Maryland Register

Issue Date: July 24, 2026

Volume 53 • Issue 15 • Pages 655 —678

IN THIS ISSUE

Governor

Regulatory Review and Evaluation

Regulations

Special Documents

General Notices

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Gail S. Klakring
Administrator, Division of State Documents
Office of the Secretary of State

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Maryland Register ..................................................................... 658

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Table of Pending Proposals ........................................................... 659

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08 Department of Natural Resources ..................................... 665

09 Maryland Department of Labor ......................................... 665

10 Maryland Department of Health ................................ 665, 667

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EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2026.13

Rescission of Executive Order 01.01.2026.12 . 662

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Maryland Commencing August 3, 2026 . 662

Regulatory Review and Evaluation

12 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

Notice of Opportunity for Public Review and Comment 663

Emergency Action on Regulations

15 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION

Agricultural Operation Nutrient Management
Plan Requirements . 664

17 DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT

PERSONNEL SERVICES AND BENEFITS

Leave . 664

Final Action on Regulations

08 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

General Wildlife Hunting Regulations . 665

09 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

REAL ESTATE COMMISSION

Residential Property Disclosure/Disclaimer
Statement 665

10 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

COMMUNITY-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Outpatient Civil Commitment (OCC) Pilot Program .. 665

11 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

MARYLAND AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood
Marshall Airport 666

Martin State Airport 666

Proposed Action on Regulations

10 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

MARYLAND HEALTH CARE COMMISSION

Procedural Regulations for Health Care Facilities
and Services . 667

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Licensure by Reciprocity . 668

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Examination and Post-Graduate Training . 668

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Social Work Practice . 669

Code of Ethics . 669

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Rules of Procedure for Board Hearings . 669

Licensure and Registration Examination —
Applicants Requiring Accommodations . 669

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Interscholastic Athletics in the State . 670

STUDENTS

General Regulations . 674

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FISHING AND BOATING SERVICES

2026—2027 Commercial Oyster Rules—
Effective 7/4/2026— Public Notice . 675

2026—2027 Recreational Oyster Rules —
Effective 7/4/2026— Public Notice . 675

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SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION

Public Hearing . 676

WATER AND SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION

Water Quality Certification 24-WQC-0035 (R1) 677

General Notices

STATE COLLECTION AGENCY LICENSING BOARD

Public Meeting . 678

BOARD OF WATERWORKS AND WASTE SYSTEMS OPERATORS

Public Meeting (2) 678

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CLOSING DATES AND ISSUE DATES THROUGH
December 2026^†

Issue Date	Emergency and Proposed Regulations 5 p.m.*	Notices, etc. 10:30 a.m.	Final Regulations 10:30 a.m.
2026
August 7	July 20	July 27	July 29
August 21	August 3	August 10	August 12
September 4	August 17	August 24	August 26
September18**	August 31	September 4	September 9
October 2	September 14	September 21	September 23
October 16	September 28	October 5	October 7
October 30**	October 9	October 19	October 21
November 13	October 26	November 2	November 4
November30***	November 9	November 16	November 18
December 11	November 23	November 30	December 2
December28***	December 7	December 14	December 16

^† 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.

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

08.02.03.01 • 53:13 Md. R. 590 (6-26-26)

08.02.04.01, .02, .03, .08, .10, .12 • 53:13 Md. R. 590 (6-26-26)

08.02.05.14 • 53:12 Md. R. 533 (6-12-26)

08.02.05.19 • 53:13 Md. R. 590 (6-26-26)

08.02.07.02, .03 • 53:13 Md. R. 590 (6-26-26)

08.02.08.09 • 53:13 Md. R. 592 (6-26-26)

08.02.13.03, .05 • 53:10 Md. R. 461 (5-15-26)

08.02.25.02, .03 • 53:13 Md. R. 590 (6-26-26)

08.03.02.02, .27, .28, .30 • 53:12 Md. R. 534 (6-12-26)

08.03.03.03—.05, .07, .08 • 53:12 Md. R. 535 (6-12-26)

08.03.04.05 • 53:12 Md. R. 543 (6-12-26)

08.03.06.08 • 53:12 Md. R. 543 (6-12-26)

08.03.07.06., 12 • 53:12 Md. R. 543 (6-12-26)

08.03.10.02, .17 • 53:12 Md. R. 543 (6-12-26)

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)

09.12.50.02, .02-1, .03 • 53:13 Md. R. 593 (6-26-26) (ibr)

09.12.51.03, .04 • 53:13 Md. R. 593 (6-26-26) (ibr)

09.12.52.02—.04, .07—.12.17, .18 • 53:13 Md. R. 593 (6-26-26)

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)

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)

Subtitle 09 (2nd volume)

10.09.02.07 • 53:8 Md. R. 360 (4-17-26) (ibr)

10.09.10,. 01, .07,.08, .12—.15, .31 • 53:8 Md. R. 360 (4-17-26)

10.09.24.02,.05-5 • 53:13 Md. R. 599 (6-26-26)

10.09.67.01—.11 • 53:13 Md. R. 599 (6-26-26)

10.09.90.17 • 53:5 Md. R. 248 (3-06-26)

Subtitles 10—22 (3rd volume)

10.17.01.01—.03, .05—55 • 53:12 Md. R. 545 (6-12-26) (ibr)

10.21.32.01—.16 • 53:11 Md. R. 490 (5-29-26)

Subtitles 23—36 (4th volume)

10.24.01.03, .04 • 53:15 Md. R. 667 (7-24-26)

10.25.06.02, .05 • 53:13 Md. R. 604 (6-26-26)

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)

10.27.18.01,.02 • 52:12 Md. R. 609 (6-13-25)

10.27.26.02 • 52:12 Md. R. 609 (6-13-25)

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)

10.34.15.01 • 53:15 Md. R. 668 (7-24-26)

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)

10.40.01.05 • 53:15 Md. R. 668 (7-24-26)

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 • 53:15 Md. R. 669 (7-24-26)

10.42.02.02,06 • 52:14 Md. R 720 (7-11-25)

10.42.03.03, .06 • 53:15 Md. R. 669 (7-24-26)

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)

10.65.02.04—.06 • 53:15 Md. R. 669 (7-24-26)

10.65.07.02 • 52:14 Md. R 721 (7-11-25)

10.65.08.01, .02 • 53:15 Md. R. 669 (7-24-26)

10.65.12.01—.05 • 52:14 Md. R 721 (7-11-25)

10.67.01.01 • 53:13 Md. R. 599 (6-26-26)

10.67.03.08 • 53:9 Md. R. 425 (5-01-26)

10.67.03.10 • 53:13 Md. R. 599 (6-26-26)

10.67.04.02, .03-2, .20 • 53:9 Md. R. 425 (5-01-26)

10.67.04.04, .13 • 53:13 Md. R. 599 (6-26-26)

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

11.04.15.01—.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)

