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2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 2 - General Assembly › Subtitle 18 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 2-1803 - Legislative Inquiries and Examinations -- Petition for Ordering Compliance With Subpoena

(a)    This section applies to a petition for an order directing compliance with a subpoena or compelling testimony under § 2–408, § 2–507, § 2–807, or § 2–1104 of this title.
(b)    The petition shall be filed in the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County or, at the election of the petitioner, in any county in which venue would be appropriate under  § 6–201 of the Courts Article.
(c)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the petition shall set forth the questions or requests that were asked or made of the party whose conduct necessitated the petition and, if any,  the answers or objections provided or raised by that party.
(2)    The petitioner may satisfy the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection by attaching the relevant portions of a transcript to the petition.
(3)    The petitioner need not comply with the  provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection if there has been no response to the subpoena.
(d)    Any response to the petition shall be filed by the party served with the petition within 15 days after being served with the petition, unless that time period is shortened by order of the court.
(e)    (1)    A response to a petition filed by the party whose conduct necessitated the petition is the only pleading that an objecting party may file to object to a subpoena.
(2)    The party whose conduct necessitated the petition may not file a motion to quash or a petition for an injunction with respect to the subpoena.
(f)    (1)    Except for cases that the court considers to require a higher priority, a proceeding under this section, including any subsequent appellate judicial review, shall:
(i)    take precedence on the court’s docket;
(ii)    be heard at the earliest practicable date; and
(iii)    be expedited in every way.
(2)    In any hearing on the petition in a proceeding under this section, the court may not allow any additional evidence.
(g)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a party to a proceeding under this section may appeal the decision of the circuit court only by a petition to the Court of Appeals for the issuance of a writ of certiorari.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 2 - General Assembly › Subtitle 18 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 2-1804 - Disclosure of Personal Information on Websites Prohibited

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)    “Personal information” means an individual’s:
(i)    Social Security number; or
(ii)    driver’s license number.
(3)    “Publicly post or display” means to intentionally make available to the public.
(b)    Except as otherwise provided by law, on or after June 1, 2010, the General Assembly, to the extent practicable, may not publicly post or display on an Internet website maintained or paid for by the General Assembly an individual’s personal information.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 3 - Governor and Lieutenant Governor › Subtitle 1 - General Provisions › Section 3-102 - Salaries

For the term of office beginning on January 21, 2015, the annual salaries of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor are:
(1)    Governor:
(i)    for the first year, $165,000;
(ii)    for the second year, $170,000;
(iii)    for the third year, $175,000; and
(iv)    for the fourth year, $180,000; and
(2)    Lieutenant Governor:
(i)    for the first year, $137,500;
(ii)    for the second year, $141,500;
(iii)    for the third year, $145,500; and
(iv)    for the fourth year, $149,500.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 3 - Governor and Lieutenant Governor › Subtitle 2 - Gubernatorial Transitions › Section 3-202 - Legislative Policy

(a)    The General Assembly finds that, since a disruption of continuity in the conduct of the affairs of the State government could be detrimental to the safety and welfare of the State and its people, the transfer of executive power, in connection with the expiration of the term of a Governor and the inauguration of another Governor, must be carried out in a manner that ensures continuity.
(b)    The purpose of this subtitle is to promote the orderly transfer of executive power.
(c)    The General Assembly intends that:
(1)    appropriate action be taken to avoid or to minimize any disruption of continuity in the conduct of the affairs of the State government; and
(2)    in addition to the specific provisions of this subtitle, each State officer, in conducting the affairs of the State government:
(i)    consider the problems that result from a transfer of executive power;
(ii)    take appropriate and lawful action to avoid or to minimize any disruption; and
(iii)    otherwise promote an orderly transfer of executive power.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 3 - Governor and Lieutenant Governor › Subtitle 2 - Gubernatorial Transitions › Section 3-204 - Information

(a)    To inform career civil servants about program goals and new policies and to establish communication with the administration of the incumbent Governor, the Governor-elect may circulate questionnaires or otherwise obtain information from the administration.
(b)    The Governor-elect may ask any question that will help to carry out the purpose of this subtitle, including a question that is intended to obtain:
(1)    a description of a program;
(2)    a recommendation and justification for expansion, limitation, or elimination of a service;
(3)    a projection of future developments or needs in a program;
(4)    a recommendation for an administrative change;
(5)    a comment on anticipated federal developments that might affect a program or the State budget; or
(6)    an elaboration of procedural details.
(c)    The incumbent Governor shall direct that all official documents, vital information, and procedural manuals are to be made available to the Governor-elect.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 3 - Governor and Lieutenant Governor › Subtitle 2 - Gubernatorial Transitions › Section 3-205 - Budget

