Maryland Administrative Code

.15 Time of Inspection. An applicant may inspect any public record during the normal working hours of the Office.

.16 Place of Inspection. The place of inspection shall be the place where the document is located unless the custodian determines that another place of inspection is more suitable and convenient after taking into account the applicant's expressed wish.

.01 Income Eligibility Figures Applicable to Condominium Conversions in Maryland. A. Pursuant to the provisions of the Real Property Article, §11-137, Annotated Code of Maryland, and Corporations and Associations Article, §5-6B-07, income eligibility figures have been prepared to…

.02 Table of Median Income Figures. The income eligibility figures which appear below represent 80 percent of the median household income for each county and metropolitan statistical area (MSA) in the State. Income Eligibility for 2007 Median HouseholdIncome of the County Income …

.03 Table of Uncapped Low Income Limits as Adjusted for Family Size. The uncapped low income limits as adjusted for family size calculated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for assisted housing programs appear below. Since the U.S. Department of Housing and …

.01 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following words have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Bona fide charitable organization” or “charitable organization” means a nonprofit organization that: (a) Is established for benevolent, charitable, educational, eleemosyna…

.02 General. A. Only a bona fide charitable organization may conduct a raffle of real property under authority of Criminal Law Article, §12-106, Annotated Code of Maryland. B. A charitable organization may not sell, advertise for sale, or offer for sale in this State any chance f…

.03 Required Permits and Filings. A. Before a charitable organization may advertise or conduct a raffle or real property in this State, the charitable organization shall: (1) Obtain any applicable license or permit to conduct a raffle from the political subdivision of this State …

.04 Requisite Title to Property. A. Before a charitable organization may advertise or conduct a raffle of real property in this State, the charitable organization shall own at least equitable title to the real property to be raffled. B. If the charitable organization has obtained…

.05 Receipts and Notices. A. A charitable organization conducting a raffle of real property may not sell any chance unless, at the time of sale, the purchaser is given a written receipt for each chance bought, in the form of a ticket that contains: (1) The name and Maryland addre…

.06 Delivery of Prize. Within 90 days of the selection of the winner of the raffle, legal title to the real property raffled shall be transferred to the winner, as evidenced by a recording of the transfer in the land records of the political subdivision in which the real property…

.07 Accounting of Income and Expenditures. Within 90 days after the selection of the raffle winner, the charitable organization shall file with the Secretary of State an accounting of all income and expenditures associated with the raffle on forms provided by the Secretary of Sta…

.08 Contracting for the Conduct of Raffles. A. If a charitable organization undertaking a raffle of real property agrees to compensate any other person for assistance in conducting the raffle, the charitable organization shall file a copy of that agreement, which shall be in writ…

.09 Use of Proceeds. Except as otherwise expressly authorized in these regulations: A. All proceeds from a raffle of real property shall be received by the charitable organization conducting the raffle and, after payment of the reasonable costs and expenses related to the raffle,…

.10 Canceled Raffles—Refunds. A. Except as provided in §B of this regulation, the charitable organization shall reimburse each purchaser of a chance with the full purchase price paid by that purchaser if the charitable organization cancels the raffle after chances have been sold …

.01 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following words have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Acknowledgment” means a declaration by an individual before a notarial officer that: (a) The individual has signed a record for the purpose stated in the record; and (b) I…

.02 Charges and Fees. A. A notary public may demand and receive a fee of no more than the following for the performance of an original notarial act: (1) $8 for the performance of a notarial act; or (2) $30 for the performance of a remote notarial act. B. When a notary public is r…

.03 Processing Fee. Each application for an original or renewal appointment as a notary public shall be accompanied by a processing fee of $25 payable to the Secretary of State.

.04 Qualifications of Remote Online Notary Venders. A. To qualify as an authorized remote online notary vendor by the Secretary of State, the vendor shall meet the following criteria: (1) The vendor shall be incorporated to do business in the United States of America; (2) The ven…

.05 Responsibilities of a Remote Online Notary Vendor. A. A remote online notary vendor shall receive written authorization from the Secretary of State before allowing its technology to be used by Maryland notaries public. B. A remote online notary vendor shall apply to the Secre…

.06 Revocation of Remote Online Notary Vendor Authorization. The Secretary of State may revoke authorization of a remote online notary vendor if the Secretary of State determines that the technologies used by the remote online notary vendor do not meet the requirements of applica…

.07 Obligations of Notaries Public Who Perform Remote Notarial Acts. A. To perform remote notarial acts, a Maryland notary public shall be a currently commissioned Maryland notary public in good standing and shall: (1) Notify the Office of the Secretary of State in writing of the…

.08 Responsibilities of Notaries Public. A. The notary is responsible for reading and understanding State Government Article, Title 18, Annotated Code of Maryland, as well as regulations, handbooks, and other public guidance issued by the Secretary of State relating to responsibi…

.09 Change in Name, Address, or Email Information. Notaries public are required to notify the Office of the Secretary of State within 30 days if, at any time during their commission, a notary public changes their: A. Name; B. Home address; C. Home phone number; D. Cell phone numb…

.10 Electronic Mail Communications. Effective January 1, 2021, and except for correspondence relating to enforcement actions, the Office of the Secretary of State will send all communications to notaries public using electronic mail only. Each notary public is responsible for ens…

