# Local Government (GLG)

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

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

#### Section 13-910

(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) An electrical code adopted under this section does not apply to:

  (1) electrical equipment or electrical appliances or devices used by public utilities in furnishing their services; or

  (2) work performed by public utilities or their affiliated companies.

(d)

  (1) The governing body of a county may:

    (i) adopt an electrical code;

    (ii) provide for inspections to enforce the code; and

    (iii) impose permit and inspection fees.

  (2) An electrical code adopted by the County Commissioners of Calvert County shall be adopted by ordinance.

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