Maryland Statutes
Part I - Building and Housing Codes; Regulation of Home Builders
Section 13-901 - Building Codes; Regulation of Buildings and Signs

(a)    This section applies to all counties except:
        (1)    Anne Arundel County;
        (2)    Baltimore City;
        (3)    Baltimore County;
        (4)    Cecil County;
        (5)    Charles County;
        (6)    Howard County;
        (7)    Prince George’s County;
        (8)    Queen Anne’s County; and
        (9)    Worcester County.
    (b)    The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.
    (c)    The governing body of a county may:
        (1)    regulate the construction of buildings and signs;
        (2)    adopt a building code;
        (3)    provide for enforcement of the code;
        (4)    require permits for the construction of buildings and signs;
        (5)    impose permit and inspection fees;
        (6)    provide for inspection of buildings and structures;
        (7)    provide for condemnation of dangerous or insecure buildings or structures as provided under other public general law; and
        (8)    require dangerous or insecure buildings and structures to be made safe or demolished.