(a) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section. (b) The governing body of a county may establish an authority for any commercial district in the county. (c) For each authority established, the governing body of a county shall: (1) specify the membership, organization, jurisdiction, and geographical limits of the authority; (2) provide any financing that it considers appropriate for the authority through fees that may be charged to, or taxes that may be imposed against, businesses subject to the authority’s jurisdiction; and (3) specify the purposes of the authority, including: (i) promotion; (ii) marketing; or (iii) the provision of security, maintenance, or amenities in the commercial district.
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