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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 01 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY › Chapter 04.01.06 - Assistive Listening Device in Assembly Areas › Section 04.01.06.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Advisory Board" means the Hearing Accessibility Advisory Board.
(2) "Assembly area" has the meaning stated in State Finance and Procurement Article, §
										4-410(a)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland.
(3) "Assistive listening system" has the meaning stated in State Finance and Procurement Article, §
										4-410(a)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland.
(4) "Construction or renovation" has the meaning stated in State Finance and Procurement Article, §
										4-410(a)(4), Annotated Code of Maryland.
(5) "Department" means the Department of General Services.
(6) "Hearing induction loop" has the meaning stated in State Finance and Procurement Article, §
										4-410(a)(5), Annotated Code of Maryland.
(7) "Recipient of State funds" has the meaning stated in State Finance and Procurement Article, §
										4-410(a)(6), Annotated Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 01 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY › Chapter 04.01.06 - Assistive Listening Device in Assembly Areas › Section 04.01.06.03 - Hearing Accessibility Advisory Board

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The Advisory Board shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Department and consist of individuals who have expertise in assistive listening systems and consumers who use assistive listening systems.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 01 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY › Chapter 04.01.06 - Assistive Listening Device in Assembly Areas › Section 04.01.06.04 - Installation and Waiver Requests

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A. A recipient of State funds shall install an assistive listening system in an assembly area during the construction or renovation of the assembly area if:
(1) The assembly area uses or requires the use of a public address system; and
(2) A State contract has been executed to enable the construction or renovation of the assembly area, in which funding received from the State will finance such construction or renovation, in part or in whole.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 01 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY › Chapter 04.01.06 - Assistive Listening Device in Assembly Areas › Section 04.01.06.05 - Monitoring and Compliance

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A. The Advisory Board shall periodically monitor activities of the recipients of State funds to ensure compliance with the requirements for installing an Assistive listening system.
B. If the Advisory Board makes a preliminary determination of noncompliance or receives a complaint that a recipient of State funds is not in compliance with the requirements as outlined in this chapter, the Advisory Board shall perform an investigation by:
(1) Authorizing the procurement agency and/or any appointee directed by the Advisory Board to:
(a) Inspect the records of the recipient of State funds related to the installation of the Assistive listening system;
(b) Inspect the jobsite;
(c) Collect and review the project records; and
(d) Interview any employees, contractors, subcontractors, and workers related to the installation; and
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 01 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY › Chapter 04.01.06 - Assistive Listening Device in Assembly Areas › Section 04.01.06.06 - Signage

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A. Each covered assembly area must provide signs at each entry to the assembly area to inform patrons that assistive listening systems are available. Assembly areas that have ticket offices or ticket windows shall also display the required signs at the ticket window.
B. Assistive listening systems signs shall comply with applicable federal regulations and shall include the International Symbol of Access for Hearing Loss.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 01 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY › Chapter 04.01.06 - Assistive Listening Device in Assembly Areas › Section 04.01.06.07 - Maintenance and Training

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Training on the operation and maintenance of an assistive listening system shall be provided by the recipient of State funds as part of the project.
A. The training may be provided as a part of the services of the company contracted to install the assistive listening system or as a separate service contract.
B. Companies contracted to install the assistive listening system, train users, or both, shall do so in a manner consistent with applicable federal laws and regulations.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 01 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY › Chapter 04.01.06 - Assistive Listening Device in Assembly Areas › Section 04.01.06.08 - Facility Requirements

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Any facility that provides an assistive listening system must make receivers available to those individuals that can use the technology but do not have a personal hearing device or do not have a hearing device with a telecoil or built-in receiver. The number of receivers required in each assembly area is determined by the facility's size and shall be consistent with applicable federal laws and regulations.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 02 - REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES › Chapter 04.02.01 - Appraisals › Section 04.02.01.01 - Policy

