Maryland
Public Safety
1,005 entries
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§1–101. (a) In this article the following words have the meanings indicated. (a–1) “Active duty” has…
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§1–201. (a) (1) The Governor may offer a reward in the name of the State for information that leads …
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§1–202. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Child” mea…
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§1–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the …
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§1–302. (a) The General Assembly: (1) recognizes the paramount importance of the safety and well–bei…
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§1–302.1. (a) The General Assembly finds that 9–1–1 specialists are key members of the team of publi…
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§1–303. (a) (1) This subtitle does not require a public service company to provide any equipment or …
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§1–304. (a) Each county shall have in operation an enhanced 9–1–1 system. (b) If implementation is p…
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§1–304.1. (a) (1) Each public safety answering point shall employ standards–based protocols for the …
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§1–304.2. (a) Each public safety answering point shall adopt and implement programs compliant with b…
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§1–304.3. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, in the event of a 9–1–1–accessible…
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§1–305. (a) There is a Maryland 9–1–1 Board in the Maryland Department of Emergency Management. (b) …
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§1–306. (a) The Board shall coordinate the enhancement of county 9–1–1 systems. (b) The Board’s resp…
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§1–307. (a) The Board shall submit an annual report to the Governor, the Secretary, and, subject to …
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§1–308. (a) There is a 9–1–1 Trust Fund. (b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsect…
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§1–309. (a) On recommendation of the Board, each year the Secretary shall request an appropriation f…
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§1–309.1. (a) In consultation with the Maryland Cybersecurity Council established under § 9–2901 of …
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§1–310. (a) This section does not apply to prepaid wireless telecommunications service. (b) Each sub…
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§1–311. (a) This section does not apply to prepaid wireless telecommunications service. (b) In addit…
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§1–312. (a) (1) During each county’s fiscal year, the county may spend the amounts distributed to it…
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§1–313. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Consumer” mean…
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§1–314. (a) In this section, “multiple–line telephone system” means a system that: (1) consists of c…
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§1–315. An emergency services Internet Protocol network provider and a core service provider of Next…
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§1–401. (a) There is a Sexual Offender Advisory Board. (b) The Board consists of the following membe…
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§1–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the …
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§1–502. (a) There is a Statewide Interoperability Radio Control Board in the Department of Informati…
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§1–503. (a) The Board shall coordinate the operation and maintenance of a Statewide Public Safety In…
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§2–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Civilian classificat…
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§2–201. There is a Department of State Police, established as a principal department of State govern…
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§2–202. (a) The Governor shall appoint the Secretary of State Police with the advice and consent of …
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§2–203. (a) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary may designate without examination one p…
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§2–204. (a) The Secretary and deputy secretary have throughout the State the same powers, privileges…
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§2–205. (a) The Secretary may adopt rules necessary to: (1) promote the effective and efficient perf…
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§2–206. The Attorney General shall represent the Department.
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§2–207. The following units are in the Department: (1) the State Fire Prevention Commission; (2) the…
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§2–208. (a) (1) Salaries, expenses, and other costs incident to the operation of the Department and …
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§2–301. (a) (1) The Department has the general duty to safeguard the lives and safety of all persons…
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§2–302. (a) The powers and duties of the Department with respect to law enforcement are supplemental…
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§2–303. (a) As provided in the State budget, the Department shall make its training facilities avail…
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§2–304. (a) The Department may permit a law enforcement agency of the State or a State unit to conne…
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§2–305. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Civil child su…
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§2–306. (a) The Department shall collect, analyze, and disseminate information about the occurrence …
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§2–307. (a) (1) The Department shall collect, analyze, and disseminate: (i) information about the in…
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§2–308. (a) (1) Any information, records, or statistics collected under this subtitle shall be avail…
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§2–309. In any report issued under § 2-308 of this subtitle, the Department may include recommendati…
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§2–310. (a) Unless sufficient facilities are not available, the managing official of a correctional …
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§2–311. (a) (1) This section does not apply to personal property purchased or otherwise acquired for…
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§2–312. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary shall charge a fee o…
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§2–313. (a) Each publicly owned dog used for law enforcement work by the State or a local subdivisio…
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§2–314. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Approved rates…
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§2–314.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Approved rat…
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§2–315. (a) There is a Law Enforcement Coordinating Council within the Department. (b) The purpose o…
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§2–316. (a) The Department shall establish a regional law enforcement council for each of the region…
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§2–401. (a) If there are inconsistencies between this article and the State Personnel and Pensions A…
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§2–402. (a) (1) In accordance with the State budget, the Secretary shall appoint the employees that …
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§2–402.1. When the Department advertises for or recruits new employees, the Department shall include…
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§2–403. (a) Each police employee, including an individual who is appointed to the Department for tra…
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§2–404. (a) In this section, “obsolete rank” means a rank designated by the Secretary to which no fu…
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§2–405. (a) (1) The Secretary shall develop a pay plan for police employees, State Police communicat…
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§2–406. (a) (1) The Secretary may approve vouchers in payment of expenses incurred by employees in t…
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§2–407. (a) (1) The Department shall provide uniforms and equipment necessary for the performance of…
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§2–408. (a) Except as allowed by this article, Title 9 or Title 10 of the Labor and Employment Artic…
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§2–409. (a) There is a Sick Leave Reserve. (b) The Secretary shall administer the Sick Leave Reserve…
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§2–410. (a) The Secretary may grant work-related administrative leave to a police employee who is te…
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§2–411. (a) If authorized by the Secretary: (1) a police employee may work an alternative workday; o…
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§2–412. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Emergency” mea…
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§2–413. A police employee may not be demoted or otherwise affected in rank, pay, or status except fo…
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§2–414. Employment of an employee of the Department ends on the death, retirement, resignation, or t…
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§2–415. (a) (1) Retirement shall occur in accordance with the State Personnel and Pensions Article. …
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§2–416. Resignation of an employee is not valid until accepted by the Secretary, but the Secretary m…
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§2–417. (a) An employee, other than an employee in probationary status, may be terminated from emplo…
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§2–418. (a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a police …
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§2–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Burglary” include…
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§2–502. (a) There is a statewide DNA database system in the Crime Laboratory. (b) The statewide DNA …
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§2–503. (a) After consulting with the Director, the Secretary shall adopt appropriate regulations: (…
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§2–504. (a) (1) In accordance with regulations adopted under this subtitle, an individual who is con…
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§2–505. (a) To the extent fiscal resources are available, DNA samples shall be collected and tested:…
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§2–506. (a) Each DNA record of identification characteristics that results from DNA testing under th…
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§2–507. At regular intervals not exceeding 180 days, the Crime Laboratory and each analyst who perfo…
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§2–508. (a) (1) On written or electronic request after verification by the Director that a match has…
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§2–509. (a) The Director shall create a population database composed of DNA samples collected under …
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§2–510. A match obtained between an evidence sample and a database entry may be used only as probabl…
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§2–511. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, an individual’s DNA samples …
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§2–512. (a) A person who, by virtue of employment or official position, has possession of or access …
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§2–513. (a) (1) (i) On or before April 1, 2010, and on or before April 1 annually thereafter, the De…
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§2–514. (a) On or before April 1, 2010, and on or before April 1 of every even–numbered year thereaf…
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§2–601. (a) There is a Local Division in the Department. (b) The Department may have and provide the…
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§2–602. (a) (1) The local governing body of a county and the Secretary may enter into an agreement f…
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§2–603. (a) If an agreement entered into under § 2-602 of this subtitle is terminated, the value of …
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§2–604. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if eight or more police employees are assigne…
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§2–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commercial motor …
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§2–702. (a) (1) There is a Vehicle Theft Prevention Council in the Department. (2) The purpose of th…
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§2–703. (a) There is a Vehicle Theft Prevention Fund. (b) (1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund…
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§3–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Administratively cha…
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§3–102. (a) Each county shall have a police accountability board to: (1) hold quarterly meetings wit…
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§3–103. (a) An individual may file a complaint of police misconduct with the law enforcement agency …
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§3–104. (a) (1) Each county shall have one administrative charging committee to serve countywide law…
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§3–105. (a) The Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission shall develop and adopt, by regula…
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§3–106. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, each law enforcement agency …
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§3–107. (a) (1) Pending an investigatory, administrative charging committee, and trial board process…
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§3–108. (a) (1) A law enforcement agency shall designate an employee as a victims’ rights advocate t…
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§3–109. A police officer who is the subject of a complaint of police misconduct and a complainant ma…
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§3–110. (a) A police officer may not be discharged, disciplined, demoted, or denied promotion, trans…
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§3–111. (a) A law enforcement agency may not negate or alter any of the requirements of this subtitl…
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§3–112. A record relating to an administrative or criminal investigation of misconduct by a police o…
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§3–113. (a) The investigating unit of a law enforcement agency shall immediately review a complaint …
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§3–114. The Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission shall adopt regulations to implement t…
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§3–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commission” means…
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§3–202. There is a Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, which is an independent commis…
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§3–203. (a) The Commission consists of the following members: (1) the President of the Maryland Chie…
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§3–204. The Commission annually shall elect a chair and vice chair from among its members.
