(a) The State or the Commission, as appropriate, shall hold any land acquired under this division to which it takes title: (1) for the general benefit of the residents of the State; and (2) especially for the benefit of the residents in the metropolitan district. (b) Without the approval of the Commission by resolution: (1) title to the land may […]
(a) This division does not limit the police power of the State, either county, or any municipal corporation where any park, road, or public space is located. (b) The concurrent police power of a municipal corporation extends only to areas located within its boundaries for purposes of this division.
(a) All property acquired by the Commission for any purpose specified in this subtitle and Subtitle 1 of this title is exempt from State, county, and municipal taxes. (b) All land dedicated to the Commission in accordance with county subdivision regulations is property acquired by the Commission within the meaning of this section.
(a) (1) The Commission may lease to any responsible person any land in the metropolitan district acquired for park purposes under this division. (2) (i) The term of a lease may not exceed 20 years without the prior approval of the lease by legislative enactment of the county where the lease property is located. (ii) The initial term of a […]
The Commission may transfer any land that it holds under this title and determines not to be needed for park purposes or other purposes authorized under this title.
(a) The Commission: (1) may sell or otherwise dispose of any playground or recreational facility no longer needed for public use; and (2) shall use the proceeds of the sale or disposition for the construction, acquisition, or improvement of any other playground or recreational facility in the metropolitan district. (b) (1) Except for parkland acquired under an agreement with the […]
(a) The Commission may adopt regulations for the use of any property under its jurisdiction. (b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, on or before June 30, 2016, the Commission shall adopt regulations to prohibit on property under its jurisdiction the smoking of: (i) a cigarette; (ii) a cigar; or (iii) any other tobacco product. (2) The regulations adopted in […]
(a) (1) A violation of a regulation under § 17–207 of this subtitle is a Commission infraction unless the violation is declared by law to be a crime. (2) (i) A Commission infraction is a civil offense. (ii) The adjudication of a Commission infraction: 1. is not a criminal conviction; and 2. does not impose any of the civil disabilities ordinarily imposed […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Animal” means any bird or mammal or any part, egg, offspring, or dead body part of any bird or mammal. (3) “Hunt” means to pursue, capture, kill, gig, trap, shoot, or attempt to pursue, capture, kill, gig, trap, or shoot, or in any manner reduce any […]
(a) If a park police officer apprehends a person for violating any law punishable as a misdemeanor under § 17–209 of this subtitle, the officer may prepare and sign a written citation. (b) A citation issued under subsection (a) of this section shall include: (1) a notice to appear in court; (2) the name and address of the person […]
The Commission may assign living quarters in a house or building in its jurisdiction to a person: (1) connected with the Commission; and (2) having the duties of caretaker or supervisory attention over the house or building.
(a) The Commission may: (1) except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, name and rename any street or highway and number and renumber the houses in the regional district if each new number or change of number is reported to the owner or occupant of the building for the purpose of: (i) correcting mistakes; (ii) removing confusion […]
(a) (1) If in the Commission’s judgment it is necessary to provide for flood control in the metropolitan district, the Commission may condemn land and easements necessary in the construction of levees and other flood control works. (2) The condemnation proceedings shall be in accordance with the general powers provided in this division. (3) The Commission may assume all […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “High performance building” means a building that: (i) meets or exceeds the current version of the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System Silver rating; or (ii) achieves at least a comparable numeric rating according to a nationally recognized, […]
