§ 1–702
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 1-702 (2026)
Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions
Subtitle 7. Limits on Competition; Franchises
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(a)
Sections 1–703 through 1–707 of this subtitle do not:
(1)
grant to a county or municipality additional authority in any substantive area beyond that granted under other public general law or public local law;
(2)
restrict a county or municipality from exercising authority granted under other public general law or public local law;
(3)
authorize a county or municipality to engage in an activity not authorized under other public general law or public local law; or
(4)
preempt or supersede the regulatory authority of a unit of State government.
(b)
(1)
This section applies to all counties, except:
(i)
Anne Arundel County;
(ii)
Baltimore City;
(iii)
Baltimore County;
(iv)
Cecil County;
(v)
Howard County;
(vi)
Prince George’s County;
(vii)
Queen Anne’s County; and
(viii)
Worcester County.
(2)
The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.
(3)
A county may grant franchises as provided under existing public general law or public local law.