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MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 7 - Limits on Competition; Franchises|Section 1-702 - Authority to Grant Franchises

    (a)    Sections 1–703 through 1–707 of this subtitle do not:        (1)    grant to a county or municipality additional authority in any substantive area beyond that granted under other public general law or public local law;        (2)    restrict a county or municipality from exercising authority granted under other public general law or public local law;        (3)    authorize a county or municipality to engage in an activity not authorized under other public general law or public local law; or        (4)    preempt or supersede the regulatory authority of a unit of State government.    (b)    (1)    This section applies to all counties, except:            (i)    Anne Arundel County;            (ii)    Baltimore City;            (iii)    Baltimore County;            (iv)    Cecil County;            (v)    Howard County;            (vi)    Prince George’s County;            (vii)    Queen Anne’s County; and            (viii)    Worcester County.        (2)    The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.        (3)    A county may grant franchises as provided under existing public general law or public local law.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 7 - Limits on Competition; Franchises|Section 1-703 - Public Transportation

    (a)    It is the policy of the State to authorize each county and municipality to displace or limit competition in the area of public transportation to:        (1)    provide adequate, economical, and efficient transportation services;        (2)    protect against excessive and inconsistent prices for transportation services;        (3)    conserve energy and reduce accidents, air pollution, congestion, and traffic hazards through public transportation;        (4)    encourage its use by contributing capital and operating funds so that transportation may be provided at the lowest cost; and        (5)    promote the general welfare by providing a comprehensive transportation system.    (b)    Notwithstanding any anticompetitive effect, a county or municipality may:        (1)    (i)    grant one or more franchises for transportation services on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis;            (ii)    impose franchise fees;            (iii)    establish rates applicable to the franchise; and            (iv)    adopt rules, regulations, and licensing requirements for the operation of the franchise; or        (2)    operate a public transportation system on an exclusive basis, including:            (i)    establishing rates for the public transportation system; and            (ii)    adopting rules and regulations for the operation of the public transportation system.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 7 - Limits on Competition; Franchises|Section 1-704 - Water and Sewerage Systems

    (a)    It is the policy of the State to authorize each county and municipality to displace or limit competition in the area of water and sewerage systems to:        (1)    assure delivery of adequate, economical, and efficient water and sewerage services;        (2)    avoid duplication of water and sewerage facilities;        (3)    control disease and provide for the public health and safety;        (4)    prevent environmental degradation;        (5)    protect natural resources;        (6)    use the public right–of–way efficiently; and        (7)    promote the general welfare by providing adequate water and sewerage systems.    (b)    (1)    Notwithstanding any anticompetitive effect, a county or municipality may:            (i)    grant one or more franchises or enter into contracts for water or sewerage systems on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis;            (ii)    impose franchise fees;            (iii)    establish charges and rates applicable to the franchise; and            (iv)    adopt rules, regulations, and licensing requirements for the operation of the franchise.        (2)    If another law grants a county or municipality the authority to operate water and sewerage systems, the county or municipality shall operate the systems without regard to any anticompetitive effect.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-705 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 7 - Limits on Competition; Franchises|Section 1-705 - Waste Collection and Disposal

    (a)    Notwithstanding any anticompetitive effect, it is the policy of the State to direct and authorize each county and municipality to exercise authority over waste collection and disposal.    (b)    This section does not apply to waste that the generator:        (1)    directs to a specific facility for reclamation, recycling, or reuse; or        (2)    disposes of on its property.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-706 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 7 - Limits on Competition; Franchises|Section 1-706 - Concessions and Leases for Public Property

