§ 13–705
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 13-705 (2026)
Title 13. Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory
Subtitle 7. Environmental Issues
§ 13–705LinkCopy Citation
(a)
By ordinance or resolution, the County Commissioners of Cecil County may:
(1)
provide for the control of air pollution, water pollution, and industrial waste coming from land in the county;
(2)
provide for the appointment of inspectors to enforce an ordinance or a resolution adopted under item (1) of this subsection; and
(3)
establish penalties for violations of an ordinance or a resolution adopted under item (1) of this subsection.
(b)
Before adopting an ordinance or a resolution under this section, the County Commissioners of Cecil County shall:
(1)
publish a summary of the proposed ordinance or resolution in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the county for at least 3 weeks that specifies the date for a public hearing;
(2)
hold a public hearing; and
(3)
give notice that copies of the proposed ordinance or resolution may be obtained on application to the clerk of the County Commissioners.