502,081,501;

(iii) For fiscal year 2025, at least $450,000,000;

(iv) For fiscal year 2026, at least $450,000,000;

(v) For fiscal year 2027, at least $450,000,000;

(vi) For fiscal year 2028, at least $450,000,000; and

(vii) For fiscal year 2029, at least $318,558,000.

(3) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, an appropriation required under paragraph (2) of this subsection may be reduced if the total appropriation for state of good repair needs in a prior fiscal year exceeded the amount specified under paragraph (2) of this subsection for that fiscal year.

(ii) A reduction authorized under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph:

1. May be applied only to one fiscal year; and

2. May not exceed the difference between the total appropriation for state of good repair needs for the prior fiscal year and the amount specified under paragraph (2) of this subsection for that fiscal year.

(4) (i) The appropriation required under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not supplant any other capital funding otherwise available for the Administration.

(ii) The appropriations required under paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be in addition to any funds appropriated for the capital planning, engineering, right–of–way acquisition, or construction of the Purple Line in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County.

(g) This Act may not be construed to limit the authority of the Administrator to use available funds appropriated to the Administration to increase the State investment in locally operated transit agencies.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-1202 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 12 / Section 7-1202
§7–1202.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an Office of Disability Employment Advancement and Policy within the Department.

(b) The purpose of the Office includes:

(1) the development and implementation of strategies in the State Disabilities Plan, established under § 7–132 of this title, relating to the employment, training, and career–readiness of individuals with disabilities;

(2) performing duties under § 7–114 of this title necessary to support statewide policies and standards relating to the employment, training, and career–readiness of individuals with disabilities;

(3) collecting information and data from units of State government relating to the employment, training, and career–readiness of individuals with disabilities, in accordance with § 7–115 of this title; and

(4) implementing the Maryland as a Model Employer Initiative, established under § 7–1205 of this subtitle.

(c) Beginning in fiscal year 2027, the Governor may include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $250,000 for the Office.
Md. Code, Education § 7-446 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-446
§7–446.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before December 31, 2020, the Department and the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission jointly shall develop guidelines for public schools allowing the administration of medical cannabis to students who are qualifying patients under Title 13, Subtitle 33 of the Health – General Article during school hours and school–sponsored activities and while on a school bus.

(b) The guidelines shall establish:

(1) The school personnel who are authorized to administer medical cannabis to a student who is a qualifying patient during school hours and school–sponsored activities and while on a school bus;

(2) Specific locations, including a requirement that a school allow the administration of medical cannabis in the school building, where medical cannabis may be administered to a student who is a qualifying patient during school hours and school–sponsored activities and while on a school bus;

(3) Procedures for educating any designated school personnel on safety considerations for patient use of medical cannabis as it relates to a school setting;

(4) Protocols to ensure students who are qualifying patients receive care during school hours and school–sponsored activities and while on a school bus;

(5) Security protocols for the possession, storage, and loss or theft of medical cannabis on school property;

(6) A plan for the administration of medical cannabis that must include labeling as well as dosing, timing, and delivery route instructions as provided by the certifying provider’s written instructions;

(7) A clear prohibition on any method of administration of medical cannabis that includes smoking or vaping;

(8) Notice requirements to appropriate school personnel, parents and guardians or caregivers, and local law enforcement, if necessary;

(9) Whether the medical cannabis may be retained on school grounds at the end of the school day or school–sponsored activity or whether it must be returned to the student’s caregiver; and

(10) Any other necessary guidelines on issues concerning the administration of medical cannabis to students who are qualifying patients during school hours and school–sponsored activities and on a school bus.

(c) Each nonpublic school in the State may establish a policy regarding the administration of medical cannabis to students who are qualifying patients under Title 13, Subtitle 33 of the Health – General Article during school hours and school–sponsored activities.

(d) Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, a school nurse may not be required to administer medical cannabis to a student who is a qualifying patient.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 7-119 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-119
§7–119.
Status: in_force

(a) A credit union that is a member of the Corporation shall obtain primary share guaranty insurance with:

(1) The National Credit Union Administration Share Insurance Program; or

(2) A credit union share guaranty corporation regulated under Subtitle 2 of this title that is approved by the Commissioner to provide primary share guaranty insurance at least to the same extent and amount as provided by the National Credit Union Administration Share Insurance Program.

(b) A credit union that is a member of the Corporation shall comply with the provisions of subsection (a) of this section within 2 years after the date that the Commissioner issues the first certificate of authority under § 7-203 of this title.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 7-402 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-402
§7–402.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not willfully interfere with or obstruct a firefighter, a rescue squad member, or emergency services personnel while the firefighter, rescue squad member, or emergency services personnel:

(1) is fighting a fire, performing emergency services, or proceeding to a fire or other emergency; or

(2) is dispatched on a call for emergency services.

(b) A person may not, with fraudulent design on person or property, falsely represent that the person is a member of a career or volunteer fire department, rescue squad, or emergency services unit of the State or a county or municipal corporation of the State.

(c) A person may not have, use, wear, or display without proper authority, for the purpose of deception, a uniform, shield, button, ornament, identification, or shoulder patch, or a simulation or imitation of these articles, adopted by a career or volunteer fire department, rescue squad, or emergency services unit.

(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-266.1 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-266.1
§7–266.
Status: in_force

§7–266.1.

(a) In addition to being subject to penalties under §§ 7-266 and 7-267 of this subtitle and cost recovery under § 7-221 of this subtitle, a responsible person who fails without sufficient cause to comply with a final order issued under this subtitle is subject to punitive damages, not exceeding three times the amount of any costs that are incurred by the State:

(1) After the date of the final decision as provided in subsection (b) of this section; and

(2) As a result of the responsible person’s failure to comply with the final order.

(b) (1) Before seeking the punitive damages authorized by subsection (a) of this section, the Department shall issue to the responsible person a determination that the responsible person failed without sufficient cause to comply with a final order issued under this subtitle.

(2) A responsible person subject to a determination issued by the Department under paragraph (1) of this subsection is entitled to a contested case hearing to determine whether the responsible person had sufficient cause for the failure to comply with the final order.

(3) Following a final decision upholding the determination issued by the Department, the State may commence a civil action against the responsible person to recover the punitive damages.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-221 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-221
§7–221.
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds and declares that energy efficiency is:

(1) among the least expensive ways to meet the energy demands of the State;

(2) a means of affordable, reliable, and clean energy for consumers of Maryland; and

(3) one method to achieve Maryland’s climate commitments for reducing statewide greenhouse gas emissions, including those required under Title 2, Subtitle 12 of the Environment Article.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-901 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 9 / Section 7-901
§7–901.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “recipient of individual support services” means an individual who receives individual support services.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-532 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-532
§7–532.
Status: in_force

(a) A qualified rate order shall terminate and expire 1 year after the date of its adoption if, during that period, no rate stabilization bonds authorized in the qualified rate order shall have been issued.

(b) This period shall be extended by any period during which judicial proceedings for review may be pending in accordance with § 7-528(c) of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-1104 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 11 / Section 7-1104
§7–1104.
Status: in_force

(a) For any front–of–meter or behind–the–meter projects related to the construction of any thermal energy network system under this subtitle, an electric company, a gas company, or a water company shall:

(1) work with employees already under contract with the company; or

(2) use qualified contractors that abide by a community benefit agreement.

(b) An electric company, a gas company, or a water company shall give its employee bargaining unit an opportunity to work on any front–of–meter or behind–the–meter projects related to the construction of any thermal energy network system.

(c) (1) An electric company, a gas company, or a water company operating a thermal energy network system shall provide its employee bargaining unit an opportunity to provide maintenance and operations for any thermal energy network system.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, an electric company, a gas company, or a water company may contract any work under this subtitle not conducted by the company’s employee bargaining unit to a qualified contractor.

(ii) An electric company, a gas company, or a water company shall require a contractor or subcontractor on a project under this subtitle to:

1. pay the area prevailing wage rate determined by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, including wages and fringe benefits;

2. offer health care and retirement benefits to the employees working on the project;

3. participate in an apprenticeship program registered with the State or the U.S. Department of Labor;

4. establish and execute a plan for outreach, recruitment, and retention of State residents to perform work on the project, with an aspirational goal of 25% of total work hours performed by Maryland residents, including residents who are:

A. returning citizens;

B. women;

C. minority individuals; or

D. veterans;

5. have been in compliance with federal, State, and local wage and hour laws for the previous 3 years;

6. be subject to all State reporting and compliance requirements;

7. maintain all appropriate licenses in good standing; and

8. establish and execute a plan to meet or exceed the minority business enterprise participation goals established under subsection (d)(3) of this section.

(d) (1) The findings and evidence relied on by the General Assembly for the continuation of the Minority Business Enterprise Program under Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article are incorporated in this subsection.

(2) To the extent practicable and authorized by the U.S. Constitution, an approved pilot system applicant and the Maryland Environmental Service shall comply with the State’s Minority Business Enterprise Program.

(3) (i) Within 6 months after the approval of a pilot system under § 7–1102(c) of this subtitle, the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs, in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General and the gas company operating the approved pilot system, shall establish a clear plan for setting reasonable and appropriate minority business enterprise participation goals and procedures for the pilot system.

(ii) To the extent practicable, the goals and procedures specified in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall be based on the requirements of Title 14, Subtitle 7 of the State Finance and Procurement Article and the regulations implementing that subtitle.

(4) (i) A gas company operating a pilot system and the Maryland Environmental Service shall submit an annual report on minority enterprise participation to the Commission.

(ii) The Commission shall provide any reports received under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Education § 7-427.1 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-427.1
§7–427.
Status: in_force

§7–427.1.

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

(2) “Trauma–informed approach” means a method for understanding and responding to an individual with symptoms of chronic interpersonal trauma or traumatic stress.

(3) “Trauma–informed school” means a school that:

(i) Acknowledges the widespread impact of trauma and understands the potential paths for recovery;

(ii) Recognizes the signs and symptoms of trauma in students, teachers, and staff;

(iii) Integrates information about trauma into policies, procedures, and practices; and

(iv) Actively resists retraumatizing a student, teacher, or staff member who has experienced trauma.

(b) (1) The Department, in consultation with the Maryland Department of Health and the Department of Human Services, shall develop guidelines on a trauma–informed approach that will assist schools with:

(i) Implementing a comprehensive trauma–informed policy at the school;

(ii) The identification of a student, teacher, or staff member who has experienced trauma;

(iii) The appropriate manner for responding to a student, teacher, or staff member who has experienced trauma;

(iv) For schools participating in the Handle With Care program, the appropriate manner for responding to a student who is identified as a “handle with care” student; and

(v) Becoming a trauma–informed school.

(2) The Department shall:

(i) Distribute the guidelines developed under this subsection to each local school system; and

(ii) Publish the guidelines on the trauma–informed approach on the Department’s website.
Md. Code, Real Property § 7-318 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-318
§7–318.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not induce or attempt to induce a homeowner to waive the homeowner’s rights under this subtitle.

(b) Any waiver by a homeowner of the provisions of this subtitle is void and unenforceable as contrary to public policy.
Md. Code, Public Safety § 7-106 — MD Code / Article gps / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-106
§7–106.
Status: in_force

For purposes of a workers’ compensation or other law or benefit that would accrue to an individual, career or volunteer, who is performing a service anywhere for a fire, rescue, or emergency medical services entity under a mutual aid agreement, the individual is considered to have performed that service in the course of employment and in the line of duty.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 7-601 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-601
§7–601.
Status: in_force

(a) If a document of title is lost, stolen, or destroyed, a court may order delivery of the goods or issuance of a substitute document and the bailee may without liability to any person comply with the order. If the document was negotiable, a court may not order delivery of the goods or issuance of a substitute document without the claimant’s posting security unless it finds that any person that may suffer loss as a result of nonsurrender of possession or control of the document is adequately protected against the loss. If the document was nonnegotiable, the court may require security. The court may also order payment of the bailee’s reasonable costs and attorney’s fees in any action under this subsection.

