§ 1–206
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Land Use § 1-206 (2026)
Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions
Subtitle 2. General Provisions
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(a)
(1)
In this subsection, “planning commission” includes a planning commission or board established under:
(i)
Title 2 of this article;
(ii)
Division II of this article; or
(iii)
Title 10 of the Local Government Article.
(2)
Within 6 months after appointment to a planning commission, a member shall complete an education course that includes education on:
(i)
the role of the comprehensive plan;
(ii)
if applicable, proper standards for special exceptions and variances; and
(iii)
the local jurisdiction’s local laws and regulations relating to zoning, planned development, subdivision, and other land use matters.
(3)
The failure of a member to complete an education course under this subsection may not:
(i)
invalidate a decision of the planning commission; or
(ii)
be construed to create a private cause of action by any person.
(b)
(1)
In this subsection, “board of appeals” includes a board of appeals established under:
(i)
Title 4, Subtitle 3 of this article;
(ii)
§ 10–403 of this article;
(iii)
Division II of this article; or
(iv)
Title 10 of the Local Government Article.
(2)
Within 6 months after appointment to a board of appeals, a member shall complete an education course that includes education on:
(i)
the role of the comprehensive plan;
(ii)
proper standards for special exceptions and variances; and
(iii)
the local jurisdiction’s local laws and regulations relating to zoning, planned development, subdivision, and other land use matters.
(3)
The failure of a member to complete an education course under this subsection may not:
(i)
invalidate a decision of the board; or
(ii)
be construed to create a private cause of action by any person.