Maryland Code, TRANSPORTATION 3-511

state: means :

(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

(2) the District of Columbia. See

The Department may issue bonds under this subtitle:

(1) Without obtaining the consent of any instrumentality, agency, or unit of this State; and

(2) Without any proceedings or the happening of any conditions or things other than those specifically required by this subtitle.