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Maryland Register
Issue Date: May 29, 2026 Volume 53 • Issue 11 • Pages 471 — 506
General Assembly Judiciary Regulations Special Documents General Notices
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Title Number and Name Page
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09 Maryland Department of Labor ......................................... 484
10 Maryland Department of Health ................................ 484, 490
14 Independent Agencies ....................................................... 487
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30 Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical
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Systems (MIEMSS) ....................................................... 486
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PROCEEDINGS.................................... 483
08 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES
09 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF
LABOR
DIVISION
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Employee
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10 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH
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Home
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BOARD
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30 MARYLAND INSTITUTE FOR
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State
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Licensing
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Proposed Action on Regulations
08 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
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General
Wildlife Hunting Regulations
10 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH
Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program
BOARD
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COMMUNITY-BASED
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
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AGRICULTURE
Registration
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Measuring Devices
Agricultural
Operation Nutrient Management Plan Requirements
DEPARTMENT
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2026 Recreational Black Sea Bass Fishery —
Effective 4/19/2026—Public Notice
Updated 2026 Recreational Black Sea Bass Fishery —
Effective 5/2/2026—Public Notice
Commercial Horseshoe Crab Fishery —
Effective 5/1/2026—Public Notice
Commercial Spiny Dogfish Landing Limits —
Effective 5/1/2026—Public Notice
2026 Summer Flounder Fishery —
Effective 4/19/2026—Public Notice
Updated 2026 Summer Flounder Fishery Rules — Effective
5/2/2026—Public Notice
SUSQUEHANNA
RIVER BASIN COMMISSION
Projects Approved for Consumptive Uses of Water
Grandfathering Registration Notice
WATER
AND SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION
Federal Consistency Determination
MARYLAND
INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION
MARYLAND
STATE LOTTERY AND GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION
BOARD
OF WATERWORKS AND WASTE SYSTEMS OPERATORS
COMAR
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CLOSING DATES AND ISSUE DATES THROUGH
December 2026†
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Issue |
Emergency and Proposed Regulations 5
p.m.* |
Notices,
etc. 10:30
a.m. |
Final Regulations 10:30
a.m. |
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2026 |
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May 29 |
May 11 |
May 18 |
May 20 |
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June 12** |
May 22 |
June 1 |
June 3 |
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June 26 |
June 8 |
June 15 |
June 17 |
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July 10 |
June 22 |
June 29 |
July 1 |
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July 24 |
July 6 |
July 13 |
July 15 |
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August 7 |
July 20 |
July 27 |
July 29 |
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August 21 |
August 3 |
August 10 |
August 12 |
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September 4 |
August 17 |
August 24 |
August 26 |
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September18** |
August 31 |
September 4 |
September 9 |
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October 2 |
September14 |
September21 |
September23 |
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October 16 |
September28 |
October 5 |
October 7 |
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October 30** |
October 9 |
October 19 |
October 21 |
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November 13 |
October 26 |
November 2 |
November 4 |
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November30*** |
November 9 |
November16 |
November18 |
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December 11 |
November23 |
November30 |
December 2 |
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December28*** |
December7 |
December14 |
December16 |
† Please
note that this table is provided for planning purposes and that the Division of
State Documents (DSD) cannot guarantee submissions will be published in an
agency’s desired issue. Although DSD strives to publish according to the
schedule above, there may be times when workload pressures prevent adherence to
it.
* Also note that proposal deadlines are for
submissions to DSD for publication
in the Maryland Register and do not take into account the 15-day AELR review
period. The due date for documents containing 8 to 18 pages is 48 hours before
the date listed; the due date for documents exceeding 18 pages is 1 week before
the date listed.
NOTE: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN TIMES NEW
ROMAN, 9-POINT, SINGLE-SPACED FORMAT. THE PAGE COUNT REFLECTS THIS FORMATTING.
** Note closing date changes due to holidays.
*** Note issue date changes due to holidays.
The regular closing date for Proposals and
Emergencies is Monday.
Cumulative Table
of COMAR Regulations
Adopted, Amended, or Repealed
This table, previously printed in the Maryland Register lists the regulations, by COMAR title, that have been adopted, amended, or repealed in the Maryland Register since the regulations were originally published or last supplemented in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR). The table is no longer printed here but may be found on the Division of State Documents website at www.dsd.state.md.us.
Table of Pending Proposals
The table below lists proposed changes to COMAR regulations. The proposed changes are listed by their COMAR number, followed by a citation to that issue of the Maryland Register in which the proposal appeared. Errata and corrections pertaining to proposed regulations are listed, followed by “(err)” or “(corr),” respectively. Regulations referencing a document incorporated by reference are followed by “(ibr)”. None of the proposals listed in this table have been adopted. A list of adopted proposals appears in the Cumulative Table of COMAR Regulations Adopted, Amended, or Repealed.
02 OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
02.01.05.02, .04 • 53:9 Md. R. 415 (5-01-26)
02.01.11.01—.03 • 53:9 Md. R. 416 (5-01-26)
05 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
05.24.01.01—.04 • 52:13 Md. R. 660 (6-27-25)
08 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
08.02.01.13 • 53:11 Md. R. 488 (5-29-26)
08.02.05.16 • 53:11 Md. R. 489 (5-29-26)
08.02.13.03, .05 • 53:10 Md. R. 461 (5-15-26)
08.03.10.09 • 53:11 Md. R. 489 (5-29-26)
08.18.01.04 • 53:8 Md. R. 358 (4-17-26)
09 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
09.03.09.06 • 52:7 Md. R. 328 (4-4-25)
09.03.10.01, .06 • 53:7 Md. R. 331 (4-3-26)
09.08.01.01, .03,
.04, .28 • 53:2 Md. R. 70
(1-23-26)
09.08.06.02 • 53:2 Md. R. 70 (1-23-26)
09.08.07.02 • 53:2 Md. R. 70 (1-23-26)
09.10.03.01-2,
.01-3 • 52:24 Md. R 1206
(12-01-25)
09.11.07.01 • 52:12 Md. R. 600 (6-13-25)
• 53:6 Md. R. 295 (3-20-26)
09.14.06.16 • 53:6 Md. R. 296 (3-20-26)
09.19.02.04 • 53:1 Md. R. 31 (1-09-26)
09.19.02.04 • 53:8 Md. R. 359 (4-17-26)
09.22.02.03, .05 • 52:6 Md. R. 273 (3-21-25)
• 52:16 Md. R. 850 (8-8-25)
09.30.01, .01—.10 • 52:2 Md. R 371 (4-18-25)
09.38.01.05 • 53:3 Md. R. 125 (2-6-26)
10 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Subtitles 01—08 (1st volume)
10.01.07.01, .02, .04—.10 • 52:24 Md.R 1207 (12-01-25) (ibr)
10.04.01.01, .04 • 53:4 Md. R. 192 (2-20-26)
10.07.01.01,.38, .39 • 52:22 Md. R. 1104 (10-31-25)
Subtitle 09 (2nd volume)
10.09.02.07 • 53:8 Md. R. 360 (4-17-26) (ibr)
10.09.08.01 • 53:5 Md. R. 248 (3-06-26)
10.09.10,. 01, .07,.08, .12—.15, .31 • 53:8 Md. R.
360 (4-17-26)
10.09.29.01,.04 •
53:5 Md. R. 248 (3-06-26)
10.09.45.02—.04, .08 •
53:5 Md. R. 248 (3-06-26)
10.09.59.05,.06 • 53:5 Md. R. 248 (3-06-26)
10.65.12.01—.04 • 53:8 Md. R. 363 (4-17-26)
10.09.89.02,.03,.05,.07,.09—.18 • 53:5 Md. R. 251
(3-06-26)
10.09.90.02, .07, .08, .11, .13 • 53:5 Md. R. 256
(3-06-26)
10.09.90.17 • 53:5 Md. R. 248 (3-06-26)
Subtitles 10—22 (3rd volume)
10.21.32.01—.16 • 53:11 Md. R. 490 (5-29-26)
Subtitles 23—36 (4th volume)
10.25.03.02 • 53:7 Md. R. 332 (4-3-26)
10.25.10.07 • 53:6 Md. R. 296 (3-20-26)
10.25.17.01—.07 • 53:9 Md. R. 416 (5-01-26)
10.27.02.01 • 52:12 Md. R. 609 (6-13-25)
10.27.05.07 • 52:12 Md. R. 609 (6-13-25)
10.27.10.02 • 52:16 Md. R. 856 (8-8-25)
10.27.12.02, .05,
.06, .09 • 53:9 Md. R. 418 (5-01-26)
10.27.18.01,.02 • 52:12 Md. R. 609 (6-13-25)
10.27.26.02 • 52:12 Md. R. 609 (6-13-25)
10.27.27.01, .04,
.06; .07 • 53:9 Md. R. 418 (5-01-26)
10.32.05.02—.06 • 52:11 Md. R. 563 (5-30-25)
10.32.25.01—.06 • 52:13 Md. R. 670 (6-27-25)
10.34.02.02, .03 • 52:24 Md. R 1215 (12-01-25)
10.34.02.03 • 53:10 Md. R. 463 (5-15-26)
10.34.19.01—.03, .05—.19 • 52:23 Md. R. 1164 (11-14-25)
Subtitles 37—52 (5th volume)
10.38.12.01—.05 • 53:11 Md. R. 495 (5-29-26)
10.41.02.02, .04 • 53:9 Md. R. 420 (5-01-26)
10.41.03.02, .03, .06 • 53:9 Md. R. 420 (5-01-26)
10.41.05.02, .04, .05—.08 • 53:9 Md. R. 420 (5-01-26)
10.41.07.02—.05 • 53:9 Md. R. 420 (5-01-26)
10.41.08.01-1, .02—.15 • 53:9 Md. R. 420 (5-01-26)
10.41.11.01, .06, .07, .09, .10, .13 • 53:9 Md. R.
420 (5-01-26)
10.41.12.03, .04 • 53:9 Md. R. 420 (5-01-26)
10.42.02.02,06 • 52:14 Md. R 720 (7-11-25)
10.44.01.01—.30 • 52:17 Md. R 882 (8-22-25)
10.44.20.02 • 52:23 Md. R.1171 (11-14-25)
10.52.12.05 • 53:5 Md. R. 257 (3-06-26)
Subtitles 53—69 (6th volume)
10.63.07.01—.14 •
53:11 Md. R. 497 (5-29-26)
10.65.07.02 •
52:14 Md. R 721 (7-11-25)
10.65.12.01—.05 • 52:14 Md. R 721 (7-11-25)
10.67.03.08 • 53:9
Md. R. 425 (5-01-26)
10.67.04.02, .03-2,
.20 • 53:9 Md. R. 425 (5-01-26)
10.67.06.07, .28 •
53:9 Md. R. 425 (5-01-26)
10.67.08.02 • 53:5
Md. R. 248 (3-06-26)
10.67.09.02, .04 • 53:9 Md. R. 425 (5-01-26)
10.69.01.01—.13 • 52:12 Md. R. 609 (6-13-25)
10.69.02.01—.06 • 52:12 Md. R. 609 (6-13-25)
10.69.03.01—.03 • 52:12 Md. R. 609 (6-13-25)
11 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Subtitles 1—10
11.03.01.01-1, .12 • 53:6 Md. R. 297 (3-20-26)
11.03.02.01 • 53:6 Md. R. 297 (3-20-26)
11.04.15.01—.04 • 52:11 Md. R. 568 (5-30-25)
Subtitles 11—23 (MVA)
11.11.05.02—.04, .06 • 52:13 Md. R. 682 (6-27-25)
11.13.13.01—.03 • 52:2 Md. R. 126 (1-24-25) (err)
11.14.01.01—.18 •
52:14 Md. R 723 (7-11-25)
11.14.02.01—.29 • 52:14 Md. R 723 (7-11-25)
11.14.03.01—.14 • 52:14 Md. R 723 (7-11-25)
11.14.04.01—.23 • 52:14 Md. R 723 (7-11-25)
11.14.05.01—.11 • 52:14 Md. R 723 (7-11-25)
11.14.06.01—.07 • 52:14 Md. R 723 (7-11-25)
12 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
12.08.03.01—.06 • 53:8 Md. R. 363 (4-17-26)
13A STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
13A.01.02.07 • 53:8 Md. R. 365 (4-17-26)
13A.02.01.05 • 53:8 Md. R. 366 (4-17-26)
13A.12.05.05, .06, .10 • 53:8 Md. R. 367 (4-17-26)
13A.01.05.12,.13 • 53:6 Md. R. 298 (3-20-26)
13A.02.01.01 • 52:26 Md. R. 1350 (12-26-25)
13A.02.10.01—.16 • 53:4 Md. R. 202 (2-20-26)
13A.05.01.03, .08 • 53:10 Md. R. 464 (5-15-26)
13A.05.04.01—.03 • 52:17 Md. R 889 (8-22-25)
• 53:3 Md. R. 126 (2-6-26)
13A.07.14.07 • 53:10 Md. R. 464 (5-15-26)
13A.08.01.05 • 53:4 Md. R. 207 (2-20-26)
13A.08.01.10-1 • 53:3 Md. R. 127 (2-6-26)
13A.15.01.02 • 52:23 Md. R. 1173 (11-14-25)
13A.15.04.03 • 52:23 Md. R. 1173 (11-14-25)
13A.15.16.01—.10 •
52:23 Md. R. 1173 (11-14-25)
14 INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
14.04.05.05 • 53:6 Md. R. 299 (3-20-26)
14.04.11.01,.02 • 53:6 Md. R. 299 (3-20-26)
14.22.01.01, .02, .10 • 53:9 Md. R. 427 (5-01-26)
14.22.02.02 • 53:9 Md. R. 427 (5-01-26)
14.23.01.01, .19 • 53:3 Md. R. 128 (2-6-26)
14.35.15.08 • 53:7 Md. R. 332 (4-3-26)
14.39.02.06 • 52:17 Md. R 900 (8-22-25)
14.39.02.06, .09 • 53:10 Md. R. 465 (5-15-26)
15 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE
15.03.08.01, .05 • 53:11 Md. R. 497 (5-29-26)
15.06.04.02—.07 • 53:2 Md. R. 81 (1-23-26) (ibr)
15.20.07.03, .05 • 53:11 Md. R. 499 (5-29-26)
17 DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT
17.04.03.22 • 53:8 Md. R. 367 (4-17-26)
17.04.11.31 • 53:1 Md. R. 38 (1-09-26)
18 DEPARTMENT OF
ASSESSMENTS AND TAXATION
18.02.03.05 • 53:6 Md. R. 301 (3-20-26)
19A STATE ETHICS
COMMISSION
19A.06.01.01,.02 • 53:6 Md. R. 301 (3-20-26)
19A.06.02.01 • 53:6 Md. R. 301 (3-20-26)
19A.06.03.01 • 53:6 Md. R. 301 (3-20-26)
19A.06.04.01—.08 • 53:6 Md. R. 301 (3-20-26)
21 STATE PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS
21.01.01.01 • 53:8
Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.01.02.01 • 53:8
Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.01.03.01, .01-1 •
53:8 Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.02.01.04, .05 •
53:8 Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.05.01.01 • 53:8
Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.05.02.04, .07, .16 •
53:8 Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.05.03.03 • 53:8
Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.05.06.01—.03 •
53:8 Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.05.07.01, .03, .04,
.05 • 53:8 Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.05.08.02 • 53:8
Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.05.09.05 • 53:8
Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.05.10.05 • 53:8
Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.05.12.03, .04 •
53:8 Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.05.13.01, .03, .05,
.06, .07, .08 • 53:8 Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.05.15.01—.05 •
53:8 Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.06.07.01, .09, .10 •
53:8 Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.06.09.05 • 53:8
Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.06.10.01—.05 •
53:8 Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.07.01.18, .19, .24,
.27, .28 • 53:8 Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.07.02.05-1, .10,
.11 • 53:8 Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.07.04.02 • 53:8
Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.10.04.04 • 53:8
Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.11.01.01, .06 •
53:8 Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.11.03.01, .03, .04,
.07, .08, .09, .11, .12, .13, .15, .17 • 53:8 Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.11.05.01, .06, .07 •
53:8 Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.11.07.08, .11 •
53:8 Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.11.12.03, .04 •
53:8 Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.12.02.05 • 53:8
Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
21.13.01.02, .03, .15 •
53:8 Md. R. 368 (4-17-26)
24 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
24.05.01.06, .08, .10 • 53:1 Md. R. 42 (1-09-26)
26 DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Subtitles 01—07 (Part 1)
26.04.14.01—.12 • 53:3 Md. R. 129 (2-6-26)
Subtitles 08—12 (Part 2)
26.11.09.01, .07 • 52:12 Md. R. 627 (6-13-25)
Subtitles 13—18 (Part 3)
26.13.01.03—.05 • 52:10 Md. R. 478 (5-16-25)
26.13.02.01, .04, .04-1, .04-7, .05, .06, .07, .07-1, .11, .13, .16, .19,.23 • 52:10 Md. R. 478 (5-16-25)
26.13.03.01,.01-1,.02,.03-3,.03-4,.03-5,.03-7,.05,.05-4,.06 • 52:10 Md. R. 478 (5-16-25)
26.13.04.01 • 52:10 Md. R. 478 (5-16-25)
26.13.05.01, .04, .05,.14 • 52:10 Md. R. 478 (5-16-25)
26.13.06.01, .02, .05, .22 • 52:10 Md. R. 478 (5-16-25)
26.13.07.01, .02, .02-6, ,17, .20,.20-1—.20-6 • 52:10 Md. R. 478 (5-16-25)
26.13.09.01 • 52:10 Md. R. 478 (5-16-25)
26.13.10.01, .04, .06, .08, .09-1,.14, .16-1, .17, .19, .20, .25, .32—.49 • 52:10 Md. R. 478 (5-16-25)
26.13.11.01 • 52:10 Md. R. 478 (5-16-25)
26.16.08.05 • 52:26 Md. R. 1352 (12-26-25)
31 MARYLAND INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION
31.03.20.01—.03 • 53:7 Md. R. 334 (4-3-26)
33 STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS
33.05.01.04 • 52:13 Md. R. 690 (6-27-25)
33.07.07.01—.03 • 52:25 Md. R. 1280 (12-12-25)
33.07.11.01 • 52:13 Md. R. 690 (6-27-25)
33.14.02.14 • 52:5 Md. R. 249 (3-7-25)
• 52:15 Md. R. 821 (7-25-25)
33.22.01.01 • 53:7 Md. R. 334 (4-3-26)
33.22.02.01 • 53:7 Md. R. 334 (4-3-26)
34 DEPARTMENT OF
PLANNING
34.04.07.02, .03, .05 • 52:25 Md. R. 1285 (12-12-25)
36 MARYLAND STATE LOTTERY AND GAMING CONTROL AGENCY
36.03.06.01, .03 • 52:26 Md. R. 1353 (12-26-25)
36.03.10.38 • 52:26 Md. R.1353 (12-26-25)
36.04.01.13 •
53:8 Md. R. 387 (4-17-26)
36.07.04.14 •
52:26 Md. R. 1353 (12-26-25)
36.07.06.08 •
52:26 Md. R. 1353 (12-26-25)
36.10.10.01 •
52:26 Md. R.1353 (12-26-25)
36.10.13.29, .41 •
52:26 Md. R. 1353 (12-26-25)
36.10.13.39 • 52:17 Md. R 908 (8-22-25)
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CH0351 SB0388 (Enrolled) The Pres (Admin), et al. Economic Development - Delivering Economic
Competitiveness and Advancing Development Efforts (DECADE) Act.