    (a)    It is the policy of the State to authorize each county and municipality to displace or limit competition in the awarding of concessions on, over, or under property owned or leased by the county or municipality and in the leasing or subleasing of property owned or leased by the county or municipality to:        (1)    use its assets properly for the best public purpose;        (2)    protect the public from unscrupulous business practices and excessive prices;        (3)    provide maximum accessibility to public property;        (4)    provide desirable or necessary governmental services at the lowest possible cost; and        (5)    promote the general welfare by using public property for the benefit of the residents of the county or municipality.    (b)    Notwithstanding any anticompetitive effect, a county or municipality may:        (1)    (i)    grant one or more franchises for any concession on, over, or under property owned or leased by the county or municipality on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis;            (ii)    control prices and rates for the franchise; and            (iii)    adopt rules and regulations for the operation of the franchise; and        (2)    lease or sublease publicly owned or leased real property on terms that the county or municipality determines.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-707 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 7 - Limits on Competition; Franchises|Section 1-707 - Port Regulation

    (a)    This section applies only to code counties and municipalities.    (b)    It is the policy of the State to authorize each code county and municipality to displace or limit competition in the area of port regulation to:        (1)    provide for safe harbors free of congestion and navigational hazards;        (2)    protect marine life and wildlife; and        (3)    prevent water pollution and erosion.    (c)    Notwithstanding any anticompetitive effect, a code county or municipality may:        (1)    grant one or more franchises or enter into contracts for the placement or construction of structures in or on the waters of the county or municipality;        (2)    issue licenses for wharves and piers; or        (3)    issue permits for mooring piles, floating wharves, buoys, and anchors.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-708 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 7 - Limits on Competition; Franchises|Section 1-708 - Cable Television System

    (a)    (1)    Unless otherwise defined by local law, in this section, “cable television system” means a nonbroadcast facility that consists of a set of transmission paths and associated signal generation, reception, and central equipment, under common ownership and control, that distributes or is designed to distribute to subscribers the signals of one or more television broadcast stations.        (2)    “Cable television system” does not include a facility that:            (i)    serves 49 or fewer subscribers; or            (ii)    serves only subscribers in one or more multiple dwelling units under common ownership, control, or management.    (b)    This section does not authorize the governing body of a county to enact laws or regulations for a municipality.    (c)    The governing body of a county or municipality may:        (1)    grant a franchise for a cable television system that uses a public right–of–way;        (2)    impose franchise fees;        (3)    establish rates applicable to a franchise; and        (4)    adopt rules and regulations for the operation of a franchise.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-709 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 7 - Limits on Competition; Franchises|Section 1-709 - Ferry Company -- Somerset County

    (a)    Notwithstanding any anticompetitive effect, the County Commissioners of Somerset County may grant an exclusive franchise to a ferry company to operate between Somerset County and Reedville, Virginia.    (b)    Before granting a franchise, the County Commissioners of Somerset County shall review the proposed business and financial plan of the ferry company.    (c)    The County Commissioners of Somerset County may adopt regulations to carry out this section that are consistent with any regulations adopted by the Public Service Commission that relate to ferry companies.    (d)    If the ferry company does not exercise the franchise within 18 months after it is granted, the franchise becomes void.    (e)    A ferry company may not conduct gaming activities on a ferry that it operates under a franchise granted under this section.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Participation in Federal Projects; Federal Aid|Section 1-801 - Projects

    (a)    (1)    In this section, “federal project” means any federal work, improvement, or project.        (2)    “Federal project” includes:            (i)    dredging projects;            (ii)    flood control projects; and            (iii)    other federal river, harbor, and navigation works and improvements.    (b)    This section applies to the following governmental entities:        (1)    counties;        (2)    municipalities;        (3)    public corporations;        (4)    special districts; and        (5)    any other political subdivisions.    (c)    A governmental entity may:        (1)    assist the United States or a federal agency in constructing, financing, maintaining, using, or operating a federal project, including agreeing to terms of local cooperation required by the United States or a federal agency;        (2)    enter into a contract with the United States or a federal agency, in the form required by the United States or federal agency, obligating the governmental entity to:            (i)    construct, finance, maintain, use, or operate a federal project; or            (ii)    arrange, contract for, or supervise the construction, financing, maintenance, use, or operation of a federal project;        (3)    appropriate or obligate money and obtain private loans or financing to pay for its share of the cost of a federal project;        (4)    accept and use federal grants or loans to assist in the construction, financing, maintenance, use, or operation of a federal project;        (5)    purchase or, in accordance with Title 12 of the Real Property Article, condemn land and interests in land necessary for a federal project and transfer any interest in that land to the United States or a federal agency; and        (6)    enter property and waters to conduct surveys, soundings, and examinations in furtherance of a federal project.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Participation in Federal Projects; Federal Aid|Section 1-802 - Local Government Contracts for Watershed Projects