11.15.20.02, .04, .05 • 53:12 Md. R. 566 (6-12-26)

11.15.27.02, .04—.08 • 53:12 Md. R. 566 (6-12-26)

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.02.01.01 • 53:13 Md. R. 605 (6-26-26)

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.12.06.02, .03 • 53:13 Md. R. 606 (6-26-26)

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.06.03.02—.07, .09 • 53:15 Md. R. 670 (7-24-26)

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, .10-1 • 53:15 Md. R. 674 (7-24-26)

13A.08.01.10-1 • 53:3 Md. R. 127 (2-6-26)

14 INDEPENDENT AGENCIES

14.01.06.01—.04 • 53:12 Md. R. 567 (6-12-26)

14.01.07.01 • 53:13 Md. R. 607 (6-26-26)

14.01.07.02 • 53:13 Md. R. 608 (6-26-26)

14.17.01.01 • 53:13 Md. R. 610 (6-26-26)

14.17.05.05 • 53:13 Md. R. 610 (6-26-26)

14.17.10.03, .09, .10 • 53:13 Md. R. 610 (6-26-26)

14.17.12.03, .04 • 53:13 Md. R. 610 (6-26-26)

14.17.13.13 • 53:13 Md. R. 610 (6-26-26)

14.17.18.02, .07, .08 • 53:13 Md. R. 610 (6-26-26)

14.17.22.02,.09 • 53:13 Md. R. 610 (6-26-26)

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)

15.06.04.01—.07 • 53:2 Md. R. 81 (1-23-26)

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 • 53:13 Md. R. 613 (6-26-26)

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)

20 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

20.96.01.01—.08 • 53:13 Md. R. 614 (6-26-26)

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)

Subtitles 19—30 (Part 4)

26.21.01.01—.04, .07, .08, .10—.14, .18—.25, .27,.29 • 53:13 Md. R. 614 (6-26-26)

26.21.02.03—.06 • 53:13 Md. R. 614 (6-26-26)

26.21.03.05 • 53:13 Md. R. 614 (6-26-26)

26.21.04.03, .06,.09 • 53:13 Md. R. 614 (6-26-26)

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)

36.07.04.14 • 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)

The Governor

EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2026.13

Rescission of Executive Order 01.01.2026.12

Declaration of a State of Preparedness—Extreme Heat Event

WHEREAS, I, Wes Moore, Governor of the State of Maryland, issued Executive Order 01.01.2026.12 due to the impending threat of prolonged extreme heat potentially impacting critical infrastructure, the electric grid, public health and medical services throughout the State of Maryland;

WHEREAS, Having been advised by the Maryland Department of Emergency Management that the threat of prolonged extreme heat no longer exists as of Tuesday, July 7, 2026, and the related risks to Maryland residents have diminished;

NOW THEREFORE, I, WES MOORE, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF MARYLAND, HEREBY PROCLAIM THAT THE STATE OF PREPAREDNESS THAT EXISTED IN MARYLAND IS TERMINATED AND I HEREBY RESCIND EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2026.12 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.

GIVEN Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the State of Maryland, in the City of Annapolis, this 7th Day of July 2026.

WES MOORE
Governor

ATTEST:

SUSAN LEE
Secretary of State

[26-15-09]

EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2026.14

Proclamation Convening the General Assembly of Maryland in
Extraordinary Session at Annapolis, Maryland Commencing August 3, 2026

WHEREAS, The Moore-Miller Administration is committed to preserving Marylanders’ voting rights and fair representation, which form the foundation of our democracy, as these bedrock principles come under attack across the country;

WHEREAS, We are seeing coordinated efforts to weaken voting rights, dilute Black representation, and bend the rules of democracy for partisan gain, through the dismantling of the Voting Rights Act;

WHEREAS, Until this country adopts national redistricting reform, Maryland will fight to ensure that our State has the tools necessary to protect voters and defend fair representation, and

WHEREAS, My Administration is committed to working with the General Assembly to clarify the constitutional standards that govern the establishment of the State of Maryland’s federal congressional districts.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, WES MOORE, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME BY ARTICLE II, SECTION 16, OF THE MARYLAND CONSTITUTION AND THE LAWS OF MARYLAND, HEREBY PROCLAIM AND CONVENE A SPECIAL AND EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND TO COMMENCE ON AUGUST 3, 2026, IN THE STATE CAPITAL IN THE CITY OF ANNAPOLIS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PASSING LEGISLATION TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO CLARIFY AND REAFFIRM THAT THE PROVISIONS WHICH GOVERN THE REQUIREMENTS OF OUR STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS DO NOT APPLY TO MARYLAND’S CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS.

GIVEN Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the State of Maryland, in the City of Annapolis, effective this 17^th Day

of July 2026.

WES MOORE
Governor

ATTEST:

SUSAN C. LEE
Secretary of State

[26-15-10]

Title 10
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Subtitle 24 MARYLAND HEALTH CARE COMMISSION

10.24.01 Procedural Regulations for Health Care Facilities and Services

Authority: Health-General Article, §§19-109(a)(1) and (8), 19-116(b), 19-118(d), 19-120, 19-120.1, 19.120.2, and 19-126, et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Proposed Action

[26-089-P]

The Maryland Health Care Commission proposes to amend Regulations .03 and .04 under COMAR 10.24.01 Procedural Regulations for Health Care Facilities and Services. This action was considered by the Commission at an open meeting held on May 21, 2026, notice of which was given through publication in the Maryland Register, under General Provisions Article, §3-302(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this action is to amend the Procedural Regulations for Health Care Facilities and Services, COMAR 10.24.01, to align with legislation that was passed in 2026. Under current law, a person must obtain a certificate of need (CON) from the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) to establish an intermediate care facility (ICF), but no review is required for an existing ICF to add additional bed capacity. Senate Bill 444/House Bill 498 (Chs. 68 and 69) Certificate of Need – Intermediate Health Care Facilities (ICF) passed in the 2026 legislative session and allows MHCC to exempt a project seeking to establish or expand an ICF from the full CON review process. The exemption process requires an applicant to demonstrate that its project meets certain standards and serves the public interest. The Governor signed the bill on April 14, 2026, with an effective date of October 1, 2026. The legislative changes require the MHCC to amend the Procedural Regulations for Health Care Facilities and Services, COMAR 10.24.01.

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 Wynee Hawk, Director, Center for Health Planning, Maryland Health Care Commission, 4160 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215, or call 410-764-3261, or email to [email protected]. Comments will be accepted through August 24, 2026. A public hearing has not been scheduled.

Open Meeting

Final action on the proposal will be considered by the Maryland Health Care Commission during a public meeting to be held on September 17, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., at 4160 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland.

.03 Non-Coverage by Certificate of Need or Other Commission Approval.

