HARRY HUGHES, Governor

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The Charter of Baltimore City

Article II - General Powers

Section (2)

to be Section (2)(a)

(1964 Revision, as amended)

BY adding to

The Charter of Baltimore City
Article II - General Powers
Section (2)(b)
(1964 Revision, as amended)

Preamble

It is hereby found and declared by the General Assembly of
Maryland that:

WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore have
engaged in an extensive program of economic and urban development
and redevelopment; and

WHEREAS, An integral part of this program has been the
establishment of tourist attractions and facilities, including
the construction of the Convention Center and the granting of
financial assistance and other aid for development of new hotel
accommodations and for the renovation of existing hotel
accommodations; and

WHEREAS, The existence of a number of teams engaged in
professional sports within Baltimore City has had a salutary
effect on the welfare of the inhabitants of this City and
contributed substantially both directly and indirectly to the
economic development and general welfare of Baltimore City; and

WHEREAS, It is in the furtherance of the public interest and
promotes the common good that such teams continue to operate in
Baltimore City and represent the City in the several leagues or
associations devoted to professional sports; now, therefore,

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That Section(s) (2) of Article II - General Powers of
the Charter of Baltimore City be renumbered to be Section(s)
(2)(a).

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the Laws of
Maryland read as follows:

The Charter of Baltimore City

Article II - General Powers