Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Establishment and Organization of Authorities
Section 12-203 - Code Authorities

A code authority may not do business or exercise its powers unless:
        (1)    its articles of organization have been recommended in writing by the chief elected official, adopted by a resolution or ordinance of the legislative body, and filed with the Secretary of State; and
        (2)    the Secretary of State has issued a certificate of organization to the code authority.