(b) A bailee that, without a court order, delivers goods to a person claiming under a missing negotiable document of title is liable to any person injured thereby. If the delivery is not in good faith, the bailee is liable for conversion. Delivery in good faith is not conversion if the claimant posts security with the bailee in an amount at least double the value of the goods at the time of posting to indemnify any person injured by the delivery which files a notice of claim within 1 year after the delivery.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-524 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-524
§7–524.
Status: in_force

(a) Tariffs implementing a rate stabilization plan may provide that:

(1) residential customers shall be charged the full cost of residential standard offer service necessary to recover the electric company’s costs under § 7- 510(c)(3) of this subtitle; and

(2) any credits or recoveries required or authorized under this part shall be reflected as nonbypassable credits or charges on the electric distribution portion of each residential customer’s bill.

(b) As part of the submission of a rate stabilization plan, an electric company may apply to the Commission for a qualified rate order for the financing and recovery of its approved rate stabilization costs in accordance with this part.
Md. Code, Real Property § 7-105.12 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-105.12
§7–105.
Status: in_force

§7–105.12.

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

(2) “Bona fide tenant” means a tenant under a lease or tenancy described in § 7–105.8(b)(1) of this subtitle.

(3) “Foreclosure sale purchaser” means any purchaser at a foreclosure sale of a mortgage or deed of trust on residential property.

(4) “Residential property” has the meaning stated in § 7–105.1(a)(12) of this subtitle.

(b) A foreclosure sale purchaser may not exercise any right to collect rent payments from a bona fide tenant in possession of a residential property unless the purchaser:

(1) Conducts a reasonable inquiry as required under Maryland Rule 14–102 into:

(i) The occupancy status of the residential property; and

(ii) Whether any individual in possession of the residential property is a bona fide tenant; and

(2) Serves on each bona fide tenant, by first–class mail with a certificate of mailing a notice that:

(i) Contains the name, address, and phone number of the purchaser or the agent of the purchaser who is responsible for managing and maintaining the residential property; and

(ii) States that rent payments must be directed to the purchaser or the agent identified in item (i) of this item.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a foreclosure sale purchaser waives any claim to rent payments from a bona fide tenant in possession of a residential property for any period of time before the purchaser satisfies the requirements under subsection (b) of this section.

(2) A foreclosure sale purchaser does not waive any claim to rent due and payable for use of the residential property for the 15 days immediately prior to the date that the purchaser satisfied the requirements under subsection (b) of this section.
Md. Code, Education § 7-1702 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 17 / Section 7-1702
§7–1702.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Public School Opportunities Enhancement Program.

(b) (1) The Department shall administer the Program.

(2) The Department shall consult with the Department of Natural Resources when reviewing the recreational components of an extended day and summer enhancement program.

(c) (1) (i) On or before December 1, 2016, the Department, in consultation with the Department of Natural Resources, shall develop a comprehensive plan for extended day and summer enhancement programs.

(ii) The comprehensive plan required by subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall address:

1. Leveraging public and private funding sources as well as federal funding sources to support extended day and summer enhancement programs;

2. The special needs of children with disabilities;

3. Using school buildings, public libraries, and local public transportation resources for extended day and summer enhancement programs;

4. Providing technical assistance to nonprofit organizations;

5. Expanding the number of high quality extended day and summer enhancement programs in the State; and

6. Integrating the plans developed by local jurisdictions to expand the number of high quality extended day and summer enhancement programs.

(2) On or before December 1, 2017, and each year thereafter, the Department, in consultation with the Department of Natural Resources, shall review and update the comprehensive plan required in paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection.

(d) (1) The Department shall use the Maryland Out–of–School Time Programs’ Quality Standards Framework to monitor and assess the quality of the extended day and summer enhancement programs provided by nonprofit organizations that receive funding in accordance with this subtitle.

(2) The Maryland Out–of–School Time Programs’ Quality Standards Framework does not supersede applicable child care center licensing regulations.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-406 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-406
§7–406.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall provide notice and an opportunity for a Medicaid fair hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article and federal Medicaid law to:

(1) An applicant for Administration Medicaid waiver services who is denied eligibility for the services;

(2) An applicant for Administration Medicaid waiver services who contests the priority category assigned to the applicant for the services; and

(3) A recipient of Administration Medicaid waiver services:

(i) Whose claim for Administration Medicaid waiver services is denied or is not acted on with reasonable promptness; or

(ii) Who believes the Administration has taken an action erroneously.

(b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, an applicant for services or a recipient of services under this title may:

(i) Request an informal hearing before the Secretary’s designee on any action or inaction of the Secretary made under this title; and

(ii) Request the Secretary to review the decision of the informal hearing.

(2) After the Secretary receives a request for a review, the Secretary shall conduct the review in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 7-107 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-107
§7–107.
Status: in_force

By majority vote, the board of arbitrators shall determine the domicile of the decedent at the time of death. This determination is final for purposes of imposing and collecting death taxes but not for any other purpose.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-224 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-224
§7–224.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise permitted in Title 9, Subtitle 3 of this article, a person may not store, discharge, treat, or dispose of a controlled hazardous substance in this State except:

(1) In a controlled hazardous substance facility; and

(2) In accordance with this subtitle.

(b) A person may not treat or discharge low-level nuclear waste or establish or operate a facility for the storage or disposal of low-level nuclear waste except in accordance with this subtitle.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-522 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-522
§7–522.
Status: in_force

(a) An electric company subject to this part may file a rate stabilization plan with the Commission for approval.

(b) The rate stabilization plan may include both short-term and long-term deferrals of incremental expenses of electricity supplies.
Md. Code, Education § 7-807 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 8 / Section 7-807
§7–807.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to Baltimore County.

(b) A school bus driver shall pick up or discharge a student at a designated bus stop that is located along a public road or highway in a manner that does not require the student to walk across the public road or highway:

(1) If the student is an elementary school student and the public road or highway has a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour or greater; and

(2) If the student is a secondary school student and the public road or highway has a posted speed limit of 40 miles per hour or greater.

(c) A public awareness campaign concerning school bus pick up and discharge shall be conducted by the Baltimore County Board of Education and the Transportation Department of the Baltimore County Public Schools, in conjunction with the Baltimore County Police Department, 1 month prior to the opening of school and during the first month of each school year.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-204 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-204
§7–204.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, at least 30 days before a hearing, a public service company shall provide to each owner of land and each owner of adjacent land, by certified mail, written notice of intent to run a line or similar transmission device over, on, or under the land.

(2) The public service company shall determine the property owners from the current tax assessment records of the political subdivision in which the property is located.

(b) Unless the failure is willful or deliberate, the failure of a public service company to provide notice does not invalidate a public hearing or require that another hearing take place.
Md. Code, Education § 7-304.1 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-304.1
§7–304.
Status: in_force

§7–304.1.

(a) In this section, “positive behavioral interventions and support program” means the research–based, systems approach method adopted by the State Board to build capacity among school staff to adopt and sustain the use of positive, effective practices to create learning environments where teachers can teach and students can learn.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, each county board shall require an elementary school that has a suspension rate that exceeds the standard specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection to implement:

(i) A positive behavioral interventions and support program; or

(ii) An alternative behavior modification program in collaboration with the Department.

(2) An elementary school is subject to this subsection if it has a suspension rate that exceeds:

(i) 18 percent of its enrollment for the 2005–2006 school year;

(ii) 16 percent of its enrollment for the 2006–2007 school year;

(iii) 14 percent of its enrollment for the 2007–2008 school year;

(iv) 12 percent of its enrollment for the 2008–2009 school year; and

(v) 10 percent of its enrollment for the 2009–2010 school year and each school year thereafter.

(3) An elementary school that has already implemented a positive behavioral interventions and support program or a behavior modification program shall expand its existing program if it has a suspension rate that exceeds the standard specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, each county board shall require a school that has a truancy rate that exceeds the standard specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection to implement:

(i) A positive behavioral interventions and support program; or

(ii) An alternative, research–based, positive, and effective behavior modification program in collaboration with the Department.

(2) A school is subject to this subsection if it has a truancy rate that exceeds:

(i) 8 percent of its enrollment for the 2008–2009 school year;

(ii) 6 percent of its enrollment for the 2009–2010 school year;

(iii) 4 percent of its enrollment for the 2010–2011 school year;

(iv) 2 percent of its enrollment for the 2011–2012 school year; and

(v) 1 percent of its enrollment for the 2012–2013 school year and each school year thereafter.

(3) A school that has already implemented a positive behavioral interventions and support program or a behavior modification program shall expand its program if it has a truancy rate that exceeds the standard specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(d) The State Board shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
Md. Code, Education § 7-212 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-212
§7–212.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “FAFSA” means the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

(3) “MSFAA” means the Maryland State Financial Aid Application.

(b) (1) Each county board shall encourage and assist as many high school seniors as possible in completing and submitting a FAFSA, or a MSFAA if ineligible to complete a FAFSA, by the deadline for eligibility for State financial aid set by the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

(2) A county board shall develop an outreach plan to achieve the objective under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) Each outreach plan shall include:

(i) Completion of a data sharing agreement with the Commission to receive FAFSA Filing Status Information under the federal FAFSA Completion Initiative;

(ii) At least three evening or weekend financial aid nights at each school that provide information and assistance to students and their parents or guardians in completing the FAFSA, or the MSFAA if ineligible to complete the FAFSA;

(iii) A description of partnerships, if any, with:

1. A community college or 4–year institution of higher education servicing that jurisdiction; or

2. Nonprofit organizations with the purpose of assisting students with accessing postsecondary education or college access organizations;

(iv) A description of the county’s student awareness campaign about completing the FAFSA, or the MSFAA if ineligible to complete the FAFSA, and the postsecondary education financial aid planning process, including when during the high school years students will begin receiving information; and

(v) Plans to ensure that students and their families from the following populations intentionally receive the necessary information, assistance, and support:

1. Traditionally underserved students, including low–income, minority, and nonnative English speakers;

2. Unaccompanied and homeless youth; and

3. Foster children.

(4) Each county board shall:

(i) Update its outreach plan each year to address gaps and disparities among schools and student populations; and

(ii) On or before October 1, 2022, and each October 1 thereafter, send a copy of its outreach plan required under this subsection to the Department, the Maryland Higher Education Commission, the Financial Assistance Advisory Council, and the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, the House Appropriations Committee, and the House Committee on Ways and Means, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article.

(c) (1) On or before December 15 each year, beginning in 2023 and ending in 2028, the Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center shall submit a report to the Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee, the House Appropriations Committee, and the House Ways and Means Committee, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on:

(i) The number of students who completed and submitted the FAFSA in the immediately preceding school year;

(ii) The number of students who did not complete and submit the FAFSA in the immediately preceding school year; and

(iii) The number of students who completed the FAFSA by the deadline for eligibility for State financial aid.

(2) The Maryland Longitudinal Data System shall disaggregate the information reported under paragraph (1) of this subsection by county and other student subgroups.

(3) The Commission shall provide the Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center with access to student FAFSA data:

(i) In the federal Student Aid Internet Gateway; and

(ii) Collected by the Office of Student Financial Aid.

(d) (1) On or before April 1, 2022, the Financial Assistance Advisory Council in the Maryland Higher Education Commission shall submit a report to the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, the House Appropriations Committee, and the House Committee on Ways and Means, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on ways to assist county boards with connecting students to financial aid opportunities, including:

(i) Identifying best practices; and

(ii) Compiling relevant materials and toolkits.

(2) On or before December 1, 2022, and each December 1 thereafter, the Financial Assistance Advisory Council in the Maryland Higher Education Commission shall review the plans submitted under subsection (b)(4) of this section and the data reported under subsection (c)(1) of this section to make recommendations on updates to county board outreach plans.
Md. Code, State Government § 7-221 — MD Code / Article gsg / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-221
§7–221.
Status: in_force

The provisions of a document in the Code of Maryland Regulations and the Register are severable, unless the document expressly states otherwise.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-713 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-713
§7–713.
Status: in_force

The Commission shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-217 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-217
§7–217.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, property is not subject to property tax if the property:

(1) is owned by the Maryland Ornithological Society, Inc.; and

(2) is used solely for:

(i) the maintenance of a natural area for public use;

(ii) a sanctuary for wildlife;

(iii) the environmental education of the public;

(iv) scientific research in ornithology; or

(v) the general management of wildlife.

