Md. Code, Land Use § 17-117
This is the official text of Md. Code, Land Use § 17-117, part of Maryland’s Code, Land Use — governs zoning and land use planning.
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§17–117.
Official statutory text
(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.
(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.
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