Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 5 - Junkyards
Section 13-503 - Authority

The governing body of a county may adopt rules and regulations for the licensing, maintenance, and operation of junkyards in the county to:
        (1)    protect county residents from unpleasant and unwholesome conditions and neighborhoods;
        (2)    preserve the beauty and esthetic value of rural or residential areas;
        (3)    safeguard the public health and welfare;
        (4)    promote good civic design; and
        (5)    promote the health, safety, morals, order, convenience, and prosperity of the community.

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