Section 9-802 - Construction of subtitle. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-802. Construction of subtitle.
 

(a)  Powers granted by subtitle.- The powers granted by this subtitle are: 

(1) Supplemental to the powers granted by any general, special, or local law; and 

(2) Not restricted by any debt or tax rate limitation in any general law, local law, or municipal charter. 

(b)  Development of sewerage facility.- Any municipality may engage in the development of any sewerage facility under this subtitle regardless of any general, special, or local law that: 

(1) Provides for the development of similar facilities; 

(2) Requires approval by the voters of any municipality for the development of the sewerage facility; or 

(3) Contains any other requirements, restrictions, limitations, or provisions regarding the development of the sewerage facility. 

(c)  Issuance of bonds.- Any municipality may issue bonds under this subtitle to finance the development of any sewerage facility regardless of: 

(1) Any general, special, or local law that provides for the issuance of bonds for similar purposes; 

(2) Any general, special, or local law that requires approval by the voters of the municipality for the issuance of bonds; 

(3) An unfavorable vote by the voters of the municipality if the Department or a court of competent jurisdiction has ordered the development of the sanitary facility; or 

(4) Any other requirements, restrictions, limitations, or other provisions contained in any general, special, or local law. 

(d)  Inconsistent provisions.- If any provision of this subtitle is inconsistent with any general, special, or local law, the provision of this subtitle controls. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 442; 1982, ch. 240, § 2.]