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MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  11-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 11 - Powers of Code Counties|Subtitle 3 - Juvenile Curfew|Section 11-304 - Requirements

    Subject to § 11–305 of this subtitle, a juvenile curfew ordinance shall state that:        (1)    a minor may not remain in a public place or on the premises of an establishment during curfew hours;        (2)    a parent or guardian of a minor may not knowingly allow the minor to remain in a public place or on the premises of an establishment during curfew hours; and        (3)    the owner, operator, or employee of an establishment may not knowingly allow a minor to remain on the premises of the establishment during curfew hours.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  11-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 11 - Powers of Code Counties|Subtitle 3 - Juvenile Curfew|Section 11-305 - Applicability of Curfew Ordinance

    A juvenile curfew ordinance adopted under this subtitle does not apply to a minor who is:        (1)    accompanied by the minor’s parent or guardian;        (2)    performing an errand at the direction of the minor’s parent or guardian, without a detour or stop, until 12:30 a.m.;        (3)    accompanied by an adult authorized by the minor’s parent or guardian to have temporary care or custody of the minor for a designated period of time within a specified area;        (4)    with consent of the minor’s parent or guardian, involved in interstate travel;        (5)    engaged in legal employment activity or is going to or returning home from a legal employment activity;        (6)    involved in a sudden or unexpected happening or an unforeseen combination of circumstances that calls for immediate action to protect health, safety, welfare, or property from actual or threatened harm or an unlawful act;        (7)    on the property where the minor resides or on the sidewalk abutting the minor’s residence or abutting the residence of a next–door neighbor if an adult resident of that property has given permission for the minor’s presence;        (8)    attending or returning directly home from:            (i)    a school, religious, or recreational activity supervised by adults and sponsored by the local jurisdiction, a civic organization, or a volunteer association that takes responsibility for the minor; or            (ii)    a place of public entertainment, including a movie, play, or sporting event;        (9)    exercising First Amendment rights under the United States Constitution if the minor has first submitted to the chief of the local law enforcement agency a written communication that:            (i)    is signed by the minor and countersigned, if practicable, by the parent or guardian of the minor;            (ii)    includes the parent’s or guardian’s home address and telephone number; and            (iii)    specifies when, where, and in what manner the minor will be in a public place during curfew hours; or        (10)    remaining in a public place in a case of reasonable necessity if the minor’s parent or guardian has communicated to the chief of the local law enforcement agency facts:            (i)    establishing the reasonable necessity; and            (ii)    designating:                1.    the specific public place and the points of origin and destination for the minor’s travel; and                2.    the times the minor will be in the public place or traveling to or from the public place.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  11-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 11 - Powers of Code Counties|Subtitle 3 - Juvenile Curfew|Section 11-306 - Violation of Juvenile Curfew Ordinance

    (a)    (1)    If a law enforcement officer reasonably believes that a minor is in a public place or on the premises of an establishment in violation of a juvenile curfew ordinance, the officer shall:            (i)    notify the minor that the minor is in violation of the juvenile curfew ordinance;            (ii)    require the minor to tell the officer the minor’s name, address, telephone number, and where to contact the minor’s parent or guardian;            (iii)    issue the minor a written warning that the minor is in violation of the juvenile curfew ordinance; and            (iv)    order the minor to promptly go home.        (2)    The law enforcement officer may take the minor:            (i)    to the minor’s home, if appropriate; or            (ii)    into custody and transport the minor to a local law enforcement station or designated curfew center when:                1.    the minor has received one previous written warning for a violation of a juvenile curfew ordinance;                2.    the law enforcement officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the minor has committed a delinquent act, as defined in § 3–8A–01 of the Courts Article; or                3.    taking the minor into custody is authorized under § 3–8A–14 of the Courts Article.        (3)    A law enforcement officer may issue a civil citation for a violation of a juvenile curfew ordinance to:            (i)    a minor;            (ii)    a parent or guardian of a minor; or            (iii)    an owner, operator, or employee of an establishment.    (b)    The law enforcement agency shall send written notice of the violation of the juvenile curfew ordinance to the minor’s parent or guardian.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  11-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 11 - Powers of Code Counties|Subtitle 3 - Juvenile Curfew|Section 11-307 - Fine

