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MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  13-906 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 13 - Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory|Subtitle 9 - Regulation of Building, Housing, and Related Occupations|Part I - Building and Housing Codes; Regulation of Home Builders|Section 13-906 - St. Mary's County Building Code

    (a)    The County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may adopt a building code to provide for constructing, maintaining, and repairing buildings and other structures.    (b)    (1)    A building code adopted under this section may incorporate by reference all or part of a code proposed by any governmental unit or a trade or professional association for general distribution in printed form as a standard model on any subject relating to constructing, maintaining, or repairing buildings or structures.        (2)    Any later amendment to a code or part of a code that is adopted by reference is not effective until the County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County incorporate the specific amendment into the county’s building code.    (c)    The County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may appoint inspectors to enforce the building code.    (d)    The County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may provide penalties for a violation of the building code.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  13-907 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 13 - Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory|Subtitle 9 - Regulation of Building, Housing, and Related Occupations|Part I - Building and Housing Codes; Regulation of Home Builders|Section 13-907 - Washington County -- Licensing of Home Builders

    (a)    The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted under this section.    (b)    The County Commissioners of Washington County may adopt licensing requirements for home builders.    (c)    The County Commissioners of Washington County may:        (1)    set a license fee; and        (2)    require an applicant or licensee to provide a performance bond.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  13-910 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 13 - Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory|Subtitle 9 - Regulation of Building, Housing, and Related Occupations|Part II - Electrical Codes; Regulation of Electricians; Elevators|Section 13-910 - Adoption of Electrical Codes

    (a)    This section applies to all counties except:        (1)    Anne Arundel County;        (2)    Baltimore City;        (3)    Baltimore County;        (4)    Cecil County;        (5)    Charles County;        (6)    Howard County;        (7)    Prince George’s County;        (8)    Queen Anne’s County; and        (9)    Worcester County.    (b)    The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.    (c)    An electrical code adopted under this section does not apply to:        (1)    electrical equipment or electrical appliances or devices used by public utilities in furnishing their services; or        (2)    work performed by public utilities or their affiliated companies.    (d)    (1)    The governing body of a county may:            (i)    adopt an electrical code;            (ii)    provide for inspections to enforce the code; and            (iii)    impose permit and inspection fees.        (2)    An electrical code adopted by the County Commissioners of Calvert County shall be adopted by ordinance.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  13-911 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 13 - Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory|Subtitle 9 - Regulation of Building, Housing, and Related Occupations|Part II - Electrical Codes; Regulation of Electricians; Elevators|Section 13-911 - Licensing of Electricians

    (a)    This section applies to all counties, except Baltimore City.    (b)    The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.    (c)    In accordance with the Maryland Master Electricians Act, the governing body of a county, by ordinance, may:        (1)    provide for the general licensing of electricians;        (2)    license and establish classifications of electricians;        (3)    establish powers and duties of electrical inspectors, including the authority to issue permits and registrations;        (4)    provide for penalties for a violation of an ordinance adopted under this section;        (5)    establish a Board of Electrical Examiners; and        (6)    establish powers and duties of the Board of Electrical Examiners.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  13-912 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 13 - Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory|Subtitle 9 - Regulation of Building, Housing, and Related Occupations|Part II - Electrical Codes; Regulation of Electricians; Elevators|Section 13-912 - Regulation of Elevators

    (a)    This section applies to all counties except:        (1)    Anne Arundel County;        (2)    Baltimore City;        (3)    Baltimore County;        (4)    Cecil County;        (5)    Charles County;        (6)    Howard County;        (7)    Prince George’s County;        (8)    Queen Anne’s County; and        (9)    Worcester County.    (b)    The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.    (c)    The governing body of a county may:        (1)    require the inspection and licensing of elevators; and        (2)    prohibit the use of an elevator if it is unsafe, dangerous, or unlicensed.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  13-915 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 13 - Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory|Subtitle 9 - Regulation of Building, Housing, and Related Occupations|Part III - Plumbing Codes; Regulation of Plumbers|Section 13-915 - Plumbing Codes; Enforcement

