Section 24-513 – Definitions; Acquisition of Dwellings
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Dwelling” means the dwelling house of one or more homeowners, and the curtilage where it is erected, which is used as the principal residence of that homeowner or homeowners. (3) “Homeowner” means a person who, on July 1, 1976, actually resided in a dwelling in which […]
Section 24-206 – Fairness and Legality of Operation
(a) The facilities of the Commission may not be used for, and the programs may not be devoted to: (1) Presenting biased or one-sided aspects of partisan politics; (2) Advocating or opposing any present or prospective political candidacy; or (3) Advocating or opposing any legislation currently being considered or prepared. (b) Each facility shall be used in compliance with the […]
Section 24-514 – Preservation Land Trusts and Foundations
Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 4, Subtitle 4, Part III of the State Finance and Procurement Article, and subject to the availability of funds and in accordance with other provisions of this subtitle regarding the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission, the Commission may enter into agreements with preservation land trusts, foundations, and other entities for […]
Section 24-207 – Private Fund-Raising
(a) It is the public policy of the State that gifts, donations, bequests, private endowments, and private grants may be received by the Commission. (b) (1) The Commission is encouraged to promote private fund–raising by strengthening institutional development activities and by maintaining relationships with affiliated foundations. (2) (i) Affiliated foundations that are independently established for this purpose shall operate subject […]
Section 24-401 – State Center Recognized; Functions; Communication of Information
(a) In this section, “violence prevention program” means a course in which education and training is offered in the areas of recognizing, addressing, and resolving issues of violence in the home and the community. (b) The Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland has established at Bowie State University a State Center for Alternative Dispute […]
Section 24-501 – Commission Established
There is a Historic St. Mary’s City Commission.
Section 24-502 – Declarations and Findings; Legislative Intent
(a) The General Assembly makes the following declarations and findings: (1) St. Mary’s City is the birthplace and first capital of Maryland and occupies a unique place in American history which deserves honor and respect. St. Mary’s City is the point of origin of many of the seminal and vital social, political, religious and humane precepts of […]
Section 24-503 – Mission and Purposes of Commission
(a) The mission of the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission is to preserve and protect the archaeological and historical record of Maryland’s first colonial capital and to appropriately develop and use this historic and scenic site for the education, enjoyment, and general benefit of the public. (b) The particular purposes of the St. Mary’s City Commission are […]
Section 24-504 – Commission Name; Powers
(a) (1) The Historic St. Mary’s City Commission is an instrumentality of the State to be known as the Historic St. Mary’s Commission or any name that the Commission may adopt, provided the resolution adopting any change in name is filed promptly with the Secretary of State. (2) The exercise by the Commission of the powers conferred by […]
Section 24-201 – Established
There is a Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission.