A county or municipality may use the taxing and borrowing authority granted under this subtitle only for the general protection and preservation of the public safety, peace, health, and welfare by providing its destitute and unemployed residents with:
(1) assistance, food, shelter, supplies, necessities, and other relief, either alone or in conjunction and cooperation with the State or federal government; or
(2) employment, either alone or as a part of a general State or federal government plan.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 4 - Tax and Debt Authority for Assistance to Destitute and Unemployed Residents
Section 16-401 - Construction of Subtitle
Section 16-402 - Limited Purpose
Section 16-403 - Local Enactment Required
Section 16-404 - Authority to Impose Property Tax
Section 16-405 - Authority to Borrow Money