Md. Code, Local Government § 13–901

(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; and

(9) 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) regulate the construction of buildings and signs;

(2) adopt a building code;

(3) provide for enforcement of the code;

(4) require permits for the construction of buildings and signs;

(5) impose permit and inspection fees;

(6) provide for inspection of buildings and structures;

(7) provide for condemnation of dangerous or insecure buildings or

structures as provided under other public general law; and

(8) require dangerous or insecure buildings and structures to be

made safe or demolished.