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2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 7 - Mass Transit › Subtitle 11 - Job Access and Reverse Commute Program › Section 7-1105 - Awarding of Grants

The Administration shall:
(1)    Award grants under this subtitle on a competitive basis;
(2)    Ensure that grants are awarded and distributed to providers on a fair and equitable basis; and
(3)    For projects in urbanized areas, award grants only to projects endorsed by the appropriate metropolitan planning organization.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 8-102 - Alternatives to Proposed Project

(a)    It is the policy of this title to promote an efficient and economical transportation system.
(b)    The Department of Transportation and the State Highway Administration may not proceed to the final project planning phase unless it has been determined that the objective of the proposed project cannot be reasonably achieved through:
(1)    Improvements in highway maintenance and safety;
(2)    Projects that modify existing highways but provide for minimal relocation or new highway construction; and
(3)    Improvements in, or adoption of, transit alternatives, including mass transit alternatives.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration › Part I - Administration in General › Section 8-202 - State Highway Administrator

(a)    The head of the Administration is the State Highway Administrator, who shall be appointed by the Secretary with the approval of the Governor.
(b)    (1)    The Administrator serves at the pleasure of the Secretary and shall report directly to him.
(2)    Subject to the authority of the Secretary, the Administrator is responsible for carrying out:
(i)    The powers and duties vested by law in the Administration, except those powers and duties that are vested in the State Roads Commission by Article III, § 40B of the Maryland Constitution; and
(ii)    Those powers and duties vested in the Secretary and delegated to the Administrator by the Secretary.
(c)    The Administrator is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration › Part I - Administration in General › Section 8-203 - Management and Control of Administration

(a)    The exercise of the powers and duties of the Administration is subject to the authority of the Secretary and, where applicable, the Maryland Transportation Authority.
(b)    By regulation or directive, the Secretary or, where applicable, the Maryland Transportation Authority may require that the exercise of any power or duty of the Administration be subject to the prior approval of the Secretary or the Maryland Transportation Authority, as the case may be.
(c)    This section does not apply to the powers and duties vested in the State Roads Commission by Article III, § 40B of the Maryland Constitution.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration › Part I - Administration in General › Section 8-204.1 - Complete Streets Policy

(a)    In this section, “complete streets policy” has the meaning stated in § 2–112 of this article.
(b)    The Administration shall, in accordance with § 2–112 of this article, adopt a complete streets policy for State highways.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration › Part I - Administration in General › Section 8-204.2 - Infrastructure Review of Pedestrian and Bicyclist Fatalities

(a)    The Administration shall conduct an infrastructure review of each pedestrian or bicyclist fatality that occurs:
(1)    On a State highway; or
(2)    At an intersection of a State highway and another highway or a municipal street.
(b)    The Administration’s infrastructure review shall identify:
(1)    Deficiencies in engineering, traffic control, and traffic operations; and
(2)    Appropriate corrective actions and crash reduction countermeasures that are consistent with the United States Department of Transportation’s best practices and the State’s Vision Zero program established under Subtitle 10 of this title, if warranted.
(c)    In conducting an infrastructure review, the Administration shall consider:
(1)    Highway context, such as proximity of the highway to mass transit and whether the highway is in an urban or rural area;
(2)    The different modes of transportation using the highway; and
(3)    Prior crashes in the vicinity.
(d)    The Administration shall:
(1)    Complete an infrastructure review within 6 months after being notified by law enforcement of a pedestrian or bicyclist fatality; and
(2)    Publish the review on its website.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration › Part I - Administration in General › Section 8-205 - Books and Records of Administration

(a)    (1)    The Administration shall keep books that show in detail all expenditures made to establish or improve highways in this State or to perform any other of its duties.
(2)    The Administration shall compile and publish annually and shall keep copies of maps, plans, and statistics that show the progress and status of work on all State highways and, by county, the county roads of each county in this State.
(3)    The Administration shall keep a record of each contract, agreement, grant, or license that it makes or issues.
(b)    Except as provided by law, all books and records of the Administration are public records and open to public inspection.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration › Part I - Administration in General › Section 8-206 - Accounts of Administration

