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MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-214 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 2 - Designation and Adoption|Part III - Miscellaneous Provisions -- Prince George's County|Section 22-214 - Conditional Zoning

    (a)    In approving any zoning map amendment, the district council may consider and adopt any reasonable requirements, safeguards, and conditions that:        (1)    may be necessary to protect surrounding properties from adverse effects that might accrue from the zoning map amendment; or        (2)    would further enhance the coordinated, harmonious, and systematic development of the regional district.    (b)    (1)    A statement of any condition provided under subsection (a) of this section shall be included in the resolution granting the amendment.        (2)    The conditions shall remain in effect for so long as the property remains zoned in accordance with the resolution and the applicable zoning classification requested.        (3)    A building permit, use permit, or subdivision plat may not be issued or approved for the property except in accordance with conditions set forth in the resolution.    (c)    (1)    An applicant has 90 days from the date of approval to accept or reject the land use classification conditionally approved.        (2)    If the applicant expressly rejects the amendment as conditionally approved within the 90–day period, the zoning classification shall revert to its prior status.    (d)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the district council may not impose any requirement, safeguard, or condition that would require the dedication of land for public use except for roads and easements.    (e)    The district council may adopt local laws necessary to provide adequate notice, public hearings, and enforcement procedures for the implementation of this section.    (f)    If any resolution, or any part or condition of any resolution, passed by the district council in accordance with this section is declared invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction:        (1)    the zoning category applicable to the property rezoned by the resolution shall revert to the category applicable before the passage of the resolution; and        (2)    the resolution shall be null and void and of no effect.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-215 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 2 - Designation and Adoption|Part III - Miscellaneous Provisions -- Prince George's County|Section 22-215 - Map Amendment -- Records -- Fees; Transcript

    (a)    (1)    An authorized reporter shall make a record of all hearings on petitions for zoning map amendments.        (2)    The record may not be destroyed until the time for appeal or rehearing on any petition for zoning map amendments has expired.    (b)    (1)    A person making an application for a zoning map amendment shall pay an additional filing fee of $5 at the time of paying the advertising costs.        (2)    A person appealing a decision of the district council or requesting that a transcript be transcribed shall pay to the county the estimated cost of transcription of the record.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-216 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 2 - Designation and Adoption|Part III - Miscellaneous Provisions -- Prince George's County|Section 22-216 - Map Amendment -- Records -- Custody and Availability

    (a)    In this section, “custodian” means the custodian of the records of a zoning map amendment case in the county.    (b)    (1)    Before the Commission sends a zoning map amendment case to the district council, the Commission is the custodian.        (2)    After the Commission sends a zoning map amendment case to the district council, the district council is the custodian.    (c)    Correspondence or documents submitted to a custodian shall be received in a record only in accordance with any applicable statute, local law, rule of evidence, or case law.    (d)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, each application for a zoning map amendment and all official correspondence and records relating to the application, prepared or received in a record by the custodian, shall be made available to the public during the custodian’s regular business hours.        (2)    (i)    Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the custodian may publish rules to prevent any access provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection from unreasonably disrupting the custodian’s official business.            (ii)    Copies of technical staff reports shall be available for the public at the office of the custodian under all circumstances.    (e)    An individual who personally appears at the office of the custodian may obtain, without charge, a copy of a public document if the document:        (1)    is of letter or legal size; and        (2)    pertains to a specific zoning case, including zoning applications and justification statements.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 3 - Board of Appeals|Part I - General Provisions|Section 22-301 - Special Exceptions and Variances

