Howard Cnty. v. McClain

Howard County, Maryland v. Russell A. McClain, et al., No. 1166, Sept. Term 2020. Opinion by Adkins, Sally D., J. STATE CONSTITUTION—ARTICLE III, § 33—SPECIAL LAWS: Article III, § 33 of the Maryland Constitution prohibits the enactment of special laws. Special laws relate to particular persons or things of a class, whereas general laws apply to all persons or things of a class. Special laws are prohibited to prevent influential persons or entities from securing an undue advantage over others. Here, the legislative enactment effectually conferred a benefit on one entity. To determine whether…