Maryland Register

Issue Date: March 7, 2025

Volume 52 • Issue 5 • Pages 227 — 255

IN THIS ISSUE

General Assembly

Judiciary

Regulations

Errata

Special Documents

General Notices

Pursuant to State Government Article, §7-206, Annotated Code of Maryland, this issue contains all previously unpublished documents required to be published, and filed on or before February 14, 2025 5 p.m.

Pursuant to State Government Article, §7-206, Annotated Code of Maryland, I hereby certify that this issue contains all documents required to be codified as of February 14, 2025.

Gail S. Klakring
Administrator, Division of State Documents
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 ................................................................ 230

COMAR Research Aids

Table of Pending Proposals ....................................................... 231

Index of COMAR Titles Affected in This Issue

COMAR Title Number and Name Page

05 Department of Housing and Community
Development .............................................................. 236

08 Department of Natural Resources ................................... 236

10 Maryland Department of Health ............................. 237, 242

11 Department of Transportation ......................................... 237

13A State Board of Education ....................................... 238, 241

14 Independent Agencies ................................................... 238

15 Maryland Department of Agriculture ............................. 238

20 Public Service Commission ........................................... 246

21 State Procurement Regulations ...................................... 239

31 Maryland Insurance Administration ............................... 248

32 Maryland Department of Aging ..................................... 239

33 State Board of Elections ................................................ 249

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SUPREME COURT OF MARYLAND

DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS . 235

Final Action on Regulations

05 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

REVITALIZATION PROGRAMS

Catalytic Revitalization Project Tax Credit 236

08 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

FISHERIES SERVICE

Blue Crabs . 236

Horseshoe Crabs . 236

Shellfish Aquaculture and Leasing . 236

Gear 237

BOATING—SPEED LIMITS AND OPERATION OF VESSELS

Ocean City—Back Bay Areas . 237

Severn River Vessel Management Area . 237

10 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

BOARD OF PHYSICIANS

Hearings Before the Board of Physicians 237

11 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION—FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Reporting Requirements for Lapse or Termination of Required Security 237

13A STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

FAMILY CHILD CARE

Management and Administration; 238

Program Requirements; 238

CHILD CARE CENTERS

Management and Administration; 238

Program Requirements . 238

CHILD CARE—LETTERS OF COMPLIANCE

Management and Administration . 238

Program Requirements . 238

LARGE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES

Management and Administration . 238

Program Requirements . 238

14 INDEPENDENT AGENCIES

MARYLAND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentive Program 238

15 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION

Agricultural Operation Nutrient Management Plan Requirements 238

Food Processing Residuals Utilization Program .. 238

21 STATE PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS

ADMINISTRATIVE AND CIVIL REMEDIES

Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals—Procedures For Appealing Contract Disputes 239

Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals—Procedures For Appealing Protests 239

32 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGING

PROVIDER REGULATIONS

Certificate of Registration for Continuing Care Facilities and Providers 239

Certificate of Registration for Continuing Care at Home Providers 239

Withdrawal of Regulations

13A STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

CHILD CARE CENTERS

Child Supervision . 240

Safety . 240

CHILD CARE—LETTERS OF COMPLIANCE

Safety . 240

Proposed Action on Regulations

10 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS

Physicians' Services . 241

Family Planning Program Eligibility . 242

Medical Assistance Eligibility . 242

School-Based Health Centers (SBHC) 243

BOARD OF NURSING

Examination and Licensure . 244

BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS

Regulations Governing Licensure . 245

20 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

COMPETITIVE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

Residential Customer Protection . 246

COMPETITIVE GAS SUPPLY

Residential Customer Protection . 247

RENEWABLE ENERGY PORTFOLIO STANDARD PROGRAM

General 248

Consumer Protection, Reporting, and Enforcement 248

31 MARYLAND INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION

INSURERS

Title Insurers . 248

33 STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS

ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC FINANCING ACT

Eligibility Requirements and Procedures . 249

Errata

COMAR 20.62 . 250

Special Documents

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION

Commission Meeting Notice . 251

MARYLAND HEALTH CARE COMMISSION

SCHEDULE FOR CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE REVIEWS 252

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES . 252

2025 Commercial Black Sea Bass Quota . 252

2025 Recreational Cobia Fishery . 252

2025 Recreational Black Sea Bass Fishery . 252

2025 Recreational Bluefish Fishery . 253

2025 Commercial Atlantic Menhaden Quota and
Season . 253

2025 Recreational Scup Fishery . 253

2025 Commercial Black Sea Bass Quota . 254

General Notices

ISSUANCE OF ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSES TO TOBACCONIST 255

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Public Meeting . 255

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Public Meeting . 255

MARYLAND STATE LOTTERY AND GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION

Public Meeting . 255

MARYLAND COLLEGE COLLABORATION FOR STUDENT VETERANS COMMISSION

Public Meeting . 255

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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.
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.

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

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

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)

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

Subtitle 09 (2nd volume)

10.09.02 .07 • 52:5 Md. R. 241 (3-7-25) (ibr)

10.09.03.04 — .05 • 51:25 Md. R. 1148 (12-13-24)

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

10.09.11.11 • 52:3 Md. R. 162 (2-7-25)

10.09.12.01,.04—.06 • 52:3 Md. R. 164 (2-7-25)

10.09.24.02,.07,.12 • 52:3 Md. R. 162 (2-7-25)

10.09.24 .03-1 • 52:5 Md. R. 242 (3-7-25)

10.09.37 .03 • 52:5 Md. R. 242 (3-7-25)

10.09.43.10,.13 • 52:3 Md. R. 164 (2-7-25)

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)

10.09.66. 01—.11• 52:3 Md. R. 166 (2-07-25)

10.09.76 .04,.05 • 52:5 Md. R. 243 (3-7-25)

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)

10.25.07.02,.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)

10.27.01 .02 • 52:5 Md. R. 244 (3-7-25)

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)

10.42.06.02,.05 • 52:3 Md. R. 168 (2-7-25)

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)

10.67.01.01 • 52:3 Md. R. 166 (2-7-25)

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)

10.67.06.13 • 52:3 Md. R. 166 (2-7-25)

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

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

11.12.01.14 • 52:3 Md. R. 169 (2-7-25)

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

13A STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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

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

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

14 INDEPENDENT AGENCIES

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

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

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)

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

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

15 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

15.01.21. .01—.10 • 52:3 Md. R. 170 (2-7-25)

20 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

20.53.07 .07,.15 • 52:5 Md. R. 246 (3-7-25)

20.59.07 .07 • 52:5 Md. R. 247 (3-7-25)

20.61.01.07 • 52:5 Md. R. 247 (3-7-25)

20.61.04.01,.02 • 52:5 Md. R. 247 (3-7-25)

25 OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER

25.03.04.01—.06, .09 • 52:4 Md. R. 222 (2-21-25)

25.03.04.01—.03 • 52:4 Md. R. 222 (2-21-25)

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)

29 MARYLAND STATE POLICE

29.06.01. .02, .05—.09, .14 • 52:3 Md. R. 172(2-7-25)(ibr)

31 MARYLAND INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION

31.04.22.03,.08 • 52:5 Md. R. 248 (3-7-25)

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)

33.14.02 .14 • 52:5 Md. R. 249 (3-7-25)

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 General Assembly

For additional up-to-date information concerning bills introduced in the General Assembly, log on to http://mlis.state.md.us and click on Bill Information and Status. You may then enter a specific bill number for information about that bill. You may also click on Senate Synopsis or House Synopsis for the most recent synopsis list for each house, or click on Synopsis Index for a listing of all bill synopses since the beginning of the legislative session.

SYNOPSIS NO. 3

House Bills

HB1485 Del Simmons. Department of General Services - Maryland Capitol Police - Jurisdiction.

HB1486 Del Allen. Motor Vehicles - Accidents - Required Testing for Impaired Driving (Mateo's Law).

HB1487 Del Mangione. General Assembly - Fiscal Notes - Family Impact Statement.

HB1488 Dels Rosenberg and Ruff. Baltimore City – Alcoholic Beverages – License Extension.

HB1489 Del Martinez, et al. Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity.

HB1490 Del Mangione. Judges - Mandatory Retirement Age.

HB1491 Del Harrison. Employment - Wages - Deductions for Public Employees.

HB1492 Del Solomon. Growing Family Child Care Opportunities Program - Funding.

HB1493 Del Kaufman. Health Occupations - Prescriptions for Children Subject to Shared Custody or Visitation Schedules.

HB1494 Howard County Delegation. Howard County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class MT (Movie Theater) License.

HB1495 Del Guzzone, et al. Health Insurance - Screening for Ovarian Cancer - Required Coverage and Prohibited Cost Sharing.

HB1496 Del Terrasa, et al. Building Code - Construction and Significant Renovation of Housing Units - Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces.

HB1497 Del Conaway. Criminal Law - Crimes Against Property - Right to Defend Property.

HB1498 Del Conaway. Baltimore City - Water and Sewer Service Charge Increase - Audit.

HB1499 Del S. Johnson. State Procurement - Construction and Services - Contract Modification.

HB1500 Del Kerr. Commercial Driver's Licenses - Out-of-State Residents - School Buses or Passenger Vehicles.

HB1501 Del Wells (BCA). Baltimore City - Assault of Special Enforcement Officers - Penalties.

