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MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  10-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 10 - Funds|Subtitle 3 - Uninsured Employers' Fund|Part I - Definitions|Section 10-301 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board” means the Uninsured Employers’ Fund Board.    (c)    “Fund” means the Uninsured Employers’ Fund.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  10-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 10 - Funds|Subtitle 3 - Uninsured Employers' Fund|Part II - Fund|Section 10-304 - Established

    There is an Uninsured Employers’ Fund.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  10-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 10 - Funds|Subtitle 3 - Uninsured Employers' Fund|Part III - Board|Section 10-307 - Established

    There is an Uninsured Employers’ Fund Board.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  10-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 10 - Funds|Subtitle 3 - Uninsured Employers' Fund|Part III - Board|Section 10-308 - Membership

    (a)    (1)    The Board consists of 3 members, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.        (2)    Of the 3 members of the Board:            (i)    1 shall represent labor;            (ii)    1 shall represent management; and            (iii)    1 shall represent the general public.    (b)    Before taking office, each appointee to the Board shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.    (c)    (1)    The term of a member is 4 years.        (2)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (3)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.    (d)    The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  10-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 10 - Funds|Subtitle 3 - Uninsured Employers' Fund|Part III - Board|Section 10-309 - Meetings; Compensation; Director; Staff; Appeal of Disciplinary Action

    (a)    The Board shall determine the times and places of its meetings.    (b)    Subject to the State budget, each member of the Board is entitled to:        (1)    compensation for each day that the member is engaged in duties of the office; and        (2)    reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations.    (c)    The Board shall:        (1)    appoint a Director for the Fund; and        (2)    review the Director’s administration of the Fund.    (d)    The Director:        (1)    shall have immediate supervision and direction over the administration of the Fund;        (2)    may employ staff in accordance with the State budget; and        (3)    shall serve as the appointing authority for all staff.    (e)    An employee may appeal a disciplinary action taken by the Director to the Board.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  10-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 10 - Funds|Subtitle 3 - Uninsured Employers' Fund|Part III - Board|Section 10-310 - Legal Adviser

    (a)    (1)    The Attorney General is the legal adviser to the Director and Fund.        (2)    The Attorney General may represent the Fund in any case that does not involve the rights of the Fund against another individual who:            (i)    is in the same employ as the employee who received benefits under Title 9 of this article; and            (ii)    caused the injury or death of the employee.    (b)    Staff whom the Attorney General assigns to represent the Fund may not represent another party in a claim under Title 9 of this article.    (c)    Staff whom the Attorney General assigns to represent the Fund may apply to the Director for authority to hire and, within an amount that the Director sets, to pay each expert or witness who is needed to defend a claim properly.    (d)    The Director shall assign to help the staff of the Attorney General each employee of the Fund who is needed to represent the Fund.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  10-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 10 - Funds|Subtitle 3 - Uninsured Employers' Fund|Part III - Board|Section 10-311 - Regulations

    The Director may adopt any reasonable regulation to process and pay an award charged against the Fund.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  10-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 10 - Funds|Subtitle 3 - Uninsured Employers' Fund|Part IV - Purpose and Administration of Fund|Section 10-314 - Composition; Use

    (a)    The Fund shall consist of:        (1)    the money credited to the Fund under Title 9 of this article;        (2)    income from investments that the State Treasurer makes for the Fund; and        (3)    interest on deposits or investments of money from the Fund.    (b)    Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the Director shall use the Fund to pay:        (1)    each award under Title 9 of this article charged against the Fund;        (2)    the amount that the Director authorizes for an expert or witness hired under § 10–310(c) of this subtitle;        (3)    other proper charges that the Director authorizes;        (4)    whenever an employer who is self–insured in accordance with § 9–404 or § 9–405 of this article becomes insolvent, any outstanding obligations of the employer; and        (5)    hearing loss claims for retirees of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation.    (c)    The liability of the Board, Director, Fund, State Treasurer, and State for all proper charges against the Fund is limited to the assets of the Fund.    (d)    Beginning in fiscal year 2021, the Director may use the Fund to pay for the administration of the Fund only if an appropriation is included in the State budget for this purpose.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  10-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 10 - Funds|Subtitle 3 - Uninsured Employers' Fund|Part IV - Purpose and Administration of Fund|Section 10-315 - Custodian

