(a) The Plan may not be used to deny: (1) a State–issued permit; or (2) State funding: (i) mandated by statute or regulation; or (ii) provided for in the State operating budget or capital budget. (b) The Plan does not: (1) supersede any State statute or regulation; (2) supersede any local ordinance or regulation; (3) affect the delegation of planning and zoning powers granted by the State to local jurisdictions under Division II, Title 9, Subtitles 2 or 3, Title 10, or Title 11 of the Local Government Article and Division I of the Land Use Article; or (4) overturn or prevent a decision of a local jurisdiction to fund a project. (c) The Plan may not require a local government to change or alter a local ordinance, regulation, or comprehensive plan.
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