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MD. Election Law Code Ann. §  13-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Election Law|Title 13 - Campaign Finance|Subtitle 4 - Campaign Materials|Part I - General Provisions|Section 13-403 - Retention of Copies

    (a)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, each campaign finance entity, each person required to register under § 13–306(b) of this title, and each person required to register under § 13–307(b) of this title that is responsible for, publisher of, and distributor of, an item of campaign material shall keep a sample copy of the item for at least 1 year after the general election next following the date when the item was published or distributed.        (2)    For each item of campaign material disseminated through the Internet, the sample copy shall be:            (i)    a paper facsimile; or            (ii)    a copy on an electronic medium that can be produced as a paper facsimile on request.    (b)    Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to a billboard or a sign.
MD. Election Law Code Ann. §  13-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Election Law|Title 13 - Campaign Finance|Subtitle 4 - Campaign Materials|Part I - General Provisions|Section 13-404 - Regulations Governing Electronic Media

    (a)    In this section, “electronic media” means any electronic medium, except television or radio, that may be used to transmit campaign material.    (b)    The State Board shall adopt regulations governing the application of §§ 13–401 and 13–403 of this subtitle to campaign material transmitted through electronic media.    (c)    The regulations adopted by the State Board under this section:        (1)    shall define what constitutes “publication” or “distribution” of campaign material through electronic media under § 1–101(k) of this article;        (2)    shall require public disclosure of the identity of persons who are responsible for transmitting campaign material through electronic media; and        (3)    may modify the requirements of §§ 13–401 and 13–403 of this subtitle as they apply to electronic media to the extent necessary to accommodate a particular technology.
MD. Election Law Code Ann. §  13-405.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Election Law|Title 13 - Campaign Finance|Subtitle 4 - Campaign Materials|Part I - General Provisions|Section 13-405.1 - Investigation of Potential Violations of 13-401 or 13-405 by State Administrator; Injunctions

    (a)    (1)    The State Administrator may investigate a potential violation of § 13–401 or § 13–405 of this subtitle by a purchaser of a qualifying paid digital communication.        (2)    In furtherance of an investigation under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the State Administrator may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of records.        (3)    A subpoena issued under this subsection shall be served in accordance with the Maryland Rules.        (4)    If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this subsection, on petition of the State Administrator, a circuit court of competent jurisdiction may compel compliance with the subpoena.    (b)    (1)    At the conclusion of an investigation under subsection (a)(1) of this section, subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the State Board may request that the Attorney General institute an action in a circuit court for injunctive relief in accordance with the Maryland Rules to:            (i)    require a purchaser of a qualifying paid digital communication to comply with § 13–401 or § 13–405 of this subtitle; or            (ii)    require an online platform to remove a qualified paid digital communication that does not comply with § 13–401 of this subtitle or if the purchaser of the communication does not comply with § 13–405 of this subtitle.        (2)    Before requesting that the Attorney General seek an injunction under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the State Board shall:            (i)    notify a purchaser of a qualifying paid digital communication who is the subject of an investigation of the circumstances that gave rise to the investigation; and            (ii)    provide the person reasonable opportunity to be heard at a public meeting of the State Board.        (3)    A circuit court may grant injunctive relief under this subsection only if the Attorney General shows by clear and convincing evidence that a violation of § 13–401 or § 13–405 of this subtitle is being committed.        (4)    A person who violates an injunction issued under this subsection is subject to the penalties provided in § 13–605(b) of this title.
MD. Election Law Code Ann. §  13-405.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Election Law|Title 13 - Campaign Finance|Subtitle 4 - Campaign Materials|Part I - General Provisions|Section 13-405.2 - Currency Requirements for Purchase or Sale of Campaign Material or Electioneering Communication

