# Local Government (GLG)

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

### Subtitle 7. Environmental Issues

#### Section 13-705

(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.

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