# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 11. Powers of Code Counties

### Subtitle 2. Civil Infractions

#### Section 11-202

(a) Any official authorized by the county commissioners to serve a citation may serve a citation on a person who the official believes is committing a civil infraction.

(b) The issuing authority shall retain a copy of the citation.

(c) The citation shall contain:

  (1) a certification by the official who issued the citation attesting to the truth of the matter set forth in the citation;

  (2) the name and address of the defendant;

  (3) the nature of the civil infraction;

  (4) the location and time that the civil infraction occurred;

  (5) the amount of the fine assessed;

  (6) the manner, location, and time in which the fine may be paid to the county; and

  (7) notice of the defendant's right to elect to stand trial.

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