Capitol Building Maryland Register

Issue Date:  January 24, 2025

Volume 52  •  Issue 2  • Pages 47 — 132

IN THIS ISSUE

Governor

Judiciary

Division of State Documents

Regulations

Errata

Special Documents

General Notices

 

 

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Please see important corrections on pages 69, 70 and 81 of this issue

Pursuant to State Government Article, §7-206, Annotated Code of Maryland, this issue contains all previously unpublished documents required to be published, and filed on or before January 6, 2025 5 p.m.
 
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Office of the Secretary of State

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Closing Dates for the Maryland Register

Schedule of Closing Dates and Issue Dates for the
Maryland Register .......................................................................  50

 

COMAR Research Aids

Table of Pending Proposals .............................................................  51

 

Index of COMAR Titles Affected in This Issue

COMAR Title Number and Name                                                  Page

07        Department of Human Services ........................................... 71

09        Maryland Department of Labor ....................................... 67,79

10        Maryland Department of Health ............................... 65, 67, 81

11        Department of Transportation ............................................... 68

12        Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services ........ 68

14        Independent Agencies ........................................................ 122

27        Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 68

34        Department of Planning ........................................................ 70

 

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The Division of State Documents

DEPOSITORIES FOR DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE   53

 

The Governor

EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2025.01

Declaration of a State of Preparedness - Winter Storm .. 54

EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2025.02

Declaration of a State of Emergency – Winter Storm .. 54

EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2025.03

Declaration of a State of Emergency . 55

EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2025.04

Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives . 55

EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2025.05

Maryland Advanced Air Mobility Council 58

EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2025.06

Statewide Digital Infrastructure Group . 60

EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2025.07

Rescission of Executive Order - Storm .. 62

EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2025.08

Governor’s Office of Performance Improvement 62

 

The Judiciary

SUPREME COURT OF MARYLAND

DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS . 64

 

Emergency Action on Regulations

10 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Fees for Food Protection, Public Pools, Public Spas, Public Spray Grounds, and Youth Camp Programs   65

Certification for Youth Camps . 65

 

 

Final Action on Regulations

09 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

COMMISSIONER OF FINANCIAL REGULATION

Shared Appreciation Agreements . 67

10 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

COMMUNITY-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Outpatient Civil Commitment (OCC) Pilot Program .. 67

11 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION—VEHICLE REGISTRATION

Issuance, Renewal, Display, and Expiration of
Registrations
. 68

12 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

POLICE TRAINING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION

Police Accountability Boards and Administrative Charging Committees   68

27 CRITICAL AREA COMMISSION FOR THE CHESAPEAKE AND ATLANTIC COASTAL BAYS

CRITERIA FOR LOCAL CRITICAL AREA PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

General Provisions . 68

Development in the Critical Area . 68

Water-Dependent Facilities and Activities . 68

Forest and Woodland Protection . 68

Agriculture . 68

Surface Mining in the Critical Area . 68

Natural Parks . 68

Habitat Protection Areas in the Critical Area . 68

Directives for Local Program Development 68

Directives for Updating Critical Area Maps . 68

Variances . 68

Renewable Energy Generating Systems . 68

DEVELOPMENT IN THE CRITICAL AREA RESULTING FROM STATE AND LOCAL AGENCY PROGRAMS

General Provisions . 68

State and Local Agency Actions Resulting in Minor Development on Private Lands or Lands Owned by Local Jurisdictions   68

General Approval of State and Local Agency Programs Which Result in Minor Development on Private Lands or Lands Owned by Local Jurisdictions . 68

State or Local Agency Actions Resulting in Major Development on Private Lands or Lands Owned by Local Jurisdictions   68

State Agency Actions Resulting in Development on State-Owned Lands   68

Conditional Approval of State or Local Agency Programs in the Critical Area   68

Commission Review, Decision Process, and Time Frames . 68

Appeals . 68

PROJECT APPLICATIONS

Notification of Project Applications . 68

34 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING

HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS

Historical and Cultural Museum Assistance Program .. 70

 

 

Proposed Action on Regulations

07 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION—PRIVATE CHILD PLACEMENT AGENCIES

License for Private Child Placement Agencies . 71

09 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

COMMISSIONER OF FINANCIAL REGULATION

Mortgage Lenders . 79

DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY

Amusement Attractions—Attraction Specific Provisions . 79

10 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

PROCEDURES

Fees for Food Protection, Public Pools, Public Spas, Public Spray Grounds, and Youth Camp Programs   81

HOUSING

Certification for Youth Camps . 81

HOSPITALS

Assisted Living Programs . 82

LABORATORIES

Medical Laboratories—Testing for Hereditary and Congenital Disorders in Newborn Infants   120

PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE

Selection of Disorders for Screening . 120

HEALTH SERVICES COST REVIEW COMMISSION

Uniform Accounting and Reporting System for Hospitals and Related Institutions   121

14 INDEPENDENT AGENCIES

MARYLAND CANNABIS ADMINISTRATION

Standard Cannabis Licenses . 122

Micro Cannabis Licenses . 122

Cannabis Grower Operations . 122

Cannabis Processor Operations . 122

Cannabis Dispensary Operations . 122

Receivership . 122

Fees . 122

 

Errata

COMAR 11.13.15 . 126

COMAR 15.20.13 . 126

COMAR 32.02.01 . 126

Special Documents

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION

Grandfathering Registration Notice . 127

Projects Approved for Consumptive Uses of Water................. 127

WATER AND SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION

Water Quality Certification 24-WQC-0020 . 128

Addendum to Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - 2025 Triennial Review    128

 

General Notices

BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY

Public Meeting . 130

COMMISSIONER OF FINANCIAL REGULATION

Public Meeting . 130

MARYLAND COLLEGE COLLABORATION FOR STUDENT VETERANS COMMISSION

Public Meeting . 130

BOARD OF WELL DRILLERS

Public Meeting . 130

 

 

COMAR Online

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        The Maryland Register is also available at www.dsd.state.md.us.

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Availability of Monthly List of
Maryland Documents

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        Anyone wishing to receive ‘‘Maryland Documents’’ should write to: Legislative Sales, Maryland Department of Legislative Services, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401.

 

CLOSING DATES AND ISSUE DATES THROUGH
December 2025

Issue
Date

Emergency

and Proposed

Regulations

5 p.m.*

Notices, etc.

10:30 a.m.

Final

Regulations

10:30 a.m.

2025

 

 

 

February 7

January 17**

January 27

January 29

February 21

February 3

February 10

February 12

March 7

February 14**

February 24

February 26

March 21

March 3

March 10

March 12

April 4

March 17

March 24

March 26

April 18

March 31

April 7

April 9

May 2

April 14

April 21

April 23

May 16

April 28

May 5

May 7

May 30

May 12

May 19

May 21

June 13

May 23**

June 2

June 4

June 27

June 9

June 16

June 18

July 11

June 23

June 30

July 2

July 25

July 7

July 14

July 16

August 8

July 21

July 28

July 30

August 22

August 4

August 11

August 13

September 5

August 18

August 25

August 27

September 19

August 29**

September 8

September 10

October 3

September 15

September 22

September 24

October 17

September 29

October 6

October 8

October 31

October 10**

October 20

October 22

November 14

October 27

November 3

November 5

December 1***

November 10

November 17

November 19

December 12

November 24

December 1

December 3

December 26

December 8

December 15

December 17

   Please note that this table is provided for planning purposes and that the Division of State Documents (DSD) cannot guarantee submissions will be published in an agency’s desired issue. Although DSD strives to publish according to the schedule above, there may be times when workload pressures prevent adherence to it.

*   Also note that proposal deadlines are for submissions to DSD for publication in the Maryland Register and do not take into account the 15-day AELR review period. The due date for documents containing 8 to 18 pages is 48 hours before the date listed; the due date for documents exceeding 18 pages is 1 week before the date listed.

NOTE: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN TIMES NEW ROMAN, 9-POINT, SINGLE-SPACED FORMAT. THE PAGE COUNT REFLECTS THIS FORMATTING.

**      Note closing date changes due to holidays.

***    Note issue date changes due to holidays.

The regular closing date for Proposals and Emergencies is Monday.

 

Cumulative Table of COMAR Regulations
Adopted, Amended, or Repealed

   This table, previously printed in the Maryland Register lists the regulations, by COMAR title, that have been adopted, amended, or repealed in the Maryland Register since the regulations were originally published or last supplemented in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR). The table is no longer printed here but may be found on the Division of State Documents website at www.dsd.state.md.us.

Table of Pending Proposals

   The table below lists proposed changes to COMAR regulations. The proposed changes are listed by their COMAR number, followed by a citation to that issue of the Maryland Register in which the proposal appeared. Errata and corrections pertaining to proposed regulations are listed, followed by “(err)” or “(corr),” respectively. Regulations referencing a document incorporated by reference are followed by “(ibr)”. None of the proposals listed in this table have been adopted. A list of adopted proposals appears in the Cumulative Table of COMAR Regulations Adopted, Amended, or Repealed.

 

03 COMPTROLLER OF THE TREASURY

 

03.03.05.01-1 • 51:25 Md. R. 1144 (12-13-24)

 

05 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

05.20.05.02—.04• 51:25 Md. R. 1145 (12-13-24)

05.20.06.01—.12 • 51:26 Md. R. 1189 (12-27-24)

 

07 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

 

07.05.01.02—.23 • 52:2 Md. R. 71 (1-24-25)

07.02.25.01—.24 • 51:19 Md. R. 861 (9-20-24)

 

08 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

 

08.02.03.07 • 52:1 Md. R. 21 (1-10-25)

08.02.08.13• 51:25 Md. R. 1147 (12-13-24)

08.02.10.01 • 52:1 Md. R. 21 (1-10-25)

08.02.12.01,.03• 51:25 Md. R. 1148 (12-13-24)

08.02.22.02 • 51:10 Md. R. 534 (5-17-24)

08.02.23.04 • 52:1 Md. R. 21 (1-10-25)

08.02.25.03 • 52:1 Md. R. 21 (1-10-25)

08.18.18.01 • 52:1 Md. R. 25 (1-10-25)

08.18.24.01,.02 • 52:1 Md. R. 27 (1-10-25)

 

09 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

 

09.03.06.02,.04 • 52:1 Md. R. 27 (1-10-25)

09.03.06.02,.04 • 52:2 Md. R. 79 (1-24-25) (corr)

09.03.06.02,.06,.16 • 51:14 Md. R. 685 (7-12-24)

09.11.09.02 • 51:15 Md. R. 713 (7-26-24)

.09.12.61.01,.02,.07—.09 • 52:2 Md. R. 79 (1-24-25)

09.19.08.02 • 51:19 Md. R. 871 (9-20-24)

09.30.01.01—.10 • 51:24 Md. R. 1084 (12-2-24)

09.36.06.01 51:19 871 (9-20-24)

09.36.08.02 •51:19 Md. R. 871 (9-20-24)

09.42.01.01—.03 • 51:21 Md. R. 929 (10-18-24)

09.42.02.01—.10 • 51:21 Md. R. 932 (10-18-24)

09.42.03.01—.10 • 51:21 Md. R. 933 (10-18-24)

09.42.04.01—.12 • 51:21 Md. R. 937 (10-18-24)

09.42.05.01—.05 • 52:1 Md. R. 28 (1-10-25)

 

10 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

 