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§3–205. (a) A majority of the Commission is a quorum. (b) The Commission shall meet in the State at …
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§3–206. (a) (1) With the approval of the Governor, the Commission shall appoint an executive directo…
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§3–206.1. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission Fu…
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§3–207. (a) The Commission has the following powers and duties: (1) to establish standards for the a…
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§3–208. The Commission has the following powers and duties: (1) to adopt regulations necessary or ap…
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§3–209. (a) The Commission shall certify as a police officer each individual who: (1) (i) satisfacto…
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§3–209.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Applicant” m…
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§3–209.2. Employment by a business licensed as a dispensary, grower, or processor under Title 13, Su…
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§3–210. (a) The certification of a police officer automatically lapses 3 years after the date of the…
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§3–211. (a) If the certification of a police officer is in danger of lapsing or has lapsed because o…
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§3–212. (a) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of subsection (b) of this section, the Commission …
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§3–213. The Commission may recall the certificate of a police officer if the certification of the po…
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§3–214. (a) If the certification of a police officer is revoked, the police officer may not apply fo…
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§3–215. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Permanent appo…
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§3–216. (a) A law enforcement agency may not employ an individual as a police officer for a period n…
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§3–217. An individual may not serve as a police officer when the certification of the police officer…
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§3–218. (a) Except as expressly provided in this subtitle, this subtitle does not limit the powers, …
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§3–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Central Repositor…
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§3–302. The Governor may appoint and deputize as a special police officer each individual that the G…
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§3–303. (a) The following entities may apply for the appointment of special police officers for the …
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§3–304. (a) (1) The employer of an applicant for a commission shall submit the application under thi…
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§3–305. (a) (1) The Secretary shall investigate the character, reputation, and qualifications of eac…
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§3–306. (a) The Governor shall issue a commission to each applicant approved by the Governor. (b) Th…
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§3–307. (a) Each special police officer shall protect and preserve peace and good order on the prope…
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§3–308. (a) The special police officer is responsible for: (1) any abuse of the special police offic…
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§3–309. (a) Within 30 days after issuance of a commission and before performing the duties of a spec…
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§3–310. (a) (1) Unless a special police officer is on detective duty, the special police officer sha…
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§3–311. (a) Each special police officer is deemed to be an employee of the entity that requested the…
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§3–312. (a) An initial commission expires 3 years after its date of issuance. (b) (1) At the end of …
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§3–313. (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a commission is suspended or t…
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§3–314. The State and any subdivision or municipal corporation of the State shall have the immunity …
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§3–315. (a) An individual may not exercise or attempt to exercise any of the powers of a special pol…
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§3–316. The Secretary may, as the Secretary considers necessary to carry out the purpose of this sub…
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§3–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Railroad comp…
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§3–402. Each railroad company located wholly or partly in the State may apply for the appointment of…
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§3–403. (a) To qualify for appointment to act as a railroad police officer under this subtitle, an a…
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§3–404. (a) The chief railroad police officer of a railroad company shall: (1) submit to the Secreta…
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§3–405. (a) (1) The Secretary shall submit to the Governor: (i) each application for appointment of …
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§3–406. (a) Each railroad police officer has all the powers granted to a peace or police officer. (b…
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§3–407. The railroad company that employs a railroad police officer is liable for any wrongful actio…
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§3–408. Before performing the duties of a railroad police officer, each railroad police officer shal…
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§3–409. (a) Each railroad police officer who is in uniform and on duty shall wear in plain view a ba…
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§3–410. Each railroad police officer shall receive compensation from the railroad company that emplo…
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§3–411. An appointment issued under this subtitle remains in effect until: (1) terminated by the rai…
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§3–412. (a) Employment of a railroad police officer ends on the retirement, resignation, or terminat…
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§3–413. (a) If sufficient facilities are available, the person in charge of a jail or place of deten…
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§3–414. To carry out the purposes of this subtitle, the Governor may enter into a reciprocal agreeme…
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§3–415. This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Railroad Police Act.
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§3–501. (a) In this section, “manufacturer” means a person who possesses a federal license to engage…
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§3–501.1. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027 PER CHAPTER 521 OF 2022 // (a) (1) On or before…
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§3–502. (a) In this section, “police officer” means a member of: (1) a police force of this State or…
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§3–503. (a) The purpose of this section is to preserve, promote, and protect public safety and peace…
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§3–504. (a) In this section, “quota” means the mandating of a finite number of arrests made or citat…
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§3–505. (a) In this section, “local law enforcement agency” means the police department of a county …
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§3–506. (a) On or before December 1, 2007, each law enforcement agency in the State shall adopt writ…
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§3–506.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Administrato…
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§3–507. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Death in the l…
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§3–508. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Commission” me…
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§3–509. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Active dat…
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§3–511. (a) In this section, “law enforcement agency” has the meaning stated in § 3–201 of this titl…
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§3–511.1. (a) (1) The Department of General Services, in coordination with the Department of Informa…
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§3–512. (a) On or before February 1 of each year, the Police Commissioner of Baltimore City shall re…
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§3–513. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Commission” ha…
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§3–514. (a) (1) Each law enforcement agency shall require a police officer who was involved in a use…
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§3–515. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, each law enforcement agency …
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§3–516. (a) Each law enforcement agency shall establish a confidential and nonpunitive early interve…
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§3–517. (a) In this section, “local law enforcement agency” means: (1) a police department of a coun…
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§3–518. Each law enforcement agency shall annually report to the Maryland Police Training and Standa…
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§3–519. (a) Each law enforcement agency shall adopt the uniform citizen complaint process developed …
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§3–519.1. (a) Each law enforcement agency shall adopt the uniform citizen positive community feedbac…
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§3–520. Each local law enforcement agency shall collaborate with the local school system to establis…
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§3–521. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Law enforcemen…
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§3–522. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Center” means …
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§3–523. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Employee assis…
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§3–524. (a) This section shall be known as the Maryland Use of Force Statute. (b) (1) In this sectio…
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§3–525. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Law enforcemen…
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§3–526. (a) (1) This section applies only to publicly owned dogs that are: (i) licensed under § 2–31…
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§3–527. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Law enforcemen…
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§3–528. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Law enforcemen…
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§3–529. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Database” …
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§3–530. (a) The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy shall request and analyze data rela…
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§3–531. (a) There is a Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy. (b) The Office is a separat…
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§3–532. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Interested par…
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§3–533. (a) In this section, “law enforcement agency” has the meaning stated in § 3–201 of this titl…
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§3–534. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Peer support p…
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§3–601. (a) (1) A law enforcement agency may not establish a mandatory waiting period before taking …
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§3–602. On or before October 1, 2008, all law enforcement agencies in the State shall begin using a …
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§3–603. (a) The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner shall maintain files of DNA samples and photogr…
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§3–604. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Caregiver” mea…
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§3–605. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Law enforcemen…
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§3–606. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Law enforcemen…
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§3–607. The Department of State Police shall place a direct link to the Internet site of the Marylan…
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§3–608. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Caregiver” mea…
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§3–701. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Chief” means t…
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§4–101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Executive Directo…
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§4–102. (a) There is a Protective Body Armor Fund. (b) The purposes of the Fund are: (1) to assist l…
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§4–103. (a) The Executive Director shall establish procedures for local law enforcement agencies to …
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§4–104. (a) (1) In accordance with the State budget, the Executive Director shall make grants to loc…
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§4–105. (a) A local law enforcement agency shall use the money distributed under this subtitle as an…
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§4–106. To reduce the cost of protective body armor, the Executive Director should encourage the bul…
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§4–107. On or before September 1 of each year, the Executive Director shall report to the Governor a…
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§4–401. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Forensic labor…
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§4–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Adjusted assessed…
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§4–502. Nothing in this subtitle may be construed as requiring a county or qualifying municipality t…
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§4–503. (a) There is a State Aid for Police Protection Fund. (b) The Fund provides a continuing gran…
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§4–504. (a) The Executive Director shall administer the Fund. (b) The Executive Director shall: (1) …
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§4–505. For population and density determinations under this subtitle: (1) population numbers for a …
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§4–506. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection and subject to § 4–5…
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§4–507. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Crime assessme…
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§4–508. The State Treasurer shall make the payments required under this subtitle to each county and …
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§4–509. (a) If the Executive Director finds that a county is not complying with § 4–502 of this subt…
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§4–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Executive Directo…
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§4–602. (a) There is an Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Fund. (b) The purpose of the Fun…
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§4–603. (a) Before the distribution of grant funds, grant recipients shall execute a memorandum of u…
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§4–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Community program…
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§4–702. (a) There is a Community Program Fund. (b) The purpose of the Fund is to assist: (1) local l…
