§ 12–804
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 12-804 (2026)
Title 12. Other Powers of Counties -- Generally
Subtitle 8. Public Safety
§ 12–804LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Notwithstanding Title 11, Subtitle 2 of the Land Use Article and any other provision of law, the County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may provide that:
(1)
a violation of an ordinance is punishable as a misdemeanor and enforced in the same manner and to the same extent as a violation under § 6–101 of this article; and
(2)
a violation of an ordinance is a civil infraction and shall be prosecuted in the same manner and to the same extent as provided for a municipal infraction under Title 6 of this article.
(b)
Every day that a violation continues is a separate civil infraction.
(c)
In addition to other remedies provided by this section, the county may bring an action for an injunction against a person who violates an ordinance, a rule, or a regulation to require the correction or elimination of a violation.