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2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 1 - Property Acquisition › Part I - General Provisions › Section 17-103 - Contributions in Support

(a)    To finance wholly or partly the acquisition of property under § 17–101(b) of this subtitle, the Commission may receive and expend any contribution or appropriation by the United States, the District of Columbia, the State, any other political subdivision, or any person.
(b)    To finance wholly or partly land acquisition, design, development, redevelopment, or revitalization in Prince George’s County, the Commission may receive and expend any contribution or appropriation by the United States, the District of Columbia, the State, any other political subdivision, or any person.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 1 - Property Acquisition › Part I - General Provisions › Section 17-104 - Property Title and Control

(a)    Title to lands acquired under § 1(a) of the Capper–Cramton Act, Public Law 71–284, 46 Stat. 482, shall vest in the United States, as provided in that act.
(b)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, without the approval of the General Assembly:
(1)    title to any other property acquired may not be placed in or granted to the United States or any person or political subdivision other than the metropolitan district itself or the State; and
(2)    the control, maintenance, operation, or policing of any other park, forest, road, or other public way, ground, or space in the metropolitan district may not be placed in or granted to the United States or to any other person or political subdivision other than the Commission itself.
(c)    In Prince George’s County, the title, control, maintenance, or operation of property acquired in the Prince George’s County portion of the metropolitan district may be transferred by county local law to:
(1)    the redevelopment authority of Prince George’s County; or
(2)    the revenue authority of Prince George’s County.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 1 - Property Acquisition › Part I - General Provisions › Section 17-105 - Acquisition Outside Metropolitan District

(a)    The Commission may acquire land for the purposes stated in § 17–213 of this title and Title 18, Subtitle 2 of this article outside the metropolitan district but in the regional district.
(b)    The Commission may acquire land under subsection (a) of this section if the Commission finds that the acquisition is necessary to preserve any portion of the Commission’s regional park plan for the metropolitan district.
(c)    (1)    To acquire land under this section, the Commission may expend any current funds that may be expended under this division for land acquisition in the metropolitan district for the purposes authorized by this section.
(2)    Funds used for land acquisition in the Montgomery County portion of the metropolitan district may include the proceeds of bonds the Commission issues under Title 18, Subtitle 2 of this article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 1 - Property Acquisition › Part II - Purchase and Condemnation › Section 17-108 - Authorized

(a)    Whenever the Commission considers it necessary to acquire any property for a purpose stated in § 17–101(b) of this subtitle, the Commission may:
(1)    purchase the property from the owner; or
(2)    if the Commission fails to agree with the owner, condemn the property by proceedings in the circuit court for the county in which the property is located.
(b)    At the same time, the Commission may acquire the interest of any tenant, lessee, or other person having an interest in the property.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 1 - Property Acquisition › Part II - Purchase and Condemnation › Section 17-110 - Possession; Appeal

(a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, at any time after 10 days after the return and recordation of the verdict or award in the proceedings, the Commission may enter and take possession of the condemned property, notwithstanding any appeal or further proceedings on the part of the defendant.
(b)    (1)    Before entering the property, the Commission shall pay to the clerk of the circuit court the amount of the award and all costs assessed to date.
(2)    At the time of payment, the Commission shall agree to abide by and fulfill any judgment following appeal, or until the time to request an appeal expires.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 1 - Property Acquisition › Part III - Relocation Expenses › Section 17-113 - Definitions

(a)    In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    (1)    “Business” means a lawful activity conducted primarily:
(i)    for the purchase, sale, lease, or rental of property;
(ii)    for the manufacture, processing, or marketing of products or other personal property;
(iii)    for the sale of services to the public; or
(iv)    by a nonprofit organization.
(2)    “Business” does not include a farm operation.
(c)    “Displaced”, with respect to a person, means moving from real property, or moving the person’s personal property from real property:
(1)    wholly or partly as a result of the Commission’s acquisition of the real property; or
(2)    as the result of a written order of the Commission to vacate the real property for a public works program or project the Commission undertakes.
(d)    “Farm operation” means an activity that:
(1)    is conducted primarily for the production of one or more agricultural products, including timber, for sale or home use; and
(2)    customarily produces those products in sufficient quantity to be able to contribute materially to the operator’s income.
(e)    “Relocation payment” means a payment the Commission makes to a displaced person in accordance with this part.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 1 - Property Acquisition › Part III - Relocation Expenses › Section 17-115 - Additional Relocation Payment -- Dwelling

