§5–553.

    The Authority may:

        (1)    provide equity participation financing to help socially or economically disadvantaged individuals in the State create and develop small 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.