# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 10. Express Powers Act

### Subtitle 3. Express Powers of Charter Counties and Code Counties

#### Section 10-304

(a) A county may establish, maintain, and control hospitals, homeless shelters, and other similar institutions in the county.

(b) A county may establish and maintain courthouses.

(c) A county may:

  (1) establish and maintain local correctional or detention facilities and juvenile facilities;

  (2) regulate all individuals confined in the facilities; and

  (3) make appropriate provisions for females and juveniles.

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Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)