Enacted (not yet in effect)
Limited protection
Washington County — Washington County (MD) 12-month data center moratorium
Washington County · Washington County (MD) 12-month data center moratorium
The Washington County (Maryland) Commissioners voted 4-1 to approve a 12-month moratorium temporarily halting new data center applications.
Technical detail
The Washington County (Maryland) Commissioners voted 4-1 to approve a 12-month moratorium temporarily halting new data center applications.
Who is protected: People subject to the measure.
Who must comply: Washington County
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Washington County |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | Enacted (not yet in effect) |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Enacted | 2026-06-30 |
| Citation | Washington County (MD) 12-month data center moratorium |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Washington County Commission approves data center moratorium ↗ |
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