§ 9-802. Construction of subtitle

MD Env Code § 9-802 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    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)    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)    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)    If any provision of this subtitle is inconsistent with any general, special, or local law, the provision of this subtitle controls.