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MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-125 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Economic Development Corporation|Section 10-125 - Project Financing

    (a)    The Corporation may:        (1)    lend or otherwise make available the proceeds of bonds to a person to finance costs of a project; and        (2)    enter into financing agreements, mortgages, and other instruments that it determines are necessary or desirable to evidence or secure the loan.    (b)    (1)    The lease for a project may require or authorize the lessee or another person to purchase or otherwise acquire the property for consideration that the Corporation establishes, when:            (i)    the principal of and interest on the bonds that financed the cost of the project are paid; or            (ii)    provision satisfactory to the Corporation is made for their payment.        (2)    Consideration required under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be nominal.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-126 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Economic Development Corporation|Section 10-126 - Rates and Charges

    (a)    The Corporation may:        (1)    fix and collect rates or charges for its services;        (2)    establish the terms and conditions for the services; and        (3)    contract with a person for the use of the Corporation’s services.    (b)    The rates or charges of the Corporation are not subject to supervision or regulation by a governmental unit.    (c)    Subject to any agreement, the Corporation may apply the rates, charges, and other revenues received by the Corporation to any lawful purpose.    (d)    Except as necessary to pay debt service or implement programs of the Corporation, the net earnings of the Corporation may not benefit a person other than the State.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-127 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Economic Development Corporation|Section 10-127 - Pledge

    (a)    The Corporation may pledge or assign:        (1)    any of its revenues;        (2)    any of its rights to receive revenues;        (3)    money and securities in accounts established to secure a bond; and        (4)    a lien or security interest granted or assignment made to the Corporation.    (b)    A pledge or assignment:        (1)    is valid and binding against any person having a claim against the Corporation in tort, contract, or otherwise, regardless of whether the person has notice of the pledge or assignment; and        (2)    has priority over the claim.    (c)    A resolution, trust agreement, assignment, financing agreement or other instrument that creates a lien, security interest, assignment, or pledge under subsection (a) of this section:        (1)    shall be filed in the records of the Corporation; but        (2)    need not be filed or recorded elsewhere.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-128 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Economic Development Corporation|Section 10-128 - Transfer of Real Property

    (a)    With the approval of the legislative body of each governmental unit in which a project is proposed to be located, the Board of Public Works may convey to the Corporation, for economic development purposes, any real property, including improvements, that:        (1)    was transferred to the State, by gift or otherwise for substantially below market value, as a vacant or underutilized industrial facility or site;        (2)    has existed for at least 10 years; and        (3)    is at least 10 acres.    (b)    If a person who transfers property described in subsection (a)(1) of this section to the State owns property adjoining the transferred property, the Board of Public Works shall have the first option to purchase the adjoining property at a price determined when the original property was transferred.    (c)    Property conveyed under this section may be insured under Title 9 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-129 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Economic Development Corporation|Section 10-129 - Tax Status

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Corporation is exempt from any requirement to pay taxes or assessments on its properties or activities, or any revenue from its properties or activities.    (b)    Property that the Corporation sells or leases to a private entity is subject to State and local real property taxes from the time of the sale or lease.    (c)    The bonds of the Corporation, including the interest on the bonds, are forever exempt from all State and local taxes.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-130 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Economic Development Corporation|Section 10-130 - Dorchester County Economic Development Fund

    (a)    In this section, “Fund” means the Dorchester County Economic Development Fund.    (b)    There is a Dorchester County Economic Development Fund in the Corporation.    (c)    (1)    The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to reversion under § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (2)    The Corporation shall manage and administer the Fund on terms and conditions acceptable to the Corporation and the Department.        (3)    The Comptroller shall account and collect for the Fund and disburse the revenues to the trustee maintaining the Fund for the Corporation.        (4)    Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be paid into the Fund.    (d)    The Fund consists of revenues from the hotel surcharge imposed under § 11-102(b) of the Tax - General Article.    (e)    (1)    The Fund shall be used to:            (i)    complete the Corporation project commonly known as the Chesapeake Bay Conference Center; and            (ii)    satisfy the full and final settlement of pending construction claims related to the project and any bonds issued in connection with those claims.        (2)    The Fund may be pledged by the Corporation to pay bonds issued to satisfy the full and final settlement of pending construction claims on the project.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-131 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Economic Development Corporation|Section 10-131 - Audit