A.—E. (text unchanged)

F. Change in Bed Capacity.

(1) A CON is not required to increase or decrease bed capacity if:

(a)—(e) (text unchanged)

(f) At least 45 days before increasing or decreasing bed capacity, written notice of the intent to change bed capacity is filed with the Commission, and the increase or decrease in bed capacity will occur in[:

(i) An] an existing general hospice that has a current license issued by the Secretary and involves an increase in bed capacity for the provision of inpatient hospice care under the facility’s current [license; or

(ii) An existing intermediate care facility that offers residential or intensive substance-related disorder treatment services for withdrawal management and treatment under the facility’s current license issued by the Secretary.] license.

(2) (text unchanged)

G.—K. (text unchanged)

.04 Exemption from Certificate of Need Review.

A. The Commission may exempt from the requirement of CON review and approval the following actions:

(1)—(4) (text unchanged)

(5) A capital expenditure that exceeds the review threshold for capital expenditure made as part of a consolidation or merger of two or more health care facilities, or conversion of a health care facility or part of a health care facility to a non-health-related use; [or]

(6) The establishment of a freestanding medical facility through the conversion of an acute general hospital, as provided in §F of this regulation and in [COMAR 10.24.19.04C.] COMAR 10.24.19.04C;

(7) The establishment of an intermediate care facility; or

(8) A change in the bed capacity at an intermediate care facility that has a current license issued by the Secretary to provide American Society of Addiction Medicine Level 3.7 substance use disorder treatment.

B.—F. (text unchanged)

JOAN GELRUD, RN
Chair

Subtitle 34 BOARD OF PHARMACY

10.34.15 Licensure by Reciprocity

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§12-205 and 12-305, Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Proposed Action

[26-100-P]

The Secretary of Health proposes to amend Regulation .01 under COMAR 10.34.15 Licensure by Reciprocity. This action was considered by the Board of Pharmacy at a public meeting held on April 15, 2026, notice of which was given by publication on the Board’s website pursuant to General Provisions Article, §3–302(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this action is to clarify and update examination requirements for licensure by reciprocity.

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 August 24, 2026. A public hearing has not been scheduled.

.01 Requirements.

A. An individual applying for licensure as a pharmacist by reciprocity shall:

(1)—(3) (text unchanged)

(4) Pass [the MPJE] one of the examinations in §B of this regulation; and

(5) (text unchanged)

B. Examination Requirements. An individual applying for licensure as a pharmacist by reciprocity shall pass either:

(1) The Maryland Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE); or

(2) The Uniform Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (UMPJE) and the Maryland law webinar.

[B.] C. (text unchanged)

MEENA SESHAMANI, MD, PhD
Secretary of Health

Subtitle 40 BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS

10.40.01 Examination and Post-Graduate Training

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§16-205(a)(1), 16-302(f), and 16-304, Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Proposed Action

[26-102-P]

The Secretary of Health proposes to amend Regulation .05 under COMAR 10.40.01 Examination and Post-Graduate Training. This action was considered by the Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners at a public meeting held on May 14, 2026, notice of which was given by publication on the Board’s website at health.maryland.gov/mbpme/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 remove and update obsolete language relating to post-graduate clinical training.

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

.05 Post-Graduate Clinical Training.

A. Except as otherwise provided in this regulation, an applicant who submits an application for a license [after January 1, 1990 shall demonstrate satisfactory completion of 2 years in a]:

(1) Shall submit the application no sooner than 3 months before the completion of the 3-year post-graduate medical education program in podiatric medicine and surgery approved by the Council on Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association, or its successor, and approved by the Board[, in order to be eligible for the examination.]; and

(2) May not be licensed by the Board until after the completion of the 3-year post-graduate medical education program.

B.—C. (text unchanged)

MEENA SESHAMANI, MD, PhD
Secretary of Health

Subtitle 42 BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS

Notice of Proposed Action

[26-103-P]

The Secretary of Health proposes to amend:

(1) Regulation .02 under COMAR 10.42.02 Social Work Practice; and

(2) Regulations .03 and .06 under COMAR 10.42.03 Code of Ethics.

This action was considered by the Board of Social Work Examiners at a public meeting held on May 8, 2026, notice of which was given by publication on the Board’s website at health.maryland.gov/bswe/Pages/default.aspx pursuant to General Provisions Article, §3–302(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this action is to clarify certain definitions and update responsibilities to clients and standards of practice under the Code of Ethics chapter.

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

10.42.02 Social Work Practice

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §19-205, Annotated Code of Maryland

.02 Definitions.

A. (text unchanged)

B. Terms Defined.

(1)—(7) (text unchanged)

(8) “Independent clinical practice” means the practice of licensed clinical social work without the requirement of social work supervision.

(9)—(20) (text unchanged)

10.42.03 Code of Ethics

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§1-212 and 19-101—19-502, Annotated Code of Maryland

.03 Responsibilities to Clients.

A. The licensee shall:

(1)—(3) (text unchanged)

(4) Prepare and disseminate to an identified colleague or record custodian a written plan for the transfer of clients and files in the event of the licensee's incapacitation, death, or termination of service; [and]

(5) Maintain documentation in the client's record which:

(a)—(f) (text unchanged)

(g) Ensures that no confidential information is disseminated and identities are protected when using technology to communicate or access client information[.]; and

(6) For social workers practicing with a licensed bachelor social worker (LBSW) or licensed master social worker (LMSW) license, without independent practice status, provide a notification to the client with the name and contact information of the social worker’s supervisor.

B. (text unchanged)

.06 Standards of Practice.

A. Professional Competence. The licensee shall:

(1)—(7) (text unchanged)

(8) Represent accurately the licensee’s professional qualifications, including in advertising and media platforms; and

(9) (text unchanged)

B.—D. (text unchanged)

MEENA SESHAMANI, M.D., Ph.D
Secretary of Health

Subtitle 65 BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY EXAMINERS

Notice of Proposed Action

[26-104-P]

The Secretary of Health proposes to amend:

(1) Regulations .04—.06 under COMAR 10.65.02 Rules of Procedure for Board Hearings; and

(2) Regulations .01 and .02 under COMAR 10.65.08 Licensure and Registration Examination—Applicants Requiring Accommodations.

This action was considered by the Board of Massage Therapy Examiners at a public meeting held on May 27, 2026, notice of which was given by publication on the Board’s website at health.maryland.gov/massage/Pages/home.aspx pursuant to General Provisions Article, §3-302(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this action is to remove obsolete language and add clarifying language.

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

10.65.02 Rules of Procedure for Board Hearings

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§6-206, 6-309, and 6-310; State Government Article, §10-206; Annotated Code of Maryland

.04 Pre-hearing Procedures.

A. (text unchanged)

B. Oaths and Subpoenas.

(1) The Board may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of physical evidence before it from witnesses upon whom process is served anywhere within the State as in civil cases in the circuit court of the county or of Baltimore City, by subpoena issued over the signature of the [President] Board’s Chair, [or] Secretary, or Executive Director and the seal of the Board.

