# Local Government (GLG)

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

### Subtitle 9. Regulation of Building, Housing, and Related Occupations

#### Section 13-901

(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 Sec.Sec. 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.

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