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MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Stadium Authority|Part II - Stadium Authority|Section 10-604 - Established

    (a)    There is a Maryland Stadium Authority.    (b)    (1)    The Authority is a body politic and corporate and is an instrumentality of the State.        (2)    The Authority is an independent unit in the Executive Branch of State government.        (3)    The exercise by the Authority of its powers under this subtitle is an essential governmental function.    (c)    The Authority is a public body under Title 5, Subtitle 4 of this article, the Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority Act, for purposes of applying for, receiving, and making agreements in connection with:        (1)    a loan;        (2)    a grant;        (3)    insurance; or        (4)    any other form of financial assistance.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Stadium Authority|Part II - Stadium Authority|Section 10-605 - Membership

    (a)    (1)    The Authority consists of the following seven members:            (i)    six members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate; and            (ii)    one member appointed by the Mayor of Baltimore City, with the advice and consent of the Senate.        (2)    In making appointments, the Governor shall ensure that the geographic areas of the State are represented.    (b)    (1)    The term of a member is 4 years.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members on October 1, 2008.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    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.    (c)    A member may be removed for incompetence, misconduct, or failure to perform the duties of the position by:        (1)    the Governor, if appointed by the Governor; or        (2)    the Mayor, if appointed by the Mayor.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-606 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Stadium Authority|Part II - Stadium Authority|Section 10-606 - Chair

    The Governor shall designate a chair from among the members of the Authority.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-607 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Stadium Authority|Part II - Stadium Authority|Section 10-607 - Meetings; Quorum; Compensation

    (a)    (1)    The Authority shall determine the times and places of its meetings.        (2)    The Authority shall make publicly available on its website:            (i)    each open meeting agenda:                1.    at least 48 hours in advance of each meeting; or                2.    if the meeting is being held due to an emergency, a natural disaster, or any other unanticipated situation, as far in advance of the meeting as practicable;            (ii)    meeting minutes from the portions of a meeting that were held in open session, not more than 2 business days after the minutes are approved; and            (iii)    except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, live video streaming of each portion of a meeting that is held in open session.        (3)    If the Authority meets by telephone conference, the Authority shall make publicly available on its website live audio streaming of each portion of the meeting that is held in open session.        (4)    The Authority shall maintain on its website:            (i)    meeting minutes made available under paragraph (2) of this subsection for a minimum of 5 years after the date of the meeting;            (ii)    a complete and unedited archived video recording of each open meeting for which live video streaming was made available under paragraph (2) of this subsection for a minimum of 1 year after the date of the meeting; and            (iii)    a complete and unedited archived audio recording of each open meeting for which live audio streaming was made available under paragraph (3) of this subsection for a minimum of 1 year after the date of the meeting.    (b)    (1)    Four members of the Authority are a quorum.        (2)    Action by the Authority requires the affirmative vote of at least four members.    (c)    A member of the Authority:        (1)    may not receive compensation as a member of the Authority; but        (2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-608 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Stadium Authority|Part II - Stadium Authority|Section 10-608 - Applicability of Other Law

    The Authority is exempt:         (1)    from taxation by the State and local government;        (2)    except as provided in Title 12, Subtitle 4 and Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, from Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article; and        (3)    from the provisions of Division I of the State Personnel and Pensions Article that govern the State Personnel Management System.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-609 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Stadium Authority|Part II - Stadium Authority|Section 10-609 - Executive Director

    (a)    With the approval of the Governor, the Authority shall appoint an Executive Director.    (b)    Subject to the concurrence of the Governor, the Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Authority.    (c)    The Executive Director is the chief administrative officer and secretary of the Authority and shall:        (1)    direct and supervise the administrative affairs and activities of the Authority, in accordance with its regulations and policies;        (2)    attend the meetings of the Authority;        (3)    keep minutes of all proceedings of the Authority;        (4)    approve all accounts for salaries, per diem payments, and all allowable expenses of the Authority, its employees, and its consultants;        (5)    approve all expenses incidental to the operation of the Authority;        (6)    report and make recommendations to the Authority on the merits and status of any proposed facility; and        (7)    perform the other duties that the Authority requires to carry out this subtitle.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-610 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Stadium Authority|Part II - Stadium Authority|Section 10-610 - Staff; Independent Contractors

    The Authority may employ or retain, either as employees or as independent contractors, consultants, engineers, architects, accountants, attorneys, financial experts, construction experts and personnel, superintendents, managers and other professional personnel, personnel, and agents as the Authority considers necessary, and set their compensation.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-611 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Stadium Authority|Part II - Stadium Authority|Section 10-611 - Maryland Sports Office

