Md. Code, Local Government § 5-203
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 5-203, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§5–203.
Official statutory text
(a) In addition to, but not in substitution of, the powers that have been or may be granted to it, the legislative body of a municipality may exercise the express powers provided in this subtitle by adopting ordinances.
(b) Except as provided in Article XI–E of the Maryland Constitution, an ordinance adopted by the legislative body of a municipality may not conflict with State law.
(b) Except as provided in Article XI–E of the Maryland Constitution, an ordinance adopted by the legislative body of a municipality may not conflict with State law.
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