Ch. 92

LAWS OF MARYLAND

Section 16(c)

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1986 Replacement Volume and 1987 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article 44A - Housing Authorities

8E.

(A)  (1) IN THIS SECTION THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE
MEANINGS INDICATED.

(2)  "HOUSING OR HOUSING PROJECT" MEANS AN UNDERTAKING
OR PROJECT, OR A PORTION OF IT, INCLUDING LANDS, BUILDINGS, AND
IMPROVEMENTS, REAL, MIXED, AND PERSONAL PROPERTIES, OR AN
INTEREST IN THEM THAT IS PLANNED, ACQUIRED, OWNED, DEVELOPED,
CONSTRUCTED, RECONSTRUCTED, REHABILITATED, OR IMPROVED FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PROVIDING DWELLING ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS OF
ELIGIBLE INCOME, STREETS, ROADS, SEWERAGE, AND WATERLINES, AND
OTHER SUPPORTING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FACILITIES INTENDED FOR
COMMERCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL, COMMUNITY, OR
OTHER CIVIC PURPOSES AS MAY BE DEEMED NECESSARY FOR SOUND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

(3)  "PERSONS OF ELIGIBLE INCOME" MEANS PERSONS WHO
INDIVIDUALLY OR AS PART OF A FAMILY UNIT LACK SUFFICIENT INCOME
OR ASSETS TO ENABLE THEM, WITHOUT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, TO LIVE
IN DECENT, SAFE, AND SANITARY DWELLINGS WITHOUT OVERCROWDING.

(B)  (1) THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF QUEEN ANNE'S
COUNTY SHALL:

(I)  ADOPT POLICIES, REGULATIONS, OR AMENDMENTS
THAT ARE NECESSARY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF:

1.  FEDERALLY OR STATE ASSISTED HOUSING
PROGRAMS; AND

2.  LOCALLY FUNDED HOUSING PROGRAMS
UNDERTAKEN PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE;

(II)  ESTABLISH AN UPPER INCOME LIMIT;

(III)  IN THE CASE OF SPECIAL PROJECTS, THE
COMMISSION MAY ESTABLISH EXCEPTIONS TO THE UPPER INCOME LIMITS;
AND

(IV)  REVIEW AND APPROVE ALL PROJECTS PROPOSED
BY THE QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY PRIOR TO
COMMENCEMENT OF THE PROJECT.

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