(a) This section applies to all counties except: (1) Anne Arundel County; (2) Baltimore City; (3) Baltimore County; (4) Cecil County; (5) Charles County; (6) Howard County; (7) Prince George’s County; (8) Queen Anne’s County; (9) Wicomico County; and (10) Worcester County. (b) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section. (c) The governing body of a county may: (1) provide for the appointment of the county police; (2) establish the duties of the county police; (3) set the compensation of the county police; and (4) appoint a special commission or commissioner to be in charge of the county police.
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