Section 5-833 – Definitions

    (a)    In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.     (b)    (1)    “Agent” means an individual or a business entity hired or retained by an applicant for any purpose relating to the land that is the subject of an application if the individual or business entity is:             (i)    an accountant;             (ii)    an attorney;             (iii)    an architect;             (iv)    an engineer;             (v)    a land […]

Section 5-834 – Powers Enumerated in Land Use Article

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the provisions of Division II of the Land Use Article affecting that part of the Maryland–Washington Regional District in Prince George’s County shall be carried out in accordance with this part.

Section 5-835 – Applications

    (a)    An applicant or agent of the applicant may not make a payment to a member, or a slate that includes a member, during the pendency of the application.     (b)    (1)    After an application has been filed, a member may not vote or participate in any way in the proceeding on the application if the member’s treasurer or […]

Section 5-836 – Disclosure of Ex Parte Communication

    (a)    An ex parte communication concerning a pending application between an applicant or applicant’s agent and a member or the County Executive shall be disclosed as required in this section.     (b)    An applicant or agent who communicates ex parte during the pendency of the application with a member or with the County Executive shall file, for each […]

Section 5-837 – Evidence of Payments or Ex Parte Communication

    At any time before final action on an application, a party of record may file with the clerk of the County Council competent evidence of:         (1)    a payment or contribution by an applicant or agent covered under § 5–835 of this subtitle; or         (2)    an ex parte communication covered under § 5–836 of this subtitle.

Section 5-838 – Enforcement of Part

    (a)    In the enforcement of this part, the clerk of the County Council shall be subject to the direction and control of the Ethics Commission or its Executive Director and, unless otherwise specifically directed by the Ethics Commission or its Executive Director, may only:         (1)    receive filings;         (2)    maintain records;         (3)    report violations; and         (4)    perform other ministerial duties necessary […]

Section 5-839 – Injunctive or Other Relief; Penalties; Preservation of Documents

    (a)    (1)    The Ethics Commission or any other aggrieved person may:             (i)    file a petition for injunctive or other relief in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County to require compliance with this part; and             (ii)    assert as error any violation of this part in judicial review requested under § 22–407 of the Land Use Article.         (2)    The Court shall […]