Section 5-7B-10 – Actions; Decisions to Fund Projects
(a) This section may not be construed to create a private cause of action for any person or local government. (b) A decision to fund a project or not to fund a project as required under this subtitle shall not be subject to Title 10, Subtitle 2 (Administrative Procedure Act – Contested Cases) of the State Government […]
Section 5-801 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commission” means the Patuxent River Commission. (c) “Plan” means: (1) the Patuxent River Policy Plan that has been approved by the General Assembly; and (2) all amendments to that Plan that are approved under this subtitle.
Section 5-804 – Purpose of Plan
The Plan shall be used as a policy guide by local jurisdictions and units of the State government in carrying out their action and regulatory programs in the Patuxent River Watershed.
Section 5-805 – Amendment of Plan
(a) (1) The Department has primary responsibility for preparing proposed amendments to the Plan. (2) For the purpose of updating the Plan, the Department and the Commission shall together consider draft amendments to the Plan at least once every 5 years starting with October 1, 1995. (3) In preparing a proposed amendment, the Department shall consult with local jurisdictions […]
Section 5-806 – Duties of Department
(a) After the General Assembly approves an amendment to the Plan, the Department shall: (1) present copies of the approved amendment to the Governor and to each local jurisdiction entitled to voting representation on the Commission, for their information; and (2) make copies of the amendment to the Plan available to the general public. (b) The Department continuously shall […]
Section 5-807 – Funds for Program
Funds for the Patuxent River planning program described in this subtitle may include: (1) money from the General Fund of the State; (2) proceeds of special assessments, permit fees, or other fees; (3) available special funds; (4) local contributions; or (5) federal grants.
Section 5-808 – Staff for Plan
The staff for the Patuxent River planning program described in this subtitle shall consist of or be supplemented by personnel from the local jurisdictions and State departments entitled to voting representation on the Commission.
Section 5-809 – Biennial Report
(a) The Department shall review, evaluate, and report biennially to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly on the implementation of the Plan and the status of the Patuxent River and its watershed. (b) The report shall include specific recommendations of the Department concerning implementation of the Plan […]
Section 5-812 – Commission Established
There is a Patuxent River Commission in the Department.
Section 5-813 – Scope of Responsibilities of Commission
The existence of the Commission does not take away or limit the authority that any principal department of the State government had on July 1, 1980.