Md. Code, Local Government § 4-103
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-103
in effect(a) The residents of a municipality are a municipal corporation.
(b) Under the municipality’s corporate name, the municipality:
(1) has perpetual succession;
(2) may sue and be sued; and
(3) may enact and adopt ordinances, resolutions, or bylaws necessary to exercise the authority of the municipality.
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