# Environment (GEN)

## Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities

### Subtitle 9. Water and Sewer Authorities

#### Section 9-917

In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, an authority may:

(1) Do anything necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this subtitle;

(2) Adopt bylaws to regulate the affairs of the authority and conduct the business of the authority;

(3) Have, use, alter, or abandon a corporate seal;

(4) Sue, be sued, complain, and defend in all courts;

(5) Maintain an office at any place that the authority determines; and

(6) Manage the properties and business of the authority.

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