Md. Code, Local Government § 5–106

(a) In this section, “conservation area” means an area in a municipality that

the legislative body of the municipality finds to be so affected by blight and

community or property deterioration as to require comprehensive renovation and

rehabilitation.

(b) This section does not apply to or affect:

(1) Anne Arundel County;

(2) Calvert County;

(3) Howard County;

(4) Kent County;

(5) Somerset County;

(6) Wicomico County; or

(7) Worcester County.

(c) The legislative body of a municipality may:

(1) establish and define the boundaries of a conservation area in the

municipality; and

(2) establish and vest in any unit of the municipality, for a period not

exceeding 5 years, exclusive jurisdiction or authority to enforce in the conservation

area the laws, ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations the legislative body of the

municipality considers expedient.

(d) This section does not authorize a unit of the municipality established

under subsection (c) of this section to interfere with the powers of a law enforcement

authority in a municipality.