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<section article="glg" article_name="Local Government" number="18-102" title_number="18" title_name="Local Economic Development" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Parking Authorities Act">
  <level label="a">
    <text>The General Assembly finds that:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>unemployment conditions exist in certain areas of the State;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>the establishment of vehicle parking facilities under this subtitle is necessary to relieve the unemployment conditions and establish a balanced economy in these areas; and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>the present and prospective health, happiness, safety, right of gainful employment, and general welfare in these areas will be promoted by the establishment of vehicle parking facilities under this subtitle.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>The General Assembly recognizes that, for certain areas of the State, this subtitle is necessary to:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>relieve unemployment conditions;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>encourage industrial growth and a balanced economy;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>help retain existing industries;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="4">
      <text>promote economic development; and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="5">
      <text>promote health, welfare, and safety.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
</section>