    A civil citation for a violation of a juvenile curfew ordinance shall include a fine:        (1)    for a first offense, not exceeding $500; or        (2)    for a second or subsequent offense, not exceeding $1,000.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  11-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 11 - Powers of Code Counties|Subtitle 3 - Juvenile Curfew|Section 11-308 - Custody

    (a)    When a minor is taken into custody for a violation of a juvenile curfew ordinance, the law enforcement officer shall:        (1)    immediately notify the parent or guardian of the minor to come take custody of the minor; and        (2)    determine whether, consistent with constitutional safeguards, the minor or the parent or guardian, or both, are in violation of the juvenile curfew ordinance.    (b)    (1)    If the parent or guardian arrives to take custody of the minor and the appropriate information is recorded, the minor shall be released to the custody of the parent or guardian.        (2)    If the parent or guardian cannot be located or fails to take custody of the minor, the minor shall be released to:            (i)    the local department of social services;            (ii)    the Department of Juvenile Services; or            (iii)    another adult who will, on behalf of the parent or guardian, assume the responsibility of caring for the minor pending the availability or arrival of the parent or guardian.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  11-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 11 - Powers of Code Counties|Subtitle 5 - Towing Companies|Section 11-501 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Nonconsensual towing” means towing a motor vehicle from private property without the consent of the motor vehicle’s owner or operator.    (c)    “Tow truck” has the meaning stated in § 13–920 of the Transportation Article.    (d)    “Towing” means the moving or removal of a motor vehicle by a tow truck.    (e)    “Towing company” means a person that provides towing services.    (f)    “Towing service” means the operation of removing or towing motor vehicles.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  11-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 11 - Powers of Code Counties|Subtitle 5 - Towing Companies|Section 11-502 - Applicability

    This subtitle applies  only in code counties in the Southern Maryland class, as established in § 9–302 of this article.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  11-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 11 - Powers of Code Counties|Subtitle 5 - Towing Companies|Section 11-503 - Adoption of Rules and Regulations

    The county commissioners may adopt rules and regulations for the licensing, maintenance, and operation of towing companies in the county to:        (1)    promote transparency, accountability, and uniformity regarding nonconsensual towing practices;        (2)    safeguard the public health and welfare;        (3)    promote good civic design; and        (4)    promote the health, safety, morals, order, convenience, and prosperity of the community.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  11-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 11 - Powers of Code Counties|Subtitle 5 - Towing Companies|Section 11-504 - Rules and Regulations -- Licensing

    The rules and regulations adopted by the county commissioners may:        (1)    require a person who maintains or operates a towing company in the county to obtain a license from the county; and        (2)    specify a reasonable fee for the license.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  11-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 11 - Powers of Code Counties|Subtitle 5 - Towing Companies|Section 11-505 - Rules and Regulations -- Public Hearing

    (a)    (1)    Before adopting rules and regulations under § 11–503 of this subtitle, the county commissioners shall hold a public hearing.        (2)    The rules or regulations are not valid unless a public hearing is held as advertised.    (b)    The  county commissioners shall publish notice of the time and place of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the county once a week for not less than 4 successive weeks.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  11-506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 11 - Powers of Code Counties|Subtitle 5 - Towing Companies|Section 11-506 - Violations; Penalties

    (a)    A person who violates a rule or regulation adopted under § 11–503 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not less than $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 months or both.    (b)    Each day on which a violation continues is a separate offense.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  11-507 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 11 - Powers of Code Counties|Subtitle 5 - Towing Companies|Section 11-507 - Conflict of Laws

    In the event of a conflict, federal law, State law, or written program guidance issued by a unit of the federal or State government shall preempt a rule or regulation adopted or any other action taken under this subtitle.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  11-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 11 - Powers of Code Counties|Subtitle 6 - Collective Bargaining|Section 11-601 - Collective Bargaining in Code Counties in the Southern Maryland Class -- Local Laws