The Administration shall keep its accounts relating to State highway construction, reconstruction, and maintenance so as to make readily obtainable information on expenditures for the following:
(1)    Preliminary work, including: preliminary engineering surveys; preliminary plans and estimates; preliminary engineering investigations and studies; subsoil investigations and borings; test piles; traffic studies; and traveling, transportation, and subsistence expenses of personnel assigned to preliminary work;
(2)    Acquisition of rights–of–way, including: property surveys; legal costs in connection with property acquisition; cost of property acquired; appraisals; traveling, transportation, and subsistence expenses of personnel assigned to rights–of–way; and any other costs incurred in the acquisition of property;
(3)    Construction, including: payments made to contractors, builders, and materialmen, including payments for all labor and material for the construction of the project; demolition; machinery; and equipment;
(4)    Engineering, including: preparation of contract plans and specifications; estimates; supervision of construction; inspection of workmanship and materials; mill and shop inspection; tests of materials; control surveys; traveling, transportation, and subsistence expenses of engineers assigned to the design and preparation of contract plans and specifications, surveys, supervision of construction, and inspection of construction work;
(5)    Administrative and legal services, including: accounting; supervision; legal expenses; traveling, transportation, and subsistence expenses of personnel; and other administrative expenses, including any parts of the general administrative expenses of the Administration allocated or prorated to the project; and
(6)    Miscellaneous expenses, including: any other item of expense not otherwise covered by this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration › Part I - Administration in General › Section 8-207 - Continuation and Change of Resolutions, Rules, Regulations, Forms, Orders, and Directives; Certain References to Director of Highways or State Roads Commission

Except as provided in §§ 3–102 and 4–209 of this article or as otherwise reasonably required for purposes of Part II of this subtitle or for purposes of the powers and duties vested in the State Roads Commission by Article III, § 40B of the Maryland Constitution:
(1)    Every resolution, rule, regulation, form, order, and directive adopted by or relating to the former Director of Highways of the State of Maryland or adopted by or relating to the State Roads Commission or its Chairman remains in effect until changed by the Administrator or the Secretary; and
(2)    Except as otherwise provided in this article or by the Administrator or the Secretary, every reference in this Code, any other law, ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation, order, directive, legal action, contract, or any other document:
(i)    To the State Roads Commission, means the Administration; and
(ii)    To the Director of Highways or the Chairman of the State Roads Commission, means the Administrator.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration › Part II - State Roads Commission › Section 8-211 - Chairman; Composition; Qualifications

(a)    The Administrator is the Chairman of the Commission.
(b)    In addition to the Chairman, the Commission consists of seven regional members appointed by the Secretary with the approval of the Governor.
(c)    (1)    At least two of the regional members of the Commission shall be registered members of one of the two leading political parties in this State other than the party to which the Governor belongs.
(2)    Of the regional members of the Commission:
(i)    One shall be a resident of the Eastern Shore of Maryland;
(ii)    One shall be a resident of Anne Arundel County, Charles County, Calvert County, or St. Mary’s County;
(iii)    One shall be a resident of Prince George’s County;
(iv)    One shall be a resident of Montgomery County;
(v)    One shall be a resident of Baltimore County, Harford County, or Howard County;
(vi)    One shall be a resident of Baltimore City; and
(vii)    One shall be a resident of Carroll County, Frederick County, Washington County, Allegany County, or Garrett County.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration › Part II - State Roads Commission › Section 8-212 - Oath; Tenure; Vacancies; Compensation

(a)    Each member of the Commission shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
(b)    (1)    Each regional member of the Commission serves for a term of 5 years and until his successor is appointed and qualifies. The terms of these members shall be staggered as required by prior appointments, three of which were made for a 1–year term beginning June 1, 1959, three of which were made for a 2–year term beginning June 1, 1959, and one of which was made for a 4–year term beginning June 1, 1969.
(2)    A member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term serves only for the remainder of that term.
(c)    A regional member of the Commission is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget, but in no event may compensation exceed $10,000 per member annually.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration › Part II - State Roads Commission › Section 8-213 - Bylaws; Meetings