(a)    In addition to any other authorized payment, the Commission shall make an additional relocation payment not to exceed $15,000 to a person who is displaced from a dwelling that the person owns and has occupied for at least 180 days immediately preceding the start of negotiations to acquire the property.
(b)    The additional relocation payment shall include:
(1)    any additional amount that, added to the acquisition cost of the dwelling acquired by the Commission, equals the reasonable cost of a comparable replacement dwelling that is a habitable dwelling:
(i)    adequate to accommodate the displaced person;
(ii)    reasonably accessible to public services and places of employment; and
(iii)    available on the private market;
(2)    subject to subsection (c) of this section, any additional amount that the displaced person must pay to finance acquisition of a comparable replacement dwelling; and
(3)    reasonable expenses the displaced person incurs for title insurance, recording and transfer fees and taxes, and other taxes and closing costs incident to the purchase of the replacement dwelling, other than prepaid expenses.
(c)    (1)    The Commission shall include financing under subsection (b)(2) of this section in an additional relocation payment only if the dwelling was encumbered by a mortgage that was a valid lien on the dwelling for at least 180 days immediately preceding the start of negotiations to acquire the dwelling.
(2)    The amount payable under subsection (b)(2) of this section shall be computed for the period of time remaining under the mortgage on the acquired dwelling as the product of:
(i)    the net present value of the difference, if any, between:
1.    the interest and other debt service costs to be incurred to finance the replacement dwelling for that period; and
2.    those costs that would have been incurred for that period to finance the acquired dwelling; and
(ii)    the unpaid principal balance of the mortgage on the acquired dwelling at the time of acquisition divided by the principal amount of the purchase money mortgage on the replacement dwelling.
(3)    The discount rate shall be the prevailing interest rate paid on savings deposits by commercial banks in the general area where the replacement dwelling is located.
(d)    The Commission shall make the additional relocation payment only to a displaced person who purchases and occupies a habitable replacement dwelling by the later of:
(1)    1 year after the person receives from the Commission final payment of all costs of the acquired dwelling; or
(2)    the date when the person moves from the acquired dwelling.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 1 - Property Acquisition › Part III - Relocation Expenses › Section 17-116 - Referral to Relocation Advisory Services

(a)    Whenever the acquisition of real property for a program or project the Commission undertakes will result in a person being displaced, the Commission shall refer each displaced person who needs relocation advisory services to the appropriate county agency that provides those services in accordance with § 12–206 of the Real Property Article.
(b)    The agency shall provide relocation advisory services to the displaced person the Commission refers to the agency under the agency’s relocation advisory services program.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 1 - Property Acquisition › Part III - Relocation Expenses › Section 17-117 - Regulations and Procedures

(a)    The Commission may establish regulations and procedures necessary to ensure that:
(1)    relocation payments and assistance are administered in a manner that is fair and reasonable and is as uniform as practicable;
(2)    a displaced person who makes proper application for a relocation payment for that person shall be paid promptly after a move or, in case of hardship, be paid in advance; and
(3)    a person aggrieved by a determination as to eligibility for a relocation payment, or the amount of a relocation payment, may have the person’s application reviewed by the appropriate county planning board.
(b)    In order to promote uniform and effective administration of relocation assistance and land acquisition, the Commission shall consult State and local agencies providing similar services on the establishment of regulations and procedures for the implementation of the programs.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 2 - Use of Property › Section 17-201 - Land Held for General Benefit

(a)    The State or the Commission, as appropriate, shall hold any land acquired under this division to which it takes title:
(1)    for the general benefit of the residents of the State; and
(2)    especially for the benefit of the residents in the metropolitan district.
(b)    Without the approval of the Commission by resolution:
(1)    title to the land may not be conveyed by the State; or
(2)    public use may not be terminated.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 2 - Use of Property › Section 17-202 - Police Powers of State, Counties, and Municipal Corporations