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A. This regulation applies to all real property acquisitions to which the Department of General Services has any statutory role, except real property acquisition by the Department of Transportation and its model administrations, which are addressed in Regulation .02, of this chapter.
B. Before any real property is acquired from a private owner, other than by gift, the Board of Public Works shall obtain two independent appraisals of the property.
C. The staff review appraisers in the Office of Real Estate of the Department of General Services shall obtain and review the two independent appraisals for form, fact, and conclusions and, if they so elect may, with the approval of the Director of the Office of Real Estate, obtain a third independent appraisal, which they also shall review for form, fact, and conclusions. The staff review appraisers shall recommend to the Director of the Office of Real Estate a value for the subject real property, based on the approved appraisals. The Director shall determine the approved value of the property based on the reviewer's recommendation.
D. The Director of the Office of Real Estate shall offer to purchase the subject real property from the private owner, at a price not less than the lowest of the approved, independent appraisals, or at a price equal to the eminent domain award of the circuit court, as the case may be.
E. The actual consideration to be paid for any real property is subject to final approval by the Board of Public Works.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 02 - REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES › Chapter 04.02.01 - Appraisals › Section 04.02.01.02 - Policy as to the Department of Transportation

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A. This regulation applies to capital expenditures for acquisition of real property by the Department of Transportation and its modal administrations (collectively addressed here as "the Department of Transportation"), unless the acquisition is in connection with State roads, bridges, or highways.
B. Instead of employing the procedures addressed in this regulation, the Department of Transportation may elect on a case by case basis to acquire real property in accordance with Regulation .01, of this chapter, provided the Department of General Services acquiesces.
C. In exercising its review of contracts for capital expenditures for acquisition of real property by the Department of Transportation, the Department of General Services shall defer to a Department of Transportation review appraiser's approval of the appraisal of the property in question, and to any administrative adjustment of the proposed expenditure recommended by the Department of Transportation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 02 - REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES › Chapter 04.02.02 - Condemnation of Property › Section 04.02.02.01 - Policy

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A. This regulation does not apply to property to be acquired in connection with State roads, bridges, or highways.
B. Before any real property is acquired from a private owner, who occupies a dwelling there as his principal residence, the Office of Real Estate, Department of General Services, the Department of Transportation, or any of its modal administrations, may offer the owners a life estate in a portion of that property.
C. The value of the life estate, as determined by the Office of Real Estate, the Department of Transportation, or any of its modal administrations, is the amount equal to the agreed upon price of the total property, less a discount based upon the value of the life estate portion and the age of the youngest owner of record of the property. If the property is obtained through condemnation, the State shall pay the owner, or owners, a price equal to the inquisition for the total property, less a discount based upon the value of the life estate portion and the age of the youngest owner of record of the property. The discount will be determined by the Office of Real Estate, the Department of Transportation, or any of its modal administrations, by multiplying the agreed upon price or amount established by the condemnation inquisition for the life estate portion, that is, the residence, related improvements and the property which will be occupied and maintained by the former owner, or owners, by a valuation factor derived from computations using mortality tables and ages of the youngest owner, called Life Estate Valuation Table as approved by the State Board of Public Works.
D. The actual consideration to be paid for any real property subject to a life estate is subject to final approval by the Board of Public Works.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - PERSONAL PROPERTY DISPOSAL › Chapter 04.03.01 - Disposal Process › Section 04.03.01.01 - Applicability

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These regulations only apply to State-owned personal property that has been declared excess or surplus under State Finance and Procurement Article, §
									4-502, Annotated Code of Maryland. They do not apply to other State-owned personal property that is covered by State Finance and Procurement Article, §
									10-305, Annotated Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - PERSONAL PROPERTY DISPOSAL › Chapter 04.03.01 - Disposal Process › Section 04.03.01.02 - Availability

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Serviceable excess property will be listed periodically in the Excess Property Bulletin, a Statewide Department of General Services publication, notifying State agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations of available excess property.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - PERSONAL PROPERTY DISPOSAL › Chapter 04.03.01 - Disposal Process › Section 04.03.01.03 - General Requirements

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A. The Inventory Management Division of the Department of General Services shall determine the method of property disposition.
B. Excess property will be transferred to another State agency, whenever feasible, before other methods of disposal are considered.
C. Excess property sales will be executed by competitive sealed bids or public auctions.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - PERSONAL PROPERTY DISPOSAL › Chapter 04.03.01 - Disposal Process › Section 04.03.01.04 - Utilization by a Local Jurisdiction or Nonprofit Organization

