1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Fee” means an amount established by the Commission that an applicant or licensee is required to pay and includes:

      1. (a) An application or renewal fee; and
      2. (b) A fee associated with an applicant’s criminal history records check.
   2. (2) “Proceeds” has the meaning stated in State Government Article, §§9-1E-01 and 9-1E-12, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulations .01—.04 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)

Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)

Regulation .03C, D amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)