§ 13–901
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 13-901 (2026)
Title 13. Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory
Subtitle 9. Regulation of Building, Housing, and Related Occupations
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(a)
This section applies to all counties except:
(1)
Anne Arundel County;
(2)
Baltimore City;
(3)
Baltimore County;
(4)
Cecil County;
(5)
Charles County;
(6)
Howard County;
(7)
Prince George’s County;
(8)
Queen Anne’s County; and
(9)
Worcester County.
(b)
The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.
(c)
The governing body of a county may:
(1)
regulate the construction of buildings and signs;
(2)
adopt a building code;
(3)
provide for enforcement of the code;
(4)
require permits for the construction of buildings and signs;
(5)
impose permit and inspection fees;
(6)
provide for inspection of buildings and structures;
(7)
provide for condemnation of dangerous or insecure buildings or structures as provided under other public general law; and
(8)
require dangerous or insecure buildings and structures to be made safe or demolished.