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MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  6-111 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division II - Municipalities|Title 6 - Violations of Ordinances and Resolutions|Section 6-111 - Abatement of Infraction by Municipality

    (a)    If a municipality abates an infraction under a District Court order, the municipality shall present the defendant with a bill for the cost of abatement by:        (1)    regular mail to the defendant’s last known address; or        (2)    any other means that are reasonably calculated to give notice of the bill to the defendant.    (b)    If the defendant does not pay the bill within 30 days after it is presented under subsection (a) of this section, on a motion of the municipality, the District Court shall enter a judgment against the defendant for the cost of the abatement.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  6-112 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division II - Municipalities|Title 6 - Violations of Ordinances and Resolutions|Section 6-112 - Court Costs

    (a)    Court costs in a municipal infraction proceeding in which costs are imposed are $5.    (b)    A defendant is not liable for payment to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  6-113 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division II - Municipalities|Title 6 - Violations of Ordinances and Resolutions|Section 6-113 - Fines, Penalties, or Forfeitures Remitted to Municipality

    All fines, penalties, or forfeitures collected by the District Court for a municipal infraction shall be remitted to the municipality in which the infraction occurred.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  6-114 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division II - Municipalities|Title 6 - Violations of Ordinances and Resolutions|Section 6-114 - Contempt of Court

    If, without good cause, a defendant does not pay a fine or cost imposed by the District Court, the court may treat the failure as contempt of court.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  6-115 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division II - Municipalities|Title 6 - Violations of Ordinances and Resolutions|Section 6-115 - Adjudication Not a Criminal Conviction

    Adjudication of a municipal infraction is not a criminal conviction for any purpose.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  22-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 22 - Resilience Infrastructure|Section 22-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    (1)    “Bond” means an obligation for the payment of money, by whatever name known or source of funds secured, issued by a local government or Resilience Authority under State and local general or special statutory authority.        (2)    “Bond” includes a refunding bond, a note, and any other obligation.    (c)    “Capital costs” means costs incurred for acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, expansion, site improvement, and capital equipping.    (d)    “Chief executive” means the president, the chair, the mayor, the county executive, or any other chief executive officer or head of a local government.    (e)    “Climate change” includes sea level rise, nuisance flooding, increased rainfall events, erosion, and temperature rise.    (f)    “Local government” means a county or municipality.    (g)    “Resilience Authority” means an authority incorporated by one or more local governments in accordance with this title whose purpose is to undertake or support resilience infrastructure projects.    (h)    (1)    “Resilience infrastructure” means infrastructure that mitigates the effects of climate change.        (2)    “Resilience infrastructure” includes flood barriers, green spaces, building elevation, and stormwater infrastructure.    (i)    “Resilience infrastructure project” means a project to finance or refinance the capital costs associated with resilience infrastructure.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  22-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 22 - Resilience Infrastructure|Section 22-103 - Appointment or Hire of Officers and Employees -- Personnel Matters

    (a)    Officers governing the Resilience Authority and employees of a Resilience Authority shall be appointed or hired as provided by local law.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in this title or the local law establishing the Resilience Authority, the procedures of the incorporating local government control any personnel matter relating to the internal administration of the Resilience Authority.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  22-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 22 - Resilience Infrastructure|Section 22-104 - Use of Net Earnings

    Except as necessary to pay debt service or implement the public purposes or programs of the incorporating local government, the net earnings of a Resilience Authority may benefit only the incorporating local government and may not benefit any person.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  22-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 22 - Resilience Infrastructure|Section 22-105 - Powers of Resilience Authority

    (a)    Except as limited by the local law establishing the Resilience Authority or its articles of incorporation, a Resilience Authority has all the powers under this title.    (b)    A Resilience Authority has and may exercise all powers necessary or convenient to undertake, finance, manage, acquire, own, convey, or support resilience infrastructure projects, including the power to:        (1)    acquire by purchase, lease, or other legal means, but not by eminent domain, property for resilience infrastructure;        (2)    establish, construct, alter, improve, equip, repair, maintain, operate, and regulate resilience infrastructure owned by the incorporating local government or the Resilience Authority;        (3)    receive money from its incorporating local government, the State, other governmental units, or private organizations;        (4)    charge and collect fees for its services;        (5)    subject to the approval of the local governing body, charge and collect fees to back its bond issuances;        (6)    have employees and consultants as it considers necessary;        (7)    use the services of other governmental units; and        (8)    act as necessary or convenient to carry out the powers granted to it by law.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  22-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 22 - Resilience Infrastructure|Section 22-106 - Issuance and Sale of Bonds by Resilience Authority

