Md. Code, Local Government § 1-703
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 1-703, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§1–703.
Official statutory text
(a) It is the policy of the State to authorize each county and municipality to displace or limit competition in the area of public transportation to:
(1) provide adequate, economical, and efficient transportation services;
(2) protect against excessive and inconsistent prices for transportation services;
(3) conserve energy and reduce accidents, air pollution, congestion, and traffic hazards through public transportation;
(4) encourage its use by contributing capital and operating funds so that transportation may be provided at the lowest cost; and
(5) promote the general welfare by providing a comprehensive transportation system.
(b) Notwithstanding any anticompetitive effect, a county or municipality may:
(1) (i) grant one or more franchises for transportation services on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis;
(ii) impose franchise fees;
(iii) establish rates applicable to the franchise; and
(iv) adopt rules, regulations, and licensing requirements for the operation of the franchise; or
(2) operate a public transportation system on an exclusive basis, including:
(i) establishing rates for the public transportation system; and
(ii) adopting rules and regulations for the operation of the public transportation system.
(1) provide adequate, economical, and efficient transportation services;
(2) protect against excessive and inconsistent prices for transportation services;
(3) conserve energy and reduce accidents, air pollution, congestion, and traffic hazards through public transportation;
(4) encourage its use by contributing capital and operating funds so that transportation may be provided at the lowest cost; and
(5) promote the general welfare by providing a comprehensive transportation system.
(b) Notwithstanding any anticompetitive effect, a county or municipality may:
(1) (i) grant one or more franchises for transportation services on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis;
(ii) impose franchise fees;
(iii) establish rates applicable to the franchise; and
(iv) adopt rules, regulations, and licensing requirements for the operation of the franchise; or
(2) operate a public transportation system on an exclusive basis, including:
(i) establishing rates for the public transportation system; and
(ii) adopting rules and regulations for the operation of the public transportation system.
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