Code of Maryland Regulations Title 14 - INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Here’s an improved overview of COMAR Title 14 — Independent Agencies, the Maryland state regulations governing various standalone state entities.
📌 Structure of Title 14 – Independent Agencies
Based on official and secondary sources, Title 14 is organized into Subtitles, each representing an independent agency, commission, or authority. Notable subtitles include:
Subtitle 01 – Prescription Drug Affordability Board (Ch. 14.01.01–.20)
Subtitle 02 – State Public Information Act Compliance Board (Ch. 14.02.01–.18) (law.cornell.edu)
Subtitle 03 – Commission on Human Relations (Ch. 14.03.01–.05) (law.cornell.edu)
Subtitle 04 – Maryland Technology Development Corporation (Ch. 14.04.01–.12) (law.cornell.edu)
Subtitle 05 – Veterans Commission (Ch. 14.05.01–.02) (law.cornell.edu)
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Subtitle 09 – Workers’ Compensation Commission (Ch. 14.09.01–.16)
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Subtitle 17 – Maryland Cannabis Administration (Ch. 14.17.00–.22) (regulations.justia.com)
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Subtitle 24 – Office of Planning (Ch. 14.24.01–.09) (law.cornell.edu)
Subtitle 30 – Public Employee Relations Board (Ch. 14.30.01–.15) (law.cornell.edu)
Subtitle 31 – Office for Children (Ch. 14.31.01–.09) (law.cornell.edu)
🔍 Selected Subtitle Details
• Subtitle 02 – State Public Information Act Compliance Board
Defines terms like “Exemption” and “Dispute,” outlines jurisdiction over PAIA disputes, recusal standards, and appeal rights (marylandattorneygeneral.gov).
• Subtitle 09 – Workers’ Compensation Commission
Lays out regulations for claims, hearings, vocational rehabilitation, awards, appeals, etc. (e.g., Chapter 14.09.02 for claim filing) .
• Subtitle 17 – Maryland Cannabis Administration
Comprehensive chapters (14.17.00–.22) covering the full regulatory framework for cannabis: licensing, equity, labs, enforcement, packaging, fees, and hearings (regulations.justia.com).
• Subtitle 31 – Office for Children
Includes licensing for residential childcare, rate-setting (14.31.04), standards for facilities (14.31.06), and more (dhs.maryland.gov).
✅ How to Access or Deepen Research
To view full text, visit the official Maryland Division of State Documents site or COMAR database.
For a specific agency/text, refer to the Subtitle and Chapter (e.g., 14.31.06 for childcare standards).
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