Maryland § 8-220
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-220, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-220.
(a) (1) Except for the provisions of this section, each State unit shall comply with the provisions, requirements, and limitations in the enabling act.
(2) If a State unit is unable to sell bonds to pay the bond anticipation notes under this Part III of this subtitle when due because of an interest rate limitation in the enabling act, the State unit may:
(i) issue bonds in a total principal amount sufficient to pay the principal of and not more than 1 year’s interest on the notes; and
(ii) provide for payment of interest on the bonds at a rate that is higher than the interest rate limitation in the enabling act.
(3) This section is supplemental authority for a State unit to issue bonds free of an interest rate limitation to pay outstanding bond anticipation notes under this Part III of this subtitle.
(b) A resolution that authorizes the issuance of bonds under subsection (a)(2) of this section shall refer to:
(1) the enabling act; and
(2) this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-220
What does Maryland Code § 8-220 cover?
Section 8-220 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 8-220?
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