Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development Section 5-910

      (a)      The Authority exercises its powers and performs its duties subject to the authority of the Secretary.

      (b)      The exercise by the Authority of the powers granted by this subtitle constitutes an essential governmental function.

      (c)      Neither the members of the Authority nor any person executing bonds or any agreement entered into by the Authority under this subtitle nor any employee of the Authority, the Department, or the State shall be liable personally on the bonds or agreement or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the issuance, execution, or delivery thereof.