The governing body of a county or municipality may:
(1) establish and maintain a program for the benefit of the residents of the county or municipality; and
(2) create or designate a parks and recreation unit to administer the program.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division I - Definitions; General Provisions
Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions
Subtitle 6 - Public Recreation and Parks
Section 1-602 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 1-603 - Construction of Subtitle
Section 1-604 - Authority to Establish Program and Parks and Recreation Unit
Section 1-605 - Designated Parks and Recreation Units
Section 1-606 - Created Parks and Recreation Board or Commission
Section 1-607 - Park or Recreational Facilities
Section 1-608 - Appropriations
Section 1-609 - Bonding Authority