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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
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DIVISION II. MUNICIPALITIES |
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TITLE 5. POWERS |
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SUBTITLE 2. ENUMERATION OF EXPRESS LAW MAKING POWERS |
§ 5-202. General authority of municipalities
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The legislative body of a municipality may adopt ordinances to:
(1) assure the good government of the municipality;
(2) protect and preserve the municipality's rights, property, and privileges;
(3) preserve peace and good order;
(4) secure persons and property from danger and destruction; and
(5) protect the health, comfort, and convenience of the residents of the municipality.