§ 4–703
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Econ. Dev. § 4-703 (2026)
Title 4. Tourism, Film, and the Arts
Subtitle 7. Arts and Entertainment Districts
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(a)
The following political subdivisions may apply to the Secretary to designate an arts and entertainment district:
(1)
a political subdivision for an area within that political subdivision;
(2)
with the prior consent of the municipal corporation, a county, on its own behalf or on behalf of a municipal corporation, for an area in the municipal corporation; or
(3)
two or more political subdivisions jointly for an area astride their common boundaries.
(b)
The application shall:
(1)
be in the form and manner and contain the information that the Secretary requires by regulation;
(2)
contain sufficient information to allow the Secretary to determine if the proposed district qualifies under §§ 4-701(c) and 4-704(a) of this subtitle; and
(3)
be submitted for a political subdivision by its chief elected officer or, if none, its governing body.