Md. Code, Local Government § 19-211
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 19-211, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§19–211.
Official statutory text
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this part applies only to the following governmental entities:
(1) a county;
(2) a municipality;
(3) a public corporation or other political subdivision of the State; or
(4) an instrumentality or agency of a county, public corporation, or other political subdivision of the State.
(b) This part does not apply to a housing authority under Division II of the Housing and Community Development Article.
(1) a county;
(2) a municipality;
(3) a public corporation or other political subdivision of the State; or
(4) an instrumentality or agency of a county, public corporation, or other political subdivision of the State.
(b) This part does not apply to a housing authority under Division II of the Housing and Community Development Article.
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