(a)    With the approval of the Secretary, the Chairman of the Commission may adopt any bylaws and rules of procedure that the Chairman considers necessary to conduct the business of the Commission.
(b)    (1)    The Commission shall meet at least twice each month and at any other time that the Chairman or the Secretary requests.
(2)    A majority of the members of the Commission constitutes a quorum for the conduct of its business.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration › Part II - State Roads Commission › Section 8-214 - Commission Secretary

(a)    With the approval of the Secretary of Transportation, the Commission shall appoint a secretary to the Commission.
(b)    The Commission secretary may not be a member of the Commission.
(c)    The Commission secretary is entitled to the compensation that the Secretary determines, as provided in the State budget.
(d)    The Commission secretary shall:
(1)    Keep accurate minutes of all meetings and records of all other transactions of the Commission;
(2)    Make copies of all notices that the Chairman directs to be published;
(3)    Preserve all certificates of publication; and
(4)    Perform any other duties imposed by law or assigned by the Chairman.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration › Part II - State Roads Commission › Section 8-215 - Assistant Secretaries

(a)    The Chairman of the Commission may appoint one or more employees of the Administration to serve as assistant secretaries.
(b)    (1)    An assistant secretary has the duties provided by law, assigned by the Chairman, or delegated by the Commission secretary.
(2)    If the Commission secretary temporarily is unable to perform his duties, an assistant secretary designated by the Chairman shall perform those duties.
(c)    An assistant secretary is not entitled to any compensation in addition to that which he receives as an employee of the Administration.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration › Part II - State Roads Commission › Section 8-216 - Journal and Records of Commission

(a)    (1)    The Commission secretary shall keep a journal for the Commission and enter in the journal detailed minutes of meetings and records of other transactions of the Commission.
(2)    The Chairman and the Commission secretary shall attest to the accuracy of each entry in the journal at the next Commission meeting held after the entry is made.
(b)    Except as provided by law, the journal and all other records of the Commission are public records and open to public inspection.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration › Part II - State Roads Commission › Section 8-218 - Powers and Duties of Commission

(a)    The Commission has the powers and duties:
(1)    That are vested in it by Article III, § 40B of the Maryland Constitution, subject to and in accordance with the provisions of Subtitle 3, Parts III and IV of this title; and
(2)    That otherwise are vested in it by law or delegated to it by the Administrator or the Secretary.
(b)    Only the Commission may exercise the condemnation powers and duties vested in it by Article III, § 40B of the Maryland Constitution.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part I - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 8-301 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Court” means the circuit court for any county.
(c)    “Land” means real property or any interest in it.
(d)    “Plat” means a plat or a map.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part I - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 8-302 - General Power to Acquire Private Property

(a)    The Administration may acquire for this State, by condemnation under Title 12 of the Real Property Article or by lease, agreement, gift, grant, purchase, or otherwise, any private property for any public purpose that it considers necessary or desirable to perform the duties imposed by this title or for any other purpose authorized under this title.
(b)    On behalf of and at the request of the Administration, the State Roads Commission may exercise the authority vested in it by Article III, § 40B of the Maryland Constitution and acquire for this State, by condemnation under Part III or Part IV of this subtitle, any private property for any highway purpose.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part I - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 8-303 - Transfers Between State and Political Subdivision

(a)    As provided in this section, the Administration may acquire any publicly owned property or jurisdiction over it, for any purpose authorized by this subtitle.
(b)    (1)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any political subdivision or agency of State or local government may transfer to this State, for use by the Administration in a highway project, any publicly owned property or jurisdiction over it, as necessary or desirable for that project.
(2)    If title to property already is held by this State for the use of a political subdivision or agency of State or local government and the political subdivision or agency consents to the transfer, this State may transfer to itself, for use by the Administration in a highway project, any required part of the property or jurisdiction over it.
(c)    (1)    The terms of a transfer of property under this section shall be those that the Administration and the transferor agree to as reasonable and fair.
(2)    A transfer under this section may be made even if the property is used or is intended to be used for another public purpose.
(3)    Neither a transfer under this section nor the terms of the transfer may modify or impair any contract, commitment, declaration of trust, or similar instrument made by the transferor.
(d)    This section does not create a condition precedent to or otherwise limit in any way the power to condemn property under this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part I - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 8-304 - Change of Status of State Highways and County Roads