    (a)    The State Treasurer is custodian of the Fund.    (b)    The State Treasurer shall keep the Fund separate from State money.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  10-316 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 10 - Funds|Subtitle 3 - Uninsured Employers' Fund|Part IV - Purpose and Administration of Fund|Section 10-316 - Administration

    (a)    The Director  shall supervise the administration of the Fund.    (b)    (1)    The Fund annually shall submit to the Governor a proposed budget for the Fund, for inclusion in the budget bill to be submitted to the General Assembly.        (2)    The proposed budget shall include an appropriation from the Fund for its budget.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  10-317 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 10 - Funds|Subtitle 3 - Uninsured Employers' Fund|Part IV - Purpose and Administration of Fund|Section 10-317 - Accounts

    The Board may establish reserves to meet potential losses of the Fund.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  10-318 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 10 - Funds|Subtitle 3 - Uninsured Employers' Fund|Part IV - Purpose and Administration of Fund|Section 10-318 - Surplus

    (a)    (1)    The State Treasurer shall invest surplus money of the Fund in any security in which a savings bank may invest under State law.        (2)    If the State Treasurer invests in a certificate of deposit, it shall:            (i)    be interest bearing;            (ii)    be issued by:                1.    a bank located and authorized to do business in the State;                2.    a national banking association located in the State; or                3.    a trust company located and authorized to do business in the State; and            (iii)    be secured in full by a pledge of a direct obligation of the State or United States.    (b)    If sale of a security in which money of the Fund is invested is in the best interest of the Fund, the State Treasurer may sell the security.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  10-319 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 10 - Funds|Subtitle 3 - Uninsured Employers' Fund|Part IV - Purpose and Administration of Fund|Section 10-319 - Disbursements

    The State Treasurer shall disburse money from the Fund only on a voucher that is signed by the Director for the Fund.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  10-320 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 10 - Funds|Subtitle 3 - Uninsured Employers' Fund|Part IV - Purpose and Administration of Fund|Section 10-320 - Annual Reports

    (a)    The State Treasurer annually shall submit to the Director for the Fund a statement that:        (1)    for the fiscal year for which the statement is made:            (i)    states the balance of the Fund on the last day of the year;            (ii)    states the income of the Fund; and            (iii)    summarizes the payments from the Fund; and        (2)    states the balance of the Fund on the last day of the preceding fiscal year.    (b)    On or before October 1 of each year, the Board shall submit to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly an annual report that includes a detailed statement of the balances and expenses of the Fund.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  1-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - General Provisions|Section 1-201 - Visions

    In addition to the requirements of § 3–201(a) and (b) of this article, a planning commission shall implement the following visions through the comprehensive plan described in Title 3 of this article:        (1)    quality of life and sustainability: a high quality of life is achieved through universal stewardship of the land, water, and air resulting in sustainable communities and protection of the environment;        (2)    public participation: citizens are active partners in the planning and implementation of community initiatives and are sensitive to their responsibilities in achieving community goals;        (3)    growth areas: growth is concentrated in existing population and business centers, growth areas adjacent to these centers, or strategically selected new centers;        (4)    community design: compact, mixed–use, walkable design consistent with existing community character and located near available or planned transit options is encouraged to ensure efficient use of land and transportation resources and preservation and enhancement of natural systems, open spaces, recreational areas, and historical, cultural, and archaeological resources;        (5)    infrastructure: growth areas have the water resources and infrastructure to accommodate population and business expansion in an orderly, efficient, and environmentally sustainable manner;        (6)    transportation: a well–maintained, multimodal transportation system facilitates the safe, convenient, affordable, and efficient movement of people, goods, and services within and between population and business centers;        (7)    housing: a range of housing densities, types, and sizes provides residential options for citizens of all ages and incomes;        (8)    economic development: economic development and natural resource–based businesses that promote employment opportunities for all income levels within the capacity of the State’s natural resources, public services, and public facilities are encouraged;        (9)    environmental protection: land and water resources, including the Chesapeake and coastal bays, are carefully managed to restore and maintain healthy air and water, natural systems, and living resources;        (10)    resource conservation: waterways, forests, agricultural areas, open space, natural systems, and scenic areas are conserved;        (11)    stewardship: government, business entities, and residents are responsible for the creation of sustainable communities by collaborating to balance efficient growth with resource protection; and        (12)    implementation: strategies, policies, programs, and funding for growth and development, resource conservation, infrastructure, and transportation are integrated across the local, regional, State, and interstate levels to achieve these visions.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  1-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - General Provisions|Section 1-202 - Conflict With Other Laws

