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MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-201.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Aviation Commission and Maryland Aviation Administration|Section 5-201.2 - Maryland Aviation Commission -- Annual Report

    (a)    Subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the Commission shall report by January 15 of each year to the General Assembly on the activities of the Commission during the previous year.    (b)    The report shall include:        (1)    A review of the financial and operational results for all State-owned airports during the previous year and any recommendations of the Commission for future changes in legislation, capital funding, or operational flexibility;        (2)    Subject to review by the Department of Budget and Management, an estimate of all expenditures necessary for the operation of the Commission. The estimate shall identify staff resources allocated to the Commission that are provided by the Department or other State agencies; and        (3)    Actions taken by the Commission pursuant to § 5-201.1(a) of this subtitle, including the consideration of the comparative status of employees serving at comparable airports or aeronautical agencies.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Aviation Commission and Maryland Aviation Administration|Section 5-202 - Maryland Aviation Administration -- Established

    There is a Maryland Aviation Administration in the Department.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-202.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Aviation Commission and Maryland Aviation Administration|Section 5-202.1 - Maryland Aviation Administration -- Executive Director

    (a)    The head of the Administration is the Executive Director.    (b)    (1)    The Executive Director shall report directly to the Commission.        (2)    Subject to the direction of the Commission and in accordance with other provisions of law, the Executive Director is responsible for:            (i)    Carrying out the powers and duties vested by law in the Administration; and            (ii)    Adopting and carrying out regulations.    (c)    The Executive Director is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Aviation Commission and Maryland Aviation Administration|Section 5-203 - Management and Control of Administration

    (a)    The exercise of the powers and duties of the Administration is subject to the authority of the Secretary and, where applicable, to the authority of the Maryland Transportation Authority.    (b)    By regulation or directive, the Secretary or, where applicable, the Maryland Transportation Authority may require that the exercise of any power or duty of the Administration be subject to the prior approval of the Secretary or the Maryland Transportation Authority, as the case may be.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Aviation Commission and Maryland Aviation Administration|Section 5-204 - General Powers and Duties of Administration

    (a)    In addition to the specific powers granted and duties imposed by this title, the Administration has the powers and duties set forth in this section.    (b)    The Administration has general supervision over aeronautics in this State.    (c)    The Administration shall:        (1)    Encourage, foster, and assist in the development of aeronautics in this State;        (2)    Encourage the establishment of airports, airport facilities, and air navigation facilities; and        (3)    Cooperate with and assist the federal government, any political subdivision of this State, and any other person in the development of aeronautics, and coordinate the aeronautical activities of these bodies and persons.    (d)    With the approval of the Secretary, the Administration may:        (1)    Recommend necessary legislation to advance the interests of this State in aeronautics;        (2)    Represent this State in aeronautics matters before any agency of this or any other state or of the federal government;        (3)    Participate on behalf of this State or any political subdivision or citizen of this State as party plaintiff or defendant or as intervenor in any controversy that involves the interest of this State in aeronautics; and        (4)    Adopt rules and regulations for the functioning and administration of the Administration.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Aviation Commission and Maryland Aviation Administration|Section 5-205 - Cooperation by Political Subdivisions

    Any political subdivision may cooperate with the Administration in the development of aeronautics and aeronautics facilities in this State.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Aviation Commission and Maryland Aviation Administration|Section 5-206 - Federal-State Cooperation

    (a)    The Administration may confer or hold joint hearings with any federal agency in connection with any matter that:        (1)    Arises under this title; or        (2)    Relates to the sound development of aeronautics.    (b)    To the extent practicable, the Administration:        (1)    May use the cooperation, services, records, and facilities of federal agencies in the administration and enforcement of this title; and        (2)    Shall furnish to federal agencies its cooperation, services, records, and facilities.    (c)    Any police officer who is informed of an aeronautics accident in this State shall:        (1)    Report the accident to the Administration and to the appropriate federal agency; and        (2)    To the extent practicable, preserve, protect, and prevent the removal of the component parts of any aircraft involved in the accident until the Department of State Police or the appropriate federal agency institutes an investigation.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Aviation Commission and Maryland Aviation Administration|Section 5-207 - State Airways System

    (a)    In this section, “State airway” means any route designated by the Administration as a route suitable for air navigation above the land or waters of this State.    (b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Administration may:            (i)    Designate, design, and establish, expand, or modify a State airways system that best serves the interest of this State; and            (ii)    As required in the public interest, chart the system and arrange for publication and distribution of maps, charts, notices, and bulletins relating to the airways.        (2)    A State airway may not be established, expanded, or modified unless, after a hearing open to interested parties, the Administration finds that such action is necessary to the safety and advancement of aeronautics in this State.    (c)    The State airways system:        (1)    Shall be supplementary to and coordinated in design and operation with the federal airways system; and        (2)    May include any type of publicly or privately owned air navigation facility conforming to federal safety standards.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Aviation Commission and Maryland Aviation Administration|Section 5-208 - Rules, Regulations, and Standards

