(a) The governing body of each county shall publish annually, in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the county, a summary statement of the expenses of the county.
(b) The summary statement shall state that an itemized statement of county expenses is available for public inspection in the office of the governing body of the county during business hours.
(c) A clerk who fails to perform the requirements of subsection (a) of this section shall forfeit $100.
(d) If the charter of a charter county or Baltimore City requires the publication of financial information in a manner that differs from the requirements of this section, the provisions of the charter control.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 1 - General Provisions
Section 16-102 - Accrual Method
Section 16-103 - Financial Condition
Section 16-104 - Pension Systems
Section 16-105 - Summary Statement of County Expenses
Section 16-106 - Budget and Fiscal Policies; Purchasing Laws
Section 16-107 - Reserve Accounts
Section 16-108 - Governmental Charges
Section 16-109 - Tax on Property
Section 16-110 - Tax for Soil Conservation Districts
Section 16-112 - Payments by Counties to Municipalities
Section 16-113 - Allegany County -- Lien for Water or Sewer Services
Section 16-114 - Prince George's County -- Administrative Hearing Services
Section 16-115 - Washington County -- Issuance or Renewal of Licenses