    (a)    In this section, “regular employee” does not include:        (1)    an employee, as defined in § 4–501 of the Labor and Employment Article;        (2)    an appointed official;        (3)    an elected official; or        (4)    a supervisory, managerial, or confidential employee.    (b)    This section applies only in code counties in the Southern Maryland class, as established in § 9–302 of this article.    (c)    (1)    A county may enact a local law to provide regular employees of the county the right to organize and bargain collectively with binding arbitration through representative employee organizations chosen by the regular employees.        (2)    A local law enacted in accordance with this section shall:            (i)    provide definitions of and remedies for unfair labor practices; and            (ii)    prohibit strikes or work stoppages by represented regular employees.    (d)    A local law enacted in accordance with this section may not affect the rights and duties of a county and any exclusive representatives under a local law enacted in accordance with Title 4, Subtitle 5 of the Labor and Employment Article.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  12-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 12 - Other Powers of Counties -- Generally|Subtitle 1 - County Officers and Employees|Section 12-101 - Appointment and Removal

    (a)    This section applies to all counties except:        (1)    Anne Arundel County;        (2)    Baltimore City;        (3)    Baltimore County;        (4)    Cecil County;        (5)    Howard County;        (6)    Prince George’s County;        (7)    Queen Anne’s County; and        (8)    Worcester County.    (b)    The governing body of a county may provide for the appointment and removal of any county officer or employee whose appointment or election is not provided for by the Maryland Constitution or public general law or public local law.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  12-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 12 - Other Powers of Counties -- Generally|Subtitle 1 - County Officers and Employees|Section 12-102 - Compensation of Appointed Officers and Employees

    (a)    This section applies to all counties except:        (1)    Anne Arundel County;        (2)    Baltimore City;        (3)    Baltimore County;        (4)    Cecil County;        (5)    Howard County;        (6)    Prince George’s County;        (7)    Queen Anne’s County; and        (8)    Worcester County.    (b)    Subject to any restriction imposed by a public general law or public local law, the governing body of a county may determine the compensation of appointed officers and employees of the county.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  12-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 12 - Other Powers of Counties -- Generally|Subtitle 1 - County Officers and Employees|Section 12-103 - Merit System

    (a)    This section applies to all counties except:        (1)    Anne Arundel County;        (2)    Baltimore City;        (3)    Baltimore County;        (4)    Cecil County;        (5)    Howard County;        (6)    Prince George’s County; and        (7)    Worcester County.    (b)    The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.    (c)    The governing body of a county may establish a merit system in connection with the appointment of county officials and employees not elected or appointed under the Maryland Constitution or public general law of the State.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  12-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 12 - Other Powers of Counties -- Generally|Subtitle 1 - County Officers and Employees|Section 12-104 - Merit System -- Dorchester County

    In Dorchester County, the governing body may include in the merit system of the county the employees of the Dorchester County Sanitary District.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  12-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 12 - Other Powers of Counties -- Generally|Subtitle 1 - County Officers and Employees|Section 12-105 - Merit System -- Garrett County

    (a)    The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted under this section.    (b)    The County Commissioners of Garrett County shall have a merit system for all county employees in accordance with the recommendations of the Merit System Commission and Governmental Study Commission of Garrett County.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  12-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 12 - Other Powers of Counties -- Generally|Subtitle 1 - County Officers and Employees|Section 12-106 - Offices and Departments

    (a)    This section applies to all counties except:        (1)    Anne Arundel County;        (2)    Baltimore City;        (3)    Baltimore County;        (4)    Cecil County;        (5)    Howard County;        (6)    Prince George’s County;        (7)    Queen Anne’s County; and        (8)    Worcester County.    (b)    The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.    (c)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the governing body of a county may:            (i)    create, change, or abolish an office or a department; and            (ii)    assign additional functions to an office or a department.        (2)    The governing body of a county may not create, change, or abolish an office or a department or transfer a function of an office or department established by the Maryland Constitution, public general law, or public local law.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  12-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 12 - Other Powers of Counties -- Generally|Subtitle 1 - County Officers and Employees|Section 12-107 - Public Ethics Laws and Regulations

    (a)    This section applies to all counties except Baltimore City.    (b)    The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.    (c)    The governing body of a county may enact a law or regulation:        (1)    designed to prevent conflicts between the private interests and public duties of county officers or employees, including the governing body; and        (2)    to govern the conduct and actions of county officers and employees, including the governing body, in performing their public duties.    (d)    The governing body of a county may enact a law or regulation to provide for a penalty, including a fine, a forfeiture, an imprisonment, or a removal from office for violation of any law or regulation enacted under subsection (c) of this section.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  12-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 12 - Other Powers of Counties -- Generally|Subtitle 1 - County Officers and Employees|Section 12-108 - Appointment to Boards and Commissions in Charles County

