Recent Maryland regulations affecting small businesses
Page 5 of 9 • Last updated April 17, 2026
125 new Maryland regulations affecting small businesses have been published in the past 30 days. These cover compliance updates from state agencies, regional authorities, and licensing boards — flagged here when they change a rule, fee, deadline, or eligibility threshold. Each listing links to the official notice so you can read the full text and respond if it touches your business.
- Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services - Parole Commission - Geriatric Parole - COMAR 12.08.03April 17, 2026
Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services establishes geriatric parole eligibility criteria and procedures under COMAR 12.08.03; public comment period closes May 18, 2026.
- Maryland Department of Health - Board of Massage Therapy Examiners - Handheld Tools - COMAR 10.65.12April 17, 2026
Maryland Department of Health proposes new regulations on handheld tools for licensed massage therapists performing instrument-assisted soft tissue manipulation, with minimal small-business impact and comment deadline May 18, 2026.
- Maryland Department of Labor - Real Estate Commission - Fees - COMAR 09.11.09April 17, 2026
Maryland Real Estate Commission amends fees under COMAR 09.11.09, effective April 27, 2026.
- Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency - COMAR 36.04.01 Video Lottery Terminal Lock-upApril 17, 2026
Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency amends COMAR 36.04.01 to require video lottery terminals to lock after jackpots requiring IRS Form W-2G filing; public comment closes May 18, 2026.
- Water and Science Administration - Notice of Application Fee Adjustments—Wetlands and Waterways Protection ProgramApril 17, 2026
Maryland Department of the Environment adjusts Wetlands and Waterways Protection Program application fees effective July 17, 2026 for all new project applications.
- Commissioner of Financial Regulation - Maryland Licensing Workgroup Public MeetingApril 17, 2026
Maryland's Office of Financial Regulation Licensing Workgroup holds its seventh meeting on April 24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. via Google Meet to address licensing matters under H.B. 1516.
- Department of Health - COMAR 10.26.02.05 ErrataApril 17, 2026
Maryland Department of Health corrects COMAR 10.26.02.05 regulations published January 23, 2026 by inserting section F and relabeling section G as H for change of mailing address, legal name, or email address.
- Department of the Environment - Board of Well Drillers Monthly Meeting NoticeApril 17, 2026
Department of the Environment Board of Well Drillers convenes April 29, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland, with in-person and virtual participation available.
- Protected Health Care Commission - Public Meeting NoticeApril 17, 2026
Protected Health Care Commission holds a public meeting on April 28, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. via Google Meet.
- Susquehanna River Basin Commission - Public Hearing April 23, 2026April 17, 2026 • Impact: none
Susquehanna River Basin Commission holds a public hearing on April 23, 2026, to receive testimony on 15 water resource projects; written comments due May 4, 2026.
- Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation - COMAR 09.34.06 ErrataApril 17, 2026
Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation corrects COMAR 09.34.06 regulations published December 26, 2025 and April 3, 2026 by inserting section E and revising citation references.
- Maryland Department of Labor - Real Estate Commission - Residential Property Disclosure/Disclaimer Statement - COMAR 09.11.07April 17, 2026
Maryland Real Estate Commission updates residential property disclosure rules under COMAR 09.11.07 with a revised public comment deadline of April 30, 2026.
- Maryland Health Care Commission - Formal Start of Review - Certificate of Need ApplicationApril 17, 2026
Maryland Health Care Commission is reviewing a Certificate of Need application from First HealthCare Consultants LTD to establish a home health agency in six counties with a $364,584 project budget; written comments are due by May 18, 2026.
- Fire Prevention Commission - Public Meeting NoticeApril 17, 2026
Fire Prevention Commission public meeting is scheduled for April 23, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 4128 Main Street, Grasonville, Maryland, with possible closed sessions and rescheduling if public schools close.
- Commissioner of Financial Regulation - Maryland Licensing Workgroup Public Meeting NoticeApril 17, 2026
Maryland's Commissioner of Financial Regulation Licensing Workgroup holds its seventh public meeting April 24, 2026, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. via Google Meet to support implementation of H.B. 1516.