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MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  2-106.13 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 2 - Maryland Department of Labor|Section 2-106.13 - State Barbers and Cosmetologists Boards' Fund

    (a)    In this section, “Fund” means the State Barbers and Cosmetologists Boards’ Fund.    (b)    This section applies to the following occupational licensing boards:        (1)    the State Board of Barbers established under Title 4 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article; and        (2)    the State Board of Cosmetologists established under Title 5 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.    (c)    (1)    There is a State Barbers and Cosmetologists Boards’ Fund in the Department.        (2)    The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.    (d)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided by law, each occupational licensing board described in subsection (b) of this section shall pay all fees collected to the Comptroller.        (2)    The Comptroller shall distribute the fees to the Fund.    (e)    The Fund shall be used to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of each occupational licensing board described in subsection (b) of this section.    (f)    The Secretary or a designee of the Secretary shall administer the Fund.    (g)    The legislative auditor shall audit the accounts and transactions of the Fund as provided in § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.    (h)    At the end of each fiscal year, any unspent and unencumbered portion of the Fund in excess of $100,000 shall revert to the General Fund of the State.    (i)    Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the General Fund of the State.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  2-106.14 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 2 - Maryland Department of Labor|Section 2-106.14 - State Barbers and Cosmetologists Boards' Fund -- Calculation of Fees

    (a)    (1)    In consultation with each board specified under § 2–106.9 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall annually calculate the direct and indirect costs attributable to each board.        (2)    Each board shall establish fees based on the calculations provided by the Secretary under this section.        (3)    Except for examination fees under §§ 4–303 and 5–306 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article, each fee established by an individual board may not be increased annually by more than 12.5% of the existing and corresponding fee of the board.    (b)    In order to establish fees that more equitably distribute the costs associated with the operation of each board among similar boards, the Secretary may average the direct and indirect costs of the boards provided that the boards consent to having their direct and indirect costs averaged together.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  2-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 2 - Maryland Department of Labor|Section 2-107 - Counsel to Department

    (a)    This section does not apply to a unit in the Department to the extent that the unit is authorized by law to employ its own legal adviser or counsel.    (b)    The Attorney General is legal adviser to the Department.    (c)    The Attorney General shall assign to the Department the number of assistant attorneys general authorized by law for the Department and its units.    (d)    (1)    The Attorney General shall designate 1 of the assistant attorneys general assigned to the Department as counsel to the Department. After the Attorney General designates the counsel to the Department, the Attorney General may not reassign the counsel without consulting the Secretary.        (2)    The counsel may have no duty other than to give the legal aid, advice, and counsel required by the Secretary or any other official of the Department, to supervise the other assistant attorneys general assigned to the Department, and to perform for the Department the duties that the Attorney General assigns. The counsel shall perform these duties subject to the control and supervision of the Attorney General.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  2-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 2 - Maryland Department of Labor|Section 2-108 - Units in Department

    (a)    The following units are in the Department:        (1)    the Division of Labor and Industry.        (2)    the Division of Employment and Training.        (3)    the Commissioner of Financial Regulation.        (4)    the State Board of Architects.        (5)    the State Athletic Commission.        (6)    the State Board of Barbers.        (7)    the Board of Boiler Rules.        (8)    the State Collection Agency Licensing Board.        (9)    the State Board of Cosmetologists.        (10)    the State Board of Master Electricians.        (11)    the State Board of Stationary Engineers.        (12)    the State Board for Professional Engineers.        (13)    the State Board of Foresters.        (14)    the State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors.        (15)    the Maryland Home Improvement Commission.        (16)    the State Board of Certified Interior Designers.        (17)    the State Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects.        (18)    the State Board for Professional Land Surveyors.        (19)    the State Board of Pilots.        (20)    the State Board of Plumbing.        (21)    the State Board of Public Accountancy.        (22)    the State Board of Individual Tax Preparers.        (23)    the State Racing Commission.        (24)    the State Real Estate Commission.        (25)    the State Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies, and Home Inspectors.        (26)    the Real Estate Hearing Board.        (27)    the State of Maryland Deposit Insurance Fund Corporation.        (28)    the Maryland Jockey Injury Compensation Fund, Inc.        (29)    the State Amusement Ride Safety Advisory Board.        (30)    the Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Board.        (31)    the Maryland–Bred Race Fund Advisory Committee.        (32)    the Maryland Standardbred Race Fund Advisory Committee.        (33)    the Advisory Council on Prevailing Wage Rates.    (b)    The Department also includes each other unit that is assigned to the Department.    (c)    (1)    Each unit created within the Department shall include at least 1 consumer member.        (2)    Each consumer member of the unit:            (i)    shall be a member of the general public;            (ii)    may not be a licensee or otherwise be subject to regulation by the unit;            (iii)    may not be required to meet the qualifications for the professional members of the unit; and            (iv)    may not, within 1 year before appointment, have had a financial interest in or have received compensation from a person regulated by the unit.        (3)    While a member of the unit, a consumer member may not:            (i)    have a financial interest in or receive compensation from a person regulated by the unit; or            (ii)    grade any examination given by or for the unit.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  2-109 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 2 - Maryland Department of Labor|Section 2-109 - Advisory Units

