Md. Code, Local Government § 1-902
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 1-902, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§1–902.
Official statutory text
(a) This section applies to all counties except:
(1) Anne Arundel County;
(2) Baltimore City;
(3) Baltimore County;
(4) Howard County; and
(5) Prince George’s County.
(b) The governing body of a county may contract with another governmental entity for the joint or cooperative performance of any governmental function.
(c) The governing body of a county may:
(1) accept any gift or grant from the federal or State government or any unit of federal or State government; and
(2) use the gift or grant for any lawful purpose for which it was received.
(1) Anne Arundel County;
(2) Baltimore City;
(3) Baltimore County;
(4) Howard County; and
(5) Prince George’s County.
(b) The governing body of a county may contract with another governmental entity for the joint or cooperative performance of any governmental function.
(c) The governing body of a county may:
(1) accept any gift or grant from the federal or State government or any unit of federal or State government; and
(2) use the gift or grant for any lawful purpose for which it was received.
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