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A. Excess property that is no longer needed by the State may be sold without obtaining competitive bids or donated to a local jurisdiction or nonprofit organization upon approval by the Secretary of General Services or the Secretary's designee at no lower than the Assistant Secretary's level.
B. A local jurisdiction or nonprofit organization obtaining donated property shall be required to sign a statement certifying the intended use of the property in the recipient's program.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - PERSONAL PROPERTY DISPOSAL › Chapter 04.03.02 - Surplus Personal Property-Enterprise Activity › Section 04.03.02.01 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Enterprise activity" means a State governmental operation that markets goods and related services intended to result in revenue after payment of all costs, overhead, and expenses.
(2) "Inmate labor" means labor by individuals on work release from the Maryland Correctional System.
(3) "MSASP" means the Maryland State Agency for Surplus Property, a self-supporting division of the Department of General Services.
(4) "Qualified donee" means a unit of State government, a local governmental jurisdiction, or a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, eligible to purchase surplus property from MSASP.
(5) "Refurbish" means the process of enhancing the marketability of property through operations including, but not limited to, cleaning, painting, assembling, repairing, reupholstering, adding, or replacing component parts, etc.
(6) Surplus Property.
(a) "Surplus property" means federal surplus personal property as well as items of excess personal property, located at the MSASP Warehouse, that the Department of General Services declares as not needed by any unit of State government.
(b) "Surplus property" includes motor vehicles, machinery, office furniture, clothing, office machines, etc.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - PERSONAL PROPERTY DISPOSAL › Chapter 04.03.02 - Surplus Personal Property-Enterprise Activity › Section 04.03.02.02 - MSASP Enterprise Activity

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A. Scope and Purpose.
(1) MSASP is an unfunded, self-supporting agency that may engage in enterprise activity in order to:
(a) Cover its operating expenses;
(b) Generate revenue for the State's General Fund;
(c) Employ and train qualified inmates in vocational skills; and
(d) Provide quality, finished products to qualified donees at attractive prices.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - SECURITY OF STATE REAL PROPERTY › Chapter 04.04.01 - Key Regulations › Section 04.04.01.01 - Scope

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This chapter applies to all real property owned or occupied by a unit which is secured by a lock needing a key to gain access.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - SECURITY OF STATE REAL PROPERTY › Chapter 04.04.01 - Key Regulations › Section 04.04.01.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Key" includes electronic card keys and similar devices that perform locking or unlocking functions.
(2) "State" means the State of Maryland or any unit.
(3) "State real property" means any land or improvements, structures, or fixtures on land leased or owned by the State.
(4) Unit.
(a) "Unit" means a department, agency, board, commission, university, college, or other entity of State government.
(b) "Unit" does not mean political subdivisions and units of political subdivisions of the State.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - SECURITY OF STATE REAL PROPERTY › Chapter 04.04.01 - Key Regulations › Section 04.04.01.03 - Responsibilities for Authorizing Manufacture, Duplication, and Distribution of Keys

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Every unit shall appoint an employee who shall be responsible for authorizing the manufacture, duplication, distribution, and possession of keys capable of locking and unlocking doors, gates, or barriers in or on State real property used by the unit.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - SECURITY OF STATE REAL PROPERTY › Chapter 04.04.01 - Key Regulations › Section 04.04.01.04 - Maintenance of a List

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A. Each unit shall keep current lists of:
(1) All State real property owned, controlled, or used by the unit for which keys are used to gain access;
(2) All employees who have been authorized to be given keys to the property; and
(3) All employees given keys to the property.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - SECURITY OF STATE REAL PROPERTY › Chapter 04.04.01 - Key Regulations › Section 04.04.01.05 - Markings

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Any key capable of being used in locks on State real property shall be clearly marked with the words "DO NOT DUPLICATE" or "UNLAWFUL TO DUPLICATE" and shall bear symbology indicating ownership by the State.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - SECURITY OF STATE REAL PROPERTY › Chapter 04.04.01 - Key Regulations › Section 04.04.01.06 - Use and Possession of Keys

