Maryland § 21-205
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 21-205, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-205.
(a) The governing body of a county is the district council for each district in the county.
(b) A district council shall:
(1) keep a separate record of its proceedings for each district; and
(2) deposit all money received for each district to the credit of that district.
(c) (1) The district council shall require the depository of money under subsection (b)(2) of this section to give the same security for the repayment of money deposited and pay the same interest on the money as is required for the deposit of county funds.
(2) Any interest earnings on money deposited for a district shall be credited to that district.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 21-205
What does Maryland Code § 21-205 cover?
Section 21-205 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 21-205?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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