# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 19. Public Debt

### Subtitle 7. Creation of Public Debt -- Public Libraries in Calvert County, Harford County, and St. Mary's County

#### Section 19-701

This subtitle applies only to:

(1) Calvert County;

(2) Harford County; and

(3) St. Mary's County.

#### Section 19-702

(a) The governing body of a county may borrow money to pay any of the capital construction costs of public library buildings in the county.

(b) The County Commissioners of St. Mary's County may borrow money to pay any of the costs of preservation for public libraries in the county.

#### Section 19-703

The governing body of a county may:

(1) issue bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness to repay money borrowed under this subtitle; and

(2) impose a tax to pay the principal of and interest on the evidences of indebtedness.

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