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A. Any key subject to these regulations may be used, distributed, maintained, or duplicated only with the written permission of a person identified in Regulation .03 of this chapter.
B. A person, firm, or organization may not use, distribute, manufacture, duplicate, or possess keys capable of being used in locks in or on State real property unless the use, distribution, manufacture, duplication, or possession is in accordance with Regulations .01-.06 of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - SECURITY OF STATE REAL PROPERTY › Chapter 04.04.01 - Key Regulations › Section 04.04.01.07 - Penalties

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As provided in Criminal Law Article, §
									7-204, Annotated Code of Maryland, any person, firm, or organization found guilty of violating these regulations shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall pay a fine of not more than $500 for each offense.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - SECURITY OF STATE REAL PROPERTY › Chapter 04.04.02 - Security Cards › Section 04.04.02.01 - General

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A. These regulations are applicable to all State real property.
B. It is the intent of these regulations to ensure the safety of all persons working, visiting, conducting business, or otherwise lawfully in, on, or about State real property.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - SECURITY OF STATE REAL PROPERTY › Chapter 04.04.02 - Security Cards › Section 04.04.02.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Department" means the Department of General Services.
(2) "Maryland Capitol Police (MCP) " means the Department of General Services Police.
(3) "Prox privileges" means privileges associated with a proximity card, integrated with the security card, and used for access control applications.
(4) "Secretary" means the Secretary of General Services or the Secretary's designee.
(5) "Security card" means a State of Maryland employee security card.
(6) "State" means the State of Maryland or any unit.
(7) "State real property" means any land or improvements, structures, or fixtures on land leased or owned by the State.
(8) Unit.
(a) "Unit" means a department, agency, board, commission, university, college, or other entity of State government.
(b) "Unit" does not mean a political subdivision or a unit of a political subdivision of the State.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - SECURITY OF STATE REAL PROPERTY › Chapter 04.04.02 - Security Cards › Section 04.04.02.03 - Issuance of Security Cards

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A. In accordance with this chapter, the Secretary shall issue a security card to each State employee.
B. The Secretary may issue a security card to an individual other than a State employee, including but not limited to a contractor, lobbyist, media personnel, local government official, or volunteer.
C. Any duties assigned by this chapter to the Secretary may be delegated by the Secretary to the MCP.
D. All prox privileges associated with a security card shall be subject to criteria established by MCP as approved by the Secretary.
E. The Secretary may authorize and the MCP shall conduct a security clearance investigation prior to issuance of a security card to an individual other than a State employee.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - SECURITY OF STATE REAL PROPERTY › Chapter 04.04.02 - Security Cards › Section 04.04.02.04 - Surrender of Security Cards

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A. A security card is the property of the State.
B. A security card issued to a State employee shall be surrendered upon:
(1) The employee's separation from State employment;
(2) Demand by the employee's supervisor;
(3) Demand by the Secretary; or
(4) Demand by the MCP.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - SECURITY OF STATE REAL PROPERTY › Chapter 04.04.02 - Security Cards › Section 04.04.02.05 - Notification to the Department of Employee Separation from the Service

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The personnel division of the employee's unit shall notify the MCP within 30 days upon the separation of service of any employee with security card privileges and shall provide the name of the affected employee.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - SECURITY OF STATE REAL PROPERTY › Chapter 04.04.02 - Security Cards › Section 04.04.02.06 - Responsibilities of Holders of Security Cards

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A. Application.
(1) In order to be issued a security card, an individual shall complete and submit a security card application, including written authorization to withhold the employee's wages.
(2) The security card application shall be in a form prescribed by the Secretary.
(3) The Secretary shall review and may approve or deny a security card application.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - SECURITY OF STATE REAL PROPERTY › Chapter 04.04.02 - Security Cards › Section 04.04.02.07 - Fees

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A. Except as provided in §C of this regulation, the Secretary may charge a fee for:
(1) The replacement of a lost security card;
(2) The failure of a State employee to surrender the employee's security card upon separation from State employment or demand under Regulation .04B of this chapter; or
(3) The failure of an individual other than a State employee to surrender the individual's security card upon demand under Regulation .04E of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - SECURITY OF STATE REAL PROPERTY › Chapter 04.04.02 - Security Cards › Section 04.04.02.08 - Sanctions

