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MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 13 - Miscellaneous|Section 1-1307 - Use of Population Count to Create Legislative Districts for Election of Governing Body

    The population count used after each decennial census to create the legislative districts that are used to elect the governing body of a county or a municipality:        (1)    may not include individuals who:            (i)    were incarcerated in State or federal correctional facilities, as determined by the decennial census; and            (ii)    were not residents of the State before their incarceration; and        (2)    shall include individuals incarcerated in State or federal correctional facilities, as determined by the decennial census, at their last known residence before incarceration if the individuals were residents of the State.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 13 - Miscellaneous|Section 1-1308 - Affordable Housing Programs

    To support, foster, or promote an affordable housing program for individuals or families of low or moderate income, a county or municipality may:        (1)    establish local trust funds or appropriate funds;        (2)    waive or modify building permit or development impact fees and charges that are not mandated under State law for the construction or rehabilitation of lower income housing units:            (i)    in proportion to the number of lower income housing units of a development; and            (ii)    1.    that are financed, wholly or partly, by public funding that requires mortgage restrictions or recorded covenants restricting the rental or sale of the housing units to lower income residents in accordance with specific government program requirements; or                2.    that are developed by a nonprofit organization that:                A.    has been exempt from federal taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for at least 3 years; and                B.    requires the homebuyer to participate in the construction or rehabilitation of the housing unit;        (3)    enact legislation that restricts cost and resale prices and requires development of affordable housing units as part of any subdivision in return for added density;        (4)    provide land or property from the inventory of the county or municipality; and        (5)    support PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) programs to encourage construction of affordable housing.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 13 - Miscellaneous|Section 1-1309 - Street Lighting Equipment

    (a)    In this section, “electric company” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Public Utilities Article.    (b)    This section applies to all counties and municipalities.    (c)    On written request by a county or municipality, an electric company shall sell to the county or municipality some or all of the electric company’s existing street lighting equipment that is located in the county or municipality.    (d)    If the county or municipality purchases street lighting equipment from an electric company, the county or municipality shall pay to the electric company the fair market value of the street lighting equipment.    (e)    A county or municipality that purchases street lighting equipment in accordance with this section:        (1)    shall be responsible for the maintenance of the street lighting equipment; and        (2)    may contract with an outside entity for the maintenance of the street lighting equipment.    (f)    (1)    Any person who controls the right to use space on any pole, lamppost, or other mounting surface previously used in the county or municipality by the electric company for street lighting equipment shall allow a county or municipality that has purchased the street lighting equipment to assume the rights and obligations of the electric company with respect to the space for the unexpired term of any lease or other agreement under which the electric company used the space.        (2)    Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, the county or municipality may not restrict or prohibit universal access for electricity or any other service by assuming the rights and obligations of an electric company as to space on any pole, lamppost, or other mounting surface used for street lighting equipment.        (3)    Any dispute between an electric company and a county or municipality arising under this subsection shall be submitted to the Public Service Commission for resolution.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 13 - Miscellaneous|Section 1-1310 - Swimming Pool Automated External Defibrillator Programs

    (a)    In this section, “swimming pool” means a pool that is owned and operated by the governing body of a county or municipality.    (b)    (1)    Each county or municipality that owns or operates a swimming pool shall develop and implement an automated external defibrillator program that meets the requirements of § 13–517 of the Education Article for each swimming pool owned or operated by the county or municipality.        (2)    The program required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include provisions that:            (i)    ensure an automated external defibrillator is provided on–site; and            (ii)    an individual trained in the operation and use of an automated external defibrillator is present at each swimming pool.    (c)    The Maryland Department of Health and the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems jointly shall adopt regulations that:        (1)    establish guidelines for periodic inspections and annual maintenance of the automated external defibrillators; and        (2)    assist each county or municipality in carrying out the provisions of this section.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 13 - Miscellaneous|Section 1-1311 - Water Access as Part of Construction or Improvement Project Involving Bridge or Other Transportation Facility Adjacent to or Crossing Waterway

    (a)    A county or municipality, in developing a construction or improvement project involving a bridge or other transportation facility that is adjacent to or crosses a waterway, shall consider any reasonable and appropriate measures to provide or improve in the vicinity of the bridge or other transportation facility water access for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, or any other nonmotorized water dependent recreational activity.    (b)    A county or municipality, in consultation with the Department of Natural Resources and interested stakeholders, shall establish:        (1)    standards and guidelines for identifying appropriate bridges and other transportation facilities to be considered for the provision or improvement of water access under this section; and        (2)    best practices and cost effective strategies for accommodating water access under this section.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 13 - Miscellaneous|Section 1-1312 - Penalties for Failure to Register and Renew Alarm System

