§ 9-306. Referendum on home rule

   (a) In general. -- The county board of elections shall submit the question of code home rule to the voters of the county for their adoption or rejection:

   (1) at the next regular congressional election; and

   (2) in accordance with the requirements of the Election Law Article as to time, notice, and form.

(b) Required ballot language. -- The ballot shall contain the words "For Adoption of Code Home Rule" and "Against Adoption of Code Home Rule".

(c) Results of referendum. -- Within 10 days after receiving a certification of the vote on the referendum from the county board of elections:

   (1) if a majority of those who voted on the question voted in favor of adoption of code home rule:

      (i) the county commissioners publicly shall so proclaim; and

      (ii) on the 30th day after the public proclamation, the county shall become a code county; or

   (2) if less than a majority of those who voted on the question voted in favor of adoption of code home rule:

      (i) the county commissioners publicly shall so proclaim; and

      (ii) the proclamation shall state that the proposal to adopt code home rule is not approved.

(d) Notice of adoption or rejection of code home rule. -- After the adoption or rejection of code home rule, the county commissioners promptly shall send notification as follows:

   (1) five copies to the Department of Legislative Services;

   (2) one copy to the Secretary of State;

   (3) one copy to the State Archives; and

   (4) one copy to the Maryland State Law Library.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 25B, § 7; 2013, ch. 119, § 2.