    (a)    (1)    The Administration may perform any act, issue and amend any order, adopt and amend any general or special rule, regulation, or procedure, and establish any minimum standard consistent with this title and necessary:            (i)    To perform its duties and carry out the provisions of this title;            (ii)    To protect the general public safety, the safety of persons who operate, use, or travel in aircraft, the safety of persons who receive instructions in flying or ground subjects that relate to aeronautics, or the safety of persons and property on land or water; or            (iii)    To develop and promote aeronautics in this State.        (2)    The Administration may adopt rules and regulations by which a person engaging in aeronautics may be required to establish financial responsibility for any damage or injury that might be caused by the person.        (3)    (i)    The Administration shall adopt rules and regulations requiring the use of security identification badges in airports consistent with any airport security program regulations adopted under this section.            (ii)    After notice and opportunity for a hearing as provided under § 5-210 of this subtitle, the Administration may order a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000 for the misuse of a security identification badge in violation of an airport security program adopted under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.    (b)    (1)    A rule or regulation adopted by the Administration may not apply to any airport, airport facility, or air navigation facility that is owned or operated by the United States.        (2)    A rule, regulation, order, or standard of the Administration may not be inconsistent with or contrary to federal law.    (c)    Copies of all rules, regulations, and standards shall be filed in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act and the State Documents Law and shall be made available to the public.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Aviation Commission and Maryland Aviation Administration|Section 5-209 - Investigations, Inquiries, and Hearings

    (a)    The Executive Director or any officer or employee of the Administration designated by the Executive Director may conduct investigations, inquiries, and hearings as to:        (1)    Any matter covered by this title or by a rule, regulation, or order of the Administration; or        (2)    Any aeronautics accident in this State.    (b)    Hearings shall be:        (1)    Open to the public; and        (2)    Except as provided in § 5–210 of this subtitle, held on such notice as the Executive Director considers advisable.    (c)    The Executive Director or his designee may:        (1)    Administer oaths;        (2)    Certify to all official acts; and        (3)    Issue subpoenas and orders for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of papers, books, and documents.    (d)    (1)    If a person fails to comply with any subpoena or order issued under this section, the Executive Director or his designee may invoke the aid of a court of competent jurisdiction.        (2)    The court may order that person to obey the subpoena or order or to give evidence about the matter in question.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-210 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Aviation Commission and Maryland Aviation Administration|Section 5-210 - Administrative Actions; Notice and Opportunity for Hearing; Judicial Review

    (a)    (1)    If the Administration issues an order directing compliance with a specific requirement or if the Administration denies, suspends, or revokes a license, certificate, or other approval, the order or the denial, suspension, or revocation, as the case may be, shall state the reasons for the Administration’s action and shall specify the acts to be done or requirements to be met before approval by the Administration will be given, the license, certificate, or other approval granted or restored, or the order modified or changed.        (2)    Orders issued by the Administration shall be served on the affected persons by personal service or certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service.    (b)    (1)    If notice and opportunity for hearing are required under any provision of this title:            (i)    The order or other action of the Administration shall specify, on not less than 21 days’ notice, the time and place of hearing or the time within which the affected person may request a hearing; and            (ii)    The order or other action becomes effective on expiration of the time for exercising the opportunity for hearing, unless a hearing is held or requested within the time provided, in which case the order or other action is suspended until the Administration, after the hearing or on default by the affected person, affirms, disaffirms, or modifies the order or other action.        (2)    The Administration shall conduct the hearing at or near its principal office.    (c)    Any person aggrieved by an order of the Administration or by the grant, denial, suspension, or revocation of any license, certificate, or other approval may appeal as provided by the Administrative Procedure Act.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-211 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Aviation Commission and Maryland Aviation Administration|Section 5-211 - Officers or Employees of Department as Witnesses

    An officer or employee of the Department may not be required to testify in any suit, action, or other proceeding that involves aircraft, either:         (1)    With respect to any fact ascertained in or information gained by reason of his official capacity; or        (2)    As an expert witness.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-212.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Aviation Commission and Maryland Aviation Administration|Section 5-212.1 - Authority to Issue Citations for Motor Vehicle Parking Violations

