Maryland § 4-304

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-304, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4-304.

    (a)    A board of appeals shall adopt rules in accordance with any local law adopted under this division.

    (b)    A member of a board of appeals shall recuse himself or herself from participating in a matter in which the member may have a conflict of interest or an appearance of a conflict of interest.

    (c)    (1)    (i)    A board of appeals shall make a recording of all proceedings with a contemporaneous written record showing the vote of each member on each question or the member’s absence or failure to vote.

            (ii)    1.    A board of appeals shall immediately file the recording of its proceedings in the office of the board.

                2.    The recording shall be a public record.

        (2)    If a recording or a transcript of a recording is not prepared in the normal course of the board’s proceedings, the party who requests a copy of the recording or its transcript shall pay the cost of preparing the recording or transcript.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 4-304

What does Maryland Code § 4-304 cover?

Section 4-304 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 § 4-304?

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Is this the official text of Maryland law?

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How does Maryland § 4-304 apply to my situation?

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