(2) Upon a request by a party and statement under oath that the testimony or evidence is necessary to their defense, the Board shall issue a subpoena on their behalf.

C.—J. (text unchanged)

.05 Conduct of the Hearing.

A. Duties of Presiding Officer.

(1) (text unchanged)

(2) For purposes of a hearing under this chapter, [four Board members present and entitled to vote] a majority of the full authorized membership of the Board shall constitute a quorum.

(3) Board action shall be by majority vote of [all the members then serving] a quorum.

(4) The [President] Board’s Chair, or the [President’s] Chair’s designee, shall be the presiding officer, and shall have complete charge of the hearing, permit the examination of witnesses, admit evidence, rule on the admissibility of evidence, and adjourn or recess the hearing from time to time.

(5)—(6) (text unchanged)

B.—D. (text unchanged)

.06 Records and Transcripts.

A. (text unchanged)

B. If after a hearing, a licensee is found to have violated any of the provisions of Health Occupations Article, §6-308, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board shall be entitled to reimbursement of costs by the licensee including any or all of the following items:

(1)—(4) (text unchanged)

(5) Hearing-related per diems and expenses for Board members; [and]

(6) If the respondent requested an interpreter pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, the services rendered and any expenses incurred by the interpreter in accordance with State Government Article, §10-212.1(b)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland; and

[(6)] (7) (text unchanged)

10.65.08 Licensure and Registration Examination — [Special Needs] Applicants Requiring Accommodations

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§6-206 and 6-302, Annotated Code of Maryland

.01 Scope.

This chapter establishes the procedures to be followed by jurisprudence examination applicants who [have special needs] require accommodations because of a [handicap] disability or religious convictions.

.02 Eligibility Requirements.

A. (text unchanged)

B. The applicant shall send the request for modification and supporting documentation to the Board [by] with the application [deadline].

C. The Board reserves the right to review each [special needs] accommodation application and evaluate each on its individual merit.

D. The applicant may be required to bear the cost of special arrangements or procedures to accommodate the applicant’s [special] individual needs.

MEENA SESHAMANI, M.D., Ph.D
Secretary of Health

Title 13A
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Subtitle 06 SUPPORTING PROGRAMS

13A.06.03 Interscholastic Athletics in the State

Authority: Education Article, §§2-205 and 2-303(k), Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Proposed Action

[26-097-P]

The State Board of Education proposes to amend Regulations .02—.07 and .09 under COMAR 13A.06.03 Interscholastic Athletics in the State. This action was considered by the State Board of Education at its meeting on May 28, 2026.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this action is to update interscholastic athletic regulations related to participation eligibility, parity of competition within sport seasons, operational guidelines, and classifications, and administrative procedures related to school violations, appeals, and sanctioning of sport participation.

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 R. Andrew Warner, Maryland Department of Education, Director of Athletics, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, or call 410-767-0376, or email to [email protected]. Comments will be accepted through August 24, 2026. A public hearing has not been scheduled.

Open Meeting

Final action on the proposal will be considered by the State Board of Education during a public meeting to be held on September 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., at 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.

.02 Eligibility.

Student eligibility for participation in interscholastic athletics at the high school level shall be based on the following criteria:

A. Students shall be officially registered and attending the [member MPSSAA] school they are authorized to attend under regulations of the local school system[. They may represent only the school in which they are registered and at which it is anticipated they will complete their graduation requirements.] and may represent only:

(1) The member MPSSAA school at which it is anticipated the student will complete their graduation requirements; or

(2) If the school of anticipated graduation does not offer interscholastic athletics, another member MPSSAA school in the local school system as authorized under regulations of the local school system.

B. (text unchanged)

C. Students who are 19 years old [or older as of] on or before August 31 are ineligible to participate in interscholastic athletics.

D. (text unchanged)

E. Middle, intermediate, or junior high school students are not eligible to compete or practice with or against high school teams. However, ninth grade public school students who reside in the attendance area of a high school organized grades 10—12 may participate in the interscholastic athletic program of that high school.

F.—K. (text unchanged)

.03 Sports Season.

Member MPSSAA schools shall conduct all interscholastic athletic contests and practice sessions in accordance with the following:

A. The sports seasons shall be defined as follows:

(1)—(5) (text unchanged)

[(6) Required Practice. A member MPSSAA school may not participate in a regularly scheduled game until at least 20 calendar days have elapsed after and including the first day of practice. Golf is the only exception to this regulation.]

[B. Maximum Number of Contests Permitted During a Sports Season.

(1) All school athletic schedules shall be established according to the following instructions:

(a) Badminton:

(i) 15 regular season games;

(ii) Not more than two matches per week; and

(iii) Three matches in one week may be scheduled twice during the season.

(b) Baseball:

(i) 18 regular season games or 20 with designated optional tournament;

(ii) Not more than three games per week;

(iii) A team may elect to play in one designated optional two or three-game tournament;

(iv) If a team elects to play in a designated optional three-game tournament, only 17 regular season games may be scheduled; and

(v) If a team elects to play in the designated optional two or three-game tournament, a fourth game may be played during that week.

(i) 20 regular season games or 22 with designated optional tournament;

(ii) Not more than two games per week;

(iii) Three games in one week may be scheduled twice during the season;

(iv) A team may elect to play in one designated optional two or three-game tournament; and

(v) If a team elects to play in a designated optional three-game tournament, only 19 regular season games may be scheduled.

(d) Cross Country:

(i) 10 regular season meets;

(ii) Not more than two meets per week; and

(iii) Three meets in one week may be scheduled once during the season.

(e) Field Hockey:

(i) 12 regular season games or 14 with designated optional tournament;

(ii) Not more than two games per week;

(iii) Three games in one week may be scheduled twice during the season;

(iv) A team may elect to play in one designated optional two or three-game tournament; and

(v) If a team elects to play in a designated optional three-game tournament, only 11 regular season games may be scheduled.

(f) Football:

(i) 10 regular season games; and

(ii) Not more than one game per week.

(g) Golf:

(i) 12 regular season matches; and

(ii) Not more than three matches per week.

(h) Gymnastics:

(i) 8 regular season meets;

(ii) Not more than two meets per week; and

(iii) Meets may not be held on consecutive days.

(i) Indoor Track:

(i) 10 regular season meets;

(ii) Not more than two meets per week; and

(iii) Three meets in one week may be scheduled once during the season.

(j) Lacrosse:

(i) 12 regular season games or 14 with designated optional tournament;

(ii) Not more than two games per week;

(iii) Three games in one week may be scheduled twice during the season; and

(iv) A team may elect to play in one designated optional two-game tournament.

(k) Outdoor Track:

(i) 10 regular season meets;

(ii) Not more than two meets per week; and

(iii) Three meets in one week may be scheduled once during the season.

