§ 4–406
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 4-406 (2026)
Title 4. District Court -- Jurisdiction
Subtitle 4. Civil Jurisdiction
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(a)
The District Court has concurrent civil jurisdiction with a governing body of a county or the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore over a proceeding for adjudication of a violation of an ordinance enacted:
(1)
By a charter county for which a civil penalty is provided under § 10–202 of the Local Government Article;
(2)
By the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore for which a civil penalty is provided by ordinance; or
(3)
By a code county for which a civil citation is issued under Title 11, Subtitle 3 of the Local Government Article.
(b)
The governing body of a county or the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore may delegate its authority under subsection (a) of this section to a board, a commission, an agency, or an officer under its jurisdiction and control.