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MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  15-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 15 - Research Facilities That Use Dogs or Cats|Section 15-101 - Adoption of Dog or Cat Used for Scientific Research

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Animal rescue organization” includes:            (i)    A nonprofit organization incorporated for the purpose of rescuing animals in need and finding permanent adoptive homes for the animals; and            (ii)    A government–operated animal control unit that provides animals for adoption.        (3)    “Research facility” includes:            (i)    A higher education research facility;            (ii)    A scientific research facility;            (iii)    A medical research facility; and            (iv)    A product testing facility.        (4)    “Scientific research purposes” includes:            (i)    Investigation;            (ii)    Experimentation;            (iii)    Instruction; and            (iv)    Testing.    (b)    This section applies to a dog or cat that, in the determination of an attending veterinarian, is suitable for adoption.    (c)    A research facility located in the State in which dogs or cats are used for scientific research purposes shall take reasonable steps to provide for the adoption of a dog or cat that, in the determination of the research facility, is no longer needed for scientific research purposes by:        (1)    Establishing a private placement process to provide for the adoption of a dog or cat;        (2)    Establishing a list of animal rescue organizations that are approved by the research facility and are willing to take a dog or cat from the research facility; and        (3)    Offering the dog or cat to the animal rescue organizations identified in the list established under item (2) of this subsection if the research facility is unable to place the dog or cat through its private placement process.    (d)    A research facility may enter into a collaborative agreement with an animal rescue organization for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this section.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  16-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 16 - Maryland Produce Safety Program|Section 16-101 - Definitions [Title Subject to Contingent Abrogation]

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Covered activity” has the meaning stated in 21 C.F.R. § 112.3, as amended.    (c)    “Covered farm” means a farm or a farm mixed–type facility for which, on a rolling basis, the average annual monetary value of produce sold during the previous 3–year period is more than $25,000, adjusted for inflation using 2011 as the baseline year for calculating the adjustment.    (d)    “Covered produce” has the meaning stated in 21 C.F.R. § 112.3, as amended.    (e)    “Farm” has the meaning stated in 21 C.F.R. § 112.3, as amended.    (f)    “Federal standards” means the federal standards established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under 21 C.F.R. Part 112, as amended, for growing, harvesting, packing, and holding produce for human consumption.    (g)    “Mixed–type facility” has the meaning stated in 21 C.F.R. § 112.3, as amended.    (h)    “Program” means the Maryland Produce Safety Program.    (i)    “Qualified exemption” means a qualified exemption granted by the Secretary to a farm in accordance with 21 C.F.R. § 112.5, as amended.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  16-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 16 - Maryland Produce Safety Program|Section 16-102 - Program Established [Title Subject to Contingent Abrogation]

    (a)    There is a Maryland Produce Safety Program in the Department.    (b)    The purpose of the Program is to reduce the risk of adverse impacts on human health from the consumption of contaminated produce.    (c)    The Program shall conform with the federal standards for growing, harvesting, packing, and holding produce for human consumption.    (d)    (1)    The Secretary shall administer and enforce the Program.        (2)    The Secretary may:            (i)    Delegate the Secretary’s authority to enforce the standards for sprouts established under 21 C.F.R. Part 112, Subpart M, to the Secretary of Health;            (ii)    Grant a qualified exemption to a farm; and            (iii)    On notice and opportunity to be heard, and in accordance with 21 C.F.R. Part 112, Subpart R, suspend or revoke a qualified exemption granted to a farm by the Secretary.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  16-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 16 - Maryland Produce Safety Program|Section 16-103 - Compliance With Program and Federal Requirements [Title Subject to Contingent Abrogation]

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, when conducting a covered activity on covered produce, a covered farm shall comply with the requirements of the Program.    (b)    When conducting a covered activity on covered produce, a farm that has a qualified exemption shall comply with:        (1)    The requirements established under 21 C.F.R. Part 112, Subparts A, O, Q, and R, as amended; and        (2)    The modified requirements established under 21 C.F.R. § 112.6(b).
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  16-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 16 - Maryland Produce Safety Program|Section 16-104 - Records; Confidentiality [Title Subject to Contingent Abrogation]

