§ 11–203
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Land Use § 11-203 (2026)
Title 11. Enforcement
Subtitle 2. CIVIL Penalty
§ 11–203LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A zoning official may deliver a citation to a person who has committed a civil zoning violation.
(b)
(1)
The citation shall contain:
(i)
the name and address of the person charged;
(ii)
the nature of the violation, including the provision violated;
(iii)
the location and time of the violation;
(iv)
the amount of the fine;
(v)
the manner, location, and time for payment of the fine; and
(vi)
notice of the cited person’s right to elect to stand trial for the violation and how to exercise that right.
(2)
The citation shall bear a certification attesting to the truth of the matters set forth in the citation.
(c)
The zoning official shall keep a copy of the citation.