    (a)    In this section, “electioneering communication” has the meaning stated in § 13–307(a) of this title.    (b)    A person may not purchase campaign material or an electioneering communication using any currency other than United States currency.    (c)    A person may not willfully and knowingly sell campaign material or an electioneering communication to a person who uses any currency other than United States currency to pay for the campaign material or electioneering communication.
MD. Election Law Code Ann. §  13-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Election Law|Title 13 - Campaign Finance|Subtitle 4 - Campaign Materials|Part II - Legislative Newsletters|Section 13-406 - Definitions

    (a)    In this Part II of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Incumbent” means a member of the General Assembly.    (c)    “Publication expense” means an expenditure relating to writing, publishing, printing, issuing, mailing, or distributing an unofficial legislative newsletter.    (d)    “Unofficial legislative newsletter” means an unsolicited document used by an incumbent, without supervision by or coordination with the General Assembly, to disseminate information to a constituent, voter, or potential voter about:        (1)    the incumbent’s performance in legislative office; or        (2)    one or more issues of public interest chosen by the incumbent.
MD. Election Law Code Ann. §  13-407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Election Law|Title 13 - Campaign Finance|Subtitle 4 - Campaign Materials|Part II - Legislative Newsletters|Section 13-407 - Scope of Part

    Part II of this subtitle does not restrict the use by the General Assembly of any funds appropriated in the State budget.
MD. Election Law Code Ann. §  13-408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Election Law|Title 13 - Campaign Finance|Subtitle 4 - Campaign Materials|Part II - Legislative Newsletters|Section 13-408 - Payment of Publication Expenses

    (a)    Publication expenses may not be paid from public funds.    (b)    Publication expenses:        (1)    may be paid by an authorized candidate campaign committee of the incumbent if the authorized candidate campaign committee complies with all other requirements of this title regarding expenditures and campaign material; and        (2)    may not be paid from the personal funds of any individual.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 4 - Asbestos Removal|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 6-402 - Legislative Policy

    The General Assembly finds:        (1)    That exposure to asbestos, a known carcinogenic agent, creates a significant hazard to the health of the people of this State;        (2)    That projects to remove asbestos expose increasing numbers of asbestos removers to this hazard;        (3)    That it is in the public interest to protect asbestos removers from this hazard by requiring adherence to strict safety standards on asbestos removal projects; and        (4)    That stricter penalties and independent testing are needed to safeguard the health of asbestos removers in the State.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 4 - Asbestos Removal|Part II - Powers and Duties of Department|Section 6-405 - Power to Waive License Requirement in Emergency

    In an emergency that results from a sudden, unexpected event that is not a planned renovation or demolition, the Department may waive the requirement for a license.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 4 - Asbestos Removal|Part II - Powers and Duties of Department|Section 6-406 - Rules and Regulations; On-Site Inspections

    The Department:         (1)    Shall adopt the rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle; and        (2)    At least once a year, during an actual removal or encapsulation project, shall conduct an on-site inspection of each licensee’s procedures for removing and encapsulating asbestos.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-409 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 4 - Asbestos Removal|Part III - Licensing|Section 6-409 - License Required

    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a business entity or public unit shall be licensed by the Department before the business entity or public unit removes or encapsulates any asbestos in this State.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-410 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 4 - Asbestos Removal|Part III - Licensing|Section 6-410 - Qualifications for License

    (a)    To qualify for a license, a business entity or public unit shall meet the requirements of this section.    (b)    Each employee or agent of the business entity or public unit who will come in contact with asbestos or who will be responsible for removal or encapsulation of asbestos shall:        (1)    Be familiar with federal standards for asbestos removal and encapsulation; and        (2)    Have completed a course of instruction on asbestos removal and encapsulation approved by the Department.    (c)    The business entity or public unit shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department that the business entity or public unit:        (1)    Is capable of complying with all applicable standards of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the Commissioner of Labor and Industry acting under the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Act; and        (2)    Has access to at least 1 approved asbestos disposal site for deposit of all asbestos waste that the business entity or public unit will generate during the term of the license.    (d)    The business entity or public unit shall meet any other standards that the Department sets.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-411 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 4 - Asbestos Removal|Part III - Licensing|Section 6-411 - Applications for Licenses

