Section 7-712 – Opioid Treatment Program Patients — Disabled Reduced Fare Program — Annual Report
(a) (1) The Administration shall make available to opioid treatment programs monthly transit passes that: (i) Are for use by patients of opioid treatment programs who qualify for the Administration’s Disabled Reduced Fare Program; and (ii) May be issued to patients on site at opioid treatment programs by opioid treatment program staff. (2) The transit passes issued under paragraph (1) […]
Section 7-713 – Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Project — Steps Necessary to Secure Record of Decision — Annual Appropriation
(a) In this section, “Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Project” means a high–capacity, fixed–route rapid transit service, with light rail transit as the preferred option, operating in a dedicated, grade–separated, 18.7–mile transitway in the Maryland Route 5/U.S. Route 301 corridor from the Branch Avenue Metrorail Station in Prince George’s County to Waldorf and White Plains in Charles […]
Section 7-701 – Compliance With Local Laws; Location of Railroad or Transit Facilities
(a) With respect to the operation of transit service, the Administration shall comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations of Baltimore City, Anne Arundel County, and Baltimore County as to: (1) Use of streets, highways, and other vehicular facilities; (2) Traffic control and regulations; (3) Zoning; (4) Signs; and (5) Buildings. (b) The Administration may not locate, construct, maintain, or operate any […]
Section 7-702 – Liability for Contracts and Torts; Institution of Action; Notice of Claims
(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Administration is liable for its contracts and torts and for the torts of its officers, agents, and employees in connection with the performance of the duties and functions of the Administration under this title. (b) The exclusive remedy for a breach of contract or for a tort committed […]
Section 7-703 – Insurance
(a) The Administration shall self insure or purchase and maintain insurance against: (1) Loss or damage to its property; and (2) Liability for injury to persons or property. (b) The Administration may purchase insurance against loss of revenue from any cause. (c) Subject to the requirements of any agreement in connection with the issuance by the Administration of its obligations, […]
Section 7-704 – Exemptions From Taxation
(a) The creation of the Administration and the carrying out of its purposes are in all respects for the benefit of the people of this State and the District and for a public purpose, and the activities of the Administration are essential governmental functions. (b) Except for water and sewer charges imposed by this State or any […]
Section 7-704.1 – Payment of Fare on Unattended Transit Vehicles or Facilities
(a) In this section, “unattended transit vehicle or facility” means a transit vehicle or facility the entrance of which is not controlled by the presence of an authorized fare collection agent of the Administration. (b) Any person entering an unattended transit vehicle or facility owned or controlled by the Administration for the purpose of obtaining transit service […]
Section 7-705 – Prohibited Acts
(a) It is unlawful for any person entering a transit facility or transit vehicle owned or controlled by the Administration for the purpose of obtaining transit service or a train owned or controlled by the Administration or operated by a railroad company under contract to the Administration to provide passenger railroad service to: (1) Fail to pay […]
Section 7-706 – Liberal Construction
This title is necessary for the welfare of this State and its inhabitants and, except for § 7-705 of this subtitle, shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes.
Section 7-707 – Vehicles, Articles and Equipment Improperly Placed or Abandoned on Administration Property
(a) The Administration may adopt and enforce regulations for the parking, operation, towing, impoundment, and sale of motor vehicles and unauthorized articles and pieces of equipment improperly placed or abandoned on property owned or controlled by the Administration. (b) The Administration police force and local police agencies may issue citations for violations of the regulations adopted under […]