Section 4-209 – Continuation and Change of Resolutions, Rules, Forms, Orders, and Directives; Certain References to Maryland Port Authority or State Roads Commission
As to revenue bonds, including revenue bonds of prior issues, and transportation facilities projects: (1) Every resolution, rule, regulation, form, order, and directive adopted by or relating to the State Roads Commission remains in effect until changed by the Maryland Transportation Authority; and (2) Every reference in this Code, any other law, ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation, order, […]
Section 4-210 – Financial Forecast
(a) Each year, the Authority shall develop and adopt a 6–year financial forecast for the operations of the Authority. (b) In accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Authority shall submit to the General Assembly: (1) A draft of the financial forecast on submission of the budget bill to the presiding officers of the General […]
Section 4-211 – Meeting Agenda and Minutes — Live Video Streaming
(a) The Authority shall make publicly available on its website: (1) Each open meeting agenda: (i) At least 48 hours in advance of each meeting; or (ii) If the meeting is being held due to an emergency, a natural disaster, or any other unanticipated situation, as far in advance of the meeting as practicable; (2) Meeting minutes from the portions […]
Section 4-212 – Chesapeake Bay Bridge Reconstruction Advisory Group — Members — Terms — Activities
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Advisory Group” means the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Reconstruction Advisory Group. (3) “Chesapeake Bay Bridge” means the William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial Chesapeake Bay Bridge and parallel Chesapeake Bay Bridge. (b) There is a Chesapeake Bay Bridge Reconstruction Advisory Group in the Department. (c) The Advisory Group consists of […]
Section 4-207 – Power to Condemn Land for Certain Purposes — Exemption of Authority From Taxation
Except for water and sewer charges imposed by this State or any of its agencies or political subdivisions, the Authority, its activities, and the property it owns or controls are exempt from all taxes, assessments, and charges, whether federal, State, or local, now or subsequently levied or imposed.
Section 4-208 – Maryland Transportation Authority Police Force
(a) (1) There is a Maryland Transportation Authority Police Force. (2) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a Maryland Transportation Authority police officer has all the powers granted to a peace officer and a police officer of this State. (b) (1) A Maryland Transportation Authority police officer may exercise the powers described in subsection (a)(2) of this section on […]
Section 4-208.1 – Maryland Transportation Authority Police Force — Chief Police Officer
(a) The chief police officer of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Force may appoint employees of the Authority to exercise the powers specified in subsection (b) of this section. (b) (1) An employee appointed under this section may issue citations to the extent authorized by the chief police officer for violations of those provisions of § 5–426 of […]
Section 4-201 – Authority Established
There is a Maryland Transportation Authority.
Section 4-202 – Chairman; Composition; Tenure; Vacancies; Compensation and Expenses
(a) The Secretary of Transportation is the Chairman of the Authority. (b) (1) In addition to the Chairman, the Authority consists of eight members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. (2) The appointed members of the Authority may not be employees of the Executive Branch of the State government. (3) Of the appointed members: […]
Section 4-203 – Staff of Authority
(a) The Authority is entitled to the staff provided in the State budget. (b) The Secretary shall provide the Authority with the personnel of the Department that the Secretary considers necessary for performance of the maintenance and other functions required of the Authority to meet its obligations with respect to its transportation facilities projects.