(l) Soccer:

(i) 12 regular season games or 14 with designated optional tournament;

(ii) Not more than two games per week;

(iii) Three games in one week may be scheduled twice during the season;

(iv) A team may elect to play in one designated optional two or three-game tournament; and

(v) If a team elects to play in a designated optional three-game tournament, only 11 regular season games may be scheduled.

(m) Softball:

(i) 18 regular season games or 20 with designated optional tournament;

(ii) Not more than three games per week;

(iii) A team may elect to play in one designated optional two or three-game tournament;

(iv) If a team elects to play in a designated optional three-game tournament, only 17 regular season games may be scheduled; and

(v) If a team elects to play in the designated optional two or three-game tournament, a fourth game may be played during that week.

(n) Swimming:

(i) 12 regular season meets;

(ii) Not more than two meets per week; and

(iii) Three meets in 1 week may be scheduled once during the season.

(o) Tennis:

(i) 18 regular season matches; and

(ii) Not more than three matches per week.

(p) Volleyball:

(i) 15 regular season matches or 14 with designated optional tournament;

(ii) Not more than two matches per week;

(iii) Three matches in one week may be scheduled twice during the season;

(iv) A team may elect to play tri-matches provided the total number of opponents does not exceed 15 during the season; and

(v) Teams may play 14 matches plus one designated optional multi-team tournament.

(q) Wrestling:

(i) 14 regular season contests including dual meets and a maximum of three tournaments and three tri-meets;

(ii) Not more than two contests per week including a maximum of one tournament;

(iii) Multi-team events may be used to make up postponed contests between teams originally scheduled;

(iv) Three contests may be scheduled one time during the season on a nontournament week;

(v) A city/county/conference tournament required to qualify for the state tournament will not be counted as one of the three allowed tournaments; and

(vi) Wrestling tournaments and meets are defined by Regulation .04D(3) and (4) of this chapter.

(2) Conference/League Championships. One additional contest beyond the maximum allowable number may be played to determine a conference/league championship. The results of that contest may not count towards MPSSAA standings.

(3) Postponed Games. Postponed contests may be rescheduled during the season, provided the number of games does not exceed the maximum number permitted in a week plus one additional contest.]

B. State Level Sport Designation.

(1) Expansion of any sport to the State level shall be recommended by the MPSSAA Board of Control and approved by the local superintendents of schools.

(2) Emerging Sports.

(a) A member MPSSAA school, school system, or the MPSSAA Executive Council may recommend to the MPSSAA Board of Control a sport for emerging sport designation.

(b) The MPSSAA Board of Control in recommending a new sport for emerging sport designation shall require:

(i) At least 20 percent of the MPSSAA membership has participated on a varsity level;

(ii) Designated seasonal limitations approved by the MPSSAA medical advisory committee and MPSSAA equity committee; and

(iii) Designated rules of competition approved by the MPSSAA medical advisory committee.

(c) The MPSSAA may operate culminating tournaments for emerging sports.

(3) Championship Sports.

(a) The MPSSAA Board of Control shall approve MPSSAA Championship Tournaments for sports at the State level at their annual meeting.

(b) The MPSSAA Board of Control in recommending a new sport for championship sport designation shall require:

(i) At least 40 percent of the MPSSAA membership has participated on a varsity level; and

(ii) All emerging sport criteria have been met under §B(2) of this regulation.

(c) MPSSAA championship sports shall maintain their State level status unless sport participation drops below 20 percent of MPSSAA membership or action of the MPSSAA Board of Control.

C. Sport Season Limitations.

(1) Required Practice. Except for in the sport of golf, a member MPSSAA school may not participate in a regularly scheduled game until at least 20 calendar days have elapsed after and including the first day of practice.

(2) Maximum Number of Contests Permitted During a Sport Season.

(a) A sport season limitation policy shall be recommended by the MPSSAA Board of Control and approved by the local superintendents of schools.

(b) The sport season limitation policy shall include weekly and seasonal contest limitations for each MPSSAA administered sport.

(c) All member MPSSAA schools shall adhere to the weekly and seasonal contest limitations established for each MPSSAA administered sport in which they participate.

(d) A member MPSSAA school, sport committee, or the MPSSAA Executive Council may propose modifications to the sport season limitation policy in writing to the MPSSAA Executive Director.

(e) Upon receipt, the MPSSAA Executive Director shall refer proposed modifications to the MPSSAA sports medicine advisory committee and MPSSAA equity committee for review and recommendation.

(f) Any updates to the sport season limitation policy shall take effect at the beginning of the academic year following their adoption.

(3) Conference or League Championships. One additional contest beyond the maximum allowable number may be played to determine a conference or league championship. The results of that contest may not count towards MPSSAA standings.

(4) Postponed Games. Postponed contests may be rescheduled during the season, provided the number of games does not exceed the maximum number permitted in a week plus one additional contest.

.04 Operational Guidelines.

The regulations given below are established for all MPSSAA interscholastic sports:

A. (text unchanged)

B. MPSSAA Coaching Eligibility.

(1) (text unchanged)

(2) If no acceptable and qualified coaches are available from the teachers or certifiable professional educators employed by the local board of education, a temporary emergency coach may be employed if the following procedures are followed:

(a)—(b) (text unchanged)

(c) After July 1, 2010, an emergency coach is required to possess an MPSSAA/MSDE coach certification prior to the start of his or her fourth year as an emergency coach; and

[(d) Teams having more than one coach, emergency coaches may not comprise more than 50 percent of that sport staff;]

[(e)] (d) The emergency coach shall be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

(3)—(4) (text unchanged)

C. (text unchanged)

D. Policies Pertaining to Wrestling.

(1) Students shall have their minimum weight class in which they can wrestle certified by a [qualified physician] licensed physician, certified physician assistant under the supervision of a licensed physician, or certified nurse practitioner before the students’ first match.

(2)—(4) (text unchanged)

E.—H. (text unchanged)

.05 Violations, Penalties, and Appeals.

A. Failure to comply with these regulations shall constitute a violation which will result in the following penalties against the member MPSSAA school [and either the student or the coach, or both]. The student, coach, or both shall receive penalties as justified by the nature of the violation. Depending upon the severity of the violation, more than one penalty may be imposed against the member MPSSAA school, student, or coach, or all of the above. Penalties shall be imposed in the order listed below.

(1) (text unchanged)

(2) Against a student:

(a) First — Declare the student to be ineligible for the next [60] 30 school days following the date the student was found to be in violation. These [60] 30 school days will carry over into the next school year if the violation occurs during the second semester.

(b)—(c) (text unchanged)

(3) Against a coach:

(a) First—[Censure.] Suspension from coaching for a minimum of one contest.

(b)—(d) (text unchanged)

B. Procedure.

(1) (text unchanged)

(2) Second — The superintendent or the superintendent's designee of the local school system in which the school allegedly in violation is located shall convene a hearing within [5] 10 school days.

