Ch. 541

LAWS OF MARYLAND

(I)  THE POWERS AND DUTIES VESTED BY LAW IN THE
ADMINISTRATION; AND

(II)  THE RULES AND REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY THE
COMMISSION.

(3) THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS ENTITLED TO THE SALARY
PROVIDED IN THE STATE BUDGET.

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(a)  In addition to the specific powers granted under this
title, AND SUBJECT TO THE SUPERVISION OF THE COMMISSION, the
Administration has the powers granted by this section.

(b)  The Administration may sue and be sued in its own name.

[(c) The Administration may adopt rules and regulations to
carry out the provisions of this title.]

(C) THE ADMINISTRATION MAY PROPOSE FOR ADOPTION BY THE
COMMISSION RULES AND REGULATIONS TO CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF
THIS TITLE.

(d)  Either directly or by expert consultants, the
Administration may make any investigations and surveys,
including:

(1)  Studies of business conditions, freight rates,
and port services;

(2)  Physical surveys of the conditions of channels
and structures;

(3)  Studies of the need for additional port
facilities to develop, improve, and more speedily handle
commerce; and

(4)  Any other study, survey, or estimate necessary
for the exercise of its powers under this title.

(e)  The Administration may apply for and receive grants
from any federal agency for the planning, construction,
operation, or financing of any port facility and may receive aid
or contributions of money, property, labor, or other things of
value from any source, to be held, used, and applied for the
purposes for which the grants, aid, and contributions are made.

(f)  The Administration may do anything necessary to promote
and increase commerce within its territorial jurisdiction,
including:

(1) Purchasing advertising;

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