(b) In Somerset County the property tax exemption applies only to State property tax.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-306.1 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-306.1
§7–306.
Status: in_force

§7–306.1.

(a) A person who is negotiating a contract with an eligible customer–generator to install a solar electric generating facility on the customer–generator’s property that the customer–generator owns and operates, leases and operates, or contracts with a third party that owns and operates and that requires interconnection with an electric company’s distribution facilities:

(1) shall submit to the customer–generator’s electric company a completed application for interconnection of the solar electric generating facility with the electric company’s distribution facilities;

(2) before receiving the electric company’s approval of the application submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection:

(i) may accept payment from the customer–generator in connection with the contract; but

(ii) may not begin installation of the solar electric generating facility on the customer–generator’s property;

(3) shall notify the customer–generator of the electric company’s approval or disapproval of the application submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection; and

(4) if the electric company disapproves the application submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection, shall fully refund any payment from the customer–generator under paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection.

(b) On request of a person under subsection (a)(1) of this section, an electric company shall process an application submitted under subsection (a)(1) of this section and notify the person whether the application is approved or disapproved in accordance with a process and time frame specified in regulations adopted by the Commission.

(c) (1) In this subsection, “installation process” includes:

(i) an approved application submitted under subsection (a)(1) of this section;

(ii) completion of the installation of the customer–generator’s solar electric generating facility and any required electric distribution system upgrades; and

(iii) completion of all necessary paperwork and documentation, including a signed interconnection agreement, certificate of completion, and an inspection certificate.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, an electric company shall issue acceptance and final approval to operate a customer–generator’s solar electric generating facility on the electric company’s distribution facilities within 20 business days after the completion of the installation process and receipt of the paperwork and documentation set forth in paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection.

(ii) An electric company shall complete the interconnection requirements under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph for at least 90% of installation processes completed during the year in the electric company’s service territory.

(3) The Commission may temporarily waive the requirements under paragraph (2) of this subsection in an electric company’s service territory on a showing of good cause.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-502 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-502
§7–502.
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim the month of March as Irish–American Heritage Month in recognition of the contributions that Irish Americans have made to the State.

(b) The proclamation shall urge educational and cultural organizations to observe Irish–American Heritage Month properly with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 7-102 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-102
§7–102.
Status: in_force

(a) Conduct described as theft in this part constitutes a single crime and includes the separate crimes formerly known as:

(1) larceny;

(2) larceny by trick;

(3) larceny after trust;

(4) embezzlement;

(5) false pretenses;

(6) shoplifting; and

(7) receiving stolen property.

(b) (1) A person acts “knowingly”:

(i) with respect to conduct or a circumstance as described by a statute that defines a crime, when the person is aware of the conduct or that the circumstance exists;

(ii) with respect to the result of conduct as described by a statute that defines a crime, when the person is practically certain that the result will be caused by the person’s conduct; and

(iii) with respect to a person’s knowledge of the existence of a particular fact, if that knowledge is an element of a crime, when the person is practically certain of the existence of that fact.

(2) The terms “knowing” and “with knowledge” are construed in the same manner.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-206 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-206
§7–206.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “facility” means a continuing care facility for the aged that:

(1) provides continuing care as defined in § 10–401 of the Human Services Article;

(2) is licensed as a related institution under Title 19, Subtitle 3 of the Health – General Article;

(3) is certified by the Department of Aging; and

(4) is exempt from federal income tax under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(b) Property that is not otherwise exempt from taxation under this section or § 7-202 of this subtitle is not subject to property tax if the property:

(1) is owned by a facility; and

(2) is used:

(i) exclusively for religious worship;

(ii) exclusively for administration or for providing nonprofit services and activities to residents, including that part of land reasonably allocable to providing the administration, activities, or services, but may not include independent living units; however, nothing in this paragraph affects those independent living units qualifying for exemption under § 7-202 of this subtitle; or

(iii) to provide nursing care, domiciliary care, or comprehensive care including:

1. the part of any central administrative or service facility that is reasonably allocable to the licensed health care part of the facility; or

2. the part of any land that is reasonably allocable to the licensed health care part of the facility.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 7-302.2 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-302.2
§7–302.
Status: in_force

§7–302.2.

(a) All revenue received for the licensing and assessment of persons under this title and any other fee or revenue received by the Commissioner or the Board under this title shall be:

(1) credited to the Non–Depository Special Fund established under § 2–120 of the Financial Institutions Article; and

(2) used in accordance with § 2–120(d) of the Financial Institutions Article.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, the Board shall pay all fines and penalties collected by the Board under this title into the General Fund of the State.

(c) Subject to § 2–120(h) of the Financial Institutions Article, the Commissioner may impose an annual assessment on any licensee under this title.
Md. Code, Real Property § 7-105.10 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-105.10
§7–105.
Status: in_force

§7–105.10.

The entry of an order for resale on default by a purchaser at a sale under §§ 7–105 through 7–105.9 of this subtitle and Title 14 of the Maryland Rules:

(1) Does not affect the prior ratification of the sale and does not restore to the mortgagor or former record owner any right or remedy that was extinguished by the prior sale and its ratification; and

(2) Extinguishes all interest of the defaulting purchaser in the real property being foreclosed and in the proceeds of the resale.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-219 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-219
§7–219.
Status: in_force

(a) The Comptroller, the Chief Deputy Comptroller, or a deputy comptroller may not sign a blank warrant.

(b) A warrant for payment of a bill is not valid unless the following information appears on the face of the warrant:

(1) the amount of the warrant;

(2) the date of issue;

(3) a reference to the document that identifies:

(i) the payee; and

(ii) the officer or unit of the State government that submitted the bill; and

(4) the certification of the Comptroller, the Chief Deputy Comptroller, or a deputy comptroller that:

(i) the amount of the warrant is correct; and

(ii) the officer or unit submitted the bill for which the warrant is issued.

(c) A warrant for an advance of money to an officer or unit of the State government is not valid unless the following information appears on the face of the warrant:

(1) the amount of the warrant;

(2) the date of issue;

(3) the identity of the officer or unit; and

(4) the certification of the Comptroller, the Chief Deputy Comptroller, or a deputy comptroller that the amount of the warrant is correct.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-243 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-243
§7–243.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “heavy equipment property” has the meaning stated in § 20–609 of the Local Government Article.

(b) Heavy equipment property is not subject to the property tax if the property is subject to the gross receipts tax imposed under § 20–609 of the Local Government Article.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-306 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-306
§7–306.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

(b) At the end of a fiscal year, the unencumbered balance of each appropriation from the General Fund, including an amount received as reimbursement of statewide indirect costs, to the Board or any of these institutions reverts to the General Fund of the State.

(c) The unencumbered balance of any other appropriation to the Board or these institutions:

(1) does not revert to the General Fund of the State;

(2) shall be available as provided in the State budget or through an approved budget amendment; and

(3) shall be reported by the Board or institution to the State Comptroller at the end of each fiscal year.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-326 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-326
§7–326.
Status: reserved

(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Public School Construction Fund.

(b) The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund which is not subject to § 7–302 of this subtitle.

(c) The Fund consists of money transferred by the Camden Yards Financing Funds as required under § 10–652 of the Economic Development Article.

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

(e) Subject to the approval of the Interagency Commission on School Construction, money credited to the Fund shall be used only for public school construction projects and public school capital improvements consistent with the provisions of Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Education Article.

(f) Money from the Fund may only be transferred from the Fund to the extent authorized by an appropriation as enacted in the annual State budget bill and is not subject to transfer by budget amendment.

(g) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the funds provided for school construction in the Fund be in addition to and not in substitution of general funds or any other funds provided in the Governor’s allowance for public school construction.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 7-603 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-603
§7–603.
Status: in_force

Unless the Governor orders otherwise, if the Governor revokes a conditional pardon for a breach of any of its conditions, the individual released on the conditional pardon:

(1) shall serve the unserved portion of the sentence originally imposed; and

(2) may not be granted credit for serving any portion of the original sentence during the time that the individual was released under the conditional pardon.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 7-225 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-225
§7–225.
Status: in_force

(a) A person required to file an inventory shall have the property appraised in the manner provided in Title 7, Subtitle 2 of the Estates and Trusts Article.

(b) Each personal representative shall file the inventory required by § 7-201 of the Estates and Trusts Article with the register within 3 months after appointment.

(c) If there is no formal administration of an estate, each person other than a personal representative who distributes property that passes from the decedent shall file the inventory required by § 7-201 of the Estates and Trusts Article, within 3 months after the death of the decedent and before distributing the property:

(1) for personal property, with the register in the county where the decedent resided at the time of death; and

(2) for real property, with the register in the county where the real property is located.

(d) If there is no formal administration of an estate, each person who receives property that passes from a decedent without distribution shall file the inventory required by § 7-201 of the Estates and Trusts Article, within 3 months after the death of the decedent:

(1) for personal property, with the register in the county where the decedent resided at the time of death; and

(2) for real property, with the register in the county where the real property is located.

(e) A foreign personal representative who administers an estate with property that is located in this State and subject to the inheritance tax shall file with the register of the county where the foreign personal representative believes the largest part, in value, of the property is located:

(1) a copy of the appointment as personal representative;

(2) a copy of the will of the decedent, if any, authenticated in accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 1738; and

(3) an inventory of all of the property that the estate owns in this State that:

(i) is made under oath;

(ii) describes each item in reasonable detail; and

(iii) indicates the fair market value of each item and the basis on which the value is determined.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 7-232 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-232
§7–232.
Status: in_force

Each register shall certify to the Comptroller the amount of inheritance tax paid for each decedent for whom a Maryland estate tax return is filed with the register or for whom the register receives a request for the certification from:

(1) the Comptroller;

(2) the personal representative of the decedent’s estate; or

(3) any person required to file a Maryland estate tax return with regard to property passing from the decedent.
Md. Code, Family Law § 7-107 — MD Code / Article gfl / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-107
§7–107.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “reasonable and necessary expense” includes:

(1) suit money;

(2) counsel fees; and

(3) costs.

(b) At any point in a proceeding under this title, the court may order either party to pay to the other party an amount for the reasonable and necessary expense of prosecuting or defending the proceeding.

(c) Before ordering the payment, the court shall consider:

(1) the financial resources and financial needs of both parties; and

(2) whether there was substantial justification for prosecuting or defending the proceeding.

(d) Upon a finding by the court that there was an absence of substantial justification of a party for prosecuting or defending the proceeding, and absent a finding by the court of good cause to the contrary, the court shall award to the other party the reasonable and necessary expense of prosecuting or defending the proceeding.

(e) The court may award reimbursement for any reasonable and necessary expense that has previously been paid.

(f) As to any amount awarded for counsel fees, the court may:

(1) order that the amount awarded be paid directly to the lawyer; and

(2) enter judgment in favor of the lawyer.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-509 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-509
§7–509.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On and after the initial implementation date, the generation, supply, and sale of electricity, including all related facilities and assets, may not be regulated as an electric company service or function except to:

(i) establish the price for standard offer service under § 7–510(c) of this subtitle; and

(ii) review and approve transfers of generation assets under § 7–508 of this subtitle.

(2) This subsection does not apply to:

(i) regulation of an electricity supplier under § 7–507 of this subtitle; or

(ii) the costs of nuclear generation facilities or purchased power contracts that, as part of a settlement approved by the Commission, remain regulated or are recovered through the distribution function.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, this section does not apply to an investor–owned electric company until the electric company:

(i) transfers generation facilities and generation assets to an affiliate of the electric company, and the affiliate operates the facilities and assets; or

(ii) sells the generation facilities and generation assets to a nonaffiliate.

(2) (i) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, this section applies to an investor–owned electric company that does not transfer its generation facilities and generation assets to an affiliate or sell its generation facilities and generation assets to a nonaffiliate if, on January 1, 1999, the retail peak load of the investor–owned electric company in the State was less than 1,000 megawatts.

(ii) An investor–owned electric company to which this section applies through subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall, by January 1, 2001:

1. transfer its generation facilities and generation assets to an affiliate of the investor–owned electric company that operates the facilities and assets; or

2. sell the generation facilities and generation assets to a nonaffiliate.