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§4–703. (a) The Executive Director shall establish procedures for agencies to apply for money from t…
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§4–801. (a) In this section, “Safe Streets Initiative” means a violence prevention or intervention p…
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§4–901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Council” means th…
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§4–902. (a) There is a Maryland Violence Intervention and Prevention Program Fund. (b) The purpose o…
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§4–903. (a) There is a Maryland Violence Intervention and Prevention Advisory Council in the Governo…
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§4–904. (a) The Executive Director shall: (1) in accordance with subsection (b) of this section and …
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§4–905. (a) The Executive Director shall: (1) in accordance with subsection (b) of this section and …
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§4–906. (a) A local government or nonprofit organization that receives funding under this subtitle s…
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§4–907. (a) The Executive Director shall, in consultation with the Council: (1) order an ongoing eva…
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§4–1001. (a) For fiscal years 2020 through 2023, each year the Governor shall include in the annual …
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§4–1002. (a) For fiscal years 2020 through 2023, each year the Governor shall include in the annual …
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§4–1003. (a) In this section, “Department” means the Department of State Police. (b) For fiscal year…
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§4–1004. (a) For fiscal years 2020 through 2023, each year the Governor shall include in the annual …
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§4–1005. (a) In this section, “strategic decision support center” means a facility that is equipped …
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§4–1007. (a) For fiscal years 2020 through 2023, each year the Governor shall include in the annual …
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§4–1008. A local government or nonprofit entity that receives funding under this subtitle: (1) may u…
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§4–1009. (a) In this section, “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Governor’s Of…
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§4–1010. Beginning in fiscal year 2023, the Governor shall appropriate at least $2,000,000 in the an…
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§4–1011. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 364 OF 2021 // (a) In this section, …
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§4–1012. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Executive Dir…
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§4–1013. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 892 OF 2024 // (a) In this section, …
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§4–1101. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 364 of 2021 // (a) In this subtitle …
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§4–1102. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 364 OF 2021 // (a) There is a Pretri…
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§4–1103. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 364 OF 2021 // (a) The Executive Dir…
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§4–1104. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 364 OF 2021 // (a) A pretrial servic…
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§4–1201. (a) This subtitle applies only to each grant the Executive Director of the Governor’s Offic…
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§4–1301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Executive Direct…
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§4–1302. (a) There is a Student Peer Mediation Program Fund. (b) The purpose of the Fund is to provi…
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§4–1303. (a) (1) The Executive Director shall establish procedures for schools and community–based o…
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§4–1401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Executive Direct…
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§4–1402. (a) There is a Markell Hendricks Youth Crime Prevention and Diversion Parole Fund. (b) The …
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§4–1403. (a) (1) The Executive Director shall establish procedures for local law enforcement agencie…
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§4–1501. (a) The P.R.O.T.E.C.T. (Public Resources Organizing to End Crime Together) Program is estab…
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§4–1502. (a) The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy shall: (1) select 10 high–crime mi…
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§4–1503. For fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the ann…
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§4–1601. (a) In this subtitle, “Fund” means the Protecting Against Hate Crimes Grant Fund. (b) There…
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§4–1701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Community organi…
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§4–1702. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Entertainment…
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§4–1703. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Maryland Entertainment District Security Grant Progra…
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§5–101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Antique firearm” …
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§5–102. This subtitle does not apply to: (1) the transfer or possession of a regulated firearm or de…
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§5–103. This subtitle does not affect: (1) a sale or transfer for bona fide resale of a regulated fi…
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§5–104. This subtitle supersedes any restriction that a local jurisdiction in the State imposes on a…
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§5–105. The Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
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§5–106. (a) A person must lawfully possess a dealer’s license issued by the Secretary before the per…
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§5–107. (a) (1) An applicant for a dealer’s license shall: (i) submit to the Secretary an applicatio…
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§5–108. (a) In this section, “Central Repository” means the Criminal Justice Information System Cent…
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§5–109. The Secretary shall conduct an investigation to determine the truth or falsity of the inform…
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§5–110. (a) The Secretary shall disapprove an application for a dealer’s license if: (1) the Secreta…
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§5–111. (a) Unless a dealer’s license is renewed for a 1-year term as provided in this section, a de…
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§5–112. (a) A dealer’s license is not transferable. (b) Before moving a place of business, a license…
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§5–113. (a) A licensee shall display conspicuously the dealer’s license and any other license requir…
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§5–114. (a) (1) The Secretary shall suspend a dealer’s license if the licensee: (i) is under indictm…
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§5–115. (a) (1) A person whose dealer’s license is suspended or revoked or who is fined for a violat…
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§5–116. (a) A revocation may not take effect while an appeal is pending. (b) Any subsequent judicial…
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§5–117. A person must submit a firearm application in accordance with this subtitle before the perso…
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§5–117.1. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) a licensed firearms manufacturer; (2) a law enforc…
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§5–118. (a) A firearm applicant shall: (1) submit to a licensee or designated law enforcement agency…
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§5–120. (a) (1) On receipt of a firearm application, a licensee or designated law enforcement agency…
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§5–121. (a) On receipt of a firearm application, the Secretary shall conduct an investigation prompt…
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§5–122. (a) The Secretary shall disapprove a firearm application if: (1) the Secretary determines th…
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§5–123. (a) A licensee may not sell, rent, or transfer a regulated firearm until after 7 days follow…
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§5–124. (a) (1) A person who is not a licensee may not sell, rent, transfer, or purchase a regulated…
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§5–125. (a) An approved firearm application is valid only for the purchase, rental, or transfer of t…
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§5–126. (a) (1) A firearm applicant who is aggrieved by the action of the Secretary may request a he…
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§5–127. Any subsequent judicial review shall be held in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the …
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§5–128. (a) Subsection (b) of this section does not apply to: (1) a law enforcement agency; (2) an a…
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§5–129. (a) Notwithstanding § 5-128(b) of this subtitle, a person may purchase more than one regulat…
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§5–130. (a) In this section, “gun show” means any organized gathering open to the public at which an…
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§5–132. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Authorized use…
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§5–133. (a) This section supersedes any restriction that a local jurisdiction in the State imposes o…
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§5–133.1. (a) In this section, “ammunition” means a cartridge, shell, or any other device containing…
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§5–133.2. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Facility” ha…
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§5–133.3. (a) In this section, “Health Department” means the Maryland Department of Health. (b) A pe…
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§5–134. (a) This section supersedes any restriction that a local jurisdiction in the State imposes o…
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§5–135. A regulated firearm that is sold, rented, transferred, possessed, received, or purchased in …
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§5–136. (a) (1) This section does not apply to a person who purchases a regulated firearm as a gift …
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§5–137. (a) A person who seeks to own a regulated firearm and purchases the regulated firearm from a…
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§5–138. (a) A person may not possess, sell, transfer, or otherwise dispose of a stolen regulated fir…
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§5–139. (a) A person may not knowingly give false information or make a material misstatement in a f…
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§5–140. (a) A dealer or other person may not transport a regulated firearm into the State for the pu…
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§5–141. (a) A dealer or other person may not be a knowing participant in a straw purchase of a regul…
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§5–142. (a) A person may not obliterate, remove, change, or alter the manufacturer’s identification …
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§5–143. (a) (1) A person who moves into the State with the intent of becoming a resident shall regis…
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§5–144. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a dealer or other person may not: (1) kno…
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§5–145. (a) (1) A licensed dealer shall keep records of all receipts, sales, and other dispositions …
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§5–145.1. (a) A licensed dealer may not conduct business and store firearms at a location unless: (1…
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§5–146. (a) A dealer or any other person who sells or transfers a regulated firearm shall notify the…
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§5–147. (a) In this section, “Department” means the Department of State Police. (b) (1) The Departme…
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§5–148. (a) On or before October 1, 2024, and each October 1 thereafter, the Maryland Judiciary shal…
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§5–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Dealer’s license”…
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§5–202. This subtitle does not apply to a short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun that is: (1…
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§5–203. (a) A person may not possess a short–barreled rifle or short–barreled shotgun unless: (1) th…
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§5–204. (a) In this section, “adjacent state” means Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virgin…
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§5–204.1. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) a sale, rental, or transfer: (i) involving a licen…
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§5–205. (a) This subtitle does not apply to a rifle or shotgun that is an antique firearm as defined…
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§5–206. (a) A person may not possess a rifle or shotgun if the person was previously convicted of: (…
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§5–207. (a) This section supersedes any restriction that a local jurisdiction in the State imposes o…
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§5–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Handgun” has the …
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§5–303. A person shall have a permit issued under this subtitle before the person carries, wears, or…
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§5–304. (a) An application for a permit shall be made under oath. (b) (1) Subject to subsections (c)…
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§5–305. (a) In this section, “Central Repository” means the Criminal Justice Information System Cent…
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§5–306. (a) Subject to subsections (c) and (d) of this section, the Secretary shall issue a permit w…
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§5–307. (a) A permit is valid for each handgun legally in the possession of the person to whom the p…
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§5–308. A person to whom a permit is issued or renewed shall carry the permit in the person’s posses…
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§5–309. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a permit expires on the last day o…
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§5–310. (a) The Secretary shall: (1) revoke a permit on a finding that the holder does not meet the …
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§5–311. (a) If the Secretary denies a permit or renewal of a permit or revokes or limits a permit, t…
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§5–312. (a) (1) A person who is denied a permit or renewal of a permit or whose permit is revoked or…
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§5–313. (a) A person may not fail to return a revoked permit. (b) A person who violates this section…
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§5–314. (a) A person who holds a permit may not wear, carry, or transport a handgun while the person…
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§5–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the …
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§5–402. (a) This subtitle does not affect a person’s right to: (1) manufacture, sell, or offer to se…
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§5–403. The Secretary shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out this subtitle.
