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§ 1-703. Public transportation

West's Annotated Code of MarylandLocal GovernmentEffective: October 1, 2013

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Local Government (Refs & Annos)
Division I. Definitions; General Provisions [Titles 1-3] (Refs & Annos)
Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 7. Limits on Competition; Franchises (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2013
MD Code, Local Government, § 1-703
Formerly cited as MD CODE, Art. 23A, § 2A; MD CODE, Art. 25, § 3; MD CODE, Art. 25, § 3D; MD CODE, Art. 25A, § 5A; MD CODE, Art. 25B, § 13B
§ 1-703. Public transportation
Currentness
Legislative policy
(a) It is the policy of the State to authorize each county and municipality to displace or limit competition in the area of public transportation to:
(1) provide adequate, economical, and efficient transportation services;
(2) protect against excessive and inconsistent prices for transportation services;
(3) conserve energy and reduce accidents, air pollution, congestion, and traffic hazards through public transportation;
(4) encourage its use by contributing capital and operating funds so that transportation may be provided at the lowest cost; and
(5) promote the general welfare by providing a comprehensive transportation system.
Authority
(b) Notwithstanding any anticompetitive effect, a county or municipality may:
(1)(i) grant one or more franchises for transportation services on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis;
(ii) impose franchise fees;
(iii) establish rates applicable to the franchise; and
(iv) adopt rules, regulations, and licensing requirements for the operation of the franchise; or
(2) operate a public transportation system on an exclusive basis, including:
(i) establishing rates for the public transportation system; and
(ii) adopting rules and regulations for the operation of the public transportation system.

Credits

Added by Acts 2013, c. 119, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.
MD Code, Local Government, § 1-703, MD LOCAL GOVT § 1-703
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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