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A. The violation by a State employee of any regulation under this chapter may result in the revocation of the employee's security card and any associated privileges as well as criminal prosecution as provided in Criminal Law Article, §
									9-704, Annotated Code of Maryland.
B. The violation by an individual other than a State employee of any regulation under this chapter may result in the revocation of the individual's security card and any associated privileges as well as criminal prosecution as provided in Criminal Law Article, §
									9-704, Annotated Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS › Chapter 04.05.01 - General Regulations › Section 04.05.01.01 - Definition and Application

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A. "Property" means State public buildings, improvements, grounds, and multiservice centers under the jurisdiction of the Department of General Services.
B. In addition to the regulations in this chapter, the following areas are also subject to COMAR 04.05.02 and the procedural rules of the Senate and House of Delegates:
(1) General Assembly buildings, improvements, and grounds;
(2) Senate and House of Delegates:
(a) Chambers,
(b) Lounges,
(c) Lobbies,
(d) Appurtenant areas,
(e) Committee rooms; and
(3) Joint Hearing Room.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS › Chapter 04.05.01 - General Regulations › Section 04.05.01.02 - Property Access

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A. The property is closed to the public after regular business hours.
B. Property or portions of it may be closed to the public during regular business hours in emergency situations:
(1) Necessary to the orderly conduct of State business;
(2) For safety reasons; or
(3) For security reasons.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS › Chapter 04.05.01 - General Regulations › Section 04.05.01.03 - Prohibited Conduct

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A. An individual shall be subject to arrest if the individual:
(1) Damages or defaces the property;
(2) Creates loud, unusual noise, including profanity;
(3) Disturbs employees performing their duties;
(4) Prevents or disturbs the general public from obtaining services provided on the property; or
(5) Obstructs:
(a) Entrances,
(b) Walks,
(c) Corridors,
(d) Elevators,
(e) Offices,
(f) Stairways, or
(g) Parking lots.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS › Chapter 04.05.01 - General Regulations › Section 04.05.01.04 - Distribution of Handbills

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Except as provided in COMAR 04.05.02, the distribution by the public of materials such as handbills, pamphlets, and letters in indoor areas of the property is prohibited without the prior approval of the appropriate superintendent or manager.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS › Chapter 04.05.01 - General Regulations › Section 04.05.01.05 - Vehicular Traffic

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A. Vehicles on the property will be operated in a careful and safe manner, complying with directions of guards and posted signs.
B. The blocking of entrances, driveways, walks, or loading platforms is prohibited.
C. Parking without authority or parking in unauthorized locations or in locations reserved for others is prohibited.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS › Chapter 04.05.01 - General Regulations › Section 04.05.01.06 - Controlled Dangerous Substances and Alcoholic Beverages

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A. The use of controlled dangerous substances, except as prescribed by physicians or permitted by law, is prohibited on the property.
B. An individual under the influence of alcohol or controlled dangerous substances may not be permitted on the property, or to operate a motor vehicle on the property.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS › Chapter 04.05.01 - General Regulations › Section 04.05.01.07 - Soliciting and Debt Collection

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A. The soliciting of alms, money, or contributions, commercial soliciting, the display or distribution of commercial advertising, political soliciting, or the collection of private debts, is prohibited on the property, except as permitted by §B of this regulation.
B. Permissible solicitations require the prior approval of the occupying agency head for scheduling, safety, security, and traffic purposes. Permissible solicitations are limited to:
(1) Solicitation by national or local campaigns for savings bonds, health, welfare, and charity;
(2) Solicitations by labor organizations for membership or dues as authorized by law;
(3) Recruitment campaigns for the Armed Forces, National Guard, and other federal or State agencies, as previously approved by the occupant agencies;
(4) Operation of vending facilities and concessions as part of the operation of the property for the benefit of employees and the public;
(5) Personal notices posted by employees on authorized bulletin boards; and
(6) Activities on portions of the property leased to other individuals or organizations.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS › Chapter 04.05.01 - General Regulations › Section 04.05.01.08 - Demonstrations and Rallies