     Subtitles 01—08 (1st volume)

10.01.17.02 • 52:2 Md. R. 80 (1-24-25)

10.09.03.04.05 • 51:25 Md. R. 1148 (12-13-24)

10.07.14.01—.65 • 52:2 Md. R. 82 (1-24-25)

    

Subtitle 09 (2nd volume)

 

10.09.10.07, .08 • 51:25 Md. R. 1148 (12-13-24)

10.09.11.11 • 51:2 Md. R. 79 (1-26-24)

10.09.24.02,.07,.12 • 51:2 Md. R. 79 (1-26-24)

10.09.43.10,.13 • 51:2 Md. R. 79 (1-26-24)

10.09.46.12 • 51:4 Md. R. 204 (2-23-24)

10.09.50.01—.07 • 51:26 Md. R. 1192 (12-27-24)

10.09.53.04,.05 • 51:4 Md. R. 206 (2-23-24)

10.09.58 .05, .06 • 51:25 Md. R. 1150 (12-13-24)

10.09.59.01,.04—.07,.09 • 51:26 Md. R. 1194 (12-27-24)

10.09.77.05 • 51:25 Md. R. 1151 (12-13-24)

10.09.92.04,.05 • 51:1 Md. R. 38 (1-12-24)

10.10.13.06,.12 • 52:2 Md. R. 119 (1-24-25)

10.15.03.27 • 51:25 Md. R. 1151 (12-13-24)

10.16.06.02,.21 • 52:2 Md. R. 81 (1-24-25)

10.24.01.01,.03,.12,.21—.23 • 51:23 Md. R. 1042 (11-15-24)

10.24.20.01 • 51:23 Md. R. 1044 (11-15-24)

10.25.07.02,.09—.12 • 51:24 Md. R. 1086 (12-2-24)

10.25.18.01—.04,.08,.10,.13,.14 • 51:24 Md. R. 1088 (12-2-24)

10.32.02.02,.18 • 51:26 Md. R. 1196 (12-27-24)

 

 

Subtitles 37—52 (5th volume)

 

10.37.01.02 • 52:2 Md. R. 121 (1-24-25)(ibr)

10.37.01.03 • 51:17 Md. R. 779 (8-23-24)

10.44.22.02,.04—.06,.08—.15 • 51:26 Md. R. 1197 (12-27-24)

10.52.12.05 • 52:2 Md. R. 119 (1-24-25)

 

     Subtitles 53—68 (6th volume)

 

10.63.08.01—.05 • 51:26 Md. R. 1200 (12-27-24)

10.67.03.03,.08 • 51:26 Md. R. 1200 (12-27-24)

10.67.04.03-2,.18,.19 • 51:26 Md. R. 1202 (12-27-24)

10.67.05. .05-1 • 51:26 Md. R. 1202 (12-27-24)

10.67.06.27 • 51:26 Md. R. 1202 (12-27-24)

10.67.10.02 • 51:26 Md. R. 1202 (12-27-24)

10.67.08.03 • 51:25 Md. R. 1150 (12-13-24)

 

11 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

 

     Subtitles 01—10

 

11.02.03.07—.20 • 51:25 Md. R. 1152 (12-13-24)

11.07.07.05 • 52:1 Md. R. 33 (1-10-25)

11.13.13.01—.03 • 52:2 Md. R. 126 (1-24-25)(err)

11.15.22.14 • 51:25 Md. R. 1153 (12-13-24)

11.18.04.01—.03,.04 • 51:24 Md. R. 1094 (12-2-24)

 

13A STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

 

13A.06.10.02 • 51:24 Md. R. 1095 (12-2-24)

13A.07.06.02,.08 • 51:20 Md. R. 902 (10-4-24)

13A.07.08.01—.06, 07,08 • 51:20 Md. R. 903 (10-4-24)

13A.08.01.17 • 51:24 Md. R. 1096 (12-2-24)

13A.12.01.05—.07 51:21 Md. R. 942 (10-18-24)

13A.12.02.06,.07 51:21 Md. R. 942 (10-18-24)

13A.12.02.03 51:21 Md. R. 942 (10-18-24)

13A.12.04.02,.06,.07,.13,.15 51:21 Md. R. 942 (10-18-24)

13A.12.05.06,.08,.10,.15 51:21 Md. R. 942 (10-18-24)

13A.14.15.01—.09 • 51:22 Md. R. 973 (11-1-24)

13A.15.01.02 • 51:25 Md. R. 1154 (12-13-24)

13A.15.03.03 • 51:25 Md. R. 1158 (12-13-24)

13A.15.04.03 • 51:25 Md. R. 1154 (12-13-24)

13A.15.09.01 • 51:25 Md. R. 1158 (12-13-24)

13A.15.13.09 • 51:25 Md. R. 1154 (12-13-24)

13A.15.16.01—.10 • 51:25 Md. R. 1154 (12-13-24)

13A.16.03.03 • 51:25 Md. R. 1158 (12-13-24)

13A.16.08.03 • 51:2 Md. R. 95 (1-26-24)

13A.16.09.02 • 51:25 Md. R. 1158 (12-13-24)

13A.16.10.02 • 51:2 Md. R. 95 (1-26-24)

13A.17.03.03 • 51:25 Md. R. 1158 (12-13-24)

13A.17.09.01 • 51:25 Md. R. 1158 (12-13-24)

13A.17.10.02 • 51:2 Md. R. 95 (1-26-24)

13A.18.03.03 • 51:25 Md. R. 1158 (12-13-24)

13A.18.09.02 • 51:25 Md. R. 1158 (12-13-24)

 

14 INDEPENDENT AGENCIES

 

14.01.01, .01,.06 • 52:1 Md. R. 33 (1-10-25)

14.01.04.05 • 51:22 Md. R. 978 (11-1-24)

14.01.04.05 51:25 Md. R. 1140 (12-13-24)

14.04.12.01—.07 • 51:26 Md. R. 1204 (12-27-24)

14.01.05.01—.09 • 52:1 Md. R. 33 (1-10-25)

14.17.01.01 • 51:26 Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)

14.17.02.05 • 51:26 Md. R. 1206  (12-27-24)

14.17.04.07—.09 • 51:26 Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)

14.17.05.05 • 51:26 Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)

14.17.06.03,.04,.11 • 52:2 Md. R. 122 (1-24-25)

14.17.06.12 • 51:26 Md. R. 1206  (12-27-24)

14.17.07.02 • 51:26 Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)

14.17.07.09 • 52:2 Md. R. 122 (1-24-25)

14.17.08.03—.05 • 51:26 Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)

14.17.09.02 • 51:26 Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)

14.17.10.02,.03,.08 • 51:26 Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)

14.17.10.09 • 52:2 Md. R. 122 (1-24-25)

14.17.11.04,.18 • 51:26 Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)

14.17.11.19 • 52:2 Md. R. 122 (1-24-25)

14.17.12.02,.04,.10 • 51:26 Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)

14.17.12.06 • 52:2 Md. R. 122 (1-24-25)

14.17.13.08,.12 • 51:26 Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)

14.17.14.02,.06 • 51:26 Md. R. 1206  (12-27-24)

14.17.15.05 • 51:26 Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)

14.17.16.03 • 51:26 Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)

14.17.17.01—.06 • 52:2 Md. R. 122 (1-24-25)

14.17.18.03 • 51:26 Md. R. 1206  (12-27-24)

14.17.19.02 • 51:26 Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)

14.17.21.02 • 52:2 Md. R. 122 (1-24-25)

14.17.22. 01, .02, .06, .07, .09, .10,.12 • 51:26 Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)

14.35.07.08,.11,.13,.18,.19 • 51:22 Md. R. 983 (11-1-24)

14.35.07.12 • 51:20 Md. R. 906 (10-4-24)

14.35.14.04 • 51:22 Md. R. 983 (11-1-24)

14.35.18.03,.04 • 51:17 Md. R. 789 (8-23-24)

14.38.02.01—.04 • 51:26 Md. R. 1212 (12-27-24)

14.39.02.12 • 51:23 Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)

 

15 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 

15.03.09.05 • 51:24 Md. R. 1096 (12-2-24)

15.03.11.02—.05,.08—.12,.15 • 51:24 Md. R. 1097 (12-2-24)

15.03.11.04—.07 • 51:24 Md. R. 1098 (12-2-24)

15.20.07.02 51:22 Md. R. 984 (11-1-24) (ibr)

15.20.13.01—.28 51:22 Md. R. 985 (11-1-24)

15.20.13.01—.28 52:2 Md. R. 126 (1-24-25) (err)

 

20 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

20.62.01.01— .03 • 51:25 Md. R. 1160 (12-13-24)

20.62.02.01—.04, .06, .07,.09.11 • 51:25 Md. R. 1160 (12-13-24)

20.62.03.02—.09 • 51:25 Md. R. 1160 (12-13-24)

20.62.04.01.03 • 51:25 Md. R. 1160 (12-13-24)

20.62.05.01 • 51:25 Md. R. 1160 (12-13-24)

 

21 STATE PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS

 

21.01.02.01 • 51:23 Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)

21.02.01.04,.05 • 51:23 Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)

21.03.05,.02 • 51:23 Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)

21.05.03.01 • 51:23 Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)

21.05.07.06 • 51:23 Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)

21.05.08.07 • 51:23 Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)

21.05.12.02 • 51:23 Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)

21.05.16.01—.05 • 51:23 Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)

21.07.01.08,.26,.31 • 51:23 Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)

21.07.02.05-2,.10 • 51:23 Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)

21.07.03.06,.26,.27 • 51:23 Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)

21.07.04.01,.02, • 51:23 Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)

21.10.02.02 • 51:23 Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)

21.10.06.32 • 51:26 Md. R. 1213 (12-27-24)

21.10.07.09 • 51:26 Md. R. 1213 (12-27-24)

21.10.08.01—.08 • 51:23 Md. R. 1047 (11-15-24)

21.11.01.01,.02,.05,.06 • 51:23 Md. R. 1047 (11-15-24)

21.11.03.16 • 51:25 Md. R. 1167 (12-13-24)

21.11.03.03,.17 51:23 Md. R. 1047 (11-15-24)

21.11.05.04,.06 51:23 Md. R. 1047 (11-15-24)

21.13.01.03 51:23 Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)

 

26 DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

 

     Subtitles 01—07 (Part 1)

 

26.04.01.01,.01-1,.20,.31 • 51:6 Md. R. 309 (3-22-24) (ibr)

 

31 MARYLAND INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION

 

31.08.03.04,.05,.07,.08 • 51:22 Md. R. 1022 (11-1-24)

 

32 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGING

 

32.02.01.13,.22,.23,.36 • 51:25 Md. R. 1168 (12-13-24)

32.02.02.02,.10,.14,.16,.17,.31 • 51:25 Md. R. 1168 (12-13-24)

 

33 STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS

 

33.07.04.02 • 52:1 Md. R. 40 (1-10-25)

33.08.01.02 • 52:1 Md. R. 40 (1-10-25)

33.08.05.05 • 52:1 Md. R. 41 (1-10-25)

33.15.03.02 • 51:26 Md. R. 1214 (12-27-24)

33.15.04.02—.12 • 51:26 Md. R. 1215 (12-27-24)

33.21.07.02 • 52:1 Md. R. 41 (1-10-25)

 

36 MARYLAND STATE LOTTERY AND GAMING CONTROL AGENCY

 

