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MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-607 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 6 - Agricultural Preservation Easement Program|Section 25-607 - Easement Purchase in Regional District

    (a)    The county planning board may purchase an easement on agricultural property in the county that is outside the metropolitan district but is in the regional district.    (b)    To further the purposes of the Program, the county planning board may expend any current money that is authorized under this division to be used to purchase easements in the county in the metropolitan district.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-608 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 6 - Agricultural Preservation Easement Program|Section 25-608 - Conveyance and Recordation

    (a)    When an agricultural preservation easement is purchased in accordance with this subtitle, the property owner shall convey a perpetual preservation easement to the county planning board at the time of settlement.    (b)    The easement shall be recorded in the county land records.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-609 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 6 - Agricultural Preservation Easement Program|Section 25-609 - Contested Cases

    Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article does not apply to this subtitle.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 7 - Anacostia River Flood Control|Section 25-701 - In General

    The county shall cooperate or contract with the United States in any matter relating to any project for flood control or navigation in the valleys of the Anacostia River and its tributaries in the county.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 7 - Anacostia River Flood Control|Section 25-702 - Approval

    (a)    Before the county enters into any contract or agreement with the United States and before any plan relating to a flood control or navigation project or the maintenance or operation of a flood control or navigation project is approved, the county shall submit for consideration each contract, agreement, or plan affecting a State road or land in a park or parkway under the jurisdiction of the Commission to:        (1)    the State Highway Administration; and        (2)    the Commission.    (b)    The county may not approve a plan or enter into a contract or an agreement that is inconsistent with:        (1)    the purposes of the Capper–Cramton Act, Public Law 71–284, 46 Stat. 482; or        (2)    any agreement between the Commission and the National Capital Planning Commission related to the park and parkway system authorized by that Act.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 7 - Anacostia River Flood Control|Section 25-703 - Costs

    (a)    Except for costs borne by the United States or the State Highway Administration, the county shall pay all costs of a flood control or navigation project from the Stormwater Management Fund.    (b)    The county shall apply the Fund to the cost of:        (1)    constructing and relocating all county roads and bridges related to the flood control or navigation project;        (2)    constructing necessary internal drainage facilities;        (3)    relocating utility structures; and        (4)    acquiring land and buildings necessary for the flood control or navigation projects.    (c)    The county may accept contributions from the United States, the District of Columbia, the State, Montgomery County, any municipal corporation or special taxing district, or any other person if the county determines that the contribution may assist in the construction of any project under this subtitle.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 7 - Anacostia River Flood Control|Section 25-704 - Recreational Facilities; Use of Acquired Lands

    The Commission:        (1)    may use the lands acquired for flood control or navigation projects for park purposes if the use does not interfere with the construction, maintenance, and operation of the projects; and        (2)    shall control and operate recreational facilities within the projects.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Prince George's County Recreation Programs|Section 25-801 - Powers and Duties of County Planning Board

    (a)    The county planning board shall:        (1)    provide an adequate and balanced program of recreation to serve the needs and interests of various age groups among the residents of the county;        (2)    offer a comprehensive youth sports program that provides a variety of sports programming, leagues, and teams throughout the county; and        (3)    coordinate the programs with the Commission’s park functions.    (b)    The county planning board may develop programs of recreation that may include physical, social, mental, and creative opportunities that the county planning board considers appropriate to offer in:        (1)    major recreation centers, playfields, athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, swimming pools, golf courses, community centers, and social centers on publicly or privately owned land or buildings made available for these purposes or over which the county planning board has sole or joint jurisdiction; or        (2)    land or buildings of a municipal corporation or political subdivision in the county, if the municipal corporation or political subdivision requests the services of the county planning board.    (c)    (1)    The county planning board may contract with recreation or sports groups or associations to incorporate the activities of the groups or associations into the programs established by the county planning board under this subtitle.        (2)    Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, as part of the programs established under this subtitle the county planning board shall create a youth sports division to:            (i)    coordinate youth sports programming, leagues, and teams; and            (ii)    incorporate youth sports activities into the programs.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Prince George's County Recreation Programs|Section 25-802 - Cooperation With Other Agencies and Organizations

    The county planning board, in the development and conduct of its recreation programs and in scheduling the use of publicly owned land or buildings for the conduct of the programs, shall cooperate with recognized and generally accepted agencies, groups, and organizations that may request to use the land or buildings.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Prince George's County Recreation Programs|Section 25-803 - Grants and Gifts

    The county planning board may accept grants and gifts from any source to carry out this subtitle.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-804 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Prince George's County Recreation Programs|Section 25-804 - Regulations

    The county planning board may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-805 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Prince George's County Recreation Programs|Section 25-805 - Advisory Committees on Recreation

