§ 5-705.1. Obstruction lighting system restrictions
West's Annotated Code of MarylandTransportation
MD Code, Transportation, § 5-705.1
§ 5-705.1. Obstruction lighting system restrictions
(a) In this section, “governing body of a political subdivision” means the Baltimore County Council or the County Commissioners of Carroll County.
(b) If a tower located in Baltimore County or Carroll County is equipped with a fully operational replacement obstruction lighting system that meets applicable State and federal aviation regulations, the governing body of that political subdivision may order the owner of a television or radio transmitting tower that is equipped with a pulsating high intensity white light system, as defined in Federal Communications Commission regulations, to cease nighttime operation of the pulsating high intensity white light system.
(c) A governing body of a political subdivision may issue an order described under subsection (b) of this section only after a public hearing conducted by the governing body.
(d) A governing body that conducts a public hearing under this section shall:
(e) The governing body of a political subdivision or a joint board established under Subtitle 6 of this title, shall hold a public hearing under subsection (b) of this section on the petition of at least 50 individuals who:
(f) A political subdivision may grant to an owner who is required to cease operation of a pulsating high intensity white light system under this section, not more than 180 days to convert the pulsating high intensity white light system to a system utilizing red aviation obstruction lights or a dual lighting system as defined in Federal Communications Commission regulations, and which are consistent with other applicable State and federal aviation regulations.
Credits
Added by Acts 1986, c. 859. Amended by Acts 1991, c. 55, § 1; Acts 2001, c. 29, § 6, eff. April 10, 2001.
MD Code, Transportation, § 5-705.1, MD TRANS § 5-705.1
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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