Md. Code, Local Government § 20-402
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 20-402, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§20–402.
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§20–402. IN EFFECT
(a) This part applies only to:
(1) subject to subsection (b) of this section, a charter county;
(2) a code county;
(3) Calvert County;
(4) Carroll County;
(5) Cecil County;
(6) Garrett County;
(7) St. Mary’s County;
(8) Somerset County; and
(9) Washington County.
(b) To the extent this part conflicts with another law that applies to a charter county, the other law shall prevail over this part.
§20–402. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 **
(a) This part applies to each county in the State.
(b) To the extent this part conflicts with another law that applies to a county, this part shall prevail over the other law.
(a) This part applies only to:
(1) subject to subsection (b) of this section, a charter county;
(2) a code county;
(3) Calvert County;
(4) Carroll County;
(5) Cecil County;
(6) Garrett County;
(7) St. Mary’s County;
(8) Somerset County; and
(9) Washington County.
(b) To the extent this part conflicts with another law that applies to a charter county, the other law shall prevail over this part.
§20–402. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 **
(a) This part applies to each county in the State.
(b) To the extent this part conflicts with another law that applies to a county, this part shall prevail over the other law.
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