    (a)    (1)    As soon as practical after the close of the fiscal year, an independent certified public accountant shall audit the financial books, records, and accounts of the Corporation.        (2)    The audit shall include revenue and expense detail for each of the operating facilities of the Corporation.        (3)    The Corporation shall select an accountant to conduct the audit who:            (i)    is licensed to practice accountancy in the State;            (ii)    is experienced and qualified in the accounting and auditing of public entities; and            (iii)    does not have a direct or indirect personal interest in the fiscal affairs of the Corporation.        (4)    (i)    Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, on or before November 1 after each fiscal year, the accountant shall report the results of the audit, including the accountant’s unqualified opinion of the presentation of the financial position of the funds of the Corporation, individual financial detail for each of the operating facilities of the Corporation, and the results of the financial operations of the Corporation.            (ii)    If the accountant cannot express an unqualified opinion, the accountant shall explain in detail the reasons for the qualifications, disclaimers, or opinions, including recommendations for changes that could make future unqualified opinions possible.    (b)    The State may audit the books, records, and accounts of the Corporation.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-132 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Economic Development Corporation|Section 10-132 - Annual Report

    (a)    On or before October 1 of each year, the Corporation shall submit a report to the Governor, the Maryland Economic Development Commission, and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.    (b)    The report shall include a complete operating and financial statement and summarize the activities of the Corporation during the preceding fiscal year.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Food Center Authority|Section 10-202 - Construction and Purpose of Subtitle

    (a)    This subtitle shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes.    (b)    The establishment of developments and projects under this subtitle is:        (1)    for the benefit of the residents of the State and its political subdivisions; and        (2)    a public purpose.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Food Center Authority|Section 10-203 - Scope of Subtitle

    A development or project under this subtitle may not include the development of an aquaculture development or project for the commercial raising of finfish, shellfish, or aquatic plants.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Food Center Authority|Section 10-205 - Established

    (a)    There is a Maryland Food Center Authority.    (b)    The Authority is a body politic and corporate and an instrumentality of the State.    (c)    The exercise by the State, a political subdivision of the State, or the Authority of a power under this subtitle is the performance of an essential governmental function.    (d)    (1)    The Authority consists of 12 members.        (2)    (i)    Each member shall be a resident of the State.            (ii)    One member shall reside in Howard County.        (3)    Of the 12 members:            (i)    four shall be ex officio members:                1.    the Director of Agricultural Extension;                2.    the Comptroller;                3.    the Secretary of Agriculture; and                4.    the Secretary of General Services; and            (ii)    eight shall be outstanding residents appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.    (e)    (1)    The term of an appointed member is 5 years.        (2)    At the end of a term, an appointed member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (3)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.    (f)    (1)    Thirty days after giving written notice to the member, the Governor may remove an appointed member for inefficiency, neglect, or misconduct.        (2)    The member is entitled to a hearing before the Governor, if a written request for a hearing is made to the Governor no later than 10 days after receiving the notice.        (3)    If a member is removed, the Governor shall promptly appoint a successor.    (g)    (1)    From among its members, the Authority shall elect a chair and a vice chair.        (2)    The Authority shall elect a secretary–treasurer who need not be a member of the Authority.    (h)    (1)    The Authority shall meet at least quarterly.        (2)    At least 10 days before each meeting, written notice of the meeting shall be given to each member of the Authority.    (i)    Seven members of the Authority are a quorum.    (j)    (1)    A majority vote of the members present at a meeting having a quorum is needed for the Authority to act.        (2)    An ex officio voting member may designate another individual to vote in that member’s absence.    (k)    (1)    The Authority may pay an appointed member up to $1,000 a year on a per diem basis for services.        (2)    A member of the Authority is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations.        (3)    Reimbursement and compensation under this subsection may only be paid from money provided under this subtitle.    (l)    The Authority shall adopt rules and regulations necessary for the conduct of its affairs.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Food Center Authority|Section 10-206 - Staff; Agents

    The Authority may employ or retain officers, staff, and agents, including engineering, architectural, fiscal, and construction experts and attorneys, and set their compensation.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Food Center Authority|Section 10-207 - Applicability of Laws

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the Authority:        (1)    is not subject to the following provisions of the State Finance and Procurement Article:            (i)    Title 2, Subtitles 4 (Water and Sewerage Systems) and 5 (Facilities for the Handicapped);            (ii)    Title 4, Subtitles 7 (State Board of Architectural Review) and 8 (Energy);            (iii)    §§ 5A–304 and 5A–305 (Historic Landmarks; certain architectural easements);            (iv)    § 7–114.1 (Archeological Costs);            (v)    §§ 8–127, 8–128, and 8–129 (Certain Restrictions on State General Obligation Debt);            (vi)    Part V of Title 8, Subtitle 1 (State Revenue Anticipation Notes);            (vii)    Title 10 (Board of Public Works – Miscellaneous Provisions); and            (viii)    Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article (General Procurement Laws); and        (2)    may construct developments and projects without obtaining the consent of any other unit of State government and without any proceeding, the satisfaction of any condition, or the occurrence of any event.    (b)    (1)    In carrying out its duties relating to developments and projects, the Authority shall comply with Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article (Minority Business Participation).        (2)    The Authority shall take affirmative steps to include minority businesses in its markets to at least the same extent as applicable to a procurement subject to Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.    (c)    A development or project is subject to applicable State health laws and regulations of the Secretary of Health and the Secretary of the Environment.    (d)    A development or project is subject to all zoning and subdivision regulations of the political subdivision in which the development or project is located.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Food Center Authority|Section 10-208 - Money of Authority