CH0352 HB0898 (Enrolled) The Spkr (Admin), et al. Economic Development - Delivering Economic
Competitiveness and Advancing Development Efforts (DECADE) Act.
CH0353 HB1532 (Enrolled) The Spkr, et al. Utility RELIEF (Reducing Energy Load
Inflation for Everyday Families) Act.
CH0354 HB1523 (Enrolled) Del Ross, et al. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission -
Unauthorized Consumable Products - Enforcement and Seizure.
CH0355 SB0820 (Enrolled) Sen Hayes.
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission - Unauthorized Consumable
Products - Enforcement and Seizure.
CH0356 SB0189 (Enrolled) Sen Lewis Young. Municipalities - Open Drainage Inlets -
Inventory and Improvements (Mason's Law).
CH0357 SB0627
Sens
Lam and Hester. Korean American Day.
CH0358 HB0661
Dels
Wolek and Solomon. General Provisions -
Commemorative Months - Muslim American Heritage and Jewish American Heritage
Months.
CH0359 HB0252
Chr
ENT (Dept). Environment – Lead Paint
Abatement Services – Performance Bond and Liability Insurance.
CH0360 HB0635 (Amended) Del Miller, et al. Child Care Facilities - Criminal History
Records Check - Requirement.
CH0361 SB0359 (Enrolled) Sen Henson. Child Care Facilities - Criminal History
Records Check - Requirement.
CH0362 HB0856 (Amended) Del Ebersole. Local School Systems - Educator Screening -
Educator Identification Clearinghouse (School Personnel Vetting and Hiring
Transparency Act).
CH0363 SB0648 (Amended) Sen Hettleman. Local School Systems - Educator Screening -
Educator Identification Clearinghouse (School Personnel Vetting and Hiring
Transparency Act).
CH0364 HB1369 (Amended) Del Solomon (Joint Audit and Evaluation C. Department of Budget and Management - Audit
and Finance Compliance Unit - Establishment.
CH0365 SB0858 (Enrolled) Sen Hettleman (Joint Audit and Evaluation. Department of Budget and Management - Audit
and Finance Compliance Unit - Establishment.
CH0366 HB1422 (Enrolled) Del Solomon (Joint Audit and Evaluation C. State Procurement and Personnel - Liquidated
Damages Documentation Requirements and State Fiscal Leadership Capacity.
CH0367 SB0859 (Amended) Sen Hettleman (Joint Audit and Evaluation. State Procurement and Personnel - Liquidated
Damages Documentation Requirements and State Fiscal Leadership Capacity.
CH0368 HB1557 (Enrolled) Del Solomon (Joint Audit and Evaluation C. Procurement - Real Estate Advisory Committee
and Property Acquisition and Lease Requirements.
CH0369 HB1372 (Enrolled) Del Solomon (Joint Audit and Evaltn Cmtt). Public Health - Office of Health Care Quality
Information and Maryland Health Centralization Commission.
CH0370 HB1420
Joint
Audit and Evaluation Committee. Health
Occupations - Criminal History Records Checks.
CH0371 SB0806 (Amended) Chr Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee,. Health Occupations - Criminal History Records
Checks.
CH0372 SB0223 (Amended) Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Maryland Energy Administration - Jane E.
Lawton Conservation Loan Program and Fund and Maryland Strategic Energy
Investment Fund.
CH0373 SB0077
Chr
B&T (Dept). State Contracts -
Prohibited Provisions - Exemptions.
CH0374 HB0300
Chr
GVC (Dept). State Contracts - Prohibited
Provisions - Exemptions.
CH0375 HB0622 (Enrolled) Chr ECM (Maryland Cannabis Administration. Cannabis - Licensees - Dispensary Licenses,
Micro Dispensary Employees, and Cannabis Agent Training Programs.
CH0376 HB1581 (Enrolled) Chr APP (Dept), et al. Economic Development - Horse Racing
Facilities, Prince George's County Blue Line Corridor Facilities, and Bus Rapid
Transit - Alterations.
CH0377 SB0770 (Amended) Sens Ferguson and James. Economic Development - Maryland's Future
Board - Establishment.
CH0378 HB1473 (Enrolled) The Spkr.
Economic Development - Maryland's Future Board - Establishment.
CH0379 SB0905 (Amended) Sen Zucker, et al. Maryland Technology Development Corporation -
Maryland Advanced Manufacturing Grant Program - Established.
CH0380 HB0487
Del
Feldmark. Maryland Technology
Development Corporation - Investments - Alterations.
CH0381 SB0763 (Amended) Sen Guzzone. Maryland Technology Development Corporation -
Maryland Growth Initiative - Established.
CH0382 HB1598 (Amended) Dels McCaskill and Toles. Horse Racing - Racetrack Facility Renewal
Account Grants - Alterations.
CH0383 SB0762 (Enrolled) Sen Guzzone, et al. Horse Racing - Racetrack Facility Renewal
Account Grants - Alterations.
CH0384 SB0585
Sen
Guzzone. Human–Relevant Research Fund –
Collection of Contributions – Responsible Entity.
CH0385 HB0625
Del
Cullison. Human-Relevant Research Fund -
Collection of Contributions - Responsible Entity.
CH0386 HB1248 (Enrolled) Del Wolek.
Workgroup for an Inclusive State Workplace - Established.
CH0387 SB0279 (Amended) Sen Hayes.
Baltimore City - Cigarettes, Other Tobacco Products, and Electronic
Smoking Devices - Enforcement and Licensure.
CH0388 HB1276 (Amended) Del Wolek, et al. West North Avenue Development Authority -
Neighborhood Social Connection and Development Program - Establishment (WNADA
Neighborhood Social Connection and Development Act).
CH0389 SB0816 (Amended) Sen Hayes.
West North Avenue Development Authority - Neighborhood Social Connection
and Development Program - Establishment (WNADA Neighborhood Social Connection
and Development Act).
CH0390 SB0818 (Amended) Sen Hayes.
State Center - Development - Contract, Plan Requirements, and Advisory
Group.
CH0391 HB0798 (Enrolled) Del Wolek.
Economic Development - Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Business
Accounts - Management Fees (Small Business Increased Access to Capital Act).
CH0392 SB0920 (Amended) Sen Harris, et al. Economic Development - Small, Minority, and
Women-Owned Business Accounts - Management Fees (Small Business Increased
Access to Capital Act).
CH0393 HB0483 (Amended) Del Wolek.
Business Regulation - Charitable Organizations - Audit and Review
Thresholds.
CH0394 SB0354 (Enrolled) Sens Kagan and Waldstreicher. Business Regulation - Charitable
Organizations - Audit and Review Thresholds.
CH0395 SB0213 (Amended) Sen Lewis Young. State Procurement - Transparency and
Procedures.
CH0396 HB0193 (Enrolled) Del Kerr.
State Procurement - Transparency and Procedures.
CH0397 HB0553
Del
Ruff, et al. Public Safety - Elevator
Inspection Certificates - Searchable Database.
CH0398 SB0286
Sen
McCray. Public Safety - Elevator
Inspection Certificates - Searchable Database.
CH0399 HB0130 (Enrolled) Del Ruff, et al. Task Force to Study Deed Fraud.
CH0400 SB0939 (Enrolled) Sen Henson. Bankruptcy Proceedings - Exemptions From
Execution - Residential Real Property.
CH0401 SB0360 (Enrolled) Sen Henson, et al. Criminal Law - Emergency Response Animal -
Prohibited Actions Against.
CH0402 HB0563 (Enrolled) Del Behler, et al. Criminal Law - Emergency Response Animal -
Prohibited Actions Against.
CH0403 SB0305 (Amended) Sen Hettleman, et al. Qualifying Nonprofit Organizations -
Incarcerated Individual Training and Reentry Grant Fund - Extension.
CH0404 SB0472
Sen
Hettleman. Baltimore County Code of
Public Local Laws - 2025 Edition - Legalization.
CH0405 HB0732
Del
Ebersole. Baltimore County Code of
Public Local Laws - 2025 Edition - Legalization.
CH0406 HB0491
Del
Phillips. Criminal Procedure - Victims
of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Request for Verbal Acknowledgement.
CH0407 SB0531 (Amended) Sen Hettleman, et al. Criminal Procedure - Victims of Sexually
Assaultive Behavior - Request for Verbal Acknowledgement (Verbal Waiver
Transparency Act).
CH0408 HB0587 (Enrolled) Del Phillips, et al. Procurement - Department of Transportation
and Maryland Transportation Authority Contracts - Board of Public Works
Contract Authority - Study and Report.
CH0409 SB0964 (Amended) Sen McCray. Public Works Contracts - Apprenticeship
Requirements (Maryland Workforce Apprenticeship Utilization Act).
CH0410 HB0864 (Enrolled) Del Wells, et al. Public Works Contracts - Apprenticeship
Requirements (Maryland Workforce Apprenticeship Utilization Act).
CH0411 SB0625 (Enrolled) Sen Feldman. Carbon Dioxide Capture, Removal, and
Sequestration Projects - Regulations and Standards for Biochar and Wood Vault
Technologies.
CH0412 HB0870 (Amended) Del Korman, et al. Environment - Permit Applications for New
Buildings - Notice (Large Buildings for Tomorrow Act).
CH0413 HB0730 (Amended) Del Korman. Business Regulation - Maryland Franchise
Registration and Disclosure Law - Alterations (Franchise Reform Act).
CH0414 SB0415 (Amended) Sen Beidle. Business Regulation - Maryland Franchise
Registration and Disclosure Law - Alterations (Franchise Reform Act).
CH0415 SB0249
Sen
Beidle. Tobacco Product Licensees -
Additional Licensure for Electronic Smoking Devices.
CH0416 SB0594 (Enrolled) Sens Beidle and Gile. Cannabis - Advertising - Alterations.
CH0417 SB0741
Sens
Beidle and Hettleman. Financial
Institutions and Activities - Virtual Currency Kiosks - Alterations.
CH0418 HB1504 (Amended) Del Healey, et al. Highways - Sidewalks and Bicycle Pathways -
Construction and Reconstruction (The Honorable Anne Healey Pedestrian Safety
Act of 2026).
CH0419 SB0947 (Enrolled) Sen McCray. Maryland Transit Administration Reform Act.
CH0420 HB1081 (Enrolled) Del Korman, et al. Maryland Transit Administration Reform Act.
CH0421 HB1063 (Enrolled) Del Boyce, et al. Natural Resources - Hunting - Management.
CH0422 HB0149 (Enrolled) Del Charkoudian. Fire Prevention - Assistant Fire Marshals,
Residential Rental High-Rise Property Fire Safety Equipment, and Fire Alarm
System Technicians.
CH0423 SB0757 (Amended) Sen Rosapepe. Economic Development - Local Sourcing
Database.
CH0424 HB0750 (Amended) Del Rosenberg, et al. Criminal Law - Obstruction or Interference
With Exercise of Religious Beliefs - Prohibition.
CH0425 SB0177 (Amended) Sen West.
Criminal Law - Obstruction or Interference With Exercise of Religious
Beliefs - Prohibition.
CH0426 HB0501 (Enrolled) Del Bartlett, et al. Criminal Law - Sexual Offense by a Person in
a Position of Authority.
CH0427 SB0241 (Amended) Sen Augustine, et al. Election Law - Individuals Released From
State Correctional Facilities - Automatic Restoration of Voter Registration.
CH0428 HB0115 (Amended) Del Wilkins, et al. Election Law - Individuals Released From
State Correctional Facilities - Automatic Restoration of Voter Registration.
CH0429 SB0512
Sen
Smith. Criminal Law - Stalking -
Penalties.
CH0430 SB0775 (Amended) Sen Smith.
Public Safety - Gun Buyback Programs - Destruction of Firearms.
CH0431 SB0822 (Amended) Sen Smith.
Correctional Services - Maryland Parole Commission and Erroneously
Convicted Individuals - Improvements in Transparency and Equity.
CH0432 HB0467 (Enrolled) Del Embry, et al. Correctional Services - Maryland Parole
Commission and Erroneously Convicted Individuals - Improvements in Transparency
and Equity.
CH0433 HB1062
Dels
Embry and Taveras. Estates and Trusts -
Jurisdiction Over Property of Minors or Disabled Persons - Authorized
Transactions.
CH0434 SB0114 (Amended) Sen Kagan, et al. 3-1-1 Systems - Expansion Program and
Oversight Board - Establishment.
CH0435 HB0264
Chr
GVC (Dept). Maryland Data Privacy and
Protection Act of 2026.
CH0436 SB0085 (Amended) Chr B&T (Dept). Department of Information Technology -
Information Technology Investment Fund - Uses.
CH0437 HB0266 (Enrolled) Chr GVC (Dept). Department of Information Technology –
Information Technology Investment Fund – Uses.
CH0438 HB0718
Del
Stewart. Information Technology – State
and Higher Education E–Mail – Requirements.
CH0439 SB0029
Sen
Kagan. Election Law - Petitions and
Ballot Questions - Contents, Plain Language Requirement, and Procedures.
CH0440 SB0949 (Amended) Sen Kagan.
Election Law - Absentee Ballots - State and Federal Requirements.
CH0441 SB0153 (Enrolled) Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Election Law - Campaign Finance Entities -
Oversight and Control of Campaign Funds.
CH0442 SB0011 (Enrolled) Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Campaign Financing - Campaign Finance
Reporting Deadline and Fair Campaign Financing Fund Distributions.
CH0443 HB0260 (Enrolled) Chr GVC (Dept). Campaign Financing - Campaign Finance
Reporting Deadline and Fair Campaign Financing Fund Distributions.
CH0444 SB0141 (Enrolled) Sen Hester, et al. Election Law - Election Misinformation,
Election Disinformation, and Deepfakes.
CH0445 SB0008 (Amended) Sen Hester, et al. Criminal Law - Identity Fraud - Artificial
Intelligence and Deepfake Representations.
CH0446 SB0825 (Amended) Sen Hester, et al. Public Safety - Critical Infrastructure
Protection.
CH0447 HB1239 (Amended) Del Kaiser, et al. Public Safety - Critical Infrastructure
Protection.
CH0448 HB0861 (Amended) Del Kaiser, et al. Department of Information Technology -
Statewide Information Technology Master Plan - Reporting.