    (a)    (1)    A district council may adopt zoning laws that authorize the board of appeals, the district council, or an administrative office or agency designated by the district council to grant special exceptions and variances to the zoning laws on conditions that are necessary to carry out the purposes of this division.        (2)    Any zoning law adopted under this subsection shall contain appropriate standards and safeguards to ensure that any special exception or variance that is granted is consistent with the general purposes and intent of the zoning laws.    (b)    Subject to § 22–309 of this subtitle, an appeal from a decision of an administrative office or agency designated under this subtitle shall follow the procedure determined by the district council.    (c)    The district council may authorize the board of appeals to interpret zoning maps or decide questions, such as the location of lot lines or district boundary lines, as the questions arise in the administration of zoning laws.    (d)    In addition to any other notice requirement, the board of appeals, the district council, or an administrative office or agency shall provide notice of a hearing for a special exception to all parties of record, as defined in local law.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 3 - Board of Appeals|Part II - Montgomery County|Section 22-304 - Scope of Part

    This part applies only in Montgomery County.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 3 - Board of Appeals|Part II - Montgomery County|Section 22-305 - Special Exceptions and Variances

    (a)    (1)    The district council may adopt zoning laws that provide that the affirmative vote of:            (i)    at least four members of the board of appeals are required to adopt a resolution that grants, revokes, suspends, or amends a special exception or extends the time in which to implement a special exception; and            (ii)    a majority of the board of appeals is required to adopt a procedural motion regarding a special exception application.        (2)    In exercising its authority under this subsection, the district council may enact, for any zone, different voting requirements for different uses.    (b)    The decisions of the administrative office or agency may be appealed to the board of appeals or other administrative body the district council designates.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 3 - Board of Appeals|Part III - Prince George's County|Section 22-308 - Scope of Part

    This part applies only in Prince George’s County.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 3 - Board of Appeals|Part III - Prince George's County|Section 22-309 - Board of Appeals

    (a)    There is a board of appeals in Prince George’s County.    (b)    (1)    The County Council of Prince George’s County shall appoint three members to the board.        (2)    Each member of the board shall be a resident of the regional district in Prince George’s County.        (3)    The term of a member is 4 years.        (4)    A member who is appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the rest of the term.    (c)    The board each year shall elect a chair and vice–chair.    (d)    (1)    All meetings of the board shall be public.        (2)    The board shall keep minutes of its proceedings.        (3)    (i)    The board shall act by resolution.            (ii)    At least two members of the board must concur in any resolution.        (4)    The board or any officer of the board may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses.        (5)    The district council may adopt regulations consistent with this subtitle to govern the organization and procedure of the board.        (6)    The board may adopt supplemental rules of procedure consistent with this subtitle and the regulations of the district council.    (e)    (1)    The County Council shall determine the compensation of the members of the board.        (2)    The County Council may provide staff for the board.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 3 - Board of Appeals|Part III - Prince George's County|Section 22-310 - Appeal of Special Exceptions

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the district council shall provide for the appeal of decisions of the zoning hearing examiner in special exception cases to the district council.    (b)    If a special exception is contrary to the recommendation of a municipal corporation that has any portion of the property subject to the special exception in the municipal boundaries, the district council shall require a two–thirds vote of all district council members to approve the special exception.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 4 - Judicial Review|Part I - Montgomery County|Section 22-401 - Scope of Part

    This part applies only in Montgomery County.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 4 - Judicial Review|Part I - Montgomery County|Section 22-402 - Map Amendments

    (a)    (1)    Judicial review of a final action of the district council on an application for an individual map amendment or a sectional map amendment may be requested by:            (i)    a person aggrieved by the action; or            (ii)    a person or municipal corporation that appeared at the hearing in person, by attorney, or in writing.        (2)    A petition for judicial review shall be filed in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County within 30 days after the district council takes the final action.        (3)    The court may:            (i)    affirm or reverse the action;            (ii)    for any reason, remand the action to the district council for further consideration; or            (iii)    dismiss the petition.    (b)    (1)    When a petition for judicial review is filed, a copy of the petition shall be served on the district council in accordance with Maryland Rule 7–202(d).        (2)    On receiving a copy of the petition, the district council shall:            (i)    promptly give notice of the petition to all parties to the proceeding before it; and            (ii)    within 30 days after the filing of the petition, file with the circuit court:                1.    the originals or certified copies of all papers and evidence presented to the district council in the proceeding before it; and                2.    a copy of its opinion and resolution deciding the application.        (3)    Any party to the proceeding in the circuit court aggrieved by the judgment of the court may appeal from the judgment to the Court of Special Appeals.        (4)    The review proceedings provided by this section are exclusive.    (c)    (1)    The action of the district council shall be considered final unless, within 30 days after the action, the district council, on its own motion for any reason, reconsiders the action.        (2)    The time for appeal provided in this section shall be stayed until any reconsideration is concluded.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 4 - Judicial Review|Part I - Montgomery County|Section 22-403 - Special Exceptions and Variances