HB1502 Del Wells (BCA). Baltimore City - AIDS Prevention Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Pilot Program - Revisions.

HB1503 Chr APP (Dept). State Personnel - Paid Family and Medical Leave.

HB1504 Del Ruff. Juvenile Law - Child in Need of Supervision - Mandatory Petition (NyKayla Strawder Memorial Act).

HB1505 Del Alston. Child Custody - Rebuttable Presumption of Joint Custody.

HB1506 Del Taylor. Municipalities - Enforcement of Ordinances and Resolutions.

HB1507 Del Toles. Maryland Tort Claims Act - Employees of an Office of a Sheriff.

HB1508 Del Wells (BCA). Baltimore City - Sales Tax - Authorization.

HB1509 Del Harris. Collective Bargaining - Local Government Employees and Public Employee Relations Act.

HB1510 Del Pippy, et al. Medical Records - Notice of Destruction - Method.

HB1511 Del Ruth, et al. Natural Resources - Wildlife Damage Prevention and Reimbursement Fund - Establishment.

HB1512 Del Ebersole. County Boards of Education - Reappointment of Incumbent County Superintendent - Authorization.

HB1513 Del Ebersole, et al. Public Schools - School Security Personnel - Prohibition of Immigration Investigation and Enforcement Functions.

HB1514 Del Rogers. Security Guard Employers - Regulation and Certification - Exemption for Video Lottery Operator and Sports Wagering Facility Licensees.

HB1515 Del Cullison. Certificate of Need - Intermediate Health Care Facilities - Exemptions.

HB1516 Del Queen. Financial Institutions - Consumer Credit - Application of Licensing Requirements (Maryland Secondary Market Stability Act of 2025).

HB1517 Del Schindler. Higher Education - Nonresident Tuition - Exemption for Dependents of State or Local Public Safety Employees (Maryland Fallen Heroes Tuition Benefits Act).

HB1518 Del Addison. Criminal Law - Minor's Access to Firearms - Penalty.

HB1519 Del Chang. Prior Authorizations of State Debt - Alterations.

HB1520 Del Stein. Baltimore County and Baltimore City - Vehicle Laws - Lighting on Privately Owned Vehicles.

HB1521 Del Woods, et al. State Board of Social Work Examiners - Membership and Examination Requirements.

HB1522 Del Woods, et al. Higher Education - Religious Educational Institutions - Certificate of Approval.

HB1523 Chr Howard County Delegation. Howard County - Room Rental Tax - Maximum Rate and Distribution Ho. Co. 18-25.

HB1524 Wicomico County Delegation. Wicomico County Board of Education - Election of Members, Student Member, and Compensation.

HB1525 Dels Harrison and Toles. Municipalities - Annexation - Limitations.

Senate Bills

SB0994 Sen Salling. Firearms - Right to Purchase, Own, Possess, and Carry.

SB0995 Frederick County Senators. Frederick County - County Employees and Volunteers - Criminal History Records Check.

SB0996 Sen McKay. Election Law - Approval Voting - Authorization for County Elections.

SB0997 Sen A. Washington. Prince George's County - Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters - Mandated Appropriation.

SB0998 Sen M. Washington, et al. Natural Gas - Strategic Infrastructure Development and Enhancement (Ratepayer Protection Act).

SB0999 Sen M. Washington. Baltimore County - Alcoholic Beverages - Distance From Place of Worship Restriction - Exception.

SB1000 Sen Hettleman. Gaming - Sports Wagering Facilities - Request for Relocation.

SB1001 Sen Mautz. Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Protecting the Admissibility of Creative Expression (PACE Act).

SB1002 Sen Beidle. Security Guard Employers - Regulation and Certification - Exemption for Video Lottery Operator and Sports Wagering Facility Licensees.

SB1003 Sen Benson. Public Schools - Commemorative Day - Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.

SB1004 Sen Benson. Family Law - Grandparent Visitation.

SB1005 Sen Benson. Federally Qualified Health Centers Grant Program - Acquisition of Land.

SB1006 Sen Kagan. Commissioned Public Art - Artist Rights.

SB1007 Sen Smith. Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance - Intercepted Communications - Admissibility of Evidence.

SB1008 Sen Hayes. Economic Development - Small Business Guaranty Fund - Alterations.

SB1009 Sen Muse. Criminal Law - Drug Paraphernalia - Prohibitions and Penalties.

SB1010 Sen Muse. Crime of Violence - Medical Facilities and Places of Worship - Penalty (Sacred Places Safety Act).

SB1011 Sen Attar. Real Property - Insufficient Condominium Reserve Account Grant Fund - Establishment.

SB1012 Sen Attar. Maryland Transit Administration - Baltimore East-West Corridor - Property Acquisition.

SB1013 Sen Attar. Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - License Extension.

SB1014 Sen Watson. Election Law - Party and Elected Public Offices - Prohibition.

SB1015 Sen Jennings. Harford County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class AF (Athletic Field) License.

SB1016 Sen Ellis. University of Maryland Eastern Shore - Land-Grant Institution - Funding (Land-Grant Equity and Accountability Act).

SB1017 Sen Mautz. Sales and Use Tax - Precious Metal Bullion or Coins - Exemption.

SB1018 Sen Kramer. Transportation Network Companies - Itemized Receipts and Operator Data Reporting.

SB1019 Howard County Senators. Howard County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class MT (Movie Theater) License.

SB1020 Sen Hershey. Environment - Advanced Clean Cars II Program - Application and Enforcement.

SB1021 Sens C. Jackson and Muse. Business Regulation - Cemeteries - Requirements for Sale or Transfer or Government Acquisition.

SB1022 Sen C. Jackson. Community Solar Energy Generating Systems - Subscription Eligibility.

SB1023 Sen C. Jackson. Employment Discrimination - Fire and Rescue Public Safety Employees - Use of Medical Cannabis.

SB1024 Sen Corderman. Higher Education - Nonresident Tuition - Exemption for Dependents of State or Local Public Safety Employees (Maryland Fallen Heroes Tuition Benefits Act).

SB1025 Sen Mautz. Commercial Law - Voice and Visual Likeness - Digital Replication Rights (Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act - NO FAKES Act).

SB1026 Sen Beidle. Financial Institutions - Consumer Credit - Application of Licensing Requirements (Maryland Secondary Market Stability Act of 2025).

SB1027 Sen Lewis Young. Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration Waiver Advisory Council - Establishment.

SB1028 Sen Gile. Natural Resources - Vessels - Carbon Monoxide Warning Labels.

SB1029 Sen Attar, et al. Estates and Trusts - Interpretation of Wills - Extrinsic Evidence of Intent (Granny's Law).

SB1030 Sens Attar and Hettleman. Baltimore County and Baltimore City - Vehicle Laws - Lighting on Privately Owned Vehicles.

SB1031 Sen Attar. Criminal Law - Child's Access to Firearms - Penalty (Ny'Kala Strawder Act).

SB1032 Wicomico County Senators. Wicomico County Board of Education - Election of Members, Student Member, and Compensation.

SB1033 Sen Benson. Gaming - Online Sports Wagering - Repeal.

SB1034 Sen Ready, et al. State Budget - Budget Bill - Executive and Legislative Powers.

SB1035 Sen A. Washington. Electric and Gas Service - Termination - Third-Party Notification.

SB1036 Sen Guzzone. Howard County – Alcoholic Beverages – Class D Licenses – Delivery Ho. Co. 21–25.

The Judiciary

SUPREME COURT OF MARYLAND

DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

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This is to certify that by an Order of this Court dated February 21, 2025 PAUL GERARD WERSANT (CPF# 0012130380), as of February 21, 2025, Paul Gerard Wersant has been immediately suspended, 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).

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This is to certify that by an Order of this Court dated February 21, 2025, BARRON LEGRANT STROUD, JR. (CPF# 9112190205), as of February 21, 2025, Barron LeGrant Stroud, Jr. has been immediately suspended, 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).

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This is to certify that by an Order of this Court dated February 21, 2025, MATTHEW ADAM BAUM (CPF# 0606130015), as of February 21, 2025, Matthew Adam Baum has been immediately suspended, 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).

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[25-05-12]

Final Action on Regulations

Symbol Key

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Title 05
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Subtitle 20 REVITALIZATION PROGRAMS

05.20.06 Catalytic Revitalization Project Tax Credit

Authority: Housing and Community Development Article, §6-904, Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Final Action

[24-195-F]

On February 12, 2025, the Secretary of Housing and Community Development adopted new Regulations .01—.12 under a new chapter, COMAR 05.20.06 Catalytic Revitalization Project Tax Credit. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 51:26 Md. R. 1189—1192 (December 27, 2024), has been adopted with the nonsubstantive changes shown below.

Effective Date: March 17, 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: COMAR 05.20.06.04C(6): This change clarifies a typographical error. COMAR 05.20.06.08G: This change clarifies a citation.

.04 Applications.

A.—B. (proposed text unchanged)

C. An application submitted to the Department shall:

(1)—(5) (proposed text unchanged)

(6) [[Any]] Include any other information required by the Department.

.08 Compliance.

A.—F. (proposed text unchanged)

G. If the Secretary revokes an initial credit certificate under [[§D]] §F of this regulation, the Secretary may award an initial credit certificate to another applicant, provided that the award does not exceed the amount of the revoked initial credit certificate.

