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MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  9-509 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 9 - General and Administrative Provisions|Subtitle 5 - St. Mary's County Open Meetings Act|Section 9-509 - Broadcasting and Recording of Meeting

    (a)    A public agency that conducts a meeting that is open to the public shall allow recorded or live radio and television broadcasting and the use of recording devices.    (b)    A public agency may adopt rules and regulations regarding the recording and broadcasting of public agency meetings.    (c)    Public agencies are encouraged to use new technology when available to aid in public accessibility and transparency.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  9-510 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 9 - General and Administrative Provisions|Subtitle 5 - St. Mary's County Open Meetings Act|Section 9-510 - Staff Meetings

    Except as provided in § 9–512 of this subtitle, a staff meeting shall be open to the public.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  9-511 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 9 - General and Administrative Provisions|Subtitle 5 - St. Mary's County Open Meetings Act|Section 9-511 - Meeting Location

    A public agency meeting that is required to be open to the public under this subtitle shall be conducted in a location with reasonable facilities for public observation.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  9-513 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 9 - General and Administrative Provisions|Subtitle 5 - St. Mary's County Open Meetings Act|Section 9-513 - Rules and Regulations

    A public agency may adopt rules and regulations to maintain order at its public agency meetings.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  9-514 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 9 - General and Administrative Provisions|Subtitle 5 - St. Mary's County Open Meetings Act|Section 9-514 - Judicial Review

    (a)    (1)    A person denied a right conferred by this subtitle may file a complaint for mandamus, injunction, or other appropriate remedy in circuit court.        (2)    A plaintiff need not allege or prove an irreparable injury or an injury different from the public at large.    (b)    A complaint under this section shall be filed within 1 year after the date of the alleged violation.    (c)    The court shall conduct a hearing within 7 days after a complaint is filed.    (d)    A violation of this subtitle is deemed an injury to the public at large.    (e)    (1)    The court shall issue an order that:            (i)    grants or denies all or part of the relief sought;            (ii)    awards appropriate attorney’s fees or costs; and            (iii)    determines the effect of the action alleged to be in violation of this subtitle.        (2)    The court may void an action taken at a public agency meeting in violation of this subtitle.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  9-515 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 9 - General and Administrative Provisions|Subtitle 5 - St. Mary's County Open Meetings Act|Section 9-515 - Penalty

    (a)    (1)    A person who knowingly violates this subtitle more than twice is guilty of a misdemeanor.        (2)    A person who willfully violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.    (b)    If a civil order finding the defendant in violation of this subtitle is not entered at least once before the occurrence of an alleged misdemeanor, a violation of this subtitle is presumed not to be willful.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  9-516 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 9 - General and Administrative Provisions|Subtitle 5 - St. Mary's County Open Meetings Act|Section 9-516 - Short Title

    This subtitle may be cited as the St. Mary’s County Open Meetings Act.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  10-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 10 - Express Powers Act|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 10-101 - Scope of Title

    This title does not apply to Baltimore City.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  10-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 10 - Express Powers Act|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 10-102 - Grant of Express Powers

    (a)    In addition to other powers granted to charter counties, each charter county may exercise by legislative enactment the express powers provided in Subtitles 2 and 3 of this title.    (b)    In addition to other powers granted to code counties, each code county may exercise by legislative enactment the express powers provided in Subtitle 3 of this title.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  10-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 10 - Express Powers Act|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 10-103 - Powers Include Power and Authority in General Provisions Article

    The express powers contained in this title are intended to and shall be deemed to incorporate and include the power and authority contained in Title 5, Subtitle 8, Part II of the General Provisions Article.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  10-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 10 - Express Powers Act|Subtitle 2 - Express Powers of Charter Counties|Section 10-201 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle applies only to charter counties.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  10-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 10 - Express Powers Act|Subtitle 2 - Express Powers of Charter Counties|Section 10-202 - Local Laws

