Md. Code, Local Government § 21–520

(a) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, Cecil County may

exercise the authority granted under this subtitle only in a designated growth area

as defined in the county comprehensive plan.

(b) (1) The governing body of Cecil County shall hold at least one public

hearing on a bill establishing a special taxing district.

(2) At the public hearing, the governing body may consider the

following elements of a proposed development that would receive the proceeds of a

bond:

(i) development design standards;

(ii) the use of transfer of development rights or other methods

of increasing the density of development;

(iii) design and use of open space; and

(iv) availability and design of recreational and educational

facilities.

(c) A law enacted by Cecil County under this subtitle shall require that

adequate debt service reserve funds be maintained.

(d) Except as provided in subsection (e)(2) of this section and

notwithstanding § 21–503(c) of this subtitle, before Cecil County may establish a

special taxing district, all of the owners of real property in the proposed special taxing

district shall petition the county to establish the special taxing district.

(e) For the purpose of providing Internet service, Cecil County may:

(1) exercise the authority granted under this subtitle in the entirety

of the unincorporated area of the county;

(2) establish a special taxing district if property owners in the

proposed special taxing district petition the county in accordance with § 21–503(c) of

this subtitle; and

(3) impose ad valorem or special taxes and issue bonds under this

subtitle.