§13–505.

    (a)    (1)    Before adopting rules and regulations under § 13–503 of this subtitle, the governing body of a county shall hold a public hearing.

        (2)    The rules or regulations are not valid unless a public hearing is held as advertised.

    (b)    The governing body of the county shall publish notice of the time and place of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the county once a week for not less than 4 successive weeks.