Section 6-204 – General Powers of Administration
(a) In addition to the specific powers granted under this title, and subject to the supervision of the Commission, the Administration has the powers granted by this section. (b) The Administration may sue and be sued in its own name. (c) The Administration may propose for adoption by the Commission regulations to carry out the provisions of this […]
Section 6-204.1 – Labor Relations
The Administration, or with the approval of the Administration, a private operating company created under § 6-204(q) of this subtitle may: (1) Upon its own terms and conditions determine an appropriate operational unit of employees involved in the operation of port facilities for purposes of collective bargaining; (2) Upon its own terms and conditions accredit and recognize […]
Section 6-205 – Operation and Maintenance of Port Facility at Cambridge
Under the authority granted by § 6-204(i) of this subtitle, the Maryland Port Administration may operate and maintain the port facility presently under its jurisdiction at Cambridge, Maryland. The operation and maintenance may include the leasing of the facility. The Maryland Port Administration may expend the necessary funds for the development of the port facility […]
Section 6-206 – Protection of Navigation
(a) Subject to Subtitle 4 of this title, the Administration may: (1) Provide for the preservation of navigation within its territorial jurisdiction, including the establishment of lines beyond which piers, bulkheads, wharves, pilings, structures, obstructions, or extensions may not be made or extended; (2) In order to foster and facilitate navigation and prevent injury to persons or property: […]
Section 6-207 – Disposal of Waste Matter in Baltimore Harbor Area
(a) The Administration may establish and maintain facilities in the Baltimore harbor area to dispose of waste matter, other than oil, collected from commercial vessels under the applicable provisions of Title 8 of the Natural Resources Article. (b) The Administration shall make a reasonable charge for the use and service of this facility.
Section 6-208 – Contracts — in General
Except as otherwise provided in this title, the Administration may make any contract necessary for or incidental to the performance of its duties and the exercise of its powers under this title.
Section 6-102 – Legislative Policy
(a) The General Assembly of Maryland makes the following declarations of its intent in the enactment of this title. (b) The ports and harbors of this State are assets of value to the entire State. The residents of all parts of this State benefit directly from the waterborne commerce that they attract and service. Any improvement to […]
Section 6-102.1 – Drug-Free Workplace Programs
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Cargo” does not include a vessel’s machinery or supplies, or the vessel’s equipment transported onto or off of the vessel. (3) “Drug” means: (i) A controlled dangerous substance as defined in § 5-101 of the Criminal Law Article; and (ii) A prescription drug as defined in § 21-201 […]
Section 6-103 – Territorial Jurisdiction
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the Administration has jurisdiction and may exercise its powers and duties in or near any of the navigable waters of this State or at inland properties or facilities acquired, leased, or operated by the Administration for the transport or storage of cargo and equipment. (b) The Administration does not […]
Section 6-201 – Commission — in General
(a) There is a Maryland Port Commission. (b) The Commission shall: (1) Establish policies directed toward improving the competitive position of the ports of Maryland within the international port industry; (2) Adopt regulations for the operation of the Administration in a competitive manner within the port industry; (3) Exercise those powers granted to the Commission and to the Maryland Port […]