Md. Code, Local Gov't § 13-901

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 13-901 - Building codes; regulation of buildings and signs
(a) This section applies to all counties except:
(1) Anne Arundel County;
(2) Baltimore City;
(3) Baltimore County;
(4) Cecil County;
(5) Charles County;
(6) Howard County;
(7) Prince George's County;
(8) Queen Anne's County; and
(9) 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:
(1) regulate the construction of buildings and signs;
(2) adopt a building code;
(3) provide for enforcement of the code;
(4) require permits for the construction of buildings and signs;
(5) impose permit and inspection fees;
(6) provide for inspection of buildings and structures;
(7) provide for condemnation of dangerous or insecure buildings or structures as provided under other public general law; and
(8) require dangerous or insecure buildings and structures to be made safe or demolished.

Md. Code, LG § 13-901

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