Maryland
Local Government
1,205 entries
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§1–101. (a) In this article the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Charter county…
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§1–201. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) an elected official; (2) the head of a unit of a cou…
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§1–202. (a) This section applies to the following governmental entities: (1) counties; (2) municipal…
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§1–203. (a) This section applies to the following governmental entities: (1) counties; (2) municipal…
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§1–204. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Eligible spous…
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§1–205. (a) If a municipality, county, or other political subdivision of the State makes appointment…
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§1–206. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a county or municipality may: (i) pay t…
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§1–207. (a) In this section, “telework” means to work at a location other than a traditional office …
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§1–208. (a) This section applies to all employees of a governmental unit of a county or a municipali…
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§1–209. (a) In this section, “uniformed services” has the meaning stated in 38 U.S.C. § 4303 and 20 …
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§1–301. This subtitle applies to the following governmental entities: (1) counties; (2) municipaliti…
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§1–302. Employment by a governmental entity does not affect any right or obligation of a citizen und…
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§1–303. Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an employee of a governmental entity: (1) may…
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§1–304. An employee of a governmental entity may not: (1) engage in political activity while on the …
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§1–305. A person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject …
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§1–306. Notwithstanding any other law of the State effective on or before June 30, 1973, or any loca…
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§1–401. (a) In this section, “computer software program” means a software program used to: (1) acces…
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§1–402. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Nonresident bi…
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§1–403. (a) An officer or agent of a county or municipality who is charged with the construction, im…
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§1–404. (a) This section applies to all counties and municipalities. (b) A county or municipality th…
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§1–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Affected property…
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§1–502. This subtitle applies to the regulation in any manner, by a county or municipality, of resid…
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§1–503. A county or municipality may not authorize or certify residential property to be rented or l…
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§1–504. In addition to reporting, as required under § 6–848.2 of the Environment Article, any known …
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§1–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Parks and recreat…
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§1–602. This subtitle does not apply to Charles County.
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§1–603. This subtitle is additional and supplemental to any law governing a program.
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§1–604. The governing body of a county or municipality may: (1) establish and maintain a program for…
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§1–605. (a) A parks and recreation unit may: (1) maintain a park or recreational facility; and (2) c…
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§1–606. (a) (1) If the governing body of a county or municipality determines that a board or commiss…
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§1–607. (a) The governing body of a county or municipality may establish and maintain any property o…
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§1–608. The governing body of a county or municipality may appropriate money for the operation, equi…
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§1–609. In the manner provided by law for the issuance of bonds for other purposes, the governing bo…
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§1–610. The governing body of a county or municipality, by and through the parks and recreation unit…
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§1–611. The governing body of a county or municipality, by and through the parks and recreation unit…
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§1–701. This subtitle does not apply to Baltimore City.
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§1–702. (a) Sections 1–703 through 1–707 of this subtitle do not: (1) grant to a county or municipal…
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§1–703. (a) It is the policy of the State to authorize each county and municipality to displace or l…
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§1–704. (a) It is the policy of the State to authorize each county and municipality to displace or l…
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§1–705. (a) Notwithstanding any anticompetitive effect, it is the policy of the State to direct and …
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§1–706. (a) It is the policy of the State to authorize each county and municipality to displace or l…
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§1–707. (a) This section applies only to code counties and municipalities. (b) It is the policy of t…
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§1–708. (a) (1) Unless otherwise defined by local law, in this section, “cable television system” me…
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§1–709. (a) Notwithstanding any anticompetitive effect, the County Commissioners of Somerset County …
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§1–801. (a) (1) In this section, “federal project” means any federal work, improvement, or project. …
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§1–802. For the purpose of constructing, financing, maintaining, using, or operating a watershed pro…
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§1–803. (a) (1) Regardless of whether a county or municipality has established a housing authority u…
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§1–804. (a) After consultation with the Department of Budget and Management, the Secretary of Planni…
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§1–901. The governing body of a county or a municipality may provide materials, services, or other a…
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§1–902. (a) This section applies to all counties except: (1) Anne Arundel County; (2) Baltimore City…
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§1–903. (a) On request of the Director of the Baltimore City Department of Public Works, the governi…
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§1–1001. (a) A county or municipality may establish a hospital or other facility for the care of the…
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§1–1002. A hospital, as defined in § 19–301 of the Health – General Article, that is operated by a p…
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§1–1005. In this part, “board” means a citizens nursing home board.
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§1–1006. The county commissioners or county council of a county may establish a citizens nursing hom…
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§1–1007. (a) (1) (i) Except as provided in subsection (d)(1) of this section, a board consists of 10…
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§1–1008. (a) The board shall elect a chair from among its members. (b) The board shall determine the…
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§1–1009. (a) The board shall meet at least once a month to conduct its business. (b) A member of the…
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§1–1010. (a) The board shall establish, maintain, and operate a nursing home or other facility or se…
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§1–1011. The board shall adopt rules to govern its operations.
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§1–1012. (a) As much as possible, the activities of the board shall be supported by the public, volu…
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§1–1013. The board shall report annually to the county commissioners or county council of the county…
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§1–1014. In addition to the authority provided in this part, the governing body of Frederick County …
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§1–1017. (a) (1) The county commissioners or county council of a county may cooperate, consistent wi…
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§1–1101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Bond” means a bo…
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§1–1102. A county or municipality may enact an ordinance or a resolution to establish a clean energy…
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§1–1103. (a) The purpose of a program is to provide loans to residential property owners, including …
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§1–1104. (a) An ordinance or resolution enacted under § 1–1102 of this subtitle shall provide for: (…
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§1–1105. (a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a program shall require a property owner to …
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§1–1106. (a) A county or municipality may issue bonds to finance loans made through a program. (b) T…
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§1–1107. (a) A county or municipality may incur general obligation debt for the purposes under this …
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§1–1108. (a) A bond: (1) may be in bearer form; (2) may be registrable as to principal alone or as t…
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§1–1109. (a) A bond, the transfer of a bond, the interest payable on a bond, the income derived from…
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§1–1110. In an action involving the validity or enforceability of a bond or security for a bond, a f…
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§1–1201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Distribute” mean…
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§1–1202. (a) This section applies only in: (1) Carroll County; and (2) Garrett County. (b) This sect…
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§1–1203. (a) This section applies only in: (1) Carroll County; (2) Cecil County; (3) Garrett County;…
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§1–1204. (a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a county health o…
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§1–1205. (a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who rece…
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§1–1206. (a) In a proceeding before the District Court, a violation of this subtitle shall be prosec…
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§1–1207. If the District Court finds that a person has committed a civil infraction under this subti…
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§1–1208. The District Court shall remit any penalties it collects for a violation of this subtitle t…
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§1–1209. Adjudication of a violation of this subtitle is not a criminal conviction for any purpose.
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§1–1301. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Department” m…
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§1–1302. (a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, if a State law or regulation requires a coun…
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§1–1303. (a) In this section, “regulation” has the meaning stated in § 10–101 of the State Governmen…
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§1–1304. (a) In this section, “civil penalty” means a civil fine or other monetary penalty administr…
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§1–1305. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Fair mark…
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§1–1306. (a) In this section, “covered employee” has the meaning stated in § 9–101 of the Labor and …
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§1–1307. The population count used after each decennial census to create the legislative districts t…
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§1–1308. To support, foster, or promote an affordable housing program for individuals or families of…
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§1–1309. (a) In this section, “electric company” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Public Uti…
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§1–1310. (a) In this section, “swimming pool” means a pool that is owned and operated by the governi…
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§1–1311. (a) A county or municipality, in developing a construction or improvement project involving…
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§1–1312. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Alarm system …
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§1–1314. (a) This section applies to all counties and municipalities. (b) (1) Within the first 12 mo…
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§1–1315. (a) This section applies to all counties and municipalities. (b) (1) Subject to paragraph (…
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§1–1316. (a) A unit of a county or municipal government may not knowingly use public funds to influe…
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§1–1317. (a) In this section, “amateur radio” means the use of a radio frequency spectrum for purpos…
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§1–1318. (a) In this section, “invasive bamboo” means bamboo that is characterized by aggressive spr…
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§1–1319. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Condominium a…
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§1–1320. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Administratio…
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§1–1401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Authority” means…
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§1–1402. (a) This subtitle shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes. (b) The powers g…
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§1–1403. (a) (1) By ordinance, the governing body of a local government may establish a land bank au…
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§1–1404. An ordinance that creates an authority shall establish a board to govern the authority and …
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§1–1405. (a) Except as limited by the authority’s articles of incorporation, an authority has all th…
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§1–1406. (a) An authority may: (1) acquire real property or rights or interests in real property, di…
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§1–1407. An authority may: (1) employ staff and retain consultants; and (2) set their compensation.
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§1–1408. The court may appoint an authority to serve as a receiver in a receivership proceeding file…
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§1–1409. (a) An authority shall: (1) adopt a code of ethics for the authority’s directors, officers,…
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§1–1410. An authority may have the same immunities as the local government that creates the authorit…
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§1–1411. (a) With respect to property held or owned by the authority, the authority may: (1) grant o…
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§1–1412. (a) Property held by an authority shall be inventoried and classified according to title st…
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§1–1413. (a) (1) After an unsuccessful attempt by the local government to collect outstanding liens …
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§1–1414. (a) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, money received by an aut…
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§1–1415. (a) An authority is exempt from any State or local tax or assessment on the authority’s pro…
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§1–1416. (a) An authority may bring a civil action to prevent, restrain, or enjoin the waste of or u…
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§1–1417. (a) Property of an authority is public property devoted to an essential public and governme…
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§1–1418. An authority is subject to any local: (1) land use controls; (2) permitting processes for c…
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§1–1419. An authority shall report annually on the activities of the authority to the local governme…
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§1–1420. (a) (1) An authority may: (i) issue bonds to pay the cost of acquiring or improving propert…
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§1–1421. (a) The corporate trustee under a trust agreement may be a trust company or bank that has t…
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§1–1422. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, in a proceeding involving the validit…
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§1–1423. Bonds are securities: (1) that may be deposited with and received by a unit of the State or…
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§1–1424. (a) A bond is not: (1) a debt or liability of the State or a political subdivision of the S…
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§1–1425. (a) An authority may: (1) impose rates, rents, fees, and charges related to a project and f…
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§1–1426. (a) (1) Any pledge of revenues and other money under § 1–1420(i) of this subtitle is valid …
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§1–1427. (a) Proceeds from the sale of bonds and other revenues received under this subtitle are tru…
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§1–1428. (a) (1) An authority may issue bonds to refund outstanding bonds of the authority, includin…
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§1–1429. (a) An authority may issue negotiable bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the sale o…
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§1–1430. (a) An authority shall convey title to property relating to a project and release collatera…
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§1–1431. (a) A bondholder, a holder of any coupons attached to bonds, or a trustee under a trust agr…
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§1–1501. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Construct…
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§4–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Municipal charter” m…
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§4–102. There is one class of municipalities in the State, and every municipality is a member of tha…
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§4–103. (a) The residents of a municipality are a municipal corporation. (b) Under the municipality’…
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§4–104. (a) In this section, “special district” means a special tax area or district, sanitary distr…
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§4–105. The legislative body of a municipality may not adopt an ordinance, a resolution, a rule, or …
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§4–106. (a) The legislative body of a municipality may set a date and establish procedures for submi…
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§4–107. A municipality may not require an individual to own or control an interest in property to pa…
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§4–108. (a) A qualified voter may vote in a municipal election by absentee ballot. (b) (1) Subject t…
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§4–108.1. As to voting in a municipal election: (1) a person is subject to the offenses and penaltie…
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§4–108.2. If a municipality requires candidates in a municipal election to file campaign finance rep…
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§4–108.3. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Ballot” mean…
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§4–108.4. A municipality shall fill a vacancy that resulted from a tie vote in an election for a mun…
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§4–108.5. (a) In this section, “State Board” means the State Board of Elections. (b) (1) The State B…
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§4–109. (a) (1) If the governing body of a municipality creates, or causes the creation of, a docume…
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§4–110. (a) (1) In this section, “ordinance” means a legislative enactment of general application an…
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§4–111. (a) In this section, “legislation” means any form of county or municipal legislative enactme…
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§4–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “County liaison” m…
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§4–202. This subtitle governs municipal incorporation.