    (a)    With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary may create advisory units.    (b)    (1)    Each advisory unit created under this section shall include at least 1 consumer member.        (2)    Each consumer member of an advisory unit created under this section shall be a member of the general public.        (3)    A consumer member of an advisory unit created under this section may not be required to meet the qualifications for the professional members of the unit.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  2-110 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 2 - Maryland Department of Labor|Section 2-110 - Advisory Units -- Language Requirements; Interpreters

    (a)    In this section, “license”:        (1)    means any grant of authority to conduct a business or to practice an occupation; and        (2)    includes a certificate, permit, or registration.    (b)    A unit in the Department may not require as a condition for a license an ability to communicate in English, except to the extent that the unit expressly determines that the ability is needed to engage in the business or occupation for which the license is sought.    (c)    (1)    If a unit in the Department determines that the use of an interpreter of a foreign language or sign language will not compromise the integrity of a testing procedure for a license, then, on request, the unit may allow an applicant to use an interpreter during that procedure.        (2)    An applicant who uses an interpreter shall pay the cost of the interpreter.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  2.5-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 2.5 - Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses -- Licensing|Section 2.5-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    (1)    “License” means any grant of authority to an individual to practice an occupation or profession.        (2)    “License” includes a certificate, permit, or registration.    (c)    (1)    “Military spouse” means the spouse of a service member or veteran.        (2)    “Military spouse” includes a surviving spouse of:            (i)    a veteran; or            (ii)    a service member who died before the date on which the application for a license is submitted.    (d)    “Service member” means an individual who is an active duty member of:        (1)    the armed forces of the United States;        (2)    a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States; or        (3)    the National Guard of any state.    (e)    “Unit” means a unit in the Department that is authorized to issue a license.    (f)    “Veteran” means a former service member who was discharged from active duty under circumstances other than dishonorable before the date on which the application for a license is submitted.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  2.5-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 2.5 - Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses -- Licensing|Section 2.5-102 - Scope of Title

    This title does not apply to licenses issued under Title 11, Subtitle 5 or Subtitle 6 of the Financial Institutions Article.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  2.5-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 2.5 - Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses -- Licensing|Section 2.5-103 - Renewal of Licenses; Completion of Continuing Education or Competency Requirements

    A unit may allow an individual licensee who is a member of an armed force deployed outside the State to:        (1)    renew the license after the expiration of the renewal period without payment of a penalty or reinstatement fee if the late renewal is a direct result of the deployment; and        (2)    complete any continuing education or continuing competency requirements for renewal within a reasonable time after renewing the license.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  2.5-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 2.5 - Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses -- Licensing|Section 2.5-104 - Credit for Experience and Training or Education as Service Member

    (a)    In calculating an individual’s years of practice in an occupation or a profession, each unit shall give credit to the individual for all relevant experience as a service member.    (b)    Each unit shall credit any training and education provided by the military and completed by a service member toward any training or education requirements for licensure if the training or education is determined by the unit to be:        (1)    substantially equivalent to the training or education required by the unit; and        (2)    not otherwise contrary to any other licensing requirement.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  2.5-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 2.5 - Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses -- Licensing|Section 2.5-105 - Expedited License