(a)    This division does not limit the police power of the State, either county, or any municipal corporation where any park, road, or public space is located.
(b)    The concurrent police power of a municipal corporation extends only to areas located within its boundaries for purposes of this division.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 2 - Use of Property › Section 17-203 - Tax Exemption for Property Acquired

(a)    All property acquired by the Commission for any purpose specified in this subtitle and Subtitle 1 of this title is exempt from State, county, and municipal taxes.
(b)    All land dedicated to the Commission in accordance with county subdivision regulations is property acquired by the Commission within the meaning of this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 2 - Use of Property › Section 17-204 - Leases, Permits, and Concessions

(a)    (1)    The Commission may lease to any responsible person any land in the metropolitan district acquired for park purposes under this division.
(2)    (i)    The term of a lease may not exceed 20 years without the prior approval of the lease by legislative enactment of the county where the lease property is located.
(ii)    The initial term of a lease may not exceed 40 years.
(iii)    A lease may be renewed for additional terms not exceeding 10 years each.
(3)    A lease agreement shall contain provisions for reversion without cost to the Commission of the property and its improvements regardless of whether the improvements were added to the property by the lessee during the term of the lease or any extension of the lease.
(b)    (1)    The Commission may grant privileges, permits, and concessions, and may enter into contracts relating to them, with any responsible person to engage in any business or enterprise on land in the metropolitan district acquired for park purposes under this division.
(2)    Any privilege, permit, or concession granted under this subsection shall be on terms and conditions the Commission considers advantageous to the development of the park system as a part of the plan for the physical development of the metropolitan district and the plan of the regional district within the metropolitan district.
(c)    (1)    The purpose for which property is leased, or for which a privilege, permit, or concession is granted, may not be inconsistent with the use of the property for park purposes.
(2)    Any lease or contract executed under this section shall contain a condition stating specifically the purposes for which the property is leased or for which the privilege, permit, or concession is granted.
(3)    An agreement the Commission enters into in accordance with this division shall contain provisions prohibiting the assignment of the agreement without the consent of the Commission.
(d)    In Montgomery County, a lease, contract, or agreement entered into under this section may not:
(1)    authorize a person other than the Commission to close a park or park facility; or
(2)    grant a person other than the Commission the authority to close or require the closing of an existing park or park facility under the jurisdiction of the Commission to prevent competition.
(e)    This division does not limit the Commission’s authority to require an agreement to contain more restrictive provisions the Commission considers to be in the public interest.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 2 - Use of Property › Section 17-206 - Disposal or Exchange of Land and Recreational Facilities

(a)    The Commission:
(1)    may sell or otherwise dispose of any playground or recreational facility no longer needed for public use; and
(2)    shall use the proceeds of the sale or disposition for the construction, acquisition, or improvement of any other playground or recreational facility in the metropolitan district.
(b)    (1)    Except for parkland acquired under an agreement with the National Capital Planning Commission, the Commission may exchange playground or recreational land held or acquired by the Commission in its own name or in the name of the State for any other land held or acquired by the United States, the State, or any other public body or agency, which the Commission determines to be more suitable for playground and recreational purposes.
(2)    An exchange under this subsection:
(i)    may be accompanied by a partial cash payment moving either to or from the Commission; and
(ii)    shall be considered an acquisition of land for the public uses provided in this title.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 2 - Use of Property › Section 17-207 - Regulations