    (a)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a Resilience Authority may issue and sell bonds periodically:        (1)    for resilience infrastructure projects;        (2)    to refund outstanding bonds;        (3)    to pay the costs of preparing, printing, selling, and issuing the bonds;        (4)    to fund reserves; and        (5)    to pay the interest on the bonds in the amount and for the period the Resilience Authority considers reasonable.    (b)    Bonds issued by a Resilience Authority are limited obligations and are not a pledge of the faith and credit or taxing power of an incorporating local government.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  22-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 22 - Resilience Infrastructure|Section 22-107 - Resolution by Resilience Authority on Bond Issue

    (a)    For each issue of its bonds, a Resilience Authority shall adopt a resolution that:        (1)    specifies and describes the resilience infrastructure;        (2)    generally describes the public purpose to be served and the financing transaction;        (3)    specifies the maximum principal amount of the bonds that may be issued; and        (4)    imposes terms or conditions on the issuance and sale of bonds it considers appropriate.    (b)    A Resilience Authority, by resolution, may:        (1)    specify, determine, prescribe, and approve matters, documents, and procedures that relate to the authorization, sale, security, issuance, delivery, and payment of and for the bonds;        (2)    create security for the bonds;        (3)    provide for the administration of bond issues through trust or other agreements with a bank or trust company that cover a countersignature on a bond, the delivery of a bond, or the security for a bond; and        (4)    take other action it considers appropriate concerning the bonds.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  22-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 22 - Resilience Infrastructure|Section 22-108 - Exemption From State and Local Taxes -- Payment in Bonds

    (a)    The principal of and interest on bonds, the transfer of bonds, and any income derived from the bonds, including profits made in their sale or transfer, are forever exempt from State and local taxes.    (b)    A contract for a resilience infrastructure project may provide that payment shall be made in bonds.    (c)    A bond is not subject to the limitations of §§ 19–205 and 19–206 of this article.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  22-109 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 22 - Resilience Infrastructure|Section 22-109 - Findings Conclusive as to Public Purpose

    A finding by the local governing authority or the board of directors of a Resilience Authority as to the public purpose of an action taken under this title, and the appropriateness of that action to serve the public purpose, is conclusive in a proceeding involving the validity or enforceability of a bond, or security for a bond, issued under this title.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  22-110 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 22 - Resilience Infrastructure|Section 22-110 - Repayment of Bonds and Support of Operations

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law or charter, the local governing body may dedicate any revenues of the local government for repayment of bonds and to support the operations or resilience infrastructure projects of a Resilience Authority.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  22-111 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 22 - Resilience Infrastructure|Section 22-111 - Authority Established by Multiple Counties or Municipalities

    If multiple counties or municipalities establish a Resilience Authority:        (1)    each shall be considered an incorporating local government; and        (2)    the counties or municipalities shall file jointly articles of incorporation or articles of amendment in accordance with § 22–102 of this subtitle.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  22-112 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 22 - Resilience Infrastructure|Section 22-112 - Authority Established by Multiple Local Governments -- Tax Levy Authorized

    Nothing in this title may be construed to:        (1)    prohibit the local governments of multiple counties or municipalities from establishing through joint action a Resilience Authority in accordance with this title; or        (2)    authorize a Resilience Authority to levy a tax.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  22-113 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division IV - Local Finance|Title 22 - Resilience Infrastructure|Section 22-113 - Annual Report by Authority

    (a)    On a date and in a format designated by the incorporating local government, a Resilience Authority shall, at least annually, report to the incorporating local government on the activities of the Resilience Authority.    (b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, on or before the January 1 after a Resilience Authority is established by a local government in accordance with this title, and on or before January 1 each year thereafter, the Resilience Authority shall submit a report in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article to:            (i)    the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee; and            (ii)    the House Appropriations Committee and the House Environment and Transportation Committee.        (2)    The report required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include, at a minimum:            (i)    a copy of the report required under subsection (a) of this section;            (ii)    a description of the resilience infrastructure projects funded by the Resilience Authority; and            (iii)    the sources of revenue for the resilience infrastructure projects undertaken by the Resilience Authority.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  24-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 24 - Regional Councils of Governments|Section 24-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Council” means a regional council of governments.    (c)    “Member” means a county or municipality that participates in a council.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  24-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 24 - Regional Councils of Governments|Section 24-102 - Authorization

    (a)    (1)    By resolution, the governing body of any county or municipality may establish, organize, and participate in a council.        (2)    A council may include a county, city, or town outside the State.    (b)    A council may be established to:        (1)    study governmental problems of mutual interest and concern; and        (2)    make recommendations for review and action by its members.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  24-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 24 - Regional Councils of Governments|Section 24-103 - Membership

