The legislative body of a municipality may adopt ordinances to:
(1) assure the good government of the municipality;
(2) protect and preserve the municipality’s rights, property, and privileges;
(3) preserve peace and good order;
(4) secure persons and property from danger and destruction; and
(5) protect the health, comfort, and convenience of the residents of the municipality.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Enumeration of Express Law Making Powers
Section 5-201 - Construction of Subtitle
Section 5-202 - General Authority of Municipalities
Section 5-203 - Grant of Express Powers
Section 5-204 - Legislative Authority -- General Powers of Municipalities
Section 5-205 - Legislative Authority -- General Operations of Municipalities
Section 5-206 - Legislative Authority -- Officers and Employees
Section 5-207 - Legislative Authority -- Public Safety
Section 5-208 - Legislative Authority -- Port Wardens
Section 5-209 - Legislative Authority -- Health and Welfare
Section 5-210 - Legislative Authority -- Establishment of Social Services
Section 5-211 - Legislative Authority -- Building Regulations
Section 5-212 - Legislative Authority -- State Policy for Regulation of Development
Section 5-213 - Legislative Authority -- Zoning Regulations
Section 5-214 - Legislative Authority -- Commercial and Industrial Development
Section 5-215 - Legislative Authority -- Urban Renewal Authority
Section 5-216 - Legislative Authority -- Community Services
Section 5-217 - Legislative Authority -- Cleaning of Sidewalks
Section 5-218 - Powers Include Power and Authority in General Provisions Article