Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 1 - Commercial District Management
Section 21-103 - Establishment of Authority

(a)    The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.
    (b)    The governing body of a county may establish an authority for any commercial district in the county.
    (c)    For each authority established, the governing body of a county shall:
        (1)    specify the membership, organization, jurisdiction, and geographical limits of the authority;
        (2)    provide any financing that it considers appropriate for the authority through fees that may be charged to, or taxes that may be imposed against, businesses subject to the authority’s jurisdiction; and
        (3)    specify the purposes of the authority, including:
            (i)    promotion;
            (ii)    marketing; or
            (iii)    the provision of security, maintenance, or amenities in the commercial district.