Section 5-553 - Powers.
§ 5-553. Powers.
The Authority may:
(1) provide equity participation financing to help socially or economically disadvantaged individuals in the State create and develop franchises, technology-based businesses, and other businesses and acquire existing businesses;
(2) buy, hold, and sell qualified securities;
(3) prepare, publish, and distribute technical studies, reports, and other materials with or without charge; and
(4) provide and pay for advisory services and technical assistance that are necessary or desirable to carry out the Program.
[An. Code 1957, art. 83A, § 5-1045; 2008, ch. 306, § 2.]