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§ 1-1317. Regulation of amateur radio station antenna structures

West's Annotated Code of MarylandLocal GovernmentEffective: October 1, 2022

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 13. Miscellaneous (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2022
MD Code, Local Government, § 1-1317
§ 1-1317. Regulation of amateur radio station antenna structures
Currentness
“Amateur radio” defined
(a) In this section, “amateur radio” means the use of a radio frequency spectrum for purposes of noncommercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, private recreation, radiosport, contesting, or emergency communication by a duly authorized person interested in radioelectric practice with a purely personal aim and without pecuniary interest.
Application of section
(b) This section applies to all counties and municipalities.
Intent of legislature
(c) It is the intent of the General Assembly to codify the provisions of 47 C.F.R. § 97.15 concerning the Federal Communications Commission's preemption of local ordinances regulating amateur radio station antenna structures.
County or municipal ordinance regulating amateur radio station antenna structures
(d) A county or municipal ordinance regulating amateur radio station antenna structures:
(1) may not preclude amateur radio communications;
(2) shall reasonably accommodate amateur radio communications; and
(3) shall constitute the minimum practicable regulation to accomplish the legitimate purpose of the ordinance.

Credits

Added by Acts 2022, c. 638, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2022.
MD Code, Local Government, § 1-1317, MD LOCAL GOVT § 1-1317
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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