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MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  4-312.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 4 - Revenue Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Financing of Projects|Section 4-312.1 - Elimination of Ramp Tolls on Kennedy Highway in Harford and Cecil Counties

    The Maryland Transportation Authority shall take whatever steps may be necessary to obtain a modification of the trust agreement, dated as of July 1, 1978, between the Authority and Maryland National Bank, as trustee, to permit free access to and from the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway from the ramps in Harford County and Cecil County. Upon the execution of this modification of the trust agreement, and after the cost of obtaining this modification has been recouped by the State through the accumulated revenues produced by the ramp tolls on the Kennedy Highway in Harford County and Cecil County, the Authority shall eliminate the ramp tolls on the Kennedy Highway in Harford County and Cecil County and may not thereafter charge or collect tolls at these ramps.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  4-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 4 - Revenue Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Financing of Projects|Section 4-313 - Transportation Authority Fund

    (a)    (1)    All rentals, rates, fees, tolls, and other charges and revenues derived from any transportation facilities project shall be set aside in a fund known as the “Transportation Authority Fund”, except to the extent that they are pledged under an applicable trust agreement to secure either:            (i)    Revenue bonds issued under this subtitle if the trust agreement or bond authorizing resolution expressly provides that this section does not apply to those bonds; or            (ii)    Revenue bonds of prior issues.        (2)    The Transportation Authority Fund shall be pledged to and charged with the payment of:            (i)    The interest on bonds issued under this subtitle as it falls due;            (ii)    The principal of the bonds as it falls due;            (iii)    The necessary charges of paying agents for paying principal and interest; and            (iv)    The redemption price or purchase price of bonds retired by call or purchase as provided in the bond authorizing resolution or trust agreement.    (b)    (1)    The pledge is valid and binding from the time it is made.        (2)    Rentals, rates, fees, tolls, and other charges and revenues or other money so pledged and later received by the Authority immediately shall be subject to the lien of the pledge without physical delivery or any further act.        (3)    The lien of the pledge is valid and binding as against all parties having any claims of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise against the Authority, whether or not these parties have notice of the pledge.        (4)    Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, neither the resolution nor any trust agreement by which a pledge is created need be filed or recorded other than in the records of the Authority.    (c)    (1)    Any amount set aside in the Transportation Authority Fund that is not needed to provide for the payment of the items specified in subsections (a)(2) and (b) of this section may be transferred, upon the recommendation of the Secretary and after the approval of the Board of Public Works, to the Transportation Trust Fund to be used as appropriated by the General Assembly unless prohibited by any applicable resolution or trust agreement.        (2)    The use and disposition of money to the credit of the Transportation Authority Fund is subject to the provision of the applicable bond authorizing resolution or trust agreement.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  4-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 4 - Revenue Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Financing of Projects|Section 4-314 - Construction of Subtitle

    (a)    Without in any way limiting or restricting its effect or application, this subtitle is intended to authorize the Authority to finance any one or more or any combination of transportation facilities projects by any one or more or combination of issues or series of bonds secured by the pledge of the net or gross or any combination of the net or gross rentals, rates, fees, tolls, and other charges and revenues derived from any transportation facilities project or combination of projects designated by any bond authorizing resolution or trust agreement securing the bonds.    (b)    However, all funds collected from rentals, rates, fees, tolls, and other charges and revenues which are not needed to meet the costs which they are required to meet under § 4–312 of this subtitle or any trust agreement and are not needed to meet obligations of the Transportation Authority Fund, may be used in the discretion of the Secretary to provide adequate and complete payment of all principal and interest on all bonds issued in connection with the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway and any project constructed under the provisions of Section 3 (Bridge, Tunnel, and Motorway Revenue Bonds) of Chapter 608, of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1976. All such remaining funds thereafter remaining may be transferred, upon the recommendation of the Secretary and after the approval of the Board of Public Works, to the Transportation Trust Fund and may be used for any purpose to which funds in the Transportation Trust Fund may be applied.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  4-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 4 - Revenue Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Financing of Projects|Section 4-315 - Trust Funds