    (a)    This section applies to all counties except:        (1)    Baltimore City;        (2)    Baltimore County; and        (3)    to the extent that an area is under the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, Prince George’s County.    (b)    The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.    (c)    In accordance with the Maryland Plumbing Act, the governing body of a county may:        (1)    adopt a plumbing code;        (2)    provide for inspections to enforce the code; and        (3)    impose permit and inspection fees.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  13-916 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 13 - Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory|Subtitle 9 - Regulation of Building, Housing, and Related Occupations|Part III - Plumbing Codes; Regulation of Plumbers|Section 13-916 - Selected Counties -- Frederick County, Harford County, and Kent County

    (a)    The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.    (b)    (1)    This subsection applies only to Frederick County, Harford County, and Kent County.        (2)    The governing body of a county may:            (i)    adopt regulations for the issuance of plumbing permits for the installation of sanitary systems, plumbing, and plumbing fixtures; and            (ii)    impose a fee for the permits and for enforcement of the permits.    (c)    (1)    This subsection applies only to Frederick County and Harford County.        (2)    The governing body of a county may:            (i)    adopt a plumbing code to regulate the construction of water, sewer, drainage, and sanitary facilities;            (ii)    employ personnel to enforce the code; and            (iii)    provide criminal penalties for a violation of the code.        (3)    (i)    If the County Commissioners of Frederick County adopt a plumbing code, the county commissioners shall appoint an Advisory Plumbing Board.            (ii)    The Advisory Plumbing Board shall consist of an individual designated by the Frederick County health officer, two plumbers, and two other individuals.            (iii)    The Advisory Plumbing Board shall assist in the drafting, adoption, and enforcement of the plumbing code.            (iv)    The term of a member is 4 years.            (v)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Advisory Plumbing Board on October 1, 2013.            (vi)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.            (vii)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    (i)    If the governing body of Harford County adopts a plumbing code, the governing body shall appoint an Advisory Plumbing Board.            (ii)    The Advisory Plumbing Board shall consist of a physician, a plumber, and one other individual to assist in the drafting, adoption, and enforcement of the plumbing code.            (iii)    The term of a member is 4 years.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  13-917 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 13 - Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory|Subtitle 9 - Regulation of Building, Housing, and Related Occupations|Part III - Plumbing Codes; Regulation of Plumbers|Section 13-917 - Washington County -- Licensing of Household Appliance Installers

    (a)    The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted under this section.    (b)    The County Commissioners of Washington County may adopt an ordinance or resolution to license household appliance installers to perform plumbing work incident to the installation of home appliances.    (c)    The County Commissioners of Washington County may require a license fee and a performance bond before granting a license.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  13-918 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 13 - Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory|Subtitle 9 - Regulation of Building, Housing, and Related Occupations|Part III - Plumbing Codes; Regulation of Plumbers|Section 13-918 - Washington County -- Licensing of Utility Contractors and Septic System Installers

    (a)    The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted under this section.    (b)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the County Commissioners of Washington County may adopt, by ordinance or resolution, licensing requirements for:        (1)    on–site utility contractors who perform plumbing work while installing water or sewer service; and        (2)    septic system installers who place a service line between a septic tank and a building.    (c)    A license issued under this section does not authorize the licensee to do plumbing work within 5 feet from a building being served.    (d)    The County Commissioners of Washington County may set a license fee and require an applicant or licensee to provide a performance bond.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  13-921 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 13 - Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory|Subtitle 9 - Regulation of Building, Housing, and Related Occupations|Part IV - Compliance With Public Service Commission Regulations; Rent Control|Section 13-921 - Compliance of Residential Property With Public Service Commission Regulations

    (a)    This section applies to all counties except:        (1)    Anne Arundel County;        (2)    Baltimore City;        (3)    Baltimore County;        (4)    Howard County;        (5)    Prince George’s County; and        (6)    Worcester County.    (b)    The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.    (c)    The governing body of a county may enact a local law that requires the development of land for residential uses to comply with pertinent underground electric and telephone residential service regulations adopted by the Public Service Commission, including those pertaining to deposits.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  13-922 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 13 - Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory|Subtitle 9 - Regulation of Building, Housing, and Related Occupations|Part IV - Compliance With Public Service Commission Regulations; Rent Control|Section 13-922 - Frederick County -- Rent Control

