Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
LAND USE |
DIVISION I. SINGLE-JURISDICTION PLANNING AND ZONING. |
TITLE 11. ENFORCEMENT. |
SUBTITLE 2. CIVIL PENALTY. |
§ 11-204. Election to stand trial.
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(a) Notice of intention to stand trial. -- A person who receives a citation may elect to stand trial for the violation by filing a notice of intention to stand trial with the zoning official at least 5 business days before the date set forth in the citation for the payment of fines.
(b) Notice to District Court. -- After receiving a notice of intention to stand trial, the zoning official shall forward the notice, with a copy of the citation, to the District Court having venue.
(c) Trial assignment. -- After receiving the citation and notice, the District Court shall:
(1) schedule the case for trial; and
(2) notify the defendant of the trial date.