(a)    The Secretary of Budget and Management shall provide to a Governor-elect:
(1)    the information requested by the Governor-elect that is the basis for the proposed budget to be submitted by the Governor-elect for the next fiscal year; and
(2)    after completion of the proposed budget:
(i)    a copy of the proposed budget; and
(ii)    all facilities that the Governor-elect reasonably needs to become familiar with the proposed budget.
(b)    (1)    After the Governor-elect reviews the proposed budget, the Governor-elect may prepare proposed additions and other changes.
(2)    The Secretary of Budget and Management shall:
(i)    on request of the Governor-elect, help prepare the proposed changes;
(ii)    have printed as many copies of the proposed changes as the Governor-elect requests;
(iii)    on or before the 1st day of the regular session of the General Assembly, compile a summary of the proposed changes; and
(iv)    on request of the Governor-elect, distribute the copies of the proposed changes to the appropriate agencies and officials.
(c)    Immediately following the meeting of the Board of State Canvassers, the Governor-elect may call upon any unit of the Executive Branch to assist in developing the Governor-elect’s budget for the next ensuing fiscal year.
(d)    The initial preparation of the budget shall be at the direction of the incumbent Governor. The preparation of the final budget shall be at the direction of the Governor-elect who shall submit it to the General Assembly as provided by Article III, § 52 of the Maryland Constitution.
(e)    The Governor whose term is ending may not submit a proposed budget to the General Assembly.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 3 - Governor and Lieutenant Governor › Subtitle 2 - Gubernatorial Transitions › Section 3-206 - Staff

(a)    (1)    Any State employee may be assigned to the office staff of the Governor-elect.
(2)    During that assignment, the employee:
(i)    is responsible only to the Governor-elect for the performance of duties;
(ii)    is entitled to the compensation provided by law for the regular employment of the employee; and
(iii)    retains the rights and privileges of that employment.
(b)    (1)    In addition to any State employee assigned under subsection (a) of this section, a Governor-elect may appoint other office staff.
(2)    An individual who is appointed under this subsection is not a regular employee of the State government.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 3 - Governor and Lieutenant Governor › Subtitle 2 - Gubernatorial Transitions › Section 3-207 - Services and Facilities

(a)    (1)    Subject to the limitation in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary of General Services may provide any necessary facility or service that a Governor-elect requests for use in preparing to assume the duties of office, including the facilities and services set forth in this section.
(2)    The Secretary of General Services may not pay any obligation for the provision of facilities or services that a Governor-elect incurs on or before the date of the general election for the office of Governor.
(b)    After consultation with a Governor-elect, the Secretary of General Services may provide office space that is suitable and has appropriate supplies and furnishings.
(c)    The Secretary of General Services may authorize:
(1)    payment of any expenses for services of consultants for the Governor-elect;
(2)    reimbursement of a unit of the State government whose employee is assigned to the office staff of the Governor-elect;
(3)    payment of the compensation that the Governor-elect sets for other staff; and
(4)    payment of appropriate subsistence allowances and other travel expenses, including the rental of motor vehicles, that the Governor-elect finds necessary for individuals who are employed intermittently or serve without compensation.
(d)    The Secretary of General Services may:
(1)    provide the communication services that the Governor-elect finds necessary;
(2)    authorize payment for necessary printing and binding; and
(3)    provide for the conveyance of mail that the Governor-elect sends in connection with preparing to assume the duties of office.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 3 - Governor and Lieutenant Governor › Subtitle 2 - Gubernatorial Transitions › Section 3-208 - Appropriation

(a)    In each budget bill for a fiscal year in which the term of a Governor expires, the Governor shall include an appropriation, to the Secretary of General Services, of the money needed to carry out the purpose of this subtitle.
(b)    The appropriation under this section may not be more than $50,000.
(c)    If the Governor-elect is the incumbent Governor, the appropriation under this section shall revert to the General Fund of the State.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 3 - Governor and Lieutenant Governor › Subtitle 3 - General Powers and Duties › Section 3-303 - Militia

(a)    The Governor is the commander-in-chief of the land and naval militia of the State, except for any part of the militia that is in the active military service of the United States.
(b)    (1)    As to the land militia, the Governor may adopt any regulation or issue any order on enlistment, discharge, organization, discipline, training, and equipment that is needed to conform to Title 13 of the Public Safety Article, to the National Defense Act, or to any regulation that is adopted under the National Defense Act.
(2)    As to a naval militia, the Governor may:
(i)    by executive order, organize, arm, and equip the naval militia; and
(ii)    provide for its administration and discipline in a manner that, to the extent practicable, shall conform to federal law.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 3 - Governor and Lieutenant Governor › Subtitle 3 - General Powers and Duties › Section 3-304 - Emergencies

