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Sec. 49-1. Compliance with standards; regulations; penalty for violations.

Montgomery County, Md., Code § 49-1 (2026)

Sec. 49-1. Compliance with standards; regulations; penalty for violations.Copy Citation

(a)
A public road, bridge, sidewalk or bikeway must not be constructed, reconstructed, repaired, graded, improved or maintained by any person unless the construction, reconstruction, repair, improvement, grading or maintenance fully complies with this Chapter and any regulations issued under it.
(b)
The closure of any private road must meet the standards and requirements of Chapter 22, and the owner of the private road must obtain a permit from the Department of Permitting Services if required under Section 49-11A.
(c)
The County Executive may issue regulations under method (2) to implement this Chapter, except where a different method is specified.
(d)
Any violation of this Chapter or any regulation issued under it is a Class B violation, except when expressly provided otherwise.