Recent Maryland regulations affecting small businesses

Maryland Commission on Judicial Disabilities will conduct a public hearing on charges against Judge April T. Ademiluyi on April 29, May 2, and May 10, 2024, at the Howard County Circuit Court.

The Maryland Commission on Judicial Disabilities will hold a public hearing on December 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2023 to consider charges against Judge April T. Ademiluyi in case CJD 2022-079.

Maryland Commission on Judicial Disabilities will hold a public hearing against Judge Vickie Gipson on August 21-22 and October 10, 2025, at the Howard County Circuit Court to consider charges in five cases.

Maryland Commission on Judicial Disabilities will hold public hearings October 14, 29, and 30, 2025, to consider charges against Judge Marc Knapp across eight cases at the Howard County Circuit Court.

Maryland Commission on Judicial Disabilities will conduct public hearings on charges against Judge April T. Ademiluyi (case CJD 2022-079) on December 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2023, at the Appellate Court of Maryland in Annapolis.

Maryland Department of Health updates nursing facility payment regulations to implement patient-driven payment model, adjust FY 2026 budget factors, and modify pay-for-performance eligibility; comments due May 18, 2026.

Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers updates continuing education requirements for licensed appraisers to comply with Appraisal Qualifications Board standards effective January 1, 2026; public comment deadline May 18, 2026.

Maryland Real Estate Commission amends COMAR 09.11.01 Regulation .23 to take effect April 27, 2026, governing real estate business practices and licensing requirements.

Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency adopts amendments to nine regulations covering video lottery facilities, table games, skills-based devices, sports wagering, and voluntary exclusion programs; effective April 27, 2026.

Maryland Commission on Judicial Disabilities will conduct public hearings regarding charges against Judge April T. Ademiluyi on April 29, May 2, and May 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Howard County Circuit Court.

Maryland Department of Health is reviewing regulations for eight health profession boards including podiatry, occupational therapy, nursing electrology, dietetics, counseling, environmental health, and massage therapy to assess continued effectivene…

Department of the Environment finalizes cold water existing use determinations for four Maryland water bodies in Harford and Washington counties, with three North Branch Potomac River segments still under review.

Susquehanna River Basin Commission approved 16 water resource projects for groundwater and surface water withdrawals across Pennsylvania and New York at its March 12, 2026 meeting.

Maryland Department of Health Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee holds a virtual public meeting on May 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to review drug classes and register speakers via webinar.

Maryland's Consumer Protection Division amends arbitration procedures under COMAR 02.01.06, effective April 27, 2026, updating regulations .01 and .05–.10 for dispute resolution requirements.