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MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  5-415 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities|Subtitle 4 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Businesses, Associations, and Charities|Section 5-415 - Immunity -- Carrier Refusing to Deliver Bee Colony

    A transportation company or common carrier is not liable for damages for refusing to deliver a colony, as defined under § 5-501 of the Agriculture Article, not accompanied by the documents required under Title 5, Subtitle 5 of the Agriculture Article.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  5-416 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities|Subtitle 4 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Businesses, Associations, and Charities|Section 5-416 - Immunity -- Member of Lawyer Counseling Committee

    A member of a lawyer counseling committee, defined under § 10-502 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article, who acts in good faith and within the scope of the jurisdiction of the committee is not civilly liable or subject to a disciplinary proceeding for:         (1)    An action as a member of the committee; or        (2)    Giving information to, participating in, or contributing to the functioning of the committee.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  5-417 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities|Subtitle 4 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Businesses, Associations, and Charities|Section 5-417 - Immunity -- Directors of Corporations Generally

    (a)    In this section, “act” has the meaning stated in § 2–405.1 of the Corporations and Associations Article.    (b)    A present or former director of a corporation who while a director acts or acted in accordance with the standard of conduct provided in § 2–405.1 of the Corporations and Associations Article has no liability in any action based on an act of the director.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  5-418 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities|Subtitle 4 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Businesses, Associations, and Charities|Section 5-418 - Immunity -- Charter Provisions Governing Liability of Corporate Directors or Officers

    (a)    The charter, as defined under § 1-101 of the Corporations and Associations Article, of a Maryland corporation may include any provision expanding or limiting the liability of its directors and officers to the corporation or its stockholders for money damages, but may not include any provision that restricts or limits the liability of its directors or officers to the corporation or its stockholders:        (1)    To the extent that it is proved that the person actually received an improper benefit or profit in money, property, or services for the amount of the benefit or profit in money, property, or services actually received;        (2)    To the extent that a judgment or other final adjudication adverse to the person is entered in a proceeding based on a finding in the proceeding that the person’s action, or failure to act, was the result of active and deliberate dishonesty and was material to the cause of action adjudicated in the proceeding; or        (3)    With respect to any action described in subsection (b) of this section.    (b)    This section does not apply to an action brought by or on behalf of a State governmental entity, receiver, conservator, or depositor against a director or officer of:        (1)    A banking institution as defined in § 1-101 of the Financial Institutions Article;        (2)    A credit union as described in § 6-301 of the Financial Institutions Article;        (3)    A savings and loan association as defined in § 8-101 of the Financial Institutions Article; or        (4)    A subsidiary of a banking institution, credit union, or savings and loan association described in this subsection.    (c)    This section may not be construed to affect the liability of a person in any capacity other than the person’s capacity as a director or officer.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  5-419 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities|Subtitle 4 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Businesses, Associations, and Charities|Section 5-419 - Immunity -- Shareholder or Trustee of Real Estate Investment Trust

    (a)    Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, a shareholder or trustee of a real estate investment, defined under Title 8, Subtitle 1 of the Corporations and Associations Article, is not personally liable for the obligations of the real estate investment trust.    (b)    If a trustee otherwise would be liable, the provisions of subsection (a) of this section do not relieve the trustee from any liability to the trust or its security holders for any act that constitutes:        (1)    Bad faith;        (2)    Willful misfeasance;        (3)    Gross negligence; or        (4)    Reckless disregard of the trustee’s duties.    (c)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the declaration of trust of a real estate investment trust may include any provision expanding or limiting the liability of its trustees and officers to the trust or its shareholders for money damages.        (2)    The declaration of trust of a real estate investment trust may not include any provision that restricts or limits the liability of its trustees or officers to the trust or its shareholders:            (i)    To the extent that it is proved that the person actually received an improper benefit or profit in money, property, or services, for the amount of the benefit or profit in money, property, or services actually received; or            (ii)    To the extent that a judgment or other final adjudication adverse to the person is entered in a proceeding based on a finding in the proceeding that the person’s action or failure to act was the result of active and deliberate dishonesty and was material to the cause of action adjudicated in the proceeding.        (3)    This subsection may not be construed to affect the liability of a person in any capacity other than the person’s capacity as a trustee or officer of a real estate investment trust.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  5-420 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities|Subtitle 4 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Businesses, Associations, and Charities|Section 5-420 - Immunity -- New Partner in Existing Partnership

    (a)    In this section, “partnership” has the meaning stated in § 9A-101 of the Corporations and Associations Article.    (b)    A person who is admitted as a partner into an existing partnership is liable for all the obligations of the partnership arising before the person’s admission as though the person had been a partner when the obligations were incurred, except that this liability shall be satisfied only out of the property of the partnership.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  5-421 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities|Subtitle 4 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Businesses, Associations, and Charities|Section 5-421 - Immunity -- Fiduciary Security Transfers