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A. Demonstrations and rallies may be held during regular business hours.
B. The Secretary or the Chief of the Maryland Capitol Police shall predesignate certain outdoor or indoor areas of the property, traditionally considered public forums, as sites for proposed demonstrations and rallies.
C. An applicant for a demonstration or rally can request any other area on the property and the Secretary or the Chief of the Maryland Capitol Police shall make every effort to accommodate the request, consistent with safety, security, and traffic concerns, and the least disturbance to employees in the performance of their duties, and not preventing the general public from obtaining the government services that are provided on the property.
D. Individuals or groups wishing to hold demonstrations or rallies should apply in writing at least 2 days in advance to the Secretary or the Chief of the Maryland Capitol Police for a permit, unless extraordinary circumstances prevent the applications.
E. Permits are issued at no cost to the applicant on a first-come, first-served basis. The Secretary or the Chief of the Maryland Capitol Police may not refuse to issue a permit based on the:
(1) Subject matter of the demonstration;
(2) Applicant; or
(3) Lateness of the permit application.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS › Chapter 04.05.01 - General Regulations › Section 04.05.01.09 - Penalties

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Persons violating these regulations and applicable laws may be prosecuted and, upon conviction by a court, shall be considered guilty of a misdemeanor and may be fined or imprisoned. Nothing contained in these regulations shall be construed to abrogate any other federal, State, or local laws applicable to any area in which the property is located.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS › Chapter 04.05.02 - Legislative Branch Buildings and Grounds in Annapolis › Section 04.05.02.01 - Application

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A. These regulations are in addition to COMAR 04.05.01.
B. These regulations apply only to the buildings, improvements, and grounds of the Legislative Branch in Annapolis under the jurisdiction of the Department of General Services.
C. The following areas are further subject to the procedural rules of the Senate and House of Delegates:
(1) Chambers;
(2) Lounges;
(3) Lobbies;
(4) Committee rooms;
(5) Joint Hearing Room; and
(6) Appurtenant areas.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS › Chapter 04.05.02 - Legislative Branch Buildings and Grounds in Annapolis › Section 04.05.02.02 - Demonstrations and Rallies

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A. Subject to the conditions below, demonstrations, rallies, and solicitation, whether or not by permit, may be held during regular business hours, but may not be scheduled to start after 8 p.m., or finish after 9 p.m., except when sessions of the Senate or House of Delegates run beyond 9 p.m.
B. Demonstrations and rallies may be conducted at Lawyers' Mall in front of the State House between the Legislative Services Building and Government House. The areas posted as fire lanes may not be obstructed.
C. In case of preemption or conflicting scheduling of Lawyers' Mall, demonstrations may be conducted in other nearby outdoor areas if agreeable with the applicant for the demonstration permit and the Secretary or the Chief of the Maryland Capitol Police.
D. Demonstrations or rallies outside State property may require separate approval of the Mayor of Annapolis through the Annapolis Police Department.
E. Groups of 15 or more persons wishing to hold demonstrations or rallies or engage in solicitation should apply in writing at least 2 days in advance to the superintendent or manager for a permit, unless extraordinary circumstances prevent the applications. Groups of less than 15 persons may hold demonstrations or rallies or engage in solicitation without a permit, space permitting, subject to the same conditions in this regulation, but an individual or group holding a permit will have priority over an individual or group without a permit.
F. Permits shall be issued at no cost to the applicant on a first-come, first-served basis. The Secretary or the Chief of the Maryland Capitol Police may not refuse to issue a permit based on the:
(1) Subject matter of the demonstration;
(2) Applicant; or
(3) Lateness of the permit application.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS › Chapter 04.05.02 - Legislative Branch Buildings and Grounds in Annapolis › Section 04.05.02.03 - Interference with Legislative Process

