# COMAR Title 14 — Independent Agencies

## Subtitle 21 — Maryland Food Center Authority

### Chapter 05 — Acquisition of Real Property

**Authority:** Article 41, §§13-101—13-121, Annotated Code of Maryland

**Administrative History:** Effective date: March 16, 1992 (19:5 Md. R. 578)

#### Regulation .01 General.

*COMAR 14.21.05.01*

The Authority may acquire real property and interests in real property for any of the Authority's corporate purposes on the terms and conditions that it considers appropriate.

#### Regulation .02 Definitions.

*COMAR 14.21.05.02*

In this chapter, terms appearing in the Act shall have the meanings defined there.

#### Regulation .03 Authorization of the Executive Director Regarding Acquisitions.

*COMAR 14.21.05.03*

A. At the direction of the Board of Directors or on the Executive Director's own initiative the Executive Director may conduct preliminary negotiations or investigations relating to the acquisition of real property or interests in real property.

B. In connection with negotiations and acquisitions, the Executive Director, after consultation with the Board of Directors or at the direction of the Board of Directors, may obtain appraisals, surveys, engineering and architectural studies, title insurance, and any other items and services the Executive Director considers appropriate under the circumstances.

C. Upon approval of an acquisition as set forth in Regulation .05 of this chapter, the Executive Director shall have the power on behalf of the Authority to execute all documents and do all things necessary and convenient to accomplish the purposes of the approved transaction.

D. The Executive Director is authorized to exercise remedies for default under agreements that have been approved in accordance with Regulation .05 of this chapter.

#### Regulation .04 Review.

*COMAR 14.21.05.04*

Proposed construction of real estate development by the Authority shall be submitted for review to the Legislative Policy Committee of the General Assembly of Maryland and to the Maryland Department of Fiscal Services.

#### Regulation .05 Approvals.

*COMAR 14.21.05.05*

A proposed acquisition of real property or interest in real property shall be submitted for approval to the Board of Directors. If approved by the Board of Directors, the proposed acquisition shall be submitted for approval to the State Board of Public Works.