Md. Code, Local Government § 12-904
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 12-904, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§12–904.
Official statutory text
(a) This section applies only to Calvert County.
(b) Notwithstanding § 6–108 of this article:
(1) subject to the approval of the county commissioners, the State’s Attorney may designate in writing the county attorney or an assistant county attorney to prosecute civil infractions; and
(2) the county attorney or the assistant county attorney designated under this subsection may exercise the powers of the State’s Attorney in connection with a civil infraction.
(b) Notwithstanding § 6–108 of this article:
(1) subject to the approval of the county commissioners, the State’s Attorney may designate in writing the county attorney or an assistant county attorney to prosecute civil infractions; and
(2) the county attorney or the assistant county attorney designated under this subsection may exercise the powers of the State’s Attorney in connection with a civil infraction.
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