# General Provisions (GGP)

## Title 3. Open Meetings Act

### Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions

#### Section 3-103

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and Sec. 3-104 of this subtitle, this title does not apply to:

  (1) a public body when it is carrying out:

    (i) an administrative function;

    (ii) a judicial function; or

    (iii) a quasi-judicial function; or

  (2) a chance encounter, a social gathering, or any other occasion that is not intended to circumvent this title.

(b) This title applies to a public body when it is meeting to consider:

  (1) granting a license or permit; or

  (2) a special exception, variance, conditional use, or zoning classification, the enforcement of any zoning law or regulation, or any other zoning matter.

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Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)