JACOB DAY
Secretary

Title 08
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Subtitle 02 FISHERIES SERVICE

08.02.03 Blue Crabs

Authority: Natural Resources Article, §4-803, Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Final Action

[24-197-F]

On February 25, 2025, the Secretary of Natural Resources adopted amendments to Regulation .07 under COMAR 08.02.03 Blue Crabs. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 52:1 Md. R. 21—22 (January 10, 2025), has been adopted as proposed.

Effective Date: March 17, 2025.

JOSH KURTZ
Secretary of Natural Resources

Subtitle 02 FISHERIES SERVICE

08.02.10 Horseshoe Crabs

Authority: Natural Resources Article, §4-215, Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Final Action

[24-196-F]

On February 25, 2025, the Secretary of Natural Resources adopted amendments to Regulation .01 under COMAR 08.02.10 Horseshoe Crabs. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 52:1 Md. R. 22 (January 10, 2025), has been adopted as proposed.

Effective Date: March 17, 2025.

JOSH KURTZ
Secretary of Natural Resources

Subtitle 02 FISHERIES SERVICE

08.02.23 Shellfish Aquaculture and Leasing

Authority: Natural Resources Article, §4-803, Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Final Action

[24-198-F]

On February 25, 2025, the Secretary of Natural Resources adopted amendments to Regulation .04 under COMAR 08.02.23 Shellfish Aquaculture and Leasing. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 52:1 Md. R. 23 (January 10, 2025), has been adopted as proposed.

Effective Date: March 17, 2025.

JOSH KURTZ
Secretary of Natural Resources

Subtitle 02 FISHERIES SERVICE

08.02.25 Gear

Authority: Natural Resources Article, §4-221, Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Final Action

[24-216-F]

On February 25, 2025, the Secretary of Natural Resources adopted amendments to Regulation .03 under COMAR 08.02.25 Gear. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 52:1 Md. R. 24—25 (January 10, 2025), has been adopted as proposed.

Effective Date: March 17, 2025.

JOSH KURTZ
Secretary of Natural Resources

Subtitle 18 BOATING—SPEED LIMITS AND OPERATION OF VESSELS

08.18.18 Ocean City—Back Bay Areas

Authority: Natural Resources Article, §§8-703 and 8-704, Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Final Action

[24-193-F]

On February 25, 2025, the Secretary of Natural Resources adopted amendments to Regulation .01 under COMAR 08.18.18 Back Bay Areas. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 52:1 Md. R. 25—27 (January 10, 2025), has been adopted as proposed.

Effective Date: March 17, 2025.

JOSH KURTZ
Secretary of Natural Resources

Subtitle 18 BOATING—SPEED LIMITS AND OPERATION OF VESSELS

08.18.24 Severn River Vessel Management Area

Authority: Natural Resources Article, §§8-703 and 8-704, Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Final Action

[24-192-F]

On February 25, 2025, the Secretary of Natural Resources adopted amendments to Regulations .01 and .02 under COMAR 08.18.24 Severn River Vessel Management Area. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 52:1 Md. R. 27 (January 10, 2025), has been adopted as proposed.

Effective Date: March 17, 2025.

JOSH KURTZ
Secretary of Natural Resources

Title 10
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Subtitle 32 BOARD OF PHYSICIANS

10.32.02 Hearings Before the Board of Physicians

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§ 1-307, 1-402, 4-602—1-604, 1-606, 14-205, 14-317, 14-404, 14-405, 14-405.1, 14-406—14-409, 14-411, 14-505, 14-5A-03, 14-5A-13(d), 14-5A-16,14-5A-17, 14-5A-17.1, 14-5A-19, 14-5B-03, 14-5B-12(d), 14-5B-13, 14-5B-14, 14-5B-14.1, 14-5B-16, 14-5C-03, 14-5C-16, 14-5C-17, 14-5C-19, 14-5D-12(d), 14-5D-13—14-5D-16, 14-601, 14-606, 15-205(b), 15-307(f), 15-311, 15-312, 15-314, 15-315, 15-316 and 15-403; State Government Article, §§ 10-206, 10-216 and 10-226, Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Final Action

[24-212-F]

On February 13, 2025, the Secretary of Health adopted amendments to Regulation .02 and new Regulation .18 under COMAR 10.32.02 Hearings Before the Board of Physicians. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 51:26 Md. R. 1196—1197 (December 27, 2024), has been adopted as proposed.

Effective Date: March 17, 2025.

LAURA HERRERA SCOTT
Secretary of Health

Title 11
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Subtitle 18 MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION—FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

11.18.04 Reporting Requirements for Lapse or Termination of Required Security

Authority: Transportation Article, §§12-104(b), 17-101, 17-103, 17-104, and 17-106; Insurance Article, §27-611; Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Final Action

[24-152-F]

On February 24, 2025, the Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Administration adopted amendments to Regulations .01—.03 and new Regulation .04 under COMAR 11.18.04 Reporting Requirements for Lapse or Termination of Required Security. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 51:24 Md. R. 1094—1095 (December 2, 2024), has been adopted as proposed.

Effective Date: March 17, 2025.

CHRISTINE NIZER
Administrator

Title 13A
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Notice of Final Action

[24-180-F]

On February 25, 2025, the State Board of Education adopted amendments to:

(1) Regulation .03 under COMAR 13A.15.03 Management and Administration;

(2) Regulation .01 under COMAR 13A.15.09 Program Requirements;

(3) Regulation .03 under COMAR 13A.16.03 Management and Administration;

(4) Regulation .02 under COMAR 13A.16.09 Program Requirements;

(5) Regulation .03 under COMAR 13A.17.03 Management and Administration;

(6) Regulation .01 under COMAR 13A.17.09 Program Requirements;

(7) Regulation .03 under COMAR 13A.18.03 Management and Administration; and

(8) Regulation .02 under COMAR 13A.18.09 Program Requirements.

This action, which was proposed for adoption in 51:25 Md. R. 1158—1160 (December 13, 2024), has been adopted as proposed.

Effective Date: March 17, 2025.

CAREY M. WRIGHT, ED.D.
State Superintendent of Schools

Title 14
INDEPENDENT AGENCIES

Subtitle 04 MARYLAND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

14.04.12 Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentive Program

Authority: Economic Development Article, §10-478, Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Final Action

[24-204-F]

On February 12, 2025, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation adopted new Regulations .01—.07 under a new chapter, COMAR 14.04.12 Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentive Program. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 51:26 Md. R. 1204—1206 (December 27, 2024), has been adopted as proposed.

Effective Date: March 17, 2025.

JIGITA PATEL
Assistant Attorney General

Title 15
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Subtitle 20 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION

15.20.07 Agricultural Operation Nutrient Management Plan Requirements

Authority: Agriculture Article, §§8-801−8-806 and 8-8A-01 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Final Action

[24-146-F-I]

On February 19, 2025, the Maryland Department of Agriculture adopted Regulation .02 under COMAR 15.20.07 Agricultural Operation Nutrient Management Plan Requirements. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 51:22 Md. R. 984—985 (November 1, 2024), has been adopted as proposed.

Effective Date: March 17, 2025.

KEVIN ATTICKS
Secretary

Subtitle 20 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION

15.20.13 Food Processing Residuals Utilization Program

Authority: Agriculture Article, §§ 8-8A-01 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Final Action

[24-139-F]

On February 19, 2025, the Maryland Department of Agriculture adopted new Regulations .01—.28 under a new chapter, COMAR 15.20.13 Food Processing Residuals Utilization Program. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 51:22 Md. R. 985—996 (November 1, 2024), has been adopted as proposed.

Effective Date: March 17, 2025.

KEVIN ATTICKS
Secretary

Title 21
STATE PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS

Subtitle 10 ADMINISTRATIVE AND CIVIL REMEDIES

Notice of Final Action

[24-209-F]

On February 12, 2025, the Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals adopted amendments to:

(1) Regulation .32 under COMAR 21.10.06 Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals—Procedures For Appealing Contract Disputes; and

(2) Regulation .09 under COMAR 21.10.07 Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals—Procedures For Appealing Protests.

This action, which was proposed for adoption in 51:26 Md. R. 1213—1214 (December 27, 2024), has been adopted as proposed.

Effective Date: March 17, 2025.

MICHAEL DOSCH
Deputy Clerk

Title 32
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGING

Subtitle 02 PROVIDER REGULATIONS

Notice of Final Action

[24-181-F]

On January 28, 2025, the Maryland Department of Aging adopted amendments to:

(1) Regulations .13, .22, .23, and .36 under COMAR 32.02.01 Certificate of Registration for Continuing Care Facilities and Providers; and

(2) Regulations .02, .10, .14, .16, .17, and .31 under COMAR 32.02.02 Certificate of Registration for Continuing Care at Home Providers.

This action, which was proposed for adoption in 51:25 Md. R. 1168—1170 (December 13, 2024), has been adopted as proposed.

Effective Date: March 17, 2025.

CARMEL ROQUES
Secretary of Aging

Withdrawal of Regulations

Title 13A
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Notice of Withdrawal

[23-298-W]

Pursuant to Sate Government Article, §10-116(b), Annotated Code of Maryland, notice is given that the proposal to amend Regulation .03 UNDER COMAR 13A.16.08 Child Supervision; Regulation .02 under COMAR 13A.16.10 Safety; and Regulation .02 under COMAR 13A.17.10 Safety, which was published in 51:2 Md. R. 95—97 (January 26, 2024), has been withdrawn by operation of law.