    (a)    (1)    Each unit shall issue an expedited license to a service member, veteran, or military spouse who meets the requirements of this section.        (2)    If a service member, veteran, or military spouse meets the requirements for licensure, a unit shall issue the license within 60 days after receiving a completed application.    (b)    An application for a license shall include the following, in the form and manner required by the unit:        (1)    proof that the applicant is a service member, veteran, or military spouse;        (2)    proof that:            (i)    the applicant has held a valid license in good standing issued in another state for at least 1 year; and            (ii)    each valid license held by the applicant issued in another state is in good standing;        (3)    if the applicant is a service member or veteran, proof that the applicant is assigned to a duty station in the State or has established legal residence in the State;        (4)    if the applicant is a military spouse, proof that the applicant’s spouse is assigned to a duty station in the State or has established legal residence in the State;        (5)    if a criminal background check is required by the unit for licensure, proof of application for a criminal background check;        (6)    proof that the applicant has submitted the full application for licensure; and        (7)    payment of any application fee required by the unit.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  2.5-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 2.5 - Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses -- Licensing|Section 2.5-106 - Temporary License -- Where Other State Requirements Not Equivalent

    (a)    Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a unit may issue a temporary license to a service member, veteran, or military spouse who has held a valid license in good standing issued in another state for less than 1 year, provided that each valid license held by the service member, veteran, or military spouse is in good standing.    (b)    A temporary license issued under this section authorizes the service member, veteran, or military spouse, for a limited period of time, as determined by the unit, to perform services regulated by the unit while the service member, veteran, or military spouse completes additional requirements for licensure in this State.    (c)    A unit may not issue a license under this section if issuance of the license would pose a risk to public health, welfare, or safety.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  2.5-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 2.5 - Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses -- Licensing|Section 2.5-107 - Process Published on Website

    (a)    The Department shall publish prominently on its website:        (1)    the process for obtaining a license from any unit under § 2.5–105 of this title;        (2)    the time period during which a unit is required to issue an expedited license under § 2.5–105(a) of this title; and        (3)    a list of the names of each unit that issues a license under this title and a direct link to each unit’s website.    (b)    Each unit shall publish prominently on its website:        (1)    the process for obtaining a license under § 2.5–105 of this title and, if applicable, § 2.5–106 of this title; and        (2)    the time period during which a unit is required to issue an expedited license under § 2.5–105(a) of this title.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  2.5-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 2.5 - Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses -- Licensing|Section 2.5-108 - Regulations

    Each unit may adopt regulations to carry out this title.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  6.5-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 6.5 - Protection of Charitable Assets|Section 6.5-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    (1)    “Charitable asset” means property that is given, received, or held for a charitable purpose, including all interest in:            (i)    real property; or            (ii)    tangible or intangible personal property.        (2)    “Charitable asset” includes:            (i)    cash;            (ii)    remainder interests;            (iii)    conservation or preservation easements or restrictions; and            (iv)    charitable contributions.        (3)    “Charitable asset” does not include property acquired or held for a for–profit purpose.    (c)    “Charitable purpose” means the relief of poverty, the advancement of education or religion, the promotion of health, the promotion of a governmental purpose, or any other purpose whose achievement is beneficial to the community.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  6.5-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 6.5 - Protection of Charitable Assets|Section 6.5-102 - Powers and Duties of Attorney General

    (a)    The Attorney General shall represent the public interest in the protection of charitable assets and may:        (1)    enforce the application of a charitable asset in accordance with:            (i)    the law and terms governing the use, management, investment, distribution, and expenditure of the charitable asset; and            (ii)    the charitable purpose of the person holding the charitable asset;        (2)    act to prevent or remedy:            (i)    the misapplication, diversion, or waste of a charitable asset; or            (ii)    a breach of fiduciary or other legal duty in the governance, management, or administration of a charitable asset; and        (3)    commence or intervene in an action to:            (i)    prevent, remedy, or obtain damages for:                1.    the misapplication, diversion, or waste of a charitable asset; or                2.    a breach of fiduciary or other legal duty in the governance, management, or administration of a charitable asset;            (ii)    enforce this title; or            (iii)    determine that an asset is a charitable asset.    (b)    If the Attorney General has reason to believe an investigation is necessary to determine whether action may be advisable under this section, the Attorney General may conduct an investigation, including exercising subpoena power.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  6.5-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 6.5 - Protection of Charitable Assets|Section 6.5-103 - Discovery of Misapplication, Diversion, or Waste of Charitable Asset or Breach of Fiduciary Duties

