2009 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1444

File Code: Local Government - Generally
Sponsored By:
Delegate Dwyer
Entitled:
Planning and Zoning - Wireless Telecommunications Towers - Structural Requirements

Synopsis:

Making a specified provision of law applicable to charter counties and Baltimore City; prohibiting a local governing body from issuing a permit, variance, special exception, or other certification or approval required for the location, erection, or operation of a wireless telecommunications tower within 25 miles of the Chesapeake Bay unless the tower is constructed to provide a safe nesting place for birds or to prevent birds from nesting without causing the birds harm; defining a term; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
2/26
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Birds
Chesapeake Bay
Conservation -see also- Soil Conservation
Counties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties
Equipment -see also- Motor Vehicle Equipment
Licenses -see also- Alcoholic Bev Lic; Drivers` Licenses
Telecommunications -see also- Telephones
Zoning and Planning

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - 66B Land Use
( 1.00 , 1.00 , 1.02 , 2.13 , 7.06 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Not available at this time
Amendments: None offered