36.01.01.01—.06 • 51:24 Md. R. 1099 (12-2-24)

36.01.03.01—.06,.08 • 51:24 Md. R. 1099 (12-2-24)

36.02.01.02 • 51:24 Md. R. 1099 (12-2-24)

36.02.02.01—.10 • 51:24 Md. R. 1099 (12-2-24)

36.02.03.01,.02 —.05, .06 —.15 • 51:24 Md. R. 1099 (12-2-24)

36.02.04.01—.07,.08 • 51:24 Md. R. 1099 (12-2-24)

36.02.05.01—.04 • 51:24 Md. R. 1099 (12-2-24)

36.02.07, .01,.02 • 51:24 Md. R. 1099 (12-2-24)

36.02.08.01—.09 • 51:25 Md. R. 1170 (12-13-24)

36.02.09, .01—.05 • 51:24 Md. R. 1099 (12-2-24)

36.03.10,.07,.12,.14,.20,.28,.38 • 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)

36.03.10.36 • 51:24 Md. R. 1118 (12-2-24)

36.04.02.02 • 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)

36.05.03.15 • 51:24 Md. R. 1118 (12-2-24)

36.08.01.02 • 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)

36.08.02.01 • 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)

36.08.03.01—.04,.06 • 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)

36.08.04.01,.03 • 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)

36.09.01.02 • 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)

36.09.02.01,.01—.06 • 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24

36.09.03.01—.07 • 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)

36.09.04.01—.07 • 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)

36.09.05.01—.03 • 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)

36.10.12.03 • 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)

36.10.13.06,.37,.40,.45 • 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)

36.10.13.39 • 51:24 Md. R. 1118 (12-2-24)

36.10.14.06 • 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)

36.10.18.04,.05 • 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)

 

The Division of State Documents

DEPOSITORIES FOR DOCUMENTS
INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Depositories for Documents Incorporated by Reference
into the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR)

 

 

Annapolis

MD Department of Legislative     Services

90 State Circle (21401)

Contact: Cynthia Stiverson

410-946-5430, 301-970-5400,

800-492-7111 x5400 (MD only)

FAX 410-946-5405

 

MD State Archives

350 Rowe Blvd. (21401)

Contact: Christine Alvey

410-260-6438

FAX 410-974-3895

 

MD State Law Library

Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Bldg.

361 Rowe Blvd. (21401)

Contact: Deborah Judy

410-260-1430, 888-216-8156

FAX 410-974-2063

 

Baltimore

State Library Resource Center

Enoch Pratt Free Library

400 Cathedral St. (21201)

Contact: Danielle Ford

443-396-5426

FAX 410-396-4570

 

Thurgood Marshall Law Library

University of Md. Francis King     Carey School of Law

501 W. Fayette Street (21201)

Contact: Stephanie Bowe

410-706-0783

FAX 410-706-8354

 

Charlotte Hall

Southern MD Regional Library

37600 New Market Rd.

P.O. Box 459 (20622)

Contact: Susan Grant

301-934-9442

FAX 301-884-0438

 

College Park

Hornbake Library

University of MD

Marylandia Room (20742)

Contact: Liz Novara

301-314-2712

FAX 301-314-2709

 

Frostburg

Frostburg State University

Lewis J. Ort Library

1 Susan Eisel Drive (21532)

Contact: Lisa Hartman

301-687-4734

FAX 301-687-7069

 

Princess Anne

Frederick Douglass Library

University of MD Eastern Shore

(21853)

Contact: Marvella Rounds

410-651-7697

FAX 410-651-6269

 

 

Rockville

Montgomery County Public Library

Rockville Branch

21 Maryland Avenue (20850)

Contact: Ann Cohn

240-777-0140

FAX 240-777-0155

 

Salisbury

Salisbury University

Guerrieri Academic Commons

Room AC 180A

1134 S Salisbury Blvd. (21801)

Contact: Martha Zimmerman

410-677-0110

FAX 410-543-6203

 

Towson

Albert S. Cook Library

Towson University

8000 York Road (21252)

Contact: Carl Olson

410-704-3267

FAX 410-704-4755

Washington, D.C.

Library of Congress

Anglo-American Acquisitions Division

Government Documents Section

101 Independence Ave., S.E. (20540)

Contact: Richard Yarnall

202-707-9470

FAX 202-707-0380

 

 

The Governor

EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2025.01

Declaration of a State of Preparedness - Winter Storm 

 

WHEREAS, The State of Maryland is subject to a variety of hazards and disasters, including an impending emergency as defined in Section 14-101(c) of the Public Safety Article of the Maryland Code;

 

WHEREAS, Pursuant to Executive Order 01.01.2023.20, the Governor may declare a State of Preparedness when he determines that there is a significant risk of a public emergency as defined in the Maryland Emergency Management Act, Md. Code, Public Safety Article § 14-301;

 

WHEREAS, The declaration of a State of Preparedness ensures a proactive, collaborative and forward-leaning State response to potential or actual emergencies;

 

WHEREAS, Having been advised and informed by the Maryland Department of Emergency Management that that there is significant risk of snow, icing, power outages, and cold temperatures in all areas of Maryland beginning Sunday, January 5th, as a result of the first winter storm of the season;

 

WHEREAS, Action is needed to prepare to protect the lives and property of Maryland residents and visitors that may be impacted by the winter storm;

 

WHEREAS, Transportation, power utility, water utility, and other critical infrastructures may be negatively affected by the impact of the winter storm;

 

WHEREAS, State and local government agencies may require additional resources and support to implement proactive actions and meet the public safety and welfare needs of Maryland residents who may be negatively impacted by the storm;

 

NOW, THEREFORE,   I, WES MOORE, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF MARYLAND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TITLE 14 OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY ARTICLE OF THE MARYLAND CODE, AND BASED ON THE ABOVE FINDINGS, HEREBY DECLARE THAT A STATE OF PREPAREDNESS EXISTS IN THE STATE AND THAT PREPARATIONS MUST BE MADE FOR THE ANTICIPATED SEVERE WEATHER, AND  HEREBY PROCLAIM THE FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE ORDER, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:

 

A. The Maryland Department of Emergency Management is hereby directed to coordinate the State preparedness and response to the impacts of the winter storm anticipated to begin on Sunday, January 5th.

 

B. All other appropriate State authorities are hereby authorized to activate their emergency preparedness plans and engage, deploy, use, and coordinate available resources in furtherance of those plans.

 

GIVEN Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the State of Maryland, in the City of Annapolis, this 4th Day of January 2025.

 

 

WES MOORE
Governor

 

 

ATTEST: 

 

 

SUSAN C. LEE
Secretary of State

[25-02-08]

EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2025.02

Declaration of a State of Emergency – Winter Storm

 

WHEREAS, The State of Maryland is subject to a variety of hazards and disasters, including an impending emergency as defined in Section 14-101(c) of the Public Safety Article of the Maryland Code;

 

WHEREAS, Having been advised and informed by the Maryland Department of Emergency Management that, as a result of a significant winter storm expected to impact the State beginning late Sunday night, January 5, 2025, and continuing through Monday, January 6, 2025, including the risk of icing, hazardous road conditions, limited visibility from blowing snow, power outages and sustained temperatures below freezing persisting through the end of next week, action is needed to prepare to protect the lives and property of Maryland residents and visitors;

 

WHEREAS, Because of the potential impacts of this severe weather and in preparation for all contingencies, an emergency exists statewide;

 

WHEREAS, Transportation, power utility, water utility, and other critical infrastructures may be negatively affected by the impacts of the storm;

 

WHEREAS, State and local government agencies may require additional resources and support to implement proactive actions and meet the public safety and welfare needs of Maryland residents who may be negatively impacted by the consequences of the storm and require sheltering due to power outages, transportation disruptions, and other unforeseen impacts of winter weather.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, WES MOORE, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF MARYLAND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TITLE 14 OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY ARTICLE OF THE MARYLAND CODE, AND BASED ON THE ABOVE FINDINGS, HEREBY DECLARE THAT A STATE OF EMERGENCY EXISTS IN THE STATE AND THAT PREPARATIONS MUST BE MADE FOR THE ANTICIPATED SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JANUARY 5, AND  HEREBY PROCLAIM THE FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE ORDER, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:

 

A. The Maryland Department of Emergency Management is hereby directed to coordinate the State preparedness and response to impacts of the winter storm.

 

B. All other appropriate State authorities are hereby authorized to activate their emergency preparedness plans and engage, deploy, use, and coordinate available resources in furtherance of those plans.

 

C. The Maryland National Guard is hereby called into state service.

GIVEN Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the State of Maryland, in the City of Annapolis, this 5th Day of January 2025.

 

WES MOORE
Governor

 

 

ATTEST: 

 

SUSAN C. LEE
Secretary of State

[25-02-09]

EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2025.03

Renewal of Executive Order 01.01.2024.09
(Declaration of a State of Emergency)

 

WHEREAS, I, Wes Moore, Governor of the State of Maryland, issued Executive Order 01.01.2024.09 declaring a State of Emergency due to the significant infrastructure damage to the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on March 26, 2024;

 

WHEREAS, The declaration of the State of Emergency was renewed on December 6, 2024, by Executive Order 01.01.2024.37;

 

WHEREAS, Because of the on-going impact of this incident, emergency conditions continue to exist Statewide;

 

NOW, THEREFORE,   I, WES MOORE, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF MARYLAND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TITLE 14 OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY ARTICLE OF THE MARYLAND CODE, HEREBY DECLARE THAT THE STATE OF EMERGENCY CONTINUES TO EXIST IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND, THAT THE  MARCH 26, 2024 DECLARATION IS RENEWED, AND FURTHER PROCLAIM THE FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE ORDER, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:

 

A. The Maryland Department of Emergency Management is hereby directed to continue to coordinate the State preparedness and response to impacts of this incident.

 

B. All other appropriate State authorities are hereby authorized to activate their emergency preparedness plans and engage, deploy, use, and coordinate available resources in furtherance of those plans.

 

C. The Maryland National Guard remains on regular duty.

GIVEN Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the State of Maryland, in Annapolis, this 6th Day of January 2025.

