Regulations Alter Nondiscrimination and Alcohol/Drug Free Workplace Provisions - Legal and Fiscal Impact - Summary of Regulations

Sep 17, 2026

Regulations modify the Nondiscrimination/Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace provisions within Maryland’s Department of Housing and Community Development to improve clarity and uniformity across Title 5 of COMAR. The changes are primarily clarifying and stylistic and affect multiple housing and assistance programs listed under COMAR. No legal issues of concern are identified and there is no fiscal impact on state or local agencies. Statutory authority includes both explicit and implicit legislative intent supporting program-specific regulatory updates.

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Overview and Legal and Fiscal Impact

Regulations of COMAR Affected

Department of Housing and Community Development: Homeownership and Related Programs

Rental, Infrastructure, Demonstration, and Community Programs

Legal Analysis

Summary of Regulations

Legal Issue

Statutory Authority and Legislative Intent

Explicit Authority

Implicit Authority

Overview and Legal and Fiscal Impact These regulations alter provisions of the Nondiscrimination/Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace programs within the Department of Housing and Community Development (department) to provide better clarity and uniformity across Title 5 ofCOMAR. The regulations present no legal issues of concern, but additional discussion is presented in the Special Notes section for the committee’s consideration. There is no fiscal impact on State or local agencies. Regulations ofCOMAR Affected Department of Housing and Community Development: Homeownership Programs: Community Development Administration Residential Mortgage Program: COMAR [05.03.02.20](05.03.02.20) Special Loan Programs: Maryland Housing Rehabilitation Program – Regular Rehabilitation Program: COMAR [05.04.01.19](05.04.01.19) Indoor Plumbing Loan Program: COMAR [05.04.05.18](05.04.05.18) Lead Hazard Reduction Grant and Loan Program: COMAR [05.04.06.18](05.04.06.18) Accessory, Shared, and Sheltered Housing Program: COMAR [05.04.08.18](05.04.08.18) Group Home Financing Program: COMAR [05.04.09.18](05.04.09.18) Special Housing Opportunities Program: COMAR [05.04.11.18](05.04.11.18) Construction Loan Program: COMAR [05.04.12.09](05.04.12.09) Federal Lead Hazard Reduction Program: COMAR [05.04.13.18](05.04.13.18) Rental Housing Programs: Rental Allowance Program: COMAR [05.05.03.14](05.05.03.14) Shelter and Transitional Housing Facilities Grant Program: COMAR [05.05.09.16](05.05.09.16) Maryland Appalachian Housing Program: COMAR [05.05.10.12](05.05.10.12) Infrastructure Programs: Local Government Infrastructure Financing Program: COMAR [05.09.01.15](05.09.01.15) Demonstration Programs: Operating and Technical Assistance Grants: COMAR [05.11.01.10](05.11.01.10) Radium Pilot Grant Program: COMAR [05.11.02.09](05.11.02.09) Neighborhood Business Development: Main Street Improvement Program: COMAR [05.13.02.11](05.13.02.11) Maryland Town Manager Circuit Rider Grant Program: COMAR [05.13.03.10](05.13.03.10) Capital Access Program: COMAR [05.13.04.25](05.13.04.25) Neighborhood and Community Assistance Programs: Community Investment Tax Credit Program: COMAR [05.14.01.11](05.14.01.11) State Action Loans for Targeted Areas: State Action Loans for Targeted Areas Program: COMAR [05.15.01.12](05.15.01.12) Community Legacy: Community Legacy Program: COMAR [05.17.01.10](05.17.01.10) Self-Help Technical Assistance: Self-Help Homeownership Technical Assistance Program: COMAR [05.18.01.10](05.18.01.10) Legal Analysis Summary of Regulations The regulations are clarifying and stylistic in nature. The regulations alter the Nondiscrimination/Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace policies of the following programs in order to achieve uniformity and consistency within Title 5 ofCOMAR: 􀁸 Community Development Administration Residential Mortgage Program; 􀁸 Maryland Housing Rehabilitation Program – Regular Rehabilitation Program; 􀁸 Indoor Plumbing Loan Program; 􀁸 Lead Hazard Reduction Grant and Loan Program; 􀁸 Accessory, Shared, and Sheltered Housing Program; 􀁸 Group Home Financing Program; 􀁸 Special Housing Opportunities Program; 􀁸 Construction Loan Program; 􀁸 Federal Lead Hazard Reduction Program; 􀁸 Rental Allowance Program; 􀁸 Shelter and Transitional Housing Facilities Grant Program; 􀁸 Maryland Appalachian Housing Program; 􀁸 Local Government Infrastructure Financing Program; 􀁸 Operating and Technical Assistance Grants; 􀁸 Radium Pilot Grant Program; 􀁸 Main Street Improvement Program; 􀁸 Circuit Rider Grant Program; 􀁸 Capital Access Program; 􀁸 Community Investment Tax Credit Program; 􀁸 State Action Loans for Target Areas Program; 􀁸 Community Legacy Program; and 􀁸 Self-Help Homeownership Technical Assistance Program. Legal Issue The regulations present no legal issues of concern. Statutory Authority and Legislative Intent The department cites numerous Executive

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the regulations?

The regulations alter the Nondiscrimination/Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace provisions to provide better clarity and uniformity across Title 5 of COMAR.

Do the regulations raise any legal or fiscal concerns?

The regulations present no legal issues of concern, and there is no fiscal impact on state or local agencies.

How is statutory authority characterized for these regulations?

The department has explicit authority for some programs and only implicit authority for others, based on a liberal reading of the cited statutory provisions.

Sep 17, 2026

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