Md. Code, Local Government § 21-104
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 21-104, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§21–104.
Official statutory text
An authority may not:
(1) exercise the power of eminent domain;
(2) purchase, sell, construct, or lease, as a lessor, office or retail space; or
(3) except as otherwise authorized by law, engage in competition with the private sector.
(1) exercise the power of eminent domain;
(2) purchase, sell, construct, or lease, as a lessor, office or retail space; or
(3) except as otherwise authorized by law, engage in competition with the private sector.
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