# State Finance and Procurement (GSF)

## Title 5. State Planning

### Subtitle 6. State Development Plan

#### Section 5-606

(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.

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Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)