    All money that is received by the Authority as proceeds from the sale of revenue bonds, notes, or other evidences of obligation under this subtitle and by way of rentals, rates, fees, tolls, and other charges and revenues derived from any transportation facilities project or combination of projects and that is designated by any authorizing resolution or trust agreement as security for the bonds, notes, or other evidences of obligation shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied only as provided in this subtitle.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  4-316 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 4 - Revenue Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Financing of Projects|Section 4-316 - Remedies of Bondholder and Trustee

    Except to the extent restricted by the trust agreement, the trustee or any holder of revenue bonds issued under this subtitle or of any of the coupons appertaining to the bonds may:         (1)    Bring a suit, action, mandamus, or other proceeding at law or in equity to protect and enforce any right under the laws of this State or under the bond authorizing resolution or trust agreement; and        (2)    Enforce and compel the performance of all duties required by this subtitle or by the trust agreement to be performed by the Authority or by any of its officers, including the fixing, charging, and collecting of rentals, rates, fees, tolls, and other charges and revenues.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  4-317 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 4 - Revenue Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Financing of Projects|Section 4-317 - Bonds and Other Evidences of Obligation Are Legal Investments

    All public officers and public agencies of this State and its political subdivisions, all banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations, investment companies, and others carrying on a banking business, all insurance companies, insurance associations, and others carrying on an insurance business, all personal representatives, guardians, trustees, and other fiduciaries, and all other persons may legally and properly invest funds, including capital in their control or belonging to them, in revenue bonds, notes, and other evidences of obligation issued under this subtitle. These bonds, notes, and other evidences of obligation may legally and properly be deposited with and received by any State or municipal officer or any agency or political subdivision of this State for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or other obligations of this State is authorized by law.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  4-318 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 4 - Revenue Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Financing of Projects|Section 4-318 - Exemption From Taxation

    The revenue bonds, notes, and other evidences of obligation issued under this subtitle, their transfer, the interest payable on them, and any income derived from them, including any profit realized in their sale or exchange, shall be exempt at all times from every kind and nature of taxation by this State or by any of its political subdivisions, municipal corporations, or public agencies of any kind.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  4-319 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 4 - Revenue Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Financing of Projects|Section 4-319 - Full Faith and Credit Not Pledged

    (a)    The revenue bonds, notes, and other evidences of obligation issued under this subtitle are not and may not be considered to constitute a debt or a pledge of the faith and credit of the State of Maryland, but shall be payable only from the funds from or revenues provided by this subtitle for that purpose.    (b)    All revenue bonds, notes, and other evidences of obligation issued under this subtitle shall contain a statement on their face to the effect that:        (1)    This State is not obligated to pay the principal of or the interest on them except from revenues; and        (2)    Neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of this State is pledged to the payment of the principal of or the interest on them.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  4-320 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 4 - Revenue Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Financing of Projects|Section 4-320 - Limitation on Use of Federal Aid for Repayment of Bonds; Lien and Priorities in Event of Shortfall

    If the Authority intends to pledge any future federal aid from any source to support repayment of any debt instrument issued under this subtitle:         (1)    The aggregate principal amount of debt issued under this subtitle or Title 3, Subtitle 6 of this article that is secured by a pledge of future federal aid may not exceed $750,000,000;        (2)    The date of maturity may not be later than 12 years after the date of issue;        (3)    Notwithstanding § 3-215(d) of this article, if future federal aid is insufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds issued under this subtitle when due, the tax levied under § 3-215 of this article, to the extent the proceeds of such tax are not necessary to provide the sinking fund required under § 3-215(c) of this article, is irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds issued under this subtitle as they become due and payable;        (4)    The lien of the pledge under item (3) of this subsection shall at all times be subordinate to the lien of the pledge of such tax under § 3-215(d) of this article to the payment of principal of and interest on consolidated transportation bonds; and        (5)    No part of the tax levied under § 3-215 of this article may be repealed, diminished, or applied to any other purpose until:            (i)    The bonds issued under this subtitle and interest on them have become due and fully paid; or            (ii)    Adequate and complete provision for payment of the principal and interest has been made.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  4-320.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 4 - Revenue Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Financing of Projects|Section 4-320.1 - Bond Anticipation Notes