GAIL KLAKRING
Administrator
Division of State Documents

Proposed Action on Regulations

Title 10
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Subtitle 09 MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS

10.09.02 Physicians' Services

Authority: Health-General Article, §§2-104(b), 15-103, and 15-105, Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Proposed Action

[25-010-P-I]

The Secretary of Health proposes to amend Regulation .07 under COMAR 10.09.02 Physicians’ Services.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this action is to update the Maryland Medical Assistance Program Professional Service Provider Manual and Fee Schedule incorporated by reference in this chapter.

Estimate of Economic Impact

I. Summary of Economic Impact. The proposed action establishes the reimbursement rates for evaluation and management (E&M) procedures on average, at 97.6 percent of the 2024 Medicare rate. The total impact for general funds Fiscal Year 2025 is a reduction in expenditures by $25,623,033.00.

II. Types of Economic Impact.

Impacted Entity	Revenue (R+/R-) Expenditure (E+/E-)	Magnitude
A. On issuing agency:
Maryland Department of Health	(E-)	$25,623,033.00
B. On other State agencies:	NONE
C. On local governments:	NONE

	Benefit (+) Cost (-)	Magnitude
D. On regulated industries or trade groups:
Maryland Medicaid Providers	(-)	$25,623,033.00
E. On other industries or trade groups:	NONE
F. Direct and indirect effects on public:	NONE

III. Assumptions.

A. Identified by Impact Letter and Number from Section II

(a) The total number of providers affected by the rate cut is approximately 11,579;

(b) The average rate cut is from 100 percent to 97.4 percent of the Medicare rate;

(c)The reduction to the rates for Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes contained in the new fee schedule will result in an estimated reduction in expenditures of $25,623,033.00.

D. See A above.

Economic Impact on Small Businesses

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

Maryland Medicaid providers who qualify as small businesses and render evaluation and management services will be impacted by the rate reduction.

Impact on Individuals with Disabilities

The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.

Opportunity for Public Comment

Comments may be sent to Jordan Fisher Blotter, Director, Office of Regulation and Policy Coordination, Maryland Department of Health, 201 West Preston Street, Room 534 Baltimore, Maryland 21201 , or call 410-767-0938, or email to mdh.regs@maryland.gov. Comments will be accepted through April 7, 2025. A public hearing has not been scheduled.

Editor’s Note on Incorporation by Reference

Pursuant to State Government Article, §7-207, Annotated Code of Maryland, the 2024 Maryland Medical Assistance Program Professional Services Provider Manual (Effective January 2024) has been declared a document generally available to the public and appropriate for incorporation by reference. For this reason, it will not be printed in the Maryland Register or the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR). Copies of this document are filed in special public depositories located throughout the State. A list of these depositories was published in 52:2 Md. R. 53 (January 24, 2025), and is available online at www.dsd.maryland.gov. The document may also be inspected at the office of the Division of State Documents, 16 Francis Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

.07 Payment Procedures.

A.—C. (text unchanged)

D. The Maryland Medical Assistance Program’s procedures for payment are contained in the following documents, the provisions of which are incorporated by reference:

(1) The Professional Services Provider Manual and Fee Schedule (Effective [January 2023] January 2024); and

(2) (text unchanged)

LAURA HERRERA SCOTT
Secretary of Health

Subtitle 09 MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS

10.09.24 Medical Assistance Eligibility

Authority: Estates and Trusts Article, §14.5-1002; Health-General Article, §§2-104(b), 2-105(b), 15-103, 15-105, 15-121, and 15-401—15-407; Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Proposed Action

[25-013-P]

The Secretary of Health proposes to amend Regulation .03-1 under COMAR 10.09.24 Medical Assistance Eligibility.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this action is to update the Women's Breast and Cervical Cancer Health Program (WBCCHP) eligibility to reflect the program’s sunset date on July 31, 2024.

Estimate of Economic Impact

I. Summary of Economic Impact. Medicaid will no longer spend the allowed $13,200,000 per year from the Cigarette Restitution Fund on the Women's Breast and Cervical Cancer Health Program (WBCCHP). The economic impact for Fiscal Year 2025 is a $12,100,000 reduction in expenditures.

II. Types of Economic Impact.

Impacted Entity	Revenue (R+/R-) Expenditure (E+/E-)	Magnitude
A. On issuing agency:
Maryland Department of Health	(E-)	$12,100,000
B. On other State agencies:	NONE
C. On local governments:	NONE

	Benefit (+) Cost (-)	Magnitude
D. On regulated industries or trade groups:	NONE
E. On other industries or trade groups:	NONE
F. Direct and indirect effects on public:	NONE

III. Assumptions.

A. Identified by Impact Letter and Number from Section II.

(a) Medicaid will no longer spend the allowed $13,200,000 per year from the Cigarette Restitution Fund on the Women's Breast and Cervical Cancer Health Program (WBCCHP).

(b) This program remains active for one of the twelve months of Fiscal Year 2025; therefore the expenditure reduction for Fiscal Year 2025 is $12,100,000.

Economic Impact on Small Businesses

The proposed action has minimal or no economic impact on small businesses.

Impact on Individuals with Disabilities

The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.

Opportunity for Public Comment

Comments may be sent to Jordan Fisher Blotter, Director, Office of Regulation and Policy Coordination, Maryland Department of Health, 201 West Preston Street, Room 534, Baltimore, Maryland 21201 , or call 410-767-0938, or email to mdh.regs@maryland.gov. Comments will be accepted through April 7, 2025. A public hearing has not been scheduled.

.03-1 Coverage Group for Women with Breast or Cervical Cancer — Purpose, Definitions, and Eligibility Criteria.

A. Purpose.

(1)—(3) (text unchanged)

(4) Effective July 31, 2024, any individual who was previously covered under §A(3) of this regulation will no longer receive benefits under Regulations .03-1 and .03-2 of this chapter.

B.—C. (text unchanged)

LAURA HERRERA SCOTT
Secretary of Health

Subtitle 09 MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS

10.09.37 Family Planning Program Eligibility

Authority: Health-General Article, §§2-104(b), 13-1402, 15-103(a), and 15-140, Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Proposed Action

[25-011-P]

The Secretary of Health proposes to amend Regulation .03 under COMAR 10.09.37 Family Planning Program Eligibility.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this action is to update regulations to reflect current policy, which no longer prohibits Medicare eligible or enrolled individuals from participating in the Maryland Medicaid Family Planning Program.

Estimate of Economic Impact

The proposed action has no economic impact.

Economic Impact on Small Businesses

The proposed action has minimal or no economic impact on small businesses.

Impact on Individuals with Disabilities

The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.

Opportunity for Public Comment

Comments may be sent to Jordan Fisher Blotter, Director, Office of Regulation and Policy Coordination, Maryland Department of Health, 201 West Preston Street, Room 534, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, or call 410-767-0938, or email to mdh.regs@maryland.gov. Comments will be accepted through April 7, 2025. A public hearing has not been scheduled.

.03 Eligibility for Family Planning Program Coverage.

A. In order to be determined eligible for benefits under the Family Planning Program, an applicant:

(1) (text unchanged)

(2) May not be:

(a) [Be pregnant] Pregnant;

(b) [Be determined] Determined eligible for another Medical Assistance Program; or

[(c) Be enrolled in Medicare; or]

[(d)] (c) [Be an] An incarcerated inmate in a public institution as defined in COMAR 10.09.24.05-5A.

B. (text unchanged)

LAURA HERRERA SCOTT
Secretary of Health

Subtitle 09 MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS

10.09.76 School-Based Health Centers (SBHC)

Authority: Health-General Article, §§2-104(b), 15-103, and 15-105, Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Proposed Action

[25-012-P]

The Secretary of Health proposes to amend Regulations .04 and .05 under COMAR 10.09.76 School-Based Health Centers (SBHC).

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this action is to increase access to care for children by allowing the administration and billing of Sports Physicals by qualified health professionals in School Based Health Center (SBHC) settings.

Estimate of Economic Impact

I. Summary of Economic Impact. The proposed action expands coverage and permits SBHCs to bill for sports physicals for Medicaid enrolled students. The anticipated economic impact of this change for Fiscal Year 2025 is $185,520.

II. Types of Economic Impact.

Impacted Entity	Revenue (R+/R-) Expenditure (E+/E-)	Magnitude
A. On issuing agency:
Maryland Department of Health	(E+)	$185,520
B. On other State agencies:	NONE
C. On local governments:	NONE

	Benefit (+) Cost (-)	Magnitude
D. On regulated industries or trade groups:
School-Based Health Centers	(+)	$185,520
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. (a) Effective August 14, 2023 School Based Health Centers will be able to bill for sports physicals for any Medicaid enrolled student;

(b) Medicaid will pay for one sports physical benefit per year per Medicaid participants between the ages of 6 and 18;

(d) The sports physicals will be reimbursed at a rate of $61.84 per unit;

(e) The expansion of coverage reflects an economic impact of $185,520; and

(f) The service is subject to a 50 percent federal match and will be financed using 50 percent federal funds ($92,760) and 50 percent general funds ($92,760).

D. See A above.

Economic Impact on Small Businesses

The proposed action has minimal or no economic impact on small businesses.

Impact on Individuals with Disabilities

The proposed action has an impact on individuals with disabilities as follows:

This proposal has the potential to impact individuals with disabilities such as children with asthma, congenital heart disease, or congenital orthopedic issues by evaluating those conditions prior to their participation in a school sport and evaluating their ability to participate, or identifying any accommodating circumstances that must be considered before participation.

