§ 21-103. Establishment of authority

   (a) Application of other sections. -- 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) Authorization. -- The governing body of a county may establish an authority for any commercial district in the county.

(c) Composition; purposes; financing. -- 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.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 25, § 3(oo)(1)(i); 2013, ch. 119, § 2.