(a)    The Administration and any political subdivision may agree to transfer title to, jurisdiction over, or responsibility for maintenance of:
(1)    A county road to this State; or
(2)    A State highway to the political subdivision.
(b)    If the Administration acquires title to a county road, it shall pay necessary relocation assistance to any public service company that, because of the exercise of its franchise, has occupied the road or acquired any interest in it and is required to relocate its facilities.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part I - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 8-305 - Acquisitions of Property

(a)    Upon a preliminary determination by the Administration to undertake acquisition of any property for any project in advance of a public hearing on that project at which proposed right-of-way lines are identified, and prior to the obtainment of appraisals and property surveys, the Administration shall:
(1)    Notify the local governing body of any county and any municipality within which the property is located of the intent to acquire the property and the purpose for which it is to be acquired; and
(2)    Provide such local governing bodies at least 30 days in which to submit comments on the proposed acquisition.
(b)    Acquisitions for traffic signals, safety and resurfacing and spot improvement projects are exempt from these requirements.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part I - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 8-306 - Taxes on Property Acquired

(a)    When property is acquired under this subtitle, the real estate taxes due on the property shall be apportioned as of the earlier of:
(1)    The date on which the Administration or Commission takes possession or has the right to take possession of the property; or
(2)    The date on which the title to the property is transferred.
(b)    The Administration or Commission shall pay its share of those real estate taxes as are due for the year in which the date of apportionment occurs.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part I - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 8-307 - Assessments by Special Tax District on Property Acquired

(a)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, if any property acquired under this subtitle is subject to a front-foot or other benefit assessment levied by a special tax district, the amount of the assessment unpaid at the date of the acquisition, including any interest on the assessment accrued to that date, immediately becomes due and payable to the special tax district and constitutes a lien against the property.
(2)    If the property acquired is only a part of a larger lot, parcel, or other unit of land on which a single assessment is levied, the amount of the unpaid assessment and accrued interest that becomes due and payable and subject to this section is limited to that percentage of the full assessment and interest that is equitably attributable to the part acquired, computed and prorated in accordance with the basis, whether front footage, size, number of units, or otherwise, by which the full assessment was computed for and levied on the entire lot, parcel, or other unit.
(b)    If the property is acquired otherwise than by condemnation, the Administration, before final settlement with the property owner, shall provide for payment of the unpaid amount of the assessment to the special tax district by deducting this amount from the total amount to be paid to the property owner. Until the assessment is paid and the lien satisfied, a deed evidencing the acquisition may not be recorded among the land records of the county.
(c)    (1)    If the property is acquired by condemnation, the provisions of this subsection apply.
(2)    If the special tax district is not a party to the condemnation proceeding, the jury may consider the amount of the unpaid assessment in determining the amount of damages. If it does so, the property owner is entitled to the full amount awarded for the property value, and the amount due for the unpaid assessment shall be paid by the Administration to the special tax district. If it does not do so, the Administration shall provide for the payment of the unpaid assessment as required by subsection (b) of this section.
(3)    If the special tax district is a party to the condemnation proceeding, the jury shall make:
(i)    An award in favor of the special tax district for the unpaid amount of the assessment; and
(ii)    A separate award in favor of the property owner for the value of the property, less the unpaid amount of the assessment.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part I - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 8-308 - Private Use of Acquired Land

