# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 8. Fire and Rescue Funds

### Subtitle 3. County Money and Loans for Volunteer Fire Companies

#### Section 8-303

(a) This section applies to Allegany County, Calvert County, Charles County, Frederick County, Garrett County, Kent County, and St. Mary's County.

(b) The county commissioners of a county subject to this section have the express power to guarantee or insure financial loans made by a governmental third party to a volunteer fire company that:

  (1) is located within the county; or

  (2) has a mutual aid agreement with the county.

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Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)