§ 18-108. Powers of authority -- In general

   (a) Powers granted by local law. -- An authority has the powers granted to it by local law, consistent with this subtitle, to allow it to carry out this subtitle.

(b) General powers. -- An authority may:

   (1) use a common seal;

   (2) sue and be sued; and

   (3) perform corporate acts necessary to carry out this subtitle.

(c) Budgetary and financial procedures. -- By local law, a county shall establish the budgetary and financial procedures of an authority.

(d) Regulations; penalties. --

   (1) An authority may adopt, in the manner provided by local law, rules and regulations for the operation and use of property and facilities under its jurisdiction.

   (2) A person who violates a rule or regulation adopted by an authority is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 180 days or a fine not exceeding $ 1,000 or both.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 41, § 14-306, 14-308; 2013, ch. 119, § 2.