Maryland Statutes
Part I - Definitions; General Provisions
Section 4-205 - Purpose of Administration

The Administration is created to:
        (1)    coordinate activities and programs that contribute to sound community development;
        (2)    encourage and facilitate the development of new and existing communities by reducing the costs of development through grants, loans, and other forms of financial assistance;
        (3)    encourage and facilitate energy conservation and the use of solar energy in residential buildings and commercial buildings through grants, loans, and other forms of financial assistance;
        (4)    make land available for sound community development; and
        (5)    assist the efforts of private enterprise, political subdivisions, local public agencies, local development entities, and nonprofit organizations.