Md. Code, Local Government § 12-901
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 12-901, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§12–901.
Official statutory text
(a) This section applies to all counties except:
(1) Anne Arundel County;
(2) Baltimore City;
(3) Baltimore County;
(4) Cecil County;
(5) Howard County;
(6) Prince George’s County; and
(7) Queen Anne’s County.
(b) (1) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this subsection.
(2) The governing body of a county may provide, maintain, and operate community, social, and recreational services that promote the health and welfare of county residents.
(c) The County Commissioners of Worcester County may provide, maintain, and operate community, social, and recreational services and projects that promote the health, welfare, and economic development of county residents.
(1) Anne Arundel County;
(2) Baltimore City;
(3) Baltimore County;
(4) Cecil County;
(5) Howard County;
(6) Prince George’s County; and
(7) Queen Anne’s County.
(b) (1) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this subsection.
(2) The governing body of a county may provide, maintain, and operate community, social, and recreational services that promote the health and welfare of county residents.
(c) The County Commissioners of Worcester County may provide, maintain, and operate community, social, and recreational services and projects that promote the health, welfare, and economic development of county residents.
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