§5–606.

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MD Code › Article gsf › Title 5 › Subtitle 6 › Section 5-606

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(a) The Plan may not be used to deny:

(1) a State–issued permit; or

(2) State funding:

(i) mandated by statute or regulation; or

(ii) provided for in the State operating budget or capital budget.

(b) The Plan does not:

(1) supersede any State statute or regulation;

(2) supersede any local ordinance or regulation;

(3) affect the delegation of planning and zoning powers granted by the State to local jurisdictions under Division II, Title 9, Subtitles 2 or 3, Title 10, or Title 11 of the Local Government Article and Division I of the Land Use Article; or

(4) overturn or prevent a decision of a local jurisdiction to fund a project.

(c) The Plan may not require a local government to change or alter a local ordinance, regulation, or comprehensive plan.

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