In this subtitle, “authority” means a commercial district management authority.

This subtitle applies to all counties except Baltimore City.

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. The governing body of a county may establish an authority for any commercial district in the county. For each authority established, the governing body of a county shall: specify the membership, organization, jurisdiction, and geographical limits of the authority; 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 specify the purposes of the authority, including: promotion; marketing; or the provision of security, maintenance, or amenities in the commercial district.

An authority may not: exercise the power of eminent domain; purchase, sell, construct, or lease, as a lessor, office or retail space; or except as otherwise authorized by law, engage in competition with the private sector.

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.

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