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MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  21-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 21 - Special Taxing Districts|Subtitle 2 - Erosion Prevention Projects|Section 21-207 - Hearing on Plans for Projects

    (a)    (1)    When the plans and specifications for the construction of a project in a district are complete, the district council shall notify each owner of real property in the district:            (i)    that the plans and specifications for the construction of the project are complete and can be inspected at the office of the governing body of the county;            (ii)    of the probable cost of the project; and            (iii)    of the date and place of a hearing on the petition.        (2)    The notice shall be:            (i)    mailed to the last known address of each property owner in the district; and            (ii)    published once each week for 2 successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county.    (b)    After holding a hearing, the district council shall decide whether to proceed with the project.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  21-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 21 - Special Taxing Districts|Subtitle 2 - Erosion Prevention Projects|Section 21-208 - Acquisition of Land or Structures for Projects

    (a)    The district council may acquire an easement in any land or structure that is necessary to construct, extend, or maintain a project in the district.    (b)    (1)    If the district council and property owner cannot agree on the acquisition of an easement in the owner’s property, the district council may begin condemnation proceedings in the circuit court of the county, as provided in Title 12 of the Real Property Article.        (2)    (i)    Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the district council may enter and take possession of the condemned property not less than 10 days after the recordation of the award in a condemnation proceeding under this subsection.            (ii)    Notwithstanding an appeal or further proceedings taken by a defendant in the condemnation proceeding, before taking possession of the condemned property, the district council shall:                1.    pay the amount of the award and all costs imposed to the clerk of the court; and                2.    give its corporate undertaking to abide by and fulfill any judgment on appeal or on further proceedings.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  21-209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 21 - Special Taxing Districts|Subtitle 2 - Erosion Prevention Projects|Section 21-209 - Borrowing Money to Pay for Projects

    (a)    The district council may borrow money, on the full faith and credit of the district, to:        (1)    acquire by purchase or condemnation an easement under § 21–208 of this subtitle to construct a project in or for the district; and        (2)    complete the project.    (b)    (1)    The money borrowed by the district council for a project shall:            (i)    bear interest at a rate set by the district council not exceeding 6% per year;            (ii)    be payable semiannually; and            (iii)    be secured by bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness issued by the district council on the full faith and credit of the district.        (2)    Subject to § 21–212(e)(2) of this subtitle, the bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness issued under this subsection shall:            (i)    be exempt from State, county, and municipal taxation;            (ii)    mature serially at the times determined by the district council, not to exceed 30 years;            (iii)    be made payable within 30 years after issuance; and            (iv)    be issued under the seal of the county.        (3)    Notwithstanding §§ 19–205 and 19–206 of this article, the district council may sell the bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness at public or private sale.    (c)    (1)    The governing body of the county shall guarantee the payment of principal of and interest on any bonds issued by the district council under this section.        (2)    The guaranty shall be endorsed on each bond in the following language:“The payment of interest when due and the principal at maturity is guaranteed by ….. County, Maryland.”        (3)    Within 20 days after the bonds are ready for endorsement, the endorsement shall be:            (i)    signed on each bond by the chair of the governing body or the county executive, as applicable;            (ii)    attested to by the clerk of the governing body of the county; and            (iii)    affixed with the county seal.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  21-210 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 21 - Special Taxing Districts|Subtitle 2 - Erosion Prevention Projects|Section 21-210 - Financing Projects on Countywide Basis

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this section, this subtitle applies to any project undertaken and any bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness issued under this section.    (b)    The purpose of this section is to provide an alternative means to finance projects on a countywide basis, for which the governing body of the county does not sit as a district council.    (c)    (1)    The governing body of a county may pay not more than 25% of the cost of any project in the county through the issuance of bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness.        (2)    If the governing body pays for a portion of a project under this subsection, the governing body may accept any of the remaining cost of the project from:            (i)    the State;            (ii)    the federal government; or            (iii)    any unit of the State or federal government.    (d)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, any bond, note, or other evidence of indebtedness issued under this section shall be issued as provided in this subtitle.        (2)    Any bond, note, or other evidence of indebtedness issued under this section:            (i)    is not a district obligation; and            (ii)    shall have its payments of principal and interest met by a countywide tax.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  21-211 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 21 - Special Taxing Districts|Subtitle 2 - Erosion Prevention Projects|Section 21-211 - Procedure for Awarding Contracts

