§ 7-301. Definitions.

   (a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

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   This subsection formerly was Art. 66B, § 13.01(a)(1).

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   The only change is in style.

(b) Development rights and responsibilities agreement. -- "Development rights and responsibilities agreement" or "agreement" means an agreement between a local governing body and a person having a legal or equitable interest in real property to establish conditions under which development may proceed for a specified time.

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   This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 66B, § 1.00(d) and 13.01(a)(2).

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   The defined term "local governing body" is substituted for the former reference to a "governmental body of a jurisdiction" for brevity and clarity.

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   "Development"                                                        § 1-101

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   "Development rights and responsibilities agreement"                  § 7-301

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   "Local governing body"                                               § 7-301

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   "Person"                                                             § 1-101 **

(c) Local governing body. -- "Local governing body" means the legislative body, the local executive, or other elected governmental body that has zoning powers under this division.

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   This subsection formerly was Art. 66B, § 13.01(a)(3).

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   The word "local" is added to the defined term "governing body" for clarity.

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   The only other changes are in style.

"Legislative body"                                                      § 1-101
 
   "Local executive"                                                    § 1-101

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(d) Public principal. -- "Public principal" means the governmental entity of a local jurisdiction that has been granted the authority to enter agreements under § 7-302(a) of this subtitle.

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   This subsection formerly was Art. 66B, § 13.01(a)(4).

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   The only change is in style.

"Agreement"                                                             § 1-101
 
   "Local jurisdiction"                                                 § 1-101

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 66B, § 1.00(d), 13.01(a)(1)-(4); 2012, ch. 426, § 2.