Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article
Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 2-105: (a) In this section, “governing body” means: - 29 - (1) the county executive and county council of a charter county with a county executive; (2) the county council of a charter county with no county executive; (3) the board of county commissioners of a county; or (4) the mayor and council, by whatev
What this law says, in plain English
This statute defines governing bodies and authorizes counties and municipalities to send police officers and other employees beyond their boundaries for public purposes. Officers acting under this authority receive the same liability protections and benefits as when working within their jurisdiction.
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