Maryland Code, Local Government § 16-109

(1) impose taxes on property within the county subject to taxation; and

(2) provide for the collection of the taxes.

(1) support the courts;

(2) compensate jurors and county or State witnesses;

(3) pay outpensions established by the county commissioners or by the trustees of the poor;

(4) pay the funeral expenses of the poor; and

(5) pay and discharge all claims on or against the county that have been expressly or impliedly authorized by law.