    (a)    The Executive Director may designate employees of the Administration to exercise the powers specified in subsection (b) of this section.    (b)    (1)    An employee appointed under this section may issue citations to the extent authorized by the Executive Director for violations of those provisions of § 5–426 of this title relating to motor vehicle parking at the airport.        (2)    The issuance of citations under this section shall comply with requirements of Title 26, Subtitle 3 of this article.    (c)    The Executive Director, in consultation with the chief police officer of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police and the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, shall adopt regulations establishing:        (1)    Qualifications for employees appointed under this section including prerequisites of character, training, experience, and education; and        (2)    Standards for the performance of the duties assigned to employees appointed under this section.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-213 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Aviation Commission and Maryland Aviation Administration|Section 5-213 - Contracts -- in General

    (a)    The Administration may make any contract necessary for or incidental to the performance of its duties and the exercise of its powers under this title.    (b)    Subject to the provisions of Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article, if the planning, acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, or operation of any airport facility is financed with federal money, the Administration may contract as required by the federal authorities acting under federal law.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-215 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Aviation Commission and Maryland Aviation Administration|Section 5-215 - Technical Services of Administration

    The Administration may make available its engineering and other technical services, with or without charge, to any person for the planning, acquisition, construction, improvement, or operation of an airport, airport facility, or air navigation facility.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-216 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Aviation Commission and Maryland Aviation Administration|Section 5-216 - Continuation and Change of Rules, Regulations, Forms, Orders, and Directives; References to State Aviation Commission and Director of Aeronautics

    Every rule, regulation, form, order, and directive adopted by or relating to the former State Aviation Commission of Maryland or the Director of Aeronautics remains in effect until changed by the Executive Director or the Secretary. Every reference in this Code, any other law, ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation, order, directive, legal action, contract, or any other document to the State Aviation Commission of Maryland or the Director of Aeronautics means the Administration or the Executive Director, respectively.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-217 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Aviation Commission and Maryland Aviation Administration|Section 5-217 - Contracts or Interests in Delivery or Sale of Goods and Services

    (a)    An agent or employee of the Administration or member of the Commission may not:        (1)    Contract with the Administration for the delivery of goods or services at any State-owned airport;        (2)    Have any direct or indirect interest in a contract with the Administration concerning the delivery of goods or services at any State-owned airport; or        (3)    Have any direct or indirect interest in the sale or purchase by the Administration of any property, except for employee participation in programs established by Subtitle 12 of this title.    (b)    Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 3 - Licensing and Registration of Airports|Section 5-301 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Commercial use airport” means any publicly or privately owned airport at which:        (1)    Landing or tie down fees are charged;        (2)    Aviation fuel or oil is sold;        (3)    Space is rented;        (4)    Goods or services are sold; or        (5)    Any other activity is carried on for remuneration.    (c)    “Public use airport” means any publicly or privately owned airport that is open to flight operations by the public.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 3 - Licensing and Registration of Airports|Section 5-302 - Exemptions

    (a)    This subtitle does not apply to any airport owned or operated by the United States.    (b)    To the extent necessary and in accordance with any reasonable classification, the Administration from time to time shall exempt any other class of airports from any requirement of a rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle, if the application of the requirement would be an undue burden on the class and is not required in the interest of public safety.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 3 - Licensing and Registration of Airports|Section 5-303 - Approval of Airport Sites

    (a)    The Administration may adopt rules and regulations providing for the approval of airport sites and the issuance of certificates of approval.    (b)    If the Administration provides for the approval of airport sites, any political subdivision or other person desiring or planning to construct or establish an airport may apply to the Administration for approval of the site before its acquisition or before construction or establishment of the proposed airport.    (c)    On receipt of an application under this section, the Administration shall issue a certificate of approval, with reasonable promptness and without charge, if it is satisfied that:        (1)    The site is adequate for the proposed airport;        (2)    The proposed airport will meet minimum standards of safety, which may not be more stringent than those standards, if any, recommended by the Federal Aviation Administration for similar airports;        (3)    Safe air traffic patterns can be worked out for the proposed airport and for all existing airports and approved airport sites in its vicinity; and        (4)    The intended operator of the proposed airport has complied with the requirements of this title on environmental noise control.    (d)    (1)    The Administration may approve a site subject to any reasonable condition that it considers necessary to fulfill any purpose of this subtitle.        (2)    Unless sooner revoked by the Administration, the approval remains in effect until a license or registration for an airport on the approved site is issued under this subtitle.    (e)    After notice to the holder of a certificate of approval and opportunity for hearing, the Administration may revoke an approval if it reasonably determines that:        (1)    The site has been abandoned as an airport site;        (2)    There has been a failure within the time required or, if no time has been required, within a reasonable time, to develop the site as an airport or to comply with the conditions of the approval;        (3)    Because of a change of physical or legal conditions or circumstances, the site is no longer usable for the purposes for which the approval was granted; or        (4)    The intended operator of the proposed airport has failed to comply with the requirements of this title on environmental noise control.