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§ 5-305. Intervention in land use, development, or construction proceedings

West's Annotated Code of MarylandState Finance and Procurement

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
State Finance and Procurement
Division I. State Finance [Titles 1-10a] (Refs & Annos)
Title 5. State Planning (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. General Authority and Responsibilities of Department (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, State Finance and Procurement, § 5-305
§ 5-305. Intervention in land use, development, or construction proceedings
Currentness
In general
(a) With respect to any administrative, judicial, or other proceeding in the State concerning land use, development, or construction, the Department has the right to:
(1) intervene as a party; or
(2) file a formal statement expressing the views of the Department and any other unit of the State government concerning environmental or economic impact.
Rules of procedure and law
(b) The Department may intervene only in accordance with the rules of procedure and law that apply to the proceeding.
Standing
(c) After intervening, the Department has the standing and all the rights of a party in interest or an aggrieved party, including all rights of judicial review and appeal.
Notification of department
(d) The Department and the governing body of each local subdivision shall establish procedures for notifying the Department of each application for zoning, a permit, or authority to use, develop, or construct on land, whenever the application:
(1) has more than local impact; and
(2) is of substantial State or regional interest.

Credits

Added by Acts 1985, c. 11, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1985. Amended by Acts 1989, c. 540, § 1; Acts 2000, c. 209, § 2, eff. July 1, 2000.
Formerly Art. 88C, § 2.
MD Code, State Finance and Procurement, § 5-305, MD STATE FIN & PROC § 5-305
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 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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