# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 10. Express Powers Act

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

#### Section 10-318

A county may:

(1) regulate the construction and maintenance of fences;

(2) provide for a procedure to enforce the rights of parties with reference to a fence; and

(3) provide for a lien for repairs to a fence made by an owner who is not in default.

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