    (a)    Subject to confirmation by the County Council, the County Executive:        (1)    shall appoint a standing advisory committee on recreation, which shall be representative of the residents of the county; and        (2)    may appoint additional advisory committees on recreation as necessary.    (b)    The county planning board may make recommendations regarding the functions and membership of the advisory committees.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-806 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Prince George's County Recreation Programs|Section 25-806 - Annual Budget; Recreation Schedule

    (a)    The county planning board shall prepare and submit to the County Council an annual budget, including a schedule of recreation activities and programs.    (b)    The County Council’s approval of the recreation schedule is concurrence in the recreation activities and programs proposed for any fiscal year.    (c)    The County Council may:        (1)    modify the recreation schedule; and        (2)    direct the county planning board to initiate any recreation activity or program.    (d)    The county planning board shall initiate any activity or program directed by the County Council with reasonable promptness to the extent funds are available for that purpose.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  25-807 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 25 - Prince George's County Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Prince George's County Recreation Programs|Section 25-807 - Bladensburg Marina and Boat Basin

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Enterprise Fund” means the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission Enterprise Fund.        (3)    “Marina” means the Bladensburg Marina and Boat Basin established by Chapter 618 of the Acts of 1959, and all improvements, facilities, and appurtenances of the Bladensburg Marina and Boat Basin.    (b)    The Commission shall administer, maintain, and operate the Marina.    (c)    The Commission:        (1)    shall adopt regulations for the use and enjoyment of the Marina to assure that the improvements and facilities are open to all residents on equal terms;        (2)    shall set the fees for the use of the public and commercial navigation facilities; and        (3)    may contract with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission for dredging activities relating to the maintenance and operation of the Marina.    (d)    (1)    There is a Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission Enterprise Fund.        (2)    The Enterprise Fund shall finance and account for the maintenance and operation of the Marina.        (3)    The Commission shall record revenues from the maintenance and operation of the Marina in the Enterprise Fund.        (4)    The Commission shall use the revenues of the Enterprise Fund:            (i)    to offset expenditures relating to the Marina; or            (ii)    for other enterprise funds of the Commission’s park and recreational facilities located in the regional district in the county.    (e)    (1)    Each year the County Council shall impose on all property assessed for county tax purposes in the county an ad valorem tax at a rate that the Commission certifies as necessary to produce the amount required to pay the annual cost of the Marina, less the proceeds of the Enterprise Fund.        (2)    The annual cost includes the cost of dredging operations relating to the maintenance and operation of the Marina.    (f)    (1)    Montgomery County is not liable for any cost, debt, expense, or obligation relating to the administration, operation, or maintenance of the Marina.        (2)    Funds for the administration, operation, or maintenance of the Marina may not be obtained from:            (i)    Montgomery County’s portion of the budget; or            (ii)    Montgomery County’s portion of unbudgeted funds of the Commission.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  26-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 26 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 1 - Historic Grant Programs|Section 26-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Fund” means:        (1)    in Montgomery County, the Montgomery County Historic Preservation Grant Fund; and        (2)    in Prince George’s County, the Prince George’s County Historic Property Grant Fund.    (c)    (1)    “Historic property” means a district, site, building, structure, or object significant in the history, upland or underwater archaeology, architecture, engineering, or culture of the State.        (2)    “Historic property” includes remains related to a district, site, building, structure, or object described in paragraph (1) of this subsection.    (d)    “Preservation” means the identification, evaluation, recordation, documentation, acquisition, protection, management, rehabilitation, restoration, stabilization, maintenance, or reconstruction of a historic property.    (e)    “Program” means:        (1)    in Montgomery County, the Montgomery County Historic Preservation Grant Program; and        (2)    in Prince George’s County, the Prince George’s County Historic Property Grant Program.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  26-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 26 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 1 - Historic Grant Programs|Section 26-102 - Established; Purpose

    (a)    (1)    There is a Montgomery County Historic Preservation Grant Program.        (2)    There is a Prince George’s County Historic Property Grant Program.    (b)    The purposes of each Program are to:        (1)    preserve, protect, and enhance historic properties;        (2)    encourage others to preserve, protect, and enhance historic properties; and        (3)    promote interest in and the study of historic properties.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  26-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 26 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 1 - Historic Grant Programs|Section 26-103 - Nature of Programs

    Each Program is of general benefit to the residents of the State and is charitable in nature.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  26-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 26 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 1 - Historic Grant Programs|Section 26-104 - Powers and Duties