    (a)    A regulation adopted under this division that conflicts with any statute, local law, or other regulation shall govern if the regulation adopted under this division:        (1)    requires a greater width or size of yards, courts, or other open spaces;        (2)    requires a lower height of buildings;        (3)    requires a reduced number of stories;        (4)    requires a greater percentage of lot left unoccupied; or        (5)    imposes a more restrictive standard.    (b)    A statute, local law, or other regulation that conflicts with a regulation adopted under this division shall govern if the statute, local law, or other regulation:        (1)    requires a greater width or size of yards, courts, or other open spaces;        (2)    requires a lower height of buildings;        (3)    requires a reduced number of stories;        (4)    requires a greater percentage of lot left unoccupied; or        (5)    imposes a more restrictive standard.    (c)    (1)    This subsection applies to the Maryland–Washington Regional District established under Chapter 992 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1943.        (2)    This division does not supplement Chapter 992 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1943 if a local agency located within the Maryland–Washington Regional District administers municipal and regional planning and zoning.        (3)    In the Maryland–Washington Regional District, the additional and supplemental powers vested by this division in a legislative body may not be considered vested in and may not be exercised by a county council acting as a district council under Chapter 992 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1943.        (4)    In the Maryland–Washington Regional District, the powers vested by this division in a planning commission or board of appeals may not be considered vested in and may not be exercised by the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission, the planning board, or the board of zoning appeals of the affected county.        (5)    Provisions of this division that are inconsistent with or contrary to Chapter 992 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1943 do not apply in the Maryland–Washington Regional District.        (6)    This division does not affect the validity of Chapter 992 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1943.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  1-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - General Provisions|Section 1-203 - Repeal of Inconsistent Laws

    Except as otherwise provided in this division, any law or ordinance that is inconsistent with or contrary to this division is repealed to the extent of the inconsistency.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  1-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - General Provisions|Section 1-204 - Other Potentially Applicable Laws

    (a)    Other public general laws that may affect land use in a local jurisdiction under this division, Division II of this article, or otherwise, include:        (1)    the Local Government Article; and        (2)    Title 8, Subtitle 18 of the Natural Resources Article.    (b)    The inclusion or exclusion of a provision of public general law in this section may not be construed to imply any relationship between the provision and land use matters included in this article.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  1-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - General Provisions|Section 1-205 - Adoption of Local Law

    The requirement or authorization for a local jurisdiction to enact a local law to implement a provision of this division is not intended to alter in any way the form or legislative mechanism that the applicable enabling authority requires for the local jurisdiction to enact the local law, whether by ordinance, resolution, or otherwise, as of October 1, 2012.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  1-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - General Provisions|Section 1-206 - Required Education