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§4–203. An area proposed to be incorporated shall contain at least 300 residents before the organizi…
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§4–204. (a) A proposal to incorporate an area as a municipality is initiated when a valid petition i…
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§4–205. (a) (1) Within 90 days after the county commissioners or county council has verified that a …
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§4–206. (a) The organizing committee shall present to the county commissioners or county council a p…
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§4–207. (a) (1) If the county commissioners or county council approves the referendum request, betwe…
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§4–208. (a) The county commissioners or county council shall notify the voters of the area proposed …
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§4–209. (a) Except as expressly or necessarily modified by this subtitle, a referendum shall be cond…
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§4–210. (a) An election of officers for a proposed municipality shall be conducted at the same time …
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§4–211. (a) Casting a vote against the proposed incorporation does not prevent the voter from voting…
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§4–212. (a) The county commissioners or county council publicly shall proclaim that a candidate who …
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§4–213. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the county commissioners or county council sh…
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§4–214. (a) When the public proclamation under § 4–209(d) of this subtitle is made, the county commi…
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§4–215. If a referendum held under this subtitle results in the creation of a new municipality, the …
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§4–216. (a) A new municipality that is eligible to assume planning and zoning authority and the coun…
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§4–301. A municipality shall act in accordance with this subtitle in exercising the powers to amend …
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§4–302. An amendment to a municipal charter may be initiated by: (1) the legislative body of the mun…
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§4–303. (a) In conformity with the requirement imposed on the General Assembly under Article III, § …
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§4–304. (a) (1) The legislative body of a municipality may initiate a proposed amendment to the muni…
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§4–305. (a) (1) By a petition presented to the legislative body of a municipality, at least 20% of t…
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§4–306. After a resolution is adopted by the legislative body or after its submission in a petition,…
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§4–307. (a) On the day and during the hours specified in the resolution for a referendum, the charte…
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§4–308. When a charter amendment becomes effective, the chief executive officer of the municipality …
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§4–309. The exact text of an amendment to a municipal charter then effective shall be included in an…
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§4–310. (a) (1) At the end of each calendar or fiscal year, each municipality shall compile a comple…
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§4–311. (a) (1) At the end of each calendar year, the Department of Legislative Services shall ask e…
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§4–312. (a) The Department of Legislative Services shall compile the charters of all municipalities …
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§4–313. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the repeal of an entire municipal …
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§4–314. (a) If the following conditions are satisfied, the Executive Director of the Department of L…
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§4–401. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the legislative body of a municipali…
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§4–402. An annexation proposal may be initiated by: (1) the legislative body of the municipality as …
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§4–403. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, an annexation resolution may be introduced in…
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§4–404. (a) Subject to § 4–413 of this subtitle, an annexation petition shall be signed by: (1) at l…
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§4–405. (a) An annexation resolution shall provide that the residents in the area to be annexed and …
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§4–406. (a) After an annexation resolution is introduced, the chief executive and administrative off…
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§4–407. (a) After a public hearing, the legislative body of a municipality may enact an annexation r…
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§4–408. (a) Subject to § 4–413 of this subtitle, at any time within 45 days after enactment of an an…
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§4–409. (a) At any time within 45 days after enactment of an annexation resolution, at least 20% of …
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§4–410. (a) At any time within 45 days after enactment of an annexation resolution, the governing bo…
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§4–411. (a) The chief executive and administrative officer of the municipality shall schedule a refe…
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§4–412. (a) The governing body of a municipality, by ordinance, resolution, or regulation, may provi…
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§4–413. If fewer than 20 residents in an area to be annexed are eligible to sign a petition for anne…
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§4–414. (a) (1) The chief executive and administrative officer of a municipality that has annexed pr…
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§4–415. (a) In addition to, but not as part of, an annexation resolution, the legislative body of th…
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§4–416. (a) (1) Notwithstanding § 4–104(f) of this title, if an area is annexed to a municipality th…
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§4–501. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, two or more abutting municipalities located i…
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§4–502. (a) To initiate a merger, the legislative body of each municipality shall adopt a proposal o…
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§4–503. (a) After both municipalities adopt the proposal of unification, the municipalities shall pr…
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§4–504. (a) The unified charter is a legal document separate from any other legal instrument. (b) Th…
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§4–505. (a) (1) The charter commission shall submit a proposed unified charter to the legislative bo…
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§4–506. (a) If a referendum is required under § 4–304 of this title, the referendum shall occur on t…
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§4–507. (a) If a majority of the voters casting votes in any municipality at a referendum do not vot…
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§4–508. (a) (1) A merging municipality shall transfer its assets and liabilities to the unified muni…
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§4–509. (a) Unless the zoning classification is amended under the procedures required by the county,…
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§5–101. A municipality may impose a property tax to pay a judgment or decree against it in the State…
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§5–102. (a) This section does not affect any agreement existing before October 1, 1997, between a co…
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§5–103. (a) In this section, “junkyard” means: (1) a public or private dump; (2) an automobile junky…
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§5–104. A municipality may contract with a county to dispose of garbage or other matter collected in…
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§5–105. (a) The legislative body of a municipality may adopt an ordinance regulating the licensing, …
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§5–106. (a) In this section, “conservation area” means an area in a municipality that the legislativ…
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§5–201. This subtitle does not authorize the legislative body of a municipality to adopt an ordinanc…
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§5–202. The legislative body of a municipality may adopt ordinances to: (1) assure the good governme…
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§5–203. (a) In addition to, but not in substitution of, the powers that have been or may be granted …
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§5–204. (a) (1) A municipality may change its corporate name. (2) Before an ordinance under this sub…
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§5–205. (a) (1) A municipality may provide for the control and management of its finances. (2) The m…
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§5–206. (a) (1) A municipality may establish a merit system in connection with the appointment of an…
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§5–207. (a) A municipality may establish and maintain: (1) a fire department; and (2) a police force…
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§5–208. (a) A municipality may provide for the creation, appointment, duties, and powers of a board …
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§5–209. (a) This section does not affect any public general law or public local law relating to heal…
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§5–210. A municipality may provide for, maintain, and operate community and social services to prese…
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§5–211. (a) A municipality may adopt regulations regarding the erection of buildings and signs in th…
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§5–212. (a) It is the policy of the State that: (1) the orderly development and use of land and stru…
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§5–213. A municipality may adopt zoning regulations, subject to any right of referendum of the voter…
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§5–214. (a) Section 18–301 of this article applies to the use of federal or State financial assistan…
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§5–215. (a) This section applies only to a municipality that has urban renewal authority granted und…
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§5–216. (a) A municipality may establish and maintain any park, garden, playground, or recreational …
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§5–217. A municipality may require the owners of property to keep the sidewalks on the property clea…
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§5–218. The express powers contained in this subtitle are intended to and shall be deemed to incorpo…
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§5–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Private community…
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§5–302. (a) (1) The governing body of a municipality that provides residential street service may ma…
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§6–101. (a) The legislative body of a municipality may provide that violations of ordinances and res…
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§6–102. (a) (1) Unless State law classifies a violation as a criminal offense, the legislative body …
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§6–103. (a) Any official authorized by the legislative body of a municipality to act as an enforceme…
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§6–104. (a) An enforcement officer may serve a summons with a citation that: (1) requires the defend…
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§6–105. (a) If a citation is served without a summons, the defendant may elect to stand trial for th…
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§6–106. (a) If the defendant does not pay the fine by the date of payment set forth on the citation …
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§6–107. If the defendant does not pay the fine as provided in the citation and does not appear in Di…
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§6–108. (a) The State’s Attorney for a county may: (1) prosecute a municipal infraction; and (2) (i)…
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§6–108.1. (a) In this section, “qualified building inspector or enforcement officer” means a buildin…
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§6–109. (a) In a municipal infraction proceeding: (1) the District Court shall confirm that the defe…
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§6–110. If the District Court finds that the defendant has committed a municipal infraction: (1) (i)…
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§6–111. (a) If a municipality abates an infraction under a District Court order, the municipality sh…
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§6–112. (a) Court costs in a municipal infraction proceeding in which costs are imposed are $5. (b) …
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§6–113. All fines, penalties, or forfeitures collected by the District Court for a municipal infract…
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§6–114. If, without good cause, a defendant does not pay a fine or cost imposed by the District Cour…
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§6–115. Adjudication of a municipal infraction is not a criminal conviction for any purpose.
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§9–101. (a) This section applies to all counties. (b) The governing body of a county may not adopt a…
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§9–102. If the county commissioners or county council of a county publishes a code or compilation th…
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§9–103. (a) In this section, “ordinance”: (1) means a legislative enactment of general application a…
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§9–104. (a) This section applies to all counties, except Baltimore City. (b) The governing body of a…
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§9–105. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, this section applies only to commission…
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§9–106. (a) This section applies only to commission counties. (b) This section applies only to a sec…
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§9–107. (a) This section applies to all counties except: (1) Anne Arundel County; (2) Baltimore City…
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§9–108. (a) Except where a dividing line is fixed in a river by law, the jurisdiction of a county ly…
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§9–109. (a) This section does not apply if the boundary between counties is a navigable river. (b) (…
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§9–110. Frederick County is a region of the State and shall be treated as a region by all units of S…
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§9–111. The County Commissioners of Allegany County may direct that any office under the control of …
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§9–112. (a) (1) The governing body of each county may erect two pillars 100 feet apart on the same m…
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§9–113. (a) In this section, “chief executive officer” means: (1) the mayor of Baltimore City; or (2…
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§9–114. (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a county that offers a self–in…
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§9–201. A charter county: (1) shall have perpetual succession; (2) may sue and be sued; (3) may acqu…
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§9–202. When a county becomes a charter county: (1) all property and franchises belonging to or in t…
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§9–203. After the adoption or rejection of charter home rule, a county promptly shall notify and pro…
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§9–204. (a) Members of the county council of a charter county shall be elected as provided in Articl…
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§9–205. (a) (1) The voters of a charter county may reserve in the charter the power of referendum by…
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§9–206. (a) (1) At the end of each calendar or fiscal year, each charter county shall compile a comp…
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§9–207. (a) (1) At the end of each calendar year, the Department of Legislative Services shall ask e…
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§9–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Code home rule” m…
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§9–302. (a) (1) There are four classes of code counties, based on the geographic region of the State…
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§9–303. The county commissioners of each county may adopt code home rule subject to approval at refe…
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§9–304. (a) If the county commissioners decide to formally consider adopting code home rule, the cou…
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§9–305. (a) Within 60 days after the last public hearing, the county commissioners shall decide whet…
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§9–306. (a) The county board of elections shall submit the question of code home rule to the voters …
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§9–307. A code county may return to its form of government before the adoption of code home rule by …
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§9–308. Each code county shall proceed in accordance with this subtitle to exercise the powers to en…
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§9–309. (a) By public local law, the county commissioners of a code county shall establish a specifi…
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§9–310. (a) Each public local law of a code county shall be passed by original bill. (b) The style o…
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§9–311. (a) A county commissioner of a code county may introduce a bill on any legislative day. (b) …
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§9–312. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a public local law enacted by the …
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§9–313. (a) (1) The voters of a code county may submit to referendum, by petition, a public local la…
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§9–314. (a) At the end of each calendar or fiscal year, each code county shall compile a complete se…
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§9–315. (a) (1) At the end of each calendar year, the Department of Legislative Services shall ask e…
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§9–401. (a) This section applies only to code counties and commission counties. (b) The number of co…
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§9–402. (a) This section applies only to: (1) commission counties; and (2) except as otherwise provi…
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§9–403. (a) This section applies only to code counties and commission counties. (b) The county commi…
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§9–404. (a) This section applies only to code counties and commission counties. (b) The county commi…
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§9–405. (a) This section applies only to code counties and commission counties. (b) This section doe…
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§9–406. (a) This section applies only to code counties and commission counties. (b) This section doe…
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§9–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Official action” …
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§9–502. It is the policy of St. Mary’s County that: (1) public officials shall engage in official ac…
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§9–503. This subtitle prevails if it conflicts with another statute, ordinance, regulation, or rule,…
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§9–504. (a) Except as provided in § 9–512 of this subtitle, a public agency meeting at which officia…
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§9–505. (a) This section does not apply to a staff meeting. (b) A public agency shall provide writte…
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§9–506. A public agency meeting may be adjourned and reconvened at another time without additional p…
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§9–507. (a) This section does not apply to a staff meeting. (b) A public agency may schedule an emer…
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§9–508. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) a staff meeting; or (2) a working session if a final…
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§9–509. (a) A public agency that conducts a meeting that is open to the public shall allow recorded …
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§9–510. Except as provided in § 9–512 of this subtitle, a staff meeting shall be open to the public.
