# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 12. Other Powers of Counties -- Generally

### Subtitle 8. Public Safety

#### Section 12-802

(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 Sec.Sec. 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.

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