Maryland § 5-302
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-302, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-302.
(a) (1) The governing body of a municipality that provides residential street service may make an agreement with a private community that qualifies under paragraph (2) of this subsection concerning:
(i) the provision of residential street service to the private community by the municipality; or
(ii) instead of providing residential street service, the reimbursement to the private community of an amount not to exceed the cost that the municipality would incur to provide residential street service.
(2) The governing body of a municipality may make an agreement under this section with a private community that:
(i) lies wholly or partly in the municipality; and
(ii) has at least one–quarter mile of roadway.
(b) An agreement entered into under this section may require the private community to:
(1) pay any insurance rider that the municipality requires to enable vehicles owned or contracted by the municipality to operate on a roadway in the private community; and
(2) regarding a roadway in the private community that is to be used to provide residential street service:
(i) allow the roadway to be dedicated to public use; and
(ii) unless maintenance of the roadway is provided by the municipality, maintain the roadway at a level of service satisfactory to the municipality.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-302
What does Maryland Code § 5-302 cover?
Section 5-302 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 § 5-302?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 5-302 apply to my situation?
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