Maryland Statutes
The codes enacted by the Maryland legislature, grouped by subject area. Each one below covers a different area of law — pick one to browse its sections.
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- Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Regulates the sale and licensing of alcohol and cannabis. 3,152 sections
- Code, Health - General Covers public health regulation. 2,181 sections
- Code, Insurance Regulates insurance companies and the policies they sell. 1,911 sections
- Code, Education Governs public schools and universities in Maryland. 1,889 sections
- Code, Commercial Law Governs commercial transactions - Maryland's version of the Uniform Commercial Code. 1,751 sections
- Code, Transportation Governs vehicles, drivers, and roadways. 1,744 sections
- Code, Environment Governs environmental protection. 1,550 sections
- Code, Health Occupations Governs the licensing of healthcare professionals. 1,497 sections
- Code, Economic Development Governs the state's economic development programs. 1,229 sections
- Code, Local Government Governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities. 1,205 sections
- Code, Business Occupations and Professions Governs professional and occupational licensing. 1,198 sections
- Code, Business Regulation Governs general business licensing and regulation. 1,180 sections
- Code, State Government Covers the structure and operation of Maryland state government. 1,173 sections
- Code, Labor and Employment Governs wages, workplace safety, and employee rights. 1,055 sections
- Code, Natural Resources Governs parks, wildlife, and natural resource management. 1,040 sections
- Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings Governs court structure and civil procedure. 1,032 sections
- Code, Public Safety Governs police, fire, and emergency services. 1,005 sections
- Code, Corporations and Associations Governs the formation and operation of corporations, LLCs, and partnerships. 998 sections
- Code, Financial Institutions Regulates banks and lenders. 953 sections
- Code, State Finance and Procurement Governs the state budget and government contracting. 904 sections
- Code, Criminal Law Defines crimes and punishments in Maryland. 870 sections
- Code, State Personnel and Pensions Governs state employees and public pensions. 839 sections
- Code, Real Property Governs real estate transactions and landlord-tenant law. 802 sections
- Code, Agriculture Regulates farming and agricultural commerce. 771 sections
- Code, Public Utilities Regulates utility companies. 765 sections
- Code, Family Law Governs marriage, divorce, child custody and support, and adoption. 732 sections
- Code, Tax - General Governs state taxation. 725 sections
- Code, Estates and Trusts Governs wills, trusts, and probate. 707 sections
- Code, Housing and Community Development Governs housing programs and community development. 700 sections
- Code, Human Services Governs state social service programs. 663 sections
- Code, Land Use Governs zoning and land use planning. 646 sections
- Code, Criminal Procedure Sets the procedural rules for criminal cases. 641 sections
- Code, Tax - Property Governs property taxation. 629 sections
- Code, Correctional Services Governs prisons and the state correctional system. 550 sections
- Code, Election Law Governs how elections are conducted. 469 sections
- Code, General Provisions Contains definitions and provisions of general application across Maryland law. 396 sections
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