(a)    Subject to any terms and conditions imposed by the Administration and approved by the Board of Public Works, any land acquired under this subtitle may be used by the transferor of the land in common with the Administration until construction of the transportation project actually begins.
(b)    This section does not prevent the Administration, in its discretion, from removing any building or structure from the land. In addition, the transferor may not construct any building or other structure on the land or use the land in any way that will result in the payment of any additional money or damages for the land.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part II - Purposes for Which Property May Be Acquired › Section 8-312 - Scope of Part

(a)    The purposes of acquisition specified in this part are in addition to any others specified by law.
(b)    Unless otherwise expressly provided in this part, property acquired for any purpose specified in this part may be acquired by any of the means authorized by § 8-302 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part II - Purposes for Which Property May Be Acquired › Section 8-313 - Acquisition of Land to Protect Highways

(a)    (1)    Any land may be acquired under this subtitle for any State highway construction purpose.
(2)    Any land along or near any State highway may be acquired under this subtitle:
(i)    To protect the highway or any scenery along or near it;
(ii)    For landscaping the highway;
(iii)    To provide parking and service areas along the highway; or
(iv)    For any similar purpose.
(b)    Land may not be acquired under this section by condemnation unless the Administration determines that the land is needed for immediate or proposed construction of a State highway or a related parking or service area. However, land may be acquired for a related parking or service area only if it is adjacent to a controlled access highway.
(c)    (1)    A motel, restaurant, or gasoline or automobile service station may not be operated or permitted by the Administration or by any other agency or political subdivision of this State on any highway or related parking or service area the land for which was acquired under this subtitle.
(2)    This subsection does not apply to any toll highway.
(d)    The interests in land that may be acquired under this section include easements restricting or subjecting to administrative regulation the right of the owner or other persons to:
(1)    Erect buildings or other structures;
(2)    Construct a private drive or road;
(3)    Remove or destroy shrubbery or trees;
(4)    Place trash or unsightly or offensive material on the land; or
(5)    Display signs, billboards, or advertisements on the land.
(e)    If any land is acquired under this section, the instrument conveying the land shall set forth clearly the specific restrictions or other interests acquired. These restrictions shall run with the land to which they apply and bind all subsequent holders, except as the instrument otherwise expressly provides.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part II - Purposes for Which Property May Be Acquired › Section 8-314 - Land Adjacent to Federal-Aid Highways

(a)    The purposes of this section are:
(1)    To promote the public safety, convenience, and enjoyment of travel on and protect the public investment in the highways of this State;
(2)    To restore, preserve, and enhance scenic beauty along these highways; and
(3)    To enable this State to receive from and spend the nonmatching funds provided by the federal government under Title 23 of the United States Code.
(b)    For the purposes specified in subsection (a) of this section, land may be acquired under this subtitle as the Administration considers necessary:
(1)    To restore, preserve, or enhance scenic beauty along federal-aid highways in this State; or
(2)    To construct publicly owned and controlled rest and recreation areas and sanitary and other facilities along the highway as necessary to accommodate the traveling public.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part II - Purposes for Which Property May Be Acquired › Section 8-315 - Miscellaneous Purposes of Acquisition

(a)    Even if not needed for highway purposes, property along controlled access highways may be acquired under this subtitle if:
(1)    The property is cut off from suitable access to a public highway because of the construction or reconstruction of any controlled access highway; or
(2)    The property is needed to provide a right-of-way or entrance to a public highway from any property that has been denied access to a public highway because of the construction or reconstruction of a controlled access highway.
(b)    Property may be acquired under this subtitle for a highway beautification project as specified in Subtitles 7 and 8 of this title, by the means and for the purposes specified in those subtitles.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -- Board of Property Review Procedure › Section 8-318 - Scope of Part

(a)    If property is to be condemned under this subtitle for a highway purpose, the Administration shall request the Commission to condemn the necessary property under this part. However, if the Commission considers the procedures of this part inappropriate, the property may be condemned by the Commission under Part IV of this subtitle or by the Administration under Title 12 of the Real Property Article.
(b)    Except as provided in this part, condemnation proceedings under this part shall follow the procedures set forth in Title 12 of the Real Property Article and the Maryland Rules.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -- Board of Property Review Procedure › Section 8-319 - Location of Termini of Highway to Be Constructed or Reconstructed

