An authority is a public body corporate and politic that:
(1) exercises public and essential governmental functions; and
(2) has all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this Division II.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Housing and Community Development
Division II - Housing Authorities
Title 12 - Provisions of Statewide Applicability
Subtitle 5 - Powers and Limitations on Powers
Section 12-501 - Status of Authorities
Section 12-502 - Enumerated Powers -- in General
Section 12-503 - Enumerated Powers -- Powers Authorized by Articles of Organization
Section 12-504 - Enumerated Powers -- Effect on Economic Competition
Section 12-505 - Exemption From State Law on Property Transactions
Section 12-506 - Cooperation Among Authorities and State Public Bodies on Housing Projects
Section 12-507 - Housing Projects Taken Over by State Public Body From Federal Government