# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 21. Special Taxing Districts

### Subtitle 4. Municipal Special Taxing Districts

#### Section 21-411

Unless otherwise provided in the charter, bylaws, or code of a municipality, before the governing body of a municipality enacts an ordinance or a resolution that establishes a special taxing district, authorizes the issuance of bonds, or imposes ad valorem or special taxes under this part, the governing body shall:

(1) hold a public hearing; and

(2) give notice of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality at least 10 days before the date of the hearing.

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