HARRY HUGHES, Governor

1813

In paragraph (l)(i) of this subsection, "that can" is
substituted for "used or useful or having the present
capacity for future use", for brevity.

Paragraph (2)(xvi) is new language added to conform to
similar references in other definitions of this
subtitle.

In paragraph (3) of this subsection, the former word
"easements" is deleted as included in the words
"property right".

The former reference to parts of a water system "that
the authority considers to be necessary or convenient
for the operation of the water system" is deleted, to
remove any substantive provisions from this definition
that is provided for elsewhere in this subtitle. As
to the substantive powers of an authority in this
regard, see §§ 9-905(3) and 9-917(1) of this subtitle.

The only other changes are in style.

9-902. CONSTRUCTION OF SUBTITLE.

(A)  FULL AND COMPLETE AUTHORITY; LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION.

TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS SUBTITLE, THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBTITLE:

(1)  ARE FULL AND COMPLETE AUTHORITY WITHOUT REGARD TO
THE PROVISIONS OF ANY OTHER LAW; AND

(2)  SHALL BE LIBERALLY CONSTRUED.

(B)  DEPARTMENTAL POWERS.

HOWEVER, THIS SUBTITLE DOES NOT RESTRICT THE CONTROL THAT
THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE AND THE DEPARTMENT. OF
NATURAL RESOURCES MAY EXERCISE OVER AN AUTHORITY.

(C)  ADDITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE METHOD; SUPPLEMENTAL AND
ADDITIONAL POWERS.

THIS SUBTITLE:

(1)  PROVIDES AN ADDITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO
ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS SUBTITLE;

(2)  IS SUPPLEMENTAL AND ADDITIONAL TO POWERS
CONTAINED IN OTHER LAWS; AND

(3) DOES NOT DEROGATE ANY EXISTING POWER.