Md. Code, Local Government § 1-604
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 1-604, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§1–604.
Official statutory text
The governing body of a county or municipality may:
(1) establish and maintain a program for the benefit of the residents of the county or municipality; and
(2) create or designate a parks and recreation unit to administer the program.
(1) establish and maintain a program for the benefit of the residents of the county or municipality; and
(2) create or designate a parks and recreation unit to administer the program.
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