Maryland Code, Economic Development § 10-613

(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 and the Hagerstown Multi-Use Sports and Events 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.

(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.