# Local Government (GLG)

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

### Subtitle 6. Agriculture and Seafood Industries

#### Section 13-604

(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.

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