Md. Code, Local Government § 12–802

(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;

(9) Wicomico County; and

(10) 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) provide for the appointment of the county police;

(2) establish the duties of the county police;

(3) set the compensation of the county police; and

(4) appoint a special commission or commissioner to be in charge of

the county police.