(a)    The Commission may adopt regulations for the use of any property under its jurisdiction.
(b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, on or before June 30, 2016, the Commission shall adopt regulations to prohibit on property under its jurisdiction the smoking of:
(i)    a cigarette;
(ii)    a cigar; or
(iii)    any other tobacco product.
(2)    The regulations adopted in accordance with this subsection:
(i)    may exclude from the prohibition any designated venue or facility reasonably determined by the Commission to be appropriate for the purpose of generating admission fees, rental fees, or similar charges for use of Commission property; and
(ii)    shall provide that the following penalties be imposed:
1.    for a first infraction, a warning; and
2.    for a second or subsequent infraction, a $25 fine.
(c)    (1)    The Commission shall:
(i)    post the regulations outside each park headquarters building, community center, recreation center, or similar building in a developed park area; and
(ii)    after posting the regulations, publish them at least three times within 60 days in one or more newspapers of general circulation published in the metropolitan district.
(2)    The posting and publication of the regulations shall be sufficient notice to all persons.
(3)    The sworn certificate of a commissioner as to the posting and publication of the regulations is prima facie evidence of posting and publication.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 2 - Use of Property › Section 17-209 - Hunting -- in General

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)    “Animal” means any bird or mammal or any part, egg, offspring, or dead body part of any bird or mammal.
(3)    “Hunt” means to pursue, capture, kill, gig, trap, shoot, or attempt to pursue, capture, kill, gig, trap, or shoot, or in any manner reduce any animal to personal possession.
(b)    A person may not hunt an animal on property owned by, operated by, or leased by the Commission without prior written authorization from the Commission.
(c)    For the purpose of this section, each animal taken illegally by hunting, offered for purchase, sold, bartered, or exchanged in excess of the bag limit or possessed illegally constitutes a separate violation.
(d)    (1)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(i)    for a first violation, a fine not exceeding $1,500, with costs imposed at the discretion of the court; and
(ii)    for each subsequent violation, imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $4,000 or both, with costs imposed at the discretion of the court.
(2)    For the purpose of this subsection, a subsequent violation is a violation that:
(i)    occurs within 2 years after any prior violation of this section; and
(ii)    arises out of a separate set of circumstances.
(3)    In addition to the penalties in paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection, the court may order the license under which the person operated in committing the violation to be suspended for 12 months from the date of the subsequent conviction.
(e)    (1)    The Commission may adopt regulations necessary to administer and enforce this section.
(2)    Violation of any regulation adopted by the Commission under this subsection is a misdemeanor and is punishable as provided in subsection (d) of this section.
(f)    (1)    The Chief Judge of the District Court may establish, by administrative regulation under § 1–605 of the Courts Article, a schedule of prepayable fines for a first offense misdemeanor violation of this section and regulations adopted under this section.
(2)    The amount of a prepayable fine may be not more than the maximum and not less than the minimum criminal penalty established in this section.
(3)    By paying a fine set under this section instead of appearing for trial in District Court, a person is voluntarily accepting a conviction for the violation charged.
(g)    If the District Court or circuit court imposes a fine for a violation of this section, the court shall collect the fine and remit it to the Commission.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 2 - Use of Property › Section 17-210 - Hunting -- Citation

(a)    If a park police officer apprehends a person for violating any law punishable as a misdemeanor under § 17–209 of this subtitle, the officer may prepare and sign a written citation.
(b)    A citation issued under subsection (a) of this section shall include:
(1)    a notice to appear in court;
(2)    the name and address of the person charged;
(3)    appropriate license numbers, if any;
(4)    the violation charged;
(5)    the time and place the person shall appear in court; and
(6)    other pertinent information the Commission requires.
(c)    (1)    A person charged under subsection (a) of this section may give a written promise to appear in court by signing the citation prepared by the officer.
(2)    An officer shall arrest a person charged under subsection (a) of this section if:�
(i)    the person does not furnish satisfactory identification;
(ii)    the officer has reasonable grounds to believe the person will disregard a written promise to appear; or
(iii)    the person refuses to sign a written promise to appear.
(d)    A person shall comply with the written promise to appear in court unless the person:
(1)    posts sufficient collateral for the violation;
(2)    pays the fine in advance of trial; or
(3)    is represented by counsel in court.
(e)    (1)    If a person fails to comply with the notice to appear in a citation issued under this section, the court may:
(i)    except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, issue a warrant for the person’s arrest; or
(ii)    after 5 days, notify the court clerk of the person’s noncompliance.
(2)    On receipt of notice of noncompliance from the court, the clerk shall notify the person by mail at the address indicated on the citation that the court may issue a warrant for the person’s arrest unless, within 15 days after the notice is mailed, the person:
(i)    pays the fine on the charge as provided for in the original citation and an additional fine of $100 for failing to appear; or
(ii)    posts bond or a penalty deposit and requests a new trial date.
(3)    If a person fails to pay the fines or post the bond or penalty deposit under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the court may issue a warrant for the person’s arrest.
(4)    If the original violation is not punishable by imprisonment, the court may not issue a warrant for the person’s arrest under this subsection for at least 20 days after the original trial date.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 2 - Use of Property › Section 17-211 - Housing of Caretakers