Property may be acquired under this part for a State highway only if the highway has:
(1)    Each of its termini within an area in this State that the Administration recognizes as a principal traffic generating center;
(2)    Each of its termini at or near a public highway in this State;
(3)    One terminus within an area in this State that the Administration recognizes as a principal traffic generating center and the other terminus at or near a public highway in this State; or
(4)    One terminus within an area in this State that the Administration recognizes as a principal traffic generating center or at or near a public highway in this State and the other terminus at the boundary of another state connecting with a highway recognized by the Administration as a principal traffic distribution, collection, or dispersal artery.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -- Board of Property Review Procedure › Section 8-320 - Construction Plans, Plats, and Estimates -- Preparation

(a)    Before any property is condemned under this part, the Administration shall:
(1)    Complete appropriate engineering and other studies; and
(2)    Prepare a construction plan that shows:
(i)    The location of the highway to be constructed, improved, or reconstructed;
(ii)    The length of the construction; and
(iii)    The width of the right-of-way necessary for the construction.
(b)    After preparing the construction plan, the Administration shall prepare plats that include:
(1)    The construction plan;
(2)    The fee simple and easement area to be acquired, by showing:
(i)    The centerline of the construction;
(ii)    The length and termini of the construction; and
(iii)    The width of the necessary right-of-way on either side of the centerline; and
(3)    According to information obtained by the Administration, the property lines of the property owners whose property will be affected by the acquisition.
(c)    After the plats are prepared, the Administration shall:
(1)    Make the engineering and real estate studies, evaluations, and investigations necessary to determine, in its opinion:
(i)    The fair value of the property to be acquired; and
(ii)    The fair compensation for any resulting damages to the remaining property of the owner;
(2)    Prepare an estimate of this fair value and fair compensation; and
(3)    Provide for payment of these estimated amounts as required by § 8-323 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -- Board of Property Review Procedure › Section 8-321 - Construction Plans, Plats, and Estimates -- Approval, Signing, and Recording

(a)    The plats and estimates prepared by the Administration require approval by a resolution of the Commission.
(b)    If the plats and estimates are approved by the Commission:
(1)    The Chairman of the Commission shall sign the cover sheet of each set of plats; and
(2)    A set of plats and its signed cover sheet shall be filed for record with:
(i)    The secretary of the Commission; and
(ii)    The State Archives.
(c)    (1)    The secretary of the Commission shall record the plats filed with him.
(2)    Plats filed with the State Archives shall be electronically recorded as provided in § 9-1011 of the State Government Article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -- Board of Property Review Procedure › Section 8-322 - Construction Plans, Plats, and Estimates -- Commission Records; Public Information

(a)    The plats and estimates approved by the Commission shall be kept as part of the permanent records of the Commission.
(b)    Notwithstanding any other statute to the contrary:
(1)    Except as permitted by the Commission, the plats prepared by the Administration are not public information or open to public inspection until they have been recorded; and
(2)    Except when filed with a board of property review or a court, the estimates prepared by the Administration are not public information or open to public inspection until all the property shown on the plats has been acquired or its price determined.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -- Board of Property Review Procedure › Section 8-323 - Petition for Condemnation; Payment of Estimates

(a)    After the plats are filed for record, the Commission immediately shall:
(1)    File, in the court for the county in which the property to be acquired is located, a petition for condemnation that includes:
(i)    The name and address of the property owner;
(ii)    The location of the property to be acquired; and
(iii)    The estimated fair value of the property to be acquired and estimated fair compensation for any damage resulting to the remaining property of the owner; and
(2)    Pay to the owner of the property or into the court for the owner’s benefit, the estimated fair value and fair compensation specified in the petition.
(b)    On written request to the clerk of the court, the property owner is entitled to receive any amount paid into the court for the property owner’s benefit, within 10 business days of the request, without prejudice to any of the property owner’s rights, if the property owner agrees to repay to the Commission any excess of that amount over the final award that is allowed in the subsequent condemnation proceedings.
(c)    A payment made under this section does not limit in any way the amount of the final award that may be allowed in the subsequent condemnation proceedings.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -- Board of Property Review Procedure › Section 8-324 - Entry on Property

