Adopted Executive Regulations


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MCER NO. 2-08:  ADOPTED OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATION

                          Maximum Rates For Motor Vehicle Towing From Private Property

SUMMARY:  This regulation revises the maximum rates that a trespass towing service may charge when towing a motor vehicle from private property without the consent of the owner.  The adopted regulation supersedes Executive Regulation 4-03.

ACTION:  Executive Regulation 2-08, was approved by the County Council according to the Method 2 process, effective September 16, 2008.

AUTHORIZATION AND PROCEDURAL METHOD:  Montgomery County Code, 2004, Section 30C-2, 2A-15.  Method 2.

COPIES OF THE REGULATION:  A copy of the regulation may be obtained from Investigator Douglas Numbers, Office of Consumer Protection, 100 Maryland Avenue, Suite 330, Rockville, Maryland  20850, (240)777-3636, douglas.numbers@montgomerycountymd.gov


MCER NO. 6-08:  ADOPTED OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATION

                          New Home Warranty and Builder Licensing

SUMMARY:  This regulation amends Executive Regulation 17-02 by increasing the fee for builder licenses.  Executive Regulation 17-02 prescribes the form and coverage of the minimum warranty; governs procedures for the processing of claims under the warranty; establishes requirements for building licensing; details procedures governing the denial, revocation, and suspension of builders' licenses; and establishes requirements of private Alternate New Home Warranty Security Programs and of the County New Home Warranty Security Fund.

ACTION:  Executive Regulation 6-08, was approved by the County Council according to the Method 2 process, effective September 16, 2008.

AUTHORIZATION AND PROCEDURAL METHOD:  Montgomery County Code, 2004, Section 31C-14, 2A-15.  Method 2.

COPIES OF THE REGULATION:  A copy of the regulation may be obtained from Ralph L. Vines, Office of Consumer Protection, 100 Maryland Avenue, Suite 330, Rockville, Maryland  20850, (240)777-3636, ralph.vines@montgomerycountymd.gov

MCER NO. 8-08:  ADOPTED OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATION

                          Advertisements Subject to Property Tax Disclosure Requirements

SUMMARY:  Section 40-12C of the Montgomery County Code creates an affirmative duty for sellers of specific residential real property to disclose, in advertisements, the estimated property tax the buyer would be obligated to pay in the next full year after the property is transferred.  This regulation defines advertisements which are subject to the property tax disclosure requirements of Section 40-12C.  The adopted regulation supersedes 8-08T.

ACTION:  Executive Regulation 8-08, was approved by the County Council according to the Method 2 process, effective September 23, 2008.

AUTHORIZATION AND PROCEDURAL METHOD:  Montgomery County Code, 2004, Section 2A-14 and 40-12C.  Method 2.

COPIES OF THE REGULATION:  A copy of the regulation may be obtained from Eric Friedman, Director, Office of Consumer Protection, 100 Maryland Avenue, Suite 330, Rockville, Maryland  20850, (240)777-3719, eric.friedman@montgomerycountymd.gov

MCER NO. 18-08:  ADOPTED DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REGULATION

                            County Solid Waste Collection Subdistricts

SUMMARY:  This regulation specifies procedures for transferring properties between those designated to receive both County recycling and refuse collection services (Subdistrict A) and County recycling collection service only (Subdistrict B).  This regulation supersedes similar procedures currently specified in the Ten Year Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan.

ACTION:  Executive Regulation 18-08, was approved by the County Council according to the Method 2 process, effective October 7, 2008.

AUTHORIZATION AND PROCEDURAL METHOD:  Montgomery County Code, 2004, Section 48-29, 2A-15.  Method 2.

COPIES OF THE REGULATION:  A copy of the regulation may be obtained from Robin Ennis, Department of Environmental Protection, 255 Rockville Pike, Suite 120, Rockville, Maryland  20850, (240)777-6401, robin.ennis@montgomerycountymd.gov

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