    (a)    (1)    In this subsection, “planning commission” includes a planning commission or board established under:            (i)    Title 2 of this article;            (ii)    Division II of this article; or            (iii)    Title 10 of the Local Government Article.        (2)    Within 6 months after appointment to a planning commission, a member shall complete an education course that includes education on:            (i)    the role of the comprehensive plan;            (ii)    if applicable, proper standards for special exceptions and variances; and            (iii)    the local jurisdiction’s local laws and regulations relating to zoning, planned development, subdivision, and other land use matters.        (3)    The failure of a member to complete an education course under this subsection may not:            (i)    invalidate a decision of the planning commission; or            (ii)    be construed to create a private cause of action by any person.    (b)    (1)    In this subsection, “board of appeals” includes a board of appeals established under:            (i)    Title 4, Subtitle 3 of this article;            (ii)    § 10–403 of this article;            (iii)    Division II of this article; or            (iv)    Title 10 of the Local Government Article.        (2)    Within 6 months after appointment to a board of appeals, a member shall complete an education course that includes education on:            (i)    the role of the comprehensive plan;            (ii)    proper standards for special exceptions and variances; and            (iii)    the local jurisdiction’s local laws and regulations relating to zoning, planned development, subdivision, and other land use matters.        (3)    The failure of a member to complete an education course under this subsection may not:            (i)    invalidate a decision of the board; or            (ii)    be construed to create a private cause of action by any person.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  1-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Consistency|Section 1-301 - "Action" Defined

    In this subtitle, “action” means:        (1)    the adoption of a local law or regulation concerning:            (i)    a special exception under § 1–101(p) of this title (Definitions – “Special exception”); or            (ii)    plan implementation and review under § 1–417 of this title or § 3–303 of this article;        (2)    a requirement under § 9–505(a)(1) of the Environment Article and § 4–415(c) of the Local Government Article (Municipal annexation); or        (3)    a required finding under §§ 9–506(a)(1) and 9–507(b)(2) of the Environment Article (Water and sewer plan review).
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  1-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Consistency|Section 1-302 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle applies to:        (1)    a special exception under § 1–101(p) of this title (Definitions – “Special exception”);        (2)    plan implementation and review under § 1–417 of this title or § 3–303 of this article;        (3)    §§ 9–505(a)(1), 9–506(a)(1), and 9–507(b)(2) of the Environment Article (Water and sewer plan review); and        (4)    § 4–414(c) of the Local Government Article (Annexation plan).
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  1-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Consistency|Section 1-303 - Consistency -- General Requirement

    Except as provided in § 1–304 of this subtitle, when a provision in a statute listed under § 1–302 of this subtitle requires an action to be “consistent with” or have “consistency with” a comprehensive plan, the term shall mean an action taken that will further, and not be contrary to, the following items in the plan:        (1)    policies;        (2)    timing of the implementation of the plan;        (3)    timing of development;        (4)    timing of rezoning;        (5)    development patterns;        (6)    land uses; and        (7)    densities or intensities.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  1-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Consistency|Section 1-304 - Consistency -- Priority Funding Area

    (a)    This section applies to plan implementation and review under § 1–301(1)(ii) of this subtitle.    (b)    In a priority funding area, if § 1–417 of this title or § 3–303 of this article requires an action to be “consistent with” or have “consistency with” a comprehensive plan, the term shall mean an action taken that will further, and not be contrary to, the following items in the plan:        (1)    policies;        (2)    timing of the implementation of the plan;        (3)    timing of development;        (4)    timing of rezoning; and        (5)    development patterns.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  1-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 5 - Growth Tiers|Section 1-501 - "Planning Board" Defined

    In this subtitle, “planning board”:        (1)    means a planning board established under this article; and        (2)    includes a planning commission or board established under Division II of this article or Title 10 of the Local Government Article.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  1-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 5 - Growth Tiers|Section 1-502 - Authorized

    On or before December 31, 2012, a local jurisdiction may adopt the mapped growth tiers in accordance with this subtitle.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  1-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 5 - Growth Tiers|Section 1-503 - Pre-Adoption Submission Authorized

    Before adoption of the growth tiers, a local jurisdiction may submit the proposed tiers and any relevant information to the Department of Planning for:        (1)    technical assistance, review, and comment; and        (2)    the opportunity for public review.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  1-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 5 - Growth Tiers|Section 1-504 - Post-Adoption Information Required

    After adoption of the growth tiers, the local jurisdiction shall provide to the Department of Planning all information necessary to demonstrate the precise location of the tiers, including, as appropriate:        (1)    a map of the area showing planning and zoning characteristics of each tier; and        (2)    existing and planned water and sewer services.