 

WES MOORE
Governor

 

ATTEST: 

 

SUSAN C. LEE
Secretary of State

[25-02-10]

EXECUTIVE ORDER

 01.01.2025.04

Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives

(Rescinds Executive Orders 01.01.2004.57, 01.01.2007.18, 01.01.2007.19, 01.01.2007.21, 01.01.2007.22, 01.01.2007.25, 01.01.2009.07, 01.01.2012.11, and 01.01.2012.17)

 

WHEREAS, In 2004, the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives (“GOCI”) was established by Executive Order 01.01.2004.57 to direct and coordinate the Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism, the Volunteer Maryland program, and community initiatives throughout the State, and to connect and collaborate with local, regional, and federal counterpart organizations;

 

WHEREAS, In 2007, the Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs was established and housed within GOCI by Executive Order 01.01.2007.19; the Governor's Commission on Hispanic Affairs was established and housed within GOCI by Executive Order 01.01.2007.21; and the Governor’s Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs was established and housed within GOCI by Executive Order 01.01.2007.22;

 

WHEREAS, In 2008, the General Assembly codified the establishment of GOCI and transferred the Maryland Commission on Indian Affairs from the Department of Human Services to GOCI, 2008 Maryland Laws Ch. 521, codified within Title 9.5, Subtitles 1 and 3 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland;

 

WHEREAS, In 2009, the Governor’s Commission on African Affairs was established and housed within GOCI by Executive Order 01.01.2009.07;

 

WHEREAS, In 2012, the Governor’s Commission on Caribbean Affairs was established and housed within GOCI by Executive Order 01.01.2012.11; and the Governor’s Commission on South Asian American Affairs was established and housed within GOCI by Executive Order 01.01.2012.17;

 

WHEREAS, In 2021, the General Assembly created what is now codified as the Maryland Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs and housed the commission within GOCI, 2021 Maryland Laws Ch. 648, codified within Title 9.5, Subtitle 5 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland;

 

WHEREAS, In 2023, the Governor’s Office of Service and Volunteerism and Volunteer Maryland were moved out of GOCI into the newly created Department of Service and Civic Innovation, 2023 Maryland Laws Ch. 99, codified in Title 21 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland;

 

WHEREAS, The mission of GOCI has evolved since its formation from focusing on the coordination of volunteer services within the State of Maryland to coordinating, overseeing, and guiding the various Ethnic Commissions created by Executive Order, and administratively supporting the legislatively created entities within the Governor’s Office that represent immigrant and minority communities across the State; and

 

WHEREAS, The Ethnic Commissions provide valuable input and advice to the Governor’s Office regarding the community needs and cultural representation of the many diasporic communities in Maryland, and their effective operation and support through GOCI is a priority for the Moore-Miller Administration.

 

NOW THEREFORE, I, WES MOORE, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF MARYLAND, HEREBY RESCIND EXECUTIVE ORDERS 01.01.2004.57, 01.01.2007.18, 01.01.2007.19, 01.01.2007.21, 01.01.2007.22, 01.01.2007.25, 01.01.2009.07, 01.01.2012.11, AND 01.01.2012.17, AND PROCLAIM THE FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE ORDER, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:

 

I. Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives

A. The Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives (“GOCI”) shall include the following units, created by Executive Order: the Governor’s Commission on African Affairs, the Governor’s Commission on Asian and Pacific American Affairs, the Governor’s Commission on Caribbean Affairs, the Governor’s Commission on Hispanic and Latin American Community Affairs, the Governor’s Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs, and the Governor’s Commission on South Asian American Affairs (together, the “Ethnic Commissions”), and any other commission designated by the Governor as a unit of GOCI.

B. GOCI also houses the legislatively created Commission on Indian Affairs, Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs, and Governor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs.

C. Executive Director. GOCI shall be managed by an Executive Director, who serves at the pleasure of the Governor.  The Executive Director shall:

 

1. Supervise, direct, manage, and coordinate the Ethnic Commissions designated in Section 1.A of this Order;

2. Provide administrative supervision and support to the legislatively created units designated in Section 1.B of this Order;

3. Direct community initiatives across State government and coordinate with federal and local governments, private sector entities, academia, and community organizations to strengthen community engagement; and

4. Represent the Governor on boards, forums, and councils as appropriate.

 

D. Staffing.

 

1. GOCI shall be composed of staff appointed by the Executive Director, with the approval of the Governor.

2. GOCI staff serve at the pleasure of the Executive Director, subject to the concurrence of the Governor. 

 

E. Duties. GOCI shall be responsible for the following activities:

 

1. Conducting a review of State programs in cooperation with appropriate State departments and agencies to identify legislative and regulatory barriers that impede the effectiveness of community organizations to deliver results-based social services;

2. Advising the Governor on policies and measures to enhance and improve the delivery of services to ethnic, immigrant, and faith-based communities;

3. Conducting public outreach on behalf of the Governor to encourage greater involvement and participation by community organizations and constituent groups;

4. Reviewing State and federal legislation to assist in the identification of funding opportunities for community organizations to implement initiatives that benefit the State of Maryland; and

5. Serving as principal liaison to the faith-based community and associated organizations.

 

F. All State departments, agencies, commissions, and boards are directed to cooperate with GOCI in implementing the provisions of this Executive Order.

 

G. Reports. By December 31 of each year, GOCI shall submit an annual report to the Governor on its activities.

 

II. Ethnic Commissions

 

A. There are the following Ethnic Commissions within GOCI:

 

1. The Governor’s Commission on African Affairs;

2. The Governor’s Commission on Asian and Pacific American Affairs;

3. The Governor’s Commission on Caribbean Affairs;

4. The Governor’s Commission on Hispanic and Latin American Community Affairs;

5. The Governor’s Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs; and

6. The Governor’s Commission on South Asian American Affairs.

 

B. Membership.

 

1. Each Ethnic Commission shall consist of fifteen (15) voting members appointed by the Governor.

2. The Commission members shall:

 

a) Reflect the diverse ancestry and national origins of the respective communities of Maryland; and

b) Provide representation from different geographic regions in the State.

 

3. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor consecutive four-year terms.

4. If a member is appointed to a vacant seat with less than two years remaining in a term, such service does not count as a full term.  Such a member is eligible to serve two additional four-year terms.

5. A Commission member holds a seat until a successor is appointed.

6. The Governor shall designate a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among the members of the Commission. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

7. In the event of a vacancy on a Commission, the Governor shall appoint a successor.

8. Commission members are subject to the direction of the Executive Director and serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

 

C. Eligibility and Appointment. 

 

1. Members of the Ethnic Commissions shall demonstrate an affinity to the diasporic community that the commission represents. A Commission member may demonstrate affinity by being:

 

a) An immigrant of a diasporic community;

b) A descendant of a diasporic community;

c) A proven advocate for the interests of a diasporic community;

d) A scholar or educator of the history of a diasporic community;

e) An expert on issues important to a diaspora community; or

f) A former resident of a diasporic community.

 

2. In making appointments to the Ethnic Commissions, the Governor shall consider the demographic and geographic diversity of the State.

 

D. Procedures.  The following procedures govern the Ethnic Commissions:

 

1. The Commissions are public bodies subject to the Open Meetings Act.

2. The Commissions shall meet at the call of the Chairperson, in coordination with GOCI, at least six times each year. Sufficient notice of meetings shall be published to encourage public attendance.

3. The Commissions shall hold at least one administrative planning session each year for onboarding and scheduling purposes.

4. A majority of the Commission members then serving shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business.

5. The Commissions may adopt such other procedures and by-laws as may be necessary to ensure the orderly transaction of business.

6. The Commissions may create committees or subcommittees subject to the approval of the Executive Director.

7. By June 30th of each year, the Commissions shall submit an annual report to the Governor detailing the activities in the preceding calendar year, along with any appropriate recommendations.

 

E. Expenses. Ethnic Commission members may not receive any compensation for their services, but may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations, and as provided in the State budget.

 

F. Operational Support. GOCI  shall provide publication, operational, and other support as needed to the Ethnic Commissions.

 

G. Duties. The Ethnic Commissions shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

 

1. Serve as an advisory body to the Governor and agencies within the Executive Department on matters relating to the Commission’s diasporic community within Maryland, including matters relating to economic, workforce, and business development domestically and abroad;

2. Identify needs or problems affecting the Commission’s diasporic community, and make recommendations to the Governor on appropriate responses and programs;

3. Conduct outreach to the Commission’s diasporic community groups within the State, and communicate information to them concerning public and private programs that are beneficial to their interests;

4. Review and provide recommendations to the Governor on any proposed federal, State, or local legislation, regulations, policies, or programs that affect the Commission’s diasporic community of Maryland;

5. Make recommendations to the Governor on matters affecting the health, safety, and welfare of the Commission’s diasporic community of Maryland; and

6. Perform any other duties that may be requested by the Governor or the Executive Director.

 

H. The diasporic communities of the Ethnic Commissions are as follows:

 

1. Governor’s Commission on African Affairs: The diasporic countries of the Governor’s Commission on African Affairs include, but are not limited to: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

2. Governor’s Commission on Asian and Pacific American Affairs: The diasporic countries, territories, and states of the Governor’s Commission on Asian and Pacific American Affairs include, but are not limited to: Brunei, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, East Timor, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Guam, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lord Howe Island, Macau, Malaysia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Norfolk Island, North Korea, Oceanic islands of the Eastern Pacific, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Polynesia, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, the Revillagigedo Islands, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam.

3. Governor’s Commission on Caribbean Affairs: The diasporic countries of the Governor’s Commission on Caribbean Affairs include, but are not limited to: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico, St. Barths, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Martin, St. Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos.

4. Governor’s Commission on Hispanic and Latin American Community Affairs: The diasporic countries of the Governor’s Commission on Hispanic and Latin American Affairs include, but are not limited to:  Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, French Guyana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Spain, Uruguay, Venezuela.

5. Governor’s Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs: The diasporic countries of the Governor’s Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs include, but are not limited to: Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.

6. Governor’s Commission on South Asian Affairs: The diasporic countries of the Governor’s Commission on South Asian Affairs include, but are not limited to: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.

GIVEN Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the State of Maryland, in the City of Annapolis this 7th day of January, 2025.

 

WES MOORE
Governor

 

ATTEST:

 

SUSAN C. LEE
Secretary of State

[25-02-11]

EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2025.05

Maryland Advanced Air Mobility Council

 

WHEREAS, The State of Maryland is committed to the safe research, development, testing, and operation of advanced air mobility systems for the betterment of its residents;

 

WHEREAS, Maryland, with its rich aerospace history and collection of higher education institutions, federal facilities, airports, aerospace professionals, and aerospace companies, is uniquely positioned to lead the nation in the innovation and growth of the advanced air mobility industry;

 

WHEREAS, The burgeoning advanced air mobility industry presents opportunities for Marylanders, including employment, business investment, strengthened public safety services, and equitable access to services in urban and rural communities; and

 

WHEREAS, Maryland must ensure that the safety, privacy, accessibility, and comfort of residents remains a priority as advanced air mobility systems are developed, tested, and operated in the State.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, WES MOORE, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF MARYLAND, HEREBY PROCLAIM THE FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE ORDER, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:

 

A. Definitions.

 

(1) “Advanced Air Mobility” means a sector of the aerospace industry which aims to safely and efficiently integrate highly automated aircrafts into the National Airspace, often operating at low altitudes. It is a collection of new and emerging technologies that are being applied to the aviation transportation system, particularly in new aircraft types.

(2) “Unmanned Aircraft Systems” (“UAS”) means aircraft, such as drones, that can be operated without a human pilot.

 

B. Establishment.  There is hereby established a Maryland Advanced Air Mobility Council (“Council”), a collaborative effort between State and private partners to make recommendations on how Maryland can best leverage and regulate Advanced Air Mobility Systems.

 

C. Membership. The Council shall consist of the following members:

 

(1) The Executive Director of the Maryland Aviation Administration, or the Executive Director’s designee;

(2) The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Commerce, or the Secretary’s designee;

(3) The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Planning, or the Secretary’s designee;

(4) The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, or the Secretary’s designee;

(5) The Superintendent of the Maryland State Police, or the Superintendent’s designee;

(6) The Attorney General, or the Attorney General’s designee;

(7) The Director of the University of Maryland UAS Research and Operation Center;

(8) One representative of local governments in the State;

(9) Four members, appointed by the Governor, with training, knowledge, or experience in the aerospace industry, airport or heliport administration, Maryland local government, public safety, or privacy policy; and

(10) Such other officials of executive departments and agencies as the Governor may from time to time designate.