.11 Enforcement Actions. A. Due to a lawful delegation of authority from the Governor pursuant to State Government Article, §18-104(b)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland, the Secretary of State, effective January 21, 2015, and the Assistant Secretary of State, effective September 2, …

.12 Publication of Commission Status. The Office of the Secretary of State may choose to publish information relating to the status of the commission of a notary public or former notary public, including the date of commencement and expiration of any suspension, nonrenewal, or re…

.13 Application for Authorization to Provide Notary Public Course of Study and Examination. Each application shall include the following: A. Completed application form for Authorization to Provide Notary Public Course of Study and Examination; B. Course material; C. Instructions …

.14 Qualifications of Notary Public Course of Study and Examination Provider. To qualify as an authorized notary public course of study and examination provider by the Secretary of State, the provider shall meet the following criteria: A. Possess at least 3 years demonstrated exp…

.15 Responsibilities of an Authorized Notary Public Course of Study and Examination Provider. A. The provider shall design and offer a course of study and examination that meets the standards set forth in Regulation .16 of this chapter, and that is accessible by all Maryland nota…

.16 Course of Study and Examination Standards. A. The course of study shall include the Maryland Notary Public laws, regulations, ethics, procedures, and the Handbook for Maryland Notaries Public. Every topic shall be fully covered so each participant can comply with the aforemen…

.17 Revocation of Notary Public Course of Study and Examination Provider Authorization. The Secretary of State may revoke authorization of a notary public course of study and examination provider if the Secretary of State determines that the provider of the course of study and/or…

.01 Time-Share Registration. After giving the registrant 15 days written notice, and an opportunity to have a hearing before the Secretary of State, the Secretary may: A. Suspend or terminate approval of a time-share public offering statement; or B. Suspend or terminate the appro…

.02 Condominium Registration. After giving the registrant 15 days written notice, and an opportunity to have a hearing before the Secretary of State, the Secretary may: A. Suspend or terminate approval of a condominium public offering statement; or B. Suspend or terminate the app…

.01 Purpose. A. The purpose of the Maryland Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program is to: (1) Allow a survivor of threatened, attempted, or actual domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, or human trafficking to have a State or local government agency and pr…

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Application assistant” means an employee or volunteer: (a) Of a federal, State, or local agency, or of a nongovernmental program, that provides counseling, referral, shelt…

.03 Who May Apply. Beginning October 1, 2006, an individual may apply to participate in the Program. To be designated as a participant in the Program, the individual shall: A. Satisfy the requirements of State Government Article, §7-304, Annotated Code of Maryland; B. Be a presen…

.04 Motor Vehicle Administration. To request that the Motor Vehicle Administration use the substitute address, a participant shall schedule an appointment with the Motor Vehicle Administration’s Customer Service Ombudsman or other designated contact for participants.

.05 Application Assistants. A. Before being approved as an application assistant, an individual shall: (1) Be recommended by a federal, State, or local governmental agency or a domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking prevention or assistance program, or …

.06 Documentation. A. The application of a survivor of threatened, attempted, or actual domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, or human trafficking shall be supported by documentation under State Government Article, §7-304(b)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland, and …

.07 Authorization Card. A. Within 10 working days of receipt of a completed and signed application, the Secretary shall approve or deny the applicant as a participant. B. If an application is approved, an authorization card shall be issued within 5 working days after the applicat…

.08 Renewal of Application. A. A participant may renew Program participation by filing with the Secretary the following: (1) A copy of the participant's current authorization card or a statement that the card was lost or destroyed; and (2) A completed renewal form provided by the…

.09 Change of Name, Address, or Telephone Number. A. Notification of a change of name shall: (1) Be on a form provided by the Secretary; (2) Include a copy of the participant's authorization card; and (3) Be accompanied by sufficient evidence of the change. B. Sufficient evidence…

.10 Withdrawal from Program. A. Withdrawal from the Program is governed by State Government Article, §7-304(c)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland. The participant shall make the request on a form provided by the Secretary. B. On receipt of a request for withdrawal from the Program, t…

.11 Cancellation from Program. A. The provisions of State Government Article, §§7-305 and 7-307, Annotated Code of Maryland, govern when the Secretary may cancel the participation of a participant. B. The Secretary may cancel the participation of a participant if mail forwarded b…

.12 Appeal of Cancellation. If the Secretary cancels participation of a participant under, State Government Article, §7-305 or 7-307, Annotated Code of Maryland, the participant may appeal the decision by completing and filing an appeal form provided by the Secretary. The form sh…

.13 Waiver. A. A State or local agency may request a waiver under State Government Article, §7-308(d), Annotated Code of Maryland, from the requirements of the Program for specific individual participants. B. The waiver request shall be in writing on a form provided by the Secret…

.14 Board of Elections. Under State Government Article, §7-309, Annotated Code of Maryland, a participant’s residential address must be used for voter registration purposes. The local board may not disclose a participant’s address except as described in State Government Article, …

.15 Disclosure. A. The Secretary may not disclose any records regarding a participant without a court order. B. The Secretary may verify the participation of a participant and may provide the substitute address in accordance with State Government Article, §7-310(b)(2) and (c), An…

.16 Service of Process. A. Under State Government Article, §7-312(b), Annotated Code of Maryland, service of process on a participant, by a person or an agency that has received notice that the individual is a participant, shall be made: (1) In person on the participant; or (2) B…