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MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-204.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration|Part I - Administration in General|Section 8-204.1 - Complete Streets Policy

    (a)    In this section, “complete streets policy” has the meaning stated in § 2–112 of this article.    (b)    The Administration shall, in accordance with § 2–112 of this article, adopt a complete streets policy for State highways.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration|Part I - Administration in General|Section 8-205 - Books and Records of Administration

    (a)    (1)    The Administration shall keep books that show in detail all expenditures made to establish or improve highways in this State or to perform any other of its duties.        (2)    The Administration shall compile and publish annually and shall keep copies of maps, plans, and statistics that show the progress and status of work on all State highways and, by county, the county roads of each county in this State.        (3)    The Administration shall keep a record of each contract, agreement, grant, or license that it makes or issues.    (b)    Except as provided by law, all books and records of the Administration are public records and open to public inspection.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration|Part I - Administration in General|Section 8-206 - Accounts of Administration

    The Administration shall keep its accounts relating to State highway construction, reconstruction, and maintenance so as to make readily obtainable information on expenditures for the following:        (1)    Preliminary work, including: preliminary engineering surveys; preliminary plans and estimates; preliminary engineering investigations and studies; subsoil investigations and borings; test piles; traffic studies; and traveling, transportation, and subsistence expenses of personnel assigned to preliminary work;        (2)    Acquisition of rights–of–way, including: property surveys; legal costs in connection with property acquisition; cost of property acquired; appraisals; traveling, transportation, and subsistence expenses of personnel assigned to rights–of–way; and any other costs incurred in the acquisition of property;        (3)    Construction, including: payments made to contractors, builders, and materialmen, including payments for all labor and material for the construction of the project; demolition; machinery; and equipment;        (4)    Engineering, including: preparation of contract plans and specifications; estimates; supervision of construction; inspection of workmanship and materials; mill and shop inspection; tests of materials; control surveys; traveling, transportation, and subsistence expenses of engineers assigned to the design and preparation of contract plans and specifications, surveys, supervision of construction, and inspection of construction work;        (5)    Administrative and legal services, including: accounting; supervision; legal expenses; traveling, transportation, and subsistence expenses of personnel; and other administrative expenses, including any parts of the general administrative expenses of the Administration allocated or prorated to the project; and        (6)    Miscellaneous expenses, including: any other item of expense not otherwise covered by this section.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration|Part I - Administration in General|Section 8-207 - Continuation and Change of Resolutions, Rules, Regulations, Forms, Orders, and Directives; Certain References to Director of Highways or State Roads Commission

    Except as provided in §§ 3–102 and 4–209 of this article or as otherwise reasonably required for purposes of Part II of this subtitle or for purposes of the powers and duties vested in the State Roads Commission by Article III, § 40B of the Maryland Constitution:        (1)    Every resolution, rule, regulation, form, order, and directive adopted by or relating to the former Director of Highways of the State of Maryland or adopted by or relating to the State Roads Commission or its Chairman remains in effect until changed by the Administrator or the Secretary; and        (2)    Except as otherwise provided in this article or by the Administrator or the Secretary, every reference in this Code, any other law, ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation, order, directive, legal action, contract, or any other document:            (i)    To the State Roads Commission, means the Administration; and            (ii)    To the Director of Highways or the Chairman of the State Roads Commission, means the Administrator.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-210 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration|Part II - State Roads Commission|Section 8-210 - Commission Established

    There is a State Roads Commission in the Administration.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-211 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration|Part II - State Roads Commission|Section 8-211 - Chairman; Composition; Qualifications

    (a)    The Administrator is the Chairman of the Commission.    (b)    In addition to the Chairman, the Commission consists of seven regional members appointed by the Secretary with the approval of the Governor.    (c)    (1)    At least two of the regional members of the Commission shall be registered members of one of the two leading political parties in this State other than the party to which the Governor belongs.        (2)    Of the regional members of the Commission:            (i)    One shall be a resident of the Eastern Shore of Maryland;            (ii)    One shall be a resident of Anne Arundel County, Charles County, Calvert County, or St. Mary’s County;            (iii)    One shall be a resident of Prince George’s County;            (iv)    One shall be a resident of Montgomery County;            (v)    One shall be a resident of Baltimore County, Harford County, or Howard County;            (vi)    One shall be a resident of Baltimore City; and            (vii)    One shall be a resident of Carroll County, Frederick County, Washington County, Allegany County, or Garrett County.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-212 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration|Part II - State Roads Commission|Section 8-212 - Oath; Tenure; Vacancies; Compensation

    (a)    Each member of the Commission shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.    (b)    (1)    Each regional member of the Commission serves for a term of 5 years and until his successor is appointed and qualifies. The terms of these members shall be staggered as required by prior appointments, three of which were made for a 1–year term beginning June 1, 1959, three of which were made for a 2–year term beginning June 1, 1959, and one of which was made for a 4–year term beginning June 1, 1969.        (2)    A member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term serves only for the remainder of that term.    (c)    A regional member of the Commission is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget, but in no event may compensation exceed $10,000 per member annually.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-213 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration|Part II - State Roads Commission|Section 8-213 - Bylaws; Meetings