(c) The exceptions in subsection (a)(1) of this section as to any electric company shall remain in effect until the latest of:

(1) the date when all customers of that electric company are eligible for customer choice under § 7–510 of this subtitle;

(2) the date when the amount of transition costs or benefits arising from the generation that is deregulated has been finally determined by the Commission under § 7–513(a) through (c) of this subtitle; or

(3) the date on which the obligation of the electric company to provide standard offer service under § 7–510(c)(3)(ii) of this subtitle terminates.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7-4A-10 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 7 / Subtitle 4A / Section 7-4A-10
§7–4A–10.
Status: in_force

(a) If a claim against the Fund alleges that the act or omission giving rise to the claim was performed by a licensee, the Board may join the proceeding on the claim with any disciplinary proceeding against the licensee under this title arising from the same facts alleged in the claim.

(b) (1) For that part of a hearing on consolidated proceedings that relates to disciplinary action but does not relate to the Fund claim against a licensee, the claimant:

(i) May not be a party; and

(ii) May participate only as a witness.

(2) For that part of a hearing on consolidated proceedings that relates to the claim against the Fund, the claimant is a party.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-1105 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 11 / Section 7-1105
§7–1105.
Status: in_force

(a) An electric company, a gas company, or a water company may own, manage, and recover costs associated with a thermal energy network system subject to the approval of the Commission.

(b) An electric company, a gas company, or a water company may drill a geothermal borehole in a public utility right–of–way where feasible to meet the requirements of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-107 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-107
§7–107.
Status: in_force

(a) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint a deputy secretary.

(b) The deputy secretary shall be an individual with a disability, if the Secretary is not an individual with a disability.

(c) The deputy secretary:

(1) serves at the pleasure of the Secretary; and

(2) is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.

(d) The deputy secretary has the duties provided by law or delegated by the Secretary.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-704.2 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-704.2
§7–704.
Status: in_force

§7–704.2.

(a) (1) The Commission shall determine the offshore wind energy component of the renewable energy portfolio standard under § 7–703(b)(12) through (25) of this subtitle based on the projected annual creation of ORECs by qualified offshore wind projects.

(2) The Commission shall establish the renewable energy portfolio standard obligation for ORECs on a forward–looking basis that includes a surplus to accommodate reasonable forecasting error in estimating overall electricity sales in the State.

(3) Any positive adjustment to the renewable energy portfolio standard shall be on a forward–looking basis and sufficiently in advance to allow an electric company to reflect OREC costs as a nonbypassable surcharge to distribution customers.

(4) The Commission shall adopt regulations that establish:

(i) the offshore wind purchase obligation sufficiently in advance to allow an electric company to reflect OREC costs as a nonbypassable surcharge paid by all distribution customers of the electric company;

(ii) a mechanism to adjust the renewable energy portfolio standard obligation in a given year to accommodate a shortfall of ORECs in one or more earlier years that is the result of the variation between the quantity of ORECs calculated from the renewable energy portfolio standard obligation and the quantity of ORECs approved in the Commission order for the same years; and

(iii) a nonbypassable surcharge that allows an electric company to recover all costs associated with the purchase of ORECs from all distribution customers of the electric company.

(b) The Commission shall adopt regulations establishing an escrow account under Commission supervision and defining rules that facilitate and ensure the secure and transparent transfer of revenues and ORECs among the parties.

(c) (1) Each electric company shall purchase from the escrow account established under this section the number of ORECs required to satisfy the offshore wind energy component of the renewable energy portfolio standard under § 7–703(b)(12) through (25) of this subtitle.

(2) (i) Subject to any escrow account reserve requirement the Commission establishes, if there are insufficient ORECs available to satisfy the electric companies’ OREC obligation, the overpayment shall be distributed to electric companies to be refunded or credited to each distribution customer based on the customer’s consumption of electricity supply that is subject to the renewable energy portfolio standard.

(ii) Subject to any escrow account reserve requirement the Commission establishes, the calculation of an electric company’s OREC purchase obligation shall be based on final electricity sales data as reported by the PJM Interconnection as measured at the customer meter.

(3) For each OREC for which a qualified offshore wind project receives payment, a qualified offshore wind project shall:

(i) sell all energy, capacity, and ancillary services associated with the creation of ORECs into the markets operated by PJM Interconnection; and

(ii) distribute the proceeds received from the sales to PJM Interconnection markets, under item (i) of this paragraph to electric companies to be refunded or credited to each distribution customer based on the customer’s consumption of electricity supply that is subject to the renewable energy portfolio standard.

(4) Notwithstanding § 7–709 of this subtitle, the Commission shall adopt regulations regarding the transfer and expiration of ORECs created by a qualified offshore wind project in excess of the OREC pricing schedule.

(d) (1) If, within 2 years before the expiration of an OREC term, a qualified offshore wind project is anticipated to receive PJM revenues greater than the project operating costs for the 5 years immediately following the expiration of the term of the OREC pricing schedule, the Commission may extend the term of the OREC pricing schedule for an additional 5 years at an OREC price that equals one–half of the sum of:

(i) anticipated market revenues generated by the project during the additional 5–year period; and

(ii) anticipated project operating costs during the additional 5–year period.

(2) If, within 2 years before the expiration of an additional 5–year term extended under paragraph (1) of this subsection, a qualified offshore wind project is anticipated to receive PJM revenues greater than the project operating costs for the 5 years immediately following the expiration of the additional 5–year term, the Commission may extend the term of the OREC pricing schedule for an additional 5 years at an OREC price that equals one–half of the sum of:

(i) anticipated market revenues generated by the project during the additional 5–year period; and

(ii) anticipated project operating costs during the additional 5–year period.

(3) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, an OREC transaction that takes place during an additional 5–year term is subject to the provisions and regulations applicable to the original OREC order.

(e) A debt, obligation, or liability of a qualified offshore wind project, or an owner or operator of a qualified offshore wind project, may not be considered a debt, obligation, or liability of the State.

(f) On or before July 1, 2014, the Commission shall adopt regulations to carry out this section and § 7–704.1 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Education § 7-451 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-451
§7–451.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each middle school and high school shall develop a venue–specific emergency action plan for all athletic facilities.

(2) A venue–specific emergency action plan includes:

(i) The operation and use of automatic external defibrillators in accordance with § 7–425 of this subtitle;

(ii) Heat acclimatization in accordance with § 7–434 of this subtitle;

(iii) Coordination of care for other emergent injuries, including cervical spinal injury, concussion and closed head injury, major orthopedic injuries, and severe weather for outdoor facilities; and

(iv) A cardiac emergency response plan in accordance with subsection (e) of this section.

(b) A venue–specific emergency action plan developed under this section shall be:

(1) Posted at each athletic facility at the school;

(2) Available on the school’s website for viewing by a student athlete’s parent or guardian at the beginning of each school year;

(3) Distributed to each member of the coaching staff; and

(4) Rehearsed in person and interactively by all of the coaching staff of each sport before each of their respective seasons.

(c) The provisions of a venue–specific emergency action plan for the operation and use of automatic external defibrillators shall ensure that:

(1) An automated external defibrillator is provided on–site and is located at or within a brief walk from an athletic practice or event on school property;

(2) An automated external defibrillator is freely accessible during all school functions;

(3) All members of the coaching staff are trained in the operation and use of an automated external defibrillator; and

(4) A trained member of the coaching staff is present at all athletic practices and events on school property.

(d) The provisions of a venue–specific emergency action plan for heat acclimatization shall:

(1) Include guidelines for student athletes consistent with the Model Policy for Preseason–Practice Heat Acclimatization Guidelines for Student Athletes established under § 7–434 of this subtitle;

(2) Ensure that each school is properly prepared and equipped to initiate cold water immersion for the treatment of exertional heat stroke;

(3) Ensure that the cooling modality is readily available to student athletes at all athletic practices and events on school property;

(4) Ensure that all members of the coaching staff are trained in cold water immersion; and

(5) Ensure that a trained member of the coaching staff is present at all athletic practices and events on school property.

(e) (1) Each venue–specific emergency action plan shall include a cardiac emergency response plan.

(2) The cardiac emergency response plan shall:

(i) Identify the appropriate school personnel to serve as the cardiac emergency response team who will be tasked with responding to incidents involving an individual experiencing sudden cardiac arrest or a similar life–threatening emergency while at an athletic facility;

(ii) Coordinate with first responders in the local emergency medical services to integrate the cardiac emergency action plan into local emergency response protocols; and

(iii) Include, at minimum, the following evidence–based core elements recommended by an appropriate national organization, including the American Heart Association:

1. Procedures for activating the cardiac emergency response team during incidents involving an individual experiencing sudden cardiac arrest or a similar life–threatening emergency while at an athletic facility; and

2. Requiring specified school personnel to have training in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and the operation and use of automated external defibrillators, in accordance with § 7–425 of this subtitle, including cardiac emergency response team members, athletic coaching and training staff, school nurses, and any other individuals identified by the cardiac emergency response team.

(3) Each year, each middle school and high school shall review and update the cardiac emergency response plan required under this subsection.
Md. Code, Real Property § 7-105 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-105
§7–105.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “individual” means a natural person.

(b) (1) A mortgage or deed of trust may authorize the sale of the property or declare the borrower’s assent to the passing of a decree for the sale of the property, on default in a condition on which the mortgage or deed of trust provides that a sale may be made.

(2) A power of sale or assent to decree authorized in a mortgage or deed of trust may be exercised only by an individual.

(3) The individual selling the property under a power of sale need not be named in the mortgage or deed of trust.

(4) An error or omission in a mortgage or deed of trust concerning the designation of the trustee or the individual authorized to exercise a power of sale does not invalidate the instrument or the ability of the mortgagee or beneficiary of the deed of trust to appoint an individual to exercise the power of sale.

(5) If a mortgage or deed of trust allows for the appointment or substitution of a trustee or an individual authorized to exercise a power of sale, the holder of the mortgage or deed of trust may make the appointments or substitutions from time to time.

(c) A sale made pursuant to this section, §§ 7–105.1 through 7–105.10 of this subtitle, or the Maryland Rules, after final ratification by the court and grant of the property to the purchaser on payment of the purchase money, has the same effect as if the sale and grant were made under decree between the proper parties in relation to the mortgage or deed of trust and in the usual course of the court, and operates to pass all the title which the borrower had in the property at the time of the recording of the mortgage or deed of trust.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-704.3 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-704.3
§7–704.
Status: in_force

§7–704.3.

(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that it is in the public interest to upgrade and expand the transmission system to accommodate the buildout of at least 8,500 megawatts of offshore wind energy from qualified offshore wind projects serving the State by 2031.

(b) (1) To meet the goals established under § 7–703 of this subtitle and subsection (a) of this section, the Commission, in consultation with the Maryland Energy Administration, shall request that PJM Interconnection conduct an analysis of transmission system upgrade and expansion options that take into consideration both onshore and offshore infrastructure.

(2) The Commission:

(i) shall consult with other states served by PJM Interconnection to evaluate regional transmission cooperation that could help achieve the State’s renewable energy and offshore wind energy goals with greater efficiency;

(ii) shall work with PJM Interconnection to ensure that the analysis requested under paragraph (1) of this subsection includes an analysis of solutions that:

1. use an open–access collector transmission system to allow for the interconnection of multiple qualified offshore wind projects at a single substation;

2. avoid a significant outage, or single contingency, of any part of the transmission system;

3. reduce permitting risks, impacts on communities, and unnecessary high costs;

4. leverage existing infrastructure;

5. offer benefits that address additional grid challenges; and

6. address any other issues that the Commission identifies; and

(iii) may consult with owners of transmission facilities in the State to gather relevant technical information.

(3) The Commission may enter into any necessary agreements with PJM Interconnection for transmission planning to:

(i) initiate PJM Interconnection’s analysis; or

(ii) assist with the solicitation of proposals for offshore wind transmission projects.

(4) On or before July 1, 2024, the Commission shall submit a status update on the analysis requested under paragraph (1) of this subsection to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article.

(c) (1) On or before July 1, 2025, the Commission shall issue, or request that PJM Interconnection issue, one or more competitive solicitations for proposals for open access offshore wind transmission facilities and complementary onshore transmission upgrades and expansions.