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual appointed to a board or commission by the County Commissioners of Charles County may not serve more than two consecutive full terms.    (b)    Subsection (a) of this section does not apply if the County Commissioners of Charles County determine that there is not a qualified individual to replace an incumbent who has served two consecutive full terms.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  12-109 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 12 - Other Powers of Counties -- Generally|Subtitle 1 - County Officers and Employees|Section 12-109 - Frederick County -- Payment of Wages

    (a)    Frederick County may:        (1)    pay the wages of a county employee by debit card; and        (2)    require a county employee, as a condition of employment, to elect to receive the payment of wages by debit card or, subject to § 1–205(b) and (c) of this article, by direct deposit.    (b)    If a county employee elects to receive the payment of wages by debit card, the county shall provide to the employee a statement that includes:        (1)    the total amount of the employee’s wages;        (2)    any amount deducted from the wages; and        (3)    the amount of the wages credited to the debit card.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  12-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 12 - Other Powers of Counties -- Generally|Subtitle 2 - Pensions; Group Insurance|Section 12-201 - Scope of Subtitle; General Powers

    (a)    This subtitle applies to all counties except:        (1)    Anne Arundel County;        (2)    Baltimore City;        (3)    Baltimore County;        (4)    Howard County;        (5)    Prince George’s County;        (6)    Queen Anne’s County; and        (7)    Worchester County.    (b)    The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.    (c)    The governing body of a county may:        (1)    establish a pension plan or group insurance program for the benefit of its officers and employees; and        (2)    establish classifications and eligibility criteria for each pension plan or group insurance program.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  12-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 12 - Other Powers of Counties -- Generally|Subtitle 2 - Pensions; Group Insurance|Section 12-202 - Calvert County Sheriff's Pension Plan

    (a)    The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted under this section.    (b)    The County Commissioners of Calvert County may establish a separate fully funded pension plan for the Calvert County Sheriff’s department.    (c)    (1)    A pension plan established under subsection (b) of this section may provide for participation by:            (i)    Calvert County deputy sheriffs who are actively engaged in law enforcement;            (ii)    Calvert County correctional officers assigned to the county detention center; and            (iii)    the Calvert County detention center administrator.        (2)    A pension plan established under subsection (b) of this section may not be applied to an individual whose term of office ended before January 1, 1971, if that individual is eligible to receive pension benefits under § 2–318(e) of the Courts Article.    (d)    A pension plan established under subsection (b) of this section shall include provisions for:        (1)    retirement age eligibility;        (2)    retirement based on years of active service, regardless of age;        (3)    early retirement eligibility;        (4)    disability retirement;        (5)    death benefits for a spouse or children;        (6)    cost–of–living adjustments; and        (7)    cash refund of contributions for participants terminating employment.    (e)    An individual who participates in a pension plan established under subsection (b) of this section is not eligible to receive pension benefits under § 2–318(e) of the Courts Article.    (f)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the County Commissioners of Calvert County shall determine the effective date for any pension plan established under subsection (b) of this section.        (2)    The effective date shall conform to the provisions of Title 31, Subtitle 3 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  12-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 12 - Other Powers of Counties -- Generally|Subtitle 2 - Pensions; Group Insurance|Section 12-204 - Dorchester County Pension Plan and Group Insurance

    The governing body of Dorchester County may include the employees of the Dorchester County liquor control board and the Dorchester County Sheriff’s department in any pension plan or group insurance program established by the governing body.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  12-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 12 - Other Powers of Counties -- Generally|Subtitle 2 - Pensions; Group Insurance|Section 12-205 - Garrett County Pension Plan; Group Health and Hospital Insurance

    (a)    The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted under this section.    (b)    The County Commissioners of Garrett County may provide a pension plan and group health and hospital insurance benefits for county officers and employees.    (c)    The County Commissioners of Garrett County may provide group health and hospital insurance benefits for retired county officers and employees.