§ 12–403
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Econ. Dev. § 12-403 (2026)
Title 12. Local Development Authorities and Resources
Subtitle 4. Business Improvement Districts
§ 12–403LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to a public hearing under § 12–408 of this subtitle and to accomplish one or more of the legislative purposes listed in § 12–402 of this subtitle, the legislative body of a county or municipal corporation 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 a county or municipal corporation 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.