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Maryland Code, Local Government § 10-206

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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 extent that the powers are not preempted by or in conflict with public general law.

(c) A county may not pass any law under this title regarding the licensing, regulating, prohibiting, or submitting to referendum the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages.

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