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A. An individual or group may not willfully disrupt or interfere with, or attempt to disrupt or interfere with:
(1) A session of the General Assembly;
(2) The Senate or the House of Delegates;
(3) Any of the Senate's or House of Delegates' committees;
(4) An officer, employee, or staff member of the General Assembly; or
(5) A member of the Senate or House of Delegates in the member's performance of any official function.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS › Chapter 04.05.02 - Legislative Branch Buildings and Grounds in Annapolis › Section 04.05.02.04 - Communications with General Assembly Members

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Nothing in this or other regulations shall prohibit citizens and small groups of citizens from communicating with the General Assembly in a reasonable and orderly manner, including delivery of handbills, pamphlets, letters, and small symbolic objects to members or members' offices.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 06 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING LEASES › Chapter 04.06.01 - General › Section 04.06.01.01 - Applicability

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This subtitle applies to all leases of State-owned property to any State employee, agent, servant, or other individual in State service for the purpose of permitting the individual to maintain a residence on or in the property.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 06 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING LEASES › Chapter 04.06.01 - General › Section 04.06.01.02 - Definitions

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A. In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Department" means the Department of General Services.
(2) Program.
(a) "Program" means the State Employee Rental Housing Program.
(b) "Program" includes all leases of State-owned property to a State employee, agent, servant, or other individual in State service for the purpose of permitting the individual to maintain a residence on or in the property.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 06 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING LEASES › Chapter 04.06.01 - General › Section 04.06.01.03 - Conformity with Department Policies

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Leases under the Program shall conform to policies of the Department regarding:
A. Rental rates;
B. Provisions, terms, and conditions of lease documents;
C. Employee eligibility;
D. Free or reduced-rent housing; and
E. Requirements for submission to the Department of a request for approval of a lease.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 06 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING LEASES › Chapter 04.06.01 - General › Section 04.06.01.04 - Rent

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A. The Department shall approve the rent for employee housing.
B. In reviewing the rent for employee housing, the Department shall consider:
(1) The physical condition of the housing;
(2) The maintenance cost; and
(3) Appraisals of the property as determined by an appropriate appraisal method including but not limited to the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 06 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING LEASES › Chapter 04.06.01 - General › Section 04.06.01.05 - Rent-Free or Reduced-Rent Housing

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Employee housing shall be provided at no cost or reduced cost if:
A. There is a need to have an employee in a State-owned housing unit to:
(1) Provide a high level of security to a specific area or facility;
(2) Respond to requests for assistance and emergencies in or near the area or facility;
(3) Perform basic maintenance as the caretaker of the specific area or facility with high use; or
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 04 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Subtitle 06 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING LEASES › Chapter 04.06.01 - General › Section 04.06.01.06 - Inventory of State-Owned Rental Housing

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The Department shall maintain:
A. A listing of State-owned employee rental housing; and
B. For each property a copy of the current lease or most recent lease if the property is vacant.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 05 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subtitle 01 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 05.01.01 - Procedures for Hearings in Contested Cases › Section 05.01.01.01 - General

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This chapter contains procedures for administrative hearings in contested cases. These procedures are required by the Maryland Administrative Procedure Act, State Government Article, §
									10-201 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland, and apply to all contested cases within the Department.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 05 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subtitle 01 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 05.01.01 - Procedures for Hearings in Contested Cases › Section 05.01.01.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Contested case" means a proceeding to determine:
(a) A right, duty, statutory entitlement, or privilege of a person that is required by statute or constitution to be determined only after an opportunity for an agency hearing; or
(b) The grant, denial, renewal, revocation, suspension, or amendment of a license that is required by statute or constitution to be determined only after an opportunity for an agency hearing.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 05 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subtitle 01 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 05.01.01 - Procedures for Hearings in Contested Cases › Section 05.01.01.03 - Notice and Hearing

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A. In a contested case all parties shall be afforded an opportunity for hearing after reasonable notice.
B. The notice shall:
(1) State the time, place, and nature of the hearing;
(2) State the legal authority under which the hearing is to be held;
(3) Cite the particular sections of the statutes and regulations, including procedural regulations, that are pertinent; and
(4) State concisely and simply:
(a) The facts that are asserted, or
(b) If the facts cannot be stated in detail when the notice is given, the issues that are involved.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 05 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subtitle 01 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 05.01.01 - Procedures for Hearings in Contested Cases › Section 05.01.01.04 - Hearing Officer

