§ 1-206
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§1–206.
(1)In this subsection, “planning commission” includes a planning commission or board established under:
(i)Title 2 of this article;
(ii)Division II of this article; or
(iii)Title 10 of the Local Government Article.
(2)Within 6 months after appointment to a planning commission, a member shall complete an education course that includes education on:
(i)the role of the comprehensive plan;
(ii)if applicable, proper standards for special exceptions and variances; and
(iii)the local jurisdiction’s local laws and regulations relating to zoning, planned development, subdivision, and other land use matters.
(3)The failure of a member to complete an education course under this subsection may not:
(i)invalidate a decision of the planning commission; or
(ii)be construed to create a private cause of action by any person.
(1)In this subsection, “board of appeals” includes a board of appeals established under:
(i)Title 4, Subtitle 3 of this article;
(ii)§ 10–403 of this article;
(iii)Division II of this article; or
(iv)Title 10 of the Local Government Article.
(2)Within 6 months after appointment to a board of appeals, a member shall complete an education course that includes education on:
(i)the role of the comprehensive plan;
(ii)proper standards for special exceptions and variances; and
(iii)the local jurisdiction’s local laws and regulations relating to zoning, planned development, subdivision, and other land use matters.
(3)The failure of a member to complete an education course under this subsection may not:
(i)invalidate a decision of the board; or
(ii)be construed to create a private cause of action by any person.