Md. Code, Local Government § 1–902

(a) This section applies to all counties except:

(1) Anne Arundel County;

(2) Baltimore City;

(3) Baltimore County;

(4) Howard County; and

(5) Prince George’s County.

(b) The governing body of a county may contract with another governmental

entity for the joint or cooperative performance of any governmental function.

(c) The governing body of a county may:

(1) accept any gift or grant from the federal or State government or

any unit of federal or State government; and

(2) use the gift or grant for any lawful purpose for which it was

received.