{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-local-government-5-211","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Local Government § 5–211","heading":"","body":"(a) A municipality may adopt regulations regarding the erection of\nbuildings and signs in the municipality, including:\n(1) a building code; and\n(2) requirements for building permits.\n(b) A municipality may provide for the inspection of and require repairs to\nthe following on private property:\n(1) drainage and sewage systems;\n(2) electric lines and wires;\n(3) gas pipes;\n(4) plumbing apparatus; and\n(5) water pipes.","path":["Article - Local Government"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=glg\u0026section=5-211","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:59:58Z","sha256":"1d78ff0f1ab63cd5d9b292c293ad59614bb9f8f092ee67b263bbdd189ff8eefd","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-local-government-5-210","next":"us-md/md.-code-local-government-5-212"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}