Maryland § 12-204
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 12-204, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-204.
(a) Except as provided in § 12–208 of this subtitle, each pre–existing authority continues to exist.
(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, a pre-existing authority governed only by this title:
(i) may exercise the powers granted by Subtitles 6 and 7 and §§ 12-501, 12-502, 12-504, and 12-506(a) of this title; and
(ii) if it adopts articles of organization, may exercise the powers listed in § 12-503 of this title that are authorized by the articles of organization in accordance with § 12-205(b)(1)(vi) of this subtitle; and
(iii) is entitled to the exemptions from State law provided in § 12-505 of this title.
(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, a pre-existing authority governed by this title and by a title in this Division II that is applicable in a particular political subdivision:
(i) may exercise the powers granted under the title that applies to the particular political subdivision;
(ii) may exercise the powers granted by Subtitles 6 and 7 and §§ 12-501, 12-502, 12-504, and 12-506(a) of this title as modified by the title that applies to the particular political subdivision;
(iii) if it adopts articles of organization, may exercise the powers listed in § 12-503 of this title that are authorized by the articles of organization in accordance with § 12-205(b)(1)(vi) of this subtitle; and
(iv) is entitled to the exemptions from State law provided in § 12-505 of this title.
(3) If articles of organization are adopted, the powers set forth in §§ 12-501 through 12-506(a) of this title may be limited to the extent allowed under §§ 12-205(b)(2) and 12-207 of this subtitle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 12-204
What does Maryland Code § 12-204 cover?
Section 12-204 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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