(a) The General Assembly finds that:
(1) unemployment conditions exist in certain areas of the State;
(2) the establishment of vehicle parking facilities under this subtitle is necessary to relieve the unemployment conditions and establish a balanced economy in these areas; and
(3) the present and prospective health, happiness, safety, right of gainful employment, and general welfare in these areas will be promoted by the establishment of vehicle parking facilities under this subtitle.
(b) The General Assembly recognizes that, for certain areas of the State, this subtitle is necessary to:
(1) relieve unemployment conditions;
(2) encourage industrial growth and a balanced economy;
(3) help retain existing industries;
(4) promote economic development; and
(5) promote health, welfare, and safety.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 18 - Local Economic Development
Subtitle 1 - Parking Authorities Act
Section 18-102 - Legislative Findings; Purposes of Subtitle
Section 18-103 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 18-104 - Powers of Counties or Municipalities -- in General
Section 18-105 - Authority Established
Section 18-106 - Powers of Counties or Municipalities -- Amendments
Section 18-108 - Powers of Authority -- in General
Section 18-109 - Powers of Authority -- Enactment by County
Section 18-110 - Authority Property Exempt From Taxation
Section 18-111 - Earnings of Authority
Section 18-112 - Termination of Authority
Section 18-113 - Act of Authority Not Subject to Challenge
Section 18-114 - Revenue Bonds
Section 18-115 - Revenue Bonds -- Probable Useful Life of Project
Section 18-116 - Revenue Bonds -- Matters Determined by Local Law
Section 18-117 - Guarantee of Revenue Bonds; Independent Taxing Authority Not Conferred
Section 18-118 - Revenue Bonds -- Referendum Provisions Inapplicable
Section 18-119 - Revenue Bonds -- Application of Conditions of Sale Requirements