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§ 2-124. Unreasonable limitations on location and use of portable basketball apparatus

West's Annotated Code of MarylandReal PropertyEffective: October 1, 2021

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Real Property (Refs & Annos)
Title 2. Rules of Construction (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2021
MD Code, Real Property, § 2-124
§ 2-124. Unreasonable limitations on location and use of portable basketball apparatus
Currentness
Definitions
(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Portable basketball apparatus” means a portable apparatus or device designed for recreational use in conjunction with the game of basketball.
(3) “Restriction on use” includes any covenant, restriction, or condition contained in:
(i) A deed;
(ii) A declaration;
(iii) A contract;
(iv) The bylaws or rules of a condominium or homeowners association;
(v) A security instrument; or
(vi) Any other instrument affecting:
1. The transfer or sale of real property; or
2. Any other interest in real property.
In general
(b)(1) A restriction on use regarding land use may not impose or act to impose an unreasonable limitation on the location and use of a portable basketball apparatus, provided that the property owner owns or has the right to exclusive use of the area in which placement and use of the portable basketball apparatus is to occur.
(2) For purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection, an unreasonable limitation includes a limitation that:
(i) Significantly increases the cost of using a portable basketball apparatus; or
(ii) Significantly decreases the ability to use a portable basketball apparatus as designed and intended.
Historic property; exception
(c) This section does not apply to a restriction on use on historic property that is listed in, or determined by the Director of the Maryland Historical Trust to be eligible for inclusion in, the Maryland Register of Historic Properties.

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Added by Acts 2021, c. 143, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2021.
MD Code, Real Property, § 2-124, MD REAL PROP § 2-124
Current with legislation effective through October 1, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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