Maryland § 1-401
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 1-401, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-401.
(a) Except as provided in this section, this division does not apply to charter counties.
(b) The following provisions of this division apply to a charter county:
(1) this subtitle, including Parts II and III (Charter county – Comprehensive plans);
(2) § 1–101(l), (m), and (o) (Definitions – “Plan”, “Priority funding area”, and “Sensitive area”);
(3) § 1–201 (Visions);
(4) § 1–206 (Required education);
(5) § 1–207 (Annual report – In general);
(6) § 1–208 (Annual report – Measures and indicators);
(7) Title 1, Subtitle 3 (Consistency);
(8) Title 1, Subtitle 5 (Growth Tiers);
(9) § 4–104(c) (Limitations – Bicycle parking);
(10) § 4–104(d) (Limitations – Manufactured homes and modular dwellings);
(11) § 4–208 (Exceptions – Maryland Accessibility Code);
(12) § 4–210 (Permits and variances – Solar panels);
(13) § 4–211 (Change in zoning classification – Energy generating systems);
(14) § 4–212 (Agritourism);
(15) § 4–213 (Alcohol production);
(16) § 4–214 (Agricultural alcohol production);
(17) § 4–215 (Pollinator–friendly vegetation management);
(18) § 4–216 (Limitations – Family child care homes and large family child care homes);
(19) Title 4, Subtitle 5 (Accessory Dwelling Units);
(20) § 5–102(d) (Subdivision regulations – Burial sites);
(21) § 5–104 (Major subdivision – Review);
(22) Title 7, Subtitle 1 (Development Mechanisms);
(23) Title 7, Subtitle 2 (Transfer of Development Rights);
(24) except in Montgomery County or Prince George’s County, Title 7, Subtitle 3 (Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements);
(25) Title 7, Subtitle 4 (Inclusionary Zoning);
(26) Title 7, Subtitle 5 (Housing Expansion and Affordability);
(27) § 8–401 (Conversion of overhead facilities);
(28) for Baltimore County only, Title 9, Subtitle 3 (Single–County Provisions – Baltimore County);
(29) for Frederick County only, Title 9, Subtitle 10 (Single–County Provisions – Frederick County);
(30) for Howard County only, Title 9, Subtitle 13 (Single–County Provisions – Howard County);
(31) for Talbot County only, Title 9, Subtitle 18 (Single–County Provisions – Talbot County); and
(32) Title 11, Subtitle 2 (Civil Penalty).
(c) This section supersedes any inconsistent provision of Division II of this article.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 1-401
What does Maryland Code § 1-401 cover?
Section 1-401 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 1-401?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 1-401 apply to my situation?
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