Maryland Expands Smart Growth Program

Governor of Maryland Parris N. Glendening has signed several laws that strengthen the state's anti-sprawl program.

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May 23, 2001, 9:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech


"With a stroke of his pen, Gov. Parris N. Glendening yesterday added dozens of new laws to Maryland's rolls, including measures prohibiting openbay dumping, increasing penalties for animal cruelty and lifting a ban on cellular phones and pagers in schools.Also among the more than 150 bills Mr. Glendening signed were several that expand his renowned anti-sprawl Smart Growth program.The new measures call for tax credits for preservation and conservation easements, investing in public transportation and revitalizing existing neighborhoods."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

Saturday, May 19, 2001 in The Capital Times

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