Opportunity for Public Comment

Comments may be sent to Jordan Fisher Blotter, Director, Office of Regulation and Policy Coordination, Maryland Department of Health, 201 West Preston Street, Room 534, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, or call 410-767-0938, or email to mdh.regs@maryland.gov. Comments will be accepted through April 7, 2025. A public hearing has not been scheduled.

.04 Covered Services.

An SBHC, designated by the Department as meeting the criteria specified in Regulation .03 of this chapter, is eligible for reimbursement by the Program for the following services:

A.—D. (text unchanged)

E. Covered dental services in accordance with COMAR 10.09.05; [and]

F. Specialty behavioral health services in accordance with COMAR 10.09.59 and COMAR 10.09.80[.]; and

G. Routine sports physicals.

.05 Limitations.

The Program does not cover the following:

A.—G. (text unchanged)

[H. Routine sports physicals;]

[I.] H.—[K.] J. (text unchanged)

LAURA HERRERA SCOTT
Secretary of Health

Subtitle 27 BOARD OF NURSING

10.27.01 Examination and Licensure

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§1-205, 1-209, 1-213, 8-201, 8-205, 8-206, 8-301—8-315, 8-6A-05(a), 8-701, 8-7A-01, and 8-703; Tax-General Article, §§10-738 and 10-739(b)(1); Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 486, Acts of 2012; Chs. 281 and 282, Acts of 2013; Chs. 385 and 386, Acts of 2016; and Chs. 234 and 234, Acts of 2017

Notice of Proposed Action

[25-008-P]

The Secretary of Health proposes to amend Regulation .02 under COMAR 10.27.01 Examination and Licensure. This action was considered by constituents and stakeholders during public meetings held on November 13, 15, 2024 and December 4, 11, 2024, notice of which was given by publication on the Board’s website at https://health.maryland.gov/mbon/Pages/fees-increase-phase-1.aspx, pursuant to General Provisions Article, §3–302(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this action is to increase licensure fees for registered nursing and practical nursing licenses that are issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing.

Estimate of Economic Impact

I. Summary of Economic Impact. This proposed action will increase licensure fees for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in the State which will also increase revenues for the Maryland Board of Nursing.

II. Types of Economic Impact.

Impacted Entity	Revenue (R+/R-) Expenditure (E+/E-)	Magnitude
A. On issuing agency:
Maryland Board of Nursing	(R+)	$3,568,390
B. On other State agencies:
(1) Maryland Department of Health	(E+)	$121,275
(2) Other State Agencies	(E+)	$17,380
C. On local governments:	NONE

	Benefit (+) Cost (-)	Magnitude
D. On regulated industries or trade groups:
(1) Registered Nurses (RN)	(-)	$3,185,285
(2) Practical Nurses	(-)	$383,105
E. On other industries or trade groups:	NONE
F. Direct and indirect effects on public:	NONE

III. Assumptions.

A. Identified by Impact Letter and Number from Section II.

(1).

(a) See D Below.

(b) $3,185,285 + $383,105 = $3,568,390.

B(1).

(a) In accordance with collective bargaining agreements, state employees with job classifications which require accreditation, licensure, or certification, shall be reimbursed for any cost associated with accreditation, licensure, or certification.

(b) The Registered Nurse (RN) renewal fee will increase from $110 to $165 (+$55) for the expected 1,875 RN applicants who are employees of the Maryland Department of Health seeking renewals during FY 26, increasing expenditures by $103,125.

(c) The Practical Nurse (PN) renewal fee will increase from $110 to $165 (+$55) for the expected 330 PN applicants who are employees of the Maryland Department of Health seeking renewals during FY 26, increasing expenditures by $18,150.

B(2).

(b) The RN/LPN renewal fee will increase from $110 to $165 (+$55) for the expected 316 RN/LPN applicants who are state employees of other state agencies seeking renewals during FY 26, increasing expenditures by $17,380.

D(1).

(a) The RN licensure by examination fee will increase from $100 to $187 (+$87) for the expected 3,100 initial RN applicants during FY 26, increasing revenue by $269,700.

(b) The RN licensure fee by endorsement will increase from $100 to $230 (+$130) for the expected 2,980 RN applicants seeking endorsement during FY 26, increasing revenue by $387,400.

(c) The RN renewal fee will increase from $110 to $165 (+$55) for the expected 45,967 RN applicants seeking renewals during FY 26, increasing revenue by $2,528,185.

(d) $269,700 + $387,400 + $2,528,185 = $3,185,285.

D(2).

(a) The PN licensure by examination fee will increase from $100 to $187 (+$87) for the expected 500 initial PN applicants during FY 26, increasing revenue by $43,500.

(b) The PN licensure fee by endorsement will increase from $100 to $230 (+$130) for the expected 230 PN applicants seeking endorsement during FY 26, increasing revenue by $29,900.

(c) The PN renewal fee will increase from $110 to $165 (+$55) for the expected 5,631 PNs seeking renewal during FY 26, increasing revenue by $309,705.

(d) $43,500 + $29,900 + $309,705 = $383,105.

Economic Impact on Small Businesses

The proposed action has minimal or no economic impact on small businesses.

Impact on Individuals with Disabilities

The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.

Opportunity for Public Comment

Comments may be sent to Jordan Fisher Blotter, Director, Office of Regulation and Policy Coordination, Maryland Department of Health, 201 West Preston Street, Room 534, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, or call 410-767-0938, or email to mdh.regs@maryland.gov. Comments will be accepted through April 7, 2025. A public hearing has not been scheduled.

.02 Fees.

A. (text unchanged)

B. Licensure by examination fees are as follows:

(1) Registered nurse licensure — [$100;] $187;

(2) Licensed practical nurse licensure — [$100;] $187; and

(3) (text unchanged)

C. Licensure by endorsement fees are as follows:

(1) Registered nurse licensure — [$100;] $230; and

(2) Licensed practical nurse licensure — [$100.] $230.

D. Temporary registered nurse or licensed practical nurse licensure fee — [$40.] $70.

E.—F. (text unchanged)

G. Biennial renewal fees are as follows:

(1) Renewal of a registered nurse license — [$110;] $165;

(2) Renewal of a licensed practical nurse license — [$110;] $165;

(3) Renewal of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse volunteer license — [$40;] $73;

(4) Renewal of an inactive license for a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse — [$40;] $60;

(5)—(6) (text unchanged)

H.—I. (text unchanged)

J. Other fees are as follows:

(1) Verification of licensure — [$25;] $45;

(2) Copies of transcripts [or duplicate test scores] — $25; and

[(3) Duplicate certificate of initial licensure — $15; and]

[(4)] (3) Returned check fee — [$25.] $30. 

LAURA HERRERA SCOTT
Secretary of Health

Subtitle 42 BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS

10.42.01 Regulations Governing Licensure

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§19-101—19-502, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Notice of Proposed Action

[25-014-P]

The Secretary of Health proposes to amend Regulations .02, .04, and .11 under COMAR 10.42.01 Regulations Governing Licensure. This action was considered by the Board of Social Work Examiners at a public meeting held on July 12, 2024, notice of which was given by publication on the Board’s website at https://health.maryland.gov/bswe/Pages/default.aspx pursuant to General Provisions Article, §3–302(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this action is to make a technical correction and update Regulations .04 and .11 pursuant to Chs. 930 and 931, Acts of 2024.

Estimate of Economic Impact

The proposed action has no economic impact.

Economic Impact on Small Businesses

The proposed action has minimal or no economic impact on small businesses.

Impact on Individuals with Disabilities

The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.

Opportunity for Public Comment

Comments may be sent to Jordan Fisher Blotter, Director, Office of Regulation and Policy Coordination, Maryland Department of Health, 201 West Preston Street, Room 534, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, or call 410-767-0938, or email to mdh.regs@maryland.gov. Comments will be accepted through April 7, 2025. A public hearing has not been scheduled.

.02 Definitions.

A. (text unchanged)

B. Terms Defined.

(1)—(2) (text unchanged)

(3) "Board-approved supervisor" means a licensed bachelor social worker (LBSW), licensed certified social worker (LCSW), licensed certified social worker-clinical (LCSW-C) or licensed [masters] master social worker (LMSW) approved by the Board to supervise social workers as set forth in COMAR 10.42.08.

(4)—(23) (text unchanged)

.04 Licensure.

A.—E. (text unchanged)

[F. Certified Social Worker.

(1) The Board shall issue a certified social worker's license to an applicant who has met the qualifications in Health Occupations Article, §19-302(a) and (d), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) The applicant for a certified social worker's license shall have 2 years of supervised social work experience as a licensed master social worker with supervised social work experience of at least 3,000 hours while licensed as a master social worker which is:

(a) In compliance with COMAR 10.42.08;

(b) Performed in not less than 2 years and not more than 6 consecutive years; and

(3) A candidate shall have obtained a master social worker license before beginning to obtain the 3,000 hours of supervised social work experience.

(4) A candidate shall have obtained a master social worker license before applying for a certified social worker license.

(5) If a certified social worker applies for licensure in a different category, the application shall be treated as an initial application subject to the appropriate fees.

(6) Social work experience required to obtain a certified social worker license may include one or more of the following:

(a) Case management;

(b) Information and referral;

(d) Research:

(e) Community organization;

(f) Administrative activities; and

(g) Supervision.