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§5–404. (a) There is a Handgun Roster Board in the Department of State Police. (b) (1) The Board con…
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§5–405. (a) The Board shall: (1) compile and maintain a handgun roster of authorized handguns that a…
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§5–406. (a) (1) Except as provided in § 5–402 of this subtitle, a person may not manufacture for dis…
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§5–501. In this subtitle, “Council” means the Cease Fire Council.
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§5–502. (a) There is a Cease Fire Council in the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy. (…
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§5–503. (a) The purpose of the Council is to administer the Cease Fire Council Grant Program to supp…
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§5–504. (a) There is a Cease Fire Council Grant Program. (b) The Cease Fire Council Grant Program sh…
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§5–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Ammunition” has t…
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§5–602. (a) (1) A petition for an extreme risk protective order shall: (i) be signed and sworn to by…
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§5–603. (a) (1) When a petition is filed with a District Court commissioner under § 5–602(b)(2) of t…
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§5–604. (a) (1) After a hearing on a petition, whether ex parte or otherwise, a judge may enter a te…
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§5–605. (a) A respondent under § 5–604 of this subtitle shall have an opportunity to be heard on the…
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§5–606. (a) (1) A final extreme risk protective order may be modified or rescinded during the term o…
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§5–607. In accordance with the provisions of § 1–203 of the Criminal Procedure Article, on applicati…
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§5–608. (a) (1) A law enforcement officer who takes possession of a firearm or ammunition in accorda…
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§5–609. (a) An interim extreme risk protective order, temporary extreme risk protective order, and f…
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§5–610. (a) A person who fails to comply with the provisions of an interim extreme risk protective o…
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§5–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Antique firearm” …
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§5–702. This subtitle does not apply to: (1) a firearm that: (i) was manufactured before October 22,…
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§5–703. (a) (1) A person may not purchase, receive, sell, offer to sell, or transfer an unfinished f…
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§5–704. (a) The Secretary shall maintain a system to register firearms imprinted with serial numbers…
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§5–705. The Secretary may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
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§5–706. Nothing in this subtitle may be construed in a manner that abridges or otherwise limits a pe…
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§5–801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Center” means the…
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§5–802. (a) The Center is established within the Department as a statewide firearms enforcement cent…
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§5–803. (a) The Center shall create and maintain a statewide database to track information on crimes…
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§5–804. (a) The Center shall coordinate with the Department and law enforcement agencies to screen a…
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§5–805. Beginning in 2023, and each year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual State …
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§6–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commission” means th…
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§6–201. There is a State Fire Prevention Commission in the Department.
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§6–202. (a) (1) The Commission consists of nine members. (2) Of the nine members of the Commission: …
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§6–203. (a) The Commission shall elect a chairman and vice chairman from among its members. (b) If t…
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§6–204. (a) (1) A majority of the authorized membership of the Commission is a quorum. (2) The Commi…
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§6–205. (a) The Commission may make recommendations to the Secretary about the daily operations of t…
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§6–206. (a) (1) (i) To protect life and property from the hazards of fire and explosion, the Commiss…
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§6–207. The exercise of all powers and authority and the performance of all duties and functions ves…
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§6–301. There is an office of State Fire Marshal in the Department.
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§6–302. (a) The Secretary shall appoint a State Fire Marshal from a list of three names submitted by…
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§6–303. (a) The State Fire Marshal may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget. (b) (1) T…
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§6–304. (a) (1) A county or municipal corporation of the State may designate a fire marshal or appro…
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§6–305. (a) The State Fire Marshal shall enforce: (1) all laws of the State that relate to: (i) the …
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§6–306. (a) (1) Subject to Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the Criminal Procedure Article, a fire department…
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§6–307. (a) (1) The State Fire Marshal shall inspect for fire exits and reasonable safety standards:…
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§6–308. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the State Fire Marshal shall…
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§6–309. (a) At any time, the State Fire Marshal may investigate the origin or circumstances of a fir…
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§6–310. (a) (1) The State Fire Marshal may: (i) take the testimony under oath of any person suspecte…
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§6–311. (a) If in the judgment of the State Fire Marshal testimony taken under oath discloses that a…
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§6–312. (a) At the request of the governing body of a county or municipal corporation of the State, …
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§6–315. (a) The State Fire Marshal, a designee of the State Fire Marshal, a full-time fire investiga…
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§6–316. (a) The State Fire Marshal, a designee of the State Fire Marshal, or a full-time fire preven…
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§6–317. (a) A person may not erect, construct, reconstruct, alter, maintain, or use a building, stru…
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§6–318. (a) The State Fire Marshal may issue a reasonable abatement order if the State Fire Marshal:…
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§6–319. (a) An abatement order directed to the occupant of the premises shall be served within 5 day…
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§6–320. (a) If an owner or occupant of a building, structure, or premises who is served with a copy …
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§6–321. If a building, structure, or equipment is or is proposed to be erected, constructed, reconst…
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§6–322. The exercise of all powers and authority and the performance of all duties and functions ves…
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§6–401. The powers, duties, and jurisdiction conferred by this article on the Commission and the Sta…
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§6–402. On request of the chief of the Baltimore City Fire Department, the Commission and State Fire…
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§6–403. The Baltimore City Fire Department shall report to the appropriate agency any noncompliance …
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§6–501. An appeal to the Commission may be taken by: (1) a person who is aggrieved by an order or de…
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§6–502. The time within which an appeal under § 6-501 of this subtitle must be taken, and the effect…
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§6–503. A party who is aggrieved by a final decision of the Commission is entitled to judicial revie…
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§6–601. (a) A person may not knowingly violate this title or a regulation adopted by the Commission.…
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§6–602. (a) A person may not willfully interfere with or obstruct the State Fire Marshal, a deputy S…
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§7–101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Fire, rescue, or …
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§7–102. This subtitle shall be liberally construed in order to effect its purpose to provide mutual …
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§7–103. (a) A fire, rescue, or emergency medical services entity may enter into and renew a mutual a…
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§7–104. (a) A fire, rescue, or emergency medical services entity may enter into an agreement with th…
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§7–105. (a) Each fire department in the State may have members trained in response measures that inv…
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§7–106. For purposes of a workers’ compensation or other law or benefit that would accrue to an indi…
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§7–107. Necessary expenditures for purposes of this subtitle shall be made out of any appropriations…
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§7–201. In Part I of this subtitle, “Board” means the Board of Trustees of the Maryland State Firefi…
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§7–202. (a) (1) A member of a volunteer fire company or volunteer rescue squad is eligible for disab…
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§7–203. (a) (1) The Board shall pay death benefits under this section if a member of a volunteer fir…
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§7–204. (a) The Governor shall include in the State budget each year at least $55,000: (1) for the p…
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§7–205. A member of a volunteer fire company or rescue squad who is engaged in a fire fighting or re…
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§7–208. In Calvert County, the fire and rescue commission shall administer a length of service award…
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§7–209. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Board” means t…
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§7–210. In Charles County, the County Commissioners shall administer the length of service award pro…
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§7–211. (a) To encourage volunteer service in Frederick County, the governing body of Frederick Coun…
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§7–212. The Board of County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may: (1) establish a length of servic…
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§7–212.1. By resolution or ordinance, the Board of County Commissioners for Somerset County may esta…
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§7–213. By resolution or ordinance, the Washington County Commissioners may establish and fund a vol…
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§7–301. In this subtitle, “commanding officer” means the captain, chief, or other officer in charge …
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§7–302. (a) This section applies only to Baltimore County, Dorchester County, and Queen Anne’s Count…
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§7–303. (a) (1) This section applies only to Allegany County, Caroline County, Carroll County, Dorch…
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§7–304. (a) In this section, “fire and ambulance company” means a volunteer, career, incorporated, o…
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§7–401. (a) This section does not apply to nonemergency transportation or ambulance billing services…
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§7–402. (a) A person may not willfully interfere with or obstruct a firefighter, a rescue squad memb…
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§7–403. If no public water source is available to a fire company to supply water to extinguish a fir…
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§7–404. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Peer support p…
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§8–101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Administrativ…