    (a)    A county may enact local laws and may repeal or amend any local law enacted by the General Assembly on any matter covered by the express powers in this title.    (b)    A county may provide for the enforcement of an ordinance, a resolution, a bylaw, or a regulation adopted under this title:        (1)    by civil fines not exceeding $1,000; or        (2)    by criminal fines and penalties not exceeding $1,000 and imprisonment not exceeding 6 months.    (c)    A county may provide for the enforcement of local fair housing laws by fines or penalties that do not exceed the fines or penalties provided in the federal Fair Housing Act Amendments of 1988 for enforcement of similar federal fair housing laws.    (d)    A county may provide for the enforcement of local employment discrimination laws or public accommodations discrimination laws by civil fines not exceeding $5,000 for any offense.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  10-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 10 - Express Powers Act|Subtitle 2 - Express Powers of Charter Counties|Section 10-204 - Ordinances to Facilitate Charter Amendments

    A county may pass any ordinance that facilitates the amendment of the county charter by referendum of the voters of the county in accordance with Article XI–A, § 5 of the Maryland Constitution.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  10-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 10 - Express Powers Act|Subtitle 2 - Express Powers of Charter Counties|Section 10-205 - County Council or Office of Chief Executive Officer or County Executive -- Vacancy

    A county may provide for the conduct of a special election to fill a vacancy in the county council or in the office of chief executive officer or county executive.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  10-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 10 - Express Powers Act|Subtitle 2 - Express Powers of Charter Counties|Section 10-206 - Additional Legislative Powers

    (a)    A county council may pass any ordinance, resolution, or bylaw not inconsistent with State law that:        (1)    may aid in executing and enforcing any power in this title; or        (2)    may aid in maintaining the peace, good government, health, and welfare of the county.    (b)    A county may exercise the powers provided under this title only to the extent that the powers are not preempted by or in conflict with public general law.    (c)    A county may not pass any law under this title regarding the licensing, regulating, prohibiting, or submitting to referendum the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  10-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 10 - Express Powers Act|Subtitle 3 - Express Powers of Charter Counties and Code Counties|Section 10-301 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle applies only to charter counties and code counties.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  10-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 10 - Express Powers Act|Subtitle 3 - Express Powers of Charter Counties and Code Counties|Section 10-302 - County Legislative Body -- Compensation

    (a)    By ordinance, a county may establish a commission to recommend compensation and allowances for members of the county legislative body.    (b)    (1)    Within 15 days after the beginning of the fourth year of the term, a commission established under this section, by resolution, shall submit to the county legislative body its recommendation for the compensation and allowances for members of the county legislative body.        (2)    Subject to subsection (e) of this section, the commission may recommend an increase or decrease in the compensation and allowances for members of the county legislative body.    (c)    On receiving the resolution, the county legislative body may reduce or reject the commission’s recommendation, but may not increase any item.    (d)    Any change in the compensation and allowances of members of the county legislative body shall be enacted by ordinance before the election for the members of the next succeeding county legislative body and take effect only for the members of the next succeeding county legislative body.    (e)    The compensation or allowances for members of the county legislative body of a charter county may not be less than provided in the county charter.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  10-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 10 - Express Powers Act|Subtitle 3 - Express Powers of Charter Counties and Code Counties|Section 10-303 - County Officers, Officials, and Employees

    (a)    If a county executive is authorized, the county may set the qualifications, term of office, and compensation for the county executive.    (b)    A county may provide for the appointment and removal of all county officers except those whose appointment or election is provided for by the Maryland Constitution or public general law.    (c)    A county legislative body may enact local laws to:        (1)    prevent conflicts between the private interests and public duties of county officers and members of the county legislative body;        (2)    govern the conduct and actions of all county officers and members of the county legislative body in the performance of their public duties; and        (3)    provide for penalties, including removal from office, for a violation of the local laws or any regulations adopted under the local laws.    (d)    A county may provide for a merit system governing the appointment of county officials and employees not elected or appointed under the Maryland Constitution or public general law.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  10-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 10 - Express Powers Act|Subtitle 3 - Express Powers of Charter Counties and Code Counties|Section 10-304 - County Institutions

    (a)    A county may establish, maintain, and control hospitals, homeless shelters, and other similar institutions in the county.    (b)    A county may establish and maintain courthouses.    (c)    A county may:        (1)    establish and maintain local correctional or detention facilities and juvenile facilities;        (2)    regulate all individuals confined in the facilities; and        (3)    make appropriate provisions for females and juveniles.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  10-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 10 - Express Powers Act|Subtitle 3 - Express Powers of Charter Counties and Code Counties|Section 10-305 - County Board of Appeals