    (a)    The district council shall publish notice once each week for 2 successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or in technical press for bids for the construction of a project.    (b)    (1)    The district council shall award the contract for a project to the lowest responsible bidder.        (2)    The district council may:            (i)    reject any and all bids for a contract for a project; and            (ii)    readvertise for bids, in accordance with and subject to this subtitle.    (c)    (1)    Before awarding a contract for a project, the district council shall require from the successful bidder a bond in a form and amount approved by the district council.        (2)    The bond shall be conditioned on:            (i)    completing the project in accordance with the plans, specifications, and time limitations specified in the contract; and            (ii)    paying for all supplies and labor provided to the contractor in the construction of the project.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  21-214 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 21 - Special Taxing Districts|Subtitle 2 - Erosion Prevention Projects|Section 21-214 - Failure to Perform Required Duties

    (a)    A person or agency may not:        (1)    fail to perform duties required under this subtitle;        (2)    fail to pay the principal of and interest on any bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness as required by this subtitle; or        (3)    use the money from bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness for any purpose other than the purpose specified under this subtitle.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  21-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 21 - Special Taxing Districts|Subtitle 3 - Shore Erosion Control Districts|Section 21-301 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle applies to property in one or more counties that abuts a body of water in the State.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  21-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 21 - Special Taxing Districts|Subtitle 3 - Shore Erosion Control Districts|Section 21-302 - Authority to Create Shore Erosion Control District

    Property subject to this subtitle may be formed into a shore erosion control district.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  21-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 21 - Special Taxing Districts|Subtitle 3 - Shore Erosion Control Districts|Section 21-303 - Procedure to Establish

    (a)    The owners of 75% of the real property in a proposed district, or 75% of the owners of real property in a proposed district, may present a written petition to the governing body of each county where the property lies to request the creation of a shore erosion control district.    (b)    The petition shall describe the proposed boundaries of the shore erosion control district.    (c)    (1)    On receipt of a petition, the governing body of the county shall refer the petition to the Department of Natural Resources.        (2)    (i)    The Department of Natural Resources shall review the petition and submit a report to the governing body of the county.            (ii)    The report shall contain:                1.    the Department’s recommendation concerning the feasibility and need for a shore erosion control district;                2.    a description of the area to be included in the shore erosion control district;                3.    plans for erosion control; and                4.    estimated costs for any projects recommended for erosion control.    (d)    On receipt of the report, the governing body of the county may:        (1)    establish the shore erosion control district; and        (2)    designate the area to be included in the shore erosion control district.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  21-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 21 - Special Taxing Districts|Subtitle 3 - Shore Erosion Control Districts|Section 21-304 - Governing Body as District Council

    The governing body of a county may act as the district council for the shore erosion control district.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  21-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 21 - Special Taxing Districts|Subtitle 3 - Shore Erosion Control Districts|Section 21-305 - Financing and Constructing Erosion Control Projects

    (a)    The governing body of a county may finance and construct an erosion control project in a shore erosion control district in accordance with Subtitle 2 of this title.    (b)    Instead of the method of financing described under § 21–209 of this title, the governing body of a county may use the method of financing provided by § 21–210 of this title.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  21-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 21 - Special Taxing Districts|Subtitle 3 - Shore Erosion Control Districts|Section 21-306 - Erosion Control Tax in Anne Arundel County