(2) The Commission may issue, or request that PJM Interconnection issue, further solicitations for proposals after this date if determined necessary by the Commission.

(d) In developing criteria for selecting a proposal under this section, the Commission:

(1) shall consider the analysis required under subsection (b) of this section, including a consideration of potential interconnection points;

(2) shall evaluate the potential for cooperating with other states in the PJM region to maximize consumer benefits that will best achieve the State’s renewable energy and offshore wind energy goals; and

(3) may consult with the Administration, electric companies, transmission facility owners, and other states or entities designated by those states in developing or coordinating equivalent standards for the approval of transmission projects under this section that will facilitate the integration of multiple offshore wind energy projects and potential multistate offshore wind transmission projects.

(e) (1) The Commission shall include, or work with PJM Interconnection to include, specifications in the solicitation that require proposals to:

(i) allow future transmission lines to connect in a meshed manner and share landing points;

(ii) consider other onshore and offshore clean energy generation and storage facilities;

(iii) incorporate community benefit agreements in accordance with § 7–704.1 of this subtitle;

(iv) address the siting, environmental, and socioeconomic information required to be considered by the Commission under § 7–207 of this title for an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity, including opportunities for public engagement and comment with units of State and local government and the general public;

(v) demonstrate net benefits to ratepayers in the State when compared with an alternative baseline scenario under which 8,500 megawatts of offshore wind energy capacity is connected to PJM Interconnection independent of an offshore wind transmission project to achieve the goal established under § 7–704.1(a)(1)(i) of this subtitle; and

(vi) ensure a competitive bidding process by redacting proprietary information provided to the Commission or to PJM Interconnection.

(2) The Commission may evaluate, or request that PJM Interconnection assist with the evaluation of, proposals that include:

(i) upgrading the existing transmission grid;

(ii) extending the existing transmission grid onshore and offshore to be closer to offshore wind energy locations;

(iii) interconnecting between offshore substations;

(iv) adding energy storage; and

(v) the use of HVDC converter technology to support potential weaknesses in the transmission grid.

(3) The Commission may select a proposal or proposals that include:

(i) federal funding in the form of a match, grant, loan, or ownership and operation by the United States government;

(ii) cost sharing among states or recovery of transmission costs through federal transmission rates, consistent with the policies and tariffs of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission;

(iii) a combination of the funding methods outlined in items (i) and (ii) of this paragraph; or

(iv) any other available funding mechanisms.

(4) Each proposal should maximize access to and be consistent with the terms of the U.S. Department of Energy funding programs, including those established:

(i) under the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act;

(ii) under the federal Inflation Reduction Act of 2022;

(iii) through the U.S. Department of Energy Transmission Facilitation Program; and

(iv) through any loan programs, office programs, or resiliency funding.

(f) The solicitation process shall:

(1) include a prequalification process to ensure the financial and technical competence and capabilities of the entities responding to the solicitation for proposals;

(2) provide for rigorous separation between individuals or firms participating in the review, analysis, and selection of the proposals by or on behalf of the Commission and those participating in the development or management of proposals; and

(3) promote rigorous competition among prequalified entities in the preparation and submission of their proposals.

(g) The Commission may modify, or request that PJM Interconnection modify, a solicitation for proposals at any time in order to satisfy eligibility criteria for U.S. Department of Energy funding programs.

(h) In selecting a proposal under this section, the Commission shall take into consideration the total amount of new transmission infrastructure needed to:

(1) maintain electric system reliability;

(2) achieve the State’s offshore wind, renewable energy, and decarbonization goals;

(3) obtain demonstrable benefits to the consumer and environment; and

(4) foster economic development and job creation in the State.

(i) The Commission shall:

(1) request that PJM Interconnection assist with the evaluation of each proposal submitted in accordance with this section; and

(2) after notice, one or more hearings to receive public comment, and an evidentiary hearing, and subject to subsection (j) of this section, on or before December 1, 2027, by order, select a proposal or proposals for development:

(i) using a funding mechanism or combination of funding mechanisms identified in subsection (e)(3) of this section; and

(ii) that demonstrate net benefits to ratepayers in the State when compared with an alternative baseline scenario under subsection (e)(1)(v) of this section.

(j) If the Commission finds that none of the proposals adequately support the goals established under this section or demonstrate net benefits to ratepayers in the State when compared with an alternative baseline scenario under subsection (e)(1)(v) of this section, then the Commission may end the solicitation process without selecting a proposal.

(k) (1) The Commission may, for a proposal selected under subsection (i) of this section:

(i) adopt conditions for the construction and operation of facilities included in the proposal; and

(ii) consider any conditions proposed by the Power Plant Research Program.

(2) The requirement to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity under § 7–207 or § 7–208 of this title does not apply to a proposal selected under subsection (i) of this section.

(3) An order selecting a proposal under subsection (i) of this section constitutes authorization by the Commission to construct and operate facilities that would otherwise require a certificate of public convenience and necessity under § 7–207 or § 7–208 of this title.

(l) Except as provided in subsection (k) of this section, a proposal selected under this section is subject to all other relevant requirements for the siting and construction of transmission lines.

(m) Selection of coordinated transmission proposals may not impact the interconnection plans of earlier offshore wind projects, including OCS–A 0490 (US Wind) and OCS–A 0519 (Skipjack), unless the leaseholders for these projects opt to participate in the proposal by notifying the Commission by mail or e–mail before the completion of the analysis of transmission system expansion options under subsection (b) of this section.

(n) If no proposal has been selected under this section by December 1, 2027, the Commission shall submit a statement of determination to the Governor and General Assembly that:

(1) provides a comprehensive explanation of the Commission’s determination; and

(2) recommends a path forward to achieve the State’s goal under subsection (a) of this section.

(o) After the Commission selects a proposal or proposals, the Commission shall work with the Maryland Energy Administration, transmission developer or developers, transmission facility owners, PJM Interconnection, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and any other states that voluntarily participate, to facilitate the development of the proposal or proposals and the construction of the proposed offshore wind project or projects.

(p) The Commission:

(1) shall carry out the provisions of this section by obtaining information through request, cooperation, subpoena, or any other legal method from transmission owners, PJM Interconnection, or any other entity; and

(2) may retain consultants.
Md. Code, Education § 7-211 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-211
§7–211.
Status: in_force

A local school system may not charge a student a fee for enrollment in a summer school course if:

(1) The student attends a school in the local school system;

(2) Credit for the course is required for graduation from a high school in the local school system; and

(3) The student previously took the course, but did not successfully complete or receive credit for the course.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-508 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-508
§7–508.
Status: in_force

(a) At the direction of the Secretary, an individual who has been admitted under this subtitle shall be released from a State residential center if:

(1) The individual is not an individual with an intellectual disability;

(2) The individual is an individual with an intellectual disability but does not need residential services; or

(3) There is an available, less restrictive kind of service that is consistent with the welfare and safety of the individual.

(b) (1) At the direction of the Secretary, any individual who has been admitted under this subtitle may be released conditionally from a State residential center for individuals with an intellectual disability, if, in the judgment of the Secretary, the individual:

(i) Would be cared for properly by the individual or another person; and

(ii) Would not endanger the individual or the person or property of another.

(2) The Secretary may set the conditions for release that the Secretary considers reasonable. The conditions may relate to:

(i) The duration of the release;

(ii) Treatment during release; or

(iii) Placement under supervised care in an approved setting.

(3) An individual with an intellectual disability released conditionally is considered to be held by the State residential center from which the individual was released.

(c) Each determination of any release of an individual, whether full or conditional, including a summary of the reasons for the determination, shall be made a permanent part of the individual’s record.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-410 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-410
§7–410.
Status: in_force

The Governor annually shall proclaim the second Thursday in May as Maryland Centenarians Day in recognition of the lives of the State’s citizens who have reached the landmark age of 100 years.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 7-106 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-106
§7–106.
Status: reserved

(a) A person has control of an electronic document of title if a system employed for evidencing the transfer of interests in the electronic document reliably establishes that person as the person to which the electronic document was issued or transferred.

(b) A system satisfies subsection (a), and a person is deemed to have control of an electronic document of title, if the document is created, stored, and assigned in such a manner that:

(1) A single authoritative copy of the document exists which is unique, identifiable, and, except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), unalterable;

(2) The authoritative copy identifies the person asserting control as:

(A) The person to which the document was issued; or

(B) If the authoritative copy indicates that the document has been transferred, the person to which the document was most recently transferred;

(3) The authoritative copy is communicated to and maintained by the person asserting control or its designated custodian;

(4) Copies or amendments that add or change an identified assignee of the authoritative copy can be made only with the consent of the person asserting control;

(5) Each copy of the authoritative copy and any copy of a copy is readily identifiable as a copy that is not the authoritative copy; and

(6) Any amendment of the authoritative copy is readily identifiable as authorized or unauthorized.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 7-201 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-201
§7–201.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, property owned by an individual or a religious group is not subject to property tax if the property is actually used exclusively to bury dead individuals.

(b) Property owned by a cemetery or mausoleum company is not subject to property tax, if:

(1) the property is actually used exclusively to bury dead individuals; and

(2) the cemetery or mausoleum company:

(i) is not organized for profit; and

(ii) uses its funds only to maintain or improve the property.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-714 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-714
§7–714.
Status: in_force

The developer of a solar energy generating system that has a generating capacity over 1 megawatt, as measured by the alternating current rating of the system’s inverter, shall ensure that workers are paid not less than the prevailing wage rate determined under Title 17, Subtitle 2 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-538 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-538
§7–538.
Status: in_force

A transaction that involves the transfer and ownership of rate stabilization property and the receipt of rate stabilization charges are exempt from State and local income, sales, franchise, gross receipts, and other taxes or similar charges.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-531 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-531
§7–531.
Status: in_force

The Commission shall establish specific procedures and time frames for the review and adjustment of qualified rate stabilization charges at least once each year, within 90 days before the anniversary date of the issuance of the rate stabilization bonds, to correct any overcollections or undercollections of the preceding 12 months and to ensure the expected recovery of amounts sufficient to timely provide all payments of debt service and other required amounts and charges in connection with the rate stabilization bonds.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-303 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-303
§7–303.
Status: in_force

(a) A transit plan is not effective and steps may not be taken to implement it until the plan has been adopted by the Secretary.

(b) (1) The Secretary may not approve or adopt the location of corridors, routes, stations, and terminals in any political subdivision unless the locations have been approved by the legislative body of the political subdivision.

(2) If the legislative body does not advise the Secretary in writing of its action within 180 days after its receipt of notice of the proposed locations, the legislative body is deemed to have approved the location.

(c) Before the adoption, revision, or amendment of any transit plan, the Secretary shall send the proposed plan, revision, or amendment to the following, for comment to be made within the time that the Secretary specifies:

(1) The Governor;

(2) The chief executive officers and the councils or the boards of county commissioners in the District;

(3) The Public Service Commission;

(4) The Baltimore Regional Council of Governments;

(5) The Department of Planning;

(6) Each private carrier operating in the District;

(7) Each labor union representing employees engaged in transit operations in the District;

(8) The legislative representatives of any affected political subdivisions; and

(9) Any other agency that the Secretary determines.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-310 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-310
§7–310.
Status: reserved

(a) In this section, “Account” means the Dedicated Purpose Account.

(b) The Dedicated Purpose Account is established:

(1) to retain appropriations for major, multi-year expenditures where the magnitude and timing of cash needs are uncertain; and

(2) beginning in fiscal year 1996, to meet specific expenditure requirements.

(c) The Governor may provide an appropriation in the budget bill to the Account for a specific purpose or purposes.

(d) For each appropriation to the Account, the Governor may:

(1) include the funds in the State budget subject to appropriation by the General Assembly; or

(2) transfer the funds by budget amendment from the Account to the expenditure account of the appropriate unit of State government only after the proposed budget amendment has been:

(i) submitted to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the House Appropriations Committee of the General Assembly; and

(ii) subject to a 45–day review and comment period by the Legislative Policy Committee.

(e) The Account is a continuing, nonlapsing fund which is not subject to § 7-302 of this subtitle.

