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MD HB663

MD HB663
Local Government - Regulation of Amateur Radio Station Antenna Structures


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Introduced
01/22/2021
In Committee
02/26/2021
Crossed Over
02/25/2021
Passed
Dead
04/12/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Declaring the intent of the General Assembly to codify a certain federal regulation concerning preemption of local regulation of amateur radio station antenna structures; requiring that an ordinance adopted by a county or municipality to regulate amateur radio station antenna structures may not preclude amateur radio communications, must accommodate amateur radio communications, and must constitute the minimum practicable regulation to accomplish the purpose of the ordinance; applying the Act to all counties and municipalities; etc.

AI Summary

This bill codifies federal regulations preempting local government regulation of amateur radio station antenna structures. It requires that any county or municipal ordinance regulating such structures must not preclude amateur radio communications, must reasonably accommodate them, and must be the minimum regulation necessary to accomplish the ordinance's legitimate purpose. The bill applies to all counties and municipalities in Maryland.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m. (on 03/10/2021)

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