CH0449 SB0581 (Enrolled) Sen Jennings, et al. Department of Information Technology -
Statewide Information Technology Master Plan - Reporting.
CH0450 HB0953
Dels
Buckel and Hinebaugh. Revenue
Stabilization Account - Transfer of Funds - State Disaster Recovery Fund.
CH0451 SB0641 (Enrolled) Sen Corderman. State Procurement - Exceptions - Historic
Preservation Services (The Honorable Barrie S. Ciliberti Historic Preservation
Act of 2026).
CH0452 HB0329
Del
Simpson, et al. Criminal Law - School
Resource Officers - Prohibition on Sexual Activity with Students.
CH0453 SB0081
Sen
Folden. Criminal Law - School Resource
Officers - Prohibition on Sexual Activity With Students.
CH0454 HB0094
Dels
Valentine and Simmons. Public Safety -
Handgun Permits - Expiration and Renewal Periods for Retired Law Enforcement
Officer.
CH0455 SB0331
Sen
Folden, et al. Public Safety - Handgun
Permits - Expiration and Renewal Periods for Retired Law Enforcement Officer.
CH0456 SB0437 (Amended) Sen Folden. Criminal Law – Theft and Fraud Crimes –
Valuation and Forgery of Gift Cards.
CH0457 HB0752 (Amended) Del Toles, et al. Criminal Law - Theft and Fraud Crimes -
Valuation and Forgery of Gift Cards.
CH0458 HB1452 (Enrolled) Del Toles, et al. Economic Development - Prince George's County
Suitland Development Authority - Established.
CH0459 HB0351 (Enrolled) Del Moon, et al. Civil Actions - Violation of Constitutional
Rights (No Kings Act).
CH0460 SB0346 (Enrolled) Sen Waldstreicher, et al. Civil Actions - Violation of Constitutional
Rights (No Kings Act).
CH0461 SB0516 (Amended) Sen Waldstreicher, et al. Law Enforcement - Protective Body Armor -
Requirements and Reporting.
CH0462 HB0904 (Amended) Del Moon, et al. Law Enforcement - Protective Body Armor -
Requirements and Reporting.
CH0463 SB0345 (Enrolled) Sen Waldstreicher. Vehicle Manufacturers and Dealers - Dealer
and Manufacturer Associations - Administrative Hearings.
CH0464 SB0314
Sen
Waldstreicher. Courts - Immunity From
Liability - Donation of Pet Supplies.
CH0465 SB0320 (Amended) Sen Muse.
Criminal Procedure - Expungement - No Finding and Case Terminated
Without Finding.
CH0466 HB0187 (Enrolled) Del Taylor. Criminal Procedure - Expungement - No Finding
and Case Terminated Without Finding.
CH0467 HB1001 (Enrolled) Del D. Jones. Election Law - Authority at Polling Places,
Early Voting Centers, and Counting Centers - Revisions.
CH0468 SB0670 (Enrolled) Sen Kagan.
Election Law - Authority at Polling Places, Early Voting Centers, and
Counting Centers - Revisions.
CH0469 SB0237 (Enrolled) Sen Kagan.
Election Law - Presidential Electors - Selection and Voting.
CH0470 HB0182 (Enrolled) Del Stein.
Election Law - Presidential Electors - Selection and Voting.
CH0471 HB0357 (Amended) Del Palakovich Carr. Municipalities - Election Dates - Reporting
Requirements.
CH0472 SB0184
Chr
Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Office
of the Attorney General - Environmental and Natural Resources Crimes Unit -
Reporting Requirement.
CH0473 HB0218
Chr
ENT (Atty Gen Ofc). Office of the
Attorney General - Environmental and Natural Resources Crimes Unit - Reporting
Requirement.
CH0474 HB0493 (Enrolled) Chr JUD (Md Jud Conf). Washington County - Judgeships - District
Court.
CH0475 HB0492 (Amended) Chr JUD (Md Jud Conf). Courtroom Security - Minimum Adequate
Security Standard.
CH0476 SB0544
Chr
JPR (Md Jud Conf). Courtroom Security -
Minimum Adequate Security Standard.
CH0477 HB0899 (Amended) Chr JUD (Md Jud Conf). Home Detention Monitoring Agencies -
Promotion and Solicitation of Business - Prohibition.
CH0478 SB0540 (Enrolled) Chr JPR (Md Jud Conf). Home Detention Monitoring Agencies -
Promotion and Solicitation of Business - Prohibition.
CH0479 HB1030
Chr
JUD (Md Jud Conf). Office of the State
Prosecutor - Investigation of Threats - Judges.
CH0480 SB0634
Chr
JPR (Md Jud Conf). Office of the State
Prosecutor - Investigation of Threats - Judges.
CH0481 HB0896
Chr
GVC (Dept). Military Department -
National Guard State Active Duty Mobilization Fund.
CH0482 HB0246 (Amended) Chr ENT (Dept) and Del Odom. Video Tolls - Class G (Trailer) Vehicles -
Liability.
CH0483 HB0717 (Amended) Del Edelson. Baltimore City - Raffles - Organizations
Affiliated With Professional Baseball and Football Teams.
CH0484 SB0538 (Enrolled) Sen McCray. Baltimore City - Raffles - Organizations
Affiliated With Professional Baseball and Football Teams.
CH0485 SB0290 (Amended) Sen McCray (BCA). Baltimore City - Ordinance Enforcement -
Fines and Penalties.
CH0486 HB0681 (Amended) Del Lewis (BCA), et al. Baltimore City - Ordinance Enforcement -
Fines and Penalties.
CH0487 SB0111 (Enrolled) Sen McCray. Vehicle Laws - Out-of-State Vehicles -
Improper Registration.
CH0488 SB0606 (Amended) Sen McCray, et al. Maryland E-ZPass Commuter Fairness and
Transparency Act of 2026.
CH0489 SB0243 (Amended) Sen Simonaire, et al. Uniformed Services Spouses Act.
CH0490 HB0721
Del
Patterson, et al. Uniformed Services
Spouses Act.
CH0491 SB0150
Sen
Simonaire. Notation of Veteran Status -
Public Profiles.
CH0492 HB1120 (Amended) Del Rogers, et al. Professional Licensing Portability - Members
of the Foreign Service and Spouses.
CH0493 SB0418 (Amended) Sen Simonaire. Professional Licensing Portability - Members
of the Foreign Service and Spouses.
CH0494 SB0215
Sen
Simonaire. Veterans and Uniformed
Services - Maryland Veterans Trust Fund and Application of Laws.
CH0495 SB0046 (Amended) Sen Simonaire. State Veterans' Cemeteries - Interment.
CH0496 HB0364 (Amended) Del Kipke.
State Veterans' Cemeteries - Interment.
CH0497 SB0053 (Amended) Sen Simonaire, et al. Maryland Port Administration - Acquisition of
Land in Anne Arundel County - Notice of Public Hearing.
CH0498 SB0162
Sen
West. Criminal Procedure - Motion to
Reduce Duration of Sentence - Repeal of Sentencing Date Limitation.
CH0499 SB0230
Sen
West. Criminal Law - Third-Degree Sexual
Offense - Burglary.
CH0500 SB0131
Sen
West. Estates and Trusts - Fiduciaries -
Attorney-Client Privilege.
CH0501 HB0065
Del
Cardin. Estates and Trusts - Fiduciaries
- Attorney-Client Privilege.
CH0502 HB1345
Dels
Cardin and Taylor. Maryland Trust Act -
In Terrorem Clause - Void.
CH0503 SB0277 (Amended) Sen West.
Estates and Trusts - Venue for Administrative and Judicial Probate and
Application of Inheritance Tax.
CH0504 HB0017 (Enrolled) Del Cardin, et al. Estates and Trusts - Venue for Administrative
and Judicial Probate and Application of Inheritance Tax.
CH0505 SB0035 (Enrolled) Sen Jackson. State Designations and Commemorative Days -
State Shark, State Natural Sciences Museum, and Purple Lights Night.
CH0506 HB1049
Del
Crosby. Credit Unions - Mergers and
Consolidations - Alteration of Voting Requirement.
CH0507 SB0783 (Enrolled) Sen Jackson. Credit Unions - Mergers and Consolidations -
Alteration of Voting Requirement.
CH0508 SB0250
Sens
Simonaire and West. Estates - Maryland
Uniform Simultaneous Death Act.
CH0509 HB0596
Del
Nkongolo, et al. Estates - Maryland
Uniform Simultaneous Death Act.
CH0510 HB1008
Dels
Queen and Spiegel. Fiduciary
Institutions - Exploitation of Seniors and Vulnerable Adults - Protections and
Required Referral (Vulnerable Adult Banking Protection Act).
CH0511 SB0753
Sen
Kramer. Fiduciary Institutions -
Exploitation of Seniors and Vulnerable Adults - Protections and Required
Referral (Vulnerable Adult Banking Protection Act).
CH0512 HB0038 (Amended) Del Queen.
Financial Institutions - Licensing of Affiliated Insurance
Producer-Mortgage Loan Originators - Alterations.
CH0513 SB0662
Sen
Kramer. Financial Institutions - Payment
Stablecoin Services - Establishment and Regulation (Maryland Stablecoin Act).
CH0514 HB1355
Del
Amprey. Financial Institutions - Payment
Stablecoin Services - Establishment and Regulation (Maryland Stablecoin Act).
CH0515 HB1026 (Enrolled) Del Queen.
Business Regulation - Rounding Cash Transactions - Authorization.
CH0516 SB0893 (Enrolled) Sen Gile.
Business Regulation - Rounding Cash Transactions - Authorization.
CH0517 SB0475 (Enrolled) Sen Sydnor, et al. Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Protecting
Artists' Creative Expression (PACE Act).
CH0518 SB0061 (Enrolled) Sen Sydnor. Division of Correction - Volunteer Services
Program.
CH0519 HB0108 (Amended) Del Pasteur, et al. Division of Correction - Volunteer Services
Program.
CH0520 SB0482 (Amended) Sens McKay and Kagan. Criminal Law - Interference With Critical
Infrastructure or a Public Safety Answering Point.
CH0521 HB0593
Del
Hill, et al. Criminal Law - Interference
With Critical Infrastructure or a Public Safety Answering Point.
CH0522 SB0848 (Enrolled) Sen Gallion. Municipal Elections - Reporting of
Information to the State Board of Elections - Requirements.
CH0523 HB1448 (Enrolled) Del Tomlinson. Municipal Elections - Reporting of
Information to the State Board.
CH0524 SB0968 (Amended) Sen Gallion. Education - School Bus - Fire Safety
Standards.
CH0525 SB0556 (Amended) Sen Gallion. Water Companies, Sewage Disposal Companies,
and Water and Sewage Disposal Companies - Limited-Income Mechanisms.
CH0526 HB1164 (Enrolled) Del Foley.
Water Companies, Sewage Disposal Companies, and Water and Sewage
Disposal Companies - Limited-Income Mechanisms.
CH0527 HB0030 (Enrolled) Dels Foley and Odom. Public Safety - Department of State Police -
Police-Initiated Towing - Alterations.
CH0528 SB0578 (Enrolled) Sen James.
Public Safety - Department of State Police - Police-Initiated Towing -
Alterations.
CH0529 SB0465
Sens
James and Ready. Criminal Procedure -
Admission of Out-of-Court Statements - Assault in the Second Degree.
CH0530 SB0221
Sen
James. Criminal Law - Child Pornography
- Prohibitions and Penalties.
CH0531 HB1152
Del
Williams. Department of State Police -
Special Police Officers - Study.
CH0532 SB0673 (Amended) Sen A. Washington. State Procurement - Apprenticeship Program
Accountability and Completion.
CH0533 HB1165 (Amended) Del Williams. State Procurement - Apprenticeship Program
Accountability and Completion.
CH0534 SB0010 (Amended) Sen A. Washington. State Highway Administration - Speed
Monitoring Systems - Application Approval.
CH0535 SB0869
Sen
A. Washington. Economic Development -
Maryland Workforce Launch Pilot Program - Establishment.
CH0536 HB0135
Del
Schindler, et al. Economic Development -
Tax Increment Financing - Noncontiguous Areas.
CH0537 HB0963 (Enrolled) Del Woorman, et al. Registers of Wills - Appointment of Personal
Representatives.
CH0538 HB0426 (Enrolled) Del J. Long, et al. Petition for Guardianship of the Property of
Alleged Disabled Person - Stay of Civil Actions and Proceedings.
CH0539 SB0068 (Amended) Sen Charles. Driver’s Licenses – Driver Skills Examination
– Motorcycle Safety Awareness (D. Torch Road Safety Act).
CH0540 HB0451 (Enrolled) Del Fraser-Hidalgo, et al. Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle
Infrastructure Council - Membership, Duties, and Sunset Repeal.
CH0541 HB1267 (Amended) Del Lehman, et al. Patuxent Research Refuge and Beltsville
Agricultural Research Center - Zoning Classification (Protecting Patuxent
Research Refuge Act).
CH0542 SB0294 (Amended) Sen Love.
Criminal Procedure – Protection of Identity of Victim of Sexual Assault
or Stalking.
CH0543 HB0461
Del
Ziegler, et al. Economic Development -
Rural Readiness Program and Rural Maryland Capacity Building Fund -
Establishment.
CH0544 HB0850
Dels
Bhandari and A. Johnson. Home Builders -
Open House - Sales Representative Disclosure Requirements.
CH0545 SB0233 (Enrolled) Sen Salling, et al. Business Regulation - Cemeteries and
Abandoned Cemeteries - Sale, Transfer, or Government Acquisition and
Disposition.
CH0546 HB1100 (Enrolled) Del Pruski. Telecommunications Infrastructure -
Protections.
CH0547 HB0564 (Enrolled) Del Allen, et al. Pet Cremation and Burial Services -
Requirements (Pet Cremation and Burial Services Consumer Protection Act).
CH0548 HB0470 (Amended) Del Boafo, et al. Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Task
Force - Establishment.
CH0549 SB0376 (Amended) Sen Watson. Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Task
Force - Establishment.
CH0550 SB0082 (Amended) Sen Watson, et al. Criminal Law - Counterfeiting and Possession
of Counterfeit Lease of Real Property - Penalty.
CH0551 SB0704 (Amended) Sen Mautz.
Maryland Estate Tax – Qualified Agricultural Property – Transfer to
Limited Liability Company.
CH0552 SB0558 (Enrolled) Sen Bailey, et al. Chesapeake Bay - Enhancement Program and
Maryland Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund - Established.
CH0553 HB1599 (Amended) Del Jacobs, et al. Chesapeake Bay - Enhancement Program and
Maryland Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund - Established.
CH0554 SB0357 (Amended) Sen Bailey. St. Mary's County - Gaming by Qualified
Organization - Permit Required.
CH0555 HB0610 (Amended) Del T. Morgan. St. Mary's County - Gaming by Qualified
Organization - Permit Required.
CH0556 HB1156 (Enrolled) Calvert County Delegation. Calvert County - Length of Service Award
Program - Benefits.
CH0557 HB0601
Montgomery
County Delegation. Montgomery County -
Stop Sign Monitoring Systems Pilot Program - Gaithersburg and Rockville MC 5-26.
CH0558 HB0328 (Amended) PG Co Deleg and Mont Co Deleg. Bicounty Commissions - Public Ethics -
Financial Disclosure Statements PG/MC 105-26.
CH0559 HB1185 (Amended) PG Co Deleg and Mont Co Deleg. Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission -
Personnel Management - Appeals of Disciplinary Suspensions PG/MC 104-26.
CH0560 HB1230 (Enrolled) PG Co Deleg and Mont Co Deleg. Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission -
Procurement - Alterations PG/MC 102-26.
CH0561 HB0607
The
Spkr (Gov Salary Comm). Constitutional
Officers - Salaries.
CH0562 SB0312
The
Pres (Gov Salary Comm). Constitutional
Officers - Salaries.
CH0563 HB0608 (Amended) The Spkr (Jud Comp Comm). Judicial and Quasi-Judicial Employees -
Compensation.
CH0564 SB0313 (Enrolled) The Pres (Jud Comp Comm). Judicial and Quasi-Judicial Employees -
Compensation.
CH0565 HB0822
Del
Bartlett. Circuit Court Clerks and
Registers of Wills - Maximum Salary.
CH0566 SB0397
Anne
Arundel County Senators. Anne Arundel
County - Sheriff - Appointment of Majors.
CH0567 HB0011 (Enrolled) Del Simmons. Anne Arundel County - Sheriff - Appointment
of Majors.
CH0568 HB0503
Del
Smith, et al. Baltimore City Sheriff's
Office - Collective Bargaining - Compensation.
CH0569 SB0877 (Amended) Sen Attar.
Baltimore City - Stop Sign Monitoring Systems Pilot Program - 41st
Legislative District.
CH0570 HB0096 (Amended) Baltimore County Delegation. Baltimore County School Board Nominating
Commission - Membership - Alterations.