    (a)    A county may enact local laws to provide for:        (1)    the establishment of a county board of appeals, whose members shall be appointed by the county legislative body;        (2)    the number, qualifications, terms, and compensation of the members of the county board of appeals;        (3)    the adoption by the county board of appeals of rules of practice that govern its proceedings; and        (4)    a decision by the county board of appeals on petition of any interested person, after notice and opportunity for hearing, on the basis of a record before the board.    (b)    The county board of appeals may have original jurisdiction or jurisdiction to review the action of an administrative officer or unit of county government over matters arising under any law, ordinance, or regulation of the county council that concerns:        (1)    an application for a zoning variation or exception or amendment of a zoning map;        (2)    the issuance, renewal, denial, revocation, suspension, annulment, or modification of any license, permit, approval, exemption, waiver, certificate, registration, or other form of permission or of any adjudicatory order; or        (3)    the assessment of any special benefit tax.    (c)    When issuing a decision, the county board of appeals shall file an opinion that shall include a statement of the facts found and the grounds for the decision.    (d)    (1)    Any person aggrieved by the decision and a party to the proceeding before the county board of appeals may seek review by the circuit court for the county.        (2)    The circuit court may:            (i)    affirm the decision; or            (ii)    if the decision is not in accordance with law:                1.    modify the decision with or without remanding the case for rehearing; or                2.    reverse the decision with or without remanding the case for rehearing.        (3)    Any party to the proceeding in the circuit court aggrieved by the decision of the circuit court may appeal to the Court of Special Appeals in the same manner provided for civil cases.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  10-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 10 - Express Powers Act|Subtitle 3 - Express Powers of Charter Counties and Code Counties|Section 10-306 - Election Districts and Precincts

    A county may create and revise election districts and precincts.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  10-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 10 - Express Powers Act|Subtitle 3 - Express Powers of Charter Counties and Code Counties|Section 10-307 - Recording and Indexing of Legal and Legislative Records

    Unless otherwise governed by other public general law, a county may provide for the recording and indexing of records of:        (1)    the clerk of the court;        (2)    the register of wills; and        (3)    the county commissioners or the county council.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  10-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 10 - Express Powers Act|Subtitle 3 - Express Powers of Charter Counties and Code Counties|Section 10-308 - Advertising and Printing of Legislative and Financial Records

    A county may provide for advertising, printing, and publishing of county documents, including:        (1)    ordinances, bylaws, and resolutions; and        (2)    annual statements of expenses of the county government.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  10-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 10 - Express Powers Act|Subtitle 3 - Express Powers of Charter Counties and Code Counties|Section 10-309 - Audits; Claims Against County

    (a)    A county may provide for:        (1)    the auditing of county accounts; and        (2)    assisting the Legislative Auditor or other State officer authorized to audit the county accounts.    (b)    A county may provide for proof of claims against the county before their payment.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  10-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 10 - Express Powers Act|Subtitle 3 - Express Powers of Charter Counties and Code Counties|Section 10-310 - Procurement

    (a)    For any county work, a county may provide for competitive bidding and the making and awarding of contracts and may require bonds.    (b)    A county may provide for the purchase of materials, supplies, and equipment through the Department of General Services.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  10-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 10 - Express Powers Act|Subtitle 3 - Express Powers of Charter Counties and Code Counties|Section 10-311 - Protection of County Credit

    A county may prevent the credit of the county in any manner from being given or loaned to or in aid of any person.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  10-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 10 - Express Powers Act|Subtitle 3 - Express Powers of Charter Counties and Code Counties|Section 10-312 - County Property; Housing Projects; Franchise; Required Notice