    For the purpose of constructing, financing, maintaining, using, or operating a watershed project, a county or municipality may enter into a contract, including an obligation of repayment under applicable federal public works and economic development programs under 42 U.S.C. §§ 3161 and 3162, with:        (1)    the United States or a federal agency;        (2)    a public drainage association;        (3)    a public watershed association; or        (4)    any person or other governmental entity.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Participation in Federal Projects; Federal Aid|Section 1-803 - Local Government Participation in Federal Housing Assistance Programs

    (a)    (1)    Regardless of whether a county or municipality has established a housing authority under the Housing Authorities Law in Division II of the Housing and Community Development Article, the powers conferred by this section:            (i)    are in addition to all other powers of a county or municipality; and            (ii)    may be exercised directly by a county or municipality or as otherwise provided by the governing body of the county or municipality.        (2)    This section does not affect any powers conferred on a housing authority, county, or municipality by the Housing Authorities Law in Division II of the Housing and Community Development Article.    (b)    A county or municipality may participate in federal lower–income housing assistance programs and for this purpose may:        (1)    enter into contracts with the United States or a federal agency;        (2)    accept and expend assistance payments related to existing, newly constructed, or substantially rehabilitated housing;        (3)    act as a public housing agency as defined in federal law; and        (4)    do all things necessary or convenient to participate in the program.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-804 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Participation in Federal Projects; Federal Aid|Section 1-804 - Federal Aid Information

    (a)    After consultation with the Department of Budget and Management, the Secretary of Planning shall adopt regulations that require a county or municipality to submit information, as required in this section, on federal aid, including grants, instructional contracts, loans, research contracts, and other assistance.    (b)    (1)    Every 6 months, a county or municipality shall submit a summary notice to the Department of Planning if, during the 6–month period that the notice covers, the county or municipality received an award of federal aid in the form of an instructional contract, an instructional grant, a research contract, or a research grant.        (2)    The summary notice shall state the amount of the award.    (c)    (1)    This subsection does not apply to an instructional contract, an instructional grant, a research contract, or a research grant.        (2)    Within 30 days after a county or municipality receives an award of federal aid, the county or municipality shall submit to the Department of Planning a summary notice that states:            (i)    the amount of the award; and            (ii)    if the award is conditioned on matching funds:                1.    the amount of those funds;                2.    the source of those funds; and                3.    the period for which those funds are required.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-901 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 9 - Cooperation Among Political Subdivisions|Section 1-901 - Assistance to Other Political Subdivisions Authorized

    The governing body of a county or a municipality may provide materials, services, or other assistance to another political subdivision for a public purpose and for mutual benefit.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-902 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 9 - Cooperation Among Political Subdivisions|Section 1-902 - Cooperation in Performing Governmental Functions and Acceptance of Funds

    (a)    This section applies to all counties except:        (1)    Anne Arundel County;        (2)    Baltimore City;        (3)    Baltimore County;        (4)    Howard County; and        (5)    Prince George’s County.    (b)    The governing body of a county may contract with another governmental entity for the joint or cooperative performance of any governmental function.    (c)    The governing body of a county may:        (1)    accept any gift or grant from the federal or State government or any unit of federal or State government; and        (2)    use the gift or grant for any lawful purpose for which it was received.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-903 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 9 - Cooperation Among Political Subdivisions|Section 1-903 - Cooperation in Conserving Baltimore City Water

