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§ 13–604

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 13-604 (2026)
Title 13. Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory
Subtitle 6. Agriculture and Seafood Industries

§ 13–604Copy Citation

(a)
Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the County Council of Anne Arundel County may adopt an ordinance, a resolution, or a regulation or take any other action that the County Council considers necessary to protect a person’s right to farm or engage in agricultural or forestry operations.
(b)
Before adopting an ordinance, a resolution, or a regulation or taking any other action under subsection (a) of this section, the County Council of Anne Arundel County shall:
(1)
hold a public hearing on the proposed ordinance, resolution, regulation, or action; and
(2)
provide reasonable notice of the hearing.