Maryland AG’s office confirms that Hogan’s executive order repeals local control but says counties can still have stricter COVID measures

In a letter addressed to Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson, General Assembly counsel Sandra Benson Brantley, a member of Attorney General Brian Frosh’s legal team, confirmed that local orders based on past state emergency orders will be null and void as of 5 p.m. Friday but said counties have their own ability to issue stricter guidance — though how it’s done will depend upon the action.