    (a)    The money of the Authority may be invested.    (b)    Any income from the investment of money of the Authority shall be credited to the Authority.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Food Center Authority|Section 10-209 - Powers and Duties -- in General

    (a)    The Authority may:        (1)    sue and be sued;        (2)    adopt a seal;        (3)    acquire, hold, and dispose of property for its corporate purposes;        (4)    sell, lease, or otherwise convey, in any manner that the Authority considers appropriate, any property it owns to accomplish the purposes of this subtitle;        (5)    enter into contracts and leases, including contracts or leases relating to the construction, operation, maintenance, management, and use of developments and projects, concessions, stalls, auction houses, docking facilities, and other facilities, and execute any instrument necessary or convenient, on the terms and for any corporate purpose that the Authority considers advisable;        (6)    issue bonds in accordance with this subtitle;        (7)    use the proceeds of the bonds, other money available under this subtitle, or any grant or money from the State or federal government or any of their units or instrumentalities to accomplish the purposes of this subtitle;        (8)    borrow money for a corporate purpose and mortgage or otherwise encumber its property as security for the loan;        (9)    accept gifts, contributions, or loans of money, supplies, goods, and services, and accept appropriations, allotments, and loans of money from the State or federal government, a federal corporation, a unit or instrumentality of the federal government, or a political subdivision or instrumentality of the State;        (10)    exercise a power usually possessed by a private corporation in performing similar functions unless to do so would conflict with State law;        (11)    dredge approaches and acquire, construct, maintain, equip, and operate wharves, docks, piers, and other structures, and any facilities necessary for commerce; and        (12)    do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly granted by this subtitle.    (b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Authority may delegate any power or duty it considers appropriate to a member, an officer, an agent, or an employee of the Authority.        (2)    A contract is not binding on the Authority unless it is approved or authorized by a majority of the members of the Authority.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-210 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Food Center Authority|Section 10-210 - Powers and Duties -- Rules and Regulations

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Authority may adopt rules and regulations relating to:        (1)    the use of streets, alleys, driveways, and docking slips on the Authority’s property;        (2)    the establishment of parking areas on the Authority’s property; and        (3)    the safety and welfare of persons using the Authority’s property.    (b)    The rules and regulations that the Authority adopts may not be inconsistent with the laws governing the political subdivision in which a development is located.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-211 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Food Center Authority|Section 10-211 - Powers and Duties -- Property

    (a)    The Authority may acquire in its own name property, franchises, and licenses by:        (1)    purchase on terms and conditions and in the manner the Authority considers appropriate; or        (2)    condemnation for public use in accordance with applicable law.    (b)    (1)    If the Authority considers it expedient to establish or construct a development or project on any land, street, alley, or public place that is owned by a political subdivision, the political subdivision may:            (i)    lease the land, street, alley, or public place to the Authority on terms agreed to by the Authority and the political subdivision; or            (ii)    convey title to the land, street, alley, or public place to the Authority on payment to the political subdivision of the reasonable value of the property, as determined by the Authority and the political subdivision, in cash or bonds of the Authority at par.        (2)    (i)    Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, a political subdivision may lease or convey to the Authority without consideration any property that is owned by the political subdivision and suitable for use by the Authority for the purposes of this subtitle.            (ii)    A lease or conveyance under this paragraph requires approval by the political subdivision or, for Baltimore City, by the Board of Estimates.        (3)    Before an acquisition under this subsection, the Authority, on request of a political subdivision, shall remove or relocate at the expense of the Authority any public utility facilities, whether publicly or privately owned or operated, located on the property.    (c)    The Authority may not acquire a site under this section for the establishment or construction of a development, or establish or construct a development on a site, unless the site is approved:        (1)    for Baltimore City, by the Board of Estimates; and        (2)    for any other political subdivision, by the county commissioners, county executive, or in a charter county without a county executive, the county council, or in a municipal corporation, by its governing body.    (d)    The Authority need not accept and pay for any property or rights it acquires except from money provided under this subtitle.