    (a)    There is an office known as Maryland Sports in the Authority.    (b)    Maryland Sports shall implement a program to bring regional, national, and international sporting events at all levels of competition to the State for the purposes of:        (1)    utilizing sports facilities in the State;        (2)    enhancing the economic development of the State; and        (3)    promoting the State as a destination for amateur and professional sporting events.    (c)    Maryland Sports shall act as the State’s sports commission for the purpose of the National Association of Sports Commissions.    (d)    To carry out the purposes of this section, Maryland Sports may:        (1)    notwithstanding any other provision of law, request any State or local government body to provide information and assistance;        (2)    notwithstanding any other provision of law, accept a gift, bequest, or grant from a public or private source;        (3)    spend funds made available in the State budget;        (4)    act as the host committee for regional, national, and international sporting events to be held in whole or in part in the State; and        (5)    perform any other act necessary.    (e)    Maryland Sports is encouraged to promote private fund–raising by maintaining relationships with each affiliated foundation established under § 10–612 of this subtitle.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-613 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Stadium Authority|Part III - Powers|Section 10-613 - Miscellaneous Powers

    (a)    The Authority may:        (1)    adopt a seal;        (2)    sue and be sued;        (3)    adopt bylaws and policies;        (4)    adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act;        (5)    have an office at the place the Authority designates;        (6)    appoint advisory committees composed of local officials, business interests, representatives of the convention, hotel, and tourism business, and other experts as appropriate;        (7)    subject to § 10-620 of this subtitle, acquire, lease as landlord or tenant, hold, encumber, or dispose of property;        (8)    enter into contracts and execute the instruments necessary or convenient to carry out this subtitle to accomplish its purposes;        (9)    determine the locations of, develop, establish, acquire, own, improve, operate, maintain, and contribute to the maintenance and operating costs of facilities as necessary to accomplish its purposes;        (10)    regulate the use and operation of facilities developed under this subtitle;        (11)    fix and collect rents, fees, and other charges for the use of facilities or for services rendered in connection with the facilities;        (12)    subject to Parts IV and V of this subtitle, issue bonds;        (13)    exercise the corporate powers of Maryland corporations under the Maryland General Corporation Law;        (14)    with respect to site acquisition, construction, and development of the Hippodrome Performing Arts facility, establish and participate in Authority affiliates;        (15)    impose the admissions and amusement tax authorized under § 4-102 of the Tax - General Article; and        (16)    do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers granted by this subtitle.    (b)    The Authority may review and make recommendations on proposed convention center facilities and the Hippodrome Performing Arts facility, including the expansion and enhancement of the Baltimore City Convention Center and the Ocean City Convention Center and the development and construction of the Montgomery County Conference Center and the Hippodrome Performing Arts Center, with respect to location, purpose, design, function, capacity, parking, costs, funding mechanisms, and revenue alternatives, with specific recommendations on:        (1)    the level of support from the private sector;        (2)    the type of support from the private sector;        (3)    special taxing sources;        (4)    projected revenues;        (5)    bonding authority and the source of debt service; and        (6)    the fiscal impact on the State of any revenue alternatives.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-614 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Stadium Authority|Part III - Powers|Section 10-614 - Miscellaneous Powers -- Financing

    Subject to the approval of the Board of Public Works, the Authority may:         (1)    borrow money from any source for any corporate purpose, including working capital for its operations, reserve funds, or interest;        (2)    mortgage, pledge, or otherwise encumber the property or funds of the Authority;        (3)    contract for the services of any person in connection with any financing, including financial institutions, issuers of letters of credit, or insurers; and        (4)    receive and accept from any public or private source contributions, gifts, or grants of money or property and invest the money or property as a whole or in part.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-615 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Stadium Authority|Part III - Powers|Section 10-615 - Prohibitions

    (a)    An Authority sports facility may not be used to conduct professional basketball games.    (b)    The Authority may not construct or enter into a contract to construct a sports facility other than at Camden Yards unless specifically authorized by an enactment of the General Assembly.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-616 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Stadium Authority|Part III - Powers|Section 10-616 - Authority to Develop Camden Yards

    (a)    Subject to the approval of the Board of Public Works and the Legislative Policy Committee, the Authority may develop any portion of Camden Yards to generate incidental revenues for the benefit of the Authority.    (b)    The authority granted under subsection (a) of this section includes the power to develop, establish, acquire, own, lease, improve, operate as landlord, regulate, maintain, sell, transfer, or otherwise dispose of any portion of Camden Yards.    (c)    Except for its condemnation power, the Authority may exercise all of its powers under this subtitle with respect to the development of portions of Camden Yards.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-617 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Stadium Authority|Part III - Powers|Section 10-617 - Camden Yards -- Specific Limitations

    (a)    Notwithstanding any other law, a dome may be built or added on a stadium at Camden Yards only if specifically authorized by an enactment of the General Assembly.    (b)    During any period in which major league professional baseball games are played at the baseball stadium at Camden Yards, a major league professional baseball team may not play major league professional baseball games on a regular basis at another professional sports stadium in the State that:        (1)    is constructed in part with State funds; or        (2)    benefits from or is supported by State-funded transportation or other infrastructure projects developed due to the construction of the stadium.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-618 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Stadium Authority|Part III - Powers|Section 10-618 - Authority to Acquire Sites