    (a)    The County Council of Anne Arundel County may impose a direct tax on property in a shore erosion control district to:        (1)    repay a loan made to the county by the State under § 8–1005 of the Natural Resources Article for the construction of an erosion control project for the benefit of a shore erosion control district; and        (2)    pay for maintenance, repair, and reconstruction of erosion control projects.    (b)    A tax under this section shall:        (1)    be imposed and collected as county taxes are imposed and collected; and        (2)    have the same priority rights, bear the same interest and penalties, and in every respect be treated the same as county taxes.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  21-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 21 - Special Taxing Districts|Subtitle 7 - Districts for Transportation Improvements|Section 21-701 - Exemption From County Tax Limitations

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Cost” has the meaning stated in § 21–501 of this title.        (3)    “County tax limitation” means a provision of a county charter that limits:            (i)    the maximum property tax rate that a county may impose; or            (ii)    the rate of growth of county property tax revenues.        (4)    “County transportation improvement” includes:            (i)    for county roads and highways:                1.    a county right–of–way, roadway surface, roadway subgrade, shoulder, median divider, drainage facility or structure, related stormwater management facility or structure, roadway cut, roadway fill, guardrail, bridge, highway grade separation structure, tunnel, overpass, underpass, interchange, entrance plaza, approach, or other structure forming an integral part of a street, road, or highway, including a bicycle or walking path, designated bus lane, sidewalk, pedestrian plaza, streetscaping, or related infrastructure; or                2.    any other property acquired for the construction, operation, or use of the highway; and            (ii)    for a county transit facility, any one or more or combination of tracks, rights–of–way, bridges, tunnels, subways, rolling stock, stations, terminals, ports, parking areas, equipment, fixtures, building structures, other real or personal property, or services incidental to or useful or designed for use in connection with the rendering of transit service by any means, including rail, bus, motor vehicle, or other mode of transportation, but does not include any railroad facility.        (5)    “Special taxing district” means a defined geographic area designated by a county within which ad valorem or special taxes are imposed to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements.        (6)    “State transportation improvement” includes a highway facility, a transit facility, and related infrastructure.        (7)    “Transit facility” has the meaning stated in § 3–101(k) of the Transportation Article.    (b)    A county tax limitation that would otherwise apply to ad valorem or special taxes imposed only in a special taxing district does not apply for the purpose of financing the cost of State transportation improvements or county transportation improvements.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  21-702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 21 - Special Taxing Districts|Subtitle 7 - Districts for Transportation Improvements|Section 21-702 - Authorization to Issue Bonds

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Bond” means a special obligation bond, note, or other similar instrument issued by a county under this section.        (3)    “Cost” means any expense necessary or incident to acquiring, building, or financing any transportation improvement as may be provided by the local law authorized under subsection (b) of this section.        (4)    (i)    “Special tax” means an ad valorem or a special tax, an assessment, a fee, or a charge imposed by a county in a special taxing district.            (ii)    “Special tax” does not include an ad valorem or a special tax, an assessment, a fee, or a charge imposed under Chapter 20A of the Montgomery County Code.        (5)    (i)    “Special taxing district” means a special taxing district, special assessment district, or similar defined geographical area in a county in which the county is authorized to impose a special tax.            (ii)    “Special taxing district” does not include a development district created under Chapter 20A of the Montgomery County Code.        (6)    “Transportation improvement” means a State transportation improvement or a county transportation improvement as defined in § 21–701 of this subtitle.    (b)    Notwithstanding any other public general law, public local law, or charter of a charter county, a county may enact a law to provide for the issuance of bonds to finance the cost of transportation improvements for which the principal, interest, and any premium shall be paid from and secured by special taxes collected by the county in a special taxing district.    (c)    (1)    Bonds issued under this section are special obligations of the county and do not constitute a general obligation debt of the county or a pledge of the county’s full faith and credit or general taxing power.        (2)    Bonds issued under this section may be sold in any manner, either at public or private sale, and on terms as the county considers best.        (3)    Bonds issued under this section are not subject to §§ 19–205 and 19–206 of this article.        (4)    Bonds issued under this section, their transfer, the interest payable on them, and any income derived from them, including any profit realized on their sale or exchange, are exempt from taxation by the State, a county, or a municipality.        (5)    Bonds issued under this section shall be treated as securities to the same extent as bonds issued under Subtitle 5 of this title.    (d)    In addition to the special taxes, bonds issued under this section may be secured by other revenues generated in the special taxing district.    (e)    This section, being necessary for the welfare of the State and its residents, shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  21-802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 21 - Special Taxing Districts|Subtitle 8 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 21-802 - Report by Special Taxing Area Commissions in Allegany County