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§9–511. A public agency meeting that is required to be open to the public under this subtitle shall …
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§9–512. (a) A public agency meeting or a staff meeting may be conducted in a closed session only: (1…
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§9–513. A public agency may adopt rules and regulations to maintain order at its public agency meeti…
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§9–514. (a) (1) A person denied a right conferred by this subtitle may file a complaint for mandamus…
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§9–515. (a) (1) A person who knowingly violates this subtitle more than twice is guilty of a misdeme…
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§9–516. This subtitle may be cited as the St. Mary’s County Open Meetings Act.
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§10–101. This title does not apply to Baltimore City.
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§10–102. (a) In addition to other powers granted to charter counties, each charter county may exerci…
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§10–103. The express powers contained in this title are intended to and shall be deemed to incorpora…
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§10–201. This subtitle applies only to charter counties.
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§10–202. (a) A county may enact local laws and may repeal or amend any local law enacted by the Gene…
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§10–203. (a) (1) Subject to any limit imposed by a county charter and this subsection, a county may …
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§10–204. A county may pass any ordinance that facilitates the amendment of the county charter by ref…
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§10–205. A county may provide for the conduct of a special election to fill a vacancy in the county …
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§10–206. (a) A county council may pass any ordinance, resolution, or bylaw not inconsistent with Sta…
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§10–301. This subtitle applies only to charter counties and code counties.
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§10–302. (a) By ordinance, a county may establish a commission to recommend compensation and allowan…
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§10–303. (a) If a county executive is authorized, the county may set the qualifications, term of off…
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§10–304. (a) A county may establish, maintain, and control hospitals, homeless shelters, and other s…
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§10–305. (a) A county may enact local laws to provide for: (1) the establishment of a county board o…
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§10–306. A county may create and revise election districts and precincts.
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§10–307. Unless otherwise governed by other public general law, a county may provide for the recordi…
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§10–308. A county may provide for advertising, printing, and publishing of county documents, includi…
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§10–309. (a) A county may provide for: (1) the auditing of county accounts; and (2) assisting the Le…
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§10–310. (a) For any county work, a county may provide for competitive bidding and the making and aw…
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§10–311. A county may prevent the credit of the county in any manner from being given or loaned to o…
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§10–312. (a) A county may provide for the protection of county property. (b) A county may provide fo…
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§10–313. (a) (1) A county may direct the class or subclass of property that is subject to the county…
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§10–314. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a county may establish, modify, o…
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§10–315. (a) In this section, “authority” means a commercial district management authority. (b) A co…
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§10–316. Section 18–301 of this article applies to the use of federal or State financial assistance …
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§10–317. (a) After reasonable notice and a public hearing, a county may enact local laws to protect …
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§10–318. A county may: (1) regulate the construction and maintenance of fences; (2) provide for a pr…
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§10–319. (a) A county may provide for: (1) building, maintaining, and repairing any street, road, la…
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§10–320. (a) A county may provide for the draining of swamps and lowlands. (b) (1) At the request of…
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§10–321. A county may enact local laws that provide for: (1) the creation of a storm drainage distri…
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§10–322. A county has the same powers enumerated in Title 12, Subtitle 7 of this article.
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§10–323. (a) A county may enact local laws providing for the development and administration of a rec…
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§10–324. (a) (1) A county may enact local laws relating to zoning and planning to protect and promot…
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§10–325. (a) (1) A county may enact laws for historic and landmark zoning and preservation: (i) gene…
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§10–326. A county may enact local laws that require a developer of land for residential use to compl…
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§10–327. A county may establish a county board of health to act instead of the county legislative bo…
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§10–328. (a) A county may provide for the prevention, abatement, and removal of nuisances. (b) A cou…
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§10–329. A county may regulate the conditions under which dogs and livestock may be at large or pass…
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§10–330. A county may enact local fish and game laws.
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§11–101. In this title, “public local law” has the meaning stated in Article XI–F, § 1 of the Maryla…
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§11–102. This title applies only to code counties.
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§11–103. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the authority exercised under Article XI–F, §…
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§11–201. (a) Unless a law, a resolution, or an ordinance classifies a violation as a criminal offens…
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§11–202. (a) Any official authorized by the county commissioners to serve a citation may serve a cit…
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§11–203. A county may impose: (1) for the first commission of a civil infraction, a fine not exceedi…
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§11–204. A defendant who receives a citation under this subtitle may: (1) pay the fine to the county…
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§11–205. (a) (1) To elect to stand trial for a civil infraction, the defendant shall provide notice …
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§11–206. (a) (1) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the State’s Attorney for a coun…
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§11–207. (a) In a civil infraction proceeding: (1) the court shall confirm that the defendant has re…
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§11–208. (a) A defendant who is found to have committed a civil infraction shall pay: (1) the fine i…
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§11–209. (a) If a defendant is found guilty of a civil infraction and a fine is imposed, the court m…
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§11–210. (a) A defendant who is found guilty of a civil infraction may file a motion for a new trial…
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§11–211. Adjudication of a civil infraction is not a criminal conviction for any purpose.
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§11–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Curfew hours” me…
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§11–302. This subtitle applies in code counties in the Eastern Shore class as established under § 9–…
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§11–303. After making independent factual findings demonstrating a local need for a curfew, the coun…
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§11–304. Subject to § 11–305 of this subtitle, a juvenile curfew ordinance shall state that: (1) a m…
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§11–305. A juvenile curfew ordinance adopted under this subtitle does not apply to a minor who is: (…
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§11–306. (a) (1) If a law enforcement officer reasonably believes that a minor is in a public place …
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§11–307. A civil citation for a violation of a juvenile curfew ordinance shall include a fine: (1) f…
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§11–308. (a) When a minor is taken into custody for a violation of a juvenile curfew ordinance, the …
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§11–401. (a) In this section, “department” means a department of public facilities and services. (b)…
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§11–402. (a) (1) In this section, “local community” means an incorporated or unincorporated communit…
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§11–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Nonconsensual to…
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§11–502. This subtitle applies only in code counties in the Southern Maryland class, as established …
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§11–503. The county commissioners may adopt rules and regulations for the licensing, maintenance, an…
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§11–504. The rules and regulations adopted by the county commissioners may: (1) require a person who…
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§11–505. (a) (1) Before adopting rules and regulations under § 11–503 of this subtitle, the county c…
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§11–506. (a) A person who violates a rule or regulation adopted under § 11–503 of this subtitle is g…
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§11–507. In the event of a conflict, federal law, State law, or written program guidance issued by a…
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§11–601. (a) In this section, “regular employee” does not include: (1) an employee, as defined in § …
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§12–101. (a) This section applies to all counties except: (1) Anne Arundel County; (2) Baltimore Cit…
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§12–102. (a) This section applies to all counties except: (1) Anne Arundel County; (2) Baltimore Cit…
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§12–103. (a) This section applies to all counties except: (1) Anne Arundel County; (2) Baltimore Cit…
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§12–104. In Dorchester County, the governing body may include in the merit system of the county the …
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§12–105. (a) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or …
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§12–106. (a) This section applies to all counties except: (1) Anne Arundel County; (2) Baltimore Cit…
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§12–107. (a) This section applies to all counties except Baltimore City. (b) The provisions of §§ 9–…
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§12–108. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and notwithstanding any other prov…
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§12–109. (a) Frederick County may: (1) pay the wages of a county employee by debit card; and (2) req…
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§12–201. (a) This subtitle applies to all counties except: (1) Anne Arundel County; (2) Baltimore Ci…
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§12–202. (a) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or …
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§12–203. (a) The County Commissioners of Charles County may provide retirement funds for employees w…
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§12–204. The governing body of Dorchester County may include the employees of the Dorchester County …
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§12–205. (a) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or …
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§12–206. (a) The County Commissioners of Kent County may provide retirement funds for employees who …
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§12–207. (a) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or …
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§12–208. (a) (1) (i) This subsection does not apply to Baltimore City. (ii) This subsection applies …
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§12–209. (a) This section applies only to Carroll County. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, the Boa…
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§12–301. (a) This section applies only to commission counties. (b) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–…
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§12–302. (a) In this section, “government organization” includes: (1) a county; (2) a board of educa…
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§12–303. (a) This section applies only to commission counties. (b) When awarding a contract for serv…
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§12–401. (a) This section applies to all counties, except Baltimore City. (b) Except as provided in …
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§12–402. (a) (1) The County Commissioners of Calvert County may acquire an option on real property t…
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§12–403. (a) The County Commissioners of Caroline County may: (1) purchase or lease personal propert…
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§12–404. (a) Except for the procurement of an option to purchase real property, the County Commissio…
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§12–405. (a) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of State law, when negotiating to purchase real…
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§12–406. (a) (1) The County Commissioners of Charles County may: (i) purchase or lease personal prop…
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§12–407. (a) (1) The governing body of Dorchester County may: (i) purchase or lease personal propert…
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§12–408. (a) (1) Frederick County may: (i) purchase or lease personal property under a multiyear con…
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§12–409. (a) (1) The County Commissioners of Garrett County may: (i) purchase or lease personal prop…
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§12–410. (a) The County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may sell to a government unit located in …
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§12–411. (a) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the County Commissioners of Somerset Co…
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§12–412. (a) The County Commissioners of Washington County may acquire property or any interest in p…
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§12–501. In this part, “road” includes a street, an avenue, an alley, a lane, or any other public wa…
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§12–502. The provisions in this subtitle that relate to public roads apply to roads in unincorporate…
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§12–503. (a) This section applies to all counties, except Baltimore City. (b) The governing body of …
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§12–504. (a) This section applies to all counties, except Baltimore City. (b) This section does not …
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§12–505. (a) This section applies to all counties except Baltimore City. (b) After adopting a resolu…
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§12–506. (a) This section applies to all counties except: (1) Anne Arundel County; (2) Baltimore Cit…
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§12–507. (a) This section applies to all counties. (b) (1) The governing body of a county shall erec…
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§12–508. (a) This section applies to all counties, except Baltimore City. (b) This section does not …
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§12–511. This part applies to all counties, except Baltimore City and Queen Anne’s County.
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§12–512. (a) A resident of the county may request, by petition, that the governing body of a county …
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§12–513. (a) The governing body of a county may contract with a property owner for a right–of–way ov…
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§12–514. (a) If the governing body of a county decides to open, alter, or close a road, the governin…
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§12–515. (a) Taking into account the advantages and disadvantages of opening or altering a road, at …
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§12–516. At the first meeting of the governing body of a county following the meeting at which the e…
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§12–517. If a county road cannot be conveniently drained by drains along the road, to make drains on…
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§12–518. (a) This section applies only to: (1) Allegany County; (2) Garrett County; and (3) Washingt…
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§12–519. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) Allegany County; (2) Baltimore County; (3) Montgome…
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§12–520. (a) (1) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a road opened under …
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§12–521. If the governing body of a county decides to open or alter a road, the governing body shall…
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§12–522. If any road in Frederick County has not been maintained for a period of 20 years before Jul…
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§12–523. The County Commissioners of Allegany County may open or close, or both, any alleys or stree…
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§12–526. In this part, “road” includes a street, an avenue, an alley, a lane, or any other public wa…
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§12–527. (a) This section applies only to: (1) Allegany County; (2) Baltimore County; (3) Calvert Co…
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§12–528. (a) This section applies only to: (1) Somerset County; (2) Wicomico County; and (3) Worcest…
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§12–529. (a) (1) The County Commissioners of Calvert County may establish road construction district…
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§12–530. (a) This section does not apply to a privately owned road in Calvert County that was constr…
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§12–531. (a) The County Commissioners of Carroll County may regulate any county road that is not in …
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§12–532. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, Cecil County shall obtain the fol…
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§12–533. To the extent not provided for in Title 8 of the Transportation Article, the powers of the …
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§12–534. (a) (1) The County Commissioners of Charles County shall designate county roads that are no…
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§12–535. In accordance with § 21–1119 of the Transportation Article, the County Commissioners of Gar…
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§12–536. (a) The County Commissioners of Garrett County may enact an ordinance to regulate the heigh…
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§12–537. (a) In this section, “visible from the traveled way” means capable of being seen, whether o…
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§12–538. (a) The County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may regulate for any public road, sidewal…
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§12–539. The County Council of Talbot County may maintain, repair, and reconstruct any private dirt …
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§12–601. (a) This section applies to all counties, except Baltimore City. (b) The governing body of …
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§12–602. (a) This section applies to all counties, except Baltimore City. (b) This subtitle does not…
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§12–603. (a) This section applies to all counties, except Baltimore City. (b) The governing body of …
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§12–606. This part applies to all counties, except Baltimore City.