    (a)    Contracts to acquire any facility site, to construct the facility, or for construction on the facility site require the prior approval of the Board of Public Works.    (b)    The Authority may:        (1)    acquire by any of the means specified in § 10-620(a) of this subtitle:            (i)    a site at Camden Yards for a facility;            (ii)    a Baltimore Convention site or an interest in the site;            (iii)    an Ocean City Convention site or an interest in the site;            (iv)    a Montgomery County Conference site or an interest in the site; and            (v)    a Hippodrome Performing Arts site or an interest in the site; and        (2)    construct or enter into a contract to construct a facility on a site it acquires under this subsection.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-619 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Stadium Authority|Part III - Powers|Section 10-619 - Authority to Acquire Ownership Interest in Professional Teams

    (a)    Subject to the prior approval of the Board of Public Works, the Authority may:        (1)    hold an ownership interest in or operate a professional football or major league professional baseball team or team franchise for up to 2 years during a transition to private ownership; and        (2)    continue to hold, but not operate, an ownership interest in a professional football or major league professional baseball team during a transition of the team without a time limitation.    (b)    If necessary, the Board of Public Works may renew its approval under subsection (a) of this section each year.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-621 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Stadium Authority|Part III - Powers|Section 10-621 - Sale of Seat Licenses

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, proceeds derived from the sale of permanent seat licenses at a professional sports stadium constructed in the State by the Authority for a professional sports team that relocates from another jurisdiction to the State may be used only for:        (1)    amounts that are owed to a national sports league or association as a result of the costs of the relocation of a professional sports team from another jurisdiction to the State;        (2)    the design and construction costs of necessary training facilities;        (3)    the reasonable costs of moving and relocation, including:            (i)    the physical movement of property;            (ii)    land and air travel costs;            (iii)    employee severance costs; and            (iv)    employee relocation costs;        (4)    amounts owed to the other jurisdiction and other interested parties claiming rights because of the relocation of the professional sports team to the State, including any amounts paid to the other jurisdiction or interested parties to resolve the claims;        (5)    the repayment of bonds or other indebtedness incurred by or for the benefit of the team in connection with facilities that the relocated professional sports team used or occupied in the other jurisdiction;        (6)    payments to the Authority; or        (7)    other reasonable costs and expenses incurred or losses sustained because of the relocation.    (b)    Proceeds derived from the sale of personal seat licenses that exceed the costs described in subsection (a) of this section:        (1)    may not accrue directly to the benefit of an individual or private entity; and        (2)    shall be held by the Authority for stadium construction and maintenance of the professional sports stadium in the State the relocated professional sports team uses.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-622 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Stadium Authority|Part III - Powers|Section 10-622 - Projects for State Units and Local Governments

    (a)    (1)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Authority may prepare studies and may design and construct projects for units of the State, the University of Maryland Medical System, and political subdivisions.        (2)    The studies may include site studies, architectural programs, budget estimates, value engineering, and project schedules.    (b)    Before beginning work under subsection (a) of this section on behalf of a unit of the State, the University of Maryland Medical System, or a political subdivision, the Authority shall:        (1)    notify the budget committees of the General Assembly in writing of the proposed project and its estimated costs and funding sources; and        (2)    allow the budget committees 30 days to review and comment on the proposed work.    (c)    The Authority may enter into contracts, retain consultants, and make recommendations relating to project activities under this section.    (d)    (1)    For project activities under this section, the Authority shall use money that is:            (i)    provided by the unit of the State, the University of Maryland Medical System, or local government; or            (ii)    otherwise appropriated for the particular purpose.        (2)    In each fiscal year the Authority:            (i)    may use up to $500,000 of its available nonbudgeted money for feasibility studies that are approved by the budget committees; but            (ii)    may not use this money for construction.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-622.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Stadium Authority|Part III - Powers|Section 10-622.1 - Studies for Development of Supplemental Facilities for Benefit of Sports Facilities at Camden Yards

    (a)    (1)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Authority may prepare studies that relate to the development of supplemental facilities that directly or indirectly benefit the sports facilities at Camden Yards.        (2)    The studies may include site studies, feasibility studies, architectural programs and design, budget estimates, value engineering, and estimated project schedules.    (b)    The activities authorized under this section:        (1)    are limited to sites within Baltimore City; and        (2)    may be undertaken solely by the Authority or by the Authority in cooperation with Baltimore City, other units of the State, the professional football or major league baseball franchises at Camden Yards, or other entities.    (c)    The Authority may enter into contracts, agreements, and memoranda, retain consultants, and make recommendations relating to activities authorized under this section.    (d)    For activities authorized under this section, the Authority shall use money that is:        (1)    appropriated for the particular purpose;        (2)    provided by public or private entities; or        (3)    with approval from the budget committees, up to $1,000,000 of the Authority’s available nonbudgeted money in each fiscal year.