(f) (1) The unspent balance of an appropriation to the Account reverts to the Revenue Stabilization Account 4 years after the end of the fiscal year for which the appropriation was made.

(2) If the Governor determines that certain funds in the Account are no longer needed for the purpose for which they were originally appropriated, those funds may be transferred by budget amendment to the Revenue Stabilization Account after the proposed budget amendment has been:

(i) submitted to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the House Appropriations Committee of the General Assembly; and

(ii) approved by the Legislative Policy Committee.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-710 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-710
§7–710.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration shall provide ridership on transit vehicles to any eligible:

(1) Student of a public school of Baltimore City; and

(2) Youth worker in the Baltimore City YouthWorks program.

(b) The services provided under subsection (a) of this section shall be provided only for:

(1) A student of a public school in Baltimore City:

(i) Between the hours of 5 a.m. and 8 p.m.; and

(ii) For school–related or educational extracurricular activities on and off campus; or

(2) A youth worker in the Baltimore City YouthWorks program:

(i) During the YouthWorks summer job period; and

(ii) For purposes of engaging in YouthWorks–related activities.

(c) The Administration may not collect fees or reimbursement for services provided under this section.

(d) The Administration, in conjunction with Baltimore City Public Schools and the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development, shall adopt regulations that establish the eligibility criteria for students and youth workers receiving a student transit pass for the use of services provided under this section.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 7-304 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 7 / Subtitle 3 / Section 7-304
§7–304.
Status: in_force

(a) A parole hearing shall be open to the public if:

(1) (i) a victim, as defined in § 7–801 of this title, makes a written request to the Department for notification and maintains a current address on file with the Department; or

(ii) a victim or a victim’s representative files a notification request form under § 11–104 of the Criminal Procedure Article; and

(2) within a reasonable amount of time before a scheduled hearing, the victim makes a written request that the hearing be open to the public.

(b) The vote of each commissioner when acting collectively or in a panel, to approve or deny parole, and a vote to close or restrict access to a parole hearing under subsection (d) of this section, shall be made available to the public.

(c) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the victim or victim’s representative has the right to attend an open parole hearing.

(d) The Commission or a panel of commissioners may:

(1) restrict the number of individuals allowed to attend a parole hearing in accordance with physical limitations or security requirements of the facility where the hearing is held;

(2) deny admission or continued attendance at a parole hearing to an individual who:

(i) threatens or presents a danger to the security of the facility in which the hearing is being held;

(ii) threatens or presents a danger to other attendees or participants; or

(iii) disrupts the hearing;

(3) close a parole hearing to deliberate on the evidence and any other relevant information received at the hearing; or

(4) close a parole hearing on written request of the chief law enforcement official responsible for an ongoing criminal investigation related to the incarcerated individual, if the ongoing investigation could be compromised.

(e) This section does not limit the authority of the Commission to hold a parole hearing through the use of a video conference or other means of electronic transmission.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 7-112 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-112
§7–112.
Status: in_force

The Corporation may require independent audits and investigations of any member to determine the member’s financial condition as it relates to insurance of share and deposit accounts. These audits and investigations shall be made at the expense of the credit union.
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-1503 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 7 / Subtitle 15 / Section 7-1503
§7–1503.
Status: in_force

§7–1503. ** CONTINGENCY – NOT IN EFFECT – CHAPTERS 6 AND 13 OF THE 2025 SPECIAL SESSION **

The purposes of the Program are to:

(1) select one or more nonprofit training entities to participate in the Program; and

(2) provide additional funding mechanisms to assist eligible individuals in the Program.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 7-119 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-119
§7–119.
Status: in_force

(a) The Comptroller or the personal representative shall file the agreement, or a duplicate, with the authority that would be empowered to determine death taxes for this State if there had been no agreement.

(b) When the agreement is filed, the death taxes shall be deemed conclusively determined as provided in the agreement.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-235 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-235
§7–235.
Status: in_force

To apply for a facility permit, an applicant shall:

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

(2) Pay to the Department an application fee set by the Department in an amount designed to cover the cost of the permit procedure.
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-1006 — MD Code / Article ghg / Title 7 / Subtitle 10 / Section 7-1006
§7–1006.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “resource coordinator” means an independent professional staff person responsible for assisting in the development and review of an individual plan of habilitation designed to meet the individual’s needs, preferences, desires, goals, and outcomes in the most integrated setting.

(b) (1) The professional and supportive staff of a licensee who provides residential or day habilitation services shall make a written plan of habilitation for each individual with developmental disability who has been accepted for service by the licensee. The plan shall meet applicable federal standards.

(2) At least once a year, the staff shall reevaluate the effectiveness and adequacy of each plan in consultation with the individual with developmental disability and any person authorized to act on behalf of the individual, and shall revise the plan as needed.

(3) (i) The reevaluation required by paragraph (2) of this subsection shall include a determination of whether the needs of the individual could be met in more integrated settings.

(ii) At the time of the reevaluation, each individual with a developmental disability shall be provided a range of the most integrated setting service options that may be appropriate.

(iii) The information provided under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph shall be given in a manner approved by the Administration.

(4) At least once a year, the Administration shall review the licensee’s execution of the plan of habilitation, and compliance with the rules, regulations, and standards which the Secretary adopts.

(c) (1) (i) The written plan of habilitation for individuals in State residential centers under this section is subject to the requirements described in this subsection.

(ii) The written plan of habilitation shall be developed by the individual, a treating professional, and a resource coordinator who is not employed by or under contract with the State residential center.

(iii) The Developmental Disabilities Administration shall develop the planning protocol and format for the written plan of habilitation to be used by each State residential center.

(iv) On an annual basis and any other time requested by the individual, the treating professional and resource coordinator shall discuss with the individual the service needs of the individual, including identifying community–based Medicaid–waiver services defined in § 15–132 of this article, and any other services that may be appropriate.

(v) The treating professional and resource coordinator shall use communication devices and techniques, including the use of sign language, as appropriate, to facilitate the involvement of the individual in the development of the written plan of habilitation.

(vi) Subsequent to the initial written plan of habilitation for individuals in State residential centers, the written plan of habilitation shall include an annual update on the status and progress toward addressing and resolving the barriers identified in subparagraph (vii)4 of this paragraph.

(vii) The written plan of habilitation for individuals in State residential centers shall include:

1. The treating professional’s recommendation on the most integrated setting appropriate to meet the individual’s needs;

2. The resource coordinator’s recommendation on the most integrated setting appropriate to meet the individual’s needs;

3. A description of the services and supports, including residential, day, employment, and technology, that are required for the individual to receive services in the most integrated setting appropriate to meet the individual’s needs; and

4. A listing of barriers that prevent an individual from receiving the supports and services required for the individual to live in the most integrated setting appropriate to meet the individual’s needs, including community capacity or systems, if community services are determined to be the most integrated setting appropriate to meet the individual’s needs.

(2) The treating professional and resource coordinator shall identify and report any rights violations as provided in §§ 7–1002(b) and 7–1003(m) of this subtitle.

(3) On or before December 1 of each year, each State residential center shall provide the information required under paragraph (1)(vi) and (vii) of this subsection to the Developmental Disabilities Administration and to the Department of Disabilities.

(4) (i) On or before July 1 of each year, the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Department of Disabilities shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, summarizing the statewide and regional information provided by the State residential centers in paragraph (3) of this subsection.

(ii) The data shall be incorporated in the State’s Olmstead Plan, with recommendations to address the barriers that prevent individuals from living in the most integrated setting appropriate to meet the individual’s needs.

(d) Each individual plan of habilitation shall be reviewed and approved, disapproved, or modified by:

(1) The executive officer or administrative head of the licensee or a qualified developmental disability professional, as defined in § 7–1002(a) of this subtitle, whom the executive officer or administrative head designates; and

(2) One other professional individual who is responsible for carrying out a major program but does not participate in the individual plan of habilitation.

(e) Approval of a plan of habilitation shall be based on the current needs of the individual with developmental disability.

(f) (1) If the Secretary denies Medicaid–waiver services that are to be provided to a recipient under a plan of habilitation, the Secretary shall, within 30 days after the denial, provide to the recipient written notice that includes:

(i) The reason for the denial, including a copy of any Administration evaluation of the recipient that relates to the decision of the Secretary; and

(ii) Instructions for the recipient to appeal the decision under § 7–406 of this title.

(2) An individual who receives written notice of a denial of Medicaid–waiver services under paragraph (1) of this subsection may appeal the decision under § 7–406 of this title.

(g) The Secretary shall:

(1) Adopt rules and regulations to carry out the intent of this section;

(2) Provide appropriate support and technical assistance to the licensee in developing a plan of habilitation required by this section; and

(3) With respect to State residential centers, provide the professional and supportive staff and equipment that are necessary to carry out the plans of habilitation required by this section.
Md. Code, Commercial Law § 7-502 — MD Code / Article gcl / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-502
§7–502.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to §§ 7-205 and 7-503, a holder to which a negotiable document of title has been duly negotiated acquires thereby:

(1) Title to the document;

(2) Title to the goods;

(3) All rights accruing under the law of agency or estoppel, including rights to goods delivered to the bailee after the document was issued; and

(4) The direct obligation of the issuer to hold or deliver the goods according to the terms of the document free of any defense or claim by the issuer except those arising under the terms of the document or under this title, but in the case of a delivery order, the bailee’s obligation accrues only upon the bailee’s acceptance of the delivery order and the obligation acquired by the holder is that the issuer and any indorser will procure the acceptance of the bailee.

(b) Subject to § 7-503, title and rights acquired by due negotiation are not defeated by any stoppage of the goods represented by the document of title or by surrender of the goods by the bailee and are not impaired even if:

(1) The due negotiation or any prior due negotiation constituted a breach of duty;

(2) Any person has been deprived of possession of a negotiable tangible document or control of a negotiable electronic document by misrepresentation, fraud, accident, mistake, duress, loss, theft, or conversion; or

(3) A previous sale or other transfer of the goods or document has been made to a third person.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-716 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 7 / Section 7-716
§7–716.
Status: in_force

(a) Before announcing any service change that would constitute a major service change under the Federal Transit Administration’s Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients, the Department, in collaboration with the Administration, shall:

(1) Conduct a transit equity analysis in accordance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act and the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended to determine whether the change will create a disparate impact on persons with disabilities;

(2) Conduct a transit equity analysis in accordance with the Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients to determine whether the change will create a disparate impact or a disproportionate burden;

(3) Perform a cost–benefit analysis, including an analysis of impacts on:

(i) Economic development;

(ii) Employment;

(iii) Education;

(iv) Health; and

(v) Environmental justice; and

(4) Consult with members and leaders of affected communities, including through community outreach to:

(i) Racial minority communities;

(ii) Low–income communities;

(iii) Disabled riders;

(iv) Riders with limited English proficiency;

(v) Transit–reliant riders; and

(vi) Senior riders.

(b) (1) If a transit equity analysis reveals disparate impact or disproportionate burden, the Administration shall:

(i) Develop alternatives that would meet the goals of the proposed service change; and

(ii) Conduct a transit equity analysis on the alternatives.

(2) If a disparate impact can be avoided through use of one of the alternatives analyzed, the Administration shall proceed with that alternative as the primary proposed service change.

(3) If there is no alternative that would avoid a disparate impact or disproportionate burden, the Administration:

(i) May not implement the proposed service change unless a substantial justification exists that necessitates the change; and

(ii) Shall implement the alternative that causes the least disparate impact or disproportionate burden.

(c) Before holding a public hearing on a proposed service change, the Administration shall publish on the Administration’s website with a visible link identifying the proposed service change on the primary page, for the routes, lines, or any corresponding paratransit service area impacted by the service change:

(1) A description of:

(i) The demographics of:

1. The riders on the affected route, line, or paratransit service area; and

2. The affected service area;

(ii) The schools in the affected service area;

(iii) The types of businesses in the affected service area;

(iv) The monthly ridership for the route, line, or service area; and

(v) The effect that the proposed service change would have on:

1. The commutes of riders on the route, line, or service area;

2. The corresponding paratransit service area; and

3. The estimated number of paratransit riders impacted;

(2) A summary of any publicly available minutes, records, or documents related to the proposed service change; and

(3) A brief statement explaining the reason for the proposed service change.