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§12–607. (a) A person may request, by petition, that the governing body of a county build or repair …
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§12–608. (a) This section does not apply to Cecil County. (b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3…
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§12–609. (a) (1) On the date designated in the advertisement for the contract to build or repair a b…
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§12–610. (a) (1) A resident of a county may submit a written petition to the governing body of a cou…
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§12–611. (a) If the governing bodies of the adjoining counties approve the findings and recommendati…
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§12–612. (a) The examiners shall: (1) open the bids at the time and place specified in the advertise…
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§12–613. (a) (1) A resident of a county in which the governing body has decided to build or repair a…
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§12–616. (a) The County Commissioners of Carroll County may regulate the public bridges in the count…
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§12–617. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, Cecil County shall obtain the fol…
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§12–618. (a) The County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may regulate bridges in the county that a…
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§12–621. (a) This section applies to all counties. (b) (1) A corporation may build a bridge over a r…
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§12–701. (a) In this section, “Act” means the federal Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act.…
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§12–801. (a) This section applies to all counties except: (1) Anne Arundel County; (2) Baltimore Cit…
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§12–802. (a) This section applies to all counties except: (1) Anne Arundel County; (2) Baltimore Cit…
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§12–803. The County Commissioners of Caroline County may provide money to the State’s Attorney for C…
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§12–804. (a) Notwithstanding Title 11, Subtitle 2 of the Land Use Article and any other provision of…
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§12–805. (a) A person may not establish, maintain, or operate a labor camp for groups of 25 or more …
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§12–806. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Alarm system …
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§12–901. (a) This section applies to all counties except: (1) Anne Arundel County; (2) Baltimore Cit…
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§12–902. (a) In this section, “agreement” means an agreement to purchase development rights authoriz…
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§12–903. (a) This section applies to all counties, except Baltimore City. (b) The governing body of …
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§12–904. (a) This section applies only to Calvert County. (b) Notwithstanding § 6–108 of this articl…
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§12–905. (a) This section applies only to Anne Arundel County. (b) (1) If a person fails to obey a s…
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§13–101. Except as otherwise provided in this part, this part applies to all counties except Baltimo…
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§13–102. (a) This section does not apply in Washington County. (b) (1) The governing body of a count…
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§13–103. (a) This section does not apply in Washington County. (b) The governing body of a county ma…
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§13–104. (a) In this section, “service dog” means a dog that is professionally trained to aid indivi…
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§13–105. (a) Regardless of whether the dog bears the proper license tag required under this subtitle…
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§13–106. The governing body of a county may contract with a person for the removal, care, and dispos…
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§13–107. (a) This section does not apply in Somerset County. (b) A lawfully licensed dog whose owner…
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§13–108. (a) This section applies to all counties, including Baltimore City. (b) Notwithstanding any…
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§13–109. (a) This section does not apply in Garrett County or Washington County. (b) (1) Except as o…
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§13–112. (a) (1) In Allegany County, on or before July 1 of each year, a person owning or keeping a …
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§13–113. (a) (1) In Anne Arundel County, a person owning or keeping a dog shall apply to the county …
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§13–114. (a) (1) In Baltimore County, on or before July 1 of each year, a person owning or keeping a…
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§13–115. (a) (1) The County Commissioners of Calvert County shall set the fees for dog licenses in C…
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§13–116. (a) (1) In Caroline County, on or before July 1 of each year, a person owning or keeping a …
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§13–117. (a) (1) The County Commissioners of Carroll County, by ordinance, may provide for a compreh…
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§13–118. (a) (1) The governing body of Cecil County, by ordinance or resolution, may provide for a c…
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§13–119. (a) (1) In Charles County, on or before July 1 of each year, a person owning or keeping a d…
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§13–120. (a) (1) The governing body of Dorchester County, by ordinance, may provide for a comprehens…
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§13–121. (a) (1) The governing body of Frederick County, by ordinance, may provide for a comprehensi…
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§13–122. (a) (1) The County Commissioners of Garrett County, by ordinance, may provide for a compreh…
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§13–123. (a) (1) The governing body of Harford County, by resolution or ordinance, may provide for a…
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§13–124. (a) (1) In Howard County, the County Executive, with the approval of the county council, se…
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§13–125. (a) (1) The County Commissioners of Kent County, by resolution, may provide for a comprehen…
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§13–126. (a) (1) In Montgomery County, the County Executive shall set the fees for dog licenses. (2)…
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§13–127. (a) (1) In Prince George’s County, on or before July 1 of each year, a person owning or kee…
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§13–128. (a) The County Commissioners of Queen Anne’s County may adopt and enforce a comprehensive a…
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§13–129. (a) (1) In St. Mary’s County, on or before June 30 of each year, a person owning or keeping…
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§13–130. (a) (1) The County Commissioners of Somerset County, by ordinance, may provide for a compre…
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§13–131. (a) (1) The County Council of Talbot County shall set the fees, terms, and forms for dog an…
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§13–132. (a) The County Commissioners of Washington County may designate a regular or contract emplo…
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§13–133. (a) (1) In Wicomico County, each year as specified by law, a person owning or keeping a dog…
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§13–134. (a) (1) In Worcester County, on or before July 1 of each year, a person owning or keeping a…
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§13–201. (a) This section applies only in: (1) Caroline County; (2) Carroll County; (3) Cecil County…
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§13–202. (a) This section applies to all counties except Baltimore City. (b) The governing body of a…
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§13–203. (a) This section applies to all counties except: (1) Anne Arundel County; (2) Baltimore Cit…
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§13–204. (a) This section applies to all counties except: (1) Anne Arundel County; (2) Baltimore Cit…
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§13–205. (a) (1) Notwithstanding any provision of the Business Regulation Article, in Calvert County…
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§13–301. In this part, “transient vendor” means a person who: (1) engages in a business of selling o…
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§13–302. This part applies only in: (1) Carroll County; (2) Frederick County; and (3) Washington Cou…
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§13–303. (a) This part applies to a transient vendor and the principal or agent of a transient vendo…
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§13–304. The governing body of a county may license and regulate transient vendors in the county.
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§13–305. (a) A promoter, a sponsor, or any other person who organizes a convention, show, or sale th…
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§13–306. At least 30 days before the date of intended sale in a county, a transient vendor shall sub…
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§13–307. (a) (1) An applicant for a transient vendor license shall execute and file a bond with the …
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§13–308. (a) (1) The governing body of a county shall verify the statements made by the applicant in…
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§13–309. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a transient vendor shall pay the follo…
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§13–310. (a) Before conducting business in a county, a transient vendor shall obtain a transient ven…
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§13–311. (a) In Carroll County, in a proceeding to prosecute a violation of this part or to enforce …
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§13–312. The County Commissioners of Carroll County may adopt regulations to: (1) implement this par…
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§13–315. (a) This section applies to all counties except: (1) Anne Arundel County; (2) Baltimore Cit…
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§13–401. (a) This section applies to all counties except: (1) Anne Arundel County; (2) Baltimore Cit…
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§13–402. (a) This section applies to all counties, except: (1) Anne Arundel County; (2) Baltimore Ci…
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§13–402.1. (a) (1) In this section, “displacement” means the provision of garbage collection, remova…
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§13–403. (a) The governing body of a county may: (1) acquire, maintain, and operate land in the coun…
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§13–404. (a) The County Commissioners of Calvert County may provide that unpaid charges made against…
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§13–405. The County Commissioners of Calvert County may seek reimbursement of costs incurred in the …
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§13–406. (a) The County Commissioners of Calvert County may enact an ordinance pertaining to: (1) ta…
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§13–407. (a) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or …
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§13–408. (a) The County Commissioners of Washington County may adopt regulations for restricting the…
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§13–409. The County Commissioners of Washington County may enact an ordinance that is at least as st…
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§13–410. (a) (1) The health officer for Washington County or the health officer’s designee may issue…
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§13–411. (a) In this section, “splash pad” means an outdoor play area: (1) with sprinklers, fountain…
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§13–501. In this subtitle, “junkyard” means a public or private dump, automobile junkyard, automotiv…
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§13–502. Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, this subtitle applies to all counties, inclu…
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§13–503. The governing body of a county may adopt rules and regulations for the licensing, maintenan…
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§13–504. The rules and regulations adopted by the governing body of a county may: (1) require that a…
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§13–505. (a) (1) Before adopting rules and regulations under § 13–503 of this subtitle, the governin…
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§13–506. (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person who violates a rule …
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§13–507. (a) In Calvert County, a person who maintains or operates a junkyard within 100 feet of an …
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§13–508. (a) In Charles County, a person who maintains or operates a junkyard within 200 feet of an …
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§13–601. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the governing body of a county may adopt an …
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§13–602. (a) This section applies to all counties, except Baltimore City. (b) The governing body of …
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§13–603. (a) This section applies to all counties, except Baltimore City. (b) (1) Under rules it ado…
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§13–604. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the County Council of Anne Arundel County ma…
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§13–605. (a) In this section, “Advisory Board” means the Garrett County Agricultural Preservation Ad…
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§13–606. (a) By ordinance, the County Commissioners of Washington County: (1) may establish methods …
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§13–701. (a) This section applies only to: (1) Frederick County; (2) Garrett County; and (3) Washing…
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§13–702. (a) (1) By resolution, the County Council of Prince George’s County may create an official …
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§13–703. (a) The County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may: (1) adopt an ordinance, a rule, or a…
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§13–704. (a) The County Commissioners of Calvert County may provide for: (1) the enforcement and cor…
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§13–705. (a) By ordinance or resolution, the County Commissioners of Cecil County may: (1) provide f…
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§13–706. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Decommiss…
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§13–801. (a) This section applies to all counties except Baltimore City. (b) The governing body of a…
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§13–802. (a) (1) In this section, “floating home” means a vessel that: (i) is used or designated as …
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§13–803. The County Commissioners of Charles County may maintain a fund of not more than $40,000 to …
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§13–804. (a) This section applies only to Dorchester County and Somerset County. (b) This section do…
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§13–805. (a) (1) The governing body of Dorchester County may adopt regulations concerning maintainin…
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§13–901. (a) This section applies to all counties except: (1) Anne Arundel County; (2) Baltimore Cit…
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§13–902. (a) This section applies only to: (1) Calvert County; (2) Caroline County; (3) Dorchester C…
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§13–903. (a) The governing body of Cecil County may adopt a building code to provide for: (1) constr…
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§13–904. (a) (1) The County Commissioners of Charles County shall adopt a building code that: (i) sp…
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§13–905. (a) The County Commissioners of Queen Anne’s County may adopt a building code. (b) A buildi…
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§13–906. (a) The County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may adopt a building code to provide for …
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§13–907. (a) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or …
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§13–910. (a) This section applies to all counties except: (1) Anne Arundel County; (2) Baltimore Cit…
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§13–911. (a) This section applies to all counties, except Baltimore City. (b) The provisions of §§ 9…
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§13–912. (a) This section applies to all counties except: (1) Anne Arundel County; (2) Baltimore Cit…
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§13–915. (a) This section applies to all counties except: (1) Baltimore City; (2) Baltimore County; …
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§13–916. (a) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or …
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§13–917. (a) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or …
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§13–918. (a) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or …
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§13–921. (a) This section applies to all counties except: (1) Anne Arundel County; (2) Baltimore Cit…
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§13–922. The governing body of Frederick County may enact an ordinance to control the increase of re…
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§13–923. The County Commissioners of Washington County may enact a local law or adopt regulations to…
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§13–1001. (a) This section applies only in Howard County. (b) (1) In this section the following word…
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§16–101. (a) The fiscal year for each county, municipality, or special taxing district begins on Jul…
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§16–102. In preparing and revising its annual budget, a political subdivision may use the accrual me…
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§16–103. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Financial off…
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§16–104. (a) On or before April 30 of each year, the Department of Legislative Services shall report…
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§16–105. (a) The governing body of each county shall publish annually, in at least one newspaper of …
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§16–106. The budget and fiscal policies and purchasing laws of a county govern: (1) the county board…
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§16–107. (a) In this section, “reserve account” means a continuing, nonlapsing account or fund in wh…
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§16–108. (a) In this section, “governmental charge” means a tax, a fee, or any other charge that a c…
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§16–109. (a) This section applies only to commission counties. (b) The county commissioners of a cou…
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§16–110. (a) This section applies to all counties except Baltimore City. (b) The governing body of a…
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§16–111. (a) This section applies to all counties except Baltimore City. (b) The governing body of a…
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§16–112. Each fiscal year, each county shall pay to each municipality in the county an amount of mon…
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§16–113. (a) In Allegany County, an entity that provides water or sewer services to the public on a …
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§16–114. (a) In this section, “common ownership community” means: (1) a condominium organized under …
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§16–115. (a) In Washington County, a county license or permit may not be issued or renewed until the…
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§16–116. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Check” has th…
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§16–201. The county treasurer, comptroller, tax collector, or other similar officer of each county s…
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§16–202. (a) The annual salary of the County Treasurer of Calvert County is $57,500. (b) (1) The Cou…
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§16–203. (a) The annual salary of the County Treasurer of St. Mary’s County is: (1) $76,000 for cale…
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§16–205. (a) (1) The annual salary of the County Treasurer of Washington County is: (i) as set by th…
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§16–301. Each county, municipality, and special taxing district shall adopt the fiscal year specifie…
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§16–302. Each county, municipality, and special taxing district shall maintain its financial records…
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§16–303. (a) Each county, municipality, and special taxing district shall maintain the uniform syste…
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§16–304. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, on or before October 31 aft…
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§16–305. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, each county, municipality, and sp…
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§16–306. (a) The county, municipality, or special taxing district shall report the results of the au…
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§16–307. (a) (1) Each year the Legislative Auditor shall: (i) review the audit reports required unde…
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§16–308. (a) Each county shall adopt uniform rules and regulations for the auditing of the financial…
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§16–309. (a) If the Legislative Auditor audits the financial records of a county, municipality, or s…
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§16–401. This subtitle shall be liberally construed.