(3)—(4) (text unchanged)

(5) Fifth — The MPSSAA Executive Director [, in consultation with the appropriate committees, or the Executive Council of the MPSSAA, shall review the report of the local hearing and decision in the local school system. The MPSSAA Executive Director shall either accept the penalty imposed or modify the penalty in accordance with this regulation.] shall review the report of the hearing and decision in the local school system and take one of the following actions:

(a) Accept the penalty imposed;

(b) Modify the penalty in accordance with the regulation;

(c) Remand to the local school system for further proceedings; or

(d) Reject the decision of the local school system and refer the matter to a five-member panel of the MPSSAA Executive Council for a final decision.

C.—D. (text unchanged)

.06 Classification.

A. For the purpose of parity in competition in meets and tournaments administered by the MPSSAA, member schools shall be divided into classifications based on [enrollment] member MPSSAA school data. [If, in this calculation, two or more schools with equal enrollments fall between two classifications, they shall be placed in the lower classification.]

B. A classification procedure shall be recommended by the MPSSAA Board of Control and approved by the local superintendents of schools. Updates to the procedure shall take effect at the beginning of the academic year following adoption.

[B.] C. The local superintendent of schools shall submit to the MPSSAA Executive Director a report [on the actual school enrollment of students in Grades 9, 10, and 11 in each of the] of member MPSSAA school data as required by the MPSSAA Board of Control procedure for each of the member MPSSAA schools as of September 30, in each even-numbered year. [The MPSSAA Executive Director and Classification Committee shall present a recommendation for classification of member schools for each MPSSAA-administered sport to the MPSSAA Board of Control for adoption. Classification shall be determined every 2 years based on the September 30 enrollment of the previous year.]

D. The MPSSAA Executive Director and Classification Committee shall present a recommendation for classification of member schools for each MPSSAA-administered sport to the MPSSAA Board of Control for adoption. Classification shall be determined every 2 years.

[C.] E. When the MPSSAA Board of Control adopts classifications for member schools, the classifications shall remain in effect for the next 2 school years consistent with the MPSSAA Board of Control classification procedure.

[D. A new member MPSSAA school that opens or a member school whose enrollment is significantly changed by growth or consolidation during the two-year period shall be placed in the proper classification by the Classification Committee. “Significantly changed” means a decrease or an increase in enrollment of more than 25 percent. This new placement shall affect only the involved school and may not affect the classification of other member schools.

E. When a member MPSSAA school does not have all three grades included in the enrollment figures upon which the classification is based in the even-numbered year, but will have all three grades in the following odd-numbered year when classification becomes effective, the enrollment figure shall include the existing grades and average of the current class sizes applied to each projected grade.]

.07 State Tournament Policies.

A.—B. (text unchanged)

C. Although certain aspects of a tournament may vary from year to year, the following basic policies shall be observed by all tournament committees:

(1)—(10) (text unchanged)

[(11) If a team or any students participating in a State tournament contest leaves the field of competition before completion of a contest, or fails to continue play when eligible to do so, or is guilty of misconduct detrimental to the tournament, then the team, coach, or students may be suspended from further participation in the current tournament, and from the same tournament in the succeeding year, upon the determination of the tournament committee and the Executive Director.]

(11) Misconduct Detrimental to the Tournament.

(a) A member MPSSAA school is guilty of misconduct detrimental to the tournament if:

(i) Any team, student, or coach fails to continue participating when eligible to do so;

(ii) Any team, student, or coach leaves the field of competition before completion of a contest;

(iii) Any team, student, or coach is ejected by a tournament official; or

(iv) Any team, student, coach, administrator, school personnel, or school supporter fails to follow State tournament policies, including engaging in disruptive actions.

(b) Local school systems shall apply the following penalties for misconduct detrimental to the tournament.

(i) If the team has remaining eligibility in the tournament, the team, student, or coach shall be disqualified from participation for a minimum of one contest in the tournament. Disqualification from additional contests shall be imposed depending on the severity of the misconduct.

(ii) If the team has exhausted its eligibility in the tournament, the team, student, or coach shall be disqualified from participation in future sport seasons or State tournaments as determined by the local school system and reported to the MPSSAA Executive Director in accordance with §C(11)(c) of this regulation.

(c) The MPSSAA Executive Director shall review the report of the decision in the local school system and take one of the following actions:

(i) Accept the penalty imposed;

(ii) Modify the penalty in accordance with the regulation;

(iii) Remand to the local school system for further proceedings; or

(iv) Reject the decision of the local school system and refer the matter to a five-member panel of the MPSSAA Executive Council for a final decision.

(d) Emergency decisions on misconduct detrimental to the tournament may be made by the MPSSAA Executive Director.

(e) At the request of the local superintendent of schools or their designee, the MPSSAA Executive Director may verify if a player other than the one identified in the ejection report was actually ejected so that disqualification penalties are applied to the correct player.

(12) (text unchanged)

[D. Expansion of any sport to the State level shall be recommended by the State Board of Control of the MPSSAA and approved by the State Superintendent of Schools after consultation with local superintendents of schools.]

[E.] D. (text unchanged)

.09 Sanction Rules.

A.—B. (text unchanged)

C. Sanctioning Guidelines.

(1) Sanctioning for Interstate Competition.

(a) (text unchanged)

(b) A school or school system that wishes to serve as a host for an interstate contest shall file the appropriate sanction request form [prior to the first play date and at least 15 days prior to the event for events within the first 2 weeks of the season] with the MPSSAA Executive Director at least 7 days prior to the event.

(c)—(d) (text unchanged)

(2) Sanctioning for Intrastate Competition.

(a)—(b) (text unchanged)

(c) The host school shall file the appropriate sanction request form with the MPSSAA Executive Director [prior to the first play date and at least 15 days prior to the event for events within the first 2 weeks of the season] at least 7 days prior to the event.

(3) MPSSAA Sanction Guidelines. The following criteria shall be met for sanction approval by the MPSSAA:

[(a) The competition may not determine a regional or national championship;]

[(b)] (a) —[(c)] (b)(text unchanged)

[(d)] (c) Participation in the event is within the United States of America [, does not involve loss of instructional time,] and complies with the local school system policies and procedures for school-sponsored travel; and

[(e)] (d) (text unchanged)

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

Subtitle 08 STUDENTS

13A.08.01 General Regulations

Authority: Education Article, §§2-205, 7-101, 7-101.1, 7-301, 7-301.1, 7-303—7-305, 7-305.1, 7-307, 7-308, and 8-404,
Annotated Code of Maryland;
Ch. 273, Acts of 2016; Federal Statutory Reference: 20 U.S.C. §§1232g and 7912

Notice of Proposed Action

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The State Board of Education proposes to amend Regulation .10 and adopt new Regulation .10-1 under COMAR 13A.08.01 General Regulations. At this time, the State Board of Education is withdrawing a previously proposed action to this chapter which was published in 53:3 Md.R. 127 (February 6, 2026). This action was considered by the State Board of Education at its May 28, 2026 meeting.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this action is to ensure that all student rights are adequately protected. This new regulation adds a requirement that each local education agency (LEA) adopt a policy on student expression.

