2013 Maryland Code
LAND USE
§ 1-206 - Required education [Effective until October 1, 2013].

§1-206.

(a) (1) In this subsection, “planning commission” includes a planning commission or board established under:

(i) Title 2 of this article;

(ii) Division II of this article; or

(iii) Article 25A of the Code.

(2) Within 6 months after appointment to a planning commission, a member shall complete an education course that includes education on:

(i) the role of the comprehensive plan;

(ii) if applicable, proper standards for special exceptions and variances; and

(iii) the local jurisdiction’s local laws and regulations relating to zoning, planned development, subdivision, and other land use matters.

(3) The failure of a member to complete an education course under this subsection may not:

(i) invalidate a decision of the planning commission; or

(ii) be construed to create a private cause of action by any person.

(b) (1) In this subsection, “board of appeals” includes a board of appeals established under:

(i) Title 4, Subtitle 3 of this article;

(ii) § 10-403 of this article;

(iii) Division II of this article; or

(iv) Article 25A of the Code.

(2) Within 6 months after appointment to a board of appeals, a member shall complete an education course that includes education on:

(i) the role of the comprehensive plan;

(ii) proper standards for special exceptions and variances; and

(iii) the local jurisdiction’s local laws and regulations relating to zoning, planned development, subdivision, and other land use matters.

(3) The failure of a member to complete an education course under this subsection may not:

(i) invalidate a decision of the board; or

(ii) be construed to create a private cause of action by any person.

§ 1-206 - Required education [Effective October 1, 20013].

(a) Planning commissions. --

(1) In this subsection, "planning commission" includes a planning commission or board established under:

(i) Title 2 of this article;

(ii) Division II of this article; or

(iii) Title 10 of the Local Government Article.

(2) Within 6 months after appointment to a planning commission, a member shall complete an education course that includes education on:

(i) the role of the comprehensive plan;

(ii) if applicable, proper standards for special exceptions and variances; and

(iii) the local jurisdiction's local laws and regulations relating to zoning, planned development, subdivision, and other land use matters.

(3) The failure of a member to complete an education course under this subsection may not:

(i) invalidate a decision of the planning commission; or

(ii) be construed to create a private cause of action by any person.

(b) Boards of appeals. --

(1) In this subsection, "board of appeals" includes a board of appeals established under:

(i) Title 4, Subtitle 3 of this article;

(ii) § 10-403 of this article;

(iii) Division II of this article; or

(iv) Title 10 of the Local Government Article.

(2) Within 6 months after appointment to a board of appeals, a member shall complete an education course that includes education on:

(i) the role of the comprehensive plan;

(ii) proper standards for special exceptions and variances; and

(iii) the local jurisdiction's local laws and regulations relating to zoning, planned development, subdivision, and other land use matters.

(3) The failure of a member to complete an education course under this subsection may not:

(i) invalidate a decision of the board; or

(ii) be construed to create a private cause of action by any person.