Md. Code, Local Government § 12–508

(a) This section applies to all counties, except Baltimore City.

(b) This section does not apply to fire hydrants in a municipality.

(c) The governing body of a county may, by resolution, regulate the location

and construction of fire hydrants.

(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person

who violates a resolution adopted under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and

on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.

(2) In Calvert County, a person who violates a resolution adopted

under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not

exceeding $500.