Md. Code, Local Gov't § 5-202

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session from Chs. 2-716, effective on or before 6/1/2024

Section 5-202 - General authority of municipalities

The legislative body of a municipality may adopt ordinances to:

(1) assure the good government of the municipality;

(2) protect and preserve the municipality's rights, property, and privileges;

(3) preserve peace and good order;

(4) secure persons and property from danger and destruction; and

(5) protect the health, comfort, and convenience of the residents of the municipality.

Md. Code, LG § 5-202

Revised and recodified by 2013 Md. Laws, Ch. 119,Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2013.