Terms Used In Maryland Code, LOCAL GOVERNMENT 21-104

  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
An authority may not:

(1) exercise the power of eminent domain;

(2) purchase, sell, construct, or lease, as a lessor, office or retail space; or

(3) except as otherwise authorized by law, engage in competition with the private sector.