Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1106
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1106, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§1–1106.
Official statutory text
(a) A county or municipality may issue bonds to finance loans made through a program.
(b) To issue a bond, a county or municipality shall adopt an ordinance or a resolution that specifies the maximum principal amount of the bond.
(c) In the ordinance or resolution, the county or municipality may:
(1) specify the items listed in subsection (d) of this section;
(2) authorize the finance board of the county or municipality to specify those items by ordinance or resolution; or
(3) authorize the chief executive to specify those items by executive order.
(d) For each issuance of a bond, the county or municipality may specify:
(1) the principal amount;
(2) the interest rate or, for floating or variable rates of interest, the method to determine the interest rate;
(3) the manner and terms of sale, including whether by competitive or negotiated sale;
(4) the time of execution, issuance, and delivery;
(5) the form and denomination;
(6) the source, manner, times, and places to pay principal or interest;
(7) conditions for redemption before maturity;
(8) the purposes for which proceeds may be spent;
(9) the source of security; and
(10) other provisions that are necessary or desirable to effect the program.
(b) To issue a bond, a county or municipality shall adopt an ordinance or a resolution that specifies the maximum principal amount of the bond.
(c) In the ordinance or resolution, the county or municipality may:
(1) specify the items listed in subsection (d) of this section;
(2) authorize the finance board of the county or municipality to specify those items by ordinance or resolution; or
(3) authorize the chief executive to specify those items by executive order.
(d) For each issuance of a bond, the county or municipality may specify:
(1) the principal amount;
(2) the interest rate or, for floating or variable rates of interest, the method to determine the interest rate;
(3) the manner and terms of sale, including whether by competitive or negotiated sale;
(4) the time of execution, issuance, and delivery;
(5) the form and denomination;
(6) the source, manner, times, and places to pay principal or interest;
(7) conditions for redemption before maturity;
(8) the purposes for which proceeds may be spent;
(9) the source of security; and
(10) other provisions that are necessary or desirable to effect the program.
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