Maryland Governor - Executive and Administrative Departments Section 14-303

      (a)      The General Assembly finds and determines that:

            (1)      Conditions of unemployment exist in areas of the State;

            (2)      The development of vehicle parking facilities as provided in this subtitle is necessary to relieve this unemployment and establish a balanced economy in the counties; and

            (3)      The present and prospective health, happiness, safety, right of gainful employment, and general welfare of the citizens of the counties will be promoted by the establishment of vehicle parking facilities as provided herein.

      (b)      The legislature recognizes that this subtitle is necessary to relieve conditions of unemployment in the counties, to encourage the increase of industry and a balanced economy in the counties, to assist in the retention of existing industries in the counties, to promote economic development of counties, and to promote the health, welfare, and safety of the residents of the counties through the provision of vehicle parking facilities by public parking authorities that are responsive to local needs.