 

D. Chair. The Governor shall appoint the Chair from among the members of the Council. The Chair shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

 

E. Duties. The Council shall:

 

(1) Catalog existing state assets related to the advanced air mobility industry;

(2) Engage with the advanced air mobility industry, regulators, local governments, and other relevant parties regarding the operation of advanced air mobility technologies in the State;

(3) Study and identify opportunities to attract, develop, and grow the State’s advanced air mobility industry;

(4) Identify potential use cases for advanced air mobility systems in the State and provide an assessment of cost and necessary considerations for implementation; and

(5) Develop and submit initial recommendations to the Governor, on or before June 1, 2025, and final recommendations on or before November 1, 2025, outlining:

 

a. Policies and regulatory operations that are necessary for advanced air mobility technologies to operate and excel in the State, covering the following topics:

i. Public safety and cybersecurity;

ii. Privacy;

iii. Legal liability;

iv. Workforce;

v. Infrastructure establishment and usage; and

vi. Aerospace regulation;

b. An initial phase-in timeline that balances industry potential with public safety, privacy, and comfort;

c. Public communication campaigns and educational opportunities that will bolster public trust and promote the benefits of deploying these technologies in State airspace; and

d. Regulatory models that the State should consider as advanced air mobility technologies are deployed.

 

F. Administration.

 

(1) The Council shall be staffed by the Maryland Aviation Administration.

(2) The Council may function through established or ad hoc committees or working groups.

(3) Members appointed by the Governor shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

(4) Members of the Council may not receive any compensation for their services, but may be reimbursed for their reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of duties in accordance with the State Standard Travel Regulations and as provided in the State budget.

(5) To the extent permitted by law, all Executive Branch departments and agencies shall cooperate with the Council and provide such assistance, information, and advice to the Council as the Council may request.

 

G. Procedures.

 

(1) The Council Chair shall:

 

a. Oversee and lead the implementation of this Executive Order and the work of the Council;

b. Determine the Council's agenda; and

c. Identify additional support as needed.

 

(2) The Council Chair may adopt bylaws, rules, and other procedures necessary to ensure the orderly transaction of business.

(3) A majority of the members present shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business of the Council.(4) The Council shall submit an annual report to the Governor on or before July 1, 2025, and by July 1st, the following year, outlining the status of the advanced air mobility industry in the State and any progress, challenges, and recommendations.

 

H. Meetings of the Council.

 

(1) The Council shall meet as often as its duties require, but no less than quarterly.

(2) The Council Chair may convene meetings of the Council and shall preside over the meetings.

(3) The Council may establish ad hoc committees or working groups that meet in between the Council’s official quarterly meetings.

 

I. Duration. This Executive Order shall remain in effect until December 31, 2026, unless earlier modified or rescinded.

 

J. General Provisions.

 

(1) This Executive Order shall be implemented in a manner that is consistent with all applicable statutes and regulations. Nothing in this Executive Order shall operate to contravene any State or federal law or to affect the State's receipt of federal funding.

(2) If any provision of this Executive Order or its application to any person, entity, or circumstance is held invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, all other provisions or applications of the Executive Order shall remain in effect to the extent possible without the invalid provision or application. To achieve this purpose, the provisions of this Executive Order are severable.

 

GIVEN Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the State of Maryland, in the City of Annapolis, this 7th day of January, 2025.

WES MOORE
Governor

 

 

ATTEST: 

 

 

SUSAN C. LEE
Secretary of State

[25-02-12]

EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2025.06

Statewide Digital Infrastructure Group 

WHEREAS, The State of Maryland has seen unprecedented growth and demand for efficient and reliable wired and wireless communications and broadband services in the past decade;

 

WHEREAS, Marylanders now need access to these services to succeed as they are essential components to effective governance and public service in today’s information-driven economy;

 

WHEREAS, To ensure the needs of Marylanders are effectively met, a coordinated approach to planning, funding, and developing the State’s digital information technology infrastructure is required;

 

WHEREAS, Maryland’s digital information technology infrastructure encompasses all the underlying frameworks that allow the State’s digital tools to function, including hardware, software, network connectivity, and other wired and wireless communications;

 

WHEREAS, The increasing reliance on digital information technology infrastructure has driven the State, through executive and legislative action, to create numerous positions, committees, boards, bureaus, and working groups to address individual aspects of the State’s digital infrastructure, which now require centralized aggregation, deconfliction, and collaborative deployment;

 

WHEREAS, Marylanders are better served by the creation of a single group with a “Single View” of the State’s digital information technology infrastructure in order to collaboratively deploy and coordinate across multiple State, County and local entities.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, WES MOORE, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, BY VIRTUE OF THE POWER VESTED IN ME BY THE CONSTITUTION AND THE LAWS OF MARYLAND, HEREBY DECLARE THE FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE ORDER, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:

 

I. Establishment.

 

A. There is a Digital Infrastructure Group (“DIG”) in the Department of Information Technology (“DoIT” or the “Department”) whose purpose is to coordinate the efficient deployment of wired and wireless communications and digital information technology infrastructure among the various State, County and local partners.

B. The Chair of the DIG shall be designated by the Secretary of DoIT (“Secretary”) and shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary.

 

II. Responsibilities.

 

A. The DIG shall:

 

1. Develop, promote, and facilitate a Statewide vision for wired and wireless communications and digital information technology infrastructure;

2. Promote collaboration among State, County and local agencies for the management and deployment of wired and wireless communications and digital information technology infrastructure;

3. Communicate current and future wired and wireless communications and broadband infrastructure plans to relevant stakeholders;

4. Develop recommendations for long-range plans for wired and wireless communications and broadband infrastructure consistent with State goals, objectives, and DoIT’s Statewide Information Technology Master Plan;

5. Develop recommendations for policy, regulations, or legislation to facilitate strengthening Maryland’s wired and wireless communications, broadband, and information technology infrastructure;

6. Advise on the planning, funding, and development of Statewide wired and wireless communications, broadband, and information technology infrastructure projects proposed by units of State government;

7. Identify opportunities for productive partnerships and the use of new technologies, including public-private partnerships, that enable the sharing of resources and further the goal of expanding and strengthening Maryland’s wired and wireless communications, broadband, and information technology infrastructure; and

8. Ensure best management practices are employed for the use of State resources, assets, licenses, and funding and that these uses are consistent with State goals and objectives as well as DoIT’s Statewide Information Technology Master Plan.

 

III. Composition.

 

A. The DIG shall be composed of senior State officials from DoIT, designated by the Secretary, and senior staff members from the following agencies or units of State Government, designated by the respective agency or unit head:

 

1. The Maryland State Police (MSP);

2. The Maryland Department of Transportation and its Transportation Business Units (MDOT & TBU’s);

3. The Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS);

4. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR);

5. The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security;

6. The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD);

7. The Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission (MPT);

8. The Department of General Services (DGS);

9. The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM);

10. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM);

11. The Office of the Statewide Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC); and

12. The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC).

 

B. The Secretary may appoint additional members from units of State and local governmental entities as necessary.

C. The Secretary may establish one or more working groups and or subcommittees as necessary in support of the DIG.

 

IV. Contributions, Goals, and Objectives.

 

A. In consultation with the DIG, DoIT shall create a “Single View” of State-owned wired and wireless communications, broadband, and information technology infrastructure inventory inclusive of all inground, aerial and vertical assets.  The “Single View” will include, at a minimum, each Executive Branch agency's qualifying assets and all approved Resource Sharing Agreement installations.  The “Single View” shall be used for long-range planning, joint build projects, promoting Resource Share Agreement (RSA) opportunities and in support of broadband and digital infrastructure expansion.

B. DIG members shall share wired and wireless communications, broadband, and information technology infrastructure data with the Department to be included in the “Single View” that shall facilitate the consideration of how and where future wired and wireless infrastructure is deployed in the State.

C. In consultation with DIG, DoIT shall aggregate the various information technology policy-related advice generated by the various Executive Branch agencies, Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee, Statewide Interoperability Coordinator, and State Radio Control Board in order to provide recommendations and advice to the Secretary.

D. DIG members shall seek opportunities to strategically plan and design a shared infrastructure model that effectively manages public real property information technology corridors and efficiently uses monetary resources to generate cost savings.

E. Ensure DIG priorities are considered when evaluating RSA opportunities.

F. Improve broadband access and digital equity across the State.

G. Address last-mile connectivity, particularly in rural areas.

H. Provide strategies to achieve the availability of increased connectivity speeds to every Community Anchor Institution (CAI).

I. Collaborate on how best to employ available funding, to include State and Federal Grants, to achieve the maximum coverage in the most effective manner.

 

V. Frequency.

 

A. The Secretary shall determine how often DIG shall meet and may coordinate additional meetings dependent on workload.

B. The Secretary shall determine how often each working group or subcommittee established under this Executive Order shall meet.

 

VI. Each Executive Branch agency and unit of State government is hereby required, to the extent not inconsistent with law, to cooperate fully with DIG and to furnish such assistance, including data, reports, or other information as necessary to accomplish the purpose of this Executive Order.

 

VII. Nothing contained in this Executive Order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect the authority granted by law to an Executive Branch agency or unit of State government.

 

VIII. This Executive Order shall be implemented in a manner that is consistent with all applicable statutes and regulations. Nothing in this Executive Order shall operate to contravene any State or federal law or to affect the State’s receipt of federal funding.

 

IX. If any provision of this Executive Order or its application to any person, entity, or circumstance is held invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, all other provisions or applications of the Executive Order shall remain in effect to the extent possible without the invalid provision or application. To achieve this purpose, the provisions of this Executive Order are severable.

 

GIVEN under my hand and the great seal of the state of Maryland, in the City of Annapolis, this 7th day of January, 2025.

 

WES MOORE
Governor

 

 

ATTEST: 

 

 

SUSAN C. LEE
Secretary of State

[25-02-13]

 

 

EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2025.07

Rescission of Executive Order 01.01.2025.02
Declaration of a State of Emergency – Winter Storm 

 

WHEREAS, I, Wes Moore, Governor of the State of Maryland, issued Executive Order 01.01.2025.02 (Declaration of a State of Emergency – Winter Storm) on Sunday, January 5, 2025, due to the impending threat of severe weather across the State of Maryland; and

 

WHEREAS, Having been advised and informed by the Maryland Department of Emergency Management that the threat of severe weather no longer exists as of Tuesday, January 7, 2025, and the related risks to Maryland residents have diminished;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, WES MOORE, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF MARYLAND, HEREBY PROCLAIM THAT THE STATE OF EMERGENCY IS TERMINATED AND I HEREBY RESCIND EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2025.02, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.

 

GIVEN Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the State of Maryland, in the City of Annapolis, this 7th Day of January 2025.

 

WES MOORE
Governor

 

 

ATTEST: 

 

 

SUSAN C. LEE
Secretary of State

[25-02-14]

 

EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2025.08

(Rescinds Executive Order 01.01.2015.26)

Governor’s Office of Performance Improvement

 

WHEREAS, The State of Maryland is facing the worst budget crisis in at least twenty years—worse than that of the Great Recession—and will require common sense, sustainable, and long-term strategies across all of state government to achieve fiscal health;

 

WHEREAS, The Moore-Miller Administration values the enhancement of accountability in government through the use of strategic, evidence-based and data-backed solutions to better serve the people of Maryland;

 

WHEREAS, The Governor’s Office of Performance Improvement, established in 2015, has evolved under the Moore-Miller Administration to focus on the modernization of government services through greater accountability and coordination among State agencies;

 

WHEREAS, Measuring progress, achieving results, and promoting service are core tenets of government accountability; and

 

WHEREAS, Marylanders deserve a state government that serves all people, is a good steward of taxpayer dollars, and is operationally efficient.