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The decision maker may designate a hearing officer who shall conduct the hearing and submit in writing to the decision maker proposed findings of fact and proposed conclusions of law.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 05 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subtitle 01 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 05.01.01 - Procedures for Hearings in Contested Cases › Section 05.01.01.05 - Representation

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A. A party may appear in proper person or be represented by counsel.
B. A corporation may be represented by an officer, agent, or attorney.
C. Parties and their attorneys shall give written notice to the hearing officer of their names and addresses in advance of the hearing.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 05 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subtitle 01 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 05.01.01 - Procedures for Hearings in Contested Cases › Section 05.01.01.06 - Evidence

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A. Probative evidence that reasonable and prudent individuals commonly accept in the conduct of their affairs may be admitted at a hearing and given probative effect.
B. Incompetent, irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly repetitious evidence may be excluded.
C. Documentary evidence may be submitted by parties before and at the hearings and for such period of time that the hearing officer may designate the record to remain open after the hearing.
D. On a genuine issue in a contested case a party may call witnesses and cross examine opposing witnesses.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 05 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subtitle 01 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 05.01.01 - Procedures for Hearings in Contested Cases › Section 05.01.01.07 - Hearing

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A. The hearing shall be open to the public, unless otherwise provided by law.
B. Upon written notice 7 days in advance of a hearing and upon payment of costs, a party may request that a hearing be transcribed.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 05 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subtitle 01 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 05.01.01 - Procedures for Hearings in Contested Cases › Section 05.01.01.08 - Ex Parte Communications

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A. Persons other than advisory staff may not communicate ex parte with the hearing officer or decision maker.
B. Ex parte communications received in violation of §A shall be placed in the record and disclosed to all parties who shall then have 10 days within which to rebut them.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 05 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subtitle 01 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 05.01.01 - Procedures for Hearings in Contested Cases › Section 05.01.01.09 - Record

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A. In the determination of a contested case, the decision maker may consider only evidence that is in the record.
B. The record in a contested case shall include:
(1) Pleadings and motions;
(2) Documentary evidence;
(3) Statements;
(4) Transcripts;
(5) Staff memoranda, unless privileged;
(6) Proposed findings of fact, proposed conclusions of law, and exceptions to them;
(7) Preliminary and final decisions; and
(8) Other writing germane to the case and not otherwise privileged.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 05 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subtitle 01 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 05.01.01 - Procedures for Hearings in Contested Cases › Section 05.01.01.10 - Decision

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A. The decision maker may adopt, modify, or rewrite a hearing officer's proposed findings of fact and proposed conclusions of law.
B. If a decision maker or a majority of them has not heard the evidence, a proposed decision, including findings of fact and conclusions of law, shall be served on each party. Parties adversely affected by the proposed decision shall be afforded the opportunity, within 10 days after receipt of the proposed decision, to file exceptions and present argument to the decision maker or the majority of them.
C. Copies of the final decision and findings of fact and conclusions of law shall be delivered or mailed promptly to all parties or their attorneys.
D. Instead of a decision, a contested case may be disposed of by agreed settlement, consent order, or default.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 05 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subtitle 01 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 05.01.01 - Procedures for Hearings in Contested Cases › Section 05.01.01.11 - Time Periods

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For good cause, the hearing officer or decision maker may extend or waive time periods provided in these Regulations.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 05 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subtitle 01 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 05.01.01 - Procedures for Hearings in Contested Cases › Section 05.01.01.12 - Appeal

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A. Upon issuance of a final decision, an aggrieved party may proceed to exhaust any remaining administrative remedies or seek judicial review in accordance with applicable law.
B. Upon notice of appeal the record shall be transmitted promptly to the appropriate appellate tribunal, and within the time period prescribed in the Maryland Rules of Procedure governing appeals from administrative agencies.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 05 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Subtitle 01 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 05.01.01 - Procedures for Hearings in Contested Cases › Section 05.01.01.13 - Interpretation

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These regulations are meant to complement the Maryland Administrative Procedure Act. In the event of conflict the Act takes precedence over them.