    (a)    (1)    Notwithstanding § 10–305 of the Local Government Article, judicial review of a decision by the board of appeals on an application for a zoning variance or special exception may be requested by any person or municipal corporation that appeared at the hearing in person, by attorney, or in writing.        (2)    A petition for judicial review shall be filed in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County within 30 days after the decision by the board.        (3)    The court may:            (i)    affirm or reverse the action;            (ii)    for any reason, remand the action to the board for further consideration; or            (iii)    dismiss the petition.        (4)    Any party to the proceeding in the circuit court may appeal from the judgment of the court to the Court of Special Appeals.    (b)    The review proceedings provided by this section are exclusive.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 4 - Judicial Review|Part II - Prince George's County|Section 22-406 - Scope of Part

    This part applies only in Prince George’s County.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  22-408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 22 - Zoning|Subtitle 4 - Judicial Review|Part II - Prince George's County|Section 22-408 - Judicial Review From Board of Appeals; Final and Binding Decisions

    (a)    (1)    Any party to a proceeding before the board of appeals aggrieved by the decision of the board may request judicial review of the decision by the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County.        (2)    The circuit court may affirm the decision of the board, or, if the decision is not in accordance with law, modify or reverse the decision, with or without remanding the case for rehearing.        (3)    Any party to the proceeding in the circuit court aggrieved by the judgment of the court may appeal the decision to the Court of Special Appeals.    (b)    (1)    The board of appeals shall take any action necessary to enforce any final decision of the board.        (2)    Any request or application for a stay from a final decision of the board shall be filed in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County.        (3)    Unless modified or reversed by the circuit court, a decision of the board concerning any nonconforming occupancy or use is binding on the parties and continues in force and effect.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  23-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 23 - Subdivision|Subtitle 5 - Enforcement|Part I - General Provisions|Section 23-501 - Enforcement of Conditions

    (a)    The county planning board or the governing body of the appropriate county may institute injunction, mandamus, or other appropriate action or proceedings to compel the construction and installation of improvements or conservation of resources at a time and according to specifications set by or in accordance with this division.    (b)    Any court of competent jurisdiction has jurisdiction to issue restraining orders, temporary or permanent injunctions, mandamus, or other appropriate forms of remedy or relief.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  23-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 23 - Subdivision|Subtitle 5 - Enforcement|Part II - Montgomery County|Section 23-504 - Scope of Part

    This part applies only in Montgomery County.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  23-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 23 - Subdivision|Subtitle 5 - Enforcement|Part II - Montgomery County|Section 23-505 - Civil Fines and Penalties

    (a)    In addition to all other remedies provided by law, the district council may authorize the county planning board to impose civil monetary fines or penalties and, if the public health, safety, or welfare is threatened, issue stop work orders for a violation of:        (1)    this division;        (2)    county subdivision regulations and zoning laws;        (3)    any law or regulation that the Commission or the county planning board is exclusively authorized to administer; or        (4)    any decision made by the Commission or the county planning board under its respective authority.    (b)    (1)    A fine not to exceed $500 may be imposed for each violation under this part.        (2)    The district council may establish a schedule of fines for each violation and may adopt procedures, consistent with this part, for imposing and collecting the fines.        (3)    Each day a violation occurs is a separate violation under this part.
MD. Land Use Code Ann. §  23-506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Land Use|Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|Title 23 - Subdivision|Subtitle 5 - Enforcement|Part II - Montgomery County|Section 23-506 - Enforcement; Prosecution of Violations