    (a)    On request of the Director of the Baltimore City Department of Public Works, the governing bodies of Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, or Howard County shall restrict the use of water supplied by Baltimore City to any person or property located in the county:        (1)    to the same extent restrictions are imposed on the use of water by consumers in Baltimore City when there is a shortage of water; or        (2)    in limited areas when required due to deficiencies in the water distribution system serving the limited areas under conditions approved by the receiving county.    (b)    Before the imposition of a water restriction in a limited area of Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, or Howard County, the Director of the Baltimore City Department of Public Works shall determine that the unrestricted use of water in all other areas of the county will have no detrimental effect on the restricted use area.    (c)    The governing bodies of Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, and Howard County may pass any ordinance, resolution, rule, or regulation necessary to impose and enforce a water restriction under this subtitle and provide penalties for the violation of a restriction.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 11 - Clean Energy Loan Programs|Section 1-1101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Bond” means a bond, note, or other similar instrument that a county or municipality issues under this subtitle.    (c)    “Chief executive” means the president, chair, mayor, county executive, or any other chief executive officer of a county or municipality.    (d)    “Commercial property” means real property that is:        (1)    not designed principally or intended for human habitation; or        (2)    used for human habitation and is improved by more than four single family dwelling units.    (e)    “Program” means a clean energy loan program established under this subtitle.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 11 - Clean Energy Loan Programs|Section 1-1102 - Authority to Establish Program

    A county or municipality may enact an ordinance or a resolution to establish a clean energy loan program.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 11 - Clean Energy Loan Programs|Section 1-1103 - Purpose of Program; Private Lenders

    (a)    The purpose of a program is to provide loans to:        (1)    residential property owners, including low income residential property owners, to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects; and        (2)    commercial property owners to finance:            (i)    energy efficiency projects; and            (ii)    renewable energy projects.    (b)    A private lender may provide capital for a loan provided to a commercial property owner under the program.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 11 - Clean Energy Loan Programs|Section 1-1104 - Requirements for Ordinance or Resolution

    (a)    An ordinance or resolution enacted under § 1–1102 of this subtitle shall provide for:        (1)    eligibility requirements for participation in the program, including eligibility requirements for:            (i)    energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy devices; and            (ii)    property and property owners; and        (2)    loan terms and conditions.    (b)    Eligibility requirements under subsection (a) of this section shall include a requirement that the county or municipality give due regard to the property owner’s ability to repay a loan provided under the program, in a manner substantially similar to that required for a mortgage loan under §§ 12–127, 12–311, 12–409.1, 12–925, and 12–1029 of the Commercial Law Article.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  1-1105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division I - Definitions; General Provisions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 11 - Clean Energy Loan Programs|Section 1-1105 - Surcharge Required

    (a)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a program shall require a property owner to repay a loan provided under the program through a surcharge on the owner’s property tax bill.    (b)    Except for a surcharge authorized under subsection (c) of this section, a county or municipality may not set a surcharge greater than an amount that allows the county or municipality to recover the costs associated with:        (1)    issuing bonds to finance the loan; and        (2)    administering the program.    (c)    With the express consent of any holder of a mortgage or deed of trust on a commercial property that is to be improved through a loan to the commercial property owner under the program:        (1)    a county or municipality may collect loan payments owed to a private lender or to the county or the municipality for a loan to a commercial property owner, and costs associated with administering the program, through a surcharge on the property owner’s property tax bill;        (2)    an unpaid surcharge under this subsection shall be, until paid, a lien on the real property on which it is imposed from the date it becomes payable; and        (3)    the provisions of Title 14, Subtitle 8 of the Tax – Property Article that apply to a tax lien shall also apply to a lien created under this subsection.    (d)    A person who acquires property subject to a surcharge under this section assumes the obligation to pay the surcharge.