# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 13. Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory

### Subtitle 5. Junkyards

#### Section 13-505

(a)

  (1) Before adopting rules and regulations under Sec. 13-503 of this subtitle, the governing body of a county shall hold a public hearing.

  (2) The rules or regulations are not valid unless a public hearing is held as advertised.

(b) The governing body of the county shall publish notice of the time and place of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the county once a week for not less than 4 successive weeks.

---

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