    (a)    (1)    The district council may provide that the county planning board may enforce the imposition of fines and penalties in a manner consistent with the process requiring notification and hearing under Title 11, Subtitle 2 of this article.        (2)    The imposition of fines and penalties under this part is not subject to an appeal to the Board of Appeals.    (b)    The district council may provide for the county planning board, through counsel, to prosecute violations for which civil monetary fines or penalties are imposed.    (c)    A violation of a local law implementing the State Forest Conservation Law shall be enforced in accordance with Title 5, Subtitle 16 of the Natural Resources Article and not in accordance with this part.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1001 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Hospitals and Related Facilities|Part I - Hospitals|Section 1-1001 - Hospitals and Facilities for Care of Sick

    (a)    A county or municipality may establish a hospital or other facility for the care of the sick by:        (1)    building or contracting for the use of a facility; or        (2)    joining with another county or municipality to establish a joint facility.    (b)    A county or municipality may recover the expenses incurred by a hospital or another facility in caring for a patient who is not indigent:        (1)    from the patient, within 3 years after the patient is discharged from the facility; or        (2)    from the estate of the patient, if the patient dies in the facility.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1002 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Hospitals and Related Facilities|Part I - Hospitals|Section 1-1002 - Hospital Run by Political Subdivision

    A hospital, as defined in § 19–301 of the Health – General Article, that is operated by a political subdivision may accept a valid credit card as payment for a bill.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1005 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Hospitals and Related Facilities|Part II - Citizens Nursing Home Boards|Section 1-1005 - "Board" Defined

    In this part, “board” means a citizens nursing home board.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1006 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Hospitals and Related Facilities|Part II - Citizens Nursing Home Boards|Section 1-1006 - Establishment of Citizens Nursing Home Boards

    The county commissioners or county council of a county may establish a citizens nursing home board.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1007 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Hospitals and Related Facilities|Part II - Citizens Nursing Home Boards|Section 1-1007 - Membership

    (a)    (1)    (i)    Except as provided in subsection (d)(1) of this section, a board consists of 10 members.            (ii)    The county commissioners, the county council of the county, or, subject to the confirmation of the Frederick County Council, the County Executive of Frederick County shall appoint the initial members of the board for the following terms:                1.    three members for 3 years;                2.    three members for 2 years; and                3.    three members for 1 year.            (iii)    The county commissioners, the county council, or, subject to the confirmation of the Frederick County Council, the County Executive of Frederick County shall appoint one of its members to be an ex officio member of the board.        (2)    Each member of the board shall be a resident of the county.    (b)    Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d)(3) of this section, a successor member shall be elected by a majority vote of the board for:        (1)    a term of 3 years if a term expires; or        (2)    the rest of the term if a term is vacated.    (c)    Subject to the confirmation of the Frederick County Council, the Chief Executive of Frederick County shall appoint a successor member for:        (1)    a term of 3 years if a term expires; or        (2)    the rest of the term if a term is vacated.    (d)    (1)    In St. Mary’s County, the board consists of at least 10 but not more than 15 members.        (2)    (i)    Subject to paragraph (1) of this subsection, the County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may create new positions on the board.            (ii)    The county commissioners shall set the term for each new position to:                1.    3 years or less; and                2.    ensure balanced staggering of the expiration of the terms of all members.        (3)    The county commissioners shall appoint a successor member for:            (i)    a term of 3 years if a term expires; or            (ii)    the rest of the term if a term is vacated.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1008 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Hospitals and Related Facilities|Part II - Citizens Nursing Home Boards|Section 1-1008 - Chair

    (a)    The board shall elect a chair from among its members.    (b)    The board shall determine the term of office of the chair.