Md. Code, Local Government § 9-201
Md. Code, Local Government § 9-201
in effectA charter county:
(1) shall have perpetual succession;
(2) may sue and be sued;
(3) may acquire and hold property, either absolutely or in trust for a public purpose;
(4) may dispose of property;
(5) may adopt a common seal; and
(6) may adopt an ordinance, a resolution, or bylaws to exercise its powers.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=glg§ion=9-201&enactments=falseFetched: 10/17/2026