Municipality as corporation; general powers

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  2. Maryland Code
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  6. Definitions; General Provisions
  7. Municipality as corporation; general powers

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    (a)    The residents of a municipality are a municipal corporation.

    (b)    Under the municipality’s corporate name, the municipality:

        (1)    has perpetual succession;

        (2)    may sue and be sued; and

        (3)    may enact and adopt ordinances, resolutions, or bylaws necessary to exercise the authority of the municipality.


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