The Commission may assign living quarters in a house or building in its jurisdiction to a person:
(1)    connected with the Commission; and
(2)    having the duties of caretaker or supervisory attention over the house or building.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 2 - Use of Property › Section 17-212 - Street Names and House Numbers

(a)    The Commission may:
(1)    except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, name and rename any street or highway and number and renumber the houses in the regional district if each new number or change of number is reported to the owner or occupant of the building for the purpose of:
(i)    correcting mistakes;
(ii)    removing confusion because of a duplication of street names; and
(iii)    securing a uniformity of street names and numbering of houses;
(2)    place or have placed new numbers on the buildings or premises and proper signs indicating the names of streets and highways; and
(3)    appropriate and expend as much of any surplus from fees for building permits issued in each county as is necessary to pay for the expenses in carrying out this section.
(b)    (1)    The Commission may adopt reasonable regulations for carrying out any changes in street or highway names or the numbering of houses.
(2)    A violation of a regulation adopted under this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable under the general penalty provisions of this division.
(c)    (1)    The Commission may not rename any street or renumber any house located in a municipal corporation in Prince George’s County unless the proposed change is approved by the legislative body of the municipal corporation.
(2)    (i)    Any party aggrieved by the refusal of a municipal corporation to approve a proposed change may appeal to the Prince George’s County Council.
(ii)    After public hearing and on a finding of need for public health, safety, and welfare, the County Council by resolution may authorize the change notwithstanding the objections of the municipal corporation.
(iii)    The resolution shall require the affirmative vote of two–thirds of all the members of the County Council.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 2 - Use of Property › Section 17-213 - Flood Control

(a)    (1)    If in the Commission’s judgment it is necessary to provide for flood control in the metropolitan district, the Commission may condemn land and easements necessary in the construction of levees and other flood control works.
(2)    The condemnation proceedings shall be in accordance with the general powers provided in this division.
(3)    The Commission may assume all damages incident to any flood control works or improvements that it finds necessary to construct, except damages to land and easements of railroads or other public utilities.
(4)    The Commission may agree to:
(i)    furnish, without cost to the United States, all land and easements that may be necessary in the construction of any flood control works or improvements; and
(ii)    take over, operate, and maintain the works when constructed.
(b)    The Commission may use for park purposes the land acquired for flood control and navigation projects as provided in Title 25, Subtitle 7 of this article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 2 - Use of Property › Section 17-214 - High Performance Buildings

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)    “High performance building” means a building that:
(i)    meets or exceeds the current version of the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System Silver rating; or
(ii)    achieves at least a comparable numeric rating according to a nationally recognized, accepted, and appropriate numeric sustainable development rating system, guideline, or standard approved by the Secretary of Budget and Management and the Secretary of General Services.
(3)    “Major renovation” means the renovation of a building where:
(i)    the building shell is to be reused for the new construction;
(ii)    the heating, ventilating, and air–conditioning (HVAC), electrical, and plumbing systems are to be replaced; and
(iii)    the scope of the renovation is 7,500 square feet or greater.
(b)    It is the intent of the General Assembly that, to the extent practicable:
(1)    the Commission shall employ green building technologies when constructing or renovating a Commission–owned building not subject to this section; and
(2)    high performance buildings shall meet the criteria and standards established under the “High Efficiency Green Building Program” adopted by the Maryland Green Building Council.
(c)    Except as provided in subsections (d) and (e) of this section, if a capital project includes the construction or major renovation of a building that is 7,500 square feet or greater, the building shall be constructed or renovated to be a high performance building.
(d)    The following types of buildings are not required to be constructed or renovated to be high performance buildings:
(1)    warehouse and storage facilities;
(2)    garages;
(3)    maintenance facilities;
(4)    transmitter buildings;
(5)    cabins, pavilions, and other structures intended for open air or rustic uses;
(6)    buildings of historic significance; and
(7)    other similar types of buildings, as determined by the Commission.
(e)    (1)    The Commission may request from the county where the proposed capital project is located a waiver from complying with subsection (c) of this section.
(2)    On receipt of a written request of a waiver under this subsection, with approval of the county executive, the county council of the county where the proposed capital project is located may issue a waiver under this subsection if the county council determines that the use of a high performance building in a proposed capital project is not practicable.
(3)    The Commission shall disclose any waiver issued under this subsection in the capital improvements program required under § 18–113 of this article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 3 - Park Police › Section 17-302 - Powers and Duties