CH0571 SB0098 (Amended) Sen Sydnor. Baltimore County School Board Nominating
Commission - Membership - Alterations.
CH0572 HB0327 (Amended) Baltimore County Delegation. Education - Board of Community College
Trustees for Baltimore County - Membership.
CH0573 SB0306
Sen
Hettleman, et al. Education - Board of
Community College Trustees for Baltimore County - Membership.
CH0574 HB1514 (Amended) Calvert County Delegation. Calvert County - County Officials and Board
of Education - Salaries and Benefits.
CH0575 SB0705
Caroline
County Senators. Caroline County Board
of Education - Member Compensation - Increase.
CH0576 HB0839 (Amended) Frederick County Delegation. Frederick Community College - Board of
Trustees - Meeting and Training Requirements.
CH0577 SB0534 (Amended) Frederick County Senators. Frederick Community College - Board of
Trustees - Meeting and Training Requirements.
CH0578 HB1171
Howard
County Delegation. Howard County Board
of Education - Student Member - Voting Ho. Co. 7-26.
CH0579 HB1172
Howard
County Delegation. Howard County -
Economic Development Authority - Alterations Ho. Co. 14-26.
CH0580 HB1176 (Amended) Howard County Delegation. Howard County - Board of Education Budget -
Percentage of County General Fund Revenue Ho. Co. 10-26.
CH0581 SB1003
Howard
County Senators. Howard County - Sheriff
and State's Attorney - Compensation Ho. Co. 13-26.
CH0582 HB1252 (Amended) Montgomery County Delegation. Department of Housing and Community
Development - Montgomery County Study MC 19-26.
CH0583 HB0423 (Amended) Prince George's County Delegation. Prince George's County - Public High Schools
- Drug Detection Products PG 501-26.
CH0584 HB1222
Prince
George's County Delegation. Prince
George's County - State's Attorney Salary - Alteration PG 426-26.
CH0585 HB0569
Del
Arentz, et al. Queen Anne's County -
Authorized Uses of Revenues From Development Impact Fees - Expansion.
CH0586 SB0833
Sen
Hershey. Queen Anne's County -
Authorized Uses of Revenues From Development Impact Fees - Expansion.
CH0587 HB0668 (Amended) St. Mary's County Delegation. St. Mary's County - Prohibition on Standing
in Inherently Dangerous Highway.
CH0588 HB0934
Washington
County Delegation. Washington County
Salary Study Commission - Membership - Alterations.
CH0589 SB0498
Washington
County Senators. Washington County
Salary Study Commission - Membership - Alterations.
[26-11-17]
* * * * * * * * * *
This is to certify that by an Order of this Court dated May 4,
2026 GABRIELA REZETKO (CPF# 7512010190) as of May
4, 2026, Merry Lynn Albert Lymn has resigned,
effective immediately and her name has been stricken from the
register of attorneys in this Court. Notice of this action is given in
accordance with Maryland Rule 19-735(e).
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[26-11-16]
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Title 08
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Notice of Final Action
[26-026-F]
On May 19, 2026, the Secretary of Natural Resources adopted amendments to:
(1) Regulation .04 under COMAR 08.02.11 Fishing in Nontidal Waters; and
(2) Regulation .02 under COMAR 08.02.21 Yellow Perch.
This action, which was proposed for adoption in 53:7 Md. R. 330—331 (April 3, 2026), has been adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: June 8, 2026.
JOSH KURTZ
Secretary of Natural Resources
Title 09
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Subtitle 12 DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY
09.12.21 Employee Injury and Illness Records and Reports
Authority: Labor and
Employment Article, §§2-106(b)(5), 5-312, and 5-702—5-704, Annotated Code of
Maryland
Notice of Final Action
[26-019-F]
On May 7, 2026, the Commissioner of Labor and Industry adopted amendments to Regulations .01, .02, and .04 under COMAR 09.12.21 Employee Injury and Illness Records and Reports. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 53:5 Md. R. 247—248 (March 6, 2026), has been adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: June 8, 2026.
DEVKI K. VIRK
Commissioner of Labor & Industry
Title 10
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
10.07.04 Residential Treatment Centers for Emotionally Disturbed Children and Adolescents
Authority: Health-General Article, §§19-301, 19-308, and 19-360, Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Final Action
[25-284-F]
On May 13, 2026, the Secretary of Health adopted amendments to Regulations .02, .04, and .17 under COMAR 10.07.04 Residential Treatment Centers for Emotionally Disturbed Children and Adolescents. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 52:26 Md. R. 1345—1346 (December 26, 2025), has been adopted with the nonsubstantive changes shown below.
Effective Date: June 8, 2026.
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:
· Authority: A statutory authority that was necessary for this proposal and was omitted at the time of proposed action has been added back into the authority line. Though it was not included in this proposal, this statute is already listed in the authority line for this chapter.
Authority: Health-General Article, §§19-301, 19-308, and 19-360, Annotated Code of Maryland
MEENA SESHAMANI, MD,
PhD
Secretary of Health
Subtitle 09 MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS
10.09.46 Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Individuals with Brain Injury
Authority: Health-General Article, §§2-104(b), 15-103, 15-105, and 15-141.2, Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Final Action
[25-272-F]
On May 17, 2026, the Secretary of Health adopted amendments to Regulation .12 under COMAR 10.09.46 Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Individuals with Brain Injury. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 52:25 Md. R. 1278—1279 (December 12, 2025), has been adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: June 8, 2026.
MEENA SESHAMANI, MD, PhD
Secretary of Health
Subtitle 09 MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS
Authority: Health-General Article, §§2-104(b), 15-103, 15-105, and 15-105.2(b), Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 280, Acts of 2013; Ch. 366, Acts of 2016; Ch. 367, Acts of 2016
Notice of Final Action
[25-281-F]
On May 13, 2026, the Secretary of Health adopted amendments to Regulations .02, .07, and .08 under COMAR 10.09.49 Telehealth Services. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 52:26 Md. R. 1346—1347 (December 26, 2025), has been adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: June 8, 2026.
MEENA SESHAMANI, MD, PhD
Secretary of Health
Subtitle 39 BOARD OF NURSING—CERTIFICATE
HOLDERS
Notice of Final Action
[26-016-F]
On May 11, 2026, the Secretary of Health adopted:
(1) The repeal of existing Regulations .01 and .09, new Regulations .01, .02, .07, and .08, amendments to and recodification of existing Regulations .03—.05 and .06—.08 to be Regulations .04—.06 and .09—.11 respectively, and the recodification of existing Regulation .02 to be Regulation .03 under COMAR 10.39.01 Certified Nursing Assistants;
(2) The repeal of existing Regulation .01, new Regulations .08 and .11, amendments to Regulations .09 and .10, and amendments to and the recodification of existing Regulations .02—.08 to be Regulations .01—.07 respectively under COMAR 10.39.02 Nursing Assistant Training Programs; and
(3) Amendments to Regulations .01 and .02 under COMAR 10.39.03 Certified Medicine Aides
This action, which was proposed for adoption in 53:5 Md. R. 258—269 (March 6, 2026), has been adopted with the nonsubstantive changes shown below.
Effective Date: June 8, 2026.
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 10.39.01.06A(2)(a): Replaces “administrator” with “program
coordinator” for consistency in
the regulations.
COMAR 10.39.01.06C(2): Corrects a technical error, replacing the term “negligence” with “neglect”.
COMAR 10.39.01.10C(2): Corrects a technical error, replacing the term “individual” with “expiration”.
10.39.01 Certified Nursing Assistants
Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§ 8-205, 8-206, and 8-6A-01-8-6A-17, Annotated Code of Maryland; Chs. 818 and 819, Acts of 2024; Ch. 416, Acts of 2025
.06 Application for Certification.
A. Initial Certification.
(1) (proposed text unchanged)
(2) Verification Requirements.
(a) For graduates of a nursing assistant or acute care nursing
assistant training program, an application that has been signed by the [[administrator]]
program coordinator or faculty of the training program completed by the
applicant;
(b)—(d) (proposed text unchanged)
(3)—(5) (proposed text unchanged)
B. (proposed text unchanged)
C. Every applicant shall attest on the application whether the applicant has:
(1) (proposed text unchanged)
(2) A record of abuse, [[negligence]] neglect, or misappropriation of a client’s property or any disciplinary action taken or pending in any state or territory of the United States against the certification of the applicant.
D.—E. (proposed text unchanged)
.10 Expiration and Renewal.
A.—B. (proposed text unchanged)
C. Renewal Requirements.
(1) (proposed text unchanged)
(2) If the individual applying for renewal does not have 16 hours of active employment as a nursing assistant within the 2-year period immediately preceding the date of [[individual]] expiration the individual shall:
(a)—(b) (proposed text unchanged)
D.—E. (proposed text unchanged)
MEENA SESHAMANI, MD, PhD
Secretary of Health
Title 30
MARYLAND INSTITUTE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEMS (MIEMSS)
30.01.02 Documents Incorporated by Reference
Authority: Education Article, §§13-509 and 13-516, Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Final Action
[26-027-F-I]
On May 19, 2026, the Maryland State Emergency Medical Services Board adopted amendments to Regulation .01 under COMAR 30.01.02 Documents Incorporated by Reference. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 53:7 Md. R. 333 (April 3, 2026), has been adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: June 8, 2026.
THEODORE R. DELBRIDGE, MD, MPH
Executive Director
Subtitle 41 State Board
of Sign Language Interpreters
14.41.01 Licensing
Requirements for Sign Language Interpreters
Authority: State Government
Article, §§9-2410—9-2435, Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Withdrawal
[24-231-W]
Pursuant to State Government Article, §10-116(b), Annotated Code of Maryland, notice is given that the proposal to adopt new Regulations .01—.16 under a new chapter, COMAR 14.41.01 Licensing Requirements for Sign Language Interpreters, under a new subtitle, Subtitle 41 State Board of Sign Language Interpreters which was published in 52:10 Md. R. 472—476 (May 16, 2025), has been withdrawn by operation of law.
GAIL S. KLAKRING
Administrator
Division of State Documents
Title 08
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Authority: Natural Resources Article, §4–407, Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Proposed Action
[26-051-P]
The Secretary of Natural Resources proposes to amend Regulation .13
under COMAR 08.02.01 General.
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this action is to remove two Fishery Management Public Fishing Areas (FMAs) from COMAR. The Department formally transferred ownership of Bynum Run Pond and Forest Hill Lake FMAs to the Harford County Government on December 17, 2025. As a result of the transfer, the Department no longer manages the areas. Therefore, the proposed action removes both areas from the list of Fishery Management Public Fishing Areas described in COMAR 08.02.01.13.
When the properties were transferred, the determination of public access hours and associated lawful uses were also transferred to the county. However, covenants in the existing deeds for both areas require the county to maintain public and fishing access. The covenants require that the lands be used for public fishing and recreation. The Department included additional language in the deed of conveyance stating that the Department shall have access to inspect the operation and maintenance, as well as the ability to enforce the covenants.
The areas were transferred to the county because Harford County Parks and Recreation has successfully managed the upkeep of both Bynum Run Park and Forest Hill Lake for roughly 3 decades. Community members frequently use the parks, which are considered integral public spaces. Given ongoing and future management by the
Harford County Government, the Department viewed the formal transfer of ownership as a logical step. Since both areas will continue to be managed as public fishing areas with Department oversight over fisheries resources, there will be no effect on the public.
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 FMA Regulations, Regulatory Staff, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Fishing and Boating Services, 580 Taylor Avenue, E-4, Annapolis, MD 21401, or call 410-260-8300, or email to [email protected] or complete the comment form at https://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/pages/regulations/changes.aspx#bynum. Comments will be accepted through June 29, 2026. A public hearing has not been scheduled.
.13 Fishery Management Areas.
A.—B. (text unchanged)
C. Fishery Management Public Fishing Areas.
(1) The following areas are Fishery Management Public Fishing Areas:
(a)—(b) (text unchanged)
[(c) Bynum Run Pond — Harford County;]
[(d)] (c) (text unchanged)
[(e) Forest Hill Lake — Harford County;]
[(f)] (d)—[(p)] (n) (text unchanged)
(2)—(5) (text unchanged)
D.—E. (text unchanged)
JOSH KURTZ
Secretary of Natural
Resources
08.02.05 Fish
Authority: Natural Resources Article, §4-215, Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Proposed Action
[26-058-P]
The Secretary of Natural Resources proposes to amend Regulation .16
under COMAR 08.02.05 Fish.
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this action is to update the rules for red drum. Specifically, the proposed action increases the recreational catch and possession limit from one to three per person per day, decreases the recreational maximum size limit from 27 inches to 26 inches total length, and adds the ability for the Department to modify catch limits, size limits, and seasons for red drum to implement the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Red Drum by issuing a public notice on the Department’s website.
All of the changes are necessary to implement the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Red Drum (FMP). The creel and size limits are specifically required by Addendum II to Amendment 2 to the FMP and adding the public notice provision would allow the Department to make changes in a timely manner if future actions are taken by ASMFC. A public notice would also be disseminated through various other media (social media, email lists, publishing in the Maryland Register, etc.) so that an affected individual has a reasonable opportunity to be informed.
In October 2025, the Sciaenids Management Board (Board) approved Addendum II to Amendment 2 to the FMP. The Addendum updates red drum management, with the goal of improving efficiency, flexibility, and timeliness in implementation of new regulations and providing assessment advice. In addition, the Addendum aligns red drum recreational regulations in Virginia, Maryland, and the Potomac River Fisheries Commission (PRFC) given their shared water bodies. The Board agreed to the following recreational measures for Virginia, Maryland and the PRFC: three-fish bag limit and an 18-26 inch total length slot. These measures are meant to simplify management and enforcement in the shared waterbodies of the three jurisdictions.
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 Red Drum Regulations, Regulatory Staff, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fishing and Boating Services, 580 Taylor Avenue, E-4, Annapolis, MD 21401, or call 410-260-8300, or email to [email protected] or complete the google comment form at https://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/pages/regulations/changes.aspx#reddrum. Comments will be accepted through June 29, 2026. A public hearing has not been scheduled.
.16 Red Drum.
A. Recreational Fishery.
(1) A person may not catch or possess red drum less than 18 inches in total length or greater than [27] 26 inches in total length.
(2) A person may not catch or possess more than [one] three red drum per day.
B. (text unchanged)
C. Public Notice.
(1) The Secretary may establish or modify catch limits, size
limits, or seasons for red drum to implement the Atlantic States Marine
Fisheries Commission Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Red Drum by issuing
a public notice on the Department’s website.
(2) The public notice shall state its effective hour and date
and shall be published on the Department’s website at least 48 hours in advance
of the effective hour and date.
(3) The Secretary shall make a reasonable effort to disseminate
a public notice issued under this section through various other media so that
an affected individual has a reasonable opportunity to be informed.
(4) A violation of the restrictions set by the Secretary in
accordance with this section is a violation of this regulation.
JOSH KURTZ
Secretary of Natural
Resources
08.03.10 General Wildlife Hunting Regulations
Authority: Natural Resources Article, §§10-205 and 10-408, Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Proposed Action
[26-053-P]
The Secretary of Natural Resources proposes to amend Regulation .09
under COMAR 08.03.10 General Wildlife Hunting Regulations.
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this action is to allow hunters with a Universal Disability Pass to use a straight-walled cartridge rifle in place of a muzzleloader when hunting from a vehicle during the designated deer muzzleloader season.
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 Brian Eyler, Wildlife and Heritage Services, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, 14038 Blairs Valley Road, Clear Spring, MD 21722, or call 301-842-0332, or email to [email protected]. Comments will be accepted through June 29, 2026. A public hearing has not been scheduled.
.09 Special Permit —
Disabled Persons.
A.—D. (text unchanged)
E. A permittee may use a
straight-walled cartridge rifle as defined by COMAR 08.03.01.01(B)(35) when
hunting from a vehicle during the designated deer muzzleloader season.
[E]F. (text unchanged)
JOSH KURTZ
Secretary of Natural
Resources
Title 10
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Subtitle 21 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REGULATIONS
10.21.32 Assisted Outpatient
Treatment Program
Authority: Health-General Article, §§2-104(b) and 10-6A-01—10-6A-12, Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Proposed Action
[26-066-P]
The Secretary of Health proposes to adopt new Regulations .01—.16
under a new chapter, COMAR 10.21.32 Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program.
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this action is to establish criteria for the counties and the Maryland Department of Health to approve and implement assisted outpatient programs in accordance with HB576/SB453 (2024) Mental Health-Assisted Outpatient Treatment Programs.
Estimate of Economic Impact
I. Summary of Economic Impact. The proposed regulations will have an economic impact for the Department, judiciary, and local governments. The proposed regulations add requirements for the Department to implement a Statewide Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) program. The implementation of a Statewide AOT program will require the Department to hire staff, create a tracking system, provide community awareness, and other requirements that are needed to implement a new program.
The Statewide AOT program is court-based and will require judiciary involvement in reviewing, scheduling, and hearing AOT petitions. The judiciary requirements will have an economic impact on the judiciary. The full amount of this impact is indeterminable.