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Assignment” has the meaning stated in Title 15, Subtitle 3 of the Estates and Trusts Article.        (3)    “Corporation” has the meaning stated in Title 15, Subtitle 3 of the Estates and Trusts Article.        (4)    “Fiduciary” has the meaning stated in Title 15, Subtitle 3 of the Estates and Trusts Article.        (5)    “Person” has the meaning stated in Title 15, Subtitle 3 of the Estates and Trusts Article.        (6)    “Transfer” has the meaning stated in Title 15, Subtitle 3 of the Estates and Trusts Article.        (7)    “Transfer agent” has the meaning stated in Title 15, Subtitle 3 of the Estates and Trusts Article.    (b)    A person who participates in the acquisition, disposition, assignment, or transfer of a security by or to a fiduciary, including a person who guarantees the signature of the fiduciary, is not liable for participation in any breach of fiduciary duty by reason of failure to inquire whether the transaction involves a breach unless it is shown that the person acted with actual knowledge that the proceeds of the transaction were being or were to be used wrongfully for the individual benefit of the fiduciary or that the transaction was otherwise in breach of duty.    (c)    If a corporation or transfer agent makes a transfer under an assignment by a fiduciary, a person who guaranteed the signature of the fiduciary is not liable on the guarantee to any person to whom the corporation or transfer agent, by reason of this section or Title 15, Subtitle 3 of the Estates and Trusts Article, incurs no liability.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  5-422 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities|Subtitle 4 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Businesses, Associations, and Charities|Section 5-422 - Immunity -- Governing Bodies as Defined by 14-118 of the Real Property Article

    (a)    In this section, “governing body” has the meaning stated in § 14-118 of the Real Property Article.    (b)    Subject to the provisions of subsection (c) of this section, a person sustaining an injury as a result of the tortious act of an officer or director of a governing body while the officer or director is acting within the scope of the officer’s or director’s duties may recover only in an action brought against the governing body for the actual damages sustained.    (c)    In a proceeding against a governing body, a director or officer of a governing body may not be held personally liable for injuries sustained by a party if the director or officer:        (1)    Acted within the scope of the director’s or officer’s duties;        (2)    Acted in good faith; and        (3)    Did not act in a reckless, wanton, or grossly negligent manner.    (d)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a claimant shall name only the governing body as a party defendant.        (2)    An officer or director of a governing body may be named individually only when the governing body for which the officer or director was acting cannot be determined at the time an action is instituted under this section.        (3)    If an officer or director is named as an individual defendant under this section, the governing body for which the officer or director was acting shall be substituted as the party defendant when its identity reasonably can be determined.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  5-423 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities|Subtitle 4 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Businesses, Associations, and Charities|Section 5-423 - Immunity -- Disclosure of Information Regarding Employee or Former Employee

    (a)    An employer acting in good faith may not be held liable for disclosing any information about the job performance or the reason for termination of employment of an employee or former employee of the employer:        (1)    To a prospective employer of the employee or former employee at the request of the prospective employer, the employee, or former employee; or        (2)    If requested or required by a federal, State, or industry regulatory authority or if the information is disclosed in a report, filing, or other document required by law, rule, order, or regulation of the regulatory authority.    (b)    An employer who discloses information under subsection (a) of this section shall be presumed to be acting in good faith unless it is shown by clear and convincing evidence that the employer:        (1)    Acted with actual malice toward the employee or former employee; or        (2)    Intentionally or recklessly disclosed false information about the employee or former employee.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  5-424 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities|Subtitle 4 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Businesses, Associations, and Charities|Section 5-424 - Immunity -- Veterinary Practitioner

    A licensed veterinary practitioner is immune from any civil liability that results from:        (1)    The actions of a licensed acupuncturist that practices in accordance with § 2–301(g)(11) of the Agriculture Article;        (2)    The actions of a person that:            (i)    Is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized to practice a health occupation under the Health Occupations Article; and            (ii)    Is authorized to practice the health occupation on an animal in accordance with § 2–304 of the Agriculture Article;        (3)    A report in good faith of suspected animal cruelty or animal fighting to a local law enforcement or county animal control agency under § 2–313.1 of the Agriculture Article; or        (4)    The licensed veterinary practitioner’s participation in an investigation of suspected animal cruelty or animal fighting as provided in § 2–313.1(c) of the Agriculture Article.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  5-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities|Subtitle 5 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Governmental|Section 5-501 - Action for Defamation Against Local Government Official

    A civil or criminal action may not be brought against a city or town councilman, county commissioner, county councilman, or similar official by whatever name known, for words spoken at a meeting of the council or board of commissioners or at a meeting of a committee or subcommittee thereof.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  5-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities|Subtitle 5 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Governmental|Section 5-502 - Additional Provisions Governing Immunity

    In addition to the provisions contained in this subtitle, provisions governing the immunity of the State, of its units, and of State personnel are found in Title 12 of the State Government Article.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  5-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities|Subtitle 5 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Governmental|Section 5-503 - Preparation of Complaints in Montgomery County

