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MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  18-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 18 - Finances|Subtitle 4 - Land Acquisition Funding|Section 18-404 - Grants by Counties; Agreements Relating to County Property

    (a)    (1)    On request by the Commission, Montgomery County and Prince George’s County may grant money to the Commission for any of the purposes of Subtitles 2 and 3 of this title.        (2)    The Commission shall use the money granted under this subsection in the county making the grant.        (3)    (i)    Each year, Montgomery County may not grant more than one–half of the county’s share of the State income tax plus one–half the profits of the county dispensary distributed to the county.            (ii)    Each year, Prince George’s County may not grant more than one–half of the county’s share of the State income tax.    (b)    The governing body of Montgomery County or Prince George’s County may convey, lease, or enter into a contract or agreement with the Commission for use, development, and maintenance by the Commission of county property for the purposes of this division.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  18-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 18 - Finances|Subtitle 5 - Payment of Obligations|Section 18-501 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Payment date” means the date of the Commission’s check.    (c)    “Proper invoice” means an invoice that:        (1)    contains:            (i)    the contractor’s federal employer identification number or Social Security number; and            (ii)    the contract or purchase order number or other description of the contract; and        (2)    contains or is accompanied by substantiating information and documentation as required by regulation or contract.    (d)    “Receipt date” means the date that a proper invoice is received by the Commission.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  18-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 18 - Finances|Subtitle 5 - Payment of Obligations|Section 18-502 - Payment of Procurement Contract

    It is the policy of the Commission that payment under an authorized, written procurement contract shall be made by the Commission to the contractor within 30 days after the receipt date of a proper invoice.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  18-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 18 - Finances|Subtitle 5 - Payment of Obligations|Section 18-503 - Interest on Unpaid Contracts

    An amount due and payable under an authorized, written procurement contract and in accordance with law that remains unpaid for more than 45 days after the receipt date shall accrue interest:        (1)    for the period that begins 31 days after the receipt date; and        (2)    at the rate specified in § 11–107(a) of the Courts Article.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  18-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 18 - Finances|Subtitle 5 - Payment of Obligations|Section 18-504 - Liability of Commission

    The Commission is not liable for the payment of interest under this subtitle:        (1)    if a proper invoice for accrued interest is not submitted within 30 days after the payment date of the amount on which the interest accrued;        (2)    for more than 1 year and 31 days after the receipt date;        (3)    on amounts representing unpaid interest; or        (4)    if the Commission determines there is a dispute regarding any material factor in the contract or purchase order.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  20-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 20 - Maryland-Washington Regional District|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 20-101 - Maryland-Washington Regional District

    (a)    There is a Maryland–Washington Regional District.    (b)    The regional district consists of:        (1)    the entire area of Montgomery County, subject to the limitations in Subtitle 7, Part I of this title and Title 24, Subtitle 2 of this article; and        (2)    the entire area of Prince George’s County, except for the City of Laurel as it existed on July 1, 2013.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  20-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 20 - Maryland-Washington Regional District|Subtitle 2 - County Planning Boards|Section 20-201 - Membership

    The commissioners from each county are designated as the Montgomery County Planning Board or the Prince George’s County Planning Board, respectively.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  20-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 20 - Maryland-Washington Regional District|Subtitle 2 - County Planning Boards|Section 20-202 - Powers and Duties

    (a)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a county planning board:            (i)    is responsible for planning, subdivision, and zoning functions that are primarily local in scope; and            (ii)    shall exercise, within the county planning board’s jurisdiction, the following powers:                1.    planning;                2.    zoning;                3.    subdivision;                4.    assignment of street names and house numbers; and                5.    any related matter.        (2)    The functions under paragraph (1) of this subsection do not include the regional planning functions of the Commission relating to or affecting the regional district as a planning unit.    (b)    (1)    A county planning board has exclusive jurisdiction over:            (i)    local functions, including:                1.    the administration of subdivision regulations;                2.    the preparation and adoption of recommendations to the district council with respect to zoning map amendments; and                3.    the assignment of street names and house numbers in the regional district; and            (ii)    mandatory referrals made in accordance with Subtitle 3, Part I of this title by the county planning board’s respective county government or any unit of the county government.        (2)    The Montgomery County Planning Board has exclusive jurisdiction over a mandatory referral made in accordance with Subtitle 3, Part I of this title by the County Board of Education, a municipal corporation or special taxing district, or a publicly owned or privately owned public utility.    (c)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Montgomery County Planning Board shall:            (i)    review the annual capital budgets of the county and future capital budget projections; and            (ii)    submit recommendations to the county council.        (2)    The county government shall have sole responsibility for the preparation of the capital budgets and programs of public works.    (d)    Each county planning board shall:        (1)    meet from time to time with its respective county council; and        (2)    perform surveys, studies, and other planning duties the county council assigns to the county planning board.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  20-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 20 - Maryland-Washington Regional District|Subtitle 2 - County Planning Boards|Section 20-203 - Regional Functions