Local governments will be impacted due to the FY28 Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act outlining AOT reimbursement unless certain requirements are met. That impact will be determined by the number of individuals admitted to the AOT program as such, the amount of increased expenditures for local governments is indeterminable but potentially significant.
II. Types of Economic Impact.
|
Impacted Entity |
Revenue
(R+/R-) Expenditure
(E+/E-) |
Magnitude |
|
A. On issuing agency: |
|
|
|
(1) Maryland Department of Health |
(E+) |
$6.7
million |
|
(2) Maryland Department of Health |
(E+) |
$427,818 |
|
(3) Maryland Department of Health |
(R+) |
Indeterminable |
|
B. On other State agencies: |
|
|
|
(1) Maryland Judiciary—Circuit Courts |
(E+) |
Indeterminable |
|
(2) Maryland Judiciary—Circuit Courts |
(R+) |
Indeterminable |
|
C. On local governments: |
|
|
|
Local Governments |
(E+) |
Indeterminable |
|
|
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. (Identified by Impact Letter and Number from Section II.)
A(1). MDH received 6.7 million from the State budget to implement the AOT program through FY27. The $6.7 million assumes: $4,228,205 costs for nine State Regional Care Coordination Teams. $2,463,077 for FY27 statewide costs: ACT Expansion, MDH staff, training/TA, uninsured Coverage. Resulting in a FY27 expenditure of $6.7 million.
A(2). MDH received $427,818 in State FY26 and FY27 from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to implement the Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program.
A(3). See C(1) below.
B(1). Petitions may result in increased expenditures for the Judiciary due to increased workloads. The economic impact will be based on the number of petitions filed with the courts, the number of petitions presented to the courts, and the number of petitions ordered by the courts. Additionally, the economic impact will vary by County as the AOT program is within the Circuit Court. As such, the impact is indeterminable but potentially meaningful.
B(2). Petitions for the AOT program are required to be submitted to the Maryland Judiciary, as such, there may be additional revenue received by the Judiciary through filing fees. The economic impact will be based on the number of petitions filed with the courts and the associated filing fee. Additionally, the economic impact will vary by County as the AOT program is within the Circuit Court. As such, the impact is indeterminable but potentially meaningful.
C. The economic impact on local governments will be determined by the number of individuals admitted to the AOT program. An individual is admitted to the AOT program based on a court order. A petition for AOT services is filed in circuit court. If the AOT petition is ordered, the individual becomes an AOT participant. The economic impact is based on the number of individuals petitioned to receive AOT services, the number of individuals court ordered to become an AOT participant, and the services required in the individual's court ordered AOT treatment plan.
Beginning in Fiscal Year 2028 (FY28), the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act (BRFA) mandates that local governments must reimburse the Department for 25 percent of the state share of costs associated with establishing an Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) program in counties that the Department is required to establish AOT programs in these local governments. The 25 percent reimbursement fee may be waived for counties in FY28 if they submit a report to the Department on the cost-benefit analysis of AOT program implementation on the county's budget and operations by January 1, 2027.
The exact number of AOT program participants and the estimated annual cost to provide treatment to these individuals is currently indeterminable, but this program has the potential to have a significant and meaningful impact on local governments.
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:
AOT Program regulations will have a positive impact on individuals with disabilities. As proposed, the AOT Program is designed as a "least restrictive" alternative to inpatient hospitalization, focusing on providing intensive, monitored care to individuals who may not recognize their need for treatment. Individuals with disabilities who have a serious mental illness, struggle with treatment compliance, and are required to receive court-ordered community-based care, will receive improved quality of care.
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 [email protected]. Comments will be accepted through June 29, 2026. A public hearing has not been scheduled.
.01 Definitions.
A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings
indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) “Advance directive for mental health services” has the
meaning stated in Health-General Article, §5–601, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(2) “Assisted outpatient treatment (AOT)” has the meaning stated
in Health-General Article, §10–6A–01, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(3) “Care coordination team” has the meaning stated in
Health-General Article, §10–6A–01, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(4) “Court” means the circuit court for a county.
(5) “Department” means the Maryland Department of Health.
(6) Dual-role Provider.
(a) “Dual-role provider” means a community-based behavioral
health provider who:
(i) Is a member of the respondent’s care coordination team; and
(ii) Has agreed to provide services under the respondent's AOT
treatment plan.
(b) “Dual-role provider” means a member of the respondent’s care
coordination team who has a conflict of interest, and for whom the other care
coordination team members shall ensure the conflict of interest is managed in
accordance with Regulation .06 of this chapter.
(7) “Harm to others” has the meaning stated in Health-General
Article, §10–6A–01, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(8) “Harm to the individual” has the meaning stated in
Health-General Article, §10–6A–01, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(9) “Hospital” has the meaning stated in Health-General Article,
§19–301, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(10) “Legitimate interest in the welfare of the respondent”
means an individual filing a petition for AOT who in relation to the respondent
has:
(a) A sustained long-term relationship with the respondent, such
as a close personal friendship, a familial relationship, or working
relationship;
(b) Frequent, regular contact with the respondent; or
(c) Any kind of treatment or counseling relationship with the
respondent.
(11) “Licensed mental health professional” means a practitioner
authorized under Health Occupations Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, who
has a specialty in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health, addictive,
substance-related, or co-occurring disorders.
(12) Local Authority.
(a) “Local authority” means the designated county or multicounty
authority responsible for planning, managing, and monitoring publicly funded
mental health, substance-related, or addictive disorder services.
(b) “Local authority” includes the:
(i) Core service agency as defined in Health-General Article,
§7.5-101(g), Annotated Code of Maryland;
(ii) Local addictions authority as defined in Health-General
Article, §7.5-101(j), Annotated Code of Maryland; and
(iii) Local behavioral health authority as defined in
Health-General Article, §7.5-101(k), Annotated Code of Maryland.
(13) “Material change” has the meaning stated in Health-General
Article, §10–6A–09, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(14) “Mental health program” has the meaning stated in
Health-General Article, §7.5–101, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(15) “Office of the Public Defender” means the office
established in Criminal Procedure Article, Title 16, Annotated Code of
Maryland.
(16) “Participant” means an individual receiving treatment
services under an AOT order.
(17) “Petition for AOT” means a document filed in accordance
with Health-General Article, §10–6A–04, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(18) “Petitioner” means an individual who files a petition under
Health-General Article, §10–6A–04, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(19) “Progress conference” means a conference convened by the
Court to review the progress of the respondent.
(20) Psychiatric Hospital.
(a)“Psychiatric hospital” means a facility that:
(i) Provides services for psychiatric illnesses in a hospital
setting with facilities, medical staff, and all necessary personnel to provide
diagnosis, care, and treatment;
(ii) Falls within the jurisdiction of Health-General Article,
Title 19, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland; and
(iii) Is licensed pursuant to COMAR 10.07.01 or other applicable
standards established by the state in which the service is provided.
(b) “Psychiatric hospital” includes:
(i) Acute general hospitals with inpatient psychiatric units,
(ii) Veterans' Administration hospitals; and
(iii) The list of emergency facilities established under
Health-General Article §10-621, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(21) “Psychiatrist affidavit or affirmation” means the document
completed in accordance with Health-General Article, §10–6A–04, Annotated Code
of Maryland.
(22) “Psychiatrist” means a physician who:
(a) Is licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians in
accordance with Health Occupations Article, Title 14, Annotated Code of
Maryland; and
(b) Is either certified in psychiatry by the American Board of
Psychiatry and Neurology, or has completed the minimum educational and training
requirements to be qualified to take the Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
examination for certification in psychiatry.
(23) “Respondent” means an individual who is the responsive
party named in a petition for AOT.
(24) “Serious and persistent mental illness” has the meaning
stated in Health-General Article, §10–6A–01, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(25) “Treatment plan” has the meaning stated in Health-General
Article, §10–6A–01, Annotated Code of Maryland.
.02 AOT Program
Establishment.
A. County AOT Program.
(1) A county may establish an AOT program under this chapter.
(2) A county may partner with another county to establish an AOT
program.
(3) Memorandum of Understanding.
(a) If two or more counties partner to establish an AOT program,
the counties shall execute a memorandum of understanding establishing shared
responsibility of each county for joint approval and oversight of the program
by the local authority of each partnering county.
(b) The memorandum of understanding shall include, at minimum:
(i) Procedures for resolving disputes;
(ii) Procedures for terminating the memorandum of understanding;
and
(iii) Financial contributions and expectations of the counties.
(c) The memorandum of understanding of the partnering counties
shall be reviewed and approved by the Department prior to its execution.
B. Department AOT Program. On or before July 1, 2026, the
Department shall establish an AOT program in any county that does not establish
an AOT program.
.03 AOT Program Approval
Requirements.
To be eligible for approval under this chapter, the AOT program
shall meet the requirements of this chapter.
.04 AOT Program Required
Staff.
A. The AOT program shall have staff that is sufficient in
numbers and qualifications to provide clinically appropriate services to AOT
program participants.
B. AOT Program Staff. An AOT program shall ensure that the staff
of the program includes, at minimum:
(1) An AOT program director;
(2) A care coordination psychiatrist;
(3) A care coordination case manager; and
(4) A care coordination certified peer recovery specialist.
C. AOT Program Director.
(1) Minimum Qualifications. An AOT program director shall:
(a) Be a licensed mental health professional;
(b) Have at least 2 years of documented experience providing
direct services to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness; and
(c) Have at least 5 years of documented experience in human
services, 2 years of which shall include providing administrative or clinical
supervision.
(2) Responsibilities. An AOT Program Director is responsible for
the operational oversight of the program, including at minimum:
(a) Recruitment of AOT care coordination team staff;
(b) AOT program operations, including ensuring compliance with
regulatory, clinical, and operational standards; and
(c) Reporting of AOT program outcomes to the Department.
D. Care Coordination Team Psychiatrist.
(1) Minimum Qualifications. A care coordination team
psychiatrist shall possess active licensure in accordance with Health
Occupations Article, Title 14, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(2) Responsibilities. The care coordination team psychiatrist is
responsible for:
(a) Determining the recommended services to be included in an
AOT treatment plan;
(b) Providing testimony in court;
(c) Providing psychiatric services as specified in the AOT
treatment plan; and
(d) Providing oversight of the development of a plan for
continued treatment 30 days prior to the expiration of the AOT order.
E. Care Coordination Team Case Manager.
(1) Minimum Qualifications.
(a) A care coordination team case manager shall have at least 5
years of experience providing:
(i) Direct services to individuals with serious and persistent
mental illness; or
(ii) Mental health peer support services.
(b) A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field may be substituted
for 3 years of experience required under §E(1)(a) of this regulation.
(2) Responsibilities. The care coordination team case manager is
responsible for, at minimum:
(a) Reviewing information regarding the respondent's mental
health, social, familial, cultural, medical, developmental, legal, vocational,
and economic status to assist in the formulation of an AOT treatment plan;
(b) Providing reviewed information to the AOT care coordination
psychiatrist to inform the decision of services recommended for inclusion in
the AOT treatment plan;
(c) Identifying and making referrals to community-based
providers for the recommended services included in the AOT treatment plan;
(d) If included in the AOT treatment plan, providing case
management services as specified in the AOT treatment plan; and
(e) Thirty days prior to the expiration of the AOT order,
identifying and making referrals to community-based providers for development
of a plan for continued treatment.
F. Care Coordination Team Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.
(1) Minimum Qualifications. A care coordination team certified
peer recovery specialist shall:
(a) Have a current certification as a peer recovery specialist
from the Board approved by the Department;
(b) Adhere to all requirements of the Board, including at
minimum:
(i) Formal training and education of the knowledge, skills and
abilities in each of the four domains identified by the Board; and
(ii) Adherence to the Ethics, Code of Conduct, Principles, and
Service Guidelines established by the Board; and
(c) Have at least 2 years of experience providing direct
services to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.
(2) Service Limitations. A certified peer recovery specialist
may not perform clinical treatment services or functions unless otherwise
licensed in accordance with Health Occupations Article, Annotated Code of
Maryland.
(3) Responsibilities. A care coordination team certified peer
recovery specialist is responsible for, at minimum:
(a) Engagement of the respondent for AOT treatment plan
development;
(b) If included in the AOT treatment plan, providing peer
support services as specified by the AOT treatment plan; and
(c) Thirty days prior to the expiration of the AOT order,
engagement with the respondent to assist with the development of a plan for
continued treatment.
.05 AOT Staff
Training.
A. The Department shall be responsible for:
(1) Defining required training components;
(2) Overseeing the development of required training; and
(3) Communicating the training availability and requirements to
the AOT program.
B. The AOT program staff shall complete training required by the
Department.
.06 AOT Program —
Managing Conflicts of Interest.
A. An individual may not develop an AOT treatment plan for a
respondent if the individual is:
(1) Currently treating the respondent;
(2) Filed the AOT petition; or
(3) The respondent has filed an objection with the Behavioral
Health Administration in the manner
specified by the Administration based on a prior treating relationship.
B. If a care coordination team member agrees to provide services
under the respondent’s AOT treatment plan for a program participant, the care
coordination team must address the conflict of interest of the dual-role
provider as follows:
(1) Prior to the court hearing, the care coordination team shall
identify all possible providers of the dual-role provider type who can treat
the respondent;
(2) A member of the AOT program other than the dual-role
provider must make contact with other service providers to explore referral
opportunities as a part of the development of the respondent’s AOT treatment
plan; and
(3) The AOT program shall list available providers in the
recommendations, including the dual-role provider, and disclose that the
dual-role provider is a member of the care coordination team or an owner or
employee of the provider organization.
C. If there is a conflict of interest with a dual-role provider,
during the respondent’s AOT hearing, the Court shall either:
(1) Address the potential conflict of interest; or
(2) Locate and assign another provider.
.07 AOT Eligibility.
A. The Court shall order a respondent to receive AOT based on a
finding by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent:
(1) Is 18 years old or older;
(2) Has a serious and persistent mental illness;
(3) Has demonstrated a lack of adherence with treatment for the
serious and persistent mental illness based on meeting at least one condition
in §B of this regulation;
(4) Based on the respondent’s treatment history and behavior at
the time the petition is filed, is in need of AOT in order to prevent a relapse
or deterioration that would create a substantial risk of serious harm to the
individual or harm to others;
(5) Is unlikely to adequately adhere to outpatient treatment on
a voluntary basis, as demonstrated by the respondent’s history of treatment
nonadherence in the 36-month period immediately preceding the filing of the
petition that is not due to financial, transportation, or language access
issues; and
(6) Is an individual for whom, in consideration of §A(1)—(5) of
this regulation, it is determined that AOT is the least restrictive alternative
to maintain the health and safety of the respondent.
B. Lack of Adherence with Treatment. A respondent shall be
determined to have demonstrated a lack of adherence with treatment for a
serious and persistent mental illness if the lack of adherence has:
(1) At least twice within the 36-month period immediately
preceding the filing of the petition:
(a) Been a significant factor in necessitating inpatient
admission to a psychiatric hospital for at least 48 hours; or
(b) Resulted in the receipt of psychiatric services in a
correctional facility; or
(2) At least once within the 36–month period immediately
preceding the filing of the petition:
(a) Resulted in an act of serious violent behavior toward self
or others; or
(b) Exhibited patterns or threats of, or attempts of, serious
physical harm to self or others.
C. Time that the respondent spent hospitalized or incarcerated
may not be included when calculating the time period under this regulation.
.08 Petition for AOT.
A. Petitioner. A petition for AOT may be made by the following:
(1) The director of a mental health program receiving State
funding under Health-General Article, Title 10, Subtitle 9, Annotated Code of
Maryland, or;
(2) An individual 18 years old or older who has a legitimate
interest in the welfare of the respondent.
B. The petition shall be accompanied by:
(1) An affidavit of a
psychiatrist in accordance with Regulation .09 of this chapter; and
(2) A Service Information Form in accordance with §C of this
regulation.
C. The Service Information Form shall detail:
(1) The last known residence or whereabouts of the respondent;
(2) Contact information for any individual who may be aware of
the location of the respondent; and
(3) Any additional information which may be helpful in the
service of the respondent.
.09 Psychiatrist
Affidavit for AOT.
A. The petition for AOT completed in accordance with Regulation
.08 of this chapter shall include a completed psychiatrist affidavit for AOT
stating that the psychiatrist:
(1) Is willing and able to testify at the hearing on the
petition;
(2) Has examined the respondent within 30 days before the date
of the petition; and
(3) Has concluded that the respondent meets the criteria for AOT
under Health-General Article, §10-6A-05, Annotated Code of Maryland.