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§16–402. A county or municipality may use the taxing and borrowing authority granted under this subt…
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§16–403. To exercise the authority granted under this subtitle, the governing body of a county or mu…
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§16–404. (a) A county or municipality that exercises the authority granted under this subtitle may i…
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§16–405. (a) This section does not apply to Baltimore City. (b) A county or municipality may borrow …
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§16–406. The governing body of a county or municipality may exercise any incidental powers necessary…
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§16–407. The administration, expenditure, and accounting of all money raised, borrowed, or obtained …
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§16–501. (a) Subject to subsection (e) of this section, for each fiscal year, the Comptroller shall …
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§16–502. (a) The intent of this section is to: (1) reimburse Anne Arundel County for the supporting …
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§16–503. IN EFFECT ** IN EFFECT UNTIL JULY 1, 2026 PER CHAPTER 604 OF 2025 ** (a) The Governor shall…
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§16–504. (a) If on or before January 1, 2020, the Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission license for …
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§16–505. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 791 OF 2023 // (a) For each of fisca…
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§17–101. (a) In this section, “State financial institution” means an institution that: (1) has a bra…
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§17–102. (a) In this section, “other postemployment benefits” means: (1) postemployment health care …
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§17–103. (a) This section applies to bond sale proceeds and other money that are: (1) subject to arb…
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§17–104. (a) This section applies to the following governmental entities: (1) the governing body of …
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§17–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Financial office…
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§17–202. To the extent of any conflict, this subtitle and the local government investment guidelines…
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§17–203. This subtitle applies to the following governmental entities: (1) each county; (2) each mun…
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§17–204. (a) (1) After consulting with the governmental entities, the State Treasurer shall adopt by…
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§17–205. (a) The governing authority of each governmental entity shall adopt by resolution a local i…
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§17–206. A financial officer may not invest public money of a governmental entity in a manner that i…
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§17–207. (a) (1) Each governmental entity shall adopt by resolution, motion, or ordinance a local de…
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§17–208. (a) The State Treasurer shall contact the governmental entity to seek compliance if a gover…
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§17–301. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Authorized participa…
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§17–302. There is a Local Government Investment Pool.
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§17–303. The Pool consists of: (1) money of authorized participants that is deposited in the Pool; a…
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§17–304. (a) The State Treasurer shall administer the Pool on behalf of: (1) authorized participants…
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§17–305. (a) The State Treasurer shall establish investment policies for the Pool. (b) Subject to th…
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§17–306. (a) The State Treasurer may: (1) contract with a qualified Maryland fiscal agent; and (2) c…
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§17–307. Except for State money, money deposited in the Pool is not money of the State.
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§17–308. (a) The governing authority of an authorized participant may direct its financial officer t…
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§17–309. (a) The State Treasurer shall maintain a separate account designated by name or number for …
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§17–312. There is a Montgomery County Investment Pool.
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§17–313. (a) The Montgomery County Investment Pool consists of money deposited in the Pool for inves…
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§17–314. The Montgomery County Investment Pool shall be: (1) administered by the Montgomery County D…
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§18–101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Authority” means…
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§18–102. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) unemployment conditions exist in certain areas of …
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§18–103. This subtitle applies only to Baltimore City, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, an…
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§18–104. A county or municipality may create a body politic and corporate known as the “Parking Auth…
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§18–105. To create an authority, a county or municipality shall: (1) pass a local law that establish…
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§18–106. A county or municipality may: (1) amend the authority’s charter through local law if the am…
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§18–107. (a) An authority consists of five members. (b) By local law, a county or municipality shall…
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§18–108. (a) An authority has the powers granted to it by local law, consistent with this subtitle, …
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§18–109. A county or municipality may authorize an authority to: (1) acquire by purchase, lease, or …
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§18–110. Property owned or controlled by an authority is exempt from all taxation by the State, a po…
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§18–111. The net earnings of an authority, other than those necessary to pay debt services or implem…
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§18–112. On termination of an authority, all property, obligations, and assets of the authority beco…
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§18–113. An act of an authority may not be challenged on the basis of the absence of qualifications …
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§18–114. (a) To carry out the purposes of this subtitle, an authority may issue revenue bonds to fin…
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§18–115. (a) If bonds are issued for projects having different probable useful lives, the authority …
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§18–116. By local law consistent with this subtitle, a county or municipality shall determine matter…
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§18–117. (a) By local law, a county or municipality may guarantee the bonds as to payment of princip…
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§18–118. Bonds, the borrowing that they represent, the project being financed, or the guarantee of t…
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§18–119. Bonds are exempt from the conditions of sale requirements under §§ 19–205 and 19–206 of thi…
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§18–120. Bonds, transfer of the bonds, and the interest payable and income derived from the bonds ar…
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§18–121. This subtitle is the Parking Authorities Act.
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§18–201. In this subtitle, “Convention Center” means the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.
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§18–202. The Mayor and City Council of Ocean City shall operate the Convention Center.
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§18–203. (a) The Mayor and City Council of Ocean City may: (1) employ and set the salaries for a Con…
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§18–204. The Convention Center is exempt from State and local taxes.
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§18–205. The State may not spend any money for capital improvements or capital repairs to the Conven…
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§18–206. A name given to a section of the Convention Center by the Board of Public Works may be chan…
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§18–301. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a political subdivision may use federal or S…
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§18–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Qualifying touri…
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§18–402. (a) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or munic…
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§18–403. (a) In a tourism zone: (1) the exemption from the admissions and amusement tax under § 4–10…
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§19–101. (a) (1) In authorizing the sale of municipal bonds, the governing body of a county, the com…
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§19–102. (a) This section applies to a financial officer who is entrusted with the duty of investing…
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§19–103. (a) (1) Any charter provision of Anne Arundel County or Prince George’s County that require…
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§19–104. The County Commissioners of Calvert County: (1) may charge a fee for the issuance of tax–ex…
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§19–105. The governing body of Frederick County shall establish and maintain a bond rating enhanceme…
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§19–106. Notwithstanding any other law, the pledge of any bonds or obligations issued on the full fa…
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§19–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Bond” means …
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§19–204. (a) This section applies only to the following governmental entities: (1) a county; (2) a m…
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§19–205. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, this section applies only t…
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§19–206. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, this section applies only t…
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§19–207. (a) This section applies only to the following governmental entities: (1) a county; (2) a m…
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§19–208. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, this section applies only t…
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§19–211. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this part applies only to the fol…
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§19–212. (a) A governmental entity authorized to issue bonds may issue and sell bond anticipation no…
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§19–213. (a) Bond and grant anticipation notes issued under this part shall be authorized by ordinan…
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§19–214. (a) A governmental entity may not issue bond anticipation notes under this part in a total …
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§19–215. Grant anticipation notes may not be sold under this part until the governmental entity rece…
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§19–216. (a) A bond anticipation note may not be issued under this part unless it is signed, endorse…
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§19–217. (a) (1) The principal of and interest on bond anticipation notes under this part shall be p…
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§19–218. The proceeds of sale of bond anticipation notes shall be spent: (1) first, for payment of t…
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§19–219. (a) (1) Except for the provisions of this section, each governmental entity shall comply wi…
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§19–220. (a) A governmental entity may issue bond or grant anticipation notes under this part as not…
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§19–221. The following obligations are exempt from State and local taxation: (1) a bond or grant ant…
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§19–224. (a) This section applies only to the following governmental entities: (1) a county; (2) a m…
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§19–227. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Chief executive offi…
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§19–228. This part applies only to the following governmental entities: (1) a county; (2) a municipa…
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§19–229. (a) The financial officer may establish and maintain funds and accounts for the administrat…
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§19–230. (a) The financial officer may establish a separate rebate fund to be used to make any payme…
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§19–231. The financial officer may prepare and file with the appropriate agency of the United States…
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§19–232. For purposes of doing whatever is necessary or appropriate to comply with the Internal Reve…
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§19–233. This part does not prevent the governing authority of a governmental entity from authorizin…
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§19–236. (a) Notwithstanding any other law and in addition to any other authority, to improve the ma…
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§19–301. (a) In its charter, each municipality may provide a procedure to borrow money for any publi…
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§19–302. (a) A municipality may: (1) borrow money for any public purpose; and (2) issue and sell gen…
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§19–303. (a) The issuance of all bonds of a municipality shall be authorized by a resolution adopted…
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§19–304. (a) (1) A municipality may not issue bonds that mature later than 40 years after the date o…
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§19–305. All bonds and tax anticipation notes issued in accordance with the charter of a municipalit…
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§19–306. The principal of and interest on bonds or tax anticipation notes issued in accordance with …
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§19–307. (a) A fiscal officer of a municipality who has custody of a sinking fund established by the…
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§19–308. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, each bond or tax anticipation not…
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§19–309. This subtitle does not impair any term or condition of any bond, note, or other obligation …
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§19–401. Section 10–203 of this article applies to the creation of public debt by a charter county.
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§19–501. In this subtitle, “public local law” has the meaning stated in Article XI–F, § 1 of the Mar…
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§19–502. This subtitle applies only to code counties.
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§19–503. (a) A county may: (1) borrow money for any public purpose; and (2) issue and sell general o…
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§19–504. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the issuance of all bonds of a co…
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§19–505. (a) A county may not issue bonds that mature later than 40 years after the date of issue. (…
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§19–506. Any bonds issued in accordance with this subtitle shall be considered investment securities…
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§19–507. The principal of and interest on bonds issued in accordance with this subtitle are exempt f…
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§19–508. (a) A county fiscal officer who has custody of a sinking fund established by the county to …
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§19–509. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, each bond issued in accordance wi…
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§19–510. This subtitle does not impair any term or condition of any bond, note, or other obligation …
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§19–601. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Authorizing resoluti…
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§19–602. (a) (1) A county may borrow money and incur indebtedness through the issuance and sale of n…
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§19–603. A county may expend the net proceeds of the sale of an issue of notes only to: (1) pay the …
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§19–604. (a) The principal of the notes may be paid from: (1) the proceeds of any of the State share…
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§19–605. (a) The notes shall be authorized by a resolution. (b) The authorizing resolution shall: (1…
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§19–606. (a) If the authorizing resolution provides, notes may be secured by: (1) a trust indenture …
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§19–607. A note is not subject to §§ 19–205 and 19–206 of this title.
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§19–608. A note is a valid and binding obligation of the issuing county in accordance with the terms…
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§19–609. The notes, the transfer of the notes, the interest payable on the notes, and any income der…
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§19–610. (a) The authorizing resolution, and notes and agreements authorized under the authorizing r…
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§19–611. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an agreement entered under …
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§19–612. The authority to borrow money and issue notes granted to counties by this part is: (1) supp…
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§19–615. “New school capacity construction bonds” means 10–year bonds issued under this part.
