§ 13-705. Control of pollution and industrial waste in Cecil County

   (a) Powers of County Commissioners. -- By ordinance or resolution, the County Commissioners of Cecil County may:

   (1) provide for the control of air pollution, water pollution, and industrial waste coming from land in the county;

   (2) provide for the appointment of inspectors to enforce an ordinance or a resolution adopted under item (1) of this subsection; and

   (3) establish penalties for violations of an ordinance or a resolution adopted under item (1) of this subsection.

(b) Notice. -- Before adopting an ordinance or a resolution under this section, the County Commissioners of Cecil County shall:

   (1) publish a summary of the proposed ordinance or resolution in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the county for at least 3 weeks that specifies the date for a public hearing;

   (2) hold a public hearing; and

   (3) give notice that copies of the proposed ordinance or resolution may be obtained on application to the clerk of the County Commissioners.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 25, § 11B; 2013, ch. 119, § 2.