# Land Use (GLU)

## Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions

### Subtitle 2. General Provisions

#### Section 1-206

(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) Sec. 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.

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