§ 12–604
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Econ. Dev. § 12-604 (2026)
Title 12. Local Development Authorities and Resources
Subtitle 6. Montgomery County -- Business Improvement Districts
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(a)
Subject to a public hearing under § 12–609 of this subtitle and to accomplish a legislative purpose listed in § 12–602 of this subtitle, the governing body of the county or a municipal corporation in the county 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 the county or a municipal corporation in the county 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.