    (a)    The regional functions within the jurisdiction of the Commission include:        (1)    preparation, adoption, and amendment of the general plan or parts of the general plan for the physical development of the regional district in accordance with Title 21 of this article; and        (2)    mandatory referrals from the United States or the State, or any unit of the United States or the State, in accordance with Subtitle 3, Part I of this title.    (b)    The Commission or the county planning boards may recommend to the proper authorities amendments to the zoning laws, subdivision regulations, and any other rules and regulations authorized in this title.    (c)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the adoption of a resolution or recommendation relating to a regional matter shall be by a majority vote of the Commission.        (2)    (i)    Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the majority vote shall include at least three members from Montgomery County and at least three members from Prince George’s County.            (ii)    If a regional plan affects only one county, the affirmative vote of three members of the county planning board for the county affected shall control.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  20-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 20 - Maryland-Washington Regional District|Subtitle 2 - County Planning Boards|Section 20-204 - Jurisdiction Over Personnel

    (a)    Each county planning board shall have administrative control and jurisdiction over personnel performing the duties and functions assigned in this subtitle to the respective county planning board.    (b)    In Montgomery County, a director serves at the pleasure of the Montgomery County Planning Board.    (c)    (1)    In this subsection, “deputy director” includes any position comparable to the position of a deputy director, as the Prince George’s County Planning Board determines.        (2)    In Prince George’s County, a director or deputy director of a department shall have education or professional experience in a field relevant to the responsibilities of that department.        (3)    A director or deputy director shall receive the compensation established in the budget for the Prince George’s County Planning Board.        (4)    (i)    Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a director or deputy director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Prince George’s County Planning Board.            (ii)    In Prince George’s County, an individual may elect to remain in the merit system established under Title 16, Subtitle 1 of this article if on June 30, 1991, the individual was a director of planning or a director of parks and recreation.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  20-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 20 - Maryland-Washington Regional District|Subtitle 2 - County Planning Boards|Section 20-205 - Parks and Parklands

    (a)    Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, this subtitle may not be construed to affect the powers and duties of the Commission with respect to parks and parklands.    (b)    The Commission may delegate to the county planning boards those powers and duties with respect to parks and parklands that the Commission may determine.    (c)    The Prince George’s County Planning Board shall:        (1)    provide a program of recreation in Prince George’s County; and        (2)    coordinate the program with the Commission’s park functions.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  20-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 20 - Maryland-Washington Regional District|Subtitle 2 - County Planning Boards|Section 20-206 - Expenses

    The expenses of operating each county planning board shall be paid from the proceeds of the administrative tax collected for the Commission under § 18–307 of this article and any additional funds appropriated by the respective county governing body.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  20-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 20 - Maryland-Washington Regional District|Subtitle 2 - County Planning Boards|Section 20-207 - Assignment of Other Functions

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, functions not specifically allocated in this subtitle shall be assigned to the Commission or to one or both of the county planning boards, as needed.    (b)    The assignments shall:        (1)    be made by resolution of the Commission with the approval of the respective county council; and        (2)    carry out the policy that local or intracounty planning functions should be performed by the county planning boards.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  20-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 20 - Maryland-Washington Regional District|Subtitle 2 - County Planning Boards|Section 20-208 - Compensation of Members

    (a)    Notwithstanding other provisions of this division, money may be included in the Commission’s annual budget and appropriated by the respective county council to provide an annual salary for each county planning board member, other than a full–time member, as compensation for the member’s services.    (b)    After notice and public hearing, the Montgomery County Council and the Prince George’s County Council may each establish the salary for a county planning board member from that county, other than a full–time member, by local law separate from budget action.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  20-209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 20 - Maryland-Washington Regional District|Subtitle 2 - County Planning Boards|Section 20-209 - Authority of Montgomery County Planning Board

    In Montgomery County, to the extent authorized by local law, the Montgomery County Planning Board may:        (1)    administer and enforce any adopted growth policy or forest conservation program; and        (2)    provide staffing assistance on matters relating to the promotion of historic preservation.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  20-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 20 - Maryland-Washington Regional District|Subtitle 4 - Road Grades|Section 20-401 - Authority to Establish

    (a)    The Commission may establish grades for all roads in the regional district.    (b)    In Montgomery County, all road grades shall be established in accordance with local law.    (c)    In Prince George’s County, the Department of Public Works and Transportation shall establish road grades.    (d)    Permanent road grading may not occur until a road grade has been established by:        (1)    the Commission in Montgomery County; or        (2)    the Department of Public Works and Transportation in Prince George’s County.    (e)    Unauthorized permanent road grading is a misdemeanor and is punishable under Title 27 of this article.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  20-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 20 - Maryland-Washington Regional District|Subtitle 6 - Prince George's County -- Annexation|Section 20-601 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle applies only in Prince George’s County.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  20-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 20 - Maryland-Washington Regional District|Subtitle 6 - Prince George's County -- Annexation|Section 20-602 - Authorized

    Subject to this subtitle and any local law adopted by the County Council under this subtitle, any area in the county within an election district that abuts territory within the regional district may be annexed to the boundaries of the regional district.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  20-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 20 - Maryland-Washington Regional District|Subtitle 6 - Prince George's County -- Annexation|Section 20-603 - Petition