    (a)    A covered farm, including a farm that has a qualified exemption, shall:        (1)    Keep and maintain accurate records in accordance with the requirements of the Program; and        (2)    Make any record required to be kept under item (1) of this subsection available to the Secretary on request.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, any record submitted to the Secretary under subsection (a) of this section is confidential and not subject to disclosure under the Maryland Public Information Act.        (2)    The Secretary may disclose records:            (i)    To the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; and            (ii)    In any enforcement proceeding by the Secretary.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  16-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 16 - Maryland Produce Safety Program|Section 16-105 - Inspections by Secretary; Stop-Sale Orders [Title Subject to Contingent Abrogation]

    (a)    The Secretary may:        (1)    Enter a covered farm, including a farm that has a qualified exemption, at a reasonable time, to inspect farm facilities, covered produce inventory, and any records that are required to be kept under § 16–104 of this title;        (2)    Copy any record that is required to be kept under § 16–104 of this title;        (3)    Take a reasonable sample of covered produce inventory to determine whether the farm is in compliance with the requirements of the Program; and        (4)    Enter a farm that claims it is not subject to the requirements of the Program, based on the average annual monetary value of produce sold by the farm during the previous 3–year period, to inspect and verify the farm’s produce sales records.    (b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, if the Secretary finds that a farm is in violation of the requirements of the Program, the Secretary may issue and enforce a written or printed stop–sale order to the farm.        (2)    A stop–sale order issued by the Secretary under this subsection shall remain in effect until the Secretary:            (i)    Finds the farm to be in compliance with the requirements of the Program; and            (ii)    Provides a written release from the stop–sale order.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  16-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 16 - Maryland Produce Safety Program|Section 16-106 - Regulations [Title Subject to Contingent Abrogation]

    The Secretary may adopt regulations to carry out this title, including requirements for the registration of farms that are subject to this title.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  16-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 16 - Maryland Produce Safety Program|Section 16-107 - Action for Injunction [Title Subject to Contingent Abrogation]

    (a)    The Secretary may bring an action for an injunction against a person to:        (1)    Enforce the requirements of the Program;        (2)    Enforce an order issued by the Secretary under this title; or        (3)    Prevent or restrain a violation of this title.    (b)    In an action for an injunction brought under this section, the Secretary does not have to allege or prove that:        (1)    An adequate remedy at law does not exist; or        (2)    Substantial or irreparable damage would result from the continued violations.    (c)    An injunction instituted under this section shall be issued without bond.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  16-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 16 - Maryland Produce Safety Program|Section 16-108 - Detention of Covered Produce [Title Subject to Contingent Abrogation]

    (a)    If the Secretary finds that covered produce is in violation of the requirements of the Program, the Secretary may detain the covered produce for a period that does not exceed 30 consecutive days.    (b)    Any covered produce detained by the Secretary under this section shall be detained pending condemnation proceedings or notification of any federal or other governmental authority having jurisdiction over the covered produce.    (c)    A person may not remove any covered produce detained by the Secretary under this section until the Secretary releases the covered produce.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  16-109 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 16 - Maryland Produce Safety Program|Section 16-109 - Condemnation of Covered Produce [Title Subject to Continent Abrogation]

    (a)    If the Secretary finds that covered produce is in violation of the requirements of the Program, the Secretary may file a petition for condemnation of the covered produce in the circuit court of the county in which the covered produce was found.    (b)    If a circuit court issues an order for condemnation of covered produce based on a finding that the produce is adulterated and unfit for human consumption, the finding shall be based on scientific fact, information, or criteria.    (c)    (1)    Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, if a circuit court issues an order for condemnation of covered produce under this section, the covered produce shall be disposed of in the manner the court orders.        (2)    If a circuit court orders the sale of covered produce:            (i)    The proceeds from the sale, less the expenses associated with the condemnation procedure, including court costs, fees, and storage costs, shall be paid into the General Fund of the State; and            (ii)    The sale of covered produce shall comply with the requirements of the Program.        (3)    On execution and delivery of a good and sufficient bond prohibiting the sale or any other disposal of the covered produce that would violate the requirements of the Program, the circuit court may order that the covered produce be delivered to the owner of the covered produce, subject to the supervision of the Secretary.    (d)    If the circuit court orders covered produce to be condemned, after the covered produce is released under bond or destroyed, the person intervening as a claimant of the covered produce is responsible for expenses associated with the condemnation procedure, including court costs, fees, and storage costs.    (e)    (1)    All proceedings held under this section shall be at the suit of and in the name of the State.        (2)    Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, to the extent possible, the proceedings for libel actions shall conform to the proceedings for admiralty actions.        (3)    Either party in a libel action may demand a jury trial of any issue of fact joined in any case.    (f)    This section may not be construed to limit or alter any other authority provided in State or federal law for condemnation or seizure.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  16-110 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 16 - Maryland Produce Safety Program|Section 16-110 - Subpoenas; Administrative Search Warrants [Title Subject to Contingent Abrogation]

