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§ 13-901. Building codes; regulation of buildings and signs

MD Local Gov Code § 13-901 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    This section applies to all counties except:

(1)    Anne Arundel County;

(2)    Baltimore City;

(3)    Baltimore County;

(4)    Cecil County;

(5)    Charles County;

(6)    Howard County;

(7)    Prince George’s County;

(8)    Queen Anne’s County; and

(9)    Worcester County.

(b)    The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.

(c)    The governing body of a county may:

(1)    regulate the construction of buildings and signs;

(2)    adopt a building code;

(3)    provide for enforcement of the code;

(4)    require permits for the construction of buildings and signs;

(5)    impose permit and inspection fees;

(6)    provide for inspection of buildings and structures;

(7)    provide for condemnation of dangerous or insecure buildings or structures as provided under other public general law; and

(8)    require dangerous or insecure buildings and structures to be made safe or demolished.

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