Md. Code, Local Government § 21-411
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 21-411, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§21–411.
Official statutory text
Unless otherwise provided in the charter, bylaws, or code of a municipality, before the governing body of a municipality enacts an ordinance or a resolution that establishes a special taxing district, authorizes the issuance of bonds, or imposes ad valorem or special taxes under this part, the governing body shall:
(1) hold a public hearing; and
(2) give notice of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality at least 10 days before the date of the hearing.
(1) hold a public hearing; and
(2) give notice of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality at least 10 days before the date of the hearing.
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