# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 21. Special Taxing Districts

### Subtitle 5. Districts for Infrastructure Improvements for Selected Counties

#### Section 21-505

(a) Unless otherwise provided in the charter, bylaws, or code of a county, before the governing body of a county enacts an ordinance or resolution that establishes a special taxing district, authorizes the issuance of bonds, or imposes ad valorem or special taxes under this subtitle, 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 county at least 10 days before the date of the hearing.

(b) Before a county may establish as a special taxing district an area that is wholly or partly within a municipality or other county listed in Sec. 21-502(a) of this subtitle, the county shall get the consent of the governing body of the municipality or another county.

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