    (a)    With the approval of the Secretary, the Chairman of the Commission may adopt any bylaws and rules of procedure that the Chairman considers necessary to conduct the business of the Commission.    (b)    (1)    The Commission shall meet at least twice each month and at any other time that the Chairman or the Secretary requests.        (2)    A majority of the members of the Commission constitutes a quorum for the conduct of its business.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-214 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration|Part II - State Roads Commission|Section 8-214 - Commission Secretary

    (a)    With the approval of the Secretary of Transportation, the Commission shall appoint a secretary to the Commission.    (b)    The Commission secretary may not be a member of the Commission.    (c)    The Commission secretary is entitled to the compensation that the Secretary determines, as provided in the State budget.    (d)    The Commission secretary shall:        (1)    Keep accurate minutes of all meetings and records of all other transactions of the Commission;        (2)    Make copies of all notices that the Chairman directs to be published;        (3)    Preserve all certificates of publication; and        (4)    Perform any other duties imposed by law or assigned by the Chairman.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-215 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration|Part II - State Roads Commission|Section 8-215 - Assistant Secretaries

    (a)    The Chairman of the Commission may appoint one or more employees of the Administration to serve as assistant secretaries.    (b)    (1)    An assistant secretary has the duties provided by law, assigned by the Chairman, or delegated by the Commission secretary.        (2)    If the Commission secretary temporarily is unable to perform his duties, an assistant secretary designated by the Chairman shall perform those duties.    (c)    An assistant secretary is not entitled to any compensation in addition to that which he receives as an employee of the Administration.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-216 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration|Part II - State Roads Commission|Section 8-216 - Journal and Records of Commission

    (a)    (1)    The Commission secretary shall keep a journal for the Commission and enter in the journal detailed minutes of meetings and records of other transactions of the Commission.        (2)    The Chairman and the Commission secretary shall attest to the accuracy of each entry in the journal at the next Commission meeting held after the entry is made.    (b)    Except as provided by law, the journal and all other records of the Commission are public records and open to public inspection.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-217 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration|Part II - State Roads Commission|Section 8-217 - Conflicts of Interest Prohibited

    A member of the Commission may not have any financial interest in any contract made for work, material, or otherwise in connection with any of the activities of the Administration.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-218 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration|Part II - State Roads Commission|Section 8-218 - Powers and Duties of Commission

    (a)    The Commission has the powers and duties:        (1)    That are vested in it by Article III, § 40B of the Maryland Constitution, subject to and in accordance with the provisions of Subtitle 3, Parts III and IV of this title; and        (2)    That otherwise are vested in it by law or delegated to it by the Administrator or the Secretary.    (b)    Only the Commission may exercise the condemnation powers and duties vested in it by Article III, § 40B of the Maryland Constitution.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 8-301 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Court” means the circuit court for any county.    (c)    “Land” means real property or any interest in it.    (d)    “Plat” means a plat or a map.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 8-302 - General Power to Acquire Private Property

    (a)    The Administration may acquire for this State, by condemnation under Title 12 of the Real Property Article or by lease, agreement, gift, grant, purchase, or otherwise, any private property for any public purpose that it considers necessary or desirable to perform the duties imposed by this title or for any other purpose authorized under this title.    (b)    On behalf of and at the request of the Administration, the State Roads Commission may exercise the authority vested in it by Article III, § 40B of the Maryland Constitution and acquire for this State, by condemnation under Part III or Part IV of this subtitle, any private property for any highway purpose.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 8-303 - Transfers Between State and Political Subdivision

    (a)    As provided in this section, the Administration may acquire any publicly owned property or jurisdiction over it, for any purpose authorized by this subtitle.    (b)    (1)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any political subdivision or agency of State or local government may transfer to this State, for use by the Administration in a highway project, any publicly owned property or jurisdiction over it, as necessary or desirable for that project.        (2)    If title to property already is held by this State for the use of a political subdivision or agency of State or local government and the political subdivision or agency consents to the transfer, this State may transfer to itself, for use by the Administration in a highway project, any required part of the property or jurisdiction over it.    (c)    (1)    The terms of a transfer of property under this section shall be those that the Administration and the transferor agree to as reasonable and fair.        (2)    A transfer under this section may be made even if the property is used or is intended to be used for another public purpose.        (3)    Neither a transfer under this section nor the terms of the transfer may modify or impair any contract, commitment, declaration of trust, or similar instrument made by the transferor.    (d)    This section does not create a condition precedent to or otherwise limit in any way the power to condemn property under this subtitle.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 8-304 - Change of Status of State Highways and County Roads

    (a)    The Administration and any political subdivision may agree to transfer title to, jurisdiction over, or responsibility for maintenance of:        (1)    A county road to this State; or        (2)    A State highway to the political subdivision.    (b)    If the Administration acquires title to a county road, it shall pay necessary relocation assistance to any public service company that, because of the exercise of its franchise, has occupied the road or acquired any interest in it and is required to relocate its facilities.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 8-305 - Acquisitions of Property

