Md. Code, Local Government § 21-103
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 21-103, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§21–103.
Official statutory text
(a) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.
(b) The governing body of a county may establish an authority for any commercial district in the county.
(c) For each authority established, the governing body of a county shall:
(1) specify the membership, organization, jurisdiction, and geographical limits of the authority;
(2) provide any financing that it considers appropriate for the authority through fees that may be charged to, or taxes that may be imposed against, businesses subject to the authority’s jurisdiction; and
(3) specify the purposes of the authority, including:
(i) promotion;
(ii) marketing; or
(iii) the provision of security, maintenance, or amenities in the commercial district.
(b) The governing body of a county may establish an authority for any commercial district in the county.
(c) For each authority established, the governing body of a county shall:
(1) specify the membership, organization, jurisdiction, and geographical limits of the authority;
(2) provide any financing that it considers appropriate for the authority through fees that may be charged to, or taxes that may be imposed against, businesses subject to the authority’s jurisdiction; and
(3) specify the purposes of the authority, including:
(i) promotion;
(ii) marketing; or
(iii) the provision of security, maintenance, or amenities in the commercial district.
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