Estimate of Economic Impact

The proposed action has no economic impact.

Economic Impact on Small Businesses

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

Impact on Individuals with Disabilities

The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.

Opportunity for Public Comment

Comments may be sent to Mary Gable, Assistant State Superintendent, Maryland State Department of Education, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, or call 410-767-0472, or email to [email protected]. Comments will be accepted through August 24, 2026. A public hearing has not been scheduled.

Open Meeting

Final action on the proposal will be considered by the State Board of Education during a public meeting to be held on September 29, 2026 at 9 a.m., at 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.

.10 Guidelines for Students' Responsibilities and Rights.

A.—D. (text unchanged)

E. The document shall include a statement regarding local board appeal procedures.

.10-1 Student Expression.

A. Each local board of education shall have a policy governing student expression.

B. This policy shall include:

(1) A statement on the rights of a student to express themselves, consistent with federal and State law;

(2) Reasonable provisions for the time, place, and manner of expression by a student; and

(3) Limitations on language that may be defined as profane, vulgar, lewd, or obscene, or language that has the intent to harass, threaten, or intimidate.

C. This policy may include prohibitions on activities of student expression that violate school discipline policies and regulations adopted under Regulation .11 of this chapter.

D. Each local board of education shall have procedures for filing and investigating complaints of student expression that are:

(1) Profane, vulgar, lewd, or obscene; or

(2) Intended to harass, threaten, or intimidate.

E. The policies in §§B—D of this regulation shall be made publicly available on the website of the local board of education and included in the document on students' responsibilities and rights required under Regulation .10 of this chapter.

F. Beginning in the 2027—2028 school year, each local board of education shall have a policy governing student expression.

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

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

FISHING AND BOATING SERVICES

PUBLIC NOTICE

2026—2027 Commercial Oyster Rules—Effective 7/4/2026

WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES

The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources establishes the rules for the commercial oyster seasons, days of the week that an individual may catch oysters and catch limits. Effective at 12:01 a.m. July 4, 2026:

● Seasons

○ The commercial oyster season is open from October 1, 2026 through and including March 31, 2027 for the following gears:

● Shaft (Hand) Tong

● Patent Tong

● Dive

○ The commercial oyster season is open from November 1, 2026 through and including March 31, 2027 for the following gears:

● Power Dredge

● Dredge Boat (Sail Dredge)

● Dredge Boat (Sail Dredge) with Auxiliary Yawl Boat

○ The season is closed on all other dates.

● Daily Catch Limits

o A licensee may harvest up to 12 bushels per licensee per day, not to exceed 24 bushels per boat per day, if at any time during the day they use a shaft (hand) tong, patent tong, dive equipment, or any combination of those gear types.

o A licensee may harvest up to 10 bushels per licensee per day, not to exceed 20 bushels per boat per day, if at any time during the day they use a power dredge, regardless of what other gear is used that day.

o A licensee may harvest up to 100 bushels per licensee per day, not to exceed 100 bushels per boat per day, if they use only a dredge boat (sail dredge) or dredge boat (sail dredge) with auxiliary yawl boat, or any combination of those gear types to harvest oysters that day.

● Days of the Week That an Individual May Catch Oysters

o An individual may catch oysters for commercial purposes only from Monday through Friday.

WHERE THESE RULES APPLY

All open oyster harvest areas. Oyster harvest areas are submerged ground where an individual is allowed to catch oysters. “Oyster harvest area” does not include an area leased for aquaculture, restricted by the Maryland Department of the Environment, or designated as a submerged aquatic vegetation protection zone, harvest reserve area, or sanctuary.

WHO THIS NOTICE AFFECTS

Anyone who catches oysters for commercial purposes. These rules do not apply to individuals legally harvesting oysters from an aquaculture lease.

AUTHORITY

Code of Maryland Regulations 08.02.04.11G

Josh Kurtz

Secretary of Natural Resources

[26-15-07]

PUBLIC NOTICE

2026—2027 Recreational Oyster Rules — Effective 7/4/2026

WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES

The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources establishes the rules for the recreational oyster season, days of the week that an individual may catch oysters, catch limits, and catch times. Effective at 12:01 a.m. July 4, 2026:

● Season

○ The recreational oyster season is open from October 1, 2026 through and including March 31, 2027.

○ The season is closed on all other dates.

● Daily Catch Limit

○ The recreational catch limit is 100 oysters per person per day.

● Days of the Week That an Individual May Catch Oysters

○ An individual may catch oysters for recreational purposes only from Monday through Saturday.

● Catch Times

○ An individual may catch oysters for recreational purposes only from sunrise to 12 p.m. (noon).

WHERE THESE RULES APPLY

WHO THIS NOTICE AFFECTS

Anyone who catches oysters for recreational purposes. These rules do not apply to individuals legally harvesting oysters from an aquaculture lease.

AUTHORITY

Code of Maryland Regulations 08.02.04.11G

JOSH KURTZ
Secretary of Natural Resources

[26-15-06]

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION

Public Hearing

AGENCY: Susquehanna River Basin Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: The Susquehanna River Basin Commission will hold a public hearing on July 30, 2026. The Commission will hold this hearing in person and telephonically. At this public hearing, the Commission will hear testimony on the projects and actions listed in the Supplementary Information section of this notice. In addition to the projects listed below, the Commission will also hear testimony on its proposed Sustainable Water Resources Fund Policy. Such projects and actions are intended to be scheduled for Commission action at its next business meeting, scheduled for September 16, 2026, which will be noticed separately. The public should note that this public hearing will be the only opportunity to offer oral comments to the Commission for the listed projects and actions. The deadline for the submission of written comments is August 10, 2026.

DATES: The public hearing will convene on July 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The public hearing will end at 8:00 p.m. or at the conclusion of public testimony, whichever is earlier. The deadline for submitting written comments is Monday, August 10, 2026.

ADDRESSES: This public hearing will be conducted in person and telephonically. You may attend in person at Susquehanna River Basin Commission, 4423 N. Front St., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, or join by telephone at Toll-Free Number 1-877-304-9269 and then enter the guest passcode 2619070 followed by #.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Zerby, Assistant Counsel, telephone: (717) 238-0423 or [email protected].

Information concerning the project applications is available at the Commission’s Water Application and Approval Viewer at https://www.srbc.gov/waav. Information regarding the proposed Sustainable Water Resources Fund Policy can be found at https://www.srbc.gov/regulatory/public-participation/ .