    (a)    To apply for a license, a business entity or public unit shall:        (1)    Submit an application to the Department on the form that the Department requires; and        (2)    Pay to the Department the application fee set by the Department.    (b)    The application form shall include:        (1)    The name and address of the business entity or public unit;        (2)    A description of the protective clothing and respirators that the business entity or public unit will use;        (3)    The name and address of each asbestos disposal site that the business entity or public unit will use;        (4)    A description of the site decontamination procedures that the business entity or public unit will use;        (5)    A description of the removal and encapsulation methods that the business entity or public unit will use;        (6)    A description of the procedures that the business entity or public unit will use for handling waste containing asbestos;        (7)    A description of the air monitoring procedures that the business entity or public unit will use;        (8)    A description of the final clean-up procedures that the business entity or public unit will use;        (9)    The signature of the chief executive officer of the business entity or the chief executive officer’s designee, or the signature of a representative of the public unit; and        (10)    Any other information that the Department requires.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-412 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 4 - Asbestos Removal|Part III - Licensing|Section 6-412 - Scope of License

    A license authorizes the licensee to remove or encapsulate asbestos while the license is effective.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-413 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 4 - Asbestos Removal|Part III - Licensing|Section 6-413 - Term and Renewal of Licenses

    (a)    A license expires on the first anniversary of its effective date, unless the license is renewed for a 1–year term as provided in this section.    (b)    At least 1 month before the license expires, the Department shall send to the licensee, by first–class mail to the last known address of the licensee, a renewal notice that states:        (1)    The date on which the current license expires;        (2)    The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Department for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and        (3)    The amount of the renewal fee.    (c)    Before the license expires, the licensee periodically may renew it for an additional 1–year term, if the business entity or public unit:        (1)    Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;        (2)    Pays to the Department the renewal fee that the Department sets; and        (3)    Submits to the Department a renewal application on the form that the Department requires.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-414 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 4 - Asbestos Removal|Part III - Licensing|Section 6-414 - Required Records

    (a)    Each licensee shall:        (1)    Keep a record of each asbestos removal or encapsulation project that it performs; and        (2)    Make that record available to the Department at any reasonable time.    (b)    The records required by this section shall be kept for at least 6 years.    (c)    The records required by this section shall include:        (1)    The name and address of the individual who supervised the asbestos removal;        (2)    The location of and a description of the project and the amount of asbestos material that was removed;        (3)    The starting and completion dates of each instance of removal;        (4)    A summary of the procedures that were used to comply with all applicable standards;        (5)    The name and address of each asbestos disposal site where the waste containing asbestos was deposited; and        (6)    Any other information that the Department requires.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-414.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 4 - Asbestos Removal|Part III - Licensing|Section 6-414.1 - Notice of Removal or Encapsulation

    (a)    Except in emergency situations, before any business entity or public unit licensed under this subtitle removes or encapsulates any asbestos, the business entity or public unit shall notify the Department of:        (1)    The location of the removal or encapsulation work; and        (2)    The approximate amount of asbestos or asbestos-containing materials to be removed or encapsulated.    (b)    Except in emergency situations and except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, at least 3 days before a business entity or public unit removes or encapsulates asbestos at a work site or asbestos project that is a National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) project, the business entity or public unit shall:        (1)    Post the number of signs that the Department requires to inform the public in the immediate vicinity that asbestos abatement is being performed; and        (2)    Keep the sign posted until the Department receives written notice that the results of air monitoring in the area meet the requirements established in the regulations adopted under this section.    (c)    For any asbestos project conducted at an electric generating station or at any other utility-controlled facility which is not routinely accessible by the public, a utility company shall be exempt from the requirements of subsection (b) of this section but shall be required to comply with any federal requirements regarding the posting of signs.    (d)    The Department shall adopt regulations concerning the size, type, placement, and numbers of signs that a business entity or public unit shall post at a work site or asbestos project that is a NESHAP project.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-415 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 4 - Asbestos Removal|Part III - Licensing|Section 6-415 - Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds

