Recent Maryland regulations affecting small businesses

State Board of Education amendments to COMAR 13A.12.04 establish new professional standards for education specialists; regulation adopted February 2026.

Maryland Department of the Environment reissues General Discharge Permit for Animal Feeding Operations (Permit No. 25AF, NPDES MDG01) effective immediately, replacing the expired July 7, 2025 permit, with revisions based on public hearings and comme…

Maryland Department of Natural Resources closes the 2025-2026 commercial yellow perch fishery in the Upper Bay effective March 21, 2026, while Chester and Patuxent River fisheries remain open through March 31, 2026.

Maryland Department of Natural Resources sets maximum prices for fresh oyster shell at $4.75–$5.75 per bushel and hauling-planting services at $2.50 per bushel, effective April 1, 2026.

Maryland Department of Health amends Medicaid Managed Care Program regulations to clarify MCO accreditation, update enrollee identification and pharmacy requirements, specify incentive disclosures, establish 7-day preauthorization timelines, and ext…

Maryland Department of Health amends regulations on clinical nurse specialist scope of practice to authorize prescribing of drugs and durable medical equipment, reflecting 2023 legislation changes.

Department of Transportation invites public comment on Maryland Port Administration regulatory review covering open meetings, hazardous materials, vehicle access, vessel gaming, world trade center, dredged materials, and vessel security; comments du…

Maryland Health Care Commission opens a 30-day period for Letters of Intent to establish alcoholism and drug abuse intermediate care facilities in Central Maryland; applications due June 1, 2026.

Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission holds a public meeting on May 28, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Montgomery Business Park in Baltimore with in-person and livestream options.

Maryland Department of Health's Opioid Associated Disease Prevention and Outreach Program Standing Advisory Committee holds a public meeting June 12, 2026, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. via Google Meet.

Maryland Department of Health's Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee holds a virtual public meeting on May 7, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to review drug classes and accept speaker registrations.

Maryland Department of the Environment issues Water Quality Certification 25-WQC-0035 for shoreline stabilization and pier construction at 839 Londontown Road in Edgewater; the final decision is subject to appeal within 30 days.

Maryland Department of the Environment seeks federal consistency concurrence for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to mechanically dredge up to 100,000 cubic yards in Rock Hall Harbor between October 16, 2026 and April 14, 2027; written comments due …

Maryland Department of Health adopts amendments to crematory code of ethics regulations under COMAR 10.29.20, effective after adoption with nonsubstantive changes from the February 2026 proposal.

Maryland Department of Natural Resources closes the commercial yellow perch fishery in Upper Bay effective March 21, 2026, while Chester River and Patuxent River fisheries remain open through March 31, 2026.