(a)    The park police:
(1)    possess all the powers and authority vested by existing law in the Montgomery County and Prince George’s County police;
(2)    are responsible to and under the supervision of the Commission; and
(3)    shall exercise supervisory jurisdiction over the park system.
(b)    The park police shall:
(1)    prevent crime;
(2)    apprehend criminals;
(3)    enforce the criminal and motor vehicle laws of the State;
(4)    enforce park regulations; and
(5)    perform other related duties that the Commission imposes.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 3 - Park Police › Section 17-303 - Jurisdiction

(a)    The park police have concurrent general police jurisdiction with the Montgomery County and Prince George’s County police:
(1)    within the parks and other areas under the jurisdiction of the Commission;
(2)    within buildings under the jurisdiction of the Commission; and
(3)    on the portion of all roads and sidewalks immediately adjacent to property under the jurisdiction of the Commission.
(b)    (1)    The park police have jurisdiction off park property that may be provided by any reciprocal agreement entered into under § 2–105 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
(2)    A reciprocal agreement shall specify the circumstances under which a park police officer may make arrests off of park property.
(3)    Notwithstanding § 2–105 of the Criminal Procedure Article, a reciprocal agreement may allow arrests in emergency or nonemergency situations.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 3 - Park Police › Section 17-304 - Jurisdiction and Powers of Montgomery County and Prince George's County Police

The Montgomery County and Prince George’s County police have the same general police jurisdiction and responsibility for the apprehension of criminals and detection of crime within the parks and other areas and buildings under the jurisdiction of the Commission as they have elsewhere in their respective counties.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 3 - Park Police › Section 17-305 - Prince George's County -- Deputy Chief

(a)    (1)    In Prince George’s County, the county planning board may appoint a deputy chief of the county division of the park police.
(2)    The deputy chief has the same jurisdiction, powers, and authority as park police officers appointed by the Commission.
(b)    The deputy chief shall serve at the pleasure of the county planning board.
(c)    The county planning board shall set the compensation of the deputy chief.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Property › Section 17-401 - Land for Administration Building

The Commission may not acquire new land or use land already held by the Commission for the purpose of constructing an administration building without the prior approval of the County Executive and County Council of Montgomery County and the County Executive and County Council of Prince George’s County.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Property › Section 17-402 - Glenn Dale Hospital Property

(a)    The Commission has acquired title to the entire parcel of property known as Glenn Dale Hospital for use in accordance with this section.
(b)    (1)    The Commission:
(i)    shall maintain the approximately 150 acres that have not been developed as part of the existing hospital campus in the Commission’s park system; and
(ii)    may sell, lease, or otherwise transfer the approximately 60 acres that have been developed as a hospital campus to a person who will adaptively reuse, at a minimum, the main hospital campus buildings on the property by returning the property to a state of utility, through repair and alteration, that:
1.    gives the property an efficient and contemporary use; and
2.    preserves portions and features of the property that are historically, architecturally, and culturally significant.
(2)    If the Commission is unable to find a qualified person to carry out the intent of paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection, the Commission shall retain possession of the approximately 60 acres until the General Assembly approves an alternate use.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 17 - Powers and Property › Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Property › Section 17-403 - Jesup Blair Park