    (a)    The powers and duties of each Program are vested in and exercised by:        (1)    in Montgomery County, the county planning board in consultation with the Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission; and        (2)    subject to subsection (b) of this section, in Prince George’s County, the county planning board.    (b)    (1)    In Prince George’s County, the county, by local law, may provide for the historic preservation, outreach and marketing, and maintenance of historic properties activities of the Commission.        (2)    A local law enacted under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be consistent with the provisions of this division.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  26-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 26 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 1 - Historic Grant Programs|Section 26-105 - Funding

    (a)    (1)    There is a Montgomery County Historic Preservation Grant Fund.        (2)    There is a Prince George’s County Historic Property Grant Fund.    (b)    Each county planning board administers its Fund.    (c)    Each county planning board shall deposit in its Fund those amounts authorized in accordance with Title 18, Subtitle 1 of this article to:        (1)    implement and encourage restoration and preservation of historic properties; and        (2)    implement the purposes of its Program.    (d)    (1)    Each county planning board shall expend the amounts in its Fund to make grants to nonprofit organizations or foundations.        (2)    In Montgomery County:            (i)    grants may also be made for research, developing educational materials, and generally promoting historic preservation; and            (ii)    in making grants, the county planning board, if practical to do so, shall obtain and implement the recommendations of the Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission.        (3)    In Prince George’s County:            (i)    grants may also be made to political subdivisions or individuals to acquire, preserve, restore, or rehabilitate historic properties; and            (ii)    in making grants, the county planning board shall solicit and consider the recommendations of the Prince George’s County Historic Preservation Commission.    (e)    When a county planning board awards a grant, the grant recipient shall convey a perpetual preservation easement to the county planning board.    (f)    (1)    Decisions by a county planning board concerning grants shall be made without regard to the financial status or annual income of the applicant.        (2)    Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, a county planning board may require matching funds in whatever proportion the county planning board considers appropriate.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  26-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 26 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 1 - Historic Grant Programs|Section 26-106 - Adoption of Regulations

    Each county planning board shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  26-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 26 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 1 - Historic Grant Programs|Section 26-107 - Applicability of Administrative Procedure Act

    Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article does not apply to this subtitle.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 1 - Definitions|Section 1-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this article the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    (1)    “Charter county” means a county that has adopted charter home rule under Article XI–A of the Maryland Constitution.        (2)    “Charter county” does not include Baltimore City.    (c)    “Code county” means a county that has adopted code home rule under Article XI–F of the Maryland Constitution.    (d)    “Commission county” means a county that has not adopted charter or code home rule.    (e)    “County” means a county of the State or Baltimore City.    (f)    “Governing body” means:        (1)    for Baltimore City, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City;        (2)    for a charter county:            (i)    that does not have an elected chief executive officer, the county council; or            (ii)    that has an elected chief executive officer, the county council or the county council and the county executive, as provided by the county charter;        (3)    for a code county, the county commissioners;        (4)    for a commission county, the county commissioners; and        (5)    for a municipality, the body provided under the municipal charter.    (g)    “Municipality” means a municipality that is organized under Article XI–E of the Maryland Constitution.    (h)    “Person” means an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other entity.    (i)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, “state” means:            (i)    a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or            (ii)    the District of Columbia.        (2)    When capitalized, “State” means Maryland.    (j)    “Tax collector” means the person or governmental unit responsible for collecting a tax.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - Local Personnel|Section 1-201 - Residency Requirements

    (a)    This section does not apply to:        (1)    an elected official;        (2)    the head of a unit of a county or municipality who reports directly to:            (i)    the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality;            (ii)    an elected executive; or            (iii)    the governing body of the county or municipality; or        (3)    the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a county or municipality may not require an employee to reside in the State, county, or municipality or within a specified distance of the State, county, or municipality as a condition of employment.        (2)    A county or municipality may require an at–will supervisory employee to reside in the State, county, or municipality or within a specified distance of the State, county, or municipality as a condition of employment if the at–will supervisory employee reports directly to the head of a unit of the county or municipality.        (3)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, when making employment, promotion, demotion, layoff, and discharge decisions, a county or municipality may not discriminate based on an individual’s place of residence.    (c)    A county or municipality may grant a resident of the State, county, or municipality additional points or credits in employment or promotion decisions if the points or credits are provided in accordance with a merit system established by the county or municipality by local law or ordinance.    (d)    An agency created under State law that provides governmental services to more than one county or municipality may not require an employee, as a condition of employment, to reside in the State or a county or municipality or within a specified distance of the State, a county, or a municipality for which the agency provides governmental services.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - Local Personnel|Section 1-202 - Identification Cards

    (a)    This section applies to the following governmental entities:        (1)    counties;        (2)    municipalities;        (3)    special taxing districts; and        (4)    regional governmental entities created by State law that provide services in more than one county.    (b)    A governmental entity may not issue an identification card on which an employee’s Social Security number is visible.