(7) The supervisor and supervisee shall conform to the requirements in COMAR 10.42.08.]

[G.] F. (text unchanged)

.11 Licensure by Endorsement.

A.—C. (text unchanged)

[D. Certified Social Worker.

(1) The Board shall issue a certified social worker license to an out-of-State applicant who:

(a) Has obtained more than 5 years of active advanced social work practice;

(b) Holds an active advanced license at a level comparable to the certified social worker licensure level; and

(2) The Board shall issue a certified social worker license to an out-of-State applicant who:

(a) Has obtained less than 5 years of active advanced social work practice;

(b) Holds or held an active advanced license at a level comparable to the certified social worker licensure level; and

(c) Has met the qualifications required under Health Occupations Article, §19-302(a) and (d), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(3) The applicant for a certified social worker license with less than 5 years of advanced social work experience shall have 2 years of at least 3,000 hours of supervised social work experience, which shall be:

(a) Obtained after receiving a master’s degree in social work and as a licensed master social worker, if a licensed master social worker license is required in the state where the supervised experience was obtained.

(b) Performed in not less than 2 years and not more than 6 consecutive years; and

(4) A candidate shall have obtained a master social worker license in the state where the experience was obtained if required in that jurisdiction, before applying for a certified social worker license and before beginning to obtain the 3,000 hours of supervised social work experience.

(5) If a certified social worker applies for licensure at a different level, the application shall be treated as an initial application subject to the appropriate fees.

(6) Social work experience required to obtain a certified social worker license may include one or more of the following:

(a) Case management;

(b) Information and referral;

(d) Research;

(e) Community organization;

(f) Administrative activities; and

(g) Supervision.

(7) The supervisor shall be a licensed social worker with a license comparable to the licensed certified social worker or licensed certified social worker—clinical in Maryland.

(8) Unless otherwise excepted under Health Occupations Article, Title 19, Annotated Code of Maryland, waiver of supervision shall be in compliance Health Occupations Article, §19-302(f), Annotated Code of Maryland.]

[E.] D. (text unchanged)

LAURA HERRERA SCOTT
Secretary of Health

Title 20
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Subtitle 53 COMPETITIVE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

20.53.07 Residential Customer Protection

Authority: Public Utilities Article, §§2-113, 2-121, 4-308, 5-101, 7-505, 7-507, 7-511, and 7-603, Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Proposed Action

[25-001-P]

The Public Service Commission proposes to amend Regulation .07 and adopt new Regulation .15 under COMAR 20.53.07 Residential Customer Protection. This action was considered by the Public Service Commission at a scheduled rulemaking (RM 84) meeting held on December 19, 2024, notice of which was given under General Provisions Article, §3-302(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this action is to implement the provisions of Chapter 537 of the Acts of 2024 which limits the price an electricity supplier can charge a residential customer for green power.

Estimate of Economic Impact

The proposed action has no economic impact.

Economic Impact on Small Businesses

The proposed action has minimal or no economic impact on small businesses.

Impact on Individuals with Disabilities

The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.

Opportunity for Public Comment

Comments may be sent to Andrew S. Johnston, Executive Secretary, Public Service Commission, 6 St. Paul Street, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202, or call 410-767-8067, or email to psc.rmcomments@maryland.gov. Comments will be accepted through April 7, 2025. A public hearing has not been scheduled.

.07 Advertising and Solicitations.

A. (text unchanged)

B. Disclosures.

(1) (text unchanged)

(2) If a price is quoted, the following statements are required:

(a) The price quoted is only for the specified commodity provided by the supplier; and

(b) The price quoted does not include any tax, utility distribution charge, or other utility fee or charge[; and].

[(c) The supplier's price is not regulated by the Commission.]

(3) (text unchanged)

(4) When offering green power for sale to residential customers, a supplier, except for those described in Public Utilities Article §7-707(g), Annotated Code of Maryland, shall, in a conspicuous manner and in at least 12-point font, disclose the following or a similar message approved by the Commission:

(a) The electricity delivered to your home is generated from a variety of sources, both renewable and nonrenewable, and energy from renewable resources, such as wind and solar, cannot be tracked directly into your home, instead:

(i) The energy your home uses will support renewable energy sources through the purchase of renewable energy credits (“RECs”) (A REC represents the environmental and social good associated with 1 megawatt hour of renewable electricity generation);

(ii) RECs may be sold separately from the electricity itself, so the buyer of a REC may be different than the buyer of the electricity;

(iii) In your contract, (X) percent of the RECs qualify for Maryland’s renewable portfolio standard; and

(iv) The remaining (Y) percent of RECs are (the specific product being marketed.)

(b) By purchasing RECs that qualify for Maryland’s renewable portfolio standard, you are supporting renewable energy development in the region.

(c) Increased demand for, and generation of, renewable electricity:

(i) Can help reduce conventional electricity generation from fossil fuels in the region where the renewable electricity generator is located: and

(ii) May also have other environmental benefits such as reducing regional air pollution.

(5) A supplier that includes the language provided shall have complied with the disclosure requirements of Public Utilities Article, §7-707(f) and (g), Annotated Code of Maryland.

C.—D. (text unchanged)

.15 Green Power Offerings.

A. Beginning January 1, 2025, an electricity supplier that supplies electricity to residential retail electric customers may not market electricity as green power unless the electricity supplier obtains approval from the Commission.

B. To obtain approval from the Commission to market electricity as green power, an electricity supplier shall submit an application on a form provided by the Commission that shall include at least the following information:

(1) Identity of the applicant, including the following:

(a) The applicant’s full business entity name as licensed by the Commission; and

(b) The applicant’s Commission-issued supplier license number;

(2) Service territories applied for;

(3) Description of the price a customer will pay, as it will appear on the customer contract;

(4) A description of the electricity being marketed as green power, including the green power source and percentage of electricity that is green power;

(5) A description of how the green power complies with State law and regulations;

(6) A list of the marketing methods the applicant plans to use (e.g., magazine, newspaper, mail, web advertising, TV, radio, etc.);

(7) To the extent available, sample marketing materials for each of the marketing methods the applicant plans to use, and if not available at the time of the application, the supplier shall provide such green marketing materials to the Commission and the Maryland Office of People’s Counsel before commencing selling green power in the state; and

(8) Any other information the Commission considers necessary.

C. Beginning January 1, 2025, an electricity supplier that supplies electricity to residential retail electric customers may not market electricity as green power unless the Commission approves the price of the electricity being marketed as green power:

(1) At an annual proceeding, or

(2) On request by an electricity supplier, at a specific proceeding for that electricity supplier.

D. An electricity supplier’s application filed under §B of this regulation that seeks to offer a green power price that exceeds the price approved by the Commission in accordance with §C(1) of this regulation or, if the Commission has not established a price in accordance with §C(1) of this regulation, 100 percent of the trailing 12-month average of the electric company’s standard offer service rate pursuant to Public Utilities Article, §7-510(d)(2)(i), Annotated Code of Maryland, shall include in its application information consistent with the information identified in Public Utilities Article, §7-707(d)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland.

E. A supplier, after filing an application with the Commission as described in §D of this regulation, shall:

(1) Respond to requests made by the Commission’s Technical Staff, Maryland Office of People’s Counsel, and other parties to which the Commission has granted discovery rights;

(2) Make reasonable efforts to respond within 10 business days to information requests, including data requests, sent to the supplier regarding the supplier’s application, unless the Commission imposes a different deadline; and

(3) Serve objections to discovery requests within 3 business days, unless otherwise directed by the Commission.

F. A renewable energy credit used to comply with this section shall comply with COMAR 20.61.03.01(A).

ANDREW S. JOHNSTON
Executive Secretary

Subtitle 59 COMPETITIVE GAS SUPPLY

20.59.07 Residential Customer Protection

Authority: Public Utilities Article, §§2-113, 2-121, 4-308, 5-101, 7-507, 7-511, and 7-601—7-606, Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Proposed Action

[25-002-P]

The Public Service Commission proposes to amend Regulation .07 under COMAR 20.59.07 Residential Customer Protection. This action was considered by the Public Service Commission at a scheduled rulemaking (RM 84) meeting held on December 19, 2024, notice of which was given under General Provisions Article, §3-302(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this action is to revise COMAR to be consistent with the provisions of Chapter 537 of the Acts of 2024 which allow the Commission to regulate retail energy rates.

Estimate of Economic Impact

The proposed action has no economic impact.

Economic Impact on Small Businesses

The proposed action has minimal or no economic impact on small businesses.

Impact on Individuals with Disabilities

The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.

Opportunity for Public Comment

.07 Advertising and Solicitations.

A. (text unchanged)

B. Disclosures.

(1) (text unchanged)

(2) If a price is quoted, the following statements are required:

(a) The price quoted is only for the specified commodity provided by the supplier; and

(b) The price quoted does not include any tax, utility distribution charge, or other utility fee or charge[; and].

[(c) The supplier's price is not regulated by the Commission.]

(3) (text unchanged)

C. (text unchanged)

D. Telephone Solicitation.

(1) A supplier soliciting customers by telephone shall comply with all applicable State and federal law, including the Maryland Telephone Solicitations Act, [Commercial Law Article, §§14-220114-2205, Annotated Code of Maryland.] Commercial Law Article, §§14-2201—14-2205, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) (text unchanged)

ANDREW S. JOHNSTON
Executive Secretary

Subtitle 61 RENEWABLE ENERGY PORTFOLIO STANDARD PROGRAM

Notice of Proposed Action

[25-003-P]

The Public Service Commission proposes to:

(1) Adopt new Regulation .07 under COMAR 20.61.01 General; and

(2) Amend Regulations .01 and .02 under COMAR 20.61.04 Consumer Protection, Reporting, and Enforcement.