(a)    (1)    The Commission has received property as a gift under the last will of Violet Blair Janin to establish a public park in memory of Jesup Blair.
(2)    The property received under paragraph (1) of this subsection is the portion of the farm, “The Moorings”, from the trees fronting on Georgia Avenue and Blair Road, including all improvements.
(3)    In accordance with the conditions set forth in the will, the Commission shall:
(i)    make ample provision for the maintenance of the property as a public park;
(ii)    unless it is absolutely necessary to remove trees in connection with the laying out of the public park, preserve all of the trees on the property; and
(iii)    replace any trees on the property that are destroyed or die.
(b)    The Commission may possess, manage, control, and maintain the property as a public park and memorial to Jesup Blair by:
(1)    preserving trees on the property;
(2)    maintaining good order in the public park;
(3)    building and maintaining roads, buildings, and conveniences as necessary or advisable;
(4)    replacing trees that die or are destroyed; and
(5)    taking other actions necessary to maintain the public park in good condition and carry out the purposes of the gift.
(c)    The Commission shall make yearly expenditures from the general revenues of the Commission received under this division to pay the cost of the maintenance, development, and use of the public park as necessary to accomplish the purposes of this division.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 18 - Finances › Subtitle 1 - Budget › Part I - Annual Budgets › Section 18-103 - Contents

The budgets shall contain:
(1)    separately for each county for which items are allocable and for which a tax is imposed, the proposed expenditures and estimates of anticipated revenue;
(2)    a complete planning work program for each county in the regional district, including a schedule for the production of all plans and amendments;
(3)    items allocable jointly to both counties, including provisions for:
(i)    the operation of the units of the Commission established by law; and
(ii)    the regional planning program; and
(4)    a schedule of recreation activities and programs for Prince George’s County in accordance with § 25–806 of this article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 18 - Finances › Subtitle 1 - Budget › Part I - Annual Budgets › Section 18-105 - Submission to County Councils

(a)    In Montgomery County, the County Executive shall submit the proposed budgets to the County Council, together with the County Executive’s recommendations, on or before March 1 of each year.
(b)    In Prince George’s County, the County Executive shall submit the proposed budgets to the County Council, together with the County Executive’s recommendations, on or before April 1 of each year.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 18 - Finances › Subtitle 1 - Budget › Part I - Annual Budgets › Section 18-106 - Approval by County Councils

(a)    After public notice, each county council shall hold a public hearing on the Commission’s proposed budgets at least 21 days after receiving the budgets from the county executive.
(b)    On or before June 1 of each year, each county council shall, by resolution:
(1)    approve the portion of the budgets allocable to that county, with any alterations made under subsection (c) of this section; and
(2)    subject to the requirements and limitations of Subtitles 3 and 4 of this title and Title 21 of this article, impose taxes in the amounts the county council determines to be necessary to finance the portion of the budgets allocable to that county.
(c)    Each county council may add to, delete from, increase, or decrease any part of the budgets allocable solely to that county.
(d)    (1)    Budget items allocable to both counties as submitted by the Commission shall be concurred in by both county councils.
(2)    The county councils may concur in additions to, deletions from, increases to, or decreases from budget items allocable to both counties.
(3)    Failure of the county councils to concur in any budget item allocable to both counties by June 15 shall constitute approval of the item as submitted by the Commission.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 18 - Finances › Subtitle 1 - Budget › Part I - Annual Budgets › Section 18-107 - County Executive; Veto

(a)    Within 3 calendar days after approval of the budgets, each county council shall submit the budgets to the respective county executive.
(b)    Within 10 days after delivery of the budgets by the county council, the county executive may disapprove or reduce any item contained in the budgets or the planning work program.
(c)    If the county executive disapproves or reduces any item in the budgets, the county executive shall return the budgets to the respective county council with the reasons for the county executive’s disapproval or reduction stated in writing.
(d)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, within 30 days after the respective county executive returns the budgets, each county council may, by affirmative vote of six of its members, reapprove or restore any item over the disapproval of the county executive.
(2)    In Montgomery County, within 30 days after the county executive returns the budgets, the county council may, by affirmative vote of eight of its members, reapprove or restore any item over the disapproval of the county executive.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 18 - Finances › Subtitle 1 - Budget › Part I - Annual Budgets › Section 18-108 - Budget Amendments

