Md. Code, Local Government § 5-216
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 5-216, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§5–216.
Official statutory text
(a) A municipality may establish and maintain any park, garden, playground, or recreational facility that the municipality determines is for the benefit of the health and welfare of the municipality and its residents.
(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a municipality may acquire by gift, grant, bequest, or devise and hold property absolutely or in trust for:
(i) parks or gardens;
(ii) the erection of statues, monuments, buildings, or structures; or
(iii) any public use.
(2) The municipality shall acquire, hold, or use property under this subsection on the terms and conditions required by the grantor or donor and accepted by the municipality.
(3) The municipality shall provide for the administration of any property accepted by the municipality under this subsection.
(4) Subject to the terms and conditions of the original grant, the municipality may convey any property accepted by the municipality under this subsection if the municipality determines that the property is no longer needed for public purposes.
(c) A municipality may establish, maintain, and support a municipal band or musical organization.
(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a municipality may acquire by gift, grant, bequest, or devise and hold property absolutely or in trust for:
(i) parks or gardens;
(ii) the erection of statues, monuments, buildings, or structures; or
(iii) any public use.
(2) The municipality shall acquire, hold, or use property under this subsection on the terms and conditions required by the grantor or donor and accepted by the municipality.
(3) The municipality shall provide for the administration of any property accepted by the municipality under this subsection.
(4) Subject to the terms and conditions of the original grant, the municipality may convey any property accepted by the municipality under this subsection if the municipality determines that the property is no longer needed for public purposes.
(c) A municipality may establish, maintain, and support a municipal band or musical organization.
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