(d) (1) After completing the public hearings, the Administration shall:

(i) Publish the transit equity analysis and cost–benefit analysis on the Administration’s website; and

(ii) Compile a report on the impacts of the proposed service change.

(2) The report shall include:

(i) The transit equity analysis;

(ii) The cost–benefit analysis;

(iii) A community outreach report;

(iv) Any alternatives analyzed; and

(v) If applicable, the final alternative selected.

(3) If a disparate impact or disproportionate burden exists in the final alternative selected, the report shall include a substantial justification statement.

(4) The report shall be:

(i) Made available to the public on the Administration’s website, with a visible link from the primary information page relating to the proposed service change; and

(ii) Distributed to:

1. The members of the Board of Public Works;

2. The Attorney General;

3. The Secretary of Transportation;

4. Any elected officials whose districts would be impacted by the proposed service change;

5. Any community leaders consulted during the community outreach process; and

6. In accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article:

A. The President of the Senate;

B. The Speaker of the House;

C. The Senate Finance Committee;

D. The House Environment and Transportation Committee; and

E. Each member of the General Assembly whose district would be impacted by the proposed service change.
Md. Code, Education § 7-416 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-416
§7–416.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In Baltimore City, the nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or other appropriate health care provider shall be assigned to Walbrook Senior High School, P.S. 411.

(2) The range of services provided by the nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or other appropriate health care provider with appropriate physician collaboration should, to the extent feasible, include:

(i) Total health assessment including history, physical examination, and neurological evaluation for all entering students and handicapped students, provided however, that existing health records of the student shall be used if available;

(ii) Referral to and follow–up with identified primary care sources for each student in the targeted population;

(iii) Follow–up on treated sports injuries;

(iv) Management of selected minor illnesses and injuries in the school according to treatment protocols which will be developed; and

(v) Establishment of working relationships with all teachers, especially health education teachers.

(b) The nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or other appropriate health care provider shall, to the extent practicable:

(1) Participate actively in the School Screening Committee;

(2) Be responsible for the basic medical evaluation and certification for student placement;

(3) Concentrate on early identification, health counseling, and referral for:

(i) Venereal disease;

(ii) Drug abuse;

(iii) Alcoholism;

(iv) Handicapping conditions; and

(v) Mental health problems;

(4) Evaluate the relationship between use of the school health clinic services and use of hospital emergency room services;

(5) Establish working relationships with parents, students, and community organizations to demonstrate the efficacy of involving parents, students, and community organizations in school health clinics to enhance recruitment and retention of students;

(6) Evaluate, to the extent possible, the effect of participation in the program on the physical and mental well–being and school performance of the students;

(7) Assess, to the extent possible, whether school health programs could be used as a basis for advising other family members of the student of other sources of primary care;

(8) Be responsible to the Bureau of School Health of the Baltimore City Health Department; and work closely with the school principal and staff;

(9) Continue to function within the Baltimore City Health Department when the schools are not in session, by managing his or her caseload of school–age children in the community, including follow–through on referrals made during the school year, and the assessment of selected children in summer programs for certification of school placement; and

(10) Be a part of the well–child clinic delivery system provided by the Baltimore City Health Department.

(c) (1) Physician consultation and collaboration in medical management of care shall be available at all times on–site or by telephone.

(2) Other consultant services in the school health program, in the maternal child health program, or in the community health nursing program will be available as needed by the nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or other appropriate health care provider.
Md. Code, Education § 7-114 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-114
§7–114.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Private noncollegiate institution” means a school or other institution that is not under the general control and supervision of a county board of education.

(3) “Unpaid work–based learning experience” means a program that provides a student with structured employer–supervised learning that:

(i) Occurs in the workplace;

(ii) Links with classroom instruction;

(iii) Is coordinated by a county board or private noncollegiate institution; and

(iv) Is conducted in accordance with the terms of an individual written work–based learning agreement between the county board of education or private noncollegiate institution placing a participating student and the employer of that participating student.

(b) A student who has been placed with an employer in an unpaid work–based learning experience coordinated by a county board or private noncollegiate institution is a covered employee of that employer, as defined in Title 9 of the Labor and Employment Article, for the purposes of coverage under the State workers’ compensation laws.

(c) (1) The participating employer where a student is placed in an unpaid work–based learning experience under this section shall secure workers’ compensation coverage for that student.

(2) The participating employer may satisfy its obligation to secure workers’ compensation coverage under this subsection if the county board or private noncollegiate institution that places the student in the unpaid work–based learning experience chooses to secure workers’ compensation coverage for that student.

(d) (1) The county board or private noncollegiate institution that places a student with an employer in an unpaid work–based learning experience under this section may secure workers’ compensation coverage for that student.

(2) Subject to subsection (e) of this section, if a county board or private noncollegiate institution chooses to secure workers’ compensation coverage under this subsection, the participating employer shall reimburse the county board or private noncollegiate institution in an amount equal to the lesser of:

(i) The cost of the premium for the workers’ compensation insurance coverage; or

(ii) A fee of $250.

(e) A county board may waive the requirement for reimbursement under subsection (d)(2) of this section.
Md. Code, Transportation § 7-204 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-204
§7–204.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the specific powers granted under this title, the Administration has the powers granted by this section.

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

(c) The Administration may adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title.

(d) If necessary or useful in rendering transit service or railroad service or incidental activities, the Administration may:

(1) Construct, acquire, own, operate, maintain, and control any interest in any property, whether by contract, purchase, condemnation, lease as lessor or lessee, license, gift, mortgage, or otherwise; and

(2) If the property is no longer required for the purposes of the Administration, sell, convey, or otherwise dispose of it.

(e) The Administration may apply for and receive grants, gifts, payments, loans, advances, and other funds, appropriations, properties, and services from the federal government, this State, any of their agencies or political subdivisions, or any other public or private person and may enter into agreements for them and for any studies, plans, demonstrations, or projects.

(f) The Administration may contract with this State or any of its agencies or political subdivisions for providing transit facilities and transit services, including service in any county contiguous to the District, and for any other purposes incidental to the establishment, financing, and operation of the regional transportation system.

(g) The Administration may enter into and manage contracts with railroad companies to provide passenger and freight railroad services.

(h) The Administration may contract with any public utility, railroad company, transportation company, or private carrier for the joint use of property or rights.

(i) The Administration may contract for planning, engineering, and technical services and may contract for or employ consultants, engineers, attorneys, and other professional, planning, engineering, and technical services.

(j) The Administration may make any contract necessary for or incidental to the performance of its duties and the exercise of its powers under this title.

(k) The Administration shall develop and coordinate policies and plans for the preservation, improvement, or provision of railroad facilities and railroad services.

(l) The Administration shall conduct project planning and preliminary engineering related to railroad facilities.

(m) The Administration shall supervise construction of State-owned or financed railroad facilities and related capital improvements performed under contract with the Administration.

(n) The Administration shall supervise the maintenance and rehabilitation of State-owned or financed railroad facilities and equipment.

(o) The Administration shall advise the Secretary on matters concerning compliance with § 8-639 of this article.

(p) The Administration shall monitor railroad passenger and freight services to assure maximum benefits to Maryland communities and business.

(q) Subject to the limitations imposed by this title, the Administration may exercise all powers reasonably necessary to the declared objects and purposes of this title.
Md. Code, Real Property § 7-113 — MD Code / Article grp / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-113
§7–113.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Party claiming the right to possession” means a person or successor to any person who:

(i) Does not have actual possession of a residential property; and

(ii) Has or claims to have a legal right to possession of the residential property:

1. By the terms of a contract or foreclosure sale;

2. Under a residential lease or sublease that has an initial term of 99 years renewable forever and that creates a leasehold estate subject to the payment of periodic installments of an annual lease amount; or

3. Under a court order, including a court order extinguishing a right of redemption.

(3) (i) “Protected resident” means an owner or former owner in actual possession of residential property.

(ii) “Protected resident” includes a grantee, tenant, subtenant, or other person in actual possession by, through, or under an owner or former owner of residential property.

(iii) “Protected resident” does not include a trespasser or squatter.

(4) “Residential property” means a building, structure, or portion of a building or structure that is designed principally and is intended for human habitation.

(5) “Threaten to take possession” means using words or actions intended to convince a reasonable person that a party claiming the right to possession intends to take imminent possession of residential property in violation of this section.

(6) “Willful diminution of services” means intentionally interrupting or causing the interruption of heat, running water, hot water, electricity, or gas by a party claiming the right to possession for the purpose of forcing a protected resident to abandon residential property.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a party claiming the right to possession may not take possession or threaten to take possession of residential property from a protected resident by:

(i) Locking the resident out of the residential property;

(ii) Engaging in willful diminution of services to the protected resident; or

(iii) Taking any other action that deprives the protected resident of actual possession.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a party claiming the right to possession may take possession of residential property from a protected resident only in accordance with a writ of possession issued by a court and executed by a sheriff or constable.

(ii) A party claiming the right to possession of residential property may use nonjudicial self–help to take possession of the property, if the party:

1. Reasonably believes the protected resident has abandoned or surrendered possession of the property based on a reasonable inquiry into the occupancy status of the property;

2. Provides notice as provided in subsection (c) of this section; and

3. Receives no responsive communication to that notice within 15 days after the later of posting or mailing the notice as required by subsection (c) of this section.

(c) (1) If a party claiming the right to possession of residential property reasonably believes, based on a reasonable inquiry into the occupancy status of the property, that all protected residents have abandoned or surrendered possession of the residential property, the party claiming the right to possession may post on the front door of the residential property and mail by first–class mail addressed to “all occupants” at the address of the residential property a written notice in substantially the following form:

“IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT EVICTION

A person who claims the right to possess this property believes that this property is abandoned. If you are currently residing in the property, you must immediately contact:

_________________________________

Name

_________________________________

Address

_________________________________

Telephone

_________________________________

Date of this notice

If you do not contact the person listed above within 15 days after the date of this notice, the person claiming possession may consider the property abandoned and seek to secure the property, including changing the locks without a court order.”.

(2) The written notice required by this subsection shall be:

(i) A separate document; and

(ii) Printed in at least 12 point type.

(3) The outside of the envelope containing the mailed written notice required by this subsection shall state, on the address side, in bold, capital letters in at least 12 point type, the following: “Important notice to all occupants: eviction information enclosed; open immediately.”.

(d) (1) If in any proceeding the court finds that a party claiming the right to possession violated subsection (b) of this section, the protected resident may recover:

(i) Possession of the property, if no other person then resides in the property;

(ii) Actual damages; and

(iii) Reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.

(2) The remedies set forth in this subsection are not exclusive.

(e) This section does not apply if the parties are governed by Title 8, Subtitle 2, or Title 8A of this article.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 7-502 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 7 / Subtitle 5 / Section 7-502
§7–502.
Status: in_force

(a) An employee subject to this subtitle shall receive the following written performance appraisals at 6–month intervals based on the employee’s entry–on–duty date:

(1) an informal mid–year performance appraisal; and

(2) an end–of–year performance appraisal with an overall performance rating in accordance with § 7–503 of this subtitle.

(b) An employee’s performance may be rated on a performance appraisal as follows:

(1) outstanding;

(2) satisfactory; or

(3) unsatisfactory.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-604.2 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 6 / Section 7-604.2
§7–604.
Status: in_force

§7–604.2.

(a) In this section, “default gas commodity service” means the supply of retail gas commodity service by a customer’s gas company.

(b) (1) This subsection applies to residential gas supply other than default gas commodity service provided by a gas company.

(2) A gas supplier that supplies gas to residential retail gas customers:

(i) may offer gas service only at a price that does not exceed the trailing 12–month average of the gas company’s default gas commodity service in the gas company’s service territory as of the date of the agreement with the customer;

(ii) may offer residential gas supply only for a term not to exceed 12 months at a time and may automatically renew the term only if the gas supplier provides notice to the customer 90 days before and 30 days before renewal;

(iii) subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, may not offer a variable rate other than a rate that adjusts for seasonal variation not more than twice in a single year; and

(iv) may not pay a commission or other incentive–based compensation to an energy salesperson for enrolling customers.

