(a) Subject to a public hearing under § 12-408 of this subtitle and to accomplish one or more of the legislative purposes listed in § 12-402 of this subtitle, the legislative body of a county or municipal corporation may adopt a local law to create a business improvement district in accordance with this subtitle. (b) Subsection (a) of this section is self-executing and fully authorizes a county or municipal corporation to establish a district, notwithstanding any other statutory or charter provision. (c) A local law adopted under subsection (a) of this section shall include: (1) the name of the district corporation; (2) that the district corporation is formed under this subtitle; (3) the names, addresses, and terms of office of the initial members of the board of directors of the district corporation; (4) the address of the principal office of the district corporation; (5) the purposes for which the district is formed; (6) the powers of the district, subject to the limitations on the powers of districts under this subtitle; and (7) if applicable, articles of incorporation of the district corporation.
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