Md. Code, Land Use § 20-502
This is the official text of Md. Code, Land Use § 20-502, part of Maryland’s Code, Land Use — governs zoning and land use planning.
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§20–502.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) A person may not construct or alter structurally a building or other structure in the regional district without a building permit.
(2) A building permit shall conform to this division and any local law enacted by the appropriate district council.
(b) A building permit may not be required for a building or structure to be used exclusively for agriculture on land used exclusively for agriculture.
(c) A local law enacted under this division may not require the Commission to approve a building permit.
(2) A building permit shall conform to this division and any local law enacted by the appropriate district council.
(b) A building permit may not be required for a building or structure to be used exclusively for agriculture on land used exclusively for agriculture.
(c) A local law enacted under this division may not require the Commission to approve a building permit.
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