    The governing body of Frederick County may enact an ordinance to control the increase of rent in the county.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  13-923 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 13 - Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory|Subtitle 9 - Regulation of Building, Housing, and Related Occupations|Part IV - Compliance With Public Service Commission Regulations; Rent Control|Section 13-923 - Washington County -- Rent Control

    The County Commissioners of Washington County may enact a local law or adopt regulations to control the increase of rent in the county.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  17-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 17 - Investment by Local Government|Subtitle 3 - Investment Pools|Part I - Local Government Investment Pool|Section 17-301 - Definitions

    (a)    In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Authorized participant” means:        (1)    the governing body of each county or municipality;        (2)    a county board of education;        (3)    the governing body of each road, drainage, improvement, construction, or soil conservation district or commission in the State;        (4)    the Upper Potomac River Commission;        (5)    any other political subdivision or body politic and corporate of the State;        (6)    a local government insurance pool formed under Title 19, Subtitle 6 of the Insurance Article; or        (7)    on approval of the State Treasurer, a unit of State government or an entity created by the State if the funds of the unit or entity are not State money over which the Treasurer has investment authority.    (c)    “Pool” means the Local Government Investment Pool.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  17-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 17 - Investment by Local Government|Subtitle 3 - Investment Pools|Part I - Local Government Investment Pool|Section 17-302 - Established

    There is a Local Government Investment Pool.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  17-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 17 - Investment by Local Government|Subtitle 3 - Investment Pools|Part I - Local Government Investment Pool|Section 17-303 - Composition

    The Pool consists of:        (1)    money of authorized participants that is deposited in the Pool; and        (2)    money of the State that is deposited in the Pool by the State Treasurer.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  17-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 17 - Investment by Local Government|Subtitle 3 - Investment Pools|Part I - Local Government Investment Pool|Section 17-304 - Administration

    (a)    The State Treasurer shall administer the Pool on behalf of:        (1)    authorized participants; and        (2)    to the extent that State money is included in the Pool, the State.    (b)    The State Treasurer shall develop procedures necessary to administer the Pool efficiently, including:        (1)    specification of the minimum and maximum amounts that may be deposited by any authorized participant in the Pool and minimum periods of time for which deposits must be retained in the Pool;        (2)    payment of administrative expenses from the earnings of the Pool; and        (3)    distribution of earnings in excess of expenses or allocation of losses to authorized participants in a manner that equitably reflects the amount and duration of each authorized participant’s investments in the Pool.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  17-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 17 - Investment by Local Government|Subtitle 3 - Investment Pools|Part I - Local Government Investment Pool|Section 17-305 - Investments

    (a)    The State Treasurer shall establish investment policies for the Pool.    (b)    Subject to the objectives and requirements of this part, the State Treasurer shall establish procedures for:        (1)    the investment and reinvestment of money in the Pool; and        (2)    the acquisition, retention, management, and disposition of investments of the Pool.    (c)    (1)    The State Treasurer shall invest money in the Pool in accordance with §§ 6–222 and 6–223 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (2)    Notwithstanding any other law, the State Treasurer may:            (i)    invest and reinvest money in the Pool in bankers’ acceptances guaranteed by banks; and            (ii)    sell, redeem, or exchange an investment or reinvestment made under this paragraph.    (d)    Except as otherwise provided in this part, the State Treasurer shall retain custody of all instruments of title to all investments of the Pool.    (e)    (1)    The State Treasurer may deposit with one or more fiscal agents or banks any instruments of title to investments of the Pool that the State Treasurer considers advisable.        (2)    A fiscal agent or bank shall hold any instruments of title deposited with the agent or bank for collection of:            (i)    the principal of and interest or other income from the investments; or            (ii)    the proceeds of sale of the investments.    (f)    The State Treasurer shall collect the principal of and interest or other income from investments of the Pool, the instruments of title to which are in the State Treasurer’s custody, when due and payable.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  17-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 17 - Investment by Local Government|Subtitle 3 - Investment Pools|Part I - Local Government Investment Pool|Section 17-306 - Employment of Fiscal Agent

