Section 17-214 – High Performance Buildings
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “High performance building” means a building that: (i) meets or exceeds the current version of the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System Silver rating; or (ii) achieves at least a comparable numeric rating according to a nationally recognized, […]
Section 17-117 – Regulations and Procedures
(a) The Commission may establish regulations and procedures necessary to ensure that: (1) relocation payments and assistance are administered in a manner that is fair and reasonable and is as uniform as practicable; (2) a displaced person who makes proper application for a relocation payment for that person shall be paid promptly after a move or, in case […]
Section 17-118 – Tax Status
Payment received under this part may not be considered as income for the purposes of Title 10 of the Tax – General Article.
Section 17-201 – Land Held for General Benefit
(a) The State or the Commission, as appropriate, shall hold any land acquired under this division to which it takes title: (1) for the general benefit of the residents of the State; and (2) especially for the benefit of the residents in the metropolitan district. (b) Without the approval of the Commission by resolution: (1) title to the land may […]
Section 17-202 – Police Powers of State, Counties, and Municipal Corporations
(a) This division does not limit the police power of the State, either county, or any municipal corporation where any park, road, or public space is located. (b) The concurrent police power of a municipal corporation extends only to areas located within its boundaries for purposes of this division.
Section 17-203 – Tax Exemption for Property Acquired
(a) All property acquired by the Commission for any purpose specified in this subtitle and Subtitle 1 of this title is exempt from State, county, and municipal taxes. (b) All land dedicated to the Commission in accordance with county subdivision regulations is property acquired by the Commission within the meaning of this section.
Section 17-204 – Leases, Permits, and Concessions
(a) (1) The Commission may lease to any responsible person any land in the metropolitan district acquired for park purposes under this division. (2) (i) The term of a lease may not exceed 20 years without the prior approval of the lease by legislative enactment of the county where the lease property is located. (ii) The initial term of a […]
Section 17-205 – Power to Transfer Unneeded Property
The Commission may transfer any land that it holds under this title and determines not to be needed for park purposes or other purposes authorized under this title.
Section 17-206 – Disposal or Exchange of Land and Recreational Facilities
(a) The Commission: (1) may sell or otherwise dispose of any playground or recreational facility no longer needed for public use; and (2) shall use the proceeds of the sale or disposition for the construction, acquisition, or improvement of any other playground or recreational facility in the metropolitan district. (b) (1) Except for parkland acquired under an agreement with the […]
Section 17-207 – Regulations
(a) The Commission may adopt regulations for the use of any property under its jurisdiction. (b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, on or before June 30, 2016, the Commission shall adopt regulations to prohibit on property under its jurisdiction the smoking of: (i) a cigarette; (ii) a cigar; or (iii) any other tobacco product. (2) The regulations adopted in […]