# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 18. Local Economic Development

### Subtitle 2. Ocean City Convention Center

#### Section 18-201

In this subtitle, "Convention Center" means the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.

#### Section 18-202

The Mayor and City Council of Ocean City shall operate the Convention Center.

#### Section 18-203

(a) The Mayor and City Council of Ocean City may:

  (1) employ and set the salaries for a Convention Center manager and other necessary personnel;

  (2) accept donations or grants for the maintenance and operation of the Convention Center;

  (3) receive aid for the Convention Center from the federal government, the State, counties, or municipalities;

  (4) set reasonable fees for the use of the Convention Center facilities;

  (5) grant, on the basis of competitive bidding, concessions on the premises of the Convention Center for the sale of food or beverages, including, subject to the Alcoholic Beverages Article, alcoholic beverages; and

  (6) perform any act necessary to operate the Convention Center.

(b) The Mayor and City Council of Ocean City shall:

  (1) keep records of the Convention Center consistent with sound business practice;

  (2) conduct an audit of the accounts of the Convention Center at the end of each calendar or fiscal year; and

  (3) submit to the Board of Public Works a detailed annual report on the activities and finances of the Convention Center.

#### Section 18-204

The Convention Center is exempt from State and local taxes.

#### Section 18-205

The State may not spend any money for capital improvements or capital repairs to the Convention Center.

#### Section 18-206

A name given to a section of the Convention Center by the Board of Public Works may be changed only by the Board.

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Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)