    (a)    The State Treasurer may:        (1)    contract with a qualified Maryland fiscal agent; and        (2)    compensate the fiscal agent for services rendered.    (b)    The fiscal agent may perform administrative and investment services that the State Treasurer performs under this part.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  17-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 17 - Investment by Local Government|Subtitle 3 - Investment Pools|Part I - Local Government Investment Pool|Section 17-307 - Status of Money in Pool

    Except for State money, money deposited in the Pool is not money of the State.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  17-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 17 - Investment by Local Government|Subtitle 3 - Investment Pools|Part I - Local Government Investment Pool|Section 17-308 - Procedures for Participation

    (a)    The governing authority of an authorized participant may direct its financial officer to remit to the State Treasurer for investment in the Pool money that:        (1)    is available for investment; and        (2)    is not required, by law or a covenant or agreement with bondholders or others, to be segregated and invested in a different manner.    (b)    The governing authority of an authorized participant having money intended for other postemployment benefits that are available for investment, as authorized under § 17–102 of this title, may direct its financial officer to remit that money to the State Treasurer for investment in the Pool.    (c)    (1)    If the governing authority of an authorized participant determines that it is in the best interest of the authorized participant to deposit money in the Pool, the governing authority shall:            (i)    adopt a resolution or ordinance authorizing the deposit; and            (ii)    file a certified copy of the resolution or ordinance with the State Treasurer accompanied by a statement of the approximate cash flow requirements of the authorized participant for the invested money.        (2)    The resolution or ordinance shall indicate the official of the authorized participant who is responsible for depositing money in and withdrawing money from the Pool.    (d)    Each subsequent deposit of money into the Pool shall be accompanied by a statement of:        (1)    the intended duration of the investment; or        (2)    the anticipated date of withdrawal of the money from the Pool.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  17-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 17 - Investment by Local Government|Subtitle 3 - Investment Pools|Part I - Local Government Investment Pool|Section 17-309 - Participant Accounts

    (a)    The State Treasurer shall maintain a separate account designated by name or number for each authorized participant in the Pool, including the State, to record the individual transactions and totals of all investments of each authorized participant.    (b)    At least monthly, the State Treasurer shall credit accumulated income to each authorized participant’s account.    (c)    (1)    The State Treasurer shall provide to each authorized participant a monthly report of the changes in investments made during the preceding month.        (2)    On request, the State Treasurer shall provide a detailed report of any transaction relating to an investment of an authorized participant.    (d)    On request, the State Treasurer shall pay from the Pool the principal and credited income of an account maintained for an authorized participant if the request conforms to the terms of the deposit.    (e)    (1)    The State Treasurer may not make a payment from an account of an authorized participant in an amount that exceeds the total amount of money in the account.        (2)    The payee shall refund any excess amount paid.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  17-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 17 - Investment by Local Government|Subtitle 3 - Investment Pools|Part II - Montgomery County Investment Pool|Section 17-312 - Established

    There is a Montgomery County Investment Pool.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  17-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 17 - Investment by Local Government|Subtitle 3 - Investment Pools|Part II - Montgomery County Investment Pool|Section 17-313 - Composition

    (a)    The Montgomery County Investment Pool consists of money deposited in the Pool for investment purposes by:        (1)    Montgomery County;        (2)    other local governments; and        (3)    public and nonprofit entities.    (b)    The Montgomery County Investment Pool may not accept money from an entity that was not a participant in the Pool on July 1, 1996.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  17-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 17 - Investment by Local Government|Subtitle 3 - Investment Pools|Part II - Montgomery County Investment Pool|Section 17-314 - Administration and Management

    The Montgomery County Investment Pool shall be:        (1)    administered by the Montgomery County Director of Finance; and        (2)    managed in accordance with the local investment policy adopted by Montgomery County under § 17–205 of this title.