    Subject to the hearing provisions of this subtitle, the Department may reprimand any licensee, or suspend or revoke any license, if the licensee:         (1)    Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license;        (2)    Fails at any time to meet:            (i)    The qualifications for a license; or            (ii)    Any rule or regulation that the Department adopts under this subtitle; or        (3)    Fails to meet any applicable federal or State standard for removal or encapsulation of asbestos.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-416 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 4 - Asbestos Removal|Part III - Licensing|Section 6-416 - Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Department takes any action under § 6-415 of this subtitle, it shall give the licensee against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing.    (b)    The Department shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-417 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 4 - Asbestos Removal|Part III - Licensing|Section 6-417 - Accreditation of Individuals

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Business entity” includes any person designated to manage or supervise the removal or encapsulation of asbestos.        (3)    “Independent testing organization” means an entity that:            (i)    Is not in any way affiliated with a business entity that employs an individual to remove or encapsulate asbestos in the State; and            (ii)    Does not provide a training program.    (b)    (1)    Unless the individual is accredited by the Department, an individual may not engage in an asbestos occupation.        (2)    The Department shall accredit an individual only upon verifying that the individual:            (i)    Is at least 18 years old;            (ii)    Has either:                1.    Successfully completed a training program and any required refresher program approved by the Department or the United States Environmental Protection Agency; or                2.    Acquired and maintained current accreditation from an EPA–approved state accreditation plan of another state; and            (iii)    Has passed an applicable asbestos occupation examination provided and administered by the Department or by an independent testing organization acting on behalf of the Department.        (3)    The Department may accept as proof of accreditation a certificate showing successful completion of any approved training program and examination, and any required refresher program.        (4)    (i)    A business entity may provide a training program.            (ii)    A business entity that provides a training program may not administer an asbestos occupation examination.    (c)    (1)    The Department shall adopt regulations establishing standards and procedures that are consistent with federal law for the accreditation of asbestos occupations.        (2)    The regulations shall include standards for:            (i)    Training course approval and review;            (ii)    Examinations for accreditation of applicants;            (iii)    Annual refresher courses and renewal of accreditation;            (iv)    Denial, suspension, and revocation of accreditation; and            (v)    Procedures for implementing this accreditation plan.    (d)    The Department shall set reasonable fees sufficient to cover the Department’s direct and indirect costs in administering the examination, approving training programs, including the cost of applications, issuance and renewal of training course approvals and reviews, on–site audits, record keeping, and other related activities.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-419 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 4 - Asbestos Removal|Part IV - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 6-419 - Removing or Encapsulating Asbestos Without License

    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a business entity or public unit may not remove or encapsulate asbestos in this State without a license.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-420 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 4 - Asbestos Removal|Part IV - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 6-420 - Issuance of Complaints and Orders

    (a)    The Department shall issue a written complaint if the Department has reasonable grounds to believe that the person to whom the complaint is directed has violated:        (1)    This subtitle;        (2)    Any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle; or        (3)    Any order, permit, or certificate issued by the Department under this subtitle.    (b)    A complaint issued under this section shall:        (1)    Specify the provision that allegedly has been violated; and        (2)    State the alleged facts that constitute the violation.    (c)    After or concurrently with service of a complaint under this subtitle, the Department may:        (1)    Issue an order that requires the person to whom it is directed to take corrective action within a time set in the order;        (2)    Send a written notice that requires the person to whom it is directed to file a written report about the alleged violation; or        (3)    Send a written notice that requires the person to whom the notice is directed:            (i)    To appear at a hearing held in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act before the Department at a time and place the Department sets to answer the allegations of a complaint; or            (ii)    To file a written report and also appear at a hearing held in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act before the Department at a time and place the Department sets to answer the charges in the complaint.    (d)    Any order issued under this section is effective immediately, according to its terms, when it is served.