# Economic Development (GEC)

## Title 12. Local Development Authorities and Resources

### Subtitle 4. Business Improvement Districts

#### Section 12-410

An established district may expand the geographic area of the district if:

(1) a petition for inclusion is submitted from at least 80% of the owners of the total number of parcels of nonexempt property in the geographic area proposed for inclusion in the district;

(2) the petition under item (1) of this subsection is accepted by a majority vote of the board of the district corporation; and

(3) the appropriate documents, as applicable, are submitted under Sec. 12-407 of this subtitle and a hearing is held under Sec. 12-408 of this subtitle.

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