§ 12-202. Maryland Accessibility Code
West's Annotated Code of MarylandPublic SafetyEffective: July 1, 2019
Effective: July 1, 2019
MD Code, Public Safety, § 12-202
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 83B, § 6-102
§ 12-202. Maryland Accessibility Code
(b)(1) The Department shall adopt by regulation a State building code to make buildings and facilities accessible and usable by individuals with physical disabilities to the extent feasible.
(c) The Maryland Accessibility Code1 shall be enforced by local jurisdictions or any other governmental units with authority over buildings or facilities.
(d) The Department:
(e) In addition to any other penalty for a violation of the Maryland Accessibility Code, the Department shall investigate to determine if a violation exists.
(f)(1) If the Department determines that a violation of the Maryland Accessibility Code exists, the Department may resolve any issue related to the violation by mediation and conciliation.
(2) In addition, the Department may bring an action for equitable or other appropriate relief in a court in the jurisdiction in which the violation occurred, including an action to enjoin the construction, renovation, or occupancy of a building or facility that violates the Maryland Accessibility Code.
(g) The Attorney General may prosecute civil cases that arise under this section that are referred to the Attorney General by the Department.
(h)(1) The Department shall cooperate with and provide technical assistance to the Commission on Civil Rights concerning an action brought by the Commission on Civil Rights to enforce § 20-705 or § 20-706 of the State Government Article.
(i)(1) A person may not willfully violate the Maryland Accessibility Code.
(j)(1) This subsection does not apply to an aggrieved individual who has an existing private right of action against a housing authority to enforce accessibility requirements under:
(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, an occupant, a dependent of an occupant, or a prospective tenant who otherwise meets the requirements for tenancy may commence a civil action in the District Court or circuit court to obtain relief for a violation of the Maryland Accessibility Code with regard to a building of four or more dwelling units that:
Credits
Added by Acts 2003, c. 5, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2009, c. 121, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009; Acts 2010, c. 363, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2010; Acts 2010, c. 364, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2010; Acts 2011, c. 580, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2011; Acts 2013, c. 410, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013; Acts 2018, c. 673, § 1, eff. July 1, 2018; Acts 2019, c. 8, § 5.
Footnotes
COMAR 05.02.02.01 et seq.
MD Code, Public Safety, § 12-202, MD PUBLIC SAFETY § 12-202
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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