 

NOW THEREFORE, I, WES MOORE, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF MARYLAND, HEREBY RESCIND EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2015.26, AND PROCLAIM THE FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE ORDER, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:

 

A. Governor’s Office of Performance Improvement. The Governor’s Office of Performance Improvement (“GOPI”) shall be responsible for improving the performance of Maryland State agencies through greater accountability, coordination, and capacity building.

 

(1) GOPI shall be managed by the Chief Performance Officer, who shall direct the operations of GOPI. The Chief Performance Officer shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

(2) GOPI shall be comprised of staff appointed by the Governor.

 

B. Duties. GOPI shall:

 

(1) Develop the State Comprehensive Plan (“State Plan”), as defined in §3-1001 of the State Finance & Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, at the outset of a new gubernatorial administration, which shall:

 

a) Include a statement of goals which serve as broad directives for improving or making more cost-effective State resources and services; and

b) Align State programs and services with the Governor’s priorities.

 

(2) Direct State agencies to develop objectives, strategies, key milestones, and/or performance measures to track the State Plan implementation.

(3) Develop and implement common sense government modernization initiatives as well as improve State operations and service delivery in order to:

 

a) Ensure strategic resource management.

b) Maintain fiscal sustainability.

c) Promote cost optimization strategies to ensure receipt of the highest value for state expenditures; and

d) Elimination duplication and fragmentation.

 

(4) Hold State agencies accountable for delivering results, and maintain a data-driven approach to performance improvement and decision-making by:

 

a) Tracking progress on the State Plan and government-modernization initiatives;

b) Holding regular data-driven reviews with the Governor; Lieutenant Governor; and/or agency leaders;

c) Identifying areas for improvement and/or key actions;

d) Building agency capacity to support a data-driven, action-oriented culture within State government; and

e) Leveraging social science and evidence of best practices to ensure results for Marylanders.

 

(5) Establish a Performance Improvement Council (“PIC”) composed of State agency representatives to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas to enable continuous improvement in the delivery of government services, accountability, and cross-agency collaboration.

 

C. Procedures

 

(1) Each State agency and department of the Executive Branch shall appoint a performance lead to drive performance improvement at their agency, and who shall be primarily responsible for:

 

a) Providing access to the data requested by GOPI to determine progress being made by the agency;

b) Collaborating with GOPI to analyze the collected data; and

c) Following-up on areas of improvement identified by GOPI.

 

(2) On a regular basis, each Secretary or agency head, or their designee, shall meet with GOPI.

(3) The State agencies and departments of the Executive Branch shall build a data-driven, action-oriented culture that is accountable for delivering results.

 

D. All State agencies, departments, and boards and commissions within the Executive Branch are authorized and directed to cooperate with GOPI in implementing the provisions of this Executive Order.

E. This Executive Order shall not be construed to alter existing authorities of any Executive agency or department, except that all Executive agencies and departments are directed to assist the GOPI in carrying out the purposes of this Executive Order.

 

 

GIVEN Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the State of Maryland, in the City of Lusby, Calvert County, this 10th day of January 2025.

 

WES MOORE
Governor

 

ATTEST:

 

SUSAN C. LEE
Secretary of State

[25-02-15]

 

 

 

The Judiciary

SUPREME COURT OF MARYLAND

DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

 

This is to certify that by an Order of this Court dated December 19, 2024, as of December 19, 2024, SUSAN MYRA GELLER KIRWAN’s (CPF# 8312010253) name has been replaced on the register of attorneys permitted to practice law in the Supreme Court of Maryland. Notice of this action is given in accordance with Maryland Rule 19-761(b).

 

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This is to certify that by an Order of this Court dated December19, 2024, STEVEN MARC ASSARAF ‘s (CPF# 9012180020) name has been replaced on the register of attorneys permitted to practice law in the Supreme Court of Maryland. Notice of this action is given in accordance with Maryland Rule 19-761(b).

 

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This is to certify that by an Order of this Court dated December 19, 2024, JAMES MASON LOOTS’s (CPF# 0706150007) name has been placed on disability inactive status by consent and his name has been stricken from the register of attorneys in this Court. Notice of this action is given in accordance with Maryland Rule 19-761(b).

 

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This is to certify that by an Order of this Court dated December 23, 2024, JAMEL R. FRANKLIN’s (CPF# 0112110256) has been disbarred, effective immediately, and his name has been stricken from the register of attorneys in this Court. Notice of this action is given in accordance with Maryland Rule 19-761(b).

 

[25-02-07]

 

 

 

Emergency Action on Regulations

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Emergency Regulations

Under State Government Article, §10-111(b), Annotated Code of Maryland, an agency may petition the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review (AELR), asking that the usual procedures for adopting regulations be set aside because emergency conditions exist. If the Committee approves the request, the regulations are given emergency status. Emergency status means that the regulations become effective immediately, or at a later time specified by the Committee. After the Committee has granted emergency status, the regulations are published in the next available issue of the Maryland Register. The approval of emergency status may be subject to one or more conditions, including a time limit. During the time the emergency status is in effect, the agency may adopt the regulations through the usual promulgation process. If the agency chooses not to adopt the regulations, the emergency status expires when the time limit on the emergency regulations ends. When emergency status expires, the text of the regulations reverts to its original language.


Title 10
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Notice of Emergency Action

[24-222-E]

The Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review has granted emergency status to amendments to:

(1) Regulation .02 under COMAR 10.01.17 Fees for Food Protection, Public Pools, Public Spas, Public Spray Grounds, and Youth Camp Programs; and

(2) Regulations .02 and .21 under COMAR 10.16.06 Certification for Youth Camps.

Emergency status began: January 6, 2025.

Emergency status expires: July 5, 2025.

Estimate of Economic Impact

I. Summary of Economic Impact. In order to review state and national criminal history records checks and determine whether any disqualifying records exist for all individuals required to obtain a check, MDH will need to hire new staff in order to meet the statutory requirement of sending a response to a facility within three business days, MDH staff will need to diligently and rapidly review all information received from DPSCS and the FBI and communicate with the youth camp facilities. In order to offset those costs, MDH is proposing a new fee assessed for each criminal history records check performed for the youth camp facilities. The proposed fee is meant only to cover the cost associated with implementing this program, there will be no gained revenue for MDH.

II. Types of Economic Impact.

Impacted Entity

Revenue (R+/R-)

Expenditure (E+/E-)

Magnitude

A. On issuing agency:

 

 

 (1) Maryland Department of Health

(E+)

$179,960

 (2) Maryland Department of Health

(R+)

$179,960

B. On other State agencies:

NONE

 

C. On local governments:

NONE

 

 

 

 

 

Benefit (+)

Cost (-)

Magnitude

D. On regulated industries or trade groups:

 

 

 Youth Camp Providers 

(-)

$179,960

E. On other industries or trade groups:

NONE

 

F. Direct and indirect effects on public:

NONE

 

 

III. Assumptions. (Identified by Impact Letter and Number from Section II.)

A(1).

a. MDH will require an additional 4 full time equivalents during the peak period for youth camp checks, with an estimated total cost for salaries and fringe benefits for these positions is $241,478.

b. MDH anticipates additional expenditures of $61,490 for software licensing and system maintenance for use of the SalesForce system and $56,952 for computers, cell phones, training, and general supplies for staff that would provide a rapid turnaround of criminal history record check determinations from MDH to the youth camps, allowing MDH to meet the statutorily required 3-day turnaround time for notification, and making it easy for camps to access their information.

c. Since this emergency proposal will be in effect for only 180 days, the operating costs for this period will be $179,960.

A(2). 

a. Approximately 18,000 background checks are processed annually.

b. The cost per background check is $20. 17,996 applications x $20 = $359,920

c. Since this emergency proposal will be in effect for only 180 days, the operating costs for this period will be $179,960.

D(1).

See A(2) Above

Economic Impact on Small Businesses

The emergency action has a meaningful economic impact on small businesses. An analysis of this economic impact follows.

This proposal impacts Day and Residential Youth Camps, many of which are small businesses. The Department estimates that there are approximately 629 Day Camps in the State and 100 Residential Camps in the State. The proposal adds a fee of $20 per record check processed, which will cover the anticipated cost of operating the program. The fees will be paid annually as an accrual rather than at the time of processing as a way to shift the burden on the industry to after the youth camps have received payment from their customers, rather than prior to the time of hiring which is before their season (and income) starts. The Department recognizes that this fee may represent a hardship for some smaller youth camps. Even so, the criminal history record checks are required in statute to protect children, and the Department has no authority to waive the requirement for the record checks.

 

     Editor’s Note:  The text of this document will not be printed here because it appears as a Notice of Proposed/Emergency Action on pages 80—82 of this issue, referenced as [24-222-P]. 

 

LAURA HERRERA SCOTT

Secretary of Health


Final Action on Regulations

 

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Title 09
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Subtitle 03 COMMISSIONER OF FINANCIAL REGULATION

Notice of Final Action

[24-069-F]

On January 6, 2025, the Commissioner of Financial Regulation adopted:

(1) Amendments to Regulations .01 and .04 and new Regulations .09—.13 under COMAR 09.03.02 General Regulations;

(2) Amendments to Regulation .04 under COMAR 09.03.06 Mortgage Lenders; and

(3) Amendments to Regulations .02 and .07 under COMAR 09.03.09 Mortgage Loan Originators.

This action, which was proposed for adoption in 51:14 Md. R. 685—688 (July 12, 2024), has been adopted as proposed.

Effective Date: February 3, 2025.

ANTONIO SALAZAR
Commissioner

 

Subtitle 03 COMMISSIONER OF FINANCIAL REGULATION

Notice of Change to Notice of Final Action

 

[24-070-F]

 

The Notice of Final Action which appeared at 51:23 Md. R. 1036—1037 (November 15, 2024) was incomplete. The corrected, complete notice follows:

   

09.03.15 Shared Appreciation Agreements

Authority: Business Regulation Article, §2-105; Financial Institutions Article, §§2-105.1, 11-203, 11-503, 12-104, and 12-403; Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Final Action

[24-070-F]

On October 30, 2024, the Commissioner of Financial Regulation adopted new Regulations .01 — .05 under a new chapter, COMAR 09.03.15 Shared Appreciation Agreements. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 51:14 Md. R. 688 — 690 (July 12, 2024), has been adopted with the nonsubstantive changes shown below.

Effective Date: November 25, 2024.

Attorney General’s Certification

In accordance with State Government Article, §10-113, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Attorney General certifies that the following changes do not differ substantively from the proposed text. The nature of the changes and the basis for this conclusion are as follows: The Appendix notes that the total charges may be capped by applicable law.

 

NOTE: Appendix A appears at the end of the Final Action on Regulations section of this issue.

 

ANTONIO SALAZAR
Commissioner

 

Title 10
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Subtitle 63 COMMUNITY-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

10.63.07 Outpatient Civil Commitment (OCC) Pilot Program

Authority: Health-General Article, §§7.5-205 and 7.5-205.1, Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Final Action

[23-331-F]

On January 14, 2025, the Secretary of Health adopted amendments to Regulations .02, .03, .05, and .11 under COMAR 10.63.07 Outpatient Civil Commitment (OCC) Pilot Program. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 51:3 Md. R. 173—174 (February 9, 2024), has been adopted as proposed.

