(a) In addition to, but not in substitution of, the powers that have been or may be granted to it, the legislative body of a municipality may exercise the express powers provided in this subtitle by adopting ordinances.
(b) Except as provided in Article XI–E of the Maryland Constitution, an ordinance adopted by the legislative body of a municipality may not conflict with State law.
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