{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-local-government-5-202","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Local Government § 5–202","heading":"","body":"The legislative body of a municipality may adopt ordinances to:\n(1) assure the good government of the municipality;\n(2) protect and preserve the municipality’s rights, property, and\nprivileges;\n(3) preserve peace and good order;\n(4) secure persons and property from danger and destruction; and\n(5) protect the health, comfort, and convenience of the residents of\nthe municipality.","path":["Article - Local Government"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=glg\u0026section=5-202","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:59:58Z","sha256":"8844a8e3d06ffba03b3aaee33beb5f4889f91b1fe732bf7d439c09ca6b1682b0","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-local-government-5-201","next":"us-md/md.-code-local-government-5-203"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}