# Local Government (GLG)

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

### Subtitle 9. Miscellaneous

#### Section 12-901

(a) This section applies to all counties except:

  (1) Anne Arundel County;

  (2) Baltimore City;

  (3) Baltimore County;

  (4) Cecil County;

  (5) Howard County;

  (6) Prince George's County; and

  (7) Queen Anne's County.

(b)

  (1) 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 subsection.

  (2) The governing body of a county may provide, maintain, and operate community, social, and recreational services that promote the health and welfare of county residents.

(c) The County Commissioners of Worcester County may provide, maintain, and operate community, social, and recreational services and projects that promote the health, welfare, and economic development of county residents.

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