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§8–102. IN EFFECT (a) There is a Senator William H. Amoss Fire, Rescue, and Ambulance Fund. (b) The …
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§8–103. (a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, each county shall receive an initial allocati…
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§8–104. (a) (1) (i) The money distributed under this subtitle shall be used by each county for the p…
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§8–105. (a) (1) On or before December 31 of each year, each county shall submit to the Secretary a r…
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§8–106. (a) (1) After notice and an opportunity for a hearing, a county may withhold money allocated…
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§8–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Association” mean…
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§8–202. (a) There is a Volunteer Company Assistance Fund. (b) (1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing …
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§8–203. (a) The purpose of the Fund is to ensure adequate fire protection and rescue services in the…
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§8–204. (a) (1) A volunteer company shall submit each request for a grant or loan from the Fund to t…
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§8–205. (a) After consultation with the Association, the Governor may include in the State budget ea…
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§8–206. (a) On or before August 30 of each fiscal year, the Association shall submit to the Departme…
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§8–301. (a) This section does not apply to Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Cecil County, Howa…
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§8–302. (a) This section applies only to Dorchester County. (b) (1) Subject to paragraph (4) of this…
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§8–303. (a) This section applies to Allegany County, Calvert County, Charles County, Frederick Count…
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§9–101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Long–life battery…
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§9–102. (a) (1) In this section, “high–rise building” means a building for human occupancy that is: …
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§9–103. (a) This section applies only to new residential units constructed on or after July 1, 2013.…
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§9–104. (a) (1) At least one smoke alarm shall be provided in each residential sleeping area. (2) Sm…
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§9–105. (a) Each sleeping room occupied by a deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing individual shall be…
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§9–106. (a) Smoke alarm requirements shall be enforced by the State Fire Marshal, a county or munici…
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§9–106.1. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) a fire alarm, a smoke detector, a smoke alarm, or …
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§9–107. Failure to comply with this subtitle may not be used as a policy defense in the settlement o…
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§9–108. (a) If the State Fire Marshal or other designated authority with jurisdiction finds the abse…
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§9–109. (a) A person may not knowingly violate this subtitle. (b) (1) Except as provided in paragrap…
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§9–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Dormitory” me…
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§9–202. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this subtitle does not preclude a …
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§9–203. The State Fire Marshal or a local or State authority with jurisdiction over the enforcement …
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§9–204. (a) Each sprinkler system required under this section shall: (1) be installed in accordance …
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§9–205. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, if there is clear evidence that an…
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§9–206. (a) A person may not knowingly violate this subtitle. (b) A person who violates this section…
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§9–301. (a) This subtitle: (1) is in addition to any existing fire safety laws; and (2) does not lim…
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§9–302. A county fire chief, fire administrator, or municipal fire chief may enforce this subtitle.
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§9–303. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, each hotel or motel with 10 or mor…
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§9–304. Each fast response residential fire sprinkler system installed shall: (1) be designed and co…
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§9–305. When evaluating and approving a builder’s overall site development and construction plans, t…
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§9–306. A person who violates this subtitle is subject to the penalty provided in § 6-601 of this ar…
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§9–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “High–rise bui…
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§9–402. (a) The purpose of this subtitle is to provide for the physical safety and protection of pro…
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§9–403. (a) Each high–rise building constructed after July 1, 1974, shall be protected by a complete…
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§9–404. (a) An order for compliance with the requirements of § 9-403 of this subtitle that is issued…
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§9–405. (a) For fire safety purposes, the owner of a residential high–rise building with rental unit…
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§9–406. Each residential rental high–rise building shall be equipped with emergency escape lighting …
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§9–501. (a) This subtitle does not apply to Washington County. (b) This subtitle: (1) is in addition…
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§9–502. Each hotel, motel, and lodging house shall post in a prominent place in each guest room a no…
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§9–503. (a) Each building constructed after July 1, 1977, that is intended to house 50 or more occup…
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§9–505. Alternative and equivalent fire and safety requirements are allowed in acute care hospitals …
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§9–506. (a) A person who violates this subtitle is subject to the penalties provided in § 6-601 of t…
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§9–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Fire investig…
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§9–602. On request of a fire investigator, an insurer investigating a fire loss of real or personal …
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§9–603. If an insurer has reason to suspect that a fire loss to real or personal property of the ins…
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§9–604. A fire investigator who receives information under this subtitle shall keep the information …
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§9–605. (a) In the absence of fraud, an insurer or person who provides information on its behalf is …
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§9–606. (a) A person may not purposely: (1) refuse to release information that a fire investigator r…
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§9–701. (a) Subject to subsection (e) of this section, the local governing body of each county and t…
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§9–702. (a) In this section, “plan review” has the meaning stated in § 6–308 of this article. (b) (1…
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§9–801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Combustible mater…
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§9–802. This subtitle does not apply to Baltimore County.
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§9–803. (a) (1) A fire official may inspect a building, structure, or other place under the jurisdic…
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§9–804. (a) A fire official shall give written notice to the occupant of premises where combustible …
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§9–805. (a) A person may not hinder, obstruct, or refuse to allow a fire inspection under this subti…
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§9–901. In this subtitle, “fire sprinkler contractor” means a person who designs, installs, inspects…
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§9–902. (a) The State Fire Prevention Commission shall adopt regulations to establish a program to l…
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§9–903. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not provide services …
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§9–904. The State Fire Marshal shall: (1) issue fire sprinkler contractors licenses; (2) collect lic…
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§9–905. (a) A person may not knowingly violate this subtitle. (b) A person who violates this section…
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§9–1001. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Barbecue gril…
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§10–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “1.3 G fireworks…
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§10–102. (a) This title does not apply to: (1) the sale, possession, or use of fireworks to or by th…
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§10–103. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the State Fire Marshal may issue a …
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§10–104. (a) A person must have a permit to discharge fireworks as provided by this subtitle before …
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§10–105. (a) (1) Before issuing a permit to discharge fireworks, the State Fire Marshal shall requir…
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§10–106. An applicant for a permit shall provide: (1) workers’ compensation coverage as required by …
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§10–107. The State Fire Marshal may deputize the chief or another member of a local fire department …
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§10–108. A person may not advertise in written or printed form that a fireworks display or discharge…
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§10–109. The State Fire Prevention Commission shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
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§10–110. (a) Unless the person holds a permit issued under this subtitle, a person may not: (1) disc…
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§10–111. (a) A person who possesses or discharges fireworks in violation of this subtitle is guilty …
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§10–112. (a) A person may not sell sparklers or sparkling devices to a person under the age of 16 ye…
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§10–113. (a) This section applies to a distributor or wholesaler of sparklers or sparkling devices w…
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§10–201. (a) (1) Only the State Fire Marshal may issue a license to operate a fireworks plant. (2) A…
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§10–202. (a) As necessary or advisable to protect the safety of employees of a fireworks plant and t…
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§10–203. (a) The State Fire Marshal or a designee of the State Fire Marshal shall inspect periodical…
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§10–204. (a) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a mixing building or storage …
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§10–205. (a) Each building in a fireworks plant shall be constructed as provided in this section. (b…
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§10–206. (a) Each building in a fireworks plant shall be equipped as provided in this section. (b) (…
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§10–207. (a) (1) In this subsection, “explosive composition” or “pyrotechnic composition” includes r…
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§10–208. (a) A licensee may test fireworks or their components only in an area that is: (1) set asid…
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§10–209. (a) (1) The licensee shall designate an employee in each fireworks plant as safety officer.…
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§10–210. (a) (1) A person may not manufacture or process fireworks in the State except in a firework…
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§11–101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Dealer” mean…
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§11–102. (a) This subtitle does not apply to explosives while being transported on vessels, vehicles…
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§11–103. The State Fire Prevention Commission may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