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§19–616. (a) (1) The County Commissioners of Charles County may issue new school capacity constructi…
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§19–701. This subtitle applies only to: (1) Calvert County; (2) Harford County; and (3) St. Mary’s C…
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§19–702. (a) The governing body of a county may borrow money to pay any of the capital construction …
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§19–703. The governing body of a county may: (1) issue bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedne…
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§19–801. In this subtitle, “program” means a residential mortgage program authorized under this subt…
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§19–802. A transaction under this subtitle is not a capital project within the meaning of any statut…
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§19–803. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) persons and families in many areas in Cecil County…
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§19–804. (a) By ordinance or resolution, the governing body of Cecil County shall specify: (1) the p…
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§19–805. (a) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, Cecil County may issue revenue bonds, notes, or othe…
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§19–806. (a) (1) A program shall require a down payment of at least 10% of the purchase price of the…
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§19–807. (a) (1) A bond issued under this subtitle: (i) shall be negotiable; (ii) may be issued in c…
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§19–808. (a) Cecil County shall sell bonds authorized under this subtitle at public or private sale …
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§19–809. (a) A bond issued under this subtitle and the interest on the bond are limited obligations …
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§19–810. A finding made by Cecil County regarding a program or the qualification of a person or fami…
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§19–811. The principal amount of the bonds issued under this subtitle, the transfer of the bonds, th…
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§19–901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Bond” means …
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§19–902. (a) This subtitle applies only to: (1) charter counties; (2) code counties; and (3) municip…
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§19–903. The General Assembly finds that it is in the best interests of the charter counties, code c…
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§19–904. (a) A county or municipality that is authorized under law to borrow money and issue bonds m…
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§19–905. (a) Notwithstanding any State or local law to the contrary, a county or municipality may: (…
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§19–906. (a) The proceeds of pension liability funding bonds may be deposited, in amounts determined…
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§19–907. In any proceeding involving the validity or enforceability of pension liability funding bon…
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§19–908. (a) Pension liability funding bonds, the transfer of the bonds, the interest payable on the…
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§19–1001. A county may borrow money and incur indebtedness through the issuance and sale of notes in…
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§19–1002. A county may expend the net proceeds of the sale of an issue of notes only to: (1) make gr…
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§19–1003. (a) The principal of the notes may be paid from: (1) the county’s allocation of funds from…
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§19–1004. The authority to borrow money and issue notes granted to a county under this subtitle is: …
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§20–101. (a) The proceeds of a sale of any property of a person liable for a tax shall be applied in…
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§20–102. (a) A requirement in this title that a document be under oath means that the document shall…
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§20–103. (a) In this section, “legal holiday” means: (1) the day on which a legal holiday, as define…
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§20–104. (a) In this section, “tax information” means: (1) the amount of income or any other particu…
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§20–107. (a) This section applies to all counties, except: (1) Anne Arundel County; (2) Baltimore Ci…
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§20–108. (a) Within the period allowed in § 20–127 of this subtitle, an action to collect a tax impo…
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§20–109. (a) In an action under § 20–108 of this subtitle, a request for attachment before judgment …
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§20–110. (a) At the request of the plaintiff in an action under § 20–108 of this subtitle, the actio…
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§20–113. A claim for a refund may be filed with the tax collector who collects the tax, fee, charge,…
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§20–114. A claim for refund shall be: (1) made in the form and verified in the manner that the tax c…
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§20–115. A claim for refund shall be filed within 3 years of the date that the tax, interest, or pen…
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§20–116. (a) The tax collector shall: (1) investigate each claim for a refund; and (2) at the reques…
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§20–117. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a claimant may appeal to the Mary…
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§20–118. (a) Unless the claimant has not paid all other taxes, fees, or charges payable to the count…
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§20–121. (a) A person who negligently or without reasonable cause fails to provide any information a…
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§20–122. (a) A person who assaults a tax collector who is performing an official duty is guilty of a…
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§20–123. (a) An employee or officer of a county or municipality who negligently fails to perform a d…
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§20–124. A person who makes a disclosure of tax information in violation of § 20–104 of this subtitl…
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§20–125. (a) This section applies only to a county that: (1) is a charter county that imposes, by la…
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§20–127. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a tax imposed under this title ma…
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§20–201. (a) This section applies to a political subdivision of the State that is authorized to impo…
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§20–202. (a) This section applies to a political subdivision of the State that is authorized to impo…
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§20–301. This subtitle applies only to code counties and Garrett County.
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§20–302. For each fiscal year, a county shall impose a tax on every person engaged in the business o…
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§20–303. The tax rate is 30 cents for each ton of surface mined coal that is reported to the Bureau …
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§20–304. (a) (1) In this subsection, “surface mining related activities” does not include the activi…
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§20–305. A county tax collector shall deposit in the general fund of the county taxes collected unde…
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§20–306. (a) (1) Each year the governing body of a county or the governing body’s designee shall not…
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§20–307. (a) To the extent recorded with the clerk of the circuit court, all unpaid county taxes col…
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§20–308. A county that imposes a tax under this subtitle may impose interest and penalties for late …
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§20–309. The county tax collector may adopt regulations necessary to carry out this subtitle and to …
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§20–401. IN EFFECT (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Hotel”…
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§20–402. IN EFFECT (a) This part applies only to: (1) subject to subsection (b) of this section, a c…
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§20–402.1. NOT IN EFFECT ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 ** This subtitle appli…
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§20–403. IN EFFECT (a) Except as provided in § 20–404 of this subtitle, a county may impose, by reso…
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§20–404. IN EFFECT (a) The hotel rental tax does not apply to the sale of a right to occupy a room o…
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§20–405. IN EFFECT (a) Subject to this section, the hotel rental tax rate is the rate that the count…
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§20–406. IN EFFECT (a) A hotel shall: (1) give a person who is required to pay a transient charge a …
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§20–407. IN EFFECT A person shall pay the hotel rental tax to the hotel when the person pays the tra…
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§20–407.1. NOT IN EFFECT ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 ** (a) An accommodatio…
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§20–408. IN EFFECT A hotel shall complete, sign, and file a hotel rental tax return with: (1) except…
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§20–409. IN EFFECT A hotel rental tax return for a county: (1) shall be made on the form that the co…
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§20–410. IN EFFECT A hotel shall pay to the county the hotel rental tax collected for a calendar mon…
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§20–411. IN EFFECT (a) Except in Calvert County, Carroll County, Charles County, St. Mary’s County, …
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§20–412. To provide for the orderly, systematic, and thorough administration of the hotel rental tax…
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§20–413. IN EFFECT (a) The Comptroller shall provide a county with information to help the county ve…
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§20–414. (a) To cover the revenue that a tax collector collects under this part, a county may increa…
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§20–415. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this part, a code county, Cecil County, Garrett County,…
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§20–415.1. (a) Calvert County shall distribute the revenue from the hotel rental tax collected under…
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§20–416. Carroll County shall distribute the hotel rental tax revenue as follows: (1) a reasonable s…
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§20–417. Charles County shall distribute the hotel rental tax revenue to the general fund of the cou…
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§20–418. Dorchester County shall distribute the hotel rental tax revenue as follows: (1) 80% of the …
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§20–419. (a) Frederick County shall distribute the hotel rental tax revenue as follows: (1) a reason…
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§20–420. Somerset County shall distribute the hotel rental tax revenue to the general fund of the co…
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§20–421. (a) Washington County shall distribute the hotel rental tax revenue as follows: (1) 50% to …
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§20–422. Wicomico County shall distribute the hotel rental tax revenue as follows: (1) a reasonable …
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§20–423. IN EFFECT A county shall make the distributions required under this part between the 15th d…
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§20–424. (a) (1) On or before October 1 of each year, a Western Maryland code county shall prepare a…
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§20–425. IN EFFECT (a) If a hotel fails to pay the hotel rental tax as required under this part, the…
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§20–426. IN EFFECT (a) Except in Talbot County or Wicomico County, if a hotel fails to pay the hotel…
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§20–427. IN EFFECT (a) A county may file a civil action to collect unpaid hotel rental tax. (b) A co…
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§20–428. IN EFFECT (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, to protect hotel rental tax …
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§20–431. IN EFFECT (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Hotel” has…
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§20–432. IN EFFECT (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a municipality…
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§20–433. IN EFFECT (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a municipality shall set the rate …
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§20–434. IN EFFECT A municipality that imposes a hotel rental tax may: (1) provide for the administr…
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§20–435. A municipality that imposes a hotel rental tax under this part shall distribute to a conven…
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§20–436. IN EFFECT If a county has the authority under Part I of this subtitle or any other law to i…
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§20–501. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Camping shelt…
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§20–502. (a) In this section, “mobile home” means a form of housing that: (1) is commonly known as a…
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§20–601. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a county may impose a sales or us…
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§20–602. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Beverage” doe…
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§20–603. IN EFFECT (a) By ordinance, Anne Arundel County may impose a sales or use tax on: (1) fuel …
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§20–604. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection and except as provided in subsection (b…
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§20–605. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Mobile Teleco…
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§20–606. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, by ordinance, the County Commissi…
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§20–607. (a) By ordinance, the governing body of Wicomico County may impose a user fee on the charge…
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§20–608. (a) By ordinance, a municipality may impose a user fee on charges for the docking and stora…
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§20–609. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Heavy equ…
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§20–701. By public local law, the county commissioners of a code county may impose development impac…
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§20–701.1. (a) By ordinance, the County Council of Baltimore County may impose development impact fe…
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§20–702. By ordinance or resolution, the County Commissioners of Carroll County may impose developme…
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§20–703. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, by ordinance, the governing body of Frederic…
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§20–704. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, by ordinance or resolution, the County Commi…
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§20–705. (a) By ordinance, the County Council of Harford County may impose a development impact fee …
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§20–706. (a) (1) The County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may impose building permit fees in an…
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§20–801. (a) “Public local law” has the meaning stated in Article XI–F, § 1 of the Maryland Constitu…
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§20–802. (a) “Public local law” has the meaning stated in Article XI–F, § 1 of the Maryland Constitu…
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§20–803. (a) By ordinance, the County Commissioners of Calvert County may impose a building excise t…
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§20–804. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Dwelling type…
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§20–805. (a) (1) By ordinance, the County Council of Dorchester County may impose a building excise …
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§20–806. (a) (1) By ordinance, the County Council of Talbot County may impose a building excise tax …
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§20–807. (a) By ordinance, the County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may impose a building excis…
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§20–901. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Home amenity” means …
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§20–902. This part applies only to: (1) a charter county; (2) a code county; (3) Calvert County; (4)…
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§20–903. (a) A county may impose, by resolution, a home amenity rental tax. (b) (1) This subsection …
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§20–904. (a) Subject to this section, the home amenity rental tax rate is the rate that the county s…
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§20–905. To provide for the orderly, systematic, and thorough administration of the home amenity ren…
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§20–908. The definitions in § 20–901 of this subtitle apply in this part.
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§20–909. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a municipality may impose, by ord…
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§20–910. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a municipality shall set the rate of the hom…
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§20–911. A municipality that imposes a home amenity rental tax may provide for the administration an…
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§21–101. In this subtitle, “authority” means a commercial district management authority.
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§21–102. This subtitle applies to all counties except Baltimore City.
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§21–103. (a) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or …
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§21–104. An authority may not: (1) exercise the power of eminent domain; (2) purchase, sell, constru…
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§21–105. Any fee or tax imposed under this subtitle shall be used only for the purposes stated in th…
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§21–106. The governing body of a county may establish an authority in accordance with this subtitle …
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§21–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “District” means …
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§21–202. This subtitle supplements the provisions of the Natural Resources Article relating to shore…
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§21–203. The purpose of projects constructed under this subtitle is to prevent erosion of land by an…
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§21–204. (a) Each recorded subdivision that abuts a body of water in the State is a district. (b) Ea…
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§21–205. (a) The governing body of a county is the district council for each district in the county.…
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§21–206. (a) (1) This section does not apply to: (i) the development and completion of plans and spe…
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§21–207. (a) This section does not apply to Anne Arundel County. (b) (1) When the plans and specific…
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§21–208. (a) The district council may acquire an easement in any land or structure that is necessary…
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§21–209. (a) The district council may borrow money, on the full faith and credit of the district, to…
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§21–210. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, this subtitle applies to any project unde…
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§21–211. (a) The district council shall publish notice once each week for 2 successive weeks in a ne…
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§21–212. (a) After a project for a district has been completed, either wholly or partly, the distric…
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§21–213. (a) (1) Each year, the district council shall impose a tax against all assessable property …
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§21–214. (a) A person or agency may not: (1) fail to perform duties required under this subtitle; (2…
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§21–301. This subtitle applies to property in one or more counties that abuts a body of water in the…
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§21–302. Property subject to this subtitle may be formed into a shore erosion control district.