    (a)    A county may provide for the protection of county property.    (b)    A county may provide for:        (1)    the acquisition by purchase, lease, condemnation, or otherwise of property required for public purposes in the county; and        (2)    the disposal of any real or leasehold county property, if the county property is no longer needed for public use.    (c)    A county may lease as lessor any county property to further the public purposes of the county, on any terms and compensation that the county considers proper.    (d)    A county may provide for the financing of any housing or housing project wholly or partly, including the placement of a deed of trust, mortgage, or other debt instrument on the property to ensure repayment of funds used to purchase, construct, rehabilitate, or otherwise develop the housing project.    (e)    (1)    A county may grant any franchise or right to use a franchise, including any right or franchise in relation to any highway, street, road, lane, alley, or bridge.        (2)    A county may grant a franchise for a cable television system as provided in § 1–708 of this article.        (3)    For any franchise granted under this subsection, a county may:            (i)    impose franchise fees; and            (ii)    establish rates, rules, and regulations.    (f)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, before the county makes any disposition, grant, or lease of county property, the county shall publish notice of the disposition, grant, or lease once a week for 3 successive weeks in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the county and shall include the terms and the compensation to be received and give opportunity for objections.        (2)    A county may grant an easement for a public utility without giving notice under this subsection.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  10-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 10 - Express Powers Act|Subtitle 3 - Express Powers of Charter Counties and Code Counties|Section 10-313 - Taxes

    (a)    (1)    A county may direct the class or subclass of property that is subject to the county property tax.        (2)    A county may impose a tax on the value of property of any sum that may be necessary:            (i)    to pay the principal and interest of any loan obtained by the county according to law;            (ii)    to provide for the sinking fund authorized under paragraph (3) of this subsection; and            (iii)    for the support and maintenance of the county government.        (3)    A county may create a sinking fund to meet the liabilities incurred by the county.    (b)    A county may provide for:        (1)    the prompt collection of all taxes due the county; and        (2)    the sale of property for the payment of unpaid taxes.    (c)    A county may:        (1)    correct errors in the assessment of property;        (2)    provide for the reduction or abatement of assessments improperly made; and        (3)    provide for the reimbursement of overpayments made because of an assessment error.    (d)    (1)    A county may impose a tax for the organization, operation, and maintenance of:            (i)    libraries;            (ii)    fire and ambulance services; and            (iii)    other municipal services.        (2)    A county may authorize the purchase, sale, construction, maintenance, and operation of all property necessary or incidental to the services listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection.    (e)    A county may impose a tax to pay for additional retirement or disability benefits to any former county employee who is entitled to receive additional benefits.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  10-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 10 - Express Powers Act|Subtitle 3 - Express Powers of Charter Counties and Code Counties|Section 10-314 - Special Taxing Districts

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a county may establish, modify, or abolish special taxing districts for any purpose listed in this title.    (b)    This section does not authorize the modification or abolition of an existing special taxing district that:        (1)    performs municipal services, other than furnishing fire protection or library service; and        (2)    is governed or administered by a committee or a commission elected or appointed independently of the county legislative body.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  10-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division III - Counties|Title 10 - Express Powers Act|Subtitle 3 - Express Powers of Charter Counties and Code Counties|Section 10-315 - Commercial District Management Authority

    (a)    In this section, “authority” means a commercial district management authority.    (b)    A county may establish an authority for any commercial district in the county.    (c)    For each authority established, a county:        (1)    shall specify the membership, organization, jurisdiction, and geographical limits of the authority;        (2)    shall specify the purposes of the authority, including:            (i)    promotion;            (ii)    marketing; or            (iii)    the provision of security, maintenance, or amenities in the district;        (3)    may specify which provisions of the county charter or local law relating to personnel, procurement, or similar operational matters apply to the authority, except that minority business enterprise procurement and equal employment opportunity laws may not be waived;        (4)    may approve the annual budget of the authority if the county governing body imposes an ad valorem tax to support the authority; and        (5)    may provide any financing that it considers appropriate for the authority through fees that may be charged to, or taxes that may be imposed against, businesses subject to the authority’s jurisdiction.    (d)    An authority may not:        (1)    exercise the power of eminent domain;        (2)    purchase, sell, construct, or lease as a lessor office or retail space; or        (3)    except as otherwise authorized by law, engage in competition with the private sector.    (e)    Any fee or tax imposed under this section shall be used only for the purposes stated in this section and may not revert to the general fund of the county.    (f)    A county may establish an authority in accordance with this section as a special taxing district.