Maryland Statutes
Part I - Definitions; General Provisions
Section 21-505 - Conditions and Limitations

(a)    Unless otherwise provided in the charter, bylaws, or code of a county, before the governing body of a county enacts an ordinance or resolution that establishes a special taxing district, authorizes the issuance of bonds, or imposes ad valorem or special taxes under this subtitle, the governing body shall:
        (1)    hold a public hearing; and
        (2)    give notice of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least 10 days before the date of the hearing.
    (b)    Before a county may establish as a special taxing district an area that is wholly or partly within a municipality or other county listed in § 21–502(a) of this subtitle, the county shall get the consent of the governing body of the municipality or another county.

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