# Local Government (GLG)

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

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

#### Section 13-903

(a) The governing body of Cecil County may adopt a building code to provide for:

  (1) constructing, maintaining, and repairing buildings and structures;

  (2) the appointment of inspectors to enforce the code; and

  (3) penalties for a violation of the code.

(b) In Cecil County, the building code may incorporate by reference all or part of a code proposed by any governmental unit or trade or professional association for general distribution in printed form as a standard model on any subject relating to constructing, maintaining, or repairing a building or other structure.

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