    (a)    (1)    A proposal for annexation of an area to the regional district shall be initiated by a written petition.        (2)    The written petition shall be signed by:            (i)    at least 25% of the residents of the area to be annexed who are registered as voters in county elections; and            (ii)    owners of at least 25% of the assessed valuation of the real property located in the area to be annexed.    (b)    If a written petition for annexation is submitted to the County Council, the chair of the County Council shall verify:        (1)    the signatures on the written petition; and        (2)    that the petition meets the requirements of subsection (a)(2) of this section.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  20-604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 20 - Maryland-Washington Regional District|Subtitle 6 - Prince George's County -- Annexation|Section 20-604 - Local Law Required

    (a)    On verifying that the requirements of § 20–603 of this subtitle have been complied with, the chair of the County Council shall promptly cause a local law to be introduced that proposes the change of boundaries that the petition requests.    (b)    The local law shall:        (1)    describe by clearly ascertained boundary lines, by landmarks, and by other well–known terms consistent with the description of other areas included in the regional district, the exact area proposed to be included in the change; and        (2)    include a brief and accurate description of the conditions and circumstances applicable to the change of boundaries the petition requests.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  20-605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 20 - Maryland-Washington Regional District|Subtitle 6 - Prince George's County -- Annexation|Section 20-605 - Required Notice and Hearing

    (a)    (1)    The County Council shall give public notice of a hearing on the local law introduced under § 20–604 of this subtitle.        (2)    The notice required under this subsection shall be published at least four times at not less than weekly intervals in a newspaper of general circulation in the area proposed to be annexed.        (3)    The notice required under this subsection shall include:            (i)    a brief and accurate description of the change in boundaries proposed in the local law and the conditions and circumstances applicable to the change in boundaries; and            (ii)    the time and place where the public hearing on the proposed local law will be held.    (b)    The hearing shall:        (1)    commence not less than 7 days after the fourth publication of the required notice of the hearing; and        (2)    be held at the location identified in the notice.    (c)    After the required notice and hearing on the local law, a majority of the County Council may adopt the local law.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  20-606 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 20 - Maryland-Washington Regional District|Subtitle 6 - Prince George's County -- Annexation|Section 20-606 - Enactment and Effective Date of Local Law

    (a)    After the public hearing on the local law, the County Council may enact the local law in accordance with the usual requirements and practices applicable to legislative enactments of the County Council.    (b)    The local law may not become effective until at least 45 days following its final enactment.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  21-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 21 - Regional District Plan|Subtitle 1 - In General|Section 21-101 - Purpose of Plan

    (a)    This section applies to:        (1)    the making of the appropriate general plan;        (2)    any part, amendment, extension, or addition to the plan;        (3)    the protection of and the carrying out of the plan; and        (4)    the exercise of any:            (i)    planning, zoning, or subdivision control powers in the regional district; and            (ii)    other powers granted in this title to the Commission or to the Montgomery County Council or the Prince George’s County Council.    (b)    The purpose of the plan is to:        (1)    guide and accomplish a coordinated, comprehensive, adjusted, and systematic development of the regional district;        (2)    coordinate and adjust the development of the regional district with public and private development of other parts of the State and of the District of Columbia; and        (3)    protect and promote the public health, safety, and welfare.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  21-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 21 - Regional District Plan|Subtitle 1 - In General|Section 21-102 - Statement of Policy

    (a)    It is the policy of the State that:        (1)    the orderly development and use of land and structures requires comprehensive regulation through implementation of planning and zoning controls; and        (2)    local governments shall implement planning and zoning controls.    (b)    (1)    To achieve the public purposes of this regulatory scheme, the General Assembly recognizes that local government action will displace or limit economic competition by owners and users of property.        (2)    It is the policy of the General Assembly and of the State that competition and enterprise shall be displaced or limited for the attainment of the purposes of the State policy for implementing planning and zoning controls as provided for in State and local law.    (c)    The powers granted to the Commission and district councils under this section may not be construed to:        (1)    grant to the Commission or district councils powers in any substantive area that are not otherwise granted to the Commission and district councils by State or local law;        (2)    restrict the Commission or district councils from exercising any power granted to the Commission and district councils by other law;        (3)    authorize the Commission or district councils to engage in any activity that is beyond their power under other law; or        (4)    preempt or supersede the regulatory authority of any State unit under any State law.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  21-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 21 - Regional District Plan|Subtitle 1 - In General|Section 21-103 - Plan Required

    (a)    At the direction of the appropriate district council, the Commission shall initiate and adopt:        (1)    a general plan for the development of that portion of the regional district located in each county; and        (2)    amendments to the general plan.    (b)    Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, the Commission shall review, 2 years after each decennial census of the United States, the general plan for the development of that portion of the regional district located in Prince George’s County.    (c)    (1)    In accordance with Subtitle 2 of this title, the Commission may initiate and adopt any amendment to the general plan.        (2)    The appropriate district council may designate a functional master plan, an area master plan, or an amendment to either plan, as an amendment to the general plan.