    (a)    The council shall consist of at least one representative from each member.    (b)    Each representative of a member shall be:        (1)    its elected chief executive; or        (2)    an individual from its governing body chosen by the governing body.    (c)    (1)    A member may withdraw from the council by resolution of its governing body.        (2)    A withdrawal may not take effect until at least 60 days after the adoption of the resolution.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  24-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 24 - Regional Councils of Governments|Section 24-104 - Powers and Duties

    (a)    A council may:        (1)    study governmental problems common to two or more of its members, including matters affecting:            (i)    economic conditions;            (ii)    education;            (iii)    environment;            (iv)    health;            (v)    regional development;            (vi)    safety; and            (vii)    welfare;        (2)    promote cooperative arrangements and coordinate action among its members; and        (3)    make recommendations for review and action to its members and other public agencies that perform functions in the region.    (b)    A council may employ staff and consultants.    (c)    A council shall adopt bylaws that designate its officers and provide for the conduct of its business.    (d)    A council shall submit an annual report of its activities to its members.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  24-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 24 - Regional Councils of Governments|Section 24-105 - Funds

    (a)    Each member:        (1)    may appropriate funds to meet the expenses of the council; and        (2)    may make nonmonetary contributions, including personnel services, use of equipment and office space, and other necessary services, as part of the member’s financial support.    (b)    A council may accept grants and other monetary or nonmonetary contributions from the federal government, the State government, any other governmental unit, or any private source.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  24-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 24 - Regional Councils of Governments|Section 24-106 - Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the State shall provide financial support to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments operating under this title to assist the Council in carrying out its activities on the basis of 50% of the per capita contributions of the Maryland members of the Council.    (b)    The State contribution may not exceed an amount equal to the sum of $3,200 for each 50,000 residents in the Maryland counties and municipalities participating in the Council.    (c)    The Governor shall include the funding required in this section in the annual State budget.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  29-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 29 - St. Mary's County Human Relations Commission|Section 29-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Alternative dispute resolution” includes mediation.    (c)    “Commission” means the St. Mary’s County Human Relations Commission.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  29-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 29 - St. Mary's County Human Relations Commission|Section 29-102 - Established; Purpose

    (a)    By ordinance or resolution, the County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may establish a Human Relations Commission for the county.    (b)    The purposes of the Commission are to:        (1)    promote understanding and harmony of relationship among the people of the county through the study of the nature and causes of social friction and prejudice;        (2)    advance the means for the alleviation of social friction and prejudice; and        (3)    further the American ideal of equality and justice.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  29-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 29 - St. Mary's County Human Relations Commission|Section 29-103 - Membership

    (a)    The County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County shall:        (1)    determine the size of the Commission;        (2)    appoint the members of the Commission; and        (3)    ensure that the membership of the Commission reflects the diversity of the people of the county.    (b)    (1)    The term of a member is 4 years.        (2)    The terms of the members shall be staggered in a manner determined by the County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County.        (3)    A member may not serve more than two consecutive terms.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  29-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 29 - St. Mary's County Human Relations Commission|Section 29-104 - Officers

    (a)    From among its members, the Commission shall select a chair and a vice chair of the Commission.    (b)    (1)    The terms of the chair and vice chair are 1 year.        (2)    A member may not serve as the chair or vice chair for more than two consecutive terms.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  29-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 29 - St. Mary's County Human Relations Commission|Section 29-105 - Compensation; Administrative Support

    (a)    A member of the Commission may not receive compensation as a member of the Commission.    (b)    The County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may appropriate money for the administrative support of the Commission.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  29-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 29 - St. Mary's County Human Relations Commission|Section 29-106 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties

    (a)    The Commission may:        (1)    provide advice and assistance related to the filing and processing of grievances and complaints of discrimination with the appropriate federal and State agencies;        (2)    educate the community on the rights and responsibilities of people relating to housing, employment, and public accommodations;        (3)    advocate for the removal of all vestiges of discrimination; and        (4)    assist in nonbinding alternative dispute resolution.    (b)    The Commission shall:        (1)    use its influence and persuasion to direct the efforts of the community to solving problems that many times are the basic reasons for racial tensions; and        (2)    encourage and ensure equal treatment of all people, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or physical or mental disability, in compliance with federal, State, and local laws and regulations related to housing, employment, and public accommodations.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  29-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 29 - St. Mary's County Human Relations Commission|Section 29-107 - Request for Alternative Dispute Resolution

    (a)    A person seeking an alternative dispute resolution under this title shall file a written request for alternative dispute resolution within 6 months after the date of the incident giving rise to the request.    (b)    (1)    A person who satisfies the time requirements under subsection (a) of this section is deemed to have complied with the requirements of § 20–1004 of the State Government Article.        (2)    The Commission may provide a copy of a written request filed under subsection (a) of this section to the Maryland Commission on Human Relations to verify the compliance of a party with the requirements of § 20–1004 of the State Government Article.