Maryland § 14-8A-01
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14-8A-01, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-8A-01.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Governing body” means:
(1) the county executive and county council of a charter county with a county executive;
(2) the county council of a charter county with no county executive;
(3) the board of county commissioners of a county; or
(4) the mayor and council, by whatever name known, of a municipal corporation.
(c) “National Capital Region” means the area defined under § 2674(f)(2) of Title 10 of the United States Code, including those counties with a border abutting that area and any municipal corporations in those counties.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 14-8A-01
What does Maryland Code § 14-8A-01 cover?
Section 14-8A-01 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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