    (a)    If the Secretary of State and the Attorney General find or have reasonable grounds to believe that a person has misapplied, diverted, or wasted a charitable asset or breached a fiduciary or other legal duty in the governance, management, or administration of a charitable asset, the Secretary of State and the Attorney General may enter into a settlement agreement that includes:        (1)    payment by the responsible party of the value by which the charitable asset has been diminished; or        (2)    transfer of the charitable asset to another charitable organization consistent with the charitable asset’s charitable purpose.    (b)    The Attorney General may sue in the circuit court for the county in which the alleged violation occurred for an order that:        (1)    restrains the responsible party from misapplying, diverting, or wasting a charitable asset in the State; and        (2)    secures:            (i)    payment of the value by which the charitable asset has been diminished; or            (ii)    transfer of the charitable asset to another charitable organization consistent with the charitable asset’s charitable purpose.    (c)    The remedies under this section are in addition to and do not limit the powers and duties of the Secretary of State and the Attorney General under § 6–205 of this article or § 6.5–102 of this title.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  6.5-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 6.5 - Protection of Charitable Assets|Section 6.5-104 - Enforcement Subject to Immunities or Limitations on Liability

    Any action or other remedy enforcing this title is subject to any immunity or limitation on liability available under State or federal law or at common law.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  6.5-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 6.5 - Protection of Charitable Assets|Section 6.5-105 - Limitation of Actions

    An action to enforce this title shall be brought within 3 years after the alleged violation occurred.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  8.5-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 8.5 - Household Goods Movers|Section 8.5-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Household goods movers” has the meaning stated in § 14–3101 of the Commercial Law Article.    (c)    “Household goods moving services” has the meaning stated in § 14–3101 of the Commercial Law Article.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  8.5-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 8.5 - Household Goods Movers|Section 8.5-102 - Household Goods Moving Services

    (a)    A person may not provide or offer to provide household goods moving services in the State using a commercial motor vehicle, as defined in 49 C.F.R. 390.5 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, unless the person is registered as a household goods mover under this title.    (b)    This title may not be construed to require registration of:        (1)    employees of a person required to register under subsection (a) of this section; or        (2)    an employee of a person whose goods are being moved.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  8.5-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 8.5 - Household Goods Movers|Section 8.5-103 - Application and Fee

    To apply for registration as a household goods mover, an applicant shall:        (1)    submit to the Department an application on the form provided by the Department; and        (2)    pay the Department an application fee established by the Department.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  8.5-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 8.5 - Household Goods Movers|Section 8.5-104 - Application Requirements

    An applicant for registration shall provide:        (1)    the applicant’s name and all trade names under which the applicant intends to provide household goods moving services in the State;        (2)    the applicant’s physical address, telephone number, and, if applicable, e–mail address;        (3)    (i)    the name of all persons with at least 25% ownership in the applicant’s business; and            (ii)    if a person identified under item (i) of this item has previously applied for registration for another entity, identification of that person and the disposition of the application for the other entity;        (4)    the applicant’s federal employee identification number;        (5)    the name of the applicant’s registered agent in the State;        (6)    the applicant’s U.S. Department of Transportation or State Department of Transportation number;        (7)    insurance carrier and policy number showing liability and cargo coverage with the minimum standards in 49 C.F.R. Part 387.303; and        (8)    proof of workers’ compensation coverage for all covered employees.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  8.5-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 8.5 - Household Goods Movers|Section 8.5-105 - Registration

    (a)    A household goods mover shall pay an annual registration fee established by the Department.    (b)    On approval of a new or renewal application, the Department shall assign a unique registration number and issue an annual registration to the applicant.    (c)    A household goods mover shall retain a copy of its annual registration in each vehicle used to perform household goods moving services.