Statutes Of Limitation
Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Use of Handgun in Crime of Violence or Felony - Statute of Limitations [SB-248]
Extending the statute of limitations for a violation of a specified provision of law prohibiting using a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence or felony.
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Civil Action - Wrongfully Selling or Furnishing Alcoholic Beverages [SB-209]
Providing that a civil action for specified damages may be brought under specified circumstances against an alcoholic beverages licensee or the licensee's employee who sells or furnishes alcoholic beverages to an individual who was visibly under the influence of alcoholic beverages and who negligently drove or attempted to drive a motor vehicle after consuming the alcoholic beverages; etc.
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Condominiums - Warranty Claims [SB-207]
Establishing that, notwithstanding any provision in the declaration, bylaws, or rules and regulations of the condominium, a council of unit owners has the right to be involved in a specified manner in specified litigation or administrative proceedings affecting the condominium and to enforce implied warranties made to the council of unit owners by the developer; etc.
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Misdemeanor and Felony Convictions [SB-139]
Authorizing a person to file a petition for expungement of a police or court record if the person was convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, with specified exceptions; specifying the time periods within which a petition for expungement based on a conviction of a misdemeanor or felony may not be filed; etc.
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Labor and Employment - Maryland Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act [HB-968]
Requiring specified employers to provide employees with specified earned sick and safe leave; providing for the manner in which earned sick and safe leave is accrued by the employee and treated by the employer; requiring an employer to allow an employee to use earned sick and safe leave for specified purposes; requiring an employee, under specified circumstances, to request leave, notify the employer of specified information, and comply with specified procedures; etc.
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Maryland False Claims Act [HB-867]
Prohibiting specified actions constituting false claims against a governmental entity; providing specified penalties for making false claims; requiring the court to consider and give special attention to specified factors in determining the amount of fines and penalties to be levied under the Act; authorizing a person and the governmental entity to file a civil action against a person that makes a specified false claim under specified circumstances; providing that this Act does not apply to specified claims, records or statements; etc.
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Crimes - Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults - Breach of Fiduciary Duty [HB-810]
Altering the definition of "undue influence" for purposes of a specified prohibition relating to obtaining property from a vulnerable adult or individual at least 68 years old by specifying that the term includes a specified breach of a fiduciary duty; authorizing a court to order the revocation of a professional license under specified circumstances; and providing that the State may institute a prosecution for a specified misdemeanor at any time.
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Person in a Position of Authority - Sexual Offenses With a Minor [HB-781]
Altering a specified prohibition against a specified "person in a position of authority" from engaging in specified conduct to prohibit a specified person in a position of authority from engaging in sexual contact, a sexual act, or vaginal intercourse with a minor who is enrolled or participating in the institution, program, or activity at which the person in a position of authority works; etc.
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Baltimore County - Correctional Officers' Bill of Rights [HB-773]
Adding Baltimore County to the provisions of law relating to the Allegany County, Cecil County, Garrett County, Harford County, and St. Mary's County Correctional Officers' Bill of Rights.
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Crimes - Solicitation to Commit Murder or Arson - Statute of Limitations [HB-646]
Providing that the statute of limitations for the crime of solicitation to commit murder in the first degree, murder in the second degree, arson in the first degree, or arson in the second degree is the statute of limitations for the prosecution of the substantive crime that is the subject of the solicitation.
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Talbot County - Chesapeake Bay Critical Area - Prosecution or Civil Suit for Certain Violations [HB-58]
Requiring a criminal prosecution or a suit for a civil penalty for a violation of specified local laws relating to environmental protection or natural resource conservation occurring in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area in Talbot County to be brought within 3 years after the local authorities in fact knew or reasonably should have known of the violation; and applying the Act prospectively.
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Labor and Employment - Earned Sick Leave [HB-527]
Requiring specified employers to provide employees with specified earned sick leave; providing for the manner in which earned sick leave is accrued by the employee and treated by the employer; requiring an employer to allow an employee to use earned sick leave for specified purposes; requiring an employee, under specified circumstances, to request leave, notify the employer of specified information, and comply with specified procedures; etc.
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Peace Orders and Protective Orders - Consent Orders - Shielding [HB-397]
Authorizing a petitioner to file a written request to shield court records relating to a peace order or protective order proceeding; authorizing the court to order the shielding of all court records relating to a peace order or protective order proceeding if the respondent consented to the entry of the peace order or protective order; requiring the court to balance specified considerations in determining whether to shield court records relating to a peace order or protective order proceeding; etc.
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Income Tax Return Preparers - False Returns or Claims for Refund - Statute of Limitations [HB-34]
Providing that an income tax return preparer who willfully prepares, assists in preparing, or causes the preparation of a false income tax return or claim for refund under specified circumstances is subject to a specified statute of limitations and may reserve a point or question for a specified judicial review.
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Professional Counselors and Therapists - Conduct (Lynette's Law) [HB-33]
Prohibiting a specified professional counselor or therapist from engaging in a sexual act or vaginal intercourse with a person who is receiving counseling from the professional counselor or therapist or received counseling from the professional counselor or therapist within a specified period of time; providing a 3-year statute of limitations for the prosecution of a violation of the Act; etc.
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Use of Handgun in Crime of Violence or Felony - Statute of Limitations [HB-286]
Extending the statute of limitations for a violation of a specified provision of law prohibiting using a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence or felony; etc.
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Family Law - Peace Orders and Protective Orders - Shielding [HB-282]
Requiring a court, if a peace order petition is denied or dismissed, to order the shielding of all court records related to the proceeding within 5 business days of the denial or dismissal; requiring a court, if a protective order petition is denied or dismissed, to order the shielding of all court records related to the proceeding within 5 business days of the denial or dismissal; etc.
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Residential Property - Statute of Limitations for Certain Specialties and Motion for Certain Deficiency Judgments [HB-274]
Authorizing a secured party or any other party in interest to file a motion for a deficiency judgment under specified circumstances; requiring a specified motion for deficiency judgment to be filed within 3 years after the final ratification of the auditor's report; etc.
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Condominiums - Warranty Claims [HB-259]
Establishing that, notwithstanding any provision in the declaration, bylaws, or rules and regulations of the condominium, a council of unit owners has the right to be involved in a specified manner in specified litigation or administrative proceedings affecting the condominium and to enforce implied warranties made to the council of unit owners by the developer; etc.
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Correctional Officers' Bill of Rights - Investigations [HB-24]
Increasing, from 90 days to 1 year, the time period after which an appointing authority may not bring charges recommending the imposition of discipline against a correctional officer; providing that the 1-year limitation does not apply to charges that relate to criminal activity; and clarifying that the 1-year limitation does not apply to charges that relate to excessive use of force.