Montgomery County Register
June 1, 2018 Adopted Executive Regulations
Click the MCER NO. to view a copy of the executive regulation in its entirety.
MCER NO. 8-17AM:
ADOPTED DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS REGULATION
Leases – Tenant Rights and Responsibilities
SUMMARY: This regulation establishes the minimum criteria for mandatory inclusion of a plain language summary in rental housing leases to comply with Section 29-27 (w) (Contents of lease) of the Montgomery County Code.
The model lease summary included in this regulation also appears on the Department of Housing and Community Affairs website at the following web address:
http://montgomerycountymd.gov/DHCA/housing/landlordtenant/index.html
ACTION: Executive Regulation 8-17AM was approved by the County Council according to the Method 2 review process, effective May 1, 2018.
AUTHORIZATION AND PROCEDURAL METHOD: Montgomery County Code, 2014, Section 29-27 (w). Method 2.
COPIES OF THE ADOPTED REGULATION: A copy of the regulation may be obtained from Rosie McCray-Moody, Manager, Office of Landlord-Tenant Affairs, Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 1401 Rockville Pike, 4
th Floor, Rockville, Maryland, 20852; 240-777-3612; Email:
rosie,mccray-moody@montgomerycountymd.gov.
MCER NO. 17-17:
ADOPTED DEPARTMENT OF POLICE REGULATION
Anti-Cruelty Conditions for Dogs and Other Pets
SUMMARY: This regulation interprets State anti-cruelty laws by regulating how dogs are to be transported in open bed vehicles, the conditions under which a dog may be tethered, and what constitutes adequate space and shelter or protection from weather for outdoor dogs, and protections for pets during weather emergency conditions. This regulation supersedes Executive Regulation 10-10AM.
ACTION: Executive Regulation 17-17 was approved by the County Council according to the Method 2 review process, effective April 24, 2018.
AUTHORIZATION AND PROCEDURAL METHOD: Montgomery County Code, 2014, Section 5-103 and 5-102. Method 2.
COPIES OF THE ADOPTED REGULATION: A copy of the regulation may be obtained from Thomas J. Koenig, Department of Police, Animal Services Division, 7315 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, Maryland, 20855; 240-773-5928; Email:
thomas.koenig@montgomerycountymd.gov.