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§11–104. (a) (1) The State Fire Marshal may investigate an explosion or fire that occurs in any plac…
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§11–105. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person shall obtain a license issued u…
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§11–106. (a) (1) An applicant for a license to engage in business as a manufacturer or dealer, to po…
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§11–107. (a) The State Fire Marshal shall issue a license or permit to each applicant who meets the …
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§11–108. A license to engage in business as a dealer authorizes the licensee to store 1.4 G firework…
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§11–109. A license issued under this subtitle expires on the third anniversary of its effective date…
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§11–110. (a) The owner or operator of a mine, quarry, or other operation or business that uses explo…
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§11–111. A license issued under this subtitle may be revoked by the State Fire Marshal for: (1) a gr…
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§11–112. (a) (1) Each manufacturer and each dealer shall keep, for all explosives shipped, purchased…
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§11–113. Each theft or other unauthorized taking of explosives from a licensee under this subtitle s…
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§11–114. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not engage in business as a…
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§11–115. (a) (1) A person may not possess at any time or store in any one place more than 5 pounds o…
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§11–116. (a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who viol…
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§11–117. (a) If a person has been convicted of a violation of § 11–114(a) and (b) of this subtitle, …
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§11–118. In an action under this subtitle: (1) the State need not disprove any exception, excuse, pr…
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§12–101. (a) This section applies only to inspections under § 12-909 and Subtitle 8, Part II of this…
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§12–201. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Department” m…
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§12–202. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Department” m…
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§12–203. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Department” m…
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§12–204. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “ASHRAE” means…
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§12–205. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Electric vehi…
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§12–206. (a) This section applies to any building that uses fuel gas piping systems not subject to T…
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§12–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Department” mean…
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§12–302. The General Assembly finds that: (1) with the acceleration in development of new materials,…
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§12–303. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, local land use requirements, building…
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§12–304. (a) (1) The Department shall establish a schedule of fees to administer the inspection and …
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§12–305. (a) The Department: (1) shall adopt regulations that set standards to which industrialized …
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§12–306. (a) An industrialized building that is manufactured after June 30, 1977, may not be sold, o…
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§12–307. (a) (1) The Department shall determine whether each proposed industrialized building meets …
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§12–308. (a) If the Department determines that an industrialized building meets the standards set by…
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§12–309. (a) Industrialized buildings certified by the Department for sale in the State shall bear t…
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§12–310. (a) The issuance, denial, or modification of a certification: (1) shall be made by the Depa…
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§12–311. (a) The Department shall maintain a program of adequate inspection of industrialized buildi…
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§12–312. (a) The Department may act as necessary or desirable to carry out a State plan of enforceme…
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§12–313. (a) (1) A person may not violate this subtitle or a regulation adopted under this subtitle.…
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§12–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “ANSI Standard” m…
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§12–402. (a) This subtitle does not apply to a person who executed a legally binding written contrac…
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§12–403. After notice and hearing as required under Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Art…
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§12–404. (a) After notice and hearing as required under Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government…
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§12–405. (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, each light of safety glazing …
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§12–406. (a) A person may not in the State knowingly sell, install, consent, or cause to be installe…
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§12–407. (a) A person may not violate this subtitle. (b) A person who violates this section is guilt…
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§12–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Building” has th…
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§12–502. (a) This subtitle does not alter or abrogate the authority of: (1) the State Board of Plumb…
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§12–503. (a) (1) The Department shall adopt by regulation, as the Maryland Building Performance Stan…
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§12–504. (a) (1) A local jurisdiction may adopt local amendments to the Standards if the local amend…
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§12–505. (a) (1) (i) Each local jurisdiction shall implement and enforce the most current version of…
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§12–506. (a) The Department shall maintain a central automated database in accordance with this sect…
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§12–507. (a) The Department may: (1) develop a voluntary forum that may be used, on request of a loc…
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§12–508. (a) (1) In this section, “agricultural building” means a structure designed and constructed…
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§12–509. (a) In this section, “high–performance home” means a new residential structure that meets o…
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§12–510. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Hotel” me…
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§12–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Certified nongov…
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§12–602. (a) This subtitle does not apply to: (1) public utilities, their affiliated companies, and …
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§12–603. Each electrical installation in the State shall conform to: (1) the National Electrical Cod…
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§12–604. (a) The State Fire Marshal shall administer and enforce this subtitle. (b) The State Fire M…
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§12–605. (a) Before a utility authorizes electrical current to be turned on for a premise or structu…
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§12–606. A person shall be certified by the State Fire Marshal as a nongovernmental electrical inspe…
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§12–607. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an applicant for a nongovernmenta…
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§12–608. (a) An applicant for a certificate shall: (1) submit to the State Fire Marshal an applicati…
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§12–609. (a) The State Fire Marshal shall issue a certificate to each applicant who meets the requir…
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§12–610. While a certificate for a nongovernmental electrical inspector is in effect, it authorizes …
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§12–611. (a) (1) Unless a certificate is renewed for a 3–year term as provided in this section, the …
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§12–612. (a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 12–613 of this subtitle, the State Fire Marshal …
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§12–613. (a) Before the State Fire Marshal takes any final action under § 12–612 of this subtitle, t…
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§12–614. Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the State Fire Marshal in a contested case, as …
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§12–615. (a) This section applies in Charles County and St. Mary’s County. (b) In a county subject t…
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§12–616. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not inspect or certify an e…
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§12–701. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, each elevator and each stai…
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§12–702. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Commission” m…
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§12–703. (a) A person may not use welded clip and seat type connections or other welded “clip-type” …
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§12–704. (a) A person may not erect structural steel or iron beams or girders with shear composite s…
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§12–705. (a) In this section, “lockout tag” means a tag that: (1) seals a knife blade disconnect swi…
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§12–706. (a) In this section, “appliance” means any device that: (1) contains and uses a class I or …
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§12–801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Accessibility li…
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§12–804. (a) (1) Part II of this subtitle does not apply to an elevator unit that is: (i) except as …
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§12–805. (a) In this section, “assisted living program” has the meaning stated in § 19–1801 of the H…
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§12–806. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, each elevator unit shall be inspected, te…
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§12–807. (a) An elevator unit may not be operated in a building, structure, or place of employment i…
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§12–808. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, each elevator unit owned or to be operate…
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§12–809. (a) A State inspector shall make the following inspections: (1) final acceptance inspection…
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§12–810. The Commissioner shall conduct a final acceptance inspection on completion of the installat…
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§12–811. (a) If an inspection discloses that an elevator unit complies with the Safety Code and othe…
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§12–812. (a) A certificate is valid for the period indicated on the certificate. (b) (1) Except as p…
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§12–813. (a) If a State inspector cancels a final acceptance inspection under § 12–810 of this subti…
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§12–814. (a) When an inspection by a State inspector discloses that an elevator unit is in unsafe co…
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§12–814.1. (a) The Commissioner may prohibit use of an elevator unit after determining, based on an …
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§12–814.2. (a) Subject to subsection (k) of this section, if, after an inspection or investigation, …
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§12–814.3. (a) If, after investigation, the Commissioner determines that an owner violated the Safet…
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§12–815. (a) Each passenger elevator in a permanent installation used by the public shall have a sig…
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§12–816. (a) This subsection does not apply to: (1) one or two family dwellings; or (2) buildings un…
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§12–819. There is an Elevator Safety Review Board in the Maryland Department of Labor.
