# Economic Development (GEC)

## Title 12. Local Development Authorities and Resources

### Subtitle 4. Business Improvement Districts

#### Section 12-403

(a) Subject to a public hearing under Sec. 12-408 of this subtitle and to accomplish one or more of the legislative purposes listed in Sec. 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.

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Md. Code Ann., Econ. Dev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)