Ch. 5

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

deletion for consideration by the General Assembly.

In subsection (c)(2) of this section, the reference to a "public hearing" is
substituted for the former reference to "giving an opportunity for hearing
any protest[s] or objection[s]" for clarity.

Also in subsection (c)(2) of this section, the reference to copies of the
"proposal" is substituted for the former references to "such proposed code,
ordinance or resolution" and "such proposed ordinances or resolutions" for
brevity and consistency.

In subsection (c)(2)(i) of this section, the reference to the "administrative
officer of the county" is substituted for the former reference to the "clerk to
the county commissioners" for accuracy and conformity with subsection
(e)(2) of this section.

In subsection (d) of this section, the former reference to "the corporate
limits of" a municipal corporation is deleted as surplusage.

Also in subsection (d) of this section, the former reference to a municipal
corporation that "may adopt" a fire prevention code is deleted as
meaningless. The Public Safety Article Review Committee notes this
deletion for consideration by the General Assembly.

In subsection (e)(2) and (3) of this section, the reference to a "fire
prevention code" is substituted for the former references to an "ordinance"
arid "resolution" for clarity and consistency throughout this section.

Defined term: "County" § 1-101

9-702. INSPECTIONS AND PLAN REVIEW.

(A)     "PLAN REVIEW" DEFINED.

IN THIS SECTION, "PLAN REVIEW" HAS THE MEANING STATED IN § 6-308 OF THIS
ARTICLE.

(B)     SCOPE OF SECTION.

(1)     THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO:

(I)      A COUNTY THAT HAS ADOPTED A COMPREHENSIVE
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FIRE PREVENTION CODE AS THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE
OF THE COUNTY; OR

(II)     A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION THAT HAS ADOPTED A
COMPREHENSIVE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FIRE PREVENTION CODE AS THE FIRE
PREVENTION CODE OF THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION.

(2)      THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO AN INSPECTION OR PLAN
REVIEW THAT IS NOT WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF OR IS NOT CONDUCTED BY:

(I) THE COUNTY FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU OR OFFICE OF
COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL; OR

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