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§12–820. (a) (1) The Board consists of the following ten members: (i) as an ex officio member, the C…
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§12–821. (a) The Governor shall appoint a chairman from among the members of the Board. (b) The chai…
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§12–822. (a) (1) The Board shall meet at least once each calendar quarter, at the times and places t…
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§12–822.1. (a) On request of any person and payment of a fee set by the Board, the Board shall certi…
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§12–823. In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Board may: (1) consult with engineering …
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§12–824. (a) The Board shall establish fees for the application, issuance, and renewal of licenses i…
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§12–824.1. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Elevator Safety Review Board Fund. (b) There is an …
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§12–825. The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secre…
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§12–826. (a) Except as otherwise provided in Part III of this subtitle, a person shall be licensed b…
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§12–827. (a) An applicant for an elevator mechanic license shall: (1) (i) have an acceptable combina…
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§12–828. (a) (1) An applicant for a license shall: (i) submit to the Board an application on the for…
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§12–829. (a) An applicant who otherwise qualifies for an elevator mechanic license is entitled to be…
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§12–830. (a) Subject to the limitations of this section, the Board may waive the examination require…
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§12–831. (a) If an applicant qualifies for a license under Part III of this subtitle, the Board shal…
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§12–832. (a) While an elevator mechanic license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to erect, c…
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§12–833. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, unless a license is renewed for a 2-ye…
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§12–833.1. (a) The Board shall reinstate the license of a person that, for any reason, has failed to…
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§12–834. (a) A licensed elevator contractor shall notify the Board if there are no licensed elevator…
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§12–835. (a) A licensed elevator contractor shall respond as necessary to ensure public safety if: (…
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§12–836. (a) An elevator contractor may not engage in the business of elevator installation, alterat…
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§12–837. (a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 12–838 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affir…
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§12–838. (a) Except as otherwise provided in Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article, b…
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§12–839. Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in § …
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§12–840. (a) Except as otherwise provided in Part III of this subtitle, an individual may not perfor…
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§12–841. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person who violates Part III of…
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§12–842. Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation…
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§12–901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Authorized inspe…
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§12–902. (a) The General Assembly finds that there have been many incidents of danger to public safe…
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§12–903. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, this subtitle applies to all boilers and…
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§12–904. (a) There is a Board of Boiler Rules in the Division of Labor and Industry in the Maryland …
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§12–905. (a) The Board shall formulate regulations for the safe construction, use, installation, mai…
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§12–906. (a) (1) Whenever the position of Chief Boiler Inspector or deputy boiler inspector becomes …
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§12–907. (a) (1) The following entities may request the Commissioner to issue special inspector comm…
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§12–908. (a) (1) A new boiler or pressure vessel may not be installed and operated in the State unle…
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§12–909. (a) The requirements of this section and §§ 12–910 and 12–911 of this subtitle do not apply…
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§12–910. (a) (1) Each authorized inspection agency that employs a special inspector shall file with …
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§12–911. (a) If the report filed in accordance with § 12-910(a) of this subtitle shows that a boiler…
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§12–912. The owner or user of a boiler or pressure vessel shall: (1) ensure that the boiler or press…
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§12–913. (a) An authorized insurer that provides insurance coverage for boilers or pressure vessels …
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§12–914. A person who repairs or alters a boiler or pressure vessel shall: (1) give notice to and ob…
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§12–915. (a) On inspection, the Chief Boiler Inspector or an authorized deputy boiler inspector may …
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§12–916. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 12-915(e) of this subtitle, the Commissioner may asse…
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§12–917. (a) A person may not: (1) willfully and persistently operate in the State a boiler or press…
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§12–918. This subtitle may be cited as the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act.
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§12–919. Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation…
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§12–1001. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Addition” means…
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§12–1002. (a) This subtitle is effective notwithstanding any other provisions of law. (b) This subti…
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§12–1003. (a) There is a Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code Advisory Council. (b) The Council con…
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§12–1004. (a) (1) The Department, in cooperation with the Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code Advi…
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§12–1005. (a) At a minimum, the MBRC shall: (1) maintain a level of safety consistent with existing …
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§12–1006. Within 90 days after the adoption of the MBRC and any subsequent amendments to the MBRC: (…
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§12–1007. (a) At least every 3 years, the Department, in cooperation with the Maryland Building Reha…
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§12–1101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Carbon monoxide…
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§12–1102. This subtitle only applies to: (1) a dwelling that: (i) relies on the combustion of a foss…
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§12–1103. A carbon monoxide alarm may be combined with a smoke alarm if the combined device complies…
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§12–1104. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, there must be a carbon …
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§12–1105. Except as part of routine maintenance, a person may not render a carbon monoxide alarm ino…
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§12–1106. This subtitle does not prevent a county or municipal corporation from enacting more string…
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§12–1201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Additions” has …
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§12–1202. (a) This subtitle does not alter or abrogate the authority of: (1) the State Fire Preventi…
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§12–1203. (a) (1) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Department shal…
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§12–1204. (a) A local jurisdiction may adopt local amendments to the Standards if the local amendmen…
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§12–1205. (a) (1) (i) Each local jurisdiction shall implement and enforce the most current version o…
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§12–1206. (a) The Department shall maintain a central automated database in accordance with this sec…
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§12–1207. (a) The Department may: (1) develop a voluntary forum that may be used, on request of a lo…
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§12–1301. (a) On or before October 1, 2026, the Maryland Green Building Council shall update or deve…
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§13–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Department” means t…
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§13–201. (a) This title applies to all uniformed volunteer companies. (b) A provision of this title …
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§13–202. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the militia consists of able–bodi…
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§13–203. (a) There are two classes of State militia: (1) the organized militia; and (2) the unorgani…
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§13–204. (a) The general appropriations for the militia shall be exclusively applied to the necessar…
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§13–205. Subject to the provisions of this title and the regulations governing the armed forces, an …
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§13–206. (a) An individual enlisting in the organized militia shall take and subscribe to the follow…
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§13–207. (a) An organization commander: (1) may require those under the command of the organization …
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§13–208. (a) During a time of duty, a commanding officer may arrest for the period of the time of du…
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§13–209. (a) (1) The Adjutant General, Assistant Adjutants General, officers, warrant officers, and …
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§13–210. (a) (1) This subsection applies to the period of time that an employee is ordered by the Go…
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§13–211. (a) (1) To promote efficiency and reward continuous service, the Governor may issue service…
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§13–212. A member of the organized militia, including the member’s conveyance and military property,…
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§13–213. (a) The Governor may adopt regulations that provide for the retirement of officers and enli…
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§13–214. (a) Except for the units of the organized militia and the troops of the United States, a bo…
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§13–215. (a) (1) The Adjutant General may organize a uniformed honor guard from the National Guard o…
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§13–216. The Department may acquire by purchase or condemnation real property located in Baltimore C…
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§13–217. (a) The Department may sell an armory that is superfluous to the Department’s requirements …
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§13–218. The Military Department shall adopt regulations for exemption of a member of the organized …
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§13–219. (a) There is a Maryland Military Department Center for Military History. (b) The Maryland M…
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§13–301. (a) The Adjutant General: (1) is the head of the Department; (2) shall be appointed by the …
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§13–302. (a) (1) The Adjutant General may appoint: (i) a chief of State operations; (ii) an executiv…
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§13–303. (a) (1) The Governor shall appoint two Assistant Adjutants General for the Maryland Army Na…
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§13–304. The Adjutant General and the Assistant Adjutants General shall have a salary as stated in t…
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§13–305. (a) (1) The Governor shall appoint a Deputy Assistant Adjutant General for the Maryland Arm…
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§13–306. (a) Officers, warrant officers, and enlisted individuals who are full–time employees of the…
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§13–401. (a) (1) The National Guard consists of: (i) the units of the organized militia allocated to…
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§13–402. (a) A member of the National Guard has the same police power, authority, and status with re…
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§13–403. (a) To maintain an appropriate organization and to assist in instruction and training, the …
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§13–404. (a) Except as otherwise authorized by law, the National Guard: (1) is designated as a law e…
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§13–405. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Institution” …
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§13–406. (a) This section: (1) applies when the National Guard is ordered out for State active duty …
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§13–407. A commissioned officer of the National Guard shall take the following oath of office: “I, .…
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§13–408. An officer of the National Guard shall take rank from the date that the officer was commiss…
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§13–409. (a) Any individual who is ordered into active duty for the National Guard in response to th…
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§13–410. (a) On a quarterly basis, the Adjutant General, in consultation with the Assistant Adjutant…
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§13–411. (a) In this section, “eligible recipient” means an individual who is: (1) eligible for Tric…
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§13–501. (a) (1) There is established in the State a Maryland Defense Force within the Military Depa…
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§13–502. (a) (1) The Governor may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle governing the enlistm…
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§13–503. (a) The Maryland Defense Force consists of: (1) commissioned or assigned officers; and (2) …
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§13–504. (a) An officer or warrant officer commissioned or appointed in the Maryland Defense Force s…
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§13–505. (a) The Governor may requisition any arms and equipment from the Secretary of the Army that…
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§13–506. (a) (1) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the Maryland Defense…
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§13–507. (a) A military force or an organization, unit, or detachment of a military force of another…
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§13–508. (a) (1) This title does not authorize the Maryland Defense Force to be ordered or drafted i…
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§13–509. A commissioned officer of the Maryland Defense Force shall take the following oath of offic…
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§13–510. (a) (1) The Governor shall appoint and commission each commissioned officer or appoint each…
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§13–601. (a) (1) On the recommendation of the Adjutant General, the Governor may grant to an officer…
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§13–602. A commission of an officer of the organized militia may be vacated: (1) on resignation; (2)…
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§13–603. (a) A commissioned officer of the organized militia tendering a resignation shall receive a…
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§13–701. (a) (1) If the militia of the State is ordered under the Constitution and laws of the Unite…
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§13–702. (a) This section applies to the Maryland Defense Force and the National Guard. (b) The Gove…
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§13–703. (a) An officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer may warn officers and enlisted …
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§13–704. (a) The rights granted to members of the National Guard by this section and § 13–704.1 of t…
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§13–704.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Eligible se…
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§13–705. (a) A member of the organized militia ordered into the active military service of the Unite…
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§13–706. (a) An officer or employee of the State, a county, or other political subdivision of the St…
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§13–707. (a) A member of the organized militia ordered into State active duty by proper authority is…
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§13–808.1. All members of the organized militia may be subjected to nonjudicial punishment in accord…
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§13–811. (a) No excuse is valid for absence from an assembly except: (1) good faith absence from the…
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§13–901. (a) This section does not apply to the wearing of: (1) shoes, socks, shirts, ties, or scarf…
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§13–902. (a) This section does not apply to a member of the uniformed services, the organized militi…
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§13–903. (a) A person may not willfully: (1) misapply or convert to the person’s own use any money o…
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§13–904. (a) A person who is the owner or who is an agent of the owner of a place of amusement or re…
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§14–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Department” means t…
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§14–102. (a) To ensure that the State will be adequately prepared to deal with emergencies, to prote…
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§14–103. (a) There is a Maryland Department of Emergency Management established as a principal depar…
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§14–104. (a) The head of the Maryland Department of Emergency Management is the Secretary of Emergen…
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§14–104.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Community s…
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§14–104.2. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Fund” means…
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§14–105. (a) There is an Emergency Management Advisory Council. (b) The Council consists of the memb…
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§14–106. (a) (1) The Governor: (i) has control of and is responsible for the Department; and (ii) is…
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§14–107. (a) (1) If the Governor finds that an emergency has developed or is impending due to any ca…
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§14–108. (a) After a state of emergency is declared in another state and the Governor receives a wri…
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§14–109. (a) Each political subdivision shall: (1) establish a local organization for emergency mana…
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§14–110. (a) (1) Each county shall: (i) prepare an Emergency Preparedness Plan for responding to an …
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§14–110.1. (a) In this section, “human service facility” means a facility licensed by the State that…
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§14–110.2. A public library shall be designated as providing an essential community service during a…
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§14–110.3. (a) In this section, “kidney dialysis center” has the meaning stated in § 19–3B–01 of the…
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§14–110.4. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Fund” means…
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§14–110.5. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Fund” means…
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§14–111. (a) Only the principal executive officer of a political subdivision may declare a local sta…
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§14–112. (a) (1) Expenditures necessitated by emergencies shall first be made using money regularly …
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§14–113. (a) Each emergency management agency established under this subtitle and its officers shall…
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§14–114. (a) A person may not violate an order, rule, or regulation issued under the authority of th…
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§14–115. This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Emergency Management Act.
