Md. Code, Land Use § 1-206
This is the official text of Md. Code, Land Use § 1-206, part of Maryland’s Code, Land Use — governs zoning and land use planning.
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§1–206.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) In this subsection, “planning commission” includes a planning commission or board established under:
(i) Title 2 of this article;
(ii) Division II of this article; or
(iii) Title 10 of the Local Government Article.
(2) Within 6 months after appointment to a planning commission, a member shall complete an education course that includes education on:
(i) the role of the comprehensive plan;
(ii) if applicable, proper standards for special exceptions and variances; and
(iii) the local jurisdiction’s local laws and regulations relating to zoning, planned development, subdivision, and other land use matters.
(3) The failure of a member to complete an education course under this subsection may not:
(i) invalidate a decision of the planning commission; or
(ii) be construed to create a private cause of action by any person.
(b) (1) In this subsection, “board of appeals” includes a board of appeals established under:
(i) Title 4, Subtitle 3 of this article;
(ii) § 10–403 of this article;
(iii) Division II of this article; or
(iv) Title 10 of the Local Government Article.
(2) Within 6 months after appointment to a board of appeals, a member shall complete an education course that includes education on:
(i) the role of the comprehensive plan;
(ii) proper standards for special exceptions and variances; and
(iii) the local jurisdiction’s local laws and regulations relating to zoning, planned development, subdivision, and other land use matters.
(3) The failure of a member to complete an education course under this subsection may not:
(i) invalidate a decision of the board; or
(ii) be construed to create a private cause of action by any person.
(i) Title 2 of this article;
(ii) Division II of this article; or
(iii) Title 10 of the Local Government Article.
(2) Within 6 months after appointment to a planning commission, a member shall complete an education course that includes education on:
(i) the role of the comprehensive plan;
(ii) if applicable, proper standards for special exceptions and variances; and
(iii) the local jurisdiction’s local laws and regulations relating to zoning, planned development, subdivision, and other land use matters.
(3) The failure of a member to complete an education course under this subsection may not:
(i) invalidate a decision of the planning commission; or
(ii) be construed to create a private cause of action by any person.
(b) (1) In this subsection, “board of appeals” includes a board of appeals established under:
(i) Title 4, Subtitle 3 of this article;
(ii) § 10–403 of this article;
(iii) Division II of this article; or
(iv) Title 10 of the Local Government Article.
(2) Within 6 months after appointment to a board of appeals, a member shall complete an education course that includes education on:
(i) the role of the comprehensive plan;
(ii) proper standards for special exceptions and variances; and
(iii) the local jurisdiction’s local laws and regulations relating to zoning, planned development, subdivision, and other land use matters.
(3) The failure of a member to complete an education course under this subsection may not:
(i) invalidate a decision of the board; or
(ii) be construed to create a private cause of action by any person.
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