    (a)    Upon a preliminary determination by the Administration to undertake acquisition of any property for any project in advance of a public hearing on that project at which proposed right-of-way lines are identified, and prior to the obtainment of appraisals and property surveys, the Administration shall:        (1)    Notify the local governing body of any county and any municipality within which the property is located of the intent to acquire the property and the purpose for which it is to be acquired; and        (2)    Provide such local governing bodies at least 30 days in which to submit comments on the proposed acquisition.    (b)    Acquisitions for traffic signals, safety and resurfacing and spot improvement projects are exempt from these requirements.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 8-306 - Taxes on Property Acquired

    (a)    When property is acquired under this subtitle, the real estate taxes due on the property shall be apportioned as of the earlier of:        (1)    The date on which the Administration or Commission takes possession or has the right to take possession of the property; or        (2)    The date on which the title to the property is transferred.    (b)    The Administration or Commission shall pay its share of those real estate taxes as are due for the year in which the date of apportionment occurs.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 8-307 - Assessments by Special Tax District on Property Acquired

    (a)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, if any property acquired under this subtitle is subject to a front-foot or other benefit assessment levied by a special tax district, the amount of the assessment unpaid at the date of the acquisition, including any interest on the assessment accrued to that date, immediately becomes due and payable to the special tax district and constitutes a lien against the property.        (2)    If the property acquired is only a part of a larger lot, parcel, or other unit of land on which a single assessment is levied, the amount of the unpaid assessment and accrued interest that becomes due and payable and subject to this section is limited to that percentage of the full assessment and interest that is equitably attributable to the part acquired, computed and prorated in accordance with the basis, whether front footage, size, number of units, or otherwise, by which the full assessment was computed for and levied on the entire lot, parcel, or other unit.    (b)    If the property is acquired otherwise than by condemnation, the Administration, before final settlement with the property owner, shall provide for payment of the unpaid amount of the assessment to the special tax district by deducting this amount from the total amount to be paid to the property owner. Until the assessment is paid and the lien satisfied, a deed evidencing the acquisition may not be recorded among the land records of the county.    (c)    (1)    If the property is acquired by condemnation, the provisions of this subsection apply.        (2)    If the special tax district is not a party to the condemnation proceeding, the jury may consider the amount of the unpaid assessment in determining the amount of damages. If it does so, the property owner is entitled to the full amount awarded for the property value, and the amount due for the unpaid assessment shall be paid by the Administration to the special tax district. If it does not do so, the Administration shall provide for the payment of the unpaid assessment as required by subsection (b) of this section.        (3)    If the special tax district is a party to the condemnation proceeding, the jury shall make:            (i)    An award in favor of the special tax district for the unpaid amount of the assessment; and            (ii)    A separate award in favor of the property owner for the value of the property, less the unpaid amount of the assessment.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 8-308 - Private Use of Acquired Land

    (a)    Subject to any terms and conditions imposed by the Administration and approved by the Board of Public Works, any land acquired under this subtitle may be used by the transferor of the land in common with the Administration until construction of the transportation project actually begins.    (b)    This section does not prevent the Administration, in its discretion, from removing any building or structure from the land. In addition, the transferor may not construct any building or other structure on the land or use the land in any way that will result in the payment of any additional money or damages for the land.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part II - Purposes for Which Property May Be Acquired|Section 8-312 - Scope of Part

    (a)    The purposes of acquisition specified in this part are in addition to any others specified by law.    (b)    Unless otherwise expressly provided in this part, property acquired for any purpose specified in this part may be acquired by any of the means authorized by § 8-302 of this subtitle.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part II - Purposes for Which Property May Be Acquired|Section 8-313 - Acquisition of Land to Protect Highways

    (a)    (1)    Any land may be acquired under this subtitle for any State highway construction purpose.        (2)    Any land along or near any State highway may be acquired under this subtitle:            (i)    To protect the highway or any scenery along or near it;            (ii)    For landscaping the highway;            (iii)    To provide parking and service areas along the highway; or            (iv)    For any similar purpose.    (b)    Land may not be acquired under this section by condemnation unless the Administration determines that the land is needed for immediate or proposed construction of a State highway or a related parking or service area. However, land may be acquired for a related parking or service area only if it is adjacent to a controlled access highway.    (c)    (1)    A motel, restaurant, or gasoline or automobile service station may not be operated or permitted by the Administration or by any other agency or political subdivision of this State on any highway or related parking or service area the land for which was acquired under this subtitle.        (2)    This subsection does not apply to any toll highway.    (d)    The interests in land that may be acquired under this section include easements restricting or subjecting to administrative regulation the right of the owner or other persons to:        (1)    Erect buildings or other structures;        (2)    Construct a private drive or road;        (3)    Remove or destroy shrubbery or trees;        (4)    Place trash or unsightly or offensive material on the land; or        (5)    Display signs, billboards, or advertisements on the land.    (e)    If any land is acquired under this section, the instrument conveying the land shall set forth clearly the specific restrictions or other interests acquired. These restrictions shall run with the land to which they apply and bind all subsequent holders, except as the instrument otherwise expressly provides.