The Governor has the emergency powers and duties set forth in:
(1)    Title 14 and § 13-702 of the Public Safety Article;
(2)    § 18-212.1 of the Health - General Article; and
(3)    any other law.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 3 - Governor and Lieutenant Governor › Subtitle 3 - General Powers and Duties › Section 3-306 - Representative of Governor

(a)    In this section, “governing board” means a board of directors, managers, trustees, or visitors.
(b)    The Governor may appoint 1 or more individuals who are discreet to represent the Governor at a meeting of the governing board of a corporation or institution that receives financial assistance from the State Treasury.
(c)    (1)    An individual appointed under this section may attend any meeting of the governing board.
(2)    At the meeting, the individual may not vote, but may give an opinion on any matter being considered or discussed.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 3 - Governor and Lieutenant Governor › Subtitle 3 - General Powers and Duties › Section 3-307 - Complaints Against Civil or Military Officers

(a)    On the filing of a complaint against a civil or military officer who may be suspended or removed from office by the Governor, the Governor:
(1)    shall provide to the respondent:
(i)    a copy of the complaint; and
(ii)    notice of the time when the Governor shall hear the complaint;
(2)    may summon any witness to testify concerning the complaint, pay the witness a fee of $1 a day for attending, and reimburse the witness for travel expenses incurred in testifying;
(3)    may designate one or more individuals to attend on the Governor’s behalf any part of any hearing that relates to the establishment of the facts of the complaint; and
(4)    may order either party or the State to pay any costs of the proceeding.
(b)    The Governor, in the same manner as a court of the State, may enforce:
(1)    the attendance of a witness summoned under subsection (a)(2) of this section; or
(2)    an order under subsection (a)(4) of this section for payment of costs by a party or the State.
(c)    If the State is ordered to pay costs under subsection (a)(4) of this section, the Comptroller shall issue a warrant to the Treasurer to pay the costs.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 3 - Governor and Lieutenant Governor › Subtitle 3 - General Powers and Duties › Section 3-308 - International Trade Agreements

(a)    (1)    In this section, “international trade agreement” means a trade agreement between the federal government and a foreign country to which the State, at the request of the federal government, is a party.
(2)    “International trade agreement” does not include a trade agreement between the State and a foreign country to which the federal government is not a party.
(b)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, State officials, including the Governor, may not:
(1)    bind the State to the government procurement rules of an international trade agreement; or
(2)    give consent to the federal government to bind the State to the government procurement rules of an international trade agreement.
(c)    The Governor may bind the State or give consent to the federal government to bind the State to the government procurement rules of an international trade agreement only if the General Assembly enacts legislation that explicitly authorizes the Governor to bind the State or give consent to the federal government to bind the State to the government procurement rules of a specific international trade agreement.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 3 - Governor and Lieutenant Governor › Subtitle 4 - Executive Orders › Section 3-401 - "Executive Order" Defined

In this subtitle, “executive order” means an order or an amendment or rescission of an order that, over the signature of the Governor:
(1)    proclaims or ends a state of emergency or exercises the authority of the Governor during an emergency, under Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the Public Safety Article or any other provision of law;
(2)    adopts guidelines, rules of conduct, or rules of procedure for:
(i)    State employees;
(ii)    units of the State government; or
(iii)    persons who are under the jurisdiction of those employees or units or who deal with them;
(3)    establishes a unit, including an advisory unit, study unit, or task force; or
(4)    changes the organization of the Executive Branch of the State government.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 3 - Governor and Lieutenant Governor › Subtitle 4 - Executive Orders › Section 3-404 - Delivery to Secretary of State; Indexing; Disposition

(a)    Upon issuance of an executive order, the Governor shall deliver the original or a certified copy of it to the Secretary of State.
(b)    The Secretary of State shall:
(1)    index the executive orders that the Governor delivers under this section;
(2)    keep each executive order during the term of office of the Governor who delivered the executive order, including a consecutive term; and
(3)    then deliver the executive order to the State Archives.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 3 - Governor and Lieutenant Governor › Subtitle 4 - Executive Orders › Section 3-405 - Distribution

(a)    Within 10 days after the Governor delivers an executive order to the Secretary of State, the Secretary shall deliver 2 copies of the executive order to the Executive Director of the Department of Legislative Services.
(b)    The Secretary of State shall deliver 1 certified copy of each executive order to the Administrator of the Division of State Documents.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 3 - Governor and Lieutenant Governor › Subtitle 4 - Executive Orders › Section 3-406 - Publication in Code