    (a)    The Secretary may:        (1)    Issue a subpoena to compel testimony or the production of any record required to be kept under § 16–104 of this title; and        (2)    File a petition in a court of competent jurisdiction for an order of contempt against a person that, without lawful excuse, fails to obey the subpoena.    (b)    (1)    The Secretary may apply to a judge of the District Court or a circuit court for an administrative search warrant to enter a private premises to conduct any inspection required or authorized by law to determine compliance with the requirements of the Program.        (2)    An application for an administrative search warrant under this section shall:            (i)    Be in writing;            (ii)    Be verified by the applicant; and            (iii)    Describe the premises to be searched and the nature, scope, and purpose of the search.        (3)    A judge who receives an application for an administrative search warrant may issue a warrant on a finding that:            (i)    The scope of the proposed search is reasonable; and            (ii)    A request to enter the premises has otherwise been denied.        (4)    (i)    An administrative search warrant issued under this section shall specify the location of the premises to be searched.            (ii)    A search conducted in accordance with an administrative search warrant issued under this section may not exceed the limits specified in the warrant.        (5)    An administrative search warrant issued under this section shall be executed and returned to the issuing judge:            (i)    Within the period specified in the warrant, which may not exceed 30 days after the date of issuance; or            (ii)    Within 15 days after the date of issuance, if no period is specified in the warrant.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  16-111 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 16 - Maryland Produce Safety Program|Section 16-111 - Penalties and Fines [Title Subject to Contingent Abrogation]

    (a)    A person that violates this title is subject to the penalties and fines set forth in Title 12 of this article.    (b)    (1)    Instead of or in addition to any other penalty authorized under this article, the Secretary may impose a civil penalty on a person not exceeding $5,000 for each violation of:            (i)    This title; or            (ii)    Any order issued by the Secretary under this title.        (2)    Penalties collected by the Secretary under this subsection shall be paid into the General Fund of the State.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  9.5-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 9.5 - Crane Operators|Section 9.5-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Certificate of Competence” means certification obtained by a person through any organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), or the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) that states the holder of the certificate demonstrates knowledge of and training in safe crane operating procedures.    (c)    “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Labor and Industry in the Division of Labor and Industry in the Department.    (d)    (1)    “Crane” means a machine for lifting, lowering, and horizontally moving a load, that has a hoisting mechanism that is an integral part of the machine.        (2)    “Crane” includes tower cranes.        (3)    “Crane” does not include:            (i)    aircraft;            (ii)    a bucket truck;            (iii)    a digger derrick truck;            (iv)    a fork lift;            (v)    a knuckle boom;            (vi)    a trolley boom;            (vii)    a hydraulic crane;            (viii)    a power–operated derrick; or            (ix)    a public utility company line truck used by a public utility company in the construction or maintenance of its transmission and distribution lines.    (e)    “Crane operator” means a person who operates a crane.    (f)    (1)    “Operate a crane” means to use mechanisms inside a crane to guide the machine in:            (i)    the lifting, moving, positioning, and placing of large and heavy objects, earth, or other materials; or            (ii)    the driving of large objects or materials into the ground.        (2)    “Operate a crane” includes:            (i)    the inspection of a crane;            (ii)    assisting in the erection, adding to, or dismantling of a crane; and            (iii)    the performance of routine maintenance on a crane.        (3)    “Operate a crane” does not include the movement of a crane on a State highway from one location to another location.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  9.5-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 9.5 - Crane Operators|Section 9.5-102 - Certificate of Competence Required

