2013 Maryland Code
STATE GOVERNMENT
§ 10-503 - Scope of subtitle; administrative function meetings.

§10-503.

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, this subtitle does not apply to:

(1) a public body when it is carrying out:

(i) an administrative function;

(ii) a judicial function; or

(iii) a quasi-judicial function; or

(2) a chance encounter, social gathering, or other occasion that is not intended to circumvent this subtitle.

(b) The provisions of this subtitle apply to a public body when it is meeting to consider:

(1) granting a license or permit; or

(2) a special exception, variance, conditional use, zoning classification, the enforcement of any zoning law or regulation, or any other zoning matter.

(c) If a public body recesses an open session to carry out an administrative function in a meeting that is not open to the public, the minutes for the public body’s next meeting shall include:

(1) a statement of the date, time, place, and persons present at the administrative function meeting; and

(2) a phrase or sentence identifying the subject matter discussed at the administrative function meeting.