(a)    The publisher of the Code of Public General Laws shall codify each executive order that is issued in statutory form under Article II, § 24 of the Maryland Constitution, as statutes are codified.
(b)    (1)    The Executive Director of the Department of Legislative Services shall publish all other executive orders and all proclamations that are required to be published.
(2)    The Executive Director shall:
(i)    to the extent possible, arrange each of these executive orders or proclamations by the article of the Code to which the executive order or proclamation relates; and
(ii)    publish these executive orders and proclamations in a volume.
(c)    (1)    The Executive Director is not required to publish any executive order that has been rescinded or has expired.
(2)    The Executive Director shall establish a procedure to remove from the Code an executive order or proclamation that has been rescinded or has expired.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 4 - Comptroller › Section 4-102 - Surety Bond

(a)    While in office, the Comptroller shall be covered by a surety bond as required in this section.
(b)    The surety bond of the Comptroller shall:
(1)    run to the State;
(2)    be in the amount of $200,000;
(3)    be with surety that the Governor approves; and
(4)    be conditioned on the Comptroller:
(i)    accounting for the funds that are received under color of office; and
(ii)    otherwise discharging faithfully each duty of office.
(c)    After execution and approval of a surety bond under this section, the surety bond shall be recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Appeals.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 4 - Comptroller › Section 4-103 - Salary

The Comptroller’s annual salary shall be:
(1)    $165,000 for the first year of the term beginning January 2023;
(2)    $170,000 starting on the first anniversary of the beginning of the term;
(3)    $173,000 starting on the second anniversary of the beginning of the term; and
(4)    $175,000 starting on the third anniversary of the beginning of the term and thereafter.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 4 - Comptroller › Section 4-104 - Staff

(a)    (1)    The Comptroller may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.
(2)    The staff shall perform the duties that the Comptroller assigns.
(b)    (1)    From among the employees on the staff, the Comptroller may designate 1 Chief Deputy Comptroller and 1 or more deputy comptrollers.
(2)    While in office, the Chief Deputy Comptroller and each deputy comptroller shall be covered by a surety bond in the form and amount required by law.
(3)    A designation as Chief Deputy Comptroller or as deputy comptroller may be terminated:
(i)    by the Comptroller for any reason that the Comptroller considers sufficient; or
(ii)    if the Comptroller is ill or absent, by the other members of the Board of Public Works for any reason that the members consider sufficient.
(4)    A termination of the designation as Chief Deputy Comptroller or as deputy comptroller is not, of itself, a termination of employment.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 4 - Comptroller › Section 4-105 - Acting Comptroller

(a)    If the Comptroller temporarily is unable or unavailable to carry out the duties of office, an acting comptroller shall have the powers and duties of the office, as provided in this section.
(b)    The Chief Deputy Comptroller shall be the acting comptroller under this section, unless the members of the Board of Public Works, other than the Comptroller, appoint another individual as acting comptroller and give the Chief Deputy Comptroller written notice of the appointment.
(c)    If the Comptroller gives the Board of Public Works and the Chief Deputy Comptroller written notice of a temporary inability or unavailability, the acting comptroller shall serve:
(1)    on and after the date that the Comptroller sets in the notice; and
(2)    until the Comptroller gives the Board of Public Works and the acting comptroller written notice that the Comptroller is able to carry out the duties.
(d)    If the Comptroller has not given notice, but the other members of the Board of Public Works make a formal, written determination of a temporary inability or unavailability of the Comptroller, the acting comptroller shall serve:
(1)    on and after the date of the determination; and
(2)    until the members determine and give the Comptroller and the acting comptroller written notice that the Comptroller is able to carry out the duties.
(e)    The Court of Appeals has exclusive original jurisdiction, on petition of the Governor, the Comptroller, the Treasurer, or the acting comptroller, to determine any issue that arises under this section and to pass any appropriate order.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 4 - Comptroller › Section 4-106 - Authority Over Units

(a)    Subject to the limitation in subsection (b) of this section, the Comptroller may transfer any staff, funds, or equipment from any unit in the Office of the Comptroller to another unit in the Office.
(b)    The class and grade of staff who are transferred may not be reduced by reason of the transfer.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 4 - Comptroller › Section 4-108 - Number and Compensation of Staff of Registers of Wills

(a)    The Comptroller shall set the number and compensation of assistant clerks or deputies employed by each register of wills.
(b)    Compensation from an account for services of an assistant clerk, deputy, or other individual who performs any of the duties pertaining to the office of a register of wills may not be allowed until the individual certifies under oath that:
(1)    the services have been performed;
(2)    the individual has received, for personal use and benefit, the full sum to be charged to the account;
(3)    the individual has not paid, deposited, or assigned, or contracted to pay, deposit, or assign, any part of the compensation to the use of another; and
(4)    the individual, directly or indirectly, has not paid or given, or contracted to pay or give, a reward or compensation for the office or employment or its emoluments.
(c)    The Comptroller shall increase the salary of each of the nonelected employees in the offices of the registers of wills commensurate with the increases granted to State employees generally.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 4 - Comptroller › Section 4-110 - Blank Licenses