This action was considered by the Public Service Commission at a scheduled rulemaking (RM 84) meeting held on December 19, 2024, notice of which was given under General Provisions Article, §3-302(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this action is to implement the provisions of Chapter 537 of the Acts of 2024 which limits the type of renewable energy credits that can be marketed to residential customers.

Estimate of Economic Impact

The proposed action has no economic impact.

Economic Impact on Small Businesses

The proposed action has minimal or no economic impact on small businesses.

Impact on Individuals with Disabilities

The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.

Opportunity for Public Comment

20.61.01 General

Authority: Public Utilities Article, §§2-121, 5-101, and 7-701—7-713, Annotated Code of Maryland

.07 Scope of Applicability.

A. The requirements for Green Power Offerings set forth in COMAR 20.53 and 20.61 shall not apply to Green Power Offerings approved by the Commission for an electric cooperative.

B. The reporting requirements set forth in COMAR 20.61.04.01 shall not apply to an electric cooperative.

20.61.04 Consumer Protection, Reporting, and Enforcement

Authority: Public Utilities Article, §§2-121, 5-101, 7-507, and 7-701—7-713, Annotated Code of Maryland

.01 Consumer Protection.

A. A supplier shall [retire] retire, in a PJM Environmental Information Services, Inc. Generation Attribute Tracking System reserve subaccount where the Subaccount Name is labeled “Green Power” and accessible by the Commission, one renewable energy credit for each megawatt-hour (MWh) of retail sales of electricity marketed [as having characteristics of a Tier 1 renewable source or a Tier 2 renewable source.] to residential customers as “green power” as defined in Public Utilities Article, §7-707, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. A supplier contract for the sale of electricity that is marketed as [renewable] renewable, green, or having the characteristics of a Tier 1 renewable source or Tier 2 renewable source shall include the following:

(1)—(2) (text unchanged)

(3) [Except as provided under Public Utilities Article, §7-705(b)(1), a] A statement that a supplier may meet its RPS obligation by paying a compliance fee to the Fund under Public Utilities Article, [§7-705(b),] §7-705, Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. The statement required by §B(3) of this regulation shall include, if appropriate, the dollar amount of the Tier 1 including solar and geothermal and Tier 2 compliance fee.

D. (text unchanged)

.02 Annual Report Required.

A. Except as provided under [§B(3) and (15) of this regulation, ] §B(3), (7), and (10), of this regulation, on or before April 1 of each year, each supplier shall file with the Commission an RPS report covering all retail electricity sales in Maryland during the preceding calendar year.

B. (text unchanged)

C. The reports due on or before April 1 and April 30 shall be accompanied by at least the following:

(1)—(4) (text unchanged)

(5) Excluding Tier 1 solar RECs and ORECs, the total price of all Tier 1 renewable source for each [RECs] REC retired during the reporting period;

(6)—(9) (text unchanged)

ANDREW S. JOHNSTON
Executive Secretary

Title 31
MARYLAND INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION

Subtitle 04 INSURERS

31.04.22 Title Insurers

Authority: Insurance Article, §§2-108, 2-109, 10-121, and 10-128.1, Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Proposed Action

[25-015-P]

The Acting Insurance Commissioner proposes to amend Regulations .03 and .08 under COMAR 31.04.22 Title Insurers.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this action is to amend COMAR 31.04.22 Title Insurers to conform to the 2022 Maryland Laws Ch. 701 (S.B. 293) that became effective on October 1, 2022 and replace the remaining references to "on-site review" with "annual review".

Estimate of Economic Impact

The proposed action has no economic impact.

Economic Impact on Small Businesses

The proposed action has minimal or no economic impact on small businesses.

Impact on Individuals with Disabilities

The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.

Opportunity for Public Comment

Comments may be sent to Jessica Blackmon, Administrative Law Clerk, Maryland Insurance Administration, 200 Saint Paul Place, Suite 2700, Baltimore, MD 21202, or call 410-468-2019, or email to insuranceregreview.mia@maryland.gov. Comments will be accepted through April 7, 2025. A public hearing has not been scheduled.

.03 Definitions.

A. (text unchanged)

B. Terms Defined.

(1)—(2) (text unchanged)

(3) “Certification” means a written statement signed by the principal agent that the information provided to the title insurer during the [[ on-site ]] annual review is, to the best of the principal agent’s knowledge, information, and belief, full, complete, and truthful and that the principal agent has undertaken an adequate inquiry to make the required certification.

(4)—(24) (text unchanged)

.08 Maintenance of Records.

A. A licensee shall maintain for a period of 5 years after the conclusion of an [on-site] annual review, and make available to the Commissioner upon request, all documentation collected, prepared, and produced by the licensee during an [on-site] annual review including, but not limited to, work papers, summaries, daily log notes, and the report.

B. (text unchanged)

MARIE GRANT
Acting Insurance Commissioner

Title 33
STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS

Subtitle 14 ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC FINANCING ACT

33.14.02 Eligibility Requirements and Procedures

Authority: Election Law Article, §§2-102(b)(4), 15-106(a), 15-109(a), and 15-111(b) , Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Proposed Action

[24-224-P]

The State Board of Elections proposes to adopt new Regulation .14 under COMAR 33.14.02 Eligibility Requirements and Procedures. This action was considered by the State Board of Elections at its December 5, 2024 meeting.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this action is to codify a new status for public financing candidates after ending publicly their candidacy but who remain on the ballot. The proposed regulation is being recommended after several instances in the 2022 Gubernatorial Election and the 2024 Presidential Election where a candidate in a public financing program dropped out of the race after the withdrawal deadline and endorsed a remaining candidate in the race.

Estimate of Economic Impact

The proposed action has no economic impact.

Economic Impact on Small Businesses

The proposed action has minimal or no economic impact on small businesses.

Impact on Individuals with Disabilities

The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.

Opportunity for Public Comment

Comments may be sent to Mary Ann Mogavero, Director of Election Reform, State Board of Elections, P.O. Box 6486, Annapolis, MD 21401-0486, or call 410-269-2840, or email to dl_regcomments_SBE@maryland.gov. Comments will be accepted through April 7, 2025. A public hearing has not been scheduled.

.14 Suspension of Campaign.

A. An eligible gubernatorial ticket candidate committee may suspend campaign activities and cease from receiving future public contributions if the gubernatorial ticket candidate committee:

(1) Files a Notice of Suspension signed by the gubernatorial ticket;

(2) Immediately cease campaign operations;

(3) Seek reimbursements and refunds for any future expenditures made or incurred;

(4) Pay all outstanding obligations within 45 days of the notice of suspension;

(5) Repays the Fund any remaining monies left within 60 days of the notice of suspension; and

(6) Acknowledge that the eligible gubernatorial ticket until a final campaign finance report for the gubernatorial ticket candidate committee is filed and approved:

(a) Remains subject to the restrictions and penalties of the Act;

(b) May not participate or coordinate in any fundraising activities for any campaign finance entity or person making independent expenditures; and

(c) May not make an in-kind contribution to any campaign finance entity or person making independent expenditures.

B. An eligible gubernatorial ticket candidate committee that files a Notice of Suspension may endorse another gubernatorial ticket, but may not:

(1) Transmit, distribute, disseminate or facilitate by any means controlled by or associated with the eligible gubernatorial ticket campaign, including social media accounts, the endorsement; or

(2) Engage in campaign finance activity on behalf of the endorsed campaign including authorizing the use of the endorsement for soliciting contributions.

JARED DEMARINIS
State Administrator

Errata

COMAR 20.62

At 52:4 Md. R. 221 (February 21, 2025), column 1, line 14 from the top:

For: (2) Regulations .01—.04, .06, .07, and .09—.11 under COMAR 20.62.02 Pilot Program;

Read: (2) Regulations .01—.04, .06, .07, and .09—.11 under COMAR 20.62.02 Program;

At 52:4 Md. R. 221 (February 21, 2025), column 1, lines 15 and 16 from the top:

For: (3) Regulations .02—.09 under COMAR 20.62.03 Pilot Program Administration;

Read: (3) Regulations .02—.09 under COMAR 20.62.03 Program Administration;

At 52:4 Md. R. 221 (February 21, 2025), column 1, lines 17 and 18 from the top:

For: (4) Regulations .01—.03 under COMAR 20.62.04 Pilot Program Study; and

Read: (4) Regulations .01—.03 under COMAR 20.62.04 Program Data; and

[25-05-19]

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION

Commission Meeting

Agency: Susquehanna River Basin Commission.

Action: Notice.

Summary:  The Susquehanna River Basin Commission will conduct its regular business meeting on March 13, 2025 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  Details concerning the matters to be addressed at the business meeting are contained in the Supplementary Information section of this notice. Also, the Commission published a document in the Federal Register on January 3, 2025 concerning its public hearing on January 30, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Date and Time: The meeting will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

This public meeting will be conducted in person and digitally from the Susquehanna River Basin Commission at 4423 North Front Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Add’l Info: The public is invited to attend the Commission’s business meeting. The public may access the Business Meeting remotely via Zoom : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81256961855?pwd=JjtXeSxCauchJQlToIUFaqxovbT55N.1 Meeting ID 812 5696 1855; Passcode: SRBC4423! or via telephone: 929-436-2866 or 301-715-8592.