(a)    After adoption of the budgets by the county councils, the budgets may be amended by resolution by the county councils on their initiative or at the request of the Commission.
(b)    Before adopting a budget amendment under this subsection, a county council shall:
(1)    receive recommendations from the respective county executive; and
(2)    hold a public hearing on reasonable notice to the public.
(c)    An amendment to a budget item allocable to both counties is not effective unless it has received the concurrence of both county councils.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 18 - Finances › Subtitle 1 - Budget › Part I - Annual Budgets › Section 18-109 - Limitations on Expenditures

(a)    Unless approved by either or both county councils, as applicable, after receiving recommendations from either or both county executives, the Commission may not make or authorize an expenditure of funds exceeding 110% of the available approved budget amounts for:
(1)    each park and recreation project and each administrative or operating department or function of the Commission, as set forth in each county’s legislation approving the budgets; and
(2)    each planning project contained in the planning work program for each county.
(b)    Except for enterprise funds, the Commission may not exceed the total approved budgets for each of its funds, without the prior approval of either or both county councils, as applicable.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 18 - Finances › Subtitle 1 - Budget › Part II - Capital Improvements Program › Section 18-112 - Preparation and Submission to Counties

The Commission shall prepare and submit a 6–year capital improvements program:
(1)    before November 1 of each odd–numbered calendar year to the County Executive and County Council of Montgomery County; and
(2)    before January 15 of each calendar year to the County Executive and County Council of Prince George’s County.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 18 - Finances › Subtitle 1 - Budget › Part II - Capital Improvements Program › Section 18-113 - Contents

The capital improvements program shall:
(1)    include a statement of the objectives of the capital programs and the relationship of the programs to the county’s adopted long range development plans;
(2)    recommend capital projects and a construction schedule;
(3)    provide an estimate of cost and a statement of all funding sources; and
(4)    include all programmed parkland acquisition, all major park improvement and development, and major acquisition of equipment.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 18 - Finances › Subtitle 1 - Budget › Part II - Capital Improvements Program › Section 18-114 - Recommendations by Montgomery County Executive

In Montgomery County, the County Executive shall submit recommendations with respect to the Commission’s proposed program, including any suggested amendments, revisions, or modifications, to the County Council as part of the comprehensive 6–year capital improvements program required by the county charter in each even–numbered calendar year.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 18 - Finances › Subtitle 1 - Budget › Part II - Capital Improvements Program › Section 18-115 - Adoption by County Governing Bodies

(a)    On or before adoption of its annual budget and appropriations resolution, each county governing body shall adopt the 6–year capital improvements program:
(1)    each even–numbered calendar year in Montgomery County; and
(2)    each year in Prince George’s County.
(b)    (1)    Each county governing body shall hold a public hearing before adopting the 6–year capital improvements program.
(2)    The public hearing may be conducted in conjunction with public hearings on the 6–year programs or capital budgets of the county and other units.
(c)    (1)    Each county governing body may amend, revise, or modify the 6–year capital improvements program.
(2)    An amendment, revision, or modification made under this paragraph may not become final until at least 30 days after it is submitted to the Commission for written comment.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Land Use › Division II - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission › Title 18 - Finances › Subtitle 1 - Budget › Part II - Capital Improvements Program › Section 18-117 - Commission's Capital Budget

(a)    The Commission’s capital budget for each fiscal year may include only projects that fully conform with the part of the most recently adopted 6–year capital improvements program applicable to that year.
(b)    (1)    Unless the 6–year capital improvements program has been amended in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection, a capital project may not be undertaken, wholly or partly, that is not in conformity with the part of the program applicable to that year.
(2)    The 6–year capital improvements program may be amended by the county governing body:
(i)    on its own initiative or at the request of the Commission; and
(ii)    after a public hearing on reasonable notice to the public.