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person may not:        (1)    operate a crane in the State for the purpose of construction work or demolition work unless the person holds a Certificate of Competence; or        (2)    authorize a person to operate a crane in the State for the purpose of construction work or demolition work unless the operator holds a Certificate of Competence.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  9.5-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 9.5 - Crane Operators|Section 9.5-103 - Certificate Must Be Available

    (a)    A crane operator who holds a Certificate of Competence shall:        (1)    carry the Certificate of Competence while operating a crane in the State; and        (2)    make the Certificate of Competence available for inspection on request by the Commissioner, an agent of the Commissioner, or by a law enforcement officer.    (b)    The failure of a crane operator to make the Certificate of Competence available for inspection on request as required under paragraph (a)(2) of this subsection shall be presumptive evidence that the crane operator does not hold a Certificate of Competence.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  9.5-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 9.5 - Crane Operators|Section 9.5-104 - Powers of Commissioner

    (a)    In addition to the powers conferred under this title, the Commissioner may use all powers conferred by law to the Commissioner to implement and enforce the provisions of this title.    (b)    (1)    The Commissioner or an agent of the Commissioner who has reason to believe that a person is or has been operating a crane in the State without a valid Certificate of Competence shall require the crane operator to provide proof that the crane operator holds a Certificate of Competence.        (2)    If a crane operator fails to provide proof of a valid Certificate of Competence under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commissioner or the agent of the Commissioner shall issue a written notice to the person that:            (i)    states that there has been a violation of this title, or regulations adopted under it, if any; and            (ii)    requires the operation of the crane to cease unless operated by a person holding a valid Certificate of Competence.        (3)    If a person fails to comply with a written notice issued under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commissioner may bring an action to enforce the written notice in the county where the crane being operated is located or in the Circuit Court of Baltimore City.    (c)    (1)    A person aggrieved by a decision of the Commissioner under this section may appeal to a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with the Maryland Rules.        (2)    A decision of the Commissioner may not be stayed by the filing of an appeal under this subsection.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  9.5-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 9.5 - Crane Operators|Section 9.5-105 - Violations; Penalties

    A person who violates this title or regulations adopted under this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  9.5-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 9.5 - Crane Operators|Section 9.5-106 - Regulations

    The Commissioner shall adopt regulations to implement, administer, and enforce this title.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  9.5-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 9.5 - Crane Operators|Section 9.5-107 - Short Title

    This title shall be known as the “Maryland Safe Crane Operators Act”.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  10.5-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 10.5 - Oil and Gas Land Professionals|Section 10.5-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    (1)    “Land professional” means a person that, acting on the person’s own behalf or on behalf of a prospective lessee or buyer, negotiates with a property owner for the acquisition of mineral rights in oil or gas in the State.        (2)    “Land professional” does not include a person that negotiates for the acquisition or divestiture of a lessee’s interest in an existing lease for mineral rights in oil or gas.    (c)    (1)    “Mineral rights in oil or gas” means property rights that allow the holder of the rights to enter onto or under the property of another person for the extraction of crude oil, natural gas, or the constituents of crude oil or natural gas.        (2)    “Mineral rights in oil or gas” includes an oil or gas lease.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  10.5-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 10.5 - Oil and Gas Land Professionals|Section 10.5-102 - Registration and Certificate Required

    A person may not operate as a land professional in the State unless the person registers with the Department and is issued a registration certificate under this title.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  10.5-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 10.5 - Oil and Gas Land Professionals|Section 10.5-103 - Registration

    (a)    A person shall register as a land professional by submitting to the Department:        (1)    an initial registration application on the form required by the Department; and        (2)    an initial registration fee set by the Department.    (b)    The Department shall assign a registration number and issue a registration certificate to each person that meets the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.    (c)    A registration under this title is valid for 2 years from the effective date of the registration and may be renewed by submitting to the Department:        (1)    a registration renewal application on the form required by the Department; and        (2)    a registration renewal fee set by the Department.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  10.5-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 10.5 - Oil and Gas Land Professionals|Section 10.5-104 - Proof of Registration to Landowner

    Before obtaining any mineral rights in oil or gas from a property owner, a land professional shall provide to the property owner proof that the land professional is registered under this title.