(a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, after the petition is filed and payment is made under § 8-323 of this subtitle:
(1)    The Commission may take possession of the property to be acquired, as shown on the recorded plats;
(2)    The Administration may proceed with construction without interference by the owner; and
(3)    With the permission of the Administration and under its supervision, any public or private utility may install its facilities on any land being acquired by the Commission in fee simple.
(b)    Unless the owner agrees otherwise, if a dwelling or place of business is taken, the resident or occupant need not vacate the dwelling or place of business until the title to the property has been acquired by deed or condemnation.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -- Board of Property Review Procedure › Section 8-325 - Negotiation With Property Owners

(a)    After the petition is filed and payment is made under § 8-323 of this subtitle, the Commission shall seek to acquire the property by amicable negotiation.
(b)    For purposes of these negotiations, the Commission shall determine the value of the property to be acquired as of the date the payment is made to the property owner or into court under § 8-323 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -- Board of Property Review Procedure › Section 8-326 - Certification to Board of Property Review; Filing Cases in Court

(a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, if the Commission is unable to acquire the property by negotiation, it shall certify the case to the board of property review for the county in which the property is located, as provided in the Maryland Rules.
(b)    A case shall be filed as a condemnation case in the court for the county in which the property is located and may not be heard by a board of property review if:
(1)    The Commission determines that valid, marketable title is unobtainable without a court proceeding; or
(2)    A nonresident has an interest in the property and will not accept service of process and agree to the board’s jurisdiction.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -- Board of Property Review Procedure › Section 8-327 - Boards of Property Review Generally

(a)    (1)    There is a board of property review in each county.
(2)    If necessary, additional boards may be appointed in any county.
(b)    (1)    Each board of property review of a county has three members who are appointed by the judges of the circuit court for the county.
(2)    Of the members of each board:
(i)    One shall be a lawyer;
(ii)    One shall be a farmer engaged in some agricultural pursuit; and
(iii)    One shall be an engineer or a person with an engineering background and knowledge.
(3)    A member of the General Assembly may not be a member of a board during his term of office.
(c)    (1)    Each board member serves for a term of 2 years and until his successor is appointed and qualifies.
(2)    A member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term serves only for the remainder of that term.
(d)    A board member is entitled to the per diem compensation set by the Court of Appeals. The compensation shall be uniform statewide and shall be paid monthly by the Commission, on vouchers approved by the clerk of the court.
(e)    Each board shall appoint its chairman and may adopt rules not inconsistent with this title or the Maryland Rules.
(f)    Each county shall provide a suitable place for its board to meet and, whenever possible, the clerk of the court shall provide suitable clerical assistance. If the clerk fails to provide clerical assistance, the Administration shall provide it on request of the board.
(g)    Each board is under the jurisdiction of the court and each member of the board is an officer of the court.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -- Board of Property Review Procedure › Section 8-328 - Performance of Duties of Board

(a)    Each board of property review:
(1)    Shall hear promptly all cases certified to it by the Commission;
(2)    Shall determine the total amount of the award to be paid by the Commission; and
(3)    May determine the portion of an award to be paid to persons, other than the fee owner, who have an interest in the property.
(b)    Unless all parties in a case certified to a board agree otherwise, the full board shall hear and decide the case. If a member of the board is absent or disqualified from hearing or deciding any case, the judges of the court that appointed the board shall designate another individual with qualifications similar to those of the absent or disqualified member to serve instead.
(c)    The board shall determine the fair value of the property to be acquired as of the date payment is made under § 8-323 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -- Board of Property Review Procedure › Section 8-329 - Appeals From Board

If any party is dissatisfied with the findings or award of a board of property review, the case may be appealed to the court. On appeal, the court shall hear and determine the case de novo, as provided by law and the Maryland Rules.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -- Board of Property Review Procedure › Section 8-330 - Alternate Date of Valuation

