# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 10. Express Powers Act

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

#### Section 10-323

(a) A county may enact local laws providing for the development and administration of a recreational program including:

  (1) the construction, equipment, and use of parks, community centers, and recreational buildings and facilities;

  (2) the acquisition of sites for parks, community centers, and recreational buildings and facilities;

  (3) financial support for artistic, musical, and cultural public and private nonprofit organizations and activities; and

  (4) the furnishing of recreational and other municipal services in connection with parks, community centers, and recreational buildings and facilities.

(b) A county may exercise the authority granted under Title 1, Subtitle 6 of this article.

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