§ 10-206. Additional legislative powers


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  •    (a) In general. -- A county council may pass any ordinance, resolution, or bylaw not inconsistent with State law that:

       (1) may aid in executing and enforcing any power in this title; or

       (2) may aid in maintaining the peace, good government, health, and welfare of the county.

    (b) Limits on exercise of powers. -- A county may exercise the powers provided under this title only to the extent that the powers are not preempted by or in conflict with public general law.

    (c) Limit on powers to regulate alcoholic beverages. -- A county may not pass any law under this title regarding the licensing, regulating, prohibiting, or submitting to referendum the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 25A, § 5(S); 2013, ch. 119, § 2.