Md. Code, Local Government § 13–604

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the County Council of Anne

Arundel County may adopt an ordinance, a resolution, or a regulation or take any

other action that the County Council considers necessary to protect a person’s right

to farm or engage in agricultural or forestry operations.

(b) Before adopting an ordinance, a resolution, or a regulation or taking any

other action under subsection (a) of this section, the County Council of Anne Arundel

County shall:

(1) hold a public hearing on the proposed ordinance, resolution,

regulation, or action; and

(2) provide reasonable notice of the hearing.