Md. Code, Local Government § 21-402
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 21-402, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§21–402.
Official statutory text
The purpose of the authority granted under this part is to:
(1) finance the establishment, acquisition, design, construction, alteration, improvement, extension, operation, and maintenance of:
(i) adequate storm drainage systems;
(ii) public parking facilities;
(iii) pedestrian malls;
(iv) street and area lighting; and
(v) ride sharing and bus systems;
(2) finance the capital and operating costs to enhance police, fire protection, and rescue services; and
(3) provide financing for commercial district management authorities established under § 5–214(b) of this article.
(1) finance the establishment, acquisition, design, construction, alteration, improvement, extension, operation, and maintenance of:
(i) adequate storm drainage systems;
(ii) public parking facilities;
(iii) pedestrian malls;
(iv) street and area lighting; and
(v) ride sharing and bus systems;
(2) finance the capital and operating costs to enhance police, fire protection, and rescue services; and
(3) provide financing for commercial district management authorities established under § 5–214(b) of this article.
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