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Alarm system contractor” has the meaning stated in § 12–806 of this article.        (3)    “Alarm user” has the meaning stated in § 12–806 of this article.    (b)    This section applies to all counties and municipalities.    (c)    If a county or municipality requires an alarm user or an alarm system contractor to register an alarm system, the county or municipality may impose a penalty against an alarm system contractor for failure to register an alarm system only if:        (1)    the alarm system contractor requested a dispatch to an alarm user; and        (2)    the alarm system contractor failed to register the alarm system.    (d)    If a county or municipality requires an alarm user or an alarm system contractor to renew an alarm system’s registration, the county or municipality may impose a penalty against an alarm system contractor for failure to renew an alarm system’s registration only if:        (1)    the alarm system contractor requested a dispatch to an alarm user;        (2)    the alarm system contractor failed to renew the alarm system’s registration; and        (3)    the county or municipality provided the alarm system contractor notice that:            (i)    the alarm system’s registration expired;            (ii)    the alarm user or the alarm system contractor did not renew the alarm system’s registration; or            (iii)    the alarm system’s registration has been suspended.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 13 - Miscellaneous|Section 1-1313 - Program to Evaluate Complaints of Drainage Defects

    ** TAKES EFFECT OCTOBER 1, 2020 PER CHAPTER 350 OF 2019 **    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Drainage defect” means improper grading, poor soil composition, or any other design or workmanship defect attributable to a homebuilder that results in a flooded yard or water in the basement of a new home.        (3)    “Homebuilder” means a person that undertakes to erect or otherwise construct a new home.        (4)    “Owner” means the purchaser of a new home who uses the home primarily for residential purposes in Prince George’s County.    (b)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the governing body of Prince George’s County shall establish a program to evaluate complaints of drainage defects in the county.    (c)    The program required under subsection (b) of this section shall include procedures for:        (1)    an owner to request an evaluation of a drainage defect;        (2)    requiring the county to complete a written evaluation of alleged drainage defects; and        (3)    requiring the county to collect data regarding homebuilders who have built homes with drainage defects.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 14 - Establishment of Land Bank Authorities|Section 1-1402 - Construction of Subtitle

    (a)    This subtitle shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes.    (b)    The powers granted to an authority under this subtitle are supplemental to powers granted to an authority under any other law.    (c)    This subtitle does not authorize an authority to:        (1)    exercise the power of eminent domain; or        (2)    impose any tax or special assessment.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 14 - Establishment of Land Bank Authorities|Section 1-1404 - Board of Directors

    An ordinance that creates an authority shall establish a board to govern the authority and shall include provisions for:        (1)    appointment procedures;        (2)    powers of the board;        (3)    removal procedures;        (4)    term lengths; and        (5)    the election of a chair.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 14 - Establishment of Land Bank Authorities|Section 1-1405 - Powers

    (a)    Except as limited by the authority’s articles of incorporation, an authority has all the powers specified in this subtitle.    (b)    An authority may:        (1)    adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws for the conduct of business of the authority;        (2)    sue and be sued;        (3)    maintain an office at a place the authority designates;        (4)    borrow money;        (5)    issue bonds and other obligations for any corporate purpose in accordance with this subtitle or an ordinance adopted under this subtitle;        (6)    invest money of the authority in instruments, obligations, securities, or property;        (7)    enter into contracts and execute the instruments or agreements necessary or convenient to carry out this subtitle or an ordinance adopted under this subtitle to accomplish the purposes of the authority;        (8)    solicit and accept gifts, grants, loans, or other assistance in any form from any public or private source, subject to this subtitle or any ordinance adopted under this subtitle;        (9)    participate in a program of the federal government, the State, a political subdivision of the State, or an intergovernmental entity created under State law;        (10)    contract for goods and services;        (11)    study, develop, and prepare reports or plans to assist in the authority’s exercise of powers and to monitor and evaluate the authority’s progress;        (12)    contract with public or private entities for services necessary to manage and operate the authority;        (13)    provide acquisition, management, and sale services to a local government for property owned by the local government;        (14)    create, own, control, or be a member of a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or other person, whether operated for profit or not for profit, for the purposes of developing property in order to maximize marketability;        (15)    exercise a power usually possessed by a private corporation in performing similar functions, unless to do so would conflict with State law;        (16)    insure against losses in connection with the real property, assets, or activity of the authority;        (17)    design, develop, construct, demolish, rehabilitate, renovate, relocate, and otherwise improve real property or interests in real property;        (18)    raise revenue by any legal means required to make the operations and activities of the authority self–sustaining; and        (19)    do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly granted by this subtitle or by an ordinance adopted under this subtitle.    (c)    An authority may delegate to a member or officer a power granted to the authority by this subtitle, including the power to execute a bond, obligation, certificate, deed, lease, mortgage agreement, or other document or instrument.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 14 - Establishment of Land Bank Authorities|Section 1-1406 - Property

