Harford County Council passes first permanent data center ban in Maryland

News ClipThe Business Journals·Harford County, MD·6/10/2026

The Harford County Council in Maryland has passed the state's first permanent ban on data centers. This decision marks a significant regulatory move against data center development in the region.

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Harford County Council passes first permanent data center ban in Maryland  The Business Journals