B. The Department shall provide an affidavit form consistent
with Maryland Rule 1-304, which shall include the following:
(1) The name of the psychiatrist;
(2) The date that the psychiatrist examined the respondent;
(3) A statement that the psychiatrist is willing and able to
testify at the hearing;
(4) A statement by the psychiatrist which shall include:
(a) Disclosure of any financial interest in having the
respondent be a participant in AOT program;
(b) If applicable, affirmation that any conflict has been
disclosed to the respondent; and
(c) Verification that the psychiatrist is not related by blood
or marriage to the respondent or petitioner; and
(5) Space for the signature of the psychiatrist and the date and
time the affidavit is signed.
.10 AOT Treatment Plan.
A. The care coordination team shall develop an AOT treatment
plan and provide a copy in writing, no later than the date required by the
Court, to:
(1) The respondent;
(2) The respondent’s attorney; and
(3) If applicable and known, the respondent’s guardian and
health care agent.
B. An AOT treatment plan developed by the care coordination team
shall be:
(1) Recovery-oriented;
(2) Person-centered; and
(3) Consistent with evidence-based and evolving best practices
in the treatment of serious and persistent mental illness.
C. For each service listed in the AOT treatment plan, the name
of a community-based provider that has agreed to provide the service to the
respondent shall be identified to provide the service.
D. Medication.
(1) An AOT treatment plan may include medication.
(2) An AOT treatment plan may not include specific dosages or
frequency of medication to allow for maximum flexibility for the treatment
team.
E. Opportunity to Participate.
(1) The care coordination team shall provide the respondent with
a reasonable opportunity to participate in the development of the AOT treatment
plan.
(2) If identified by the respondent or otherwise known by the
care coordination team, the following individuals shall be given a responsible
opportunity to participate in the AOT treatment plan:
(a) The respondent’s guardian;
(b) The respondent’s health care agent; and
(c) Any other individual designated by the respondent.
F. If the respondent has executed an advance directive for
mental health services and provided it to the care coordination team, the care
coordination team shall honor any applicable directions for outpatient
treatment included in the advance directive for mental health services in the
development of the AOT treatment plan in accordance with Health-General
Article, §5–602, Annotated Code of Maryland.
G. The AOT treatment plan shall incorporate all outpatient
treatment services that are determined to be essential and available for the
maintenance of the respondent’s health and safety.
H. The AOT treatment plan shall include, at minimum:
(1) Case management services;
(2) The services of a treating psychiatrist; and
(3) The services of a certified peer recovery specialist.
I. The Department shall develop clinical guidance that
identifies the programs, provider types, and services that meet the mandatory
service requirements specified in this regulation.
J. The care coordination team psychiatrist, care coordination
team case manager, and care coordination team certified peer recovery
specialist shall make a good-faith effort to meet with the respondent during
the process of the AOT treatment plan development.
K. If the respondent is available and willing to meet with the
care coordination psychiatrist, the care coordination team psychiatrist shall
examine the respondent to inform the development of the AOT treatment plan.
L. The AOT treatment plan shall consist of age-appropriate,
gender-appropriate, and culturally informed services, to the extent feasible.
M. To select the recommended services for the AOT treatment
plan, the care coordination team psychiatrist may consider:
(1) Available assessments and recommendations from the
respondent’s existing treatment providers;
(2) Available assessments and recommendations resulting from
direct examination of the respondent conducted by the care coordination team;
(3) Any relevant credible information submitted by the
petitioner; and
(4) Treatment preferences communicated by:
(a) The respondent;
(b)The respondent’s guardian;
(c) The respondent’s health care agent; and
(d) Any individual designated by the respondent, including
preferred treatment service providers.
N. The respondent shall have an opportunity to voluntarily agree
to the AOT treatment plan.
O. If the parties agree to a treatment plan, the care
coordination team shall file a stipulated agreement with the Court that:
(1) Includes the agreed upon treatment plan; and
(2) Includes a proposed order for dismissal upon stipulated
terms.
P. If the respondent agrees to a treatment plan, and the
petitioner does not agree to the treatment plan, the care coordination team
shall file a stipulation with the Court that includes:
(1) The agreed-upon terms of the AOT treatment plan;
(2) Any terms that are contested between the parties, if known;
and
(3) A proposed AOT order.
Q. The care coordination team shall provide to the respondent,
counsel for the respondent, and the county attorney the AOT treatment plan and
the providers that are included in the treatment plan as set forth in
Health-General Article, §10–6A–06, Annotated Code of Maryland.
R. If the care coordination team updates the AOT treatment plan
or the providers included in the AOT treatment plan before the hearing
conducted under Health-General Article, §10–6A–07, Annotated Code of Maryland,
the care coordination team shall promptly notify the following individuals of
the change and the justification for the change:
(1) The respondent;
(2) The respondent’s attorney;
(3) The county attorney, if they represent the AOT team; and
(4) If applicable and known, the respondent’s guardian and
health care agent.
S. The care coordination team shall assist in connecting the
respondent to services that would help the respondent be successful in adhering
to the AOT treatment plan, including, but not limited to:
(1) Transportation;
(2) Housing;
(3) Accessibility services; and
(4) Other services that address the health–related social needs
of the respondent.
.11 Schedule of Hearing,
Notice of Hearing, and Rights.
A. When a petition for AOT that meets the requirements of Health-General Article, §§10-6A-03—04, Annotated Code of Maryland is filed, the Court shall issue a show cause order consistent with Maryland Rules.
B. Notice to the Respondent. The show cause order issued to the respondent shall be consistent with Health-General Article, §10–6A–07, Annotated Code of Maryland and Maryland Rules.
C. At the initial hearing, the care coordination team for the jurisdiction shall appear unless specifically ordered not to do so.
D. After the initial hearing, the care coordination team shall communicate with counsel for the respondent or the respondent, if unrepresented, to coordinate development of the treatment plan.
.12 AOT Hearings.
A. No later than 5 business days prior to the date of the
hearing, unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the AOT program staff shall:
(1) Designate expert witnesses, including the examining
psychiatrist and the testifying psychiatrist; and
(2) Provide a copy of the proposed AOT treatment plan to the
respondent and counsel for the respondent.
B. Hearing. The hearing shall proceed consistent with Maryland
Rules.
.13 AOT Orders.
A. The Court shall order or deny the petition in accordance with
Health-General Article, §10-6A-08, Annotated Code of Maryland.
B. The AOT order shall include information from the AOT
treatment plan presented to the Court under Health-General Article,
§10–6A–05—06, Annotated Code of Maryland that the Court finds by clear and
convincing evidence to be essential to the maintenance of the respondent's
health or safety.
C. An AOT order may not
be:
(1) The basis for the involuntary admission of the respondent to
a facility under Health-General Article, Title 10, Subtitle 6, Annotated Code
of Maryland; or
(2) Used as evidence of the incompetency of the respondent.
D. An AOT petition, order, or any documentation used in the
process of developing the treatment plan may not be provided in response to a
Public Information Act request.
.14 AOT Order
Modifications.
A. At any time during the period of an order for AOT, the
following may petition the Court to stay, vacate, or modify the AOT order:
(1) The petitioner;
(2) A care coordination team member; or
(3) The respondent.
B. An extension of the AOT order is a modification of the order
and may not exceed 1 year after the date of the order.
C. The respondent may voluntarily agree to modify the AOT order
by extending the order and, if so, the care coordination team shall notify the
Court of the modification.
D. The respondent under
an AOT order is not required to comply with a material change to the AOT
treatment plan unless:
(1) The material change is explicitly authorized in advance by
the terms of the order; or
(2) The Court on a finding by clear and convincing evidence
determines that the material change is essential to the maintenance of the
respondent’s health or safety.
.15 Reporting and
Program Outcome Requirements.
A. The Department shall submit an annual report in accordance with Health-General Article, §10–6A–12, Annotated Code of Maryland.
B. The AOT program shall provide the Department with program outcome data and information in accordance with Health-General Article, §10–6A–12, Annotated Code of Maryland, in the manner and frequency determined by the Department.
C. The AOT program shall provide information from the care
coordination team in accordance with Health-General Article, §10–6A–09—10,
Annotated Code of Maryland.
.16 Discharge from the
AOT Program.
A. AOT program participants shall be examined by a psychiatrist
within 30 days prior to the expiration of the AOT order.
B. If the psychiatrist deems a participant to continue to meet
eligibility for AOT, a new petition or an extension of the order may be filed.
C. Within 30 calendar days before the expiration of an AOT
order, the participant’s care coordination team shall provide the participant
with a plan for continued treatment.
D. The plan for continued treatment shall incorporate all
outpatient treatment services that are determined to be essential and available
for the maintenance of the participant’s health and safety
E. For each service listed in the plan for continued treatment,
a community–based provider that has agreed to provide the service to the
participant shall be identified to provide the service prior to the expiration
of the AOT order.
F. The plan for continued treatment shall consist of
age-appropriate, gender-appropriate, and culturally informed services, to the
extent feasible.
G. To develop the recommended services for the plan for
continued treatment, the care coordination team psychiatrist may consider:
(1) Any available assessments and recommendations from the
participant’s existing treatment providers;
(2) Any available assessments resulting from direct evaluation
of the participant conducted by the treatment plan providers; and
(3) Any treatment preferences communicated by the participant,
the participant’s guardian, the participant’s health care agent, and any
individual designated by the participant, including preferred treatment service
providers.
MEENA SESHAMANI, MD, PhD
Secretary of Health
Subtitle 38 BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS
Authority: Health Occupations Article, §13-101 and 13-206, Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Proposed Action
[26-064-P]
The Secretary of Health proposes to amend Regulations .01—.04
and adopt new Regulation .05 under COMAR 10.38.12 Dry Needling. This action was considered by the Board of
Physical Therapy Examiners at a public meeting held on February 17, 2026,
notice of which was given by publication on the Board’s website at
health.maryland.gov/bphte/Pages/index.aspx pursuant to General Provisions
Article, §3–302(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this action is to:
(1) Update certain definitions;
(2) Clarify minimum education and training requirements to practice dry needling;
(3) Add the authority for physical therapist assistants to practice dry needling under supervision;
(4) Establish a provisional registration for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to practice dry needling; and
(5) Add a new regulation for continuing education requirements.
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 [email protected]. Comments will be accepted through June 29, 2026. A public hearing has not been scheduled.
.01 Scope.
This chapter establishes standards for the provision of dry needling as an intervention performed by physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
.02 Definitions.
A. (text unchanged)
B. Terms Defined.
(1) “APTA” means the American Physical Therapy Association and
its:
(a) Academies;
(b) Sections; and
(c) State chapters.
[(1)] (2) (text unchanged)
(3) “CAPTE” means the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
(4) “Continuing education (CE)” means learning experiences that:
(a) Include a licensee’s direct participation; and
(b) Are designed to enhance the professional practice of
physical therapy and limited physical therapy.
(5) Continuing Education (CE) Hour.
(a)“CE hour” means a period of 60 minutes in which the licensee
is engaged in a learning activity.
(b)“CE hour” does not include any portion of continuing
education devoted to registration, breaks, social networking, or meals.
[(2)] (6) "Dry needling" means a physical therapy intervention, also known as intramuscular manual therapy, that:
(a) Involves the insertion of one or more solid needles, a mechanical device, into the muscle and related tissues to [affect] effect change in muscle and related tissues;
(b) [Requires ongoing evaluation, assessment, and re-evaluation of the impairments;
(c)] Is only utilized in parts of the body with neuromuscular or musculoskeletal links to the impairments; and
[(d)] (c) Is not performed for:
(i) (text unchanged)
(ii) Any purpose outside the scope of practice of physical therapy or limited physical therapy.
(7) “FSBPT” means the Federation of State Boards of Physical
Therapy.
(8) “Provider” means an individual or group who designs and
develops CE activities.
(9) “Provisional registration” means a temporary registration to
perform dry needling issued to a physical therapist or a physical therapist
assistant completing the education and training necessary for a registration to
perform dry needling in the State.
(10) “Registrant” means a physical therapist or a physical
therapist assistant registered with the Board to perform dry needling in the
State.
.03 Minimum Education and Training Necessary to Perform Dry Needling.
A. In order to perform dry needling, a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant shall have at least 80 total hours of instruction, which includes:
(1) [A total of at] At least 40 hours of instruction, of which a minimum of 10 hours shall be provided through in-person instruction, in the following dry needling-specific course content areas:
(a)—(f) (text unchanged)
(2) At least 40 hours of [practical,] hands-on instruction in the application and technique of dry needling, [under the supervision of] instructed by a licensed health care practitioner competent in dry needling procedures who has:
(a)—(b) (text unchanged)
B. The instruction required under §A(1) of this regulation shall be:
(1) [provided] Provided by a continuing education course sponsored by:
[(1)] (a) The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA);
[(2) The APTA of Maryland; or]
[(3)] (b) The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)[.];
(c) The United States Uniformed Services; or
(d) A CAPTE-accredited education program curriculum; or
(2) Provided by a continuing education course approved by the
Board.
C. A continuing education course taken before June 19, 2018 shall qualify for instruction if the same course, in substantially similar form, is later:
(1) [sponsored by the] Provided by a
continuing education course sponsored by:
(a) [The American Physical Therapy Association,] APTA;
(b) [the APTA of Maryland, or the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.] FSBPT; or
(c) The United States Uniformed Services; or
(2) Provided by a continuing education course approved by the
Board.
D. All instruction required under this regulation shall include an assessment of competency to perform dry needling that is completed by the instructor.
[E. The instruction required under §A(1) of this regulation shall be offered:
(1) In person at a face-to-face session; or
(2) In real time through electronic means that allow for simultaneous interaction between the instructor and the participants.
F. A physical therapist may not fulfill any portion of the practical, hands-on instruction required under §A(2) of this regulation with online or distance learning.]
[G.] E. A physical therapist assistant shall [have practiced] be licensed to practice limited physical therapy for at least 2 years before [performing] being eligible to take the education and training necessary to register to perform dry needling in the State.
[H.] F. Registration.
(1) A physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant shall be registered with the Board [as having the appropriate education and training required by this regulation] before the physical therapist or the physical therapist assistant may [practice] perform dry needling.
(2) In order to be registered to [practice] perform dry needling, a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant shall:
(a) Submit a completed application on a form [supplied] approved by the Board; and
(b) (text unchanged)
G. Provisional Registration.
(1) The Board may issue a provisional registration to perform
dry needling to a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant who has
completed at least 10 hours of in-person instruction required under §A(1) of
this regulation and 10 hours of hands-on instruction required under §A(2) of
this regulation, provided that the physical therapist or physical therapist
assistant:
(a) Completes the remaining 60 hours of instruction required
under §A of this regulation within 2 years of issuance of the provisional
registration; and
(b) Limits practice under the provisional registration to their
dry needling competencies that have been obtained at any given time.
(2) A provisional registration automatically lapses if the
registrant does not complete the remaining 60 hours of instruction required
under §A of this regulation within 2 years of issuance of the provisional
registration.
(3) An applicant for a provisional registration to perform dry
needling shall:
(a) Submit a completed application on a form approved by the
Board; and
(b) Pay a registration fee as established by COMAR 10.38.07.
[I.] H. A physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant who [practices] performs dry needling without the education and training required by this regulation or who does not register with the Board shall be subject to discipline pursuant to COMAR 10.38.10.04A(4).
[J. This regulation shall take effect October 1, 2018.]
.04 Standards of Practice
in Performing Dry Needling.
A. A [physical therapist] registrant shall:
(1) (text unchanged)
(2) Obtain [written] documented informed consent, as defined in Health-General Article, §19-713.6(a), Annotated Code of Maryland, specific to dry needling [that shall be included in the patient’s medical record].
B. A [physical therapist] registrant shall perform dry needling in a manner consistent with standards set forth in the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Act, Labor and Employment Article, Title 5, Annotated Code of Maryland.
C. A [physical therapist] registrant shall document the provision of dry needling services in accordance with the documentation requirements of COMAR 10.38.03.02-1.
D. A [physical therapist] registrant who [practices] performs dry needling in a manner inconsistent with the standards of practice enumerated in this regulation shall be subject to discipline pursuant to COMAR 10.38.10.04A(14).
E. [Dry needling is not within the scope of practice of limited physical therapy and shall only be performed by a licensed physical therapist] A registrant shall:
(1) Exercise sound professional judgment in the practice of dry
needling; and
(2) Work within their competency.
F. A physical therapist assistant who is registered to perform
dry needling may only perform dry needling under the ongoing supervision of a
physical therapist who is also registered to perform dry needling.
.05 Dry Needling
Continuing Education Course Approval.
