Maryland § 9-205
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-205, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-205.
(a) (1) The voters of a charter county may reserve in the charter the power of referendum by which they may submit a local law enacted by the county council, by petition, to the voters for approval or rejection.
(2) The charter shall specify:
(i) what types of local laws may be petitioned to referendum; and
(ii) whether a part of a local law may be petitioned to referendum.
(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, in implementing procedures that relate to the power of referendum, the charter or the local laws shall provide adequate details as to time, notice, and form.
(2) The initial notice of a referendum vote shall be given at least 30 days before the election.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-205
What does Maryland Code § 9-205 cover?
Section 9-205 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 § 9-205?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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