For Further Information Contact: Jason E. Oyler, General Counsel and Secretary to the Commission, telephone: 717-238-0423; fax: 717-238-2436.

Supplementary Information: The business meeting will include actions or presentations on the following items: (1) Resolution to adopt a general permit, GP-04 relating to Into Basin Diversions of Water and 2) Adoption of an updated Dry Cooling Resolution; and 3) 39 actions on 24 regulatory program projects.

This agenda is complete at the time of issuance, but other items may be added, and some stricken without further notice. The listing of an item on the agenda does not necessarily mean that the Commission will take final action on it at this meeting. When the Commission does take final action, notice of these actions will be published in the Federal Register after the meeting. Any actions specific to projects will also be provided in writing directly to project sponsors.

A public hearing and written comment period was provided for the Regulatory Fee Schedule and actions on the 24 projects and the comment period on those proposed actions is closed. Written comments pertaining to all other items on the agenda at the business meeting may be mailed to the Susquehanna River Basin Commission, 4423 North Front Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110-1788, or submitted electronically at the link Business Meeting Comments. Comments are due to the Commission for all items on the business meeting agenda on or before March 10, 2025. Comments will not be accepted at the business meeting noticed herein.

Authority: Pub. L. 91-575, 84 Stat. 1509 et seq., 18 CFR Parts 801, 806, and 808.

Dated: February 3, 2025

Jason E. Oyler,

General Counsel and Secretary to the Commission

[25-05-06]

MARYLAND HEALTH CARE COMMISSION

SCHEDULE FOR CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE REVIEWS

PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTION SERVICES

The Maryland Health Care Commission hereby provides notice of the review schedule for a Certificate of Conformance application for the establishment of a primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) program and for the establishment of an elective PCI program. This schedule supersedes the schedules previously published in the Maryland Register. Letters of intent and applications by acute care general hospitals for a Certificate of Conformance to establish a primary or elective PCI program may only be received and reviewed according to this published schedule. All letters of intent and applications should be emailed to mhcc.confilings@maryland.gov. For further information regarding this review schedule or procedures, contact Eileen Fleck, Chief, Acute Care Policy and Planning, at eileen.fleck@maryland.gov or 410-764-3287.

PRIMARY PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTION SERVICES

Letter of Intent Due Date	Application Submission Date
August 22, 2025	September 26, 2025

ELECTIVE PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTION SERVICES

Letter of Intent Due Date	Application Submission Date
August 22, 2025	September 26, 2025

A hospital shall have been providing primary PCI services for at least two years before seeking a Certificate of Conformance to provide elective PCI services, unless the hospital is located in a part of Maryland that does not have sufficient access to primary PCI services. Therefore, this review schedule for a Certificate of Conformance for elective PCI services is applicable only to Holy Cross Hospital of Silver Spring. An application to establish primary PCI and elective PCI services simultaneously based on insufficient access to emergency PCI services is not subject to this review schedule and may be filed at any time.

[25-05-02]

PUBLIC NOTICE

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Fishing and Boating Services

2025 Commercial Black Sea Bass Quota — Effective 1/11/2025

WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES

The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the commercial statewide quota for the commercial black sea bass fishery. Effective at 12:01 a.m. January 11, 2025, the annual total allowable landings of black sea bass for Maryland is 619,194 pounds.

WHY THIS IS NECESSARY

This is necessary to implement the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Black Sea Bass.

WHO THIS NOTICE AFFECTS

This applies to all individuals who catch black sea bass commercially.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The 2025 quota may be adjusted pending final 2024 landings. If the quota is adjusted a new notice will be issued.

AUTHORITY

Code of Maryland Regulations 08.02.05.21

Josh Kurtz

Secretary of Natural Resources

[25-05-11]

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Fishing and Boating Services

2025 Recreational Cobia Fishery — Effective 1/11/2025

WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES

The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the recreational season for cobia is closed from January 11, 2025, through June 14, 2025. A subsequent notice will establish the rules for the remainder of the season at a later date.

WHY THIS IS NECESSARY

This action is necessary to implement the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Interstate Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic Migratory Group of Cobia.

WHO THIS NOTICE AFFECTS

This applies to all individuals who catch cobia recreationally.

EFFECTIVE DATE

This notice is effective at 12:01 a.m. January 11, 2025.

AUTHORITY

Code of Maryland Regulations 08.02.05.17

Josh Kurtz

Secretary of Natural Resources

[25-05-14]

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Fishing and Boating Services

2025 Recreational Cobia Fishery — Effective 2/10/2025

WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES

The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the season, catch limit, and minimum size for the recreational cobia fishery for 2025. Effective 12:01 a.m. February 10, 2025:

· The season is open June 15, 2025, through September 20, 2025. It is closed all other dates.

· Recreational anglers may keep:

o 1 cobia per person per day; or

o Up to 2 cobia per vessel per day if there are 2 or more individuals on the vessel.

· The recreational minimum size for cobia is 43 inches total length.

WHY THIS IS NECESSARY

This action is necessary to implement the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Interstate Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic Migratory Group of Cobia.

WHO THIS NOTICE AFFECTS

This applies to all individuals who catch cobia recreationally.

AUTHORITY

Code of Maryland Regulations 08.02.05.17

Josh Kurtz

Secretary of Natural Resources

[25-05-13]

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Fishing and Boating Services

2025 Recreational Black Sea Bass Fishery — Effective 1/11/2025

WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES

The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the recreational season, catch limit, and minimum size for black sea bass. Effective 12:01 a.m. January 11, 2025:

· The season is open May 15, 2025 through September 30, 2025 and then reopens October 10, 2025 through December 31, 2025. It is closed all other dates.

· Anglers may keep up to 15 black sea bass per person per day.

· The minimum size is 13 inches, excluding the tail filament.

WHY THIS IS NECESSARY

This action is necessary to implement the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan.

WHO THIS NOTICE AFFECTS

This applies to all individuals who catch black sea bass recreationally.

AUTHORITY

Code of Maryland Regulations 08.02.05.21

Josh Kurtz

Secretary of Natural Resources

[25-05-10]

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Fishing and Boating Services

2025 Recreational Bluefish Fishery — Effective 1/11/2025

WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES

The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the catch limit, size limit, and season for the 2025 recreational bluefish fishery. Effective 12:01 a.m. January 11, 2025:

· Recreational anglers fishing from shore or private boats can keep up to 3 bluefish per person per day.

· Recreational anglers fishing from for-hire boats can keep up to 5 bluefish per person per day.

· The minimum size is 8 inches.

· There is no closed season.

WHY THIS IS NECESSARY

This action is necessary to implement the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Bluefish.

WHO THIS NOTICE AFFECTS

This applies to all individuals who catch bluefish recreationally.

AUTHORITY

Code of Maryland Regulations 08.02.05.10

Josh Kurtz

Secretary of Natural Resources

[25-05-03]

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Fishing and Boating Services

2025 Commercial Atlantic Menhaden Quota and Season — Effective 1/11/2025

WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES

The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the quota and season for the commercial Atlantic menhaden fishery. Effective at 12:01 a.m. January 11, 2025:

· The annual total allowable landings of Atlantic menhaden for Maryland are 5,947,968 pounds.

· The season is open January 11, 2025, through December 31, 2025.

WHY THIS IS NECESSARY

This is necessary to implement the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Menhaden.

WHO THIS NOTICE AFFECTS

This applies to all individuals who catch Atlantic menhaden commercially.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The 2025 quota may be adjusted pending final 2024 landings. If the quota is adjusted a new notice will be issued.

AUTHORITY

Code of Maryland Regulations 08.02.05.07

Josh Kurtz

Secretary of Natural Resources

[25-05-04]

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Fishing and Boating Services

2025 Recreational Scup Fishery — Effective 1/11/2025

WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES

The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces modifications to the recreational scup catch limit and size limit for the Atlantic Ocean, its coastal bays, and their tributaries. Effective 12:01 a.m. January 11, 2025:

· An individual may not catch or possess more than 30 scup per day.

· The recreational minimum size for scup is 9 inches.

WHY THIS IS NECESSARY

This action is necessary to implement the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan.

WHO THIS NOTICE AFFECTS

This applies to all individuals who catch scup recreationally.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

These rules are subject to change based on actions taken by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC). If ASMFC makes changes that affect this fishery, a new notice will be issued.

AUTHORITY

Code of Maryland Regulations 08.02.05.22

Josh Kurtz

Secretary of Natural Resources

[25-05-15]

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Fishing and Boating Services

2025 Commercial Black Sea Bass Quota — Effective 1/11/2025

WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES

WHY THIS IS NECESSARY

This is necessary to implement the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Black Sea Bass.

WHO THIS NOTICE AFFECTS

This applies to all individuals who catch black sea bass commercially.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The 2025 quota may be adjusted pending final 2024 landings. If the quota is adjusted a new notice will be issued.

AUTHORITY

Code of Maryland Regulations 08.02.05.21

Josh Kurtz

Secretary of Natural Resources

[25-05-11]

General Notices

Notice of ADA Compliance

The State of Maryland is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone planning to attend a meeting announced below who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations is invited to contact the agency representative at least 48 hours in advance, at the telephone number listed in the notice or through Maryland Relay.