{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-local-government-21-402","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Local Government § 21–402","heading":"","body":"The purpose of the authority granted under this part is to:\n(1) finance the establishment, acquisition, design, construction,\nalteration, improvement, extension, operation, and maintenance of:\n(i) adequate storm drainage systems;\n(ii) public parking facilities;\n(iii) pedestrian malls;\n(iv) street and area lighting; and\n(v) ride sharing and bus systems;\n(2) finance the capital and operating costs to enhance police, fire\nprotection, and rescue services; and\n(3) provide financing for commercial district management\nauthorities established under § 5–214(b) of this article.","path":["Article - Local Government"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=glg\u0026section=21-402","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:59:58Z","sha256":"3b176cc92e0312d6edc3d5fd0d7d83503eba20a768bfc10b54309b78196888cb","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-local-government-21-401","next":"us-md/md.-code-local-government-21-403"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}