Regular meetings of the Council are scheduled
each month, September through July.

DIVISION OF SECURITIES

Susan M. Rittenhouse, Commissioner
Delia A. Burke; Sarah McCafferty.

7 N. Calvert St.
Baltimore 21202 Telephone: 576-6360

The Division of Securities was established in
1962 with the passage of the Maryland Securities
Act. The principal executive officer of the Divi-
sion is the Securities Commissioner, who is ap-
pointed by the Attorney General.

The Securities Commissioner and the Division
are charged by statute with the administration
and enforcement of three Maryland laws: the
Maryland Securities Act (Code Corporations and
Associations Article, sees. 11-101 through
11-805); the Franchise Registration and Disclo-
sure Law (Code 1957, Art. 56, sees. 345-365D);
and the Business Opportunities Sales Act (Code
1957, Art. 56, sees. 401^15).

Administration of these acts involves a substan-
tive scheme of regulation imposed by statute and
by rule requiring the registration of investment
opportunities prior to their offer and sale to the
public and, in addition, under the Securities Act
there is imposed a licensing requirement on per-
sons to be engaged in the sale of securities (subject
to annual renewals). Enforcement of these acts is
accomplished through a comprehensive statutory
framework imposing administrative, civil, and
criminal standards. Enforcement is conducted
through the use of investigatory powers, adminis-
trative hearings and administrative orders, litiga-
tion in State and federal courts, and through co-
operative efforts with State's Attorneys' Offices in
criminal matters.

MARYLAND BLUE SKY ADVISORY
COMMITTEE

Susan M. Rittenhouse, Chairperson

Virginia K. Adams, 1987; E. Robert Kent, Jr.,
1987; Gerald M. Rashbaum, 1988; Arthur C.
Strasburger, 1988; Mark D. Coplin, 1989; John S.
Lalley, 1989.

7 N. Calvert St.
Baltimore 21202 Telephone: 576-6360

The Maryland Blue Sky Advisory Committee
was created in 1962 (Chapter 1, Acts of 1962).
The Committee meets, when called by the Securi-
ties Commissioner, to advise the Commissioner on
any and all matters pertaining to the administra-
tion of the Maryland Securities Act, particularly
on the adoption, amendment, or repeal of rules,
regulations, or forms (Code Corporations and As-
sociations Article, sec. 11-202).

The Committee consists of six members ap-
pointed by the Governor for staggered terms of
three years each. The Committee serves without
compensation and has no staff.

CORRECTIONAL LITIGATION
DIVISION

Richard M. Kastendieck, Supervising Attorney

Glenn W. Bell; Karen Stakem Homig; Stephanie
Lane-Weber; Mark D. McCurdy; Rex C. Schultz.

Telephone: 576-6429

The Correctional Litigation Division is respon-
sible for the representation of State's Attorneys in
any lawsuit challenging their official actions, and
of sheriffs where the matter involves correctional
matters. The Division also represents State offi-
cials and employees who are sued in State or fed-
eral courts by prisoners for asserted violations of
their rights in State institutions.

CRIMINAL APPEALS DIVISION

Gary E. Bair, Chief
Vacancy, Deputy Chief, Criminal Appeals

Richard B. Rosenblatt, Senior Counsel, Capital
Litigation

John S. Bainbridge, Jr.; Mary Ellen Barbara;
Ronald M. Levitan; Valerie W. Loftin; Anne E.
Singleton; Jillyn K. Schuize; Norman L. Smith;
Valerie Johnston Smith; Patricia D. Storeh.

7 N. Calvert St.
Baltimore 21202 Telephone: 576-6410

The Criminal Appeals Division represents the
State in suits involving the criminal justice system.
Advocating the State's position in written briefs
and at oral argument, the Division handles all ap-
peals in criminal cases in the U.S. Supreme Court,