2018 Maryland Code
Economic Development
Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources
Title 12 - Local Development Authorities and Resources
Subtitle 6 - Montgomery County -- Business Improvement Districts.
§ 12-604. Creation of business improvement district.
(a) In general. -- Subject to a public hearing under § 12-609 of this subtitle and to accomplish a legislative purpose listed in § 12-602 of this subtitle, the governing body of the county or a municipal corporation in the county may adopt a local law to create a business improvement district in accordance with this subtitle.
(b) Authority conferred. -- Subsection (a) of this section is self-executing and fully authorizes the county or a municipal corporation in the county to establish a district, notwithstanding any other statutory or charter provision.
(c) Contents of local law. -- A local law adopted under subsection (a) of this section shall include:
(1) the name of the district corporation;
(2) that the district corporation is formed under this subtitle;
(3) the names, addresses, and terms of office of the initial members of the board of directors of the district corporation;
(4) the address of the principal office of the district corporation;
(5) the purposes for which the district is formed;
(6) the powers of the district, subject to the limitations on the powers of districts under this subtitle; and
(7) if applicable, articles of incorporation of the district corporation.
