Maryland § 9-302

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-302, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 9-302.

    (a)    (1)    There are four classes of code counties, based on the geographic region of the State where the county is located.

        (2)    The geographic regions of the State are:

            (i)    Central Maryland, consisting of Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Frederick County, Harford County, Howard County, Montgomery County, and Prince George’s County;

            (ii)    Eastern Shore, consisting of Caroline County, Cecil County, Dorchester County, Kent County, Queen Anne’s County, Somerset County, Talbot County, Wicomico County, and Worcester County;

            (iii)    Southern Maryland, consisting of Calvert County, Charles County, and St. Mary’s County; and

            (iv)    Western Maryland, consisting of Allegany County, Garrett County, and Washington County.

    (b)    Unless limited to one or more classes listed in this section, a public general law enacted by the General Assembly that applies to code counties applies to each code county, regardless of class.

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What does Maryland Code § 9-302 cover?

Section 9-302 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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