Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 6 - Montgomery County -- Business Improvement Districts
Section 12-604 - Creation of Business Improvement District

(a)    Subject to a public hearing under § 12–609 of this subtitle and to accomplish a legislative purpose listed in § 12–602 of this subtitle, the governing body of the county or a municipal corporation in the county may adopt a local law to create a business improvement district in accordance with this subtitle.
    (b)    Subsection (a) of this section is self–executing and fully authorizes the county or a municipal corporation in the county to establish a district, notwithstanding any other statutory or charter provision.
    (c)    A local law adopted under subsection (a) of this section shall include:
        (1)    the name of the district corporation;
        (2)    that the district corporation is formed under this subtitle;
        (3)    the names, addresses, and terms of office of the initial members of the board of directors of the district corporation;
        (4)    the address of the principal office of the district corporation;
        (5)    the purposes for which the district is formed;
        (6)    the powers of the district, subject to the limitations on the powers of districts under this subtitle; and
        (7)    if applicable, articles of incorporation of the district corporation.

Structure Maryland Statutes