(a)    This section applies to all licenses issued by the clerks of the courts other than those issued under Title 17 of the Business Regulation Article.
(b)    The Comptroller shall have printed or otherwise prepared, in the forms required by law or usage, blank licenses of every kind:
(1)    issued by the clerks of the courts of the State; and
(2)    authorized by law.
(c)    The Comptroller shall deliver to the clerks the number and kind of blank licenses required by the clerks.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 4 - Comptroller › Section 4-112 - Comptroller to Match Certain Information and Produce Certain Aggregated Data on Average Wage or Salary Earnings

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)    “Aggregated data” means de–identified data that is summarized by type of program of study or educational institution.
(3)    “Student information” means:
(i)    student Social Security number;
(ii)    program of study;
(iii)    enrollment; and
(iv)    name of educational institution.
(4)    “Tax information” means income tax records, wage information, and other data stored by the Comptroller.
(b)    (1)    In accordance with the protocol established under § 24–703.2 of the Education Article, the Comptroller shall:
(i)    match student information received from the Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center with tax information maintained by the Comptroller; and
(ii)    for research purposes, produce aggregated data from the matched information on the average amount of wage or salary earnings from self–employment or other sources of income for individuals within each educational institution or program of study.
(2)    The Comptroller may not produce any aggregated data that may be identifiable based on the size or uniqueness of the population under consideration.
(c)    The Comptroller shall follow and utilize privacy and security standards developed for the protocol, including:
(1)    data retention and disposition policies;
(2)    authorized access and authentication for authorized access policies;
(3)    privacy compliance standards; and
(4)    breach notification and procedures.
(d)    The Comptroller shall comply with any data privacy and security standards in accordance with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other relevant privacy laws and policies.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 5 - Treasurer › Section 5-102 - Surety Bond -- Required; Forms and Conditions; Renewal; Filing

(a)    While in office, the Treasurer shall be covered by a surety bond as required in this section.
(b)    The surety bond under this section shall:
(1)    run to the State;
(2)    be in the amount that the Governor approves;
(3)    be with a surety company that is authorized to do business in the State; and
(4)    include provisions that secure the money of:
(i)    the Injured Workers’ Insurance Fund;
(ii)    the Subsequent Injury Fund; and
(iii)    the Unemployment Insurance Administration Fund.
(c)    (1)    If the Governor believes that the surety bond under this section has or is likely to become invalid or insufficient, the Governor shall demand that the Treasurer obtain coverage under a new surety bond that meets the requirements of this section.
(2)    Neglect or refusal to obtain the coverage within 20 days after the demand constitutes disqualification from office, as authorized in the Maryland Constitution.
(d)    After execution and approval of a surety bond under this section, the surety bond shall be recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Appeals.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 5 - Treasurer › Section 5-102.1 - Surety Bond -- Duties as Custodian of the Unemployment Insurance Fund

(a)    In addition to the bond required under § 5-102 of this subtitle, the State Treasurer shall be covered by a surety bond as required in this section.
(b)    The surety bond under this section shall:
(1)    be conditioned on the faithful performance of the duties of the State Treasurer as custodian of the Unemployment Insurance Fund;
(2)    run to the State;
(3)    be in an amount that the Secretary approves; and
(4)    be in a form required by law or approved by the Attorney General.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 5 - Treasurer › Section 5-103 - Conflicts of Interest

(a)    Before taking office, the Treasurer shall place in a trust over which the Treasurer has no control or otherwise shall be divested of all capital stock of banks, trust companies, and other financial institutions in the State.
(b)    While in office, the Treasurer may not own capital stock of or receive compensation from a bank, trust company, or other financial institution in the State.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 5 - Treasurer › Section 5-104 - Full-Time Duties; Salary

(a)    The Treasurer shall devote full time to the duties of office.
(b)    The Treasurer shall address the Legislative Policy Committee of the General Assembly on a semiannual basis and as necessary on issues of legislative importance, including the activities of the Board of Public Works, bond sales, and investment and procurement initiatives.
(c)    The Treasurer’s annual salary shall be:
(1)    $165,000 for the first year of appointment beginning January, 2023;
(2)    $170,000 starting on the first anniversary after appointment;
(3)    $173,000 starting on the second anniversary after appointment; and
(4)    $175,000 starting on the third anniversary after appointment and thereafter.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 5 - Treasurer › Section 5-105 - Staff