To obtain approval for a dry needling continuing education
course, a provider shall:
A. Submit the following information to the Board 6 weeks before
the course commencement date:
(1) An application on a Board-approved application form,
accompanied by any required fee set forth in COMAR 10.38.07;
(2) An hour-by-hour agenda detailing the number of hours
required under Regulation .03A of this chapter;
(3) A course description;
(4) Learning outcomes or instructional objectives of the course;
(5) Curriculum vitae for each instructor describing the
instructor’s competence in the subject matter;
(6) If the continuing education is part of the hands-on
instruction required pursuant to Regulation .03A(2) of this chapter, proof of
the instructor being a licensed health care practitioner competent in dry
needling procedures who has:
(a) Completed the requisite course work under Regulation .03A of
this chapter; and
(b) Performed dry needling for at least 5 years; and
(7) If an instructor is not licensed by the Board or does not
hold a Maryland compact privilege and plans to practice physical therapy in
conjunction with the course, an application for a restricted license obtained
from the Board; and
B. Meet the requirements for continuing education course
approval set forth under COMAR 10.38.08.04.
MEENA SESHAMANI, MD, PhD
Secretary of Health
Subtitle 63 COMMUNITY-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
10.63.07 Outpatient Civil Commitment (OCC) Pilot Program
Authority: Health-General Article, §§7.5-205 and §7.5-205.1, Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Proposed Action
[26-065-P]
The Secretary of Health proposes to repeal existing Regulations .01—.14
under COMAR 10.63.07 Outpatient Civil Commitment (OCC) Pilot Program.
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this action is to repeal existing provisions for the Outpatient Civil Commitment Pilot Program which is set to sunset on June 30, 2026 to align with newly established criteria for the approval and implementation of assisted outpatient programs in accordance with HB576/SB453 (2024) Mental Health - Assisted Outpatient Treatment Programs.
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 [email protected]. Comments will be accepted through June 29, 2026. A public hearing has not been scheduled.
MEENA SESHAMANI, MD, PHD
Secretary of Health
Title 15
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Subtitle 03 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
15.03.08 Registration of Commercial Weighing and Measuring Devices
Authority: Agriculture Article, §§11-204.1—11-204.7, Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Proposed Action
[26-043-P]
The Maryland Department of Agriculture proposes to amend
Regulations .01 and .05 under COMAR 15.03.08 Registration of
Commercial Weighing and Measuring Devices.
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this action is to:
(1) Reduce the weights and measures registration fee for Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) that is used for commercial purposes (i.e., equipment that is used to transfer electrical energy to an electric vehicle wherein a statement of measure is used as a basis for sale or upon which a charge for service is based);
(2) Alter the name of this category of equipment to "Public-Facing Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment"; and
(3) Define this term to further clarify that the registration fee is only applicable to EVSE that is publicly available to fuel an electric vehicle where a transaction of monetary value occurs.
Estimate of Economic Impact
I. Summary of Economic Impact. The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is authorized to set reasonable fees pertaining to the registration of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) used for commercial purposes (i.e., EVSE used specifically to transfer electrical energy to an electric vehicle wherein a statement of measure is used as a basis for sale or upon which a charge for service is based). MDA is proposing to reduce the existing per-port registration fee for EVSE by 50 percent
MDA anticipates this fee reduction will have a positive impact on regulated industries, related sectors, and the public. Specifically, the reduced per-port registration fee is expected to:
(1) Support the continued growth of the EVSE industry in Maryland; and
(2) Help maintain a reliable network of accurate charging stations across the State, benefiting electric vehicle drivers and strengthening consumer confidence.
II. Types of Economic Impact.
|
Impacted Entity |
Revenue
(R+/R-) Expenditure
(E+/E-) |
Magnitude |
|
A. On issuing agency: |
|
|
|
Maryland Department of Agriculture |
(R-) |
Meaningful |
|
B. On other State agencies: |
NONE |
|
|
C. On local governments: |
|
|
|
Local Govts. that won/operate EVSE |
(E-) |
Indeterminable |
|
|
Benefit
(+) Cost
(-) |
Magnitude |
|
D. On regulated industries or trade groups: |
|
|
|
(1) Registered Service Agents |
(+) |
Indeterminable |
|
(2) EVSE Industry |
(+) |
Meaningful |
|
E. On other industries or trade groups: |
NONE |
|
|
F. Direct and indirect effects on public: |
|
|
|
Owners/Operators of electric vehicles |
(+) |
Indeterminable |
III. Assumptions. (Identified by Impact Letter and Number from Section II.)
A. The MDA is proposing to reduce by 50 percent the per-port registration fee for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) used for commercial purposes (i.e., EVSE used for the ‘retail sale’ of electricity as a motor fuel). Specifically, MDA is proposing to reduce the existing $150 per-port registration fee to $75. MDA is not modifying the July 1, 2026 deadline for EVSE registration and payment of the fee that it previously established.
For FY 2027, MDA estimates that this 50 percent fee reduction will decrease its revenue by approximately $187,500. This estimate is based on the following assumptions:
(1) There are approximately 2,500 public facing commercial EVSE ports in the State; and
(2) The number of fee-eligible ports is expected to increase by 500 in the next year.
While MDA estimates continued EVSE growth over the next several fiscal years, the increased revenue that it otherwise would have seen from this growth will be significantly reduced due to this fee reduction.
C. The proposed registration fee reduction will benefit local governments that own and operate electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) used for commercial purposes. More specifically, the proposed per port 50 percent fee reduction will lower their total operational expenses and likely support the growth of additional charging infrastructure.
D(1). The proposed per port 50 percent registration fee reduction will have a positive impact on service persons and agencies registered with the Maryland Department of Agriculture (i.e., persons registered with MDA under COMAR 15.03.11 that are engaged in the maintenance and repair of weighing and measuring devices). MDA anticipates that these persons will see an increase in business as more charging stations continue to be installed.
D(2). The proposed registration fee reduction will have a positive impact on the regulated EVSE industry (e.g., entities that own, operate, and maintain charging stations used for commercial purposes in the State). More specifically, the proposed per port 50 percent fee reduction will lower the operational expenses of each EVSE entity owning/operating/maintaining charging stations used for commercial purposes in the State. This reduction is also likely to enable the industry to install additional EVSE charging stations throughout the State, growing the industry.
F. The general public—and, in particular—the owners and operators of electric vehicles—will benefit from the proposed 50 percent reduction in fees. This reduction will support the growth of the EVSE charging network, which in turn will facilitate the installation of commercial public-facing charging stations available for electric vehicle charging.
Economic Impact on Small Businesses
The proposed action has a meaningful economic impact on small
businesses. An analysis of this economic impact follows:
The proposed action's impact on the EVSE industry (that being, businesses that own/operate EVSE charging stations for commercial use), lowering their operational expenses, will be positive and meaningful (albeit, few businesses that own/operate public-facing EVSE charging stations are small businesses). The proposed action's impact on registered service agents, many of which are small businesses - will likewise be positive (albeit, indeterminable). This impact stems from the expected growth of the EVSE charging network in the State. Finally, this growth may include the installation of additional charging stations in parking areas near small businesses, potentially creating a positive economic impact for them too.
Impact on Individuals with Disabilities
The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.
Opportunity for Public Comment
Comments may be sent to Alison L. Wilkinson, Chief of Weights and Measures, Maryland Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland 21401, or call 410-841-2706, or email to [email protected]. Comments will be accepted through June 29, 2026. A public hearing has not been scheduled.
.01 Definitions.
A. (text unchanged)
B. Terms Defined.
(1)—(2) (text unchanged)
(3) “Public-Facing
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment” means a device publicly available to fuel an electric vehicle where a
transaction of monetary value occurs.
[(3)](4)—[(4)](5) (text
unchanged)
.05 Fees for Classes of Weights and Measures.
The Department's fees for registering each
class of weight and measure used for commercial purposes under this subtitle
are as follows:
A.—P (text
unchanged)
Q. [Electrical]
Public-Facing Electric Vehicle [Service] Supply Equipment—[$150]
$75 per port;
R.—S. (text
unchanged)
KEVIN ATTICKS
Secretary 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 Proposed Action
[26-031-P]
The Maryland Department of Agriculture proposes to amend
Regulations .03 and .05 under COMAR 15.20.07 Agricultural
Operation Nutrient Management Plan Requirements.
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this action is to amend existing regulations governing agricultural nutrient management plan requirements. Under existing regulations, a person who operates an agricultural operation must update the operation’s nutrient management plan at least once every 3 years. The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is proposing to increase this timeframe for the following two types of agricultural operations:
(1) Pasture-only operations; and
(2) No-land operations (i.e., an operation that has no land available to spread nutrients for the production of agricultural crops).
The majority of no-land operations subject to this amendment are Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs). Specifically, for no-land and pasture-only agricultural operations, MDA is proposing to increase the timeframe for plan updates to once every 5 years (which is same time frame for a CAFO permit). The Maryland Department of the Environment approves of this change.
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 Dwight Dotterer, Administrator Nutrient Management Program, Maryland Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland 21041, or call (410) 841-5877, or email to [email protected]. Comments will be accepted through June 29, 2026. A public hearing has not been scheduled.
.03
Definitions.
A. (text unchanged)
B. Terms Defined.
(1)—(11) (text unchanged)
(12) “No-land operation”
means an agricultural operation that has no land available to spread nutrients
for the production of agricultural crops. These operations may include:
(a) Concentrated Animal Feeding
Operations as defined by Environment Article, Title 9, Subtitle 3, Part IV,
Annotated Code of Maryland, and regulations adopted thereunder;
(b) Maryland Animal Feeding
Operations as defined by Environment Article, Title 9, Subtitle 3, Part IV,
Annotated Code of Maryland, and regulations adopted thereunder; and
(c) Any other livestock
operation that has at least eight animal units defined as 1,000 pounds of live
animal weight per animal unit or $2,500 gross annual income.
[(12)] (13) “Nutrient management
plan” means a plan prepared by a certified nutrient management consultant or
certified farm operator for an agricultural operation, including no-land
operations and pasture-only operations, to manage the amount, placement,
timing, and application of animal manure, fertilizer, biosolids, or other plant
nutrients in order to:
(a)—(b) (text unchanged)
[(13)](14) (text unchanged)
(15) “Pasture-only
operation” means an agricultural operation that has livestock on pasture and
does not collect or spread chemical fertilizer or any organic nutrients. These
operations include any
livestock operation that has at least eight animal units defined as 1,000
pounds of live animal weight per animal unit or $2,500 gross annual income.
[(14)](16)—[(16)](18)
(text unchanged)
.05
Nutrient Management Plan Implementation Requirements.
A.—C. (text unchanged)
D. Plan Maintenance,
Updates, and Revisions.
(1) Except as provided in
§D(2) and (3) of this regulation, at least once every 3 years from the
date that the current plan was prepared, the operator shall revise and update
the plan.
(2) (text unchanged)
(3) An operator who has a
no-land operation or
pasture-only operation shall, at least once every 5 years from the date the
current plan was prepared, revise and update the plan.
[(3)](4)—[(4)](5)
(text unchanged)
KEVIN ATTICKS
Secretary of Agriculture
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
PUBLIC NOTICE
2026 Recreational Black Sea Bass Fishery — Effective 4/19/2026
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. This notice supersedes all
previous public notices opening or closing the recreational black sea bass
fishery. Effective 12:01 a.m. April 19, 2026:
SEASON
●
In State
waters, the season is open May 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. It is closed
all other dates.
●
In
federal waters, the season is open May 15, 2026 through September 30, 2026. It
is closed all other dates.
CATCH LIMIT
●
In State
waters, anglers may keep up to 15 black sea bass per person per day.
●
In
federal waters, anglers may keep up to 5 black sea bass per person per day.
MINIMUM SIZE
●
In State
waters, the minimum size is 12-1/2 inches, excluding the tail filament.
●
In
federal waters, the minimum size is 15 inches, excluding the tail filament.
DEFINITIONS
“Federal waters” are
all waters of the Atlantic Ocean beginning three nautical miles from the coast
and extending to 200 miles from the coast.
“State waters” are
all waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries, as well as all
waters of the Atlantic Ocean within three nautical miles of the coast, its
coastal bays and their tributaries.
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. The rules in federal waters differing from the rules in State waters is
due to the delayed approval of the Recreational Measures Setting Process
Framework by NOAA (See Federal Waters Management below).
WHO THIS NOTICE
AFFECTS
●
This
applies to all individuals who catch black sea bass recreationally.
●
Please
note: If you have a federal
Black Sea Bass - Charter/Party permit, you must follow the more restrictive
federal rules even if you are fishing in State waters.
FEDERAL WATERS
MANAGEMENT
NOAA’s National
Marine Fisheries Service may modify or waive the measures that apply to federal
waters. An updated notice will be issued if NOAA makes changes to the rules
that apply to black sea bass in federal waters.
AUTHORITY
Code of Maryland
Regulations 08.02.05.21
JOSH KURTZ
Secretary of Natural Resources
[26-11-06]
PUBLIC NOTICE
Updated 2026 Recreational Black Sea Bass Fishery — Effective 5/2/2026
WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES
The Secretary of the
Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces modifications to the
recreational season, catch limit, and minimum size for black sea bass. This
notice supersedes all previous public notices pertaining to the 2026
recreational black sea bass fishery. The following rules are effective 12:01
a.m. May 2, 2026:
SEASON
The season is open
May 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. It is closed all other dates.
CATCH LIMIT
Anglers may keep up
to 15 black sea bass per person per day.
MINIMUM SIZE
The minimum size is
12-1/2 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. The Department
previously issued a notice that reflected differing rules in State and federal
waters due to the delayed approval of the Recreational Measures Setting Process
Framework by NOAA. NOAA has since approved the framework; therefore the rules
in federal waters now mirror those in State waters.
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
[26-11-05]
PUBLIC NOTICE
Commercial Horseshoe Crab Fishery —
Effective 5/1/2026
WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES
The Secretary of the
Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the quota, season, and catch
limits for the 2026 — 2027 commercial horseshoe crab fishery.
QUOTA
The annual total
allowable landings of male horseshoe crabs for the commercial fishery is
255,980. There is no female harvest permitted.
SEASON AND CATCH LIMITS
1. An individual may not land more than 25
male horseshoe crabs unless they are in possession of a valid horseshoe crab
landing permit.
2. A permittee shall harvest horseshoe crabs
according to the tier specified on their horseshoe crab landing permit.
|
Male Horseshoe Crab Season and Daily Limits
by Permit Type |
||||||
|
Dates |
Area Open to Harvest |
No Per mit |
Tier 1 |
Tier 2 |
Tier 3 |
Tier 4 |
|
May 1, 2026 through June 7, 2026 |
Closed |
No Harvest Allowed |
||||
|
June 8, 2026 through July 5, 2026 |
Atlantic Ocean between 1 and 3 miles from the coast Maryland’s coastal bays and their tidal tributaries |
25 |
150 |
150 |
150 |
150 |
|
July 6, 2026 through November 30, 2026 |
All Maryland waters |
25 |
150 |
200 |
1,500 |
2,500 |
|
December 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027 |
Closed |
No Harvest Allowed |
||||
WHY IS THIS NECESSARY
This is necessary to
implement the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Interstate Fishery
Management Plan for Horseshoe Crabs.
WHO THIS NOTICE AFFECTS
This applies to all
individuals who catch horseshoe crabs commercially.
EFFECTIVE TIME AND DATE
This notice is
effective at 12:01 a.m. May 1, 2026.
AUTHORITY
Code of Maryland
Regulations 08.02.10.01G.
JOSH KURTZ
Secretary of Natural Resources
[26-11-08]
PUBLIC NOTICE
Commercial Spiny Dogfish Landing Limits — Effective 5/1/2026
WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES
The
Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the catch
limits for the 2026 — 2027 commercial spiny dogfish fishery. Effective 12:01
a.m. May 1, 2026, the commercial catch limits of spiny dogfish are as follows:
1.
For an individual licensed to catch finfish: 1,000 pounds per
vessel per day caught from Maryland waters.
2.
For an individual licensed to catch finfish and who possesses a
Maryland striped bass permit that has been registered in the Atlantic Ocean
fishery:
a.
That does not currently hold a federal spiny dogfish permit from
the National Marine Fisheries Service: 2,500 pounds per vessel per day caught
from Maryland waters; or
b.
That also holds a federal spiny dogfish permit from the National
Marine Fisheries Service: 2,500 pounds per vessel per day regardless of whether
the fish were caught from Maryland waters and/or federal waters of the
Exclusive Economic Zone.
3.
For an individual licensed to catch finfish and who possesses a
Maryland spiny dogfish landing permit:
a.
That does not currently hold a federal spiny dogfish permit from
the National Marine Fisheries Service: 10,000 pounds per vessel per day caught
from Maryland waters; or
b.
That also holds a federal spiny dogfish permit from the National
Marine Fisheries Service: may not exceed the federal trip limit as established
at 50 CFR 648, regardless of whether the fish were caught from Maryland waters
and/or federal waters of the Exclusive Economic Zone.
WHY THIS IS NECESSARY
This
is necessary to implement the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Spiny Dogfish.
WHO THIS NOTICE AFFECTS
This
applies to all individuals who catch spiny dogfish commercially.