    (a)    An authority may:        (1)    acquire real property or rights or interests in real property, directly or through a person or governmental entity, by gift, devise, transfer, exchange, foreclosure, purchase, or otherwise on terms and conditions and in a manner the authority considers proper;        (2)    own property in the authority’s name, including tax foreclosed property and property without clear title;        (3)    sell, lease as lessor, transfer, and dispose of the authority’s interest in property;        (4)    procure insurance against loss in connection with the property, assets, or activities of the authority; and        (5)    execute deeds, mortgages, contracts, leases, purchases, or other agreements regarding the property of the authority.    (b)    Property purchased, owned, or sold under this section may not be located outside the jurisdiction of the local government in which the authority is located.    (c)    (1)    An authority may  quiet title or foreclose on a property in which it holds an interest that is not fee simple title by:            (i)    conducting an examination of title to determine the identity of any person possessing a claim or interest in the property; and            (ii)    filing a complaint to quiet title in accordance with Title 14, Subtitle 6 of the Real Property Article.        (2)    An authority may join in a single complaint to quiet title or foreclose on one or more parcels of real property.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 14 - Establishment of Land Bank Authorities|Section 1-1407 - Staff and Consultants

    An authority may:        (1)    employ staff and retain consultants; and        (2)    set their compensation.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 14 - Establishment of Land Bank Authorities|Section 1-1408 - Appointment of Receiver

    The court may appoint an authority to serve as a receiver in a receivership proceeding filed by a local government.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1409 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 14 - Establishment of Land Bank Authorities|Section 1-1409 - Internal Administration

    (a)    An authority shall:        (1)    adopt a code of ethics for the authority’s directors, officers, and employees;        (2)    establish policies and procedures requiring:            (i)    the disclosure of relationships that may create a conflict of interest; and            (ii)    any member of the board with a direct or indirect interest in a matter before the authority to disclose the member’s interest to the board before the board takes any action on the matter; and        (3)    comply with the Open Meetings Act.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle or the ordinance establishing an authority, the procedures of the incorporating local government control any matter relating to the internal administration of an authority.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1410 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 14 - Establishment of Land Bank Authorities|Section 1-1410 - Immunity

    An authority may have the same immunities as the local government that creates the authority under § 1–1403 of this subtitle.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1411 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 14 - Establishment of Land Bank Authorities|Section 1-1411 - Property Rights

    (a)    With respect to property held or owned by the authority, the authority may:        (1)    grant or acquire a license, an easement, or an option;        (2)    set, charge, and collect rents, fees, and charges for use of the property;        (3)    pay taxes or special assessments due;        (4)    take any action, provide any notice, or institute any proceeding required to clear or quiet title in order to establish ownership by and vest title to property in the authority;        (5)    abate violations of the local and State building, fire, health, and related codes; and        (6)    hold, manage, maintain, operate, repair, lease as lessor, secure, prevent the waste or deterioration of, or demolish the property and take all other actions necessary to preserve the value of the property.    (b)    An authority shall be made a party to, and shall defend any action or proceeding concerning, claims against property held by the authority.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1412 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 14 - Establishment of Land Bank Authorities|Section 1-1412 - Property -- Inventory and Classification; Fee

    (a)    Property held by an authority shall be inventoried and classified according to title status and suitability for use.    (b)    A clerk of the court may not charge a fee to record a document evidencing the transfer under this subtitle of property to the authority by the State or a local government.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1415 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 14 - Establishment of Land Bank Authorities|Section 1-1415 - State and Local Taxes

    (a)    An authority is exempt from any State or local tax or assessment on the authority’s properties or activities or on any revenue from the properties or activities.    (b)    Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, property that an authority sells or leases to a private entity is subject to State and local property taxes from the time of the sale or lease.    (c)    The principal of and interest on bonds, the transfer of bonds, and any income derived from the bonds, including profits made on their sale or transfer, are exempt from all State and local taxes.    (d)    Sale or lease to a nonprofit organization, as defined in § 1–101 of the Housing and Community Development Article, is exempt from State and local property taxes from the time of sale or lease, if:        (1)    the nonprofit organization has entered into an agreement with an authority to redevelop the property; and        (2)    the agreement is in force and effect and not defaulted on within the application period.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1416 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 14 - Establishment of Land Bank Authorities|Section 1-1416 - Civil Action

    (a)    An authority may bring a civil action to prevent, restrain, or enjoin the waste of or unlawful removal of any property from real property held by the authority.    (b)    (1)    An authority shall be made a party to any action to set aside:            (i)    title to property the authority holds; or            (ii)    the sale of property by the authority.        (2)    A hearing in an action under this subsection may not be held until the authority is served in accordance with the Maryland Rules.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1417 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 14 - Establishment of Land Bank Authorities|Section 1-1417 - Public Property

    (a)    Property of an authority is public property devoted to an essential public and governmental function and purpose.    (b)    Income of an authority is received for a public and governmental purpose.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1418 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 14 - Establishment of Land Bank Authorities|Section 1-1418 - Local Laws

    An authority is subject to any local:        (1)    land use controls;        (2)    permitting processes for construction, demolition, or repair of a property; and        (3)    zoning laws.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1419 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 14 - Establishment of Land Bank Authorities|Section 1-1419 - Report

    An authority shall report annually on the activities of the authority to the local government where the authority is located and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.