ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor

Ch. 5

division of the Department" is deleted for brevity because divisions of the
Department are included in the general reference to the "Department".

Also in subsection (b)(1) of this section, the former phrase "for the purpose
of developing rules and regulations" is deleted for clarity and brevity.

In the introductory language of subsection (b)(2) of this section, the former
reference to "rules" is deleted as included in the reference to "regulations".
See General Revisor's Note to article.

In subsection (b)(2)(i) of this section, the reference to the "Governor's
Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities" is substituted for
the former reference to the "Governor's Committee for Employment of the
Handicapped" to reflect the current name of the committee.

In subsection (c) of this section, the reference to the "Maryland
Accessibility Code" is substituted for the former reference to the "Code" for
clarity and consistency throughout this section. Similarly, in subsection
(d)(1) and (2) of this section, the reference to the "Maryland Accessibility
Code" is substituted for the former reference to the "Disability Code".
Similarly, in subsection (e) of this section, the reference to the "Maryland
Accessibility Code" is substituted for the former reference to the "State
building code for the handicapped". Similarly, in subsections (f)(2) and
(i)(l) of this section, the reference to the "Maryland Accessibility Code" is
substituted for the former reference to the "Maryland Building Code for
the Handicapped".

Also in subsection (c) of this section, the reference to "governmental units"
is substituted for the former reference to "public agencies" for consistency
with similar provisions in this and other revised articles of the Code.

In subsections (e), (f)(1), (2), and (3), and (g) of this section, the reference to
the "Department" is substituted for the former reference to the "Secretary"
for consistency throughout this section and this subtitle.

In subsection (f)(1) of this section, the reference to a violation of the
"Maryland Accessibility Code" is added for clarity.

Defined term: "Person" § 1-101

12-203. MINIMUM LIABILITY CODE.

(A)     "DEPARTMENT" DEFINED.

IN THIS SECTION, "DEPARTMENT" MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

(B)     LOCAL HOUSING CODE REQUIRED.

EACH POLITICAL SUBDIVISION SHALL ADOPT BY REGULATION A LOCAL
HOUSING CODE THAT SETS MINIMUM PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS FOR
HOUSING IN THE SUBDIVISION.

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