Maryland Code, Local Government § 1-1010

(1)(i) to accept gifts, legacies, bequests, or endowments for purposes of the board; and

(ii) unless otherwise specified by the donor, in the discretion of the board, to spend both principal and income of a gift, legacy, bequest, or endowment for the purposes of the board;

(2)(i) to acquire and hold property in the name of the county commissioners or county council of the county;

(ii) to preserve and administer property acquired by the board; and

(iii) to sell or otherwise dispose of property acquired by the board;

(i) physical care;

(ii) medical care;

(iii) nursing care;

(iv) recreational services;

(v) rehabilitative services;

(vi) special education; and

(vii) dissemination of information relating to causes and prevention of chronic and debilitating illnesses;

(4)(i) subject to item (ii) of this item, to charge fees for admission to and maintenance in a facility and for services provided; and

(ii) to charge fees to indigent individuals in direct proportion to the individual's ability to pay;