(a) With the approval of the Secretary, the Administration may grant or lend money to:
(1) Any political subdivision or any authority created under State law to assist in the establishment or operation of an airport that is or is to be owned or controlled wholly or in part by the political subdivision or authority; or
(2) Any other person to assist in the establishment or operation of any privately owned airport made available for use by the public.
(b) When awarding loans and grants under this section, the Administration shall give priority to publicly owned airports.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 4 - Establishment and Operation of State and Local Airports
Section 5-416 - Establishment and Operation of Airports and Facilities
Section 5-417 - Acquisition of Property by Political Subdivision
Section 5-418 - Operation and Use of Airports and Facilities
Section 5-419 - Bond Financing
Section 5-420 - Airports Usable by Air Carriers
Section 5-421 - State Financial Assistance
Section 5-422 - Administration as Agent of Political Subdivision