Effective Date: February 3, 2025.

LAURA HERRERA SCOTT
 Secretary of Health

 

Title 11
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Subtitle 15 MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION—VEHICLE REGISTRATION

11.15.16 Issuance, Renewal, Display, and Expiration of Registrations

Authority: Transportation Article, §§12-104(b), 13-410, 13-412, and 13-413, Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Final Action

[24-121-F]

On January 15, 2025, the Motor Vehicle Administration adopted amendments to Regulation .05 under COMAR 11.15.16 Issuance, Renewal, Display, and Expiration of Registrations. .This action, which was proposed for adoption in 51:24 Md. R. 1093—1094 (December 2, 2024), has been adopted as proposed.

Effective Date: February 3, 2025.

CHRISTINE NIZER
Administrator

 

Title 12
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

Subtitle 04 POLICE TRAINING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION

12.04.09 Police Accountability Boards and Administrative Charging Committees

Authority: Public Safety Article, §§3-114 and 3-208, Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Final Action

[24-064-F]

On January 8, 2025, the Police Training and Standards Commission adopted amendments to Regulation .02 under COMAR 12.04.09 Police Accountability Boards and Administrative Charging Committees. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 51:13 Md. R. 650 (June 28, 2024), has been adopted as proposed.

Effective Date: February 3, 2025.

COLONEL ROLAND L. BUTLER, JR.
Chair

 

 

Title 27
CRITICAL AREA COMMISSION FOR THE CHESAPEAKE AND ATLANTIC COASTAL BAYS

Subtitle 01 CRITERIA FOR LOCAL CRITICAL AREA PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

Subtitle 02 DEVELOPMENT IN THE CRITICAL AREA RESULTING FROM STATE AND LOCAL AGENCY PROGRAMS

Subtitle 03 PROJECT APPLICATIONS

Notice of Change to Notice of Final Action

[24-107-F]

 

The Notice of Final Action which appeared at 52:1 Md. R. 19—20 (January 10, 2025) was incomplete. The corrected, complete notice follows:

Notice of Final Action

[24-107-F]

On December 18, 2024, the Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays adopted:

(1) Amendments to Regulation .01 under COMAR 27.01.01 General Provisions;

(2) Amendments to Regulations .01, .01-1, .02, .03, .04, .05, .06, .06-1, .06-2, .06-3, .07, and .08 and new Regulations .02-1 and .02-2 under COMAR 27.01.02 Development in the Critical Area;

(3) Amendments to Regulations .02—.04 under COMAR 27.01.03 Water-Dependent Facilities and Activities;

(4) Amendments to Regulations .01 and .02 under COMAR 27.01.05 Forest and Woodland Protection;

(5) Amendments to Regulations .02 and .03 under COMAR 27.01.06 Agriculture;

(6) Amendments to Regulations .02 and .03 under COMAR 27.01.07 Surface Mining in the Critical Area;

(7) Amendments to Regulation .03 under COMAR 27.01.08 Natural Parks;

(8) Amendments to Regulations .01—.01-3, .01-6, .01-7, and .02—.05 under COMAR 27.01.09 Habitat Protection Areas in the Critical Area;

(9) Amendments to Regulation .01 and new Regulation .02 under COMAR 27.01.10 Directives for Local Program Development;

(10) Amendments to Regulations .04—.06 under COMAR 27.01.11 Directives for Updating Critical Area Maps;

(11) Amendments to Regulations .06 and .07 under COMAR 27.01.12 Variances;

(12) Amendments to Regulations .03, .05, and .06 under COMAR 27.01.14 Renewable Energy Generating Systems;     

(13) Amendments to Regulation .01 under COMAR 27.02.01 General Provisions;

(14) Amendments to Regulations .01 and .02 under COMAR 27.02.02 State and Local Agency Actions Resulting in Minor Development on Private Lands or Lands Owned by Local Jurisdictions

(15) New Regulation .01 and the amendment and recodification of existing Regulation .01 to be Regulation .02 under COMAR 27.02.03 General Approval of State and Local Agency Programs Which Result in Minor Development on Private Lands or Lands Owned by Local Jurisdictions

(16) Amendments to Regulations .01 and .02 under COMAR 27.02.04 State or Local Agency Actions Resulting in Major Development on Private Lands or Lands Owned by Local Jurisdictions;

(17) Amendments to Regulations .01, .03—.03-2, .04-1, .04-2, .06, .07, .08-2, .08-3, .09—.13, and .15—.15-3 under COMAR 27.02.05 State Agency Actions Resulting in Development on State-Owned Lands;

(18) Amendments to Regulation .01 under COMAR 27.02.06 Conditional Approval of State or Local Agency Programs in the Critical Area;

(19) Amendments to Regulations .01—.04 under COMAR 27.02.07 Commission Review, Decision Process, and Time Frames;

(20) Amendments to Regulations .01 and .02 under COMAR 27.02.08 Appeals;

(21) Amendments to Regulations .01—.04 and the repeal of existing Regulation .05 under COMAR 27.03.01 Notification of Project Applications.

 

This action, which was proposed for adoption in 51:22 Md. R. 996—1021 (November 1, 2024), has been adopted with the nonsubstantive changes shown below.

Effective Date: January 20, 2025.

Attorney General’s Certification

In accordance with State Government Article, §10-113, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Attorney General certifies that the following changes do not differ substantively from the proposed text. The nature of the changes and the basis for this conclusion are as follows: The changes could have been reasonably anticipated by interested parties, do not substantially change the intended benefits of the regulations, and do not increase the burdens of the regulations as proposed. The specific changes are as follows:

 

COMAR 27.01.01.01B (9-1): This change clarifies the scope of the definition.

COMAR 27.01.01.01B(67-2): This change clarifies a typographical error.

COMAR 27.01.09.04C(2)(b)(v) and (vi): These changes clarify typographical errors.

COMAR 27.01.12.06A: This change clarifies a typographical error.

COMAR 27.02.01.01B(1): This change clarifies a typographical error.

COMAR 27.02.01.01B(10): This change clarifies a typographical error.

COMAR 27.02.01.01B(54): This change clarifies a typographical error.

COMAR 27.02.07.04C: This change clarifies corrects a grammar issue.

COMAR 27.02.08.02A: This change clarifies a citation.

 

27.01.01 General Provisions

Authority: Natural Resources Article, §§8-1806, 8-1808(c), 8-1808.4(a), 8-1808.5(a), and 8-1811, Annotated Code of Maryland

 

.01 Definitions.

A. (proposed text unchanged)

B. Terms Defined.

(1)—(9) (proposed text unchanged)

(9-1) Clearing.

(a) “Clearing” means an activity that removes [[trees and]] a tree, forest, developed woodland, or vegetative cover from the land.

(b) “Clearing” [[may include]] includes removing trees and leaving stumps[[, only if leaving stumps is authorized under an approved timber harvest plan]].

(10)(67-1) (proposed text unchanged)

(67-2) Subdivision.

(a) (proposed text unchanged)

(b) “Subdivision” includes division of a parcel under Natural Resources Article, [[§8-108.2]] §8-1808.2, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the creation of a condominium regime under Real Property Article, Title 11, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(68)—(79) (text unchanged)

 

27.01.09 Habitat Protection Areas in the Critical Area

Authority: Natural Resources Article, §§8-1806, 8-1808(c), 8-1808.4(a), and 8-1811, Annotated Code of Maryland ​

 

.04 Plant Habitat and Wildlife Habitat.

A.—B. (proposed text unchanged)

C. Criteria. In developing and updating its Critical Area program, a local jurisdiction shall use all of the following criteria:

(1) (proposed text unchanged)

(2) Ensure that each wildlife and plant habitat protection program consists of:

(a) (proposed text unchanged)

(b) Programs to conserve or protect the wildlife and plant habitats identified in §C(2)(a) of this regulation that include:

(i)—(iv) (proposed text unchanged)

(v) When development or cutting or clearing of trees occurs in a forest, a requirement that, to the extent practicable, corridors of existing forest or woodland vegetation be maintained to provide effective connections among wildlife habitats;

(vi) The protection of wildlife and plant habitats considered to be locally significant habitats [[habitats]]; and

(vii) (proposed text unchanged)

(c) (proposed text unchanged)

 

27.01.12 Variances

Authority: Natural Resources Article, §§8-1806 and 8-1808, Annotated Code of Maryland

 

.06 After-the-Fact Variance Procedures.

A. A local jurisdiction may not accept an application for a variance to legalize a violation of this subtitle, including an unpermitted or otherwise [[authorized]] unauthorized structure or other development activity, until the local jurisdiction:

(1)—(2) (proposed text unchanged)

B.—C. (proposed text unchanged)

 

27.02.01 General Provisions

Authority: Natural Resources Article, §§8-701, 8-1806, 8-1808(c), 8-1808.4(a), and 8-1814, Annotated Code of Maryland

 

.01 Definitions.

A. (proposed text unchanged)

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Afforestation” has the meaning [[state]] stated in Natural Resources Article, §5-1601(b), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(1-1)—(9) (proposed text unchanged)

(10) [[ [ ]]"Commercial harvesting" [[means a commercial operation that would alter the existing composition or profile, or both, of a forest, including all commercial cutting operations done by companies and private individuals for economic gain] has the meaning stated in COMAR 27.01.01.01.

(11)—(53) (proposed text unchanged)

(54) "Steep slope” has the meaning stated in COMAR 27.01.01.01.

(55)—(65) (proposed text unchanged)

 

27.02.07 Commission Review, Decision Process, and Time Frames

Authority: Natural Resources Article, §8-1814, Annotated Code of Maryland

 

.04 Time Frame for Commission Review.

A.—B. (proposed text unchanged)

C. Certain development projects of substantial complexity and potential adverse impact on the Critical Area may require additional time for review than is provided for in §B of this regulation. In these cases, the Commission shall notify the sponsoring agency within 15 days of receipt of the development proposal of the expected time frame needed to review the proposal. The additional time afforded to the Commission for review may not exceed 60 days beyond that provided in §B of this regulation, unless expressly agreed to by the proposing agency.

D. (proposed text unchanged)

 

27.02.08 Appeals

Authority: Natural Resources Article, §8-1814, Annotated Code of Maryland

 

.02 Appeals from Commission Disapproval of Proposed Development.

A. In accordance with COMAR [[27.02.03.01F]] 27.02.03.02F, 27.02.04.02E, and 27.02.05.02G, a State or local agency whose proposal for development has been disapproved by the Commission may appeal the disapproval to the full Commission for reconsideration, within 30 days of receipt of the Commission's decision.

B.—C. (proposed text unchanged)

 

ERIK FISHER
Chair

Title 34
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING

Subtitle 04 HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS

34.04.04 Historical and Cultural Museum Assistance Program

Authority: State Finance and Procurement Article §§5A-349 through 5A-359, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Notice of Final Action

[24-086-F]

On January 8, 2025, the Department of Planning adopted  amendments to Regulation .04 under COMAR 34.04.04 Historical and Cultural Museum Assistance Program. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 51:22 Md. R. 1025 (November 1, 2024), has been adopted as proposed.