If, within 1 year after payment is made under § 8-323 of this subtitle, the Commission fails to ascertain the entire amount to be paid for the property and acquire title to it by deed or condemnation or, within that same 1-year period, fails to file timely a petition for condemnation as required by the Maryland Rules, then the fair value of the property shall be the greater of the values determined as of:
(1)    The date the title to the property is acquired; and
(2)    The date the payment was made under § 8-323 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -- Board of Property Review Procedure › Section 8-331 - Payment of Final Award

At the conclusion of all proceedings, the Commission shall pay to the property owner:
(1)    Any excess of the final award over the amount paid under § 8-323 of this subtitle; and
(2)    Interest on the excess from the date of payment under § 8-323 of this subtitle at the rate of 6 percent a year.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part IV - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -- Accelerated Procedure › Section 8-334 - Scope of Part

(a)    If the Commission determines that condemnation under Part III of this subtitle is inappropriate, the Commission may acquire property by condemnation under this part, after making every reasonable and good faith effort to negotiate.
(b)    Except as provided in this part, condemnation proceedings under this part shall follow the procedures set forth in Title 12 of the Real Property Article and the Maryland Rules.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part IV - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -- Accelerated Procedure › Section 8-335 - Petition for Condemnation; Payment of Estimates

To condemn property under this part, the Commission shall:
(1)    File a petition for condemnation in the court for the county in which the property to be acquired is located; and
(2)    Pay to the owner of the property or into the court for the owner’s benefit, the amount that the Commission estimates to be the fair value of the property to be acquired and fair compensation for any damage resulting to the remaining property of the owner.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part IV - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -- Accelerated Procedure › Section 8-336 - Entry on Property

After the petition is filed and payment is made under § 8-335 of this subtitle:
(1)    The Commission may take possession of the property to be acquired; and
(2)    The Administration may proceed with construction without interference by the owner.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part IV - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -- Accelerated Procedure › Section 8-337 - Withdrawal of Funds Paid Into Court

On written request to the clerk of the court, the property owner is entitled to receive any amount paid into the court for the property owner’s benefit within 10 business days of the request, without prejudice to any of the property owner’s rights, if the property owner agrees to repay to the Commission any excess of that amount over the final award that is allowed in the subsequent condemnation proceedings.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property › Part IV - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -- Accelerated Procedure › Section 8-338 - Effect of Payment

A payment made under § 8-335 of this subtitle does not limit in any way the amount of the final award that may be allowed in the subsequent condemnation proceedings.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 4 - Highway User Revenues › Section 8-401 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “County” does not include Baltimore City.
(c)    “Debt service” means the amount annually needed to pay the maturing principal of and interest on bonds, notes, and other evidences of obligation and to meet sinking fund requirements for these purposes.
(c–1)    “Eligible municipality” means a municipality authorized by law to construct or maintain streets or roads.
(d)    “Highway user revenues” means the capital grants appropriated to Baltimore City, counties, and municipalities under § 8–403(b) of this subtitle.
(e)    “Municipality” means any municipal corporation, special taxing district, or other political subdivision of this State other than a county or Baltimore City.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 8 - Highways › Subtitle 4 - Highway User Revenues › Section 8-402 - Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account

(a)    There is a Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account in the Transportation Trust Fund.
(b)    All revenues collected from the following, after deductions provided by law, shall be credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account:
(1)    All of the motor vehicle fuel tax;
(2)    Except as otherwise provided by law, two–thirds of the vehicle titling tax;
(3)    Except for revenues collected under Title 13, Subtitle 9, Parts III and IV of this article, vehicle registration fees;
(4)    The revenue disbursed to this Account under § 2–614 of the Tax – General Article; and
(5)    80% of the funds distributed on short–term vehicle rentals under § 2–1302.1 of the Tax – General Article to the Transportation Trust Fund from the sales and use tax.
(c)    For fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter, revenue credited to the Account shall be used as provided in § 3–216 of this article.