From deer hunting to cellphone bans in schools, hundreds of new laws are now in effect in Maryland

By: Maryland Matters Staff

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 1,591

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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County and municipal taxes and fees could rise as a ripple effect of a new law that takes effect Wednesday.

The law creates a task force that will look at potential changes to the revenue those local governments bring in to fund operations. It is one of hundreds of laws the Maryland legislature passed earlier this year.

“Maryland’s municipalities need a 21st-century funding model, said Theresa Kuhns, chief executive officer of the Maryland …

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