§ 12–802
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 12-802 (2026)
Title 12. Other Powers of Counties -- Generally
Subtitle 8. Public Safety
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(a)
This section applies to all counties except:
(1)
Anne Arundel County;
(2)
Baltimore City;
(3)
Baltimore County;
(4)
Cecil County;
(5)
Charles County;
(6)
Howard County;
(7)
Prince George’s County;
(8)
Queen Anne’s County;
(9)
Wicomico County; and
(10)
Worcester County.
(b)
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.
(c)
The governing body of a county may:
(1)
provide for the appointment of the county police;
(2)
establish the duties of the county police;
(3)
set the compensation of the county police; and
(4)
appoint a special commission or commissioner to be in charge of the county police.