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§21–303. (a) The owners of 75% of the real property in a proposed district, or 75% of the owners of …
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§21–304. The governing body of a county may act as the district council for the shore erosion contro…
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§21–305. (a) The governing body of a county may finance and construct an erosion control project in …
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§21–306. (a) The County Council of Anne Arundel County may impose a direct tax on property in a shor…
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§21–401. For the purposes stated in § 21–402 of this subtitle, a municipality may: (1) by ordinance …
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§21–402. The purpose of the authority granted under this part is to: (1) finance the establishment, …
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§21–403. In a special taxing district established for financing a ride sharing or bus system, a muni…
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§21–404. Ad valorem taxes imposed under this part shall be imposed in the same manner, on the same a…
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§21–407. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Bond” means a revenu…
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§21–408. (a) This part is self–executing and does not require a municipality to amend its charter to…
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§21–409. (a) For any purpose stated in § 21–410(a)(1) of this subtitle, a municipality may: (1) esta…
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§21–410. (a) The purpose of the authority granted under this part is to: (1) finance, refinance, or …
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§21–411. Unless otherwise provided in the charter, bylaws, or code of a municipality, before the gov…
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§21–412. (a) By resolution, the governing body of a municipality: (1) may designate an area as a spe…
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§21–413. If no bonds authorized by this part are outstanding with respect to a special taxing distri…
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§21–414. (a) The governing body of a municipality may provide for the imposition of an ad valorem or…
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§21–415. (a) A special taxing district established under this part shall be terminated if: (1) no bo…
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§21–416. (a) The special fund and any sinking fund established by a municipality under this part are…
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§21–417. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a municipality may issue bonds as provided under this pa…
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§21–418. (a) A bond issued under this part: (1) may be in bearer form or coupon form; (2) may be reg…
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§21–419. Bonds issued under this part are securities: (1) that may be deposited with and received by…
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§21–420. (a) Bonds are payable from the special fund required under § 21–412 of this subtitle. (b) T…
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§21–421. Bond proceeds shall be used only to pay the cost of infrastructure improvements, including:…
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§21–422. The principal amount of bonds, interest payable on bonds, the transfer of bonds, and any in…
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§21–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Bond” means a sp…
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§21–502. (a) This subtitle applies only to: (1) a code county in the Eastern Shore class; (2) Anne A…
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§21–503. (a) For any purpose stated in § 21–504(a)(1) of this subtitle, a county may: (1) establish …
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§21–504. (a) The purpose of the authority granted under this subtitle is to: (1) finance, refinance,…
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§21–505. (a) Unless otherwise provided in the charter, bylaws, or code of a county, before the gover…
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§21–506. (a) By resolution, the governing body of a county: (1) may designate an area as a special t…
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§21–507. If no bonds authorized by this subtitle are outstanding with respect to a special taxing di…
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§21–508. (a) The governing body of a county may provide for the imposition of an ad valorem or speci…
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§21–509. (a) A special taxing district established under this subtitle shall be terminated if: (1) n…
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§21–510. (a) The special fund and any sinking fund established by a county under this subtitle are s…
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§21–511. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a county may issue bonds as provided under this subtitle…
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§21–512. (a) A bond issued under this subtitle: (1) may be in bearer form or coupon form; (2) may be…
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§21–513. Bonds issued under this subtitle are securities: (1) that may be deposited with and receive…
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§21–514. (a) Bonds are payable from the special fund required under § 21–506 of this subtitle. (b) B…
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§21–515. Bond proceeds shall be used only to pay the cost of infrastructure improvements, including:…
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§21–516. The principal amount of bonds, the interest payable on bonds, the transfer of bonds, and an…
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§21–519. A law enacted by Anne Arundel County under this subtitle: (1) shall specify the type of inf…
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§21–520. (a) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, Cecil County may exercise the aut…
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§21–521. (a) Charles County may exercise the authority granted under this subtitle to provide financ…
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§21–522. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, Harford County may exercise…
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§21–523. Prince George’s County may exercise the authority granted under this subtitle to: (1) impos…
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§21–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Bond” means a bo…
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§21–602. This subtitle applies only in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County.
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§21–603. (a) This subtitle shall be liberally construed to carry out its purposes. (b) This subtitle…
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§21–606. (a) (1) Montgomery County may establish a stormwater management district that includes the …
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§21–607. (a) (1) Prince George’s County may establish a stormwater management district that includes…
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§21–608. The Commission may enter into agreements with Montgomery County and Prince George’s County …
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§21–611. Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and the City of Takoma Park shall have independe…
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§21–612. (a) (1) Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and the City of Takoma Park may issue bo…
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§21–613. Bonds issued under this part: (1) are general obligation bonds of the issuing authority tha…
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§21–614. Bonds issued under this part, a transfer of the bonds, the interest payable on the bonds, a…
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§21–615. Bonds authorized by this part and the issuance and sale of the bonds are exempt from §§ 19–…
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§21–616. (a) Bonds authorized by this part are, and shall state, an irrevocable pledge of the full f…
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§21–617. Notwithstanding any limitation or provision of any charter or local law regulating the crea…
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§21–618. (a) Bonds issued by Montgomery County or Prince George’s County to provide money for stormw…
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§21–621. (a) This part does not impair the rights of Prince George’s County or the City of Bowie to …
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§21–622. (a) (1) In the stormwater management district, Prince George’s County may require an owner …
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§21–623. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, Montgomery County and Prince George’s Co…
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§21–624. (a) This section applies only in Montgomery County. (b) Subject to subsections (c)(1) and (…
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§21–625. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the City of Takoma Park may impose an ad…
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§21–626. (a) Property owned by the State or a unit of State government, a county, a municipality, or…
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§21–627. (a) On establishing a stormwater management district, Montgomery County and Prince George’s…
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§21–628. (a) The City of Takoma Park shall: (1) establish a stormwater management fund; and (2) depo…
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§21–629. (a) If land in the Prince George’s County stormwater management district is annexed by the …
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§21–632. (a) Each county and the City of Takoma Park is responsible for the maintenance of stormwate…
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§21–633. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the county where the project is l…
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§21–634. On or after July 1, 1990, the City of Takoma Park shall maintain every stormwater managemen…
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§21–637. (a) In the review and approval by Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, or the City of…
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§21–638. (a) Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, the City of Bowie, the City of Takoma Park, …
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§21–641. (a) All property of the Commission that the Commission and the applicable county mutually d…
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§21–644. (a) (1) This subsection does not apply to § 21–624 of this subtitle. (2) Except as provided…
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§21–701. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Cost” has the…
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§21–702. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Bond” means a…
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§21–801. (a) This section applies to all counties except Baltimore City. (b) The governing body of a…
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§21–802. (a) Within 60 days after the end of each fiscal or calendar year, a special taxing area com…
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§21–803. (a) The governing body of Anne Arundel County may: (1) establish special taxing districts; …
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§21–803.1. In addition to the purposes enumerated in Title 10 of this article, Anne Arundel County m…
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§21–804. (a) (1) By ordinance, the County Commissioners of Calvert County may establish stormwater m…
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§21–805. (a) In this section, “Department” means the Crofton Police Department. (b) There is a Croft…
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§21–806. (a) In this section, “Department” means the Ocean Pines Police Department. (b) There is an …
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§22–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Bond” means an …
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§22–102. (a) A local government may create a Resilience Authority by local law in accordance with th…
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§22–103. (a) Officers governing the Resilience Authority and employees of a Resilience Authority sha…
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§22–104. Except as necessary to pay debt service or implement the public purposes or programs of the…
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§22–105. (a) Except as limited by the local law establishing the Resilience Authority or its article…
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§22–106. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a Resilience Authority may issue and sell b…
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§22–107. (a) For each issue of its bonds, a Resilience Authority shall adopt a resolution that: (1) …
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§22–108. (a) The principal of and interest on bonds, the transfer of bonds, and any income derived f…
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§22–109. A finding by the local governing authority or the board of directors of a Resilience Author…
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§22–110. Notwithstanding any other provision of law or charter, the local governing body may dedicat…
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§22–111. If multiple counties or municipalities establish a Resilience Authority: (1) each shall be …
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§22–112. Nothing in this title may be construed to: (1) prohibit the local governments of multiple c…
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§22–113. (a) On a date and in a format designated by the incorporating local government, a Resilienc…
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§24–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Council” means a re…
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§24–102. (a) (1) By resolution, the governing body of any county or municipality may establish, orga…
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§24–103. (a) The council shall consist of at least one representative from each member. (b) Each rep…
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§24–104. (a) A council may: (1) study governmental problems common to two or more of its members, in…
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§24–105. (a) Each member: (1) may appropriate funds to meet the expenses of the council; and (2) may…
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§24–106. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the State shall provide financial support to…
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§25–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board of directors”…
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§25–102. This title does not authorize: (1) the interference with legal water rights; or (2) the div…
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§25–103. (a) On a petition filed under § 25–201 of this title, the county commissioners, county coun…
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§25–104. Watershed protection, flood prevention, recreation, soil conservation, drainage, and the co…
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§25–201. A petition to establish a watershed association shall be filed with the designated officer …
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§25–202. (a) The petition shall: (1) clearly describe the area’s location, boundaries, and problems …
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§25–203. (a) (1) The petition shall be accompanied by a report from the local soil conservation dist…
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§25–204. (a) (1) The county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore Ci…
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§25–205. If the land described in the petition is located in two or more counties, the county commis…
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§25–206. (a) At the hearing on the petition and report, the petitioners, any affected local soil con…
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§25–301. (a) On approval of the petition and report filed under Subtitle 2 of this title, the county…
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§25–302. (a) Within 30 days after the approval of the petition and report, the county commissioners,…
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§25–303. (a) Each year, the landowners shall meet to elect a successor to: (1) any director whose te…
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§25–304. (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the term of each director ele…
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§25–305. (a) The board of directors shall elect a chair, a secretary, and any other necessary office…
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§25–306. An officer or a director of a watershed association shall have the immunity from liability …
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§25–307. The county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City shall…
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§25–308. (a) The designated officer with whom a petition for the establishment of a watershed associ…
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§25–309. (a) In January of each year, the board of directors shall call a meeting of landowners. (b)…
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§25–310. (a) The board of directors may call a special meeting of landowners at any time. (b) (1) At…
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§25–401. (a) (1) The board of directors of the watershed association shall develop a work plan for t…
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§25–402. The watershed work plan developed under § 25–401 of this subtitle shall include: (1) the lo…
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§25–403. (a) On completion of the watershed work plan, or on the acceptance of a previously complete…
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§25–404. (a) (1) If the board of directors decides to submit the watershed work plan to the county c…
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§25–405. (a) (1) If, after the review and approval of the watershed work plan under § 25–404 of this…
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§25–501. (a) (1) On approval of a watershed work plan submitted in accordance with § 25–404 of this …
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§25–502. (a) On receipt of a copy of a watershed work plan from the county commissioners, county cou…
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§25–503. (a) A board of viewers: (1) shall determine the amount sufficient to pay: (i) the cost of a…
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§25–504. (a) A board of viewers may adopt an existing watershed project, as a whole watershed projec…
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§25–505. (a) At the earliest practicable date, the board of viewers shall submit three copies of a w…
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§25–506. (a) (1) The county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore Ci…
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§25–507. (a) At a hearing under § 25–506 of this subtitle: (1) the board of viewers and engineers sh…
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§25–508. (a) If a report is disapproved, the county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City…
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§25–509. If the property or interest of a minor who does not have a guardian is affected by a waters…
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§25–510. (a) The county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City o…
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§25–511. (a) A person who may be adversely affected by any watershed project connected with the prop…
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§25–512. (a) A person who is aggrieved by a determination of the county commissioners, county counci…
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§25–601. (a) A watershed association may acquire any right–of–way, easement, or other property right…
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§25–602. For a watershed project that consists of stream channel improvement or drainage, the board …
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§25–603. For a watershed project that consists of stream channel improvement or drainage, the board …
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§25–604. (a) If a landowner refuses to accept the damages awarded to the landowner by the board of v…
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§25–701. (a) The board of directors shall implement the watershed project. (b) The board of director…
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§25–702. (a) The board of directors shall control and supervise each watershed project under this ti…
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§25–801. (a) A special assessment imposed under this title shall be imposed on the land benefited by…
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§25–802. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a unit of State or local government that is a l…
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§25–803. (a) The board of directors shall determine the amount to be raised to implement an approved…
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§25–804. (a) As an alternative to raising funds as provided in § 25–803 of this subtitle, the board …
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§25–805. (a) (1) The board of directors shall impose an annual special assessment on the benefited l…
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§25–806. (a) The special assessments imposed under this subtitle shall remain in the county treasury…
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§25–807. (a) If the land affected by the watershed association that is subject to assessment is loca…
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§25–808. (a) From the money that first becomes available under this title to the board of directors,…
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§25–809. (a) This section applies to the following governmental entities: (1) a county; (2) a draina…
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§25–901. (a) (1) A majority of the landowners or the owners of a majority of the land affected by a …
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§25–902. (a) Notwithstanding § 25–901 of this subtitle, on a written petition for dissolution by any…
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§25–1001. (a) A person who is assessed for a ditch or drain that does not pass through or under the …
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§25–1002. (a) If a watershed project established under this title crosses a public highway at the in…
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§25–1003. (a) If a channel established under this title crosses a railroad right–of–way at the inter…
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§25–1101. (a) A person may not prevent a member of the board of directors or an employee or agent of…
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§25–1102. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person may not obstruct …
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§26–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board of managers” …
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§26–102. This title does not apply to Baltimore City.
