(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 […]
(a) All actions of the Commission which, in the judgment of the Chairman, impact upon the Transportation Trust Fund are subject to the approval of the Chairman. (b) The Chairman of the Commission shall: (1) Subject to the approval of the Governor, appoint the Executive Director of the Administration in accordance with § 5–501 of the General Provisions […]
(a) (1) The Commission may appoint up to a total of 12 management personnel employees to operate and manage all State–owned port facilities or to perform services for private operating companies created under § 6–204(q) of this subtitle. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Commission may determine the qualifications and appointment, as well as compensation and […]
There is a Maryland Port Administration.
(a) The head of the Administration is the Executive Director. (b) (1) The Executive Director shall report directly to the Commission. (2) Subject to the authority of the Commission, the Executive Director is responsible for carrying out: (i) The powers and duties vested by law in the Administration; and (ii) The regulations adopted by the Commission. (3) The Executive Director is entitled […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
(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: […]
(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.
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.
(a) The Administration may permit gaming aboard a passenger cruise vessel if: (1) The vessel has overnight cabin accommodations for at least 300 passengers; (2) The vessel is operated by an authorized cruise ship operator certified under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS); and (3) The owner or operator of the vessel has obtained […]
(a) The Commission may adopt and enforce regulations for the parking and operation of motor vehicles in and on its port facilities. (b) The regulations shall: (1) Be reasonably necessary for the safety of persons and property or for the efficient operation of the port facilities; (2) Provide for a uniform system for accessible parking for individuals with disabilities […]
(a) An agent or employee of the Administration or member of the Commission may not: (1) Contract with the Administration; (2) Have any direct or indirect interest in a contract with the Administration; or (3) Have any direct or indirect interest in the sale or purchase by the Administration of any property. (b) An agent, employee, member, or officer of […]
Except as provided in § 3-102 of this article: (1) Every resolution, rule, regulation, form, order, and directive adopted by or relating to the former Maryland Port Authority remains in effect until changed by the Administrator or the Secretary; and (2) Every reference in this Code, any other law, ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation, order, directive, legal action, […]