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§14–116. (a) In this section, “principal department” means a principal department of the Executive B…
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§14–117. (a) (1) This subsection applies only when the Governor or the head of a unit authorizes an …
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§14–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Court” means a c…
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§14–202. (a) The purposes of this subtitle are: (1) to provide for, strengthen, and expedite nationa…
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§14–203. (a) This subtitle applies to proceedings in any court. (b) This subtitle applies only durin…
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§14–204. (a) This subtitle shall be enforced in accordance with: (1) the usual procedures of the cou…
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§14–205. (a) If in accordance with this subtitle a court stays, postpones, or suspends the enforceme…
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§14–206. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, if in a proceeding to enforce a c…
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§14–207. (a) (1) The period during which a person is a person in emergency management service or per…
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§14–208. (a) (1) Before a court enters judgment in a proceeding in any court in which the defendant …
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§14–209. (a) If an action for compliance with the terms of a contract is stayed under this subtitle,…
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§14–210. (a) In a proceeding in a court against a person in emergency management service or person s…
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§14–211. (a) Except as otherwise provided, a court under this subtitle may stay an action, proceedin…
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§14–212. (a) Except by order of court in a proceeding affecting the right of possession, an action f…
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§14–213. (a) (1) For nonpayment of an installment due under a contract for the purchase of real or p…
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§14–214. (a) This section applies only to an obligation that: (1) is on real or personal property th…
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§14–215. (a) Except if a court finds that 50% or more of the purchase price of a motor vehicle, trac…
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§14–216. (a) This section applies to real property: (1) on which general or special taxes or assessm…
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§14–217. (a) (1) If a person’s ability to pay income tax is materially impaired because the person i…
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§14–218. (a) A person may not make or use an affidavit required under § 14-208 of this subtitle if t…
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§14–219. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Declared Stat…
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§14–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Alternate care s…
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§14–302. (a) The General Assembly recognizes the Governor’s broad authority in the exercise of the p…
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§14–303. (a) During a public emergency in the State, the Governor may proclaim a state of emergency …
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§14–304. (a) On reasonable apprehension that an energy emergency exists, the Governor may proclaim a…
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§14–305. (a) If the Governor proclaims that a state of emergency exists, each law enforcement agency…
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§14–306. (a) In this section, “militia” means the organized and unorganized militia as described in …
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§14–307. (a) In this section, “emergency” includes an emergency that results from fire, flood, riot,…
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§14–308. The State shall repair or replace any equipment, facilities, or property that is damaged wh…
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§14–309. (a) A person may not violate this subtitle or an order, rule, or regulation promulgated und…
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§14–401. In this subtitle, “local governing body” means: (1) a board of county commissioners; (2) a …
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§14–402. (a) The powers in this section may be exercised only during the effective period of an offi…
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§14–403. (a) In this section, “executive officer” means the mayor or comparable official of the legi…
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§14–404. (a) In this section, “tax district” includes: (1) a special tax area; (2) a special tax dis…
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§14–405. (a) (1) If there is serious human suffering, death, personal injury, or property damage in …
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§14–406. (a) Each law, ordinance, resolution, or regulation of the State, a political subdivision of…
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§14–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Administration” …
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§14–502. (a) There is a State Fuel Security Program. (b) The Administration shall maintain plans and…
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§14–503. (a) The Program applies to: (1) motor gasoline; (2) middle distillate; (3) propane; (4) res…
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§14–504. (a) To carry out the requirements of this subtitle, the Administration: (1) may collect ene…
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§14–505. A person who violates a provision of this subtitle or a regulation adopted under this subti…
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§14–601. WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States of America has enacted the procedure for grantin…
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§14–602. The contracting states solemnly agree: (1) ARTICLE 1. Purpose. The purpose of this compact …
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§14–603. The Governor is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into and execute, on behalf of the…
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§14–604. The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to prepare and transmit duly authenticate…
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§14–605. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this subtitle shall, for any reason, be a…
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§14–701. The Emergency Management Assistance Compact is entered into with all other jurisdictions wh…
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§14–702. (1) Article I. Purpose and Authorities. This compact is made and entered into by and betwee…
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§14–801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Authorized repre…
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§14–802. The Maryland Intrastate Emergency Management Assistance Compact is entered into with all ot…
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§14–803. (1) Article 1. Purpose. (a) (1) The purpose of this Compact is to provide for emergency man…
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§14–901. This subtitle does not apply to: (1) students; (2) individuals who are preparing themselves…
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§14–902. To carry out this subtitle, the Governor may appoint or employ assistants and use any avail…
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§14–903. (a) (1) The Governor by proclamation may require that each able-bodied individual in the St…
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§14–904. (a) The Governor shall assign or cause to be assigned and, if necessary, reassign or cause …
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§14–905. As soon as the Governor issues a proclamation under § 14-903 of this subtitle, the Governor…
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§14–906. (a) Each individual required to work under this subtitle is entitled to compensation not le…
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§14–907. (a) An individual may not fail to register under this subtitle. (b) An individual who viola…
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§14–908. (a) An individual may not fail to do the work assigned to the individual unless the individ…
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§14–1001. (a) In this section, “structure” means: (1) a church, chapel, or convent; (2) a dwelling; …
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§14–1002. (a) A county or municipal corporation is not liable under § 14-1001 of this subtitle for t…
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§14–1003. An action for damages under § 14-1001 of this subtitle shall be filed within 3 years after…
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§14–1004. The form of any pleading in an action under § 14-1001 of this subtitle shall be governed b…
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§14–1101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Council” means …
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§14–1102. (a) There is a Maryland Food System Resiliency Council in the Office of Resilience in the …
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§14–1103. (a) The Council shall: (1) meet regularly for a period of at least 2 years to address food…
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§14–1201. There is an Office of Resilience in the Maryland Department of Emergency Management.
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§14–1202. (a) The head of the Office of Resilience is the Chief Resilience Officer, who shall be app…
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§14–1203. (a) The Office of Resilience shall: (1) coordinate and administer federal prevention, prot…
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§14–1204. (a) With support from appropriate State agencies and State entities, the Office of Resilie…
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§14–1301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Price” means: (…
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§14–1302. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, during a state of emergency, in …
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§14–1303. A sale or offer for sale of essential goods and services in violation of § 14–1302 of this…
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§14–1304. The Secretary of State shall establish a system by which a person may register to receive …
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§15–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commission” means t…
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§15–102. (a) (1) On or before December 1, 2013, the Commission shall: (i) evaluate the process and c…