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§26–103. This title does not: (1) restrict a charter county or code county from exercising a power g…
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§26–104. (a) The county commissioners or county council of a county may establish a drainage associa…
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§26–105. A drainage project established and maintained by a drainage association benefits the public…
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§26–106. The county commissioners or county council shall notify the Secretary of Agriculture and th…
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§26–107. If any owner of property affected by any proceedings under this title resides out of State,…
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§26–201. A petition to establish a drainage association shall be filed with the designated officer o…
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§26–202. (a) The petition shall: (1) clearly describe the area’s location, boundaries, and need of d…
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§26–203. (a) (1) The petition shall be accompanied by a report from the local soil conservation dist…
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§26–204. (a) (1) The county commissioners or county council shall examine the petition and report at…
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§26–205. If the land described in the petition is located in two or more counties, the county commis…
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§26–206. (a) At the hearing on the petition and report, the petitioners, any affected local soil con…
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§26–301. (a) On approval of the petition and report filed under Subtitle 2 of this title, the county…
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§26–302. (a) Within 30 days after the approval of the petition and report, the county commissioners …
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§26–303. (a) (1) The term of each manager is 3 years. (2) Each manager shall serve until a successor…
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§26–304. The board of managers shall elect a chair and a secretary from among its members.
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§26–305. An officer or director of a drainage association shall have the immunity from liability des…
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§26–306. The county commissioners or county council shall: (1) retain the original petition and repo…
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§26–307. (a) The designated officer shall maintain a drainage file. (b) The drainage file shall cont…
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§26–308. (a) In January of each year, the board of managers shall call a meeting of the landowners. …
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§26–309. (a) The board of managers may call a special meeting of landowners at any time. (b) (1) At …
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§26–401. (a) The board of managers shall develop a plan for agricultural drainage and soil conservat…
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§26–402. The plan developed under § 26–401 of this subtitle shall include: (1) the location of each …
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§26–403. (a) On completion of the plan, or on the acceptance of a previously completed plan, the boa…
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§26–404. (a) (1) If the board of managers decides to submit the plan to the county commissioners or …
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§26–501. (a) (1) On approval of a plan submitted in accordance with § 26–404 of this title, the coun…
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§26–502. At least 10 days before proceeding with its duties, the board of viewers shall: (1) post a …
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§26–503. (a) On receipt of a copy of the plan from the county commissioners or county council, a boa…
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§26–504. (a) A board of viewers: (1) shall determine the amount sufficient to pay: (i) the cost of c…
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§26–505. (a) A board of viewers may adopt an existing drainage project as a whole drainage project o…
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§26–506. (a) At the request of the board of managers, the county commissioners or county council sha…
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§26–507. (a) At the earliest feasible date, the board of viewers shall submit three copies of a writ…
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§26–508. (a) (1) The county commissioners or county council shall examine a report submitted by a bo…
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§26–509. (a) At a hearing under § 26–508 of this subtitle: (1) the board of viewers and engineers sh…
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§26–510. (a) If a report is disapproved, the county commissioners or county council shall pay the ex…
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§26–511. (a) The county commissioners or county council or circuit court for the county in which pro…
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§26–512. (a) A person who may be adversely affected by the making of any ditch or drain or who may b…
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§26–513. (a) A person who is aggrieved by a determination of the county commissioners or county coun…
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§26–601. (a) The board of managers may acquire any right–of–way and easement necessary to construct …
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§26–602. If a landowner refuses to accept the damages awarded to the landowner by the board of viewe…
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§26–701. (a) The board of managers shall implement the drainage project. (b) The board of managers m…
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§26–702. (a) The board of managers shall control and supervise each drainage project under this titl…
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§26–801. (a) A special assessment imposed under this title shall be imposed on the lands benefited b…
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§26–802. (a) The board of managers shall determine the amount of money to be raised to implement an …
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§26–803. (a) As an alternative to raising funds as provided in § 26–802 of this subtitle, the board …
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§26–804. (a) (1) The board of managers may impose a special assessment on the public and private ben…
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§26–805. (a) The special assessments imposed under this subtitle shall remain in the county treasury…
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§26–806. (a) If the lands of the drainage association that are subject to assessment are located in …
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§26–807. (a) From the money that first becomes available under this title to the board of managers, …
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§26–901. (a) (1) A majority of the landowners or the owners of a majority of the land in the area of…
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§26–902. (a) For the purpose of this section, a drainage association is considered inactive if for a…
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§26–1001. (a) A person who is assessed for a ditch or drain that does not pass through or on the per…
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§26–1002. (a) If a drainage project established under this title crosses a public highway at the int…
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§26–1003. (a) If a drainage project established under this title crosses a railroad right–of–way at …
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§26–1101. (a) A person may not prevent a member, an employee, or an agent of the board of managers o…
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§26–1102. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person may not obstruct …
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§27–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board of drainage c…
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§27–102. This title does not apply to Baltimore City.
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§27–103. This title shall be liberally construed to promote the ditching, draining, leveeing, and re…
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§27–104. In response to a petition filed under § 27–201 of this title, the county commissioners or a…
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§27–105. The drainage of swamps, the drainage of the surface water from agricultural land, and the r…
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§27–201. A petition to establish a drainage district shall be filed with the designated officer wher…
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§27–202. (a) A petition shall: (1) state that a specific area of land is subject to overflow or is t…
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§27–203. (a) A bond shall be filed with a petition. (b) The bond shall be: (1) in the amount of $50 …
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§27–204. (a) Each landowner who has not signed the petition is a respondent. (b) (1) The designated …
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§27–205. If the land described in the petition is located in two or more counties, the county commis…
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§27–301. (a) The county commissioners or county council shall appoint a board of viewers to: (1) exa…
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§27–302. (a) The board of viewers: (1) shall make a careful and thorough examination of the land des…
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§27–303. (a) (1) The county commissioners or county council shall review the report required under §…
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§27–304. (a) The board of viewers may employ assistants to make a complete survey of the drainage di…
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§27–305. (a) The board of viewers shall assess the damages claimed by any person that is entitled to…
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§27–306. (a) (1) The board of viewers shall examine the land in the drainage district and classify t…
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§27–307. The board of viewers shall report to the county commissioners or county council: (1) the na…
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§27–308. (a) When the final report is complete: (1) the board of viewers shall file the report with …
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§27–309. (a) The designated officer shall summon or cause to be summoned any respondent that is know…
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§27–310. (a) Any landowner may appear at the hearing in person or by counsel and object in writing t…
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§27–401. (a) After the county commissioners or county council establish a drainage district, the cou…
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§27–402. (a) The board of drainage commissioners shall organize as a corporation named “The Board of…
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§27–403. (a) The board of drainage commissioners shall elect a chair and a vice chair from among its…
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§27–404. (a) The board of drainage commissioners shall appoint a competent superintendent of constru…
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§27–405. (a) (1) The designated officer shall maintain a drainage record in which the designated off…
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§27–501. A drainage district may acquire a right–of–way across land that is not affected by the drai…
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§27–502. (a) The board of drainage commissioners has the power of eminent domain and may begin conde…
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§27–601. (a) The board of drainage commissioners: (1) shall advertise for bids to construct the drai…
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§27–602. The board of drainage commissioners shall control, supervise, and maintain each drainage pr…
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§27–603. (a) (1) The engineers who are appointed to the board of viewers shall receive compensation …
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§27–701. (a) The board of drainage commissioners shall ascertain the total cost of the drainage proj…
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§27–702. (a) A drainage district may include land that may not be affected by the completed drainage…
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§27–703. (a) When the board of drainage commissioners has estimated the total cost of the drainage p…
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§27–704. If the board of viewers, when making the examination and surveys of the drainage project, f…
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§27–705. (a) (1) The board of drainage commissioners shall give notice of a proposal to issue bonds …
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§27–706. (a) (1) The board of drainage commissioners may impose an assessment on the landowner benef…
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§27–707. (a) A drainage district may use any loan or other assistance from the federal government fo…
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§27–708. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Drainage District Fund. (b) There is a Drainage Distr…
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§27–709. The county tax collector, without an order from the board of drainage commissioners, shall …
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§27–710. The official bond of the county tax collector: (1) shall be liable for the faithful perform…
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§27–801. (a) A landowner that has been assessed under this title for the cost to construct a ditch, …
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§27–901. (a) A person may not damage, obstruct, or build any bridge, fence, or floodgate so as to da…
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§27–902. (a) A county tax collector may not willfully fail to make prompt payments of the interest a…
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§28–101. In this subtitle, “Commission” means the Allegany County Salary Study Commission.
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§28–102. There is an Allegany County Salary Study Commission.
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§28–103. (a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Commission consists of the following mem…
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§28–104. From among its members, the Commission shall elect a chair.
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§28–105. (a) Five members of the Commission are a quorum. (b) The Commission shall meet on or before…
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§28–106. (a) The Commission shall study the salaries of: (1) the County Commissioners of Allegany Co…
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§28–107. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and Article III, § 35 of the Maryland Constit…
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§28–201. In this subtitle, “Commission” means the Washington County Salary Study Commission.
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§28–202. There is a Washington County Salary Study Commission.
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§28–203. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (d) of this section, the Commission consists of the foll…
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§28–204. From among its members, the Commission shall elect a chair.
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§28–205. (a) Five members of the Commission are a quorum. (b) The Commission shall meet on or before…
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§28–206. (a) The Commission shall hold at least one public hearing every 4 years. (b) The Commission…
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§28–207. (a) The Commission shall study the salaries of: (1) the County Commissioners of Washington …
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§28–208. In formulating its report and recommendations, the Commission shall consider for each offic…
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§28–209. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and Article III, § 35 of the Maryland Constit…
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§29–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Alternative dispute…
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§29–102. (a) By ordinance or resolution, the County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may establish…
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§29–103. (a) The County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County shall: (1) determine the size of the Comm…
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§29–104. (a) From among its members, the Commission shall select a chair and a vice chair of the Com…
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§29–105. (a) A member of the Commission may not receive compensation as a member of the Commission. …
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§29–106. (a) The Commission may: (1) provide advice and assistance related to the filing and process…
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§29–107. (a) A person seeking an alternative dispute resolution under this title shall file a writte…
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§29–108. (a) This section supersedes any contrary provision of the Public Information Act and the St…
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§29–109. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Commission shall file with the County Co…
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§30–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the Bo…
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§30–102. (a) There is a Baltimore City Police Department Death Relief Fund. (b) (1) The Fund is an i…
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§30–103. The Board shall administer the Fund.
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§30–104. (a) (1) The Board consists of the following members elected from the Department: (i) one me…
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§30–105. (a) (1) If requested, the Board shall provide an opportunity for a full hearing, including …
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§30–106. (a) (1) The Board may accept and shall credit to the Fund any gifts, devises, and bequests …
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§30–107. (a) The Fund shall pay special death benefits, as provided in this title, for an officer or…
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§30–108. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection: (i) the amount of benefit payable unde…
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§31–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Aggregate” means to…
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§31–102. (a) There is a Baltimore City Youth Data Hub in Baltimore City. (b) The purpose of the Balt…
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§31–103. (a) The executive committee consists of: (1) the Mayor of Baltimore City, or the Mayor’s de…
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§31–104. (a) The manager shall operate the Baltimore City Youth Data Hub. (b) The manager shall be a…
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§31–105. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any local governmental entity and the Balti…
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§31–106. (a) The Baltimore City Youth Data Hub and manager may use only aggregated, de–identified da…
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§31–107. (a) (1) The manager shall promptly review any query requested by a provider. (2) The manage…
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§31–108. Each year, the Baltimore City Youth Data Hub shall publish a report that is available and a…
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§31–109. (a) A person, whether acting on behalf of the manager or a provider, who obtains, discloses…
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§31–110. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and except as provided in § 31–109 of this titl…
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§32–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commission” means t…
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§32–102. This title applies only to Prince George’s County.
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§32–103. (a) There is a Prince George’s County Recreation Blue Ribbon Workgroup. (b) The Workgroup c…
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§33–102. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 657 OF 2025 // (a) There is an …