Section 6-307 – Power of Political Subdivision to Construct, Acquire, Operate, or Improve Port Facilities
(a) For purposes of this section, the territorial jurisdiction of the Administration is not limited by § 6–103 of this title or any other provision of this title and extends to and includes the area within any political subdivision in this State. (b) (1) Any political subdivision in this State may apply to the Administration, by ordinance or […]
Section 6-308 – Scope of Taxation
(a) In this section, “cargo handling facilities” includes any one or more or combination of lands, piers, docks, wharves, warehouses, sheds, transit sheds, elevators, compressors, refrigerated storage plants, buildings, structures, and other facilities, appurtenances, and equipment useful or designed for use in connection with the handling, storing, loading, or unloading of freight and any other personal […]
Section 6-309 – Special Provisions for Anne Arundel County
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, this section controls as to Anne Arundel County. (b) (1) The Administration may not acquire any interest in land or improvements on land in Anne Arundel County without the prior approval of the county, given after a public hearing. (2) This subsection does not affect the right of the Administration to […]
Section 6-401 – Transfer of Baltimore Port Facilities
(a) The Administration may purchase and Baltimore City may sell to the Administration any of the title and interest that Baltimore City has in any of the following: (1) All of the property described in the contract, dated December 29, 1926, between the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore and the Western Maryland Railway Company (ratified by […]
Section 6-402 – Arbitration
(a) (1) If the Administration and Baltimore City cannot agree on the terms, conditions, and price for any of the property described in § 6-401 of this subtitle, the matter shall be referred to an arbitration board. (2) The arbitration board shall consist of three members appointed as follows: (i) One by the Administration; (ii) One by the Board of […]
Section 6-403 – Transfer of Specific Duties and Functions
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, any agreement between the Administration and the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore in connection with the transfer of the McComas Street Terminal, the National Gypsum Company Pier, or the Broadway Pier (Recreation Pier) shall state: (1) The duties and functions of Baltimore City or any of its agencies […]
Section 6-404 – Effect of Transfer of Mccomas Street Terminal or National Gypsum Company Pier
(a) On the transfer of the McComas Street Terminal or the National Gypsum Company Pier to the Administration, the Administration is vested with the control, operation, and maintenance of the transferred facility and all its rentals, charges, and revenues, subject only to any existing lease or contract relating to the facility. (b) (1) The transfer to the Administration […]
Section 6-405 – Transfer of Other Baltimore Property
(a) Except for property needed or used in the operation of the fire or police departments of Baltimore City, the Administration may purchase and Baltimore City may sell to the Administration any interest that Baltimore City has in any property used in the operation of the port of Baltimore. (b) Any sale under this section shall be […]
Section 6-406 – Avoidance of Duplicated Effort; Continuation of Certain Powers, Duties, Ordinances, and Regulations
(a) The purpose of §§ 6-406 through 6-410 of this subtitle is: (1) To avoid duplication of effort by the Administration and Baltimore City, to the extent that they have coextensive authority in matters relating to harbors, docks, wharves, and port development; and (2) To assure the uninterrupted continuation of needed services. (b) The duty to exercise all authority […]
Section 6-407 – Agreements Between Administration and Baltimore City
The Administration and the Board of Estimates of Baltimore City shall provide by agreement for the apportionment between the Administration and Baltimore City of the duties imposed on and performed by Baltimore City under: (1) Article 2 (10) of the Charter of Baltimore City (1964 Revision); (2) Article 2 (28) of the Charter of Baltimore City (1964 […]