    (a)    The Authority may issue bond anticipation notes secured by a pledge of a line of credit extended to the State under the federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act.    (b)    Notes issued under this section shall have a maturity date of up to 3 years after the date of issue.    (c)    A pledge of a line of credit as authorized under this section does not constitute the pledge of future federal revenues, and notes issued under this section are not subject to § 3–601(d) of this article or § 4–320 of this subtitle.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  4-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 4 - Revenue Facilities|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 4-401 - Control of Entrances and Exits

    If the Authority considers it necessary or desirable to insure the proper operation and maintenance of any transportation facilities project, it may designate, establish, limit, and control the entrances and exits of the project and may prohibit entrance or exit from any undesignated point.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  4-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 4 - Revenue Facilities|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 4-402 - Traffic Delay Signs for Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    After study, the Authority shall erect signs at each approach to the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Throughway to warn motorists of a delay in the flow of traffic through the tunnel, so that they may choose an alternate route.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  4-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 4 - Revenue Facilities|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 4-403 - Railroad Tracks on Kennedy Highway Prohibited

    The Authority may not permit any person to locate railroad tracks on any part of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  4-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 4 - Revenue Facilities|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 4-404 - Service Facilities on Kennedy Highway

    (a)    The Authority shall construct any gasoline service facilities that it finds to be needed on the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway.    (b)    The Authority may require a gasoline service facility located on the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway to sell a blend of fuel that is at least 5% biodiesel fuel or other biofuel approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a fuel or fuel additive or approved under the EPA Renewable Fuels Standard 2 Program.    (c)    The Authority shall regulate the prices of fuel products sold on the highway to the extent necessary to achieve reasonable costs to patrons.    (d)    The lessee of any service station established under this section shall accept in payment for products sold and services rendered those credit cards that the Authority directs.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  4-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 4 - Revenue Facilities|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 4-405 - Informational Signs

    (a)    For the purpose of providing information to the driving public on the availability of gas, food, lodging, or camping facilities, the Authority may place along interstate highways specific information or business signs as defined in the applicable federal standards.    (b)    In implementing this program, the Authority shall conform with the provisions of § 8-605(d) of this article, and shall utilize the rules and regulations adopted by the State Highway Administration under that subsection.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  4-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 4 - Revenue Facilities|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 4-406 - Harry W. Nice/thomas "Mac" Middleton Bridge

    The Authority shall rename the Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge as the Harry W. Nice/Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridge.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  4-407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 4 - Revenue Facilities|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 4-407 - Construction of Toll Roads

    (a)    This section applies to:        (1)    Caroline County;        (2)    Cecil County;        (3)    Dorchester County;        (4)    Kent County;        (5)    Queen Anne’s County;        (6)    Somerset County;        (7)    Talbot County;        (8)    Wicomico County; and        (9)    Worcester County.    (b)    A State agency, including the Authority, may not construct any toll road, toll highway, or toll bridge in the counties enumerated in this section without the express consent of a majority of the governments of the affected counties.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 5-102 - Legislative Policy

