Maryland Political Subdivisions - Miscellaneous Provisions Section 19-102

      This title applies to the regulation in any manner by a local government of residential property that is rented or leased, including regulation by the issuance or renewal of:

            (1)      A license or registration to authorize the owner of residential property to engage in the business of renting or leasing the residential property;

            (2)      A license or registration to authorize residential property to be rented or leased; or

            (3)      A certification that residential property that is rented or leased is in compliance with a local housing, livability, or property maintenance code.