(a)    (1)    The Treasurer may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.
(2)    While on the staff, an individual shall be covered by a surety bond in the form and amount required by law.
(3)    The staff shall perform the duties that the Treasurer assigns.
(b)    (1)    From among the employees on the staff, the Treasurer may designate 1 Chief Deputy Treasurer and 1 or more deputy treasurers.
(2)    A designation as Chief Deputy Treasurer or as deputy treasurer may be terminated:
(i)    by the Treasurer for any reason that the Treasurer considers sufficient; or
(ii)    if the Treasurer is ill or absent, by the other members of the Board of Public Works for any reason that the members consider sufficient.
(3)    A termination of the designation as Chief Deputy Treasurer or as deputy treasurer is not, of itself, a termination of employment.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 5 - Treasurer › Section 5-106 - Inability or Unavailability

(a)    If the Treasurer temporarily is unable or unavailable to carry out the duties of office, an acting treasurer shall have the powers and duties of the office, as provided in this section.
(b)    (1)    If the Treasurer gives the presiding officers of the General Assembly and the Chief Deputy Treasurer written notice of a temporary inability or unavailability, the Chief Deputy Treasurer shall serve as an acting treasurer unless the presiding officers appoint another individual as acting treasurer and give the Chief Deputy Treasurer written notice of the appointment.
(2)    An acting treasurer shall serve under this subsection:
(i)    on and after the date that the Treasurer sets in the notice; and
(ii)    until the Treasurer gives the presiding officers and the acting treasurer written notice that the Treasurer is able to carry out the duties.
(c)    (1)    If the Treasurer has not given notice, but the presiding officers of the General Assembly make a formal, written determination of a temporary inability or unavailability of the Treasurer, the officers may appoint an acting treasurer.
(2)    The acting treasurer shall serve under this subsection:
(i)    on and after the date of the appointment; and
(ii)    until the presiding officers jointly determine and give the Treasurer and the acting treasurer written notice that the Treasurer is able to carry out the duties.
(d)    The Court of Appeals has exclusive original jurisdiction, on petition of the presiding officers of the General Assembly, the Treasurer, or the acting treasurer, to determine any issue that arises under this section and to pass any appropriate order.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 6 - Attorney General › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 6-102 - Scope of Title

Except as otherwise provided by law, this title does not apply to:
(1)    the Public Service Commission;
(2)    a board of supervisors of elections of a county;
(3)    the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners or a county board of education; or
(4)    any other county officer or unit.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 6 - Attorney General › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 6-103 - Position; Salary

(a)    There is an Attorney General of the State, as provided in Article V, § 1 of the Maryland Constitution.
(b)    The Attorney General’s annual salary shall be:
(1)    $165,000 for the first year of the term beginning January, 2023;
(2)    $170,000 starting on the first anniversary of the beginning of the term;
(3)    $173,000 starting on the second anniversary of the beginning of the term; and
(4)    $175,000 starting on the third anniversary of the beginning of the term and thereafter.
(c)    The Attorney General is also entitled to reimbursement for travel and other expenses that are connected with the duties of the Office.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 6 - Attorney General › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 6-106 - State Legal Business

(a)    Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Attorney General has general charge of the legal business of the State.
(b)    Unless a law expressly provides for a general counsel as the legal adviser and representative of the officer or unit, the Attorney General is the legal adviser of and shall represent and otherwise perform all of the legal work for each officer and unit of the State government.
(c)    Notwithstanding any other section of law, an officer or unit of the State government may not employ or be represented by a legal adviser or counsel other than the Attorney General or a designee of the Attorney General, except that:
(1)    (i)    an officer or unit of the State government may employ or be represented by a legal adviser or counsel other than the Attorney General or the Attorney General’s designee with prior approval of the Attorney General; and
(ii)    the approval may be provided under § 6–105(b) or (c) of this subtitle, § 13–107 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, or other authority specified by the Attorney General;
(2)    a State institution may employ counsel to represent the institution in a habeas corpus proceeding;
(3)    a unit of the State government may employ counsel if:
(i)    an investigation by an investigating committee of the General Assembly affects the unit;
(ii)    the Attorney General represents both the investigating committee and the unit;
(iii)    the Attorney General gives the Board of Public Works and the unit written notice that representation by the Attorney General involves or reasonably may involve a conflict of interest; and
(iv)    the Board of Public Works approves the employment of counsel by the unit;
(4)    the Office of the Public Defender may employ or be represented by a legal adviser or counsel other than the Attorney General or the Attorney General’s designee; and
(5)    unless otherwise agreed to by the Attorney General and the County Attorney for Montgomery County, the County Attorney for Montgomery County may represent the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services in a contested case under Title 10, Subtitle 2 of this article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 6 - Attorney General › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 6-107 - Political Subdivisions

