# State Government (GSG)

## Title 11. Consolidated Procedures for Development Permits

### Subtitle 5

#### Section 11-501

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Consolidated hearing" means a hearing before State units from which development permits are required.

(c) "Joint hearing" means a hearing before the local government and State units from which development permits are required.

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Md. Code Ann., State Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)