75-80 Properties v. Rale, Inc.

75-80 Properties, LLC et al. v. Rale, Inc. et al., No. 1689, Sept. Term, 2017. Opinion by Arthur, J. STATUTORY INTERPERTATION – EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS Md. Code (2014), § 5-859(b) of the General Provisions Article requires a member of Frederick County’s governing body who “communicates ex parte with an individual concerning a pending application during the pendency of that application” to disclose the communication. This statute requires the disclosure of any ex parte communication with an individual, regardless of whether the individual is an applicant. Even if the communication occurs…