    In Montgomery County, the following individuals are not liable to any person for advice or help given in the course of employment in connection with the preparation of a complaint:         (1)    A clerk of any court or an employee of a clerk;        (2)    The Sheriff or a deputy sheriff; or        (3)    An employee of the register of wills.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  5-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities|Subtitle 5 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Governmental|Section 5-504 - Immunity -- Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services

    The Alcohol Beverage Services for Montgomery County shall be:        (1)    Immune from all suits for damages; and        (2)    Subject to suit only for the enforcement of contracts made by the Alcohol Beverage Services for Montgomery County.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  5-507 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities|Subtitle 5 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Governmental|Section 5-507 - Immunity -- Municipal Corporations and Officers

    (a)    (1)    An official of a municipal corporation, while acting in a discretionary capacity, without malice, and within the scope of the official’s employment or authority shall be immune as an official or individual from any civil liability for the performance of the action.        (2)    An official of a municipal corporation is not immune from liability for negligence or any other tort arising from the operation of a motor vehicle except as to any claim for damages in excess of the limits of any applicable policy of motor vehicle liability insurance.    (b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a municipal corporation shall provide a defense for an official of the municipal corporation for any act arising within the scope of the official’s employment or authority.        (2)    A municipal corporation shall only provide a defense for an official of the municipal corporation for negligence or any other tort arising from the operation of a motor vehicle as to any claim for damages in excess of the limits of any applicable policy of motor vehicle liability insurance.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  5-508 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities|Subtitle 5 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Governmental|Section 5-508 - Immunity -- Officers or Directors of Public Drainage or Watershed Associations

    An officer or director of a public drainage association or public watershed association, while acting in a discretionary capacity, without malice, and within the scope of the officer’s or director’s employment or authority is immune as an official or individual from civil liability for any act or omission.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  5-509 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities|Subtitle 5 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Governmental|Section 5-509 - Immunity -- Official of Governmental Entity

    (a)    In this section, “official” includes a member of the governing body of a special taxing district.    (b)    This section applies to a special taxing district that:        (1)    Is a unit of government responsible for an area situated solely within a single county;        (2)    Has a governing body elected independently of the county government;        (3)    Is financed with revenues secured wholly or partly from special taxes or assessments imposed on real property situated in the district;        (4)    Performs municipal services for the residents of the district; and        (5)    Was not created for a limited or special purpose.    (c)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, an official of a special taxing district, while acting in a discretionary capacity, without malice, and within the scope of the official’s authority, is immune in an official or individual capacity from civil liability for any act or omission.        (2)    An official of a special taxing district is not immune from liability for negligence or any other tort that arises from the operation of a motor vehicle except as to any claim for damages in excess of the limits of any applicable policy of motor vehicle liability insurance.    (d)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a special taxing district shall provide a defense for an official of the special taxing district for any act or omission that is without malice and that arises within the scope of the official’s authority.        (2)    A special taxing district shall provide only a defense for an official of the special taxing district for negligence or any other tort that arises from the operation of a motor vehicle as to any claim for damages in excess of the limits of any applicable policy of motor vehicle liability insurance.    (e)    A special taxing district may spend revenues for the purposes specified in this section.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  5-512 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities|Subtitle 5 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Governmental|Section 5-512 - Immunity -- Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

    (a)    The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission may raise the defense of partial governmental immunity for any liability exposure:        (1)    In excess of insurance limits;        (2)    If punitive damages are sought; or        (3)    For any other liability exposure not covered by insurance.    (b)    Nothing in this section may be construed to be a waiver of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s total governmental immunity.    (c)    This section is intended to include all claims pending on June 1, 1978, provided that an insurance policy to cover such liability was in effect at the time the claim accrued.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  5-513 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities|Subtitle 5 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Governmental|Section 5-513 - Immunity -- Member of Military Court

    An action or proceeding may not be prosecuted or maintained against a member of a military court described under Title 13, Subtitle 8 of the Public Safety Article, or an officer or person acting under its authority, or reviewing its proceedings on account of the approval or imposition or execution of any sentence, or the imposition or collection of a fine or penalty, or the execution of any warrant, writ, execution, process, or mandate of a military court.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  5-514 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities|Subtitle 5 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Governmental|Section 5-514 - Immunity -- Financial Review Committee in Department of Aging

    Any member of the Financial Review Committee in the Department of Aging acting in good faith and within the scope of the member’s duties is immune from civil liability as a result of those acts.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  5-515 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities|Subtitle 5 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Governmental|Section 5-515 - Immunity -- Guardianship Advisory Board in Department of Aging

    Any member of the Guardianship Advisory Board in the Department of Aging acting in good faith and within the scope of the member’s duties is immune from civil liability as a result of those acts.
MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. §  5-516 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Courts and Judicial Proceedings|Title 5 - Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities|Subtitle 5 - Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Governmental|Section 5-516 - Immunity -- County Insuring Amusement Rides

    A county that merely purchases insurance for a lessee or owner of an amusement ride or amusement attraction, under Title 3 of the Business Regulation Article, is immune from liability for personal injury to individuals arising out of the use of the amusement ride or attraction.