(a)    The Attorney General is the legal adviser of and shall represent and otherwise perform all of the legal work for:
(1)    the Board of Supervisors of Elections of Baltimore City;
(2)    the Board of Liquor Commissioners of Baltimore City; and
(3)    the Sheriff of Baltimore City.
(b)    (1)    The Attorney General may advise or represent a political subdivision of the State or any of its officers, employees, or agents as to a matter that relates to State or federal antitrust law.
(2)    Representation under this subsection may include an appearance in an action or administrative proceeding to defend the subdivision, officer, employee, or agent.
(3)    The Attorney General may require a political subdivision to pay into the General Fund of the State reimbursement for the costs of defending the subdivision in an action or proceeding.
(4)    This subsection does not deprive any political subdivision, officer, employee, or agent of any right to retain counsel, at the expense of the subdivision, officer, employee, or agent.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 6 - Attorney General › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 6-108 - Additional Powers and Duties

(a)    The Attorney General or any Deputy Attorney General or assistant Attorney General whom the Attorney General designates may:
(1)    become a member of an organization of attorneys general of other states or their deputies or assistants and, as provided in the State budget, contribute to the expenses of the organization; and
(2)    use the services of the Council of State Governments and, as provided in the State budget, contribute to the cost of the services.
(b)    (1)    On January 1 of each year, the Attorney General shall submit an annual report to the Governor.
(2)    The annual report shall:
(i)    describe the business and proceedings of the Office during the preceding calendar year;
(ii)    include an itemized statement of the receipts and disbursements of the Attorney General during the preceding fiscal year; and
(iii)    include any recommendations that the Attorney General considers appropriate.
(c)    The Attorney General shall keep the following records until they are disposed of in accordance with § 10–616 of this article:
(1)    a copy of the pleadings in each suit, action, or other proceeding of which the Office has charge;
(2)    a complete and current docket of those proceedings;
(3)    a copy of each written opinion that the Office issues; and
(4)    an abstract of each title that the Office examines or has examined.
(d)    The Attorney General annually shall have published, in bound volume:
(1)    the opinions that the Office issued during the preceding calendar year; and
(2)    the annual report for that preceding calendar year.
(e)    (1)    The papers of the Office shall be filed in its offices until disposed of in accordance with § 10–616 of this article.
(2)    The papers and books of the Office shall be indexed so that they are readily accessible.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 6 - Attorney General › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 6-109 - Resident Agents

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)    “Department” means the Department of Assessments and Taxation.
(3)    “Governing body” means the head, board, council, board of directors, or other governing body of a State agency.
(b)    (1)    A State agency not represented by the Attorney General shall designate a citizen of this State who resides in this State, a Maryland corporation, or an officer of the State agency as its resident agent and change its resident agent by filing for record with the Department a certified copy of a resolution of its governing body that authorizes the designation or change.
(2)    A State agency may change the address for its resident agent by filing for record with the Department a statement of the change signed by the chairman or other principal officer of its governing body.
(c)    (1)    A resident agent whose address changes may notify the Department by filing for record with the Department a statement of the change signed by or for the resident agent.
(2)    A resident agent may resign by filing with the Department a statement of resignation.
(d)    There is no fee for a filing under this section.
(e)    A designation, change of agent, change of address, or resignation is effective as provided in the Corporations and Associations Article for a corporate resident agent.
(f)    (1)    Service of process on a resident agent of a State agency constitutes effective service of process under the Maryland Rules on the State agency in an action, suit, or proceeding that is pending, filed, or instituted against the State agency.
(2)    Any notice required by law to be served by personal service on a resident agent or other agent or officer of a State agency may be served in the manner provided by the Maryland Rules relating to service of process on State agencies.
(3)    Service under the Maryland Rules is equivalent to personal service on a resident agent or other agent or officer of a State agency.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 6 - Attorney General › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 6-110 - Acting Attorney General

