§ 13-503

Md. Code, Local Government § 13-503, under Article — Local Government.

Md. Code, Local Government § 13-503

The governing body of a county may adopt rules and regulations for the licensing, maintenance, and operation of junkyards in the county to:

(1) protect county residents from unpleasant and unwholesome conditions and neighborhoods;

(2) preserve the beauty and esthetic value of rural or residential areas;

(3) safeguard the public health and welfare;

(4) promote good civic design; and

(5) promote the health, safety, morals, order, convenience, and prosperity of the community.