Maryland Statutes
Title 5 - Powers
Subtitle 2 - Enumeration of Express Law Making Powers

Section 5-201 - Construction of Subtitle - This subtitle does not authorize the legislative body of a...

Section 5-202 - General Authority of Municipalities - The legislative body of a municipality may adopt ordinances to:...

Section 5-203 - Grant of Express Powers - (a) In addition to, but not in substitution of, the...

Section 5-204 - Legislative Authority -- General Powers of Municipalities - (a) (1) A municipality may change its corporate name. (2)...

Section 5-205 - Legislative Authority -- General Operations of Municipalities - (a) (1) A municipality may provide for the control and...

Section 5-206 - Legislative Authority -- Officers and Employees - (a) (1) A municipality may establish a merit system in...

Section 5-207 - Legislative Authority -- Public Safety - (a) A municipality may establish and maintain: (1) a fire...

Section 5-208 - Legislative Authority -- Port Wardens - (a) A municipality may provide for the creation, appointment, duties,...

Section 5-209 - Legislative Authority -- Health and Welfare - (a) This section does not affect any public general law...

Section 5-210 - Legislative Authority -- Establishment of Social Services - A municipality may provide for, maintain, and operate community and...

Section 5-211 - Legislative Authority -- Building Regulations - (a) A municipality may adopt regulations regarding the erection of...

Section 5-212 - Legislative Authority -- State Policy for Regulation of Development - (a) It is the policy of the State that: (1)...

Section 5-213 - Legislative Authority -- Zoning Regulations - A municipality may adopt zoning regulations, subject to any right...

Section 5-214 - Legislative Authority -- Commercial and Industrial Development - (a) Section 18–301 of this article applies to the use...

Section 5-215 - Legislative Authority -- Urban Renewal Authority - (a) This section applies only to a municipality that has...

Section 5-216 - Legislative Authority -- Community Services - (a) A municipality may establish and maintain any park, garden,...

Section 5-217 - Legislative Authority -- Cleaning of Sidewalks - A municipality may require the owners of property to keep...

Section 5-218 - Powers Include Power and Authority in General Provisions Article - The express powers contained in this subtitle are intended to...