    (a)    The purpose of this title is to further the public interest and aeronautical progress by:        (1)    Promoting safety in and protecting aeronautics;        (2)    Cooperating to promote uniformity of aeronautics laws and regulations in the several states, consistent with federal aeronautics laws and regulations;        (3)    Granting powers to the Administration and imposing duties on it to enable this State to perform properly its functions relating to aeronautics and to exercise effectively its jurisdiction over persons and property, assist in the development of a statewide system of airports and airport facilities, cooperate with and assist the political subdivisions of this State and others engaged in aeronautics, and encourage and develop aeronautics;        (4)    Establishing only those regulatory provisions that are essential, so that persons may engage in any aspect of aeronautics with the least possible restriction, consistent with the safety, health, welfare, and the rights of others; and        (5)    Providing for cooperation:            (i)    With federal authorities in developing a national system of civil aviation; and            (ii)    With the political subdivisions of this State in developing and coordinating aeronautics in this State.    (b)    (1)    The acquisition of any property under this title, the planning, acquisition, establishment, construction, improvement, maintenance, equipping, and operation of airports, airport facilities, and air navigation facilities, whether separately by this State or by a political subdivision or jointly by this State with any political subdivision, and the exercise of any other powers granted by this title are public and governmental functions, exercised for a public purpose, as matters of public necessity.        (2)    All property and privileges acquired and used by or on behalf of this State or a political subdivision under this title are acquired and used for public and governmental purposes, as matters of public necessity.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 5-103 - Jurisdiction Over Crimes, Torts, Wrongs, and Contracts

    (a)    The law of this State defines and governs all crimes, torts, and other wrongs committed in flight over this State.    (b)    All contractual and other legal relations entered into by any person while in flight over this State have the same effect as if entered into on the land or water beneath.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 5-104 - Sovereignty in and Ownership of Space

    (a)    Except where granted to and assumed by the federal government under a constitutional grant from the people of this State, sovereignty in the space above the lands and waters of this State rests in this State.    (b)    The ownership of the space above the lands and waters of this State is vested in the owner of the surface beneath, subject to:        (1)    The right of flight described in § 5-1001 of this title; and        (2)    The zoning and related powers set forth in Subtitles 5 through 8 of this title.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 5-105 - Local Appropriations

    If a political subdivision has the power to appropriate money, it annually may impose a tax in the political subdivision and appropriate an amount sufficient to carry out its powers and duties under this title.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 5-106 - Airport in Sixth Election District of Queen Anne's County Prohibited

    Notwithstanding any other provision of State or local law, the establishment of a commercial use airport in the sixth election district of Queen Anne’s County is prohibited.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-201.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Aviation Commission and Maryland Aviation Administration|Section 5-201.1 - Maryland Aviation Commission -- Management Personnel Positions; Chairman; Executive Director of Administration

    (a)    (1)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Commission shall determine the qualifications and appointment, as well as compensation and leave, for up to 12 management personnel positions required by the Administration to operate and administer all State-owned airports.        (2)    (i)    In making determinations and appointments under this subsection, the Commission shall consider the comparative status of employees serving in similar positions and discharging similar duties at comparable airports or aeronautical agencies.            (ii)    In selecting comparable airports or agencies, the Commission shall consider operational and traffic data, market area characteristics, airport or agency competitiveness, and any other factors the Commission considers appropriate.        (3)    Except for general salary increases approved by the General Assembly, the Commission shall submit to the Secretary of Budget and Management at least 10 days prior to the effective date of any management personnel position salary increase notice of the proposed adjustment.        (4)    The Secretary of Budget and Management shall:            (i)    Review the proposed adjustment; and            (ii)    Within 10 days of receipt of the proposed adjustment, advise the Commission whether the adjustment poses an adverse impact on special fund expenditures.        (5)    Failure of the Secretary of Budget and Management to advise the Commission in a timely manner shall be deemed a determination that the proposed adjustment poses no adverse impact.        (6)    Employees appointed under this subsection are State employees and shall be entitled to participate in the retirement and pension systems for employees of the State of Maryland authorized under Division II of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.    (b)    Actions of the Commission which, in the judgment of the Chairman, have an impact upon the Transportation Trust Fund are subject to the approval of the Chairman.    (c)    The Chairman of the Commission shall:        (1)    Based on the advice of the Commission and subject to the approval of the Governor, appoint the Executive Director of the Administration in accordance with § 5–501 of the General Provisions Article; and        (2)    Approve the Administration’s budget before its submission for the Governor’s approval and inclusion in the proposed budget submitted to the General Assembly.    (d)    The Chairman of the Commission with the advice of the Commission may remove the Executive Director of the Administration.