Md. Code, Local Government § 10-206

This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 10-206, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.

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§10–206.

Official statutory text

(a) A county council may pass any ordinance, resolution, or bylaw not inconsistent with State law that:

(1) may aid in executing and enforcing any power in this title; or

(2) may aid in maintaining the peace, good government, health, and welfare of the county.

(b) A county may exercise the powers provided under this title only to the extent that the powers are not preempted by or in conflict with public general law.

(c) A county may not pass any law under this title regarding the licensing, regulating, prohibiting, or submitting to referendum the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages.

Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site

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