(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 exceeding $1,000; or
(2) by criminal fines and penalties not exceeding $1,000 and imprisonment not exceeding 6 months.
(c) A county may provide for the enforcement of local fair housing laws by fines or penalties that do not exceed the fines or penalties provided in the federal Fair Housing Act Amendments of 1988 for enforcement of similar federal fair housing laws.
(d) A county may provide for the enforcement of local employment discrimination laws or public accommodations discrimination laws by civil fines not exceeding $5,000 for any offense.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Express Powers of Charter Counties
Section 10-201 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 10-203 - Bonds and Other Evidences of Indebtedness
Section 10-204 - Ordinances to Facilitate Charter Amendments
Section 10-205 - County Council or Office of Chief Executive Officer or County Executive -- Vacancy