Section 10-201 – Scope of Subtitle
This subtitle applies only to charter counties.
Section 10-202 – Local Laws
(a) A county may enact local laws and may repeal or amend any local law enacted by the General Assembly on any matter covered by the express powers in this title. (b) A county may provide for the enforcement of an ordinance, a resolution, a bylaw, or a regulation adopted under this title: (1) by civil fines not […]
Section 10-203 – Bonds and Other Evidences of Indebtedness
(a) (1) Subject to any limit imposed by a county charter and this subsection, a county may provide for the borrowing of money on the faith and credit of the county and for the issuance of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness in accordance with local law. (2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the […]
Section 10-204 – Ordinances to Facilitate Charter Amendments
A county may pass any ordinance that facilitates the amendment of the county charter by referendum of the voters of the county in accordance with Article XI–A, § 5 of the Maryland Constitution.
Section 10-205 – County Council or Office of Chief Executive Officer or County Executive — Vacancy
A county may provide for the conduct of a special election to fill a vacancy in the county council or in the office of chief executive officer or county executive.
Section 10-206 – Additional Legislative Powers
(a) A county council may pass any ordinance, resolution, or bylaw not inconsistent with State law that: (1) may aid in executing and enforcing any power in this title; or (2) may aid in maintaining the peace, good government, health, and welfare of the county. (b) A county may exercise the powers provided under this title only to the […]