§ 5–207
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 5-207 (2026)
Title 5. Powers
Subtitle 2. Enumeration of Express Law Making Powers
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(a)
A municipality may establish and maintain:
(1)
a fire department; and
(2)
a police force.
(b)
A municipality may:
(1)
provide for the removal of fire hazards;
(2)
control the use and handling of dangerous and explosive materials; and
(3)
prevent the discharge of firearms or other explosive instruments.
(c)
A municipality may:
(1)
pay rewards for information relating to crime committed in the municipality;
(2)
prohibit vagrancy, vice, gambling, and houses of prostitution in the municipality;
(3)
enforce all ordinances relating to disorderly conduct and nuisances equally:
(i)
within the municipality; and
(ii)
up to one–half mile outside the municipal limits, except where there is a conflict with the powers of another municipality; and
(4)
prohibit minors from being on the streets and in public places at certain hours of the night.