(3) Paragraph (2)(iii) of this subsection does not prohibit the offer and use of rates that differ based on the total number of therms used by a customer in any billing period.

(4) A gas supplier that supplies gas to residential retail gas customers may not sell to a gas company, and a gas company may not purchase from the gas supplier, accounts receivable.

(c) A gas company and a gas supplier that supplies gas to residential retail gas customers shall establish a mechanism for a customer whose account number or customer choice identification number has been compromised to receive a replacement account number or customer choice identification number on request, subject to verification in a manner approved by the Commission.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, as approved by the Commission by regulation or order, each gas company and each gas supplier that supplies gas to residential retail gas customers shall allow a customer to indicate the customer’s intention to remain on default gas commodity service indefinitely and not to receive directed marketing contacts from gas suppliers through the implementation of a “do not transfer” list onto which the customer may request to be placed.

(2) A gas supplier that supplies gas to residential retail gas customers may contact a customer on a “do not transfer” list until the gas supply agreement entered into between the gas supplier and the customer expires.

(e) (1) In this subsection, “billing entity” means a gas company, a licensed gas supplier, or any other entity that is responsible for issuing a gas bill to a residential customer.

(2) On or before the 15th day of each month, each billing entity shall submit a report to the Commission on customer choice in its service territory for the preceding month, including:

(i) the total therms distributed to customers purchasing gas from a third–party gas supplier;

(ii) the total supply cost charged to customers purchasing gas from a third–party gas supplier;

(iii) the total cost that customers specified in item (ii) of this paragraph would have paid under default gas commodity service;

(iv) the net third–party total cost compared to the net default gas commodity service cost;

(v) the total third–party average rate;

(vi) the default gas commodity service average rate;

(vii) the difference between the total third–party average rate and the default gas commodity service average rate;

(viii) the third–party average residential rates broken out by supplier and the variance between each of these rates and the default gas commodity service average rate;

(ix) the third–party average general service nondemand rates broken out by supplier and the variance between each of these third–party rates and the default gas commodity service average rate;

(x) the third–party average general service demand rates broken out by supplier and the variance between each of these third–party rates and the default gas commodity service average rate;

(xi) the third–party average large power demand rates broken out by supplier and the variance between each of these third–party rates and the default gas commodity service average rate; and

(xii) other pertinent information the Commission considers appropriate.

(f) The Commission shall, by regulation or order, adopt procedures to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Education § 7-122 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-122
§7–122.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “healthy school start time” means a school starting time of no earlier than 8:00 a.m.

(b) (1) Beginning in the 2017–2018 school year, there is an Orange Ribbon for Healthy School Hours certification in the Department.

(2) The purpose of the Orange Ribbon for Healthy School Hours certification is to recognize a local school system that creates, implements, and enforces school start times that are consistent with the school start times recommended by the Department, the Maryland Department of Health, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

(c) (1) A local school system may submit to the Department an application for the Orange Ribbon for Healthy School Hours certification.

(2) The Department shall grant the appropriate Orange Ribbon for Healthy School Hours certification to a local school system that meets the requirements of this section.

(d) To qualify for an Orange Ribbon for Healthy School Hours certification, a local school system:

(1) May not have:

(i) An elementary school in the local school system that requires a student to:

1. Be in class before 8:00 a.m.; and

2. Board a school bus before 7:00 a.m.; and

(ii) A middle or high school in the local school system that requires a student to:

1. Be in class before 8:30 a.m.; and

2. Board a school bus before 7:30 a.m.; and

(2) Shall:

(i) Conduct at least two targeted and televised public education forums for students, parents, teachers, and school staff on the necessity of healthy school start times, the consequences of chronic sleep deprivation, and the health and safety impact of aligning school start times with adolescent sleep patterns;

(ii) 1. Inform the following stakeholders of the importance of healthy school start times:

A. Teachers;

B. Parents;

C. Students;

D. Administrators;

E. School staff;

F. Transportation providers;

G. Athletic directors;

H. Local business owners;

I. Coaches;

J. Child care providers;

K. Local employers of students;

L. City or county agencies that provide services or opportunities to students; and

M. Organizations that use local school systems’ fields and facilities on a regular basis; and

2. Engage the stakeholders listed in item 1 of this item in conversations to discuss possible contraindications of altering current school start times; and

(iii) Notify the public and stakeholders of any changes to school start times.

(e) (1) If the Department determines that a local school system does not meet all of the requirements under subsection (d) of this section, the Department may grant a limited certification if the local school system meets the requirements for the limited certification under paragraph (2) or (3) of this subsection.

(2) To qualify for an Orange Ribbon for Healthy School Hours – Commended certification, a local school system shall:

(i) Meet the requirements under paragraph (3) of this subsection;

(ii) Have implemented and maintained a school district–wide school time change that moved the school district schedule closer to the hours set forth in subsection (d) of this section; and

(iii) Provide evidence of progress toward meeting the requirements of subsection (d) of this section.

(3) To qualify for an Orange Ribbon for Healthy School Hours – Honorable Mention certification, a local school system shall:

(i) Have established a school study task force within 2 years after the date of the local school system’s application for initial certification or renewal of a certification to review possible solutions for healthy school start times; and

(ii) 1. Meet the requirement under subsection (d)(2)(i) of this section; or

2. Provide evidence of a plan to move the local school system toward meeting all of the requirements of subsection (d) of this section.

(f) (1) On or before October 1, 2016, the State Board shall establish criteria that a local school system must meet to prove that the local school system is enforcing school start times that are consistent with recommendations from the Department, the Maryland Department of Health, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

(2) On or before December 1, 2016, the State Board shall provide each local school system with:

(i) Information on methods of efficiently altering current school start times to be consistent with recommendations; and

(ii) The criteria established in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(g) An Orange Ribbon for Healthy School Hours certification granted under subsection (d) or (e) of this section shall be renewed each year if the local school system presents evidence that the local school system is in compliance with this section.

(h) The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out the requirements of this section.
Md. Code, Education § 7-448 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 7 / Subtitle 4 / Section 7-448
§7–448.
Status: in_force

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

(2) “Electric retractable room partition” means a room partition, divider, curtain, or any other similar device that is opened and retracted by operation of an electric motor.

(3) “School employee” means an employee of a public school or nonpublic school.

(b) A school employee may not operate an electric retractable room partition in a school building unless:

(1) The partition includes a safety sensor that automatically stops the movement of the partition when a body passes between the leading edge and a wall, an opposing partition, or the stacking area of the partition;

(2) No students are present in the school building; or

(3) The room or area where the partition is located is locked or otherwise free of or inaccessible to students.

(c) Any annual safety review, evaluation, or exercise for school employees in a school building with an electric retractable room partition shall include information and demonstrations, as appropriate, regarding the safe operation of the electric retractable room partition in accordance with subsections (b) and (d) of this section.

(d) The Department shall:

(1) Develop and disseminate to each county board and each nonpublic school model safety guidelines regarding the operation of electric retractable room partitions; and

(2) Publish the model safety guidelines on its public website.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 7-102 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-102
§7–102.
Status: in_force

The purposes of this title are to benefit and protect the public and to promote the public welfare by regulating persons who practice forestry in the State.
Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 7-105 — MD Code / Article gca / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-105
§7–105.
Status: in_force

By doing intrastate, interstate, or foreign business in this State, a foreign corporation assents to the laws of this State.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7-212 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-212
§7–212.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before July 1, 2008, the Commission shall adopt regulations governing the purchase of liquid–immersed distribution transformers by electric companies.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the regulations shall be consistent with the regulations adopted by the U.S. Department of Energy.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the regulations shall ensure that, subject to availability, purchases of liquid–immersed distribution transformers by electric companies occurring on or after January 1, 2009, are based on the life–cycle cost methodology contained in Section 2 of Standard TP–1–2002 published by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

(2) The regulations adopted under this section may not apply to an electric cooperative that supplies electricity to less than 60,000 electric meters in the State.

(d) For electric companies that maintain inventories of distribution transformers in the State for installation in adjacent service areas outside of the State, the Commission may also consider additional inventory management costs as costs for inclusion within the life–cycle cost methodology to be used by electric companies for purposes of this section.
Md. Code, Environment § 7-239.3 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-239.3
§7–239.
Status: in_force

§7–239.3.

(a) A chemical warfare material that is a solid waste is a controlled hazardous substance.

(b) (1) Subject to § 7–239.5 of this subtitle, this subsection does not apply to the incineration of chemical warfare materials at a research facility if the incineration is done for research, development, or demonstration purposes.

(2) In addition to any other applicable requirements, the Department may not issue a permit for the construction, material alteration, or operation of a controlled hazardous substance facility to be used for the treatment by incineration of a chemical warfare material unless:

(i) The permit applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Department prior to issuance of a controlled hazardous substance facility permit:

1. That the proposed incinerator technology has consistently met all applicable federal and State performance standards in an operational facility comparable to the proposed facility for a period of time and under conditions acceptable to the Department;

2. That emissions and monitoring data from a comparable facility demonstrate compliance with State toxic air pollutant standards established under Title 2 of this article;

3. That a destruction and removal efficiency of 99.9999 percent is achievable for each chemical warfare material to be incinerated at the facility;

4. That the applicant has made adequate provision to support and fund the development of a plan that demonstrates the capability of removing, sheltering, and protecting persons from the largest area at risk from a worst–case release, as defined by the Department;

5. That an emergency preparedness plan has been developed with adequate public participation that provides training, coordination, and equipment necessary for State and local emergency response personnel and community members to respond to a release of a chemical warfare material from the proposed facility; and

6. That the emergency preparedness plan has been presented at public meetings in each county potentially impacted by a worst–case release;

(ii) The Department finds that the applicant has fully evaluated all reasonable alternative methods for treatment or disposal including transport to a less populated disposal site in order to create less risk of release or harm to the general public or the environment; and

(iii) The local governing body of each county and municipal corporation included in the worst–case release has a reasonable opportunity to review and provide comment on the facility permit application and the emergency preparedness plan under item (i)5 of this paragraph.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 7-208 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-208
§7–208.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may require an applicant or licensee to submit to a mental or physical examination by a health care practitioner designated by the Board, if:

(1) When investigating an allegation brought against an applicant or licensee under this title, the Board finds reasonable evidence indicating that the applicant or licensee cannot practice mortuary science or funeral direction competently;

(2) The Board:

(i) Makes a written request for the applicant or licensee to submit to the examination;

(ii) Provides the applicant or licensee with a list of three health care practitioners from which the applicant may choose a health care practitioner to conduct the examination; and

(iii) Pays the cost of the examination in accordance with subsection (c) of this section; and

(3) The applicant or licensee:

(i) Consents to submit to the examination; and

(ii) Waives any claim or privilege as to the examination report.

(b) An evaluation report of a health care practitioner designated by the Board is confidential except as to contested case proceedings as defined by the Administrative Procedure Act.

(c) (1) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, an applicant who does not hold a valid license with the Board shall pay the reasonable cost of any examination made under this section.

(ii) If the applicant is deemed competent to practice mortuary science or funeral direction as a result of the evaluation, the Board shall reimburse the applicant for the reasonable cost of the evaluation that was performed.

(2) The Board shall pay the reasonable cost of an examination made under this section for a licensee of the Board.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 7-222 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 7 / Subtitle 2 / Section 7-222
§7–222.
Status: in_force

Unless a person and the Comptroller or any duly authorized agent or representative designated by the Comptroller have entered into an agreement for the payment of the person’s indebtedness to the State and the payments are current or unless, for good cause shown, the Board of Public Works grants a waiver, the Comptroller, the Chief Deputy Comptroller, or a deputy comptroller may not issue to a person a warrant for payment of a claim due to the person in the person’s own right, if the person owes $50 or more to the State, a unit of the State government, or any governmental entity under the control of the State.
Md. Code, Tax - General § 7-120 — MD Code / Article gtg / Title 7 / Subtitle 1 / Section 7-120
§7–120.
Status: in_force

Unless the death taxes are paid within 60 days after the agreement is filed, interest and penalties shall accrue on the amount determined in the agreement, but the time between the decedent’s death and the filing may not be included in computing the interest and penalties.