1. (a)

   1. (1) In this subsection, “planning commission” includes a planning commission or board established under:

      1. (i) Title 2 of this article;
      2. (ii) Division II of this article; or
      3. (iii) Title 10 of the Local Government Article.

   2. (2) Within 6 months after appointment to a planning commission, a member shall complete an education course that includes education on:

      1. (i) the role of the comprehensive plan;
      2. (ii) if applicable, proper standards for special exceptions and variances; and
      3. (iii) the local jurisdiction's local laws and regulations relating to zoning, planned development, subdivision, and other land use matters.

   3. (3) The failure of a member to complete an education course under this subsection may not:

      1. (i) invalidate a decision of the planning commission; or
      2. (ii) be construed to create a private cause of action by any person.

2. (b)

   1. (1) In this subsection, “board of appeals” includes a board of appeals established under:

      1. (i) Title 4, Subtitle 3 of this article;
      2. (ii) § 10-403 of this article;
      3. (iii) Division II of this article; or
      4. (iv) Title 10 of the Local Government Article.

   2. (2) Within 6 months after appointment to a board of appeals, a member shall complete an education course that includes education on:

      1. (i) the role of the comprehensive plan;
      2. (ii) proper standards for special exceptions and variances; and
      3. (iii) the local jurisdiction's local laws and regulations relating to zoning, planned development, subdivision, and other land use matters.

   3. (3) The failure of a member to complete an education course under this subsection may not:

      1. (i) invalidate a decision of the board; or
      2. (ii) be construed to create a private cause of action by any person.

Added by Acts 2012, c. 426, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2012. Amended by Acts 2013, c. 136, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.