Md. Code, Local Government § 5-301
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 5-301, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§5–301.
Official statutory text
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Private community” means:
(1) a community governed by a homeowners association, as defined under the Maryland Homeowners Association Act;
(2) a condominium, as defined under the Maryland Condominium Act; or
(3) a cooperative housing corporation, as defined under the Maryland Cooperative Housing Corporation Act.
(c) “Residential street service” means:
(1) removing snow, ice, or other obstructions from roadways;
(2) lighting roadways and maintaining the lighting equipment;
(3) collecting leaves, recyclable materials, or garbage along roadways; or
(4) maintaining roadways.
(d) “Roadway” means a paved surface that provides vehicular access or is designated for parking.
(b) “Private community” means:
(1) a community governed by a homeowners association, as defined under the Maryland Homeowners Association Act;
(2) a condominium, as defined under the Maryland Condominium Act; or
(3) a cooperative housing corporation, as defined under the Maryland Cooperative Housing Corporation Act.
(c) “Residential street service” means:
(1) removing snow, ice, or other obstructions from roadways;
(2) lighting roadways and maintaining the lighting equipment;
(3) collecting leaves, recyclable materials, or garbage along roadways; or
(4) maintaining roadways.
(d) “Roadway” means a paved surface that provides vehicular access or is designated for parking.
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