(a)    The Chief Deputy Attorney General shall serve as acting Attorney General if the Attorney General temporarily is unable or unavailable to carry out the duties of office.
(b)    If the Attorney General gives the Chief Deputy Attorney General written notice of a temporary inability or unavailability, the acting Attorney General shall serve:
(1)    on and after the date that the Attorney General sets in the notice; and
(2)    until the Attorney General gives the acting Attorney General written notice that the Attorney General is able to carry out the duties of office.
(c)    If the Attorney General has not given notice, but the members of the Board of Public Works and the presiding officers of the General Assembly, by a majority vote, make a formal, written determination of a temporary inability or unavailability of the Attorney General, the Chief Deputy Attorney General shall serve as acting Attorney General:
(1)    on and after the date of the determination; and
(2)    until the members of the Board of Public Works and the presiding officers of the General Assembly, by a majority vote, determine and give the Attorney General and the acting Attorney General written notice that the Attorney General is able to carry out the duties of office.
(d)    (1)    On petition of any member of the Board of Public Works, a presiding officer of the General Assembly, the Attorney General, or the acting Attorney General, a circuit court has exclusive original jurisdiction to determine any issue that arises under this section and to pass any appropriate order.
(2)    Except for cases that the court considers of greater importance, a proceeding under this section, including an appeal, shall:
(i)    take precedence on the docket;
(ii)    be heard at the earliest practicable date; and
(iii)    be expedited in every way.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 6 - Attorney General › Subtitle 2 - Electronic Transactions Protection Act. [Repealed] › Section 6-202 - Electronic Transaction Education, Advocacy, and Mediation Unit

(a)    There is an Electronic Transaction Education, Advocacy, and Mediation Unit in the Office of the Attorney General.
(b)    The purpose of the Unit is to protect the privacy of individuals’ personal information and to protect the public from unlawful conduct or practices in electronic transactions.
(c)    The Unit shall:
(1)    receive complaints concerning:
(i)    any persons obtaining, compiling, maintaining, using, disclosing, or disposing of personal information in a manner that may be potentially unlawful or violate a stated privacy policy relating to that individual; and
(ii)    unlawful conduct or practices in electronic transactions;
(2)    provide information and advice to the public on effective ways of handling complaints that involve violations of:
(i)    privacy related laws, including identity theft and identity fraud; or
(ii)    unlawful conduct or practices in electronic transactions;
(3)    refer complaints where appropriate to local, State, or federal agencies that are available to assist the public with privacy and electronic transaction related complaints;
(4)    develop information and educational programs and materials to foster public understanding and recognition of the issues related to privacy in electronic commerce and unlawful conduct or practices in electronic transactions;
(5)    identify consumer problems in, and facilitate the development and use of best practices by persons engaged in electronic commerce for the protection of the privacy of personal information in electronic transactions;
(6)    promote voluntary and mutually agreed upon nonbinding arbitration and mediation of privacy related or electronic transaction disputes where appropriate;
(7)    investigate and assist in the prosecution of:
(i)    identity theft and other privacy related crimes, and, as necessary, coordinate with local, State, and federal law enforcement agencies in the investigation of similar crimes; and
(ii)    unlawful conduct or practices in electronic transactions; and
(8)    assist and coordinate in the training of local, State, and federal law enforcement agencies regarding identity theft, other privacy related crimes, and unlawful conduct or practices in electronic transactions as appropriate.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 6 - Attorney General › Subtitle 3 - People's Insurance Counsel › Section 6-301 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Commissioner” means the Maryland Insurance Commissioner.
(c)    “Division” means the People’s Insurance Counsel Division in the Office of the Attorney General.
(d)    “Health care provider” has the meaning stated in § 3-2A-01 of the Courts Article.
(e)    “Homeowner’s insurer” means an insurer that issues or delivers a policy or contract of homeowner’s insurance in the State.
(f)    “Insurance consumers” means persons insured under policies or contracts of medical professional liability insurance, and homeowner’s insurance issued or delivered in the State by a medical professional liability insurer or a homeowner’s insurer.
(g)    “Insurer” means a medical professional liability insurer or a homeowner’s insurer authorized to engage in the insurance business in the State under a certificate of authority issued by the Commissioner.
(h)    “Medical injury” has the meaning stated in § 3-2A-01 of the Courts Article.
(i)    “Medical professional liability insurer” means an insurer that issues or delivers a policy in the State that insures a health care provider against damages due to medical injury.
(j)    “Premium” has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of the Insurance Article to the extent it is allocable to this State.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 6 - Attorney General › Subtitle 3 - People's Insurance Counsel › Section 6-302 - In General

(a)    (1)    There is a People’s Insurance Counsel Division in the Office of the Attorney General.
(2)    The Attorney General shall appoint the People’s Insurance Counsel with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b)    The People’s Insurance Counsel serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General.
(c)    The People’s Insurance Counsel shall have been admitted to practice law in the State.
(d)    The People’s Insurance Counsel shall devote full time to the duties of the Office.
(e)    The People’s Insurance Counsel is entitled to compensation as provided in the State budget.
(f)    The People’s Insurance Counsel and employees of the Division may not hold an official relation to or have any pecuniary interest in an insurer, insurance agency, or insurance transaction, other than as a policyholder or claimant under a policy.