(a) An authority is a body politic and corporate and is an instrumentality of the State once the State Department of Assessments and Taxation accepts the articles of incorporation for record.
(b) The exercise by an authority of a power under this subtitle is the performance of an essential governmental function.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources
Title 11 - Military Installation Support
Subtitle 3 - Local Redevelopment Authorities
Section 11-302 - Legislative Findings; Intent
Section 11-303 - Construction of Subtitle
Section 11-304 - Incorporation
Section 11-306 - Board of Directors
Section 11-310 - Executive Director
Section 11-311 - Staff; Consultants
Section 11-312 - Applicability of Other Laws
Section 11-313 - Accounting; Fiscal Year
Section 11-314 - Money of Authority
Section 11-315 - Powers -- in General
Section 11-316 - Powers -- Projects
Section 11-317 - Powers -- Borrowing Authority
Section 11-318 - Bond Authorization
Section 11-319 - Liability; Full Faith and Credit
Section 11-320 - Project Financing
Section 11-321 - Rates and Charges; Revenues