Effective Date: February 3, 2025.

REBECCA L. FLORA
Secretary of Planning

 

APPENDIX A

MARYLAND DISCLOSURE

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR SHARED APPRECIATION OR SHARED EQUITY TRANSACTION

The following information pertains to your shared appreciation or shared equity transaction and the amount you will pay at termination of your contract (this may be referred to in your agreement as settlement), which, if your contract is terminated when you sell your home, may include some or all of the sale proceeds. The terms of this transaction are different from those of a traditional mortgage loan. Please review this disclosure, as well as your contract, thoroughly. If you do not understand any of the terms, you should speak with a financial professional of your choosing.

Note that the terminology used in your contract or in other disclosure documents may differ from the terminology used in this disclosure.

Homeowner Name: [Homeowner Name]

Property Address: [Address]

Disclosure Version: Estimate, subject to change Final, not subject to change

Lender [Lender Name] (may also be known in your contract as Investor, Originator or Purchaser)

Current Estimated Fair Market Value: [dollar amount] (your home’s current estimated value)

Current Estimated Fair Market Value Determined By: Appraisal BPO AVM Stated in Application

The method selected above is used to estimate the current fair market value of your property. The estimated fair market value may not represent the actual value of the property and may be lower than the actual price you would receive if your property were sold today. This may result in a higher Final Payment Amount.

Transaction Amount: [dollar amount] (equals the initial investment, advance, purchase, or loan amount including any closing costs or charges)

Cash To You: [dollar amount] (equals Transaction Amount less all fees or charges payable by you at closing including costs payable to third parties but gross of any amounts being paid to creditors on your behalf)

Term: [years/months] (maximum period before contract termination, subject to contractual conditions)

 

Agreement Type:

  Shares Home Value

  Shares Change In Home Value

  Other [describe]

  Homeowner Cost Is Capped (see details below)

 

  `Homeowner Cost Is Not Capped

 

Share Percentage: [x.xx%] equals the percentage of  your home’s Final Value  your home’s change in value from the Starting Value to the Final Value to which the lender will be entitled at termination of your agreement, subject to any limitations in your agreement. If Share Percentage can vary over the term, describe here:


(If Agreement Type is “Shares Home Value” use the content in Option A)

(If Agreement Type is “Shares Change In Home Value” use the content in Option B)

(OPTION A)

Transaction Percentage: [x.xx%] (Transaction Amount expressed as a percentage of Current Estimated Fair Market Value)

Final Payment Calculations:

Your agreement will typically terminate when you decide to sell your home or, at your option, terminate the contract without a sale (this may be referred to as buying out or buying back the contract), subject to the maximum Term of [years/months]. Your specific termination conditions are specified in your agreement. At termination of the contract a Final Payment will be made out of sales proceeds or separately if you choose, calculated as follows:

Final Value is the value of your home at the time of termination.

Final Value Determined By: Appraisal BPO AVM Other:                                                        

Final Payment Amount: Final Payment Amount will equal the Share Percentage of the Final Value [and, if applicable, disclose any other amounts owed under the agreement]. For example, if the Share Percentage is 15% and the Final Value is $200,000, the Final Payment Amount will total $30,000 [and, if applicable, add any other amounts owed under the agreement].

IF THE SHARE PERCENTAGE IS GREATER THAN THE TRANSACTION PERCENTAGE, THE FINAL PAYMENT MAY EXCEED THE TRANSACTION AMOUNT EVEN

IF THE ENDING VALUE IS LESS THAN THE CURRENT ESTIMATED VALUE. (If applicable) Your Final Payment will exceed the Transaction Amount if the Ending Value exceeds [dollar amount].

(Choose the applicable statement regarding maximum amount of repayment)

YOUR CONTRACT DOES NOT LIMIT THE MAXIMUM FINAL PAYMENT; THE FINAL PAYMENT IS LIMITED ONLY BY APPLICABLE LAW.

-OR--

Your contract limits the maximum Final Payment, as follows: [describe]

(If there are any special provisions which apply to the calculation mechanics, such as floors or lockout periods, insert here)

[Description of special provisions which apply to the calculation mechanics, such as floors or lockout periods]

Interest Charged:

(Choose one as applicable)

You will share a portion of your home’s value but no interest will be charged on the Transaction Amount and there will be no monthly payments due.

--OR—

In addition to sharing a portion of your home’s value, you will pay interest at a [rate of X.XXX% per year] [variable rate calculated as follows [description of calculation including index, margin, any minimum/cap, etc.]]. Interest will be [paid monthly] [accrued and paid at settlement].

Tax Implications:

This transaction may result in tax implications. It is recommended that you consult with a qualified tax professional.

Final Payment Examples:

The following tables contain examples of amounts that may be required to satisfy your obligation at termination of the agreement depending upon the value of your property at termination. The actual change in the value of your home and your actual final payment could be greater than shown in these examples. If your agreement requires monthly payments, examples assume that all payments are made in accordance with the terms of the contract. THESE ARE EXAMPLES ONLY; YOUR ACTUAL FINAL PAYMENT AMOUNT COULD BE HIGHER OR LOWER THAN SHOWN HERE.

 

5 Year Scenarios

Change In Home Value Over 5 Years

Final Value

Share Percentage

(A) Share Based Repayment Amount (Share Percentage of Final Value plus any additional amounts owed under agreement including any accrued

interest

(B) Capped Final Payment (calculated in accordance with any limitation contained in your agreement or in applicable law)

Actual Final Payment (lesser of A and B)

Annualized Cost (For comparison to an APR)

10% Total Depreciation

 

 

 

 

 

 

No Change In Value

 

 

 

 

 

3.5% Annual Appreciation

 

 

 

 

 

5.5% Annual Appreciation

 

 

 

 

 

X.X% Annual Change In

Value (actual annual change in value in state over prior 5 years*

 

 

 

 

 

*Based on the All-Transactions House Price Index as published by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis https://fred.stlouisfed.org/categories/32261?t=&et=&ptic=726&ob=t&od=&tg=&tt=

REPEAT TABLE FOR 10 YEAR, 15 YEAR AND 30 YEAR SCENARIOS (IF APPLICABLE BASED ON TERM LENGTH), AS WELL AS THE CONTRACTUAL MAXIMUM TERM LENGTH IF IT IS NONE OF THE PRECEDING TERMS.

(OPTION B)

Final Payment Calculations:

Your agreement will typically terminate when you decide to sell your home or, at your option, terminate the contract without a sale (this may be referred to as buying out or buying back the contract), subject to the maximum Term of [years/months]. Your specific termination conditions are specified in your agreement. At the end of the contract a Final Payment will be made out of sales proceeds or separately if you choose, calculated as follows:

(Include one of the following two paragraphs as applicable)

Starting Value: Your home’s Current Estimated Fair Market Value of [dollar amount] will be used as the Starting Value when calculating your home’s

change in value.

--OR—

Starting Value: A [xx.xx%] discount is being applied to your home’s Current Estimated Fair Market Value so a discounted value of [dollar amount] will be

used as the Starting Value when calculating your home’s change in value.

Final Value is the value of your home at the time of termination.

Final Value Determined By: Appraisal BPO AVM Other:                                                        

Change in Value: Change In Value equals Ending Value minus Starting Value.

Final Payment: Final Payment will equal the Transaction Amount of [dollar amount] plus (or minus, if negative) the Share Percentage of the Change In Value.

(If starting value is determined by discounting Current Estimated Value, include the following paragraph)

BECAUSE THE STARTING VALUE IS LESS THAN THE CURRENT ESTIMATED VALUE OF YOUR HOME TODAY, YOUR FINAL PAYMENT CALCULATION MAY SHOW APPRECIATION EVEN IF THE ENDING VALUE IS LESS THAN THE CURRENT ESTIMATED FAIR MARKET VALUE. Your settlement calculation will show

appreciation if the Ending Value exceeds [Starting Value dollar amount].

(Choose the applicable statement regarding maximum amount of repayment)YOUR CONTRACT DOES NOT LIMIT THE MAXIMUM FINAL PAYMENT; THE FINAL PAYMENT IS LIMITED ONLY BY APPLICABLE LAW.

-OR--

Your contract limits the maximum Final Payment, as follows: [describe]

(If there are any special provisions which apply to the calculation mechanics, such as floors or lockout periods, insert here)

[Description of special provisions which apply to the calculation mechanics, such as floors or lockout periods]

Interest Charged: (choose one as applicable)

You will share a portion of your home’s change in value but no interest will be charged on the Transaction Amount and there will be no monthly payments due.

--OR—

In addition to sharing a portion of your home’s change in value, you will pay interest at a [rate of X.XXX% per year] [variable rate calculated as follows [description of calculation including index, margin, any minimum/cap, etc.]]. Interest will be [paid monthly] [accrued and paid at settlement].

Tax Implications:

This transaction may result in tax implications. It is recommended that you consult with a qualified tax professional.

Final Payment Examples:

The following tables contain examples of amounts that may be required to satisfy your obligation at termination of the agreement depending upon the change in value to your property. If your agreement requires monthly payments, examples assume that all payments are made in accordance with the terms of the contract. THESE ARE EXAMPLES ONLY; YOUR ACTUAL FINAL PAYMENT AMOUNT COULD BE HIGHER OR LOWER THAN SHOWN HERE.


 

5 Year Scenarios

Change In Home Value

Ending

Change In

Share

(A) Share

(B) Transaction

(C) Share

(D) Capped

Actual Final

Annualized

Over 5 Years

Value

Value (Ending

Percentage

Percentage Of

Amount

Based

Final

Payment

Cost (For

 

 

Value minus

 

Change In Value

 

Repayment

Payment

(lesser of C

Comparison

 

 

Starting Value)

 

(plus any

 

Amount

(calculated

and D)

to an APR)

 

 

 

 

additional

 

(A + B)

in

 

 

 

 

 

 

amounts owed

 

 

accordance

 

 

 

 

 

 

under agreement

 

 

with any

 

 

 

 

 

 

including any

 

 

limitation

 

 

 

 

 

 

accrued interest)

 

 

contained in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

your

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

applicable

law)

 

 

10% Total Depreciation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No Change In Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.5% Annual Appreciation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.5% Annual

Appreciation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X.X% Annual Change In Value (actual annual change in value in state

over prior 5 years*)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Based on the All-Transactions House Price Index as published by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis https://fred.stlouisfed.org/categories/32261?t=&et=&ptic=726&ob=t&od=&tg=&tt=

REPEAT TABLE FOR 10 YEAR, 15 YEAR AND 30 YEAR SCENARIOS (IF APPLICABLE BASED ON TERM LENGTH), AS WELL AS THE CONTRACTUAL MAXIMUM TERM LENGTH IF IT IS NONE OF THE PRECEDING TERMS.

 

Proposed Action on Regulations

 

Title 07
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Subtitle 05 SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONPRIVATE CHILD PLACEMENT AGENCIES

07.05.01 License for Private Child Placement Agencies

Authority: Family Law Article, §§5-3A-01-25 5-501-5-503, 5-506-521, 5-551; Human Services Article, §§ 1-201, 4-205, Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Proposed Action

[24-228-P]

The Department of Human Services proposes to amend Regulations .02—.17 and .21—23, and repeal existing Regulations .18—.20 and adopt new Regulations .18—.20 under COMAR 07.05.01 License for Private Child Placement Agencie