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Jan. 27, 2011
Del. Wendell Beitzel introduced two more bills for the Maryland General Assembly’s consideration last week in Annapolis. A previously introduced piece of proposed legislation, dubbed the “Buy American” bill, will go under committee review next week.
House Bill 112: “Garrett County – County Commissioners –Commercial Wind Turbines” would give the commissioners the authority to enact ordinances in Garrett County regarding setbacks and decommissioning of wind turbines.
“This is a measure that both Senator Edwards and I have pursued during past sessions,” Beitzel said. “Slowly but surely, I believe that many are beginning to see the need for such commonsense legislation. As turbines continue to be placed on Garrett County’s mountainsides, I believe it is imperative to ensure that those who live, work, and play under these imposing structures are protected.”
Beitzel’s House Bill 113: “Real Property – Interference With Property Markers – Penalty Increase” would increase fines for vandalizing property markers.
“The interference with property markers has been a problem in Garrett County, especially within the Deep Creek Lake area,” Beitzel said. “Monuments marking property lines have been destroyed or moved over the years. As a result, surveying groups have gone to great expense to replace and/or relocate these markers.”
Current law states that interfering with property markers is a misdemeanor subject to a fine up to $500.
“The bill that Senator Edwards and I are proposing will increase the penalty to up to $2,500. This increase in the maximum penalty reflects the considerable costs incurred to replace and relocate these markers.”
