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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" citation="COMAR 24.05.21.09" title_num="24" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="21" heading="RISE Zone General Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The designation of a RISE Zone is effective for 5 years.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The Secretary may not approve more than three RISE Zones in a single political subdivision.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Secretary may not designate a RISE Zone in the following areas:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A development district established under Economic Development Article, Title 12, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A special taxing district established under Local Government Article, Title 21, Annotated Code of Maryland, or The Charter of Baltimore City, §62A.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The designation of an area as a RISE Zone may not be construed to limit or supersede a provision of a comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance, or other land use policy adopted by a political subdivision or bicounty agency with land use authority over the area designated as a RISE Zone.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>