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Issue Date: January 24, 2025 Volume 52 Issue 2 Pages 47 132
Governor Judiciary Division of State Documents Regulations Errata Special Documents General Notices
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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
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10 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Fees
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Camp Programs
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11 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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DIVISION
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December 2025†
Issue |
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 |
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March 12 |
April 4 |
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March 24 |
March 26 |
April 18 |
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May 2 |
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May 5 |
May 7 |
May 30 |
May 12 |
May 19 |
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September 24 |
October 17 |
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October 6 |
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October 22 |
November 14 |
October 27 |
November 3 |
November 5 |
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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Adopted, Amended, or Repealed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previously printed in the Maryland Register lists the regulations, by COMAR title, that have been adopted, amended, or repealed in the Maryland Register since the regulations were originally published or last supplemented in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).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
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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
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
(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]
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).
* * * * * * * * * *
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).
* * * * * * * * * *
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).
* * * * * * * * * *
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
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at the time of proposed action.
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action.
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underline, roman indicates existing text added at the time of final action.
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brackets]] indicate text deleted at the time of final action.
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
.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
.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)
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)
.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)
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
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) |
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`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)
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 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)
-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]
(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].
This transaction may result in tax implications. It is recommended that you consult
with a qualified tax professional.
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.
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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) |
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to an APR) |
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(OPTION B)
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)
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].
This transaction may result
in tax implications. It is recommended that you consult
with a qualified tax professional.
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.
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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 ADMINISTRATION—PRIVATE 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