§ 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.

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