Maryland Statutes
Part III - Statewide Zoning Laws
Section 22-120 - Effect of Statewide Zoning -- in Planning Commissions or Board of Appeals

Within the regional district, any power granted to a planning commission or board of appeals under Division I of this article shall be construed as vested exclusively in and may be exercised only by:
        (1)    the Commission; or
        (2)    the board of appeals created or authorized by this title.