720 LAWS OF MARYLAND [CH. 389

220. (a) The County Commissioners are hereby vested
with such duties and powers as may be necessary and ad-
visable for the proper administration of this sub-title and
of such zoning regulations as they may adopt under the
provisions of this sub-title, including the power to make
general exceptions to permit continuance of existing uses
and to permit limited trade or commercial uses of desig-
nated streets or blocks within residence areas and includ-
ing the power to summon and compel the attendance of
witnesses. Prior to the commencement of construction
work on [ony] any new buildings or structures of any kind
within the limits of St. Mary's County, the person, firm or
corporation so constructing shall apply to the County
Commissioners for a permit [, and shall pay a fee of One
Dollar ($1.00) therefor].

The County Commissioners may, in their discretion, de-
termine whether it shall be necessary for such person, firm
or corporation to obtain a permit. If the County Com-
missioners determine that a permit shall be required, the
fee for such permit shall be determined by the County
Commissioners.

(b) Any person, firm or corporation who is convicted of
violating any of the provisions of Sub-section (a) of this
.section shall be punished by payment of a fine of Fifty
Dollars ($50.00).

SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That this Act shall
take effect June 1, 1953.

Approved April 6, 1953.

CHAPTER 389
(House Bill 738)

AN ACT to repeal and re-enact, with amendments, Section
20 of Chapter 142 of the Acts of 1949, authorizing the
Mayor and Town Council of Forest Heights in Prince
George's County to construct and equip a Community
Building, relating to the use of said Building, providing

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