(a) The Authority shall apply the proceeds of the bonds for the purposes for which the bonds are authorized.
(b) (1) The Authority shall set aside a sufficient amount of the revenues derived from a development or project in a sinking fund or other similar fund at regular intervals to the extent required in the trust agreement or resolution.
(2) The sinking fund is pledged to paying:
(i) the principal of and the interest on the bonds as they become due; and
(ii) the redemption or purchase price of bonds retired by call or purchase as specified in the trust agreement or resolution.
(c) To the extent provided in the trust agreement or resolution, the Authority may exclude from the amount to be deposited in the sinking fund the revenues that may be necessary or convenient:
(1) to pay for maintenance, repair, and operation of a development or project;
(2) for reserves; and
(3) for improvements to a development or project.
(d) (1) The lien of the pledge of revenues under subsection (b) of this section is valid and binding from the time the pledge is made.
(2) The lien of the pledge is valid and binding against each party with a claim against the Authority in tort, contract, or otherwise, regardless of whether the party has notice of the lien.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources
Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities
Subtitle 2 - Maryland Food Center Authority
Section 10-202 - Construction and Purpose of Subtitle
Section 10-203 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 10-204 - Legislative Intent
Section 10-206 - Staff; Agents
Section 10-207 - Applicability of Laws
Section 10-208 - Money of Authority
Section 10-209 - Powers and Duties -- in General
Section 10-210 - Powers and Duties -- Rules and Regulations
Section 10-211 - Powers and Duties -- Property
Section 10-212 - Developments and Projects -- in General
Section 10-213 - Developments and Projects -- Wholesale Food Dealers and Tenants
Section 10-214 - Developments and Projects -- Rates and Charges
Section 10-215 - Developments and Projects -- Political Subdivision May Vacate
Section 10-216 - Developments and Projects -- Cleaning and Refuse
Section 10-217 - Financing Another
Section 10-218 - Bonds -- in General
Section 10-219 - Revenue Bonds -- Legal Investments
Section 10-220 - Bonds -- Liability; Faith and Credit
Section 10-221 - Bonds -- Trust Agreement
Section 10-222 - Bonds -- Proceeds; Sinking Fund
Section 10-223 - Bonds -- Combined Purposes
Section 10-224 - Bonds -- Enforcement of Rights and Duties