Plain Text Law

§ 5–606

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. § 5-606 (2026)
Title 5. State Planning
Subtitle 6. State Development Plan

§ 5–606Copy Citation

(a)
The Plan may not be used to deny:
(1)
a State–issued permit; or
(2)
State funding:
(i)
mandated by statute or regulation; or
(ii)
provided for in the State operating budget or capital budget.
(b)
The Plan does not:
(1)
supersede any State statute or regulation;
(2)
supersede any local ordinance or regulation;
(3)
affect the delegation of planning and zoning powers granted by the State to local jurisdictions under Division II, Title 9, Subtitles 2 or 3, Title 10, or Title 11 of the Local Government Article and Division I of the Land Use Article; or
(4)
overturn or prevent a decision of a local jurisdiction to fund a project.
(c)
The Plan may not require a local government to change or alter a local ordinance, regulation, or comprehensive plan.