Md. Code, Human Services § 3-201

in effect

(a) (1) This subsection does not apply in Montgomery County. (2) The Department shall create or continue a local department in each county. (3) A local department shall be referred to as the department of social services preceded by the name of the county. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a local department shall have a local board and a local director appointed in accordance with this title. (c) In Baltimore City, the local department shall have a commission of social services.

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