AUTHORITY
Code
of Maryland Regulations 08.02.05.24
Josh Kurtz
Secretary of Natural Resources
[26-11-03]
PUBLIC NOTICE
2026 Summer Flounder Fishery — Effective 4/19/2026
WHAT THIS NOTICE
DOES
The Secretary of the
Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces modifications to the season,
catch limit, and minimum size for the 2026 summer flounder fishery. The
following rules are effective 12:01 a.m. April 19, 2026:
RECREATIONAL
SEASON
●
In State
waters, the season is open January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026.
●
In
federal waters, the season is open May 8 – September 30, 2026. It is closed all
other dates.
RECREATIONAL
MINIMUM SIZE
●
In State
waters:
○
The
minimum size is 16 inches from January 1, 2026 through May 31, 2026.
○
The
minimum size is 17-1/2 inches from June 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
●
In
federal waters, the minimum size is 18-1/2 inches at all times when the season
is open.
RECREATIONAL CATCH
LIMIT
●
In State
waters, anglers may keep up to 4 fish per person per day.
●
In
federal waters, anglers may keep up to 3 fish per person per day.
COMMERCIAL MINIMUM
SIZE
●
In State
waters:
○
Hook and
Line:
■
The
minimum size is 16 inches from January 1, 2026 through May 31, 2026.
■
The
minimum size is 17-1/2 inches from June 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
○
Gear
other than Hook and Line: The minimum size is 14 inches.
●
In
federal waters:
○
Hook and
Line: The minimum size is 18-1/2 inches.
○
Gear
other than Hook and Line: The minimum size is 14 inches.
DEFINITIONS
“Federal waters” are
all waters of the Atlantic Ocean beginning three nautical miles from the coast
and extending to 200 miles from the coast.
“State waters” are
all waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries, as well as all
waters of the Atlantic Ocean within three nautical miles of the coast, its
coastal bays and their tributaries.
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. The rules in
federal waters differing from the rules in State waters is due to the delayed
approval of the Recreational Measures Setting Process Framework by NOAA (See
Federal Waters Management below).
WHO THIS NOTICE
AFFECTS
●
This
applies to all individuals who catch summer flounder recreationally or
commercially.
●
Please
note: If you have a federal
Summer Flounder - Charter/Party permit, you must follow the more restrictive
federal rules even if you are fishing in State waters.
FEDERAL WATERS
MANAGEMENT
NOAA’s National
Marine Fisheries Service may modify or waive the measures that apply to federal
waters. An updated notice will be issued if NOAA makes changes to the rules
that apply to summer flounder in federal waters.
AUTHORITY
Code of Maryland
Regulations 08.02.05.12
JOSH KURTZ
Secretary of Natural Resources
[26-11-06]
PUBLIC NOTICE
Updated 2026 Summer Flounder Fishery Rules — Effective 5/2/2026
WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES
The
Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces
modifications to the season, catch limit, and minimum size for the 2026 summer
flounder fishery. This notice supersedes all previous public notices pertaining
to the 2026 summer flounder fishery. The following rules are effective 12:01
a.m. May 2, 2026:
RECREATIONAL SEASON
The season is open
January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
RECREATIONAL MINIMUM SIZE
·
The
minimum size is 16 inches from January 1, 2026, through May 31, 2026.
·
The
minimum size is 17-1/2 inches from June 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
RECREATIONAL CATCH LIMIT
Anglers may keep up
to 4 fish per person per day.
COMMERCIAL MINIMUM SIZE
·
Hook
and Line:
o
The
minimum size is 16 inches from January 1, 2026, through May 31, 2026.
o
The
minimum size is 17-1/2 inches from June 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
·
Gear
other than Hook and Line: The minimum size is 14 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.
The Department previously issued a notice that reflected differing rules in
State and federal waters due to the delayed approval of the Recreational
Measures Setting Process Framework by NOAA. NOAA has since approved the
framework; therefore the rules in federal waters now mirror those in State
waters.
WHO THIS NOTICE AFFECTS
This applies to all
individuals who catch summer flounder recreationally or commercially.
AUTHORITY
Code of Maryland
Regulations 08.02.05.12
JOSH KURTZ
Secretary of Natural Resources
[26-11-07]
SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION
Projects Approved for Consumptive Uses of Water
AGENCY:
Susquehanna River Basin Commission.
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY: This
notice lists Approvals by Rule for projects by the Susquehanna River Basin
Commission during the period set forth in DATES.
DATES:
April 1 – 30, 2026.
ADDRESSES:
Susquehanna River Basin Commission, 4423 North Front Street, Harrisburg,
PA 17110-1788.
FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT: Jason E. Oyler, General Counsel and Secretary
to the Commission, telephone: (717)
238-0423, ext. 1312; fax: (717)
238-2436; e-mail: [email protected].
Regular mail inquiries may be sent to the above address.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
notice lists the projects, described below, receiving approval for the
consumptive use of water pursuant to the Commission’s approval by rule process
set forth in 18 CFR §§ 806.22 (e) and ( f ) for the time period specified
above.
Approvals By
Rule – Issued Under 18 CFR 806.22(e):
1.
Pittston Co-Packers Corp.; ABR-202604002; Pittston Township, Luzerne
County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 0.2450 mgd; Approval Date: April 9, 2026.
Approvals by
Rule - Issued Under 18 CFR 806.22(f):
1. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID:
Longacre Pad; ABR-201101029.R3; Jackson Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: April 9, 2026.
2. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID:
PU-AA Gerfin Price Pad; ABR-201102022.R3; Lenox Township, Susquehanna County,
Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: April 9, 2026.
3. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID:
RU-75-SGL A PAD; ABR-202102001.R1; Great Bend Township, Susquehanna County,
Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: April 9, 2026.
4. Seneca Resources Company, LLC; Pad ID:
Bathgate 766; ABR-202604001; Farmington Township, Tioga County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: April 9, 2026.
5. RENEWAL - Blackhill Energy LLC; Pad ID:
WENGER Pad; ABR-201008118.R3; Springfield Township, Bradford County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 4.9990 mgd; Approval Date: April 27, 2026.
6. RENEWAL - Coterra Energy Inc.; Pad ID:
BenediktK P1; ABR-202102003.R1; Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 5.0000 mgd; Approval Date: April 27, 2026.
7. RENEWAL - Coterra Energy Inc.; Pad ID:
ZickJ P1; ABR-201103020.R3; Lenox Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 5.0000 mgd; Approval Date: April 27, 2026.
8. RENEWAL - EOG Resources, Inc.; Pad ID:
OBERKAMPER Pad; ABR-201009004.R3; Springfield Township, Bradford County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 3.0000 mgd; Approval Date: April 27, 2026.
9. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID:
Burke; ABR-201103019.R3; Wilmot Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use
of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: April 27, 2026.
10. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID:
GU-X SEYMOUR PAD; ABR-201512010.R2; Stevens Township, Bradford County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: April 27, 2026.
11. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID:
Hayes Well Pad; ABR-201102034.R3; Silver Lake Township, Susquehanna County,
Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: April 27, 2026.
12. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID:
Herman Well Pad; ABR-201102035.R3; Franklin Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: April 27, 2026.
13. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID:
Knapik Well Pad; ABR-201102033.R3; Liberty Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: April 27, 2026.
14. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID:
NELSON UNIT PAD B; ABR-202103005.R1; Forks Township, Sullivan County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: April 27, 2026.
15. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID:
Sheldon Pad; ABR-201102028.R3; Jackson Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: April 27, 2026.
16. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID: W
& L Wilson Drilling Pad #1; ABR-201103014.R3; Lemon Township, Wyoming
County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: April 27,
2026.
17. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID:
WY-18 WEST PAD; ABR-201510008.R2; Eaton Township, Wyoming County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: April 27, 2026.
18. RENEWAL - Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC;
Pad ID: DEWING (05 100) R; ABR-201102020.R3; Warren Township, Bradford County,
Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: April 27, 2026.
19. RENEWAL - Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC;
Pad ID: Marshall Brothers Inc 731; ABR-201012057.R3; Jackson Township, Lycoming
County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: April 27,
2026.
20. RENEWAL - Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC;
Pad ID: Neal 375; ABR-201012053.R3; Union Township, Tioga County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: April 27, 2026.
21. RENEWAL - Diversified Production LLC; Pad
ID: Whippoorwill; ABR-201102024.R3; Shippen Township, Cameron County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 3.0000 mgd; Approval Date: April 28, 2026.
22. RENEWAL - EOG Resources, Inc.; Pad ID:
GROSS 1H Pad; ABR-201008098.R3; Springfield Township, Bradford County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 3.0000 mgd; Approval Date: April 28, 2026.
23. RENEWAL - EQT ARO LLC; Pad ID: COP Tr 728
D; ABR-201104001.R3; Cummings Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use
of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: April 28, 2026.
24. RENEWAL - EQT ARO LLC; Pad ID: Cynthia M
Knispel Pad A; ABR-201103038.R3; Cogan House Township, Lycoming County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: April 28, 2026.
25. RENEWAL - EQT ARO LLC; Pad ID: Eugene P
Nelson Pad A; ABR-201103036.R3; Cascade Township, Lycoming County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: April 28, 2026.
26. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID:
Sensinger; ABR-201104002.R3; Franklin Township, Bradford County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: April 28, 2026.
27. RENEWAL - Range Resources - Appalachia,
LLC; Pad ID: Bobst Mountain Hunting Club #18H - #23H Drilling Pad;
ABR-201103031.R3; Cogan House Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use
of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: April 28, 2026.
28. RENEWAL - Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC;
Pad ID: Wesneski 724; ABR-201007017.R3; Union Township, Tioga County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: April 28, 2026.
29. MODIFICATION - Coterra Energy Inc.; Pad
ID: GrosvenorD P1; ABR-20100333.R2.1; Dimock Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 6.5000 mgd; Approval Date: April 30, 2026.
30. RENEWAL - Diversified Production LLC; Pad
ID: Phoenix S; ABR-201012009.R3; Duncan Township, Tioga County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 3.0000 mgd; Approval Date: April 30, 2026.
31. RENEWAL - EQT ARO LLC; Pad ID: COP Tr 728
C; ABR-201104004.R3; Watson Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of
Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: April 30, 2026.
32. RENEWAL - EXCO Resources (PA), LLC; Pad
ID: Houseknecht Drilling Pad #1; ABR-201012014.R3; Davidson Township, Sullivan
County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 8.0000 mgd; Approval Date: April 30,
2026.
33. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID:
Barclay; ABR-201103044.R3; Franklin Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive
Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: April 30, 2026.
Authority: Public Law 91-575, 84 Stat. 1509 et seq.,
18 CFR parts 806 and 808.
JASON E. OYLER,
General Counsel and Secretary to the Commission.
Dated: May 7, 2026
[26-11-12]
Grandfathering Registration Notice
AGENCY:
Susquehanna River Basin Commission.
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY: This
notice lists Grandfathering Registration for projects by the Susquehanna River
Basin Commission during the period set forth in DATES.
DATES: April
1-30, 2026.
ADDRESSES:
Susquehanna River Basin Commission, 4423 North Front Street, Harrisburg,
PA 17110-1788.
FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT: Jason E. Oyler, General Counsel and Secretary
to the Commission, telephone: (717)
238-0423, ext. 1312; fax: (717)
238-2436; e-mail: [email protected]. Regular
mail inquiries may be sent to the above address.
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION: This notice lists GF Registration for
projects, described below, pursuant to 18 CFR Part 806, Subpart E, for the time
period specified above:
1. Danville Municipal
Authority – Public Water Supply System, GF Certificate No. GF-202010119,
Danville Borough, Montour County, Pa.; Susquehanna River; Reissue Date: April 21, 2026.
Authority: Public Law 91-575, 84 Stat. 1509 et seq.,
18 CFR parts 806 and 808.
JASON E. OYLER,
General Counsel and Secretary to the Commission.
Dated: May 7, 2026
[26-11-11]
AGENCY:
Susquehanna River Basin Commission.
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission will conduct its regular business
meeting on June 4, 2026 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 March 25, 2026 concerning its public hearing
on April 23rd, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
DATES: The
meeting will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
ADDRESSES: This
public meeting will be conducted in person and digitally from the Susquehanna
River Basin Commission at 4423 North Front Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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) Adoption of the FY2027 Budget
Reconciliation; 2) Approval of contract and grants; 3) Adoption of the Annual
Update to the Water Resources Program; 4) Adoption of Resolution 2026-04 for
the emergency certificate extension for the Village of Sidney; and 5) 31
actions on 15 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.
The
meeting will be conducted both in person and digitally at the Susquehanna River
Basin Commission, 4423 North Front Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The public is invited to attend the Commission’s business meeting. The public may
access the Business Meeting remotely via TEAMS: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27597128199779?p=BPmLJ0oIQEIjMPYvms; Meeting ID: 275 971 281 997 79; Passcode:
Y4Hx3cn9 or via telephone:
#1-929-777-2488, Phone Conf ID: 768 964 677#.
A public hearing
and written comment period was provided for the actions on the 15 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
June 1, 2026. 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.
JASON E. OYLER,
General Counsel and Secretary to the Commission
Dated: May 7, 2026
[26-11-10]
WATER AND SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION
Federal Consistency Determination
Geo-Technology
Associates, Inc
3445-A Box Hill
Corporate Center Drive
Abingdon, MD 21009
Add’l. Info: The
Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is providing notice of a request
for concurrence under the federal Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA).
Location: Intersection of Nottingham Road and West
Pulaski Highway (US 40) Elkton, Cecil County, MD.
On behalf of the
Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company (“ESNG”), Geo-Technology Associates, Inc
(“GTA”) has requested Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) Federal Consistency
Determination (FCD) to construct an above ground valve nest to enable internal
line inspections on a 6-inch diameter natural gas pipeline along US 40 in
Elkton, Maryland. The valve nest will be in a fenced and graveled pad, next to
the existing natural valve station within the same parcel. No impacts to
wetlands, wetland buffers, or the 100-year floodplain are proposed. The project
is not located within the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area.
The purpose of this
notice is to solicit comments from the public about the proposed work. At this
time, no decision has been made regarding a Federal consistency concurrence
determination. Written comments will be accepted until June 29, 2026.
Contact: Danielle Spendiff at [email protected] or 410-537-4023.
[26-11-15]
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.
MARYLAND INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION
Date and Time: June 18, 2026, 1— 4 p.m.
Place: This hearing will be held via Zoom.
Add'l. Info: The Maryland Insurance
Administration will conduct a public hearing on specific rate increase requests
being made by certain Long-Term Care Insurance carriers operating in Maryland.
The hearing will focus on a rate increase requests before the Maryland Insurance
Administration. In the individual long-term care market, this include a
requests from Continental Casualty Company, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Company, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Transamerica Life
Insurance Company. The purpose of the hearing is for insurance company
officials to explain the reasons for the rate increases, and for the MIA to
consider whether the proposed rate increase is in compliance with Maryland’s
laws and regulations relating to long-term care insurance. Interested
stakeholders will also have the opportunity to provide comments at the hearing.
Prior to the hearing, copies of each company’s actuarial memorandum will be
posted to the Maryland Insurance Administration’s website.
The hearing will be held via Zoom.
Thursday June 18, 2026
1—4 p.m.
The Zoom dial-in
information is below:
Dial-in Information:
ZoomGov Link:
https://maryland-insurance.zoomgov.com/j/1610551732
Dial-in: (646)
828-7666
Webinar ID: 161 055
1732
Information about the
Maryland Relay Service can be found at doit.maryland.gov/mdrelay
If you wish to provide
oral testimony, please RSVP to Nancy Muehlberger. Testimony will only be heard
from those who have RSVP’d in advance of the public hearing. Written comments
and RSVPs should be sent to Nancy Muehlberger by June 15, 2026, either by email
to [email protected] or by mail to 200 St. Paul Place, Suite 2700,
Baltimore, Md. 21202 or by fax to 410-468-2038.
Any questions
regarding this matter should be directed to Nancy Muehlberger, Analyst, by June
15, 2026 by email to [email protected].
For more information
on the hearing, please see the following link:
https://insurance.maryland.gov/Consumer/Pages/Long-Term-Care-Hearing-June-18-2026.aspx
Contact: Nancy Muehlberger 410-468-2050
[26-11-14]
MARYLAND STATE LOTTERY AND GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION
Date and Time: June 25, 2026, 10 a.m.—12 p.m.
Place: Montgomery
Business Park
1800 Washington Blvd Ste 330, Baltimore, MD
Add'l. Info: The meeting is in person and livestreamed. The link will be available on the website the day of the meeting - https://www.mdgaming.com/commission-meeting-6-25-2026/
Contact: Kathy Lingo 410-230-8790
[26-11-02]
BOARD OF WATERWORKS AND WASTE SYSTEMS OPERATORS
Date and Time: June 18, 2026, 10 a.m.—12 p.m.
Place: Meeting will be held via Google Meet.
Add'l. Info: Agenda and login information
are here:
https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/permits/EnvironmentalBoards/Pages/BWW_Meetings.aspx
Contact: J. Martin Fuhr 410-537-3588
[26-11-01]