# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 5. Powers

### Subtitle 2. Enumeration of Express Law Making Powers

#### Section 5-203

(a) In addition to, but not in substitution of, the powers that have been or may be granted to it, the legislative body of a municipality may exercise the express powers provided in this subtitle by adopting ordinances.

(b) Except as provided in Article XI-E of the Maryland Constitution, an ordinance adopted by the legislative body of a municipality may not conflict with State law.

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