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Title 21. Special Taxing Districts — Subtitle 1. Commercial District Management

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 21-101 (2026)
Title 21. Special Taxing Districts
Subtitle 1. Commercial District Management

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In this subtitle, “authority” means a commercial district management authority.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 21-102 (2026)
Title 21. Special Taxing Districts
Subtitle 1. Commercial District Management

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This subtitle applies to all counties except Baltimore City.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 21-103 (2026)
Title 21. Special Taxing Districts
Subtitle 1. Commercial District Management

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(a)
The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.
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(b)
The governing body of a county may establish an authority for any commercial district in the county.
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(c)
For each authority established, the governing body of a county shall:
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(1)
specify the membership, organization, jurisdiction, and geographical limits of the authority;
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(2)
provide any financing that it considers appropriate for the authority through fees that may be charged to, or taxes that may be imposed against, businesses subject to the authority’s jurisdiction; and
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(3)
specify the purposes of the authority, including:
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(i)
promotion;
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(ii)
marketing; or
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(iii)
the provision of security, maintenance, or amenities in the commercial district.
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Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 21-104 (2026)
Title 21. Special Taxing Districts
Subtitle 1. Commercial District Management

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An authority may not:
(1)
exercise the power of eminent domain;
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(2)
purchase, sell, construct, or lease, as a lessor, office or retail space; or
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(3)
except as otherwise authorized by law, engage in competition with the private sector.
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Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 21-105 (2026)
Title 21. Special Taxing Districts
Subtitle 1. Commercial District Management

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Any fee or tax imposed under this subtitle shall be used only for the purposes stated in this subtitle and may not revert to the general fund of a county.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 21-106 (2026)
Title 21. Special Taxing Districts
Subtitle 1. Commercial District Management

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The governing body of a county may establish an authority in accordance with this subtitle as a special taxing district.