Section 10-503 - Scope of subtitle; administrative function meetings. - Maryland Statutes

§ 10-503. Scope of subtitle; administrative function meetings.
 

(a)  Not applicable.- Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, this subtitle does not apply to: 

(1) a public body when it is carrying out: 

(i) an administrative function; 

(ii) a judicial function; or 

(iii) a quasi-judicial function; or 

(2) a chance encounter, social gathering, or other occasion that is not intended to circumvent this subtitle. 

(b)  Applicable.- The provisions of this subtitle apply to a public body when it is meeting to consider: 

(1) granting a license or permit; or 

(2) a special exception, variance, conditional use, zoning classification, the enforcement of any zoning law or regulation, or any other zoning matter. 

(c)  Requirements for administrative function meeting not open to public.- If a public body recesses an open session to carry out an administrative function in a meeting that is not open to the public, the minutes for the public body's next meeting shall include: 

(1) a statement of the date, time, place, and persons present at the administrative function meeting; and 

(2) a phrase or sentence identifying the subject matter discussed at the administrative function meeting. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 76A, §§ 8, 9; 1984, ch. 284, § 1; ch. 285, § 8; 1991, ch. 655; 2006, ch. 584.]