# Economic Development (GEC)

## Title 13. Regional Development Resources

### Subtitle 6. Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland

#### Section 13-612

(a) In this section, "property manager" means an entity responsible for the management and maintenance of real property, including:

  (1) finding tenants;

  (2) collecting rent;

  (3) paying expenses and applicable taxes;

  (4) maintaining utilities and systems; and

  (5) taking any necessary actions to manage and operate real property.

(b) The Council may operate in the region.

(c) The Council may:

  (1) adopt a seal;

  (2) sue;

  (3) adopt bylaws and rules for the conduct of its business;

  (4) enter into contracts and agreements;

  (5) borrow money and accept advances, loans, grants, contributions, and any other form of assistance from the federal government, the State, or other public or private source;

  (6) give any required security;

  (7) include in any contract for financial assistance with the federal government any reasonable and appropriate condition imposed under federal law that is not inconsistent with the purposes of this subtitle;

  (8) execute any instrument and act as necessary, convenient, or desirable to carry out its powers and the purposes of this subtitle; and

  (9) act as a property manager of the Southern Maryland Regional Agricultural Center owned by and located within St. Mary's County.

(d) The Council shall publish its rules.

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