Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - General Provisions
Section 1-206 - Required Education

(a)    (1)    In this subsection, “planning commission” includes a planning commission or board established under:
            (i)    Title 2 of this article;
            (ii)    Division II of this article; or
            (iii)    Title 10 of the Local Government Article.
        (2)    Within 6 months after appointment to a planning commission, a member shall complete an education course that includes education on:
            (i)    the role of the comprehensive plan;
            (ii)    if applicable, proper standards for special exceptions and variances; and
            (iii)    the local jurisdiction’s local laws and regulations relating to zoning, planned development, subdivision, and other land use matters.
        (3)    The failure of a member to complete an education course under this subsection may not:
            (i)    invalidate a decision of the planning commission; or
            (ii)    be construed to create a private cause of action by any person.
    (b)    (1)    In this subsection, “board of appeals” includes a board of appeals established under:
            (i)    Title 4, Subtitle 3 of this article;
            (ii)    § 10–403 of this article;
            (iii)    Division II of this article; or
            (iv)    Title 10 of the Local Government Article.
        (2)    Within 6 months after appointment to a board of appeals, a member shall complete an education course that includes education on:
            (i)    the role of the comprehensive plan;
            (ii)    proper standards for special exceptions and variances; and
            (iii)    the local jurisdiction’s local laws and regulations relating to zoning, planned development, subdivision, and other land use matters.
        (3)    The failure of a member to complete an education course under this subsection may not:
            (i)    invalidate a decision of the board; or
            (ii)    be construed to create a private cause of action by any person.