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission is seeking public comment on its revised Sustainable Water Resources Fund. The proposed Policy would update and replace the existing policy adopted in 2016. The public hearing will also cover the following projects:
Projects Scheduled for Action:

1. Project Sponsor and Facility: 3 Springs Water Company, Inc., Laurel Run Borough, Luzerne County, Pa. Application for consumptive use of up to 0.051 mgd (peak day).

2. Project Sponsor: Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Project Facility: Susquehanna Division, Athens Borough, Bradford County, Pa. Application for groundwater withdrawal of up to 2.880 mgd (30-day average) from Well 20.

3. Project Sponsor and Facility: Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation, Wyalusing Borough, Bradford County, Pa. Applications for groundwater withdrawals (30-day averages) of up to 0.180 mgd from Well 6, 0.080 mgd from Well 7, and 0.150 mgd from Well 8.

4. Project Sponsor: Columbia Water Company. Project Facility: East Donegal Division, East Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pa. Application for groundwater withdrawal of up to 0.324 mgd (30-day average) from Well 1.

5. Project Sponsor and Facility: EQT ARO LLC (Loyalsock Creek), Hillsgrove Township, Sullivan County, Pa. Application for surface water withdrawal of up to 1.700 mgd (peak day).

6. Project Sponsor and Facility: Expand Operating LLC (Susquehanna River), Ulster Township, Bradford County, Pa. Application for surface water withdrawal of up to 4.000 mgd (peak day).

7. Project Sponsor: Greek Peak Holdings, LLC. Project Facility: Greek Peak Mountain Resort, Town of Virgil, Cortland County, N.Y. Applications for surface water withdrawal of up to 7.200 mgd (peak day) from Gridley Creek and consumptive use of up to 1.584 mgd (peak day).

8. Project Sponsor: Heritage Hills Associates. Project Facility: Heritage Hills Golf Resort & Conference Center, Springettsbury and York Townships, York County, Pa. Applications for surface water withdrawal of up to 0.249 mgd (30-day average) from an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek and consumptive use of up to 0.249 mgd (30-day average).

9. Project Sponsor and Facility: Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC, Elizabethtown Borough, Lancaster County, Pa. Application for consumptive use of up to 0.150 mgd (30-day average).

10. Project Sponsor and Facility: Middlesex Township Municipal Authority, Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, Pa. Application for groundwater withdrawal of up to 0.914 mgd (30-day average) from Well 2.

11. Project Sponsor and Facility: Montgomery Water Authority, Clinton Township, Lycoming County, Pa. Application for groundwater withdrawal of up to 0.246 mgd (30-day average) from Well 5.

12. Project Sponsor and Facility: Mount Joy Borough Authority, East Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pa. Applications for groundwater withdrawals (30-day averages) of up to 1.300 mgd from Well 1 and 1.270 mgd from Well 2.

13. Project Sponsor: New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. Project Facility: Alfred Sand and Gravel Quarry, Town of Alfred, Allegany County, N.Y. Applications for groundwater withdrawal of up to 0.288 mgd (30-day average) from Well 1 and consumptive use of up to 0.279 mgd (peak day).

14. Project Sponsor: Veolia Water Pennsylvania, Inc. Project Facility: Newberry Operation, Newberry Township, York County, Pa. Applications for groundwater withdrawals (30-day averages) of up to 0.076 mgd from Reeser Well 1, 0.076 mgd from Reeser Well 2, 0.066 mgd from Susquehanna Village Well 1, and 0.066 mgd from Susquehanna Village Well 2.

15. Project Sponsor and Facility: Williamsport Municipal Water Authority, Williamsport City, Lycoming County, Pa. Applications for groundwater withdrawals (30-day averages) of up to 1.300 mgd from Well 10 and 0.374 mgd from Well 11.

Opportunity to Appear and Comment:

Interested parties may appear or call into the hearing to offer comments to the Commission on any business listed above required to be the subject of a public hearing. Given the nature of the meeting, the Commission strongly encourages those members of the public wishing to provide oral comments to pre-register with the Commission by e-mailing Andrew Zerby at [email protected] before the hearing date. The presiding officer reserves the right to limit oral statements in the interest of time and to control the course of the hearing otherwise. Access to the hearing via telephone will begin at 4:45 p.m. Guidelines for the public hearing are posted on the Commission’s website, www.srbc.gov, before the hearing for review. The presiding officer reserves the right to modify or supplement such guidelines at the hearing. Written comments on any business listed above required to be the subject of a public hearing may also be mailed to Mr. Andrew Zerby, Assistant Counsel to the Commission, Susquehanna River Basin Commission, 4423 North Front Street, Harrisburg, Pa. 17110-1788, or submitted electronically through https://www.srbc.gov/meeting-comment/default.aspx?type=2&cat=7. Comments mailed or electronically submitted must be received by the Commission on or before Monday, August 10, 2026.

Authority: Pub. L. 91-575, 84 Stat. 1509 et seq., 18 CFR Parts 806, 807, and 808.

Dated: June 29, 2026

JASON E. OYLER,
General Counsel and Secretary to the Commission

[26-15-05]

WATER AND SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION

Water Quality Certification 24-WQC-0035 (R1)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

Baltimore District

2 Hopkins Plaza

Baltimore, MD 21201

Add’l. Info: Pursuant to COMAR 26.08.02.10F(3)(c), The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is providing notice of its issuance of a modified Water Quality Certification 24-WQC-0035 (R1).

Location: North East River, MD 21901 (Cecil County)

The purpose of the project is to maintain the North East River Channel to its authorized dimensions.

Description of Authorized Work:

1. Hydraulic dredging of approximately 100,000 cubic yards of silt, clay, sand and shell material from three sections of the North East River Channel to its authorized dimensions of seven feet mean lower low water (MLLW), plus up to two feet of allowable overdepth. The sections include the lower reaches of the North East River near Red Point and its confluence with the Chesapeake Bay, extending upstream to approximately North East Community Park and Cherry Street in the Town of North East.

2. The dredged material will be transported via pipeline approximately 5 miles to the existing upland placement site, the Stony Run Dredged Material Placement (DMP) site, a 30.5-acre property owned and operated by the Cecil County Government. No dredged material will be placed in the aquatic environment.

Dredging will occur between October 16, 2026 and February 14, 2027, to ensure dredging activities avoid impacts to migratory fish during the spring spawning period.

The WQC and its attachments may be viewed at the following link:

https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/Water/WetlandsandWaterways/Pages/WQC.aspx

Appeal of Final Decision. This Water Quality Certification is a final agency decision. Any person aggrieved by the Department’s decision to issue this WQC may appeal such decision in accordance with COMAR 26.08.02.10F(4). A request for appeal shall be filed with the Department within 30 days of publication of the final decision (August 15, 2026) and specify in writing the reason why the final decision should be reconsidered. A request for appeal shall be submitted to: Secretary of the Environment, Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21230. Any request for an appeal does not stay the effectiveness of this WQC.

Contact: Alex Vazquez at [email protected] or 410-537-3541.

[26-15-08]