    (a)    Within 60 days after the end of each fiscal or calendar year, a special taxing area commission or board in Allegany County that has the right to collect taxes or fees shall file a report with the County Commissioners of Allegany County to account for all taxes collected and disbursed.    (b)    (1)    A report required under this section shall be notarized.        (2)    The County Commissioners of Allegany County may require a certified audit.    (c)    A report required under this section shall be open for public review at the courthouse and at a convenient location in the area where taxes or fees are collected.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  21-803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 21 - Special Taxing Districts|Subtitle 8 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 21-803 - Special Taxing Districts in Anne Arundel County for Parking Facilities and Pedestrian Malls

    (a)    The governing body of Anne Arundel County may:        (1)    establish special taxing districts; and        (2)    impose ad valorem taxes on all real property in a special taxing district at a rate sufficient to provide adequate annual revenue to pay the principal of and interest on any bonds or other obligations of the county issued to finance the design, acquisition, establishment, improvement, extension, operation, or alteration of public parking facilities or pedestrian malls.    (b)    Ad valorem taxes imposed under this section shall be imposed in the same manner, on the same assessments, for the same period, and as of the same date of finality as county real property taxes.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  21-803.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 21 - Special Taxing Districts|Subtitle 8 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 21-803.1 - Special Taxing Districts in Anne Arundel County for Water or Wastewater Services

    In addition to the purposes enumerated in Title 10 of this article, Anne Arundel County may establish, modify, or abolish special taxing districts for the purpose of providing or expanding water or wastewater services.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  25-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 25 - Public Watershed Associations|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 25-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board of directors” means the board of directors of a watershed association.    (c)    “Board of viewers” means a board of watershed viewers established under this title.    (d)    “Designated officer” means:        (1)    the clerk of the county commissioners for a code county or commission county if there is a clerk for the county; or        (2)    an employee or official of the county who is designated by the legislative body to perform the responsibilities of the designated officer under this title.    (e)    “Landowner” means a person who owns, or has contracted to purchase, land that would be affected by a watershed project being considered by a watershed association or proposed watershed association.    (f)    “Watershed association” means a public watershed association established under this title.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  25-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 25 - Public Watershed Associations|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 25-102 - Construction of Title

    This title does not authorize:        (1)    the interference with legal water rights; or        (2)    the diversion of water in a manner that deprives an owner of land over which water flows of the benefits and water rights to which the owner of the land is legally entitled.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  25-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 25 - Public Watershed Associations|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 25-103 - Power to Establish

    (a)    On a petition filed under § 25–201 of this title, the county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may establish a watershed association.    (b)    A watershed association may:        (1)    construct, operate, and maintain a watershed project for:            (i)    watershed protection;            (ii)    flood prevention;            (iii)    recreation;            (iv)    soil conservation;            (v)    drainage;            (vi)    the conservation, development, storage, use, and disposal of water for any beneficial purpose in watershed and subwatershed areas; or            (vii)    the protection of areas subject to sediment or erosion damage; and        (2)    cooperate with local, State, and federal units of government.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  25-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 25 - Public Watershed Associations|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 25-104 - Statement of Public Benefit

    Watershed protection, flood prevention, recreation, soil conservation, drainage, and the conservation, development, storage, use, and disposal of water for any beneficial purpose benefit the public and promote public health, safety, and welfare.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  25-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 25 - Public Watershed Associations|Subtitle 2 - Petition to Establish Watershed Association|Section 25-201 - Filing

    A petition to establish a watershed association shall be filed with the designated officer of the county in which all or a majority of the land in the watershed or subwatershed area to be affected by the proposed watershed association is located.