MD: Maryland Legislation Would Encourage Release of GIS Data

Government Technology: Maryland is considering new policy that would make state GIS data more accessible to the general public.

SB 94, sponsored by Sen. Bill Ferguson, D-Baltimore City, eliminates the ability of local governments to charge fees for providing GIS services. The bill also repeals a state requirement that only the person who has entered into a contract with a government is permitted online access to the data.

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