{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-local-government-18-102","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Local Government § 18–102","heading":"","body":"(a) The General Assembly finds that:\n(1) unemployment conditions exist in certain areas of the State;\n(2) the establishment of vehicle parking facilities under this subtitle\nis necessary to relieve the unemployment conditions and establish a balanced\neconomy in these areas; and\n(3) the present and prospective health, happiness, safety, right of\ngainful employment, and general welfare in these areas will be promoted by the\nestablishment of vehicle parking facilities under this subtitle.\n(b) The General Assembly recognizes that, for certain areas of the State,\nthis subtitle is necessary to:\n(1) relieve unemployment conditions;\n(2) encourage industrial growth and a balanced economy;\n(3) help retain existing industries;\n(4) promote economic development; and\n(5) promote health, welfare, and safety.","path":["Article - Local Government"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=glg\u0026section=18-102","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:59:58Z","sha256":"b255315a7d8fde3a7e57e9b9df06347fa66218593f99307996d8fac0c905e33e","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-local-government-18-101","next":"us-md/md.-code-local-government-18-103"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}