On Wednesday, Gov. Larry Hogan lifted Maryland’s outdoor COVID-19 mask mandate effective immediately and lifted all outdoor dining restrictions beginning Saturday, May 1. Counties are allowed to enforce stricter COVID-19 regulations than the state, and Montgomery County leaders said Wednesday evening that current restrictions in the county will remain in place. On Tuesday, the council, […]
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April 29, 2021 |
April 27, 2021 |
New County Reopening Guidelines Including Gathering Limits Go Into Effect Tuesday at 5 pm
The Montgomery County Council approved a new phased reopening strategy that takes effect Tuesday at 5 pm. Now that more than 50% of county residents have gotten at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, many safety restrictions will be eased. Here are some of the significant changes in the new amended public health order […]
March 12, 2021 |
Council to Vote on Capacity Increases for Gatherings, Religious Facilities, Among Other Changes
The Montgomery County Council, sitting as the Board of Health (BOH), is scheduled to meet virtually Friday at 1:30 p.m. to introduce a regulation and hold a public hearing for new reopening measures. A vote is tentatively scheduled during the meeting following the hearing. If the council votes to approve the changes, they go into […]
November 17, 2015 |
County Council Approves Increased Penalties for Selling Tobacco Products to Minors
The Montgomery County Council today unanimously enacted Bill 41-15 that will increase penalties for selling tobacco to minors. The Council, sitting as the County’s Board of Health, also introduced a resolution today that, if approved, would make the legislation apply in the municipalities of Montgomery County. A public hearing on that resolution is scheduled for […]
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