Maryland
Economic Development
1,229 entries
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§1–101. (a) In this division the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “County” means a c…
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§2.5–101. (a) There is a Department of Commerce. (b) The Department is a principal department of Sta…
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§2.5–102. The Secretary: (1) is the head of the Department; and (2) is responsible for the operation…
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§2.5–104. (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, the Secretary: (1) shall determine the organizati…
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§2.5–105. To attract and encourage business development and serve the needs of business, the Departm…
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§2.5–106. The Department shall: (1) investigate and assemble information about the economic developm…
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§2.5–107. (a) The Department shall support industry–led regional technology councils that help priva…
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§2.5–108. (a) To the extent practicable, the Department shall use pertinent data obtained from units…
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§2.5–109. IN EFFECT (a) In this section, “economic development program” means: (1) the Economic Deve…
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§2.5–110. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027 PER CHAPTERS 314 AND 315 OF 2025 // (a) There i…
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§2.5–201. In this subtitle, “Commission” means the Maryland Economic Development Commission.
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§2.5–202. (a) There is a Maryland Economic Development Commission staffed by the Department. (b) The…
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§2.5–203. (a) (1) (i) The Commission consists of: 1. not more than 21 voting members appointed by th…
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§2.5–204. (a) The Governor shall designate a chair or cochairs from the voting members of the Commis…
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§2.5–205. (a) (1) The Commission shall meet as often as its duties require, but not less than quarte…
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§2.5–206. (a) The Commission may: (1) adopt bylaws for the conduct of its business; (2) hire consult…
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§2.5–207. (a) On or before January 15 of each year, the Commission shall report to the General Assem…
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§2–101. (a) (1) The Secretary is the head of economic development policy and implementation efforts …
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§2–102. (a) The Governor shall appoint the Secretary of Commerce with the advice and consent of the …
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§2–103. (a) The Secretary shall: (1) consult with and advise secretaries of other principal departme…
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§2–104. The Secretary shall have a seal.
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§2–105. (a) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint a deputy secretary. (b) T…
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§2–106. (a) In accordance with the State budget, the Secretary may employ a staff and retain profess…
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§2–107. (a) The appointment or removal of personnel by a unit under the jurisdiction of the Departme…
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§2–108. (a) The Secretary shall adopt regulations for the office of the Secretary. (b) (1) Subject t…
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§2–109. The Secretary is responsible for the budget of the office of the Secretary and for the budge…
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§2–110. (a) The Secretary is responsible for the coordination and direction of all planning activiti…
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§2–111. The Secretary may not remove an appointee to a particular office in the Department without f…
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§2–112. The Secretary may call a meeting of any unit under the jurisdiction of the Secretary to cons…
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§2–113. (a) This section does not apply to a power, duty, responsibility, or function that is grante…
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§2–114. Except as otherwise provided by law, each unit under the jurisdiction of the Secretary shall…
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§2–115. (a) In accordance with the State budget, the Secretary may set the compensation of a Departm…
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§2–116. (a) This section does not apply to a unit under the jurisdiction of the Department to the ex…
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§3–101. In this subtitle, “Board” means the Maryland Manufacturing Advisory Board.
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§3–102. To support manufacturing in Maryland, it is the policy of the State to follow these seven pr…
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§3–103. There is a Maryland Manufacturing Advisory Board in the Department.
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§3–104. (a) (1) The Board consists of: (i) one member appointed by the President of the Senate of Ma…
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§3–105. The Secretary shall designate a chair from among the private sector members of the Board.
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§3–106. The Board shall meet at least 4 times each year.
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§3–107. A member of the Board who is a member of the General Assembly may not vote on a matter befor…
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§3–108. The Board shall advise the Secretary on the best methods to implement the policy directives …
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§3–109. The Board shall submit a report each year to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 o…
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§3–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Advisory Board” m…
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§3–202. (a) There is a Maryland Life Sciences Advisory Board in the Department. (b) The purpose of t…
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§3–203. (a) The Advisory Board consists of the following 18 members: (1) the Secretary or the Secret…
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§3–204. (a) The Advisory Board shall assist the Department in: (1) developing a comprehensive State …
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§3–205. (a) The Advisory Board shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the …
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§3–301. In this subtitle, “Office” means the Office of International Trade.
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§3–302. (a) There is an Office of International Trade in the Department. (b) The purpose of the Offi…
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§3–303. (a) The Office may enter into contracts or make grants: (1) consistent with this subtitle; a…
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§3–304. With special emphasis on exports, the Office shall encourage businesses in the State to incr…
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§3–305. The Office shall encourage and facilitate participation by businesses in the State in barter…
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§3–306. (a) The Office shall coordinate its programs with the State Department of Agriculture, the D…
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§3–307. (a) The Office shall encourage and facilitate regional efforts to develop local and regional…
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§3–308. The Office shall engage in any other activity reasonably necessary to achieve the purposes o…
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§3–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the …
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§3–402. There is a Partnership for Workforce Quality Program in the Department.
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§3–403. The purpose of the Program is to provide training services to: (1) improve the competitivene…
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§3–404. (a) The Secretary or the Secretary’s designee shall direct the Program. (b) The Secretary ma…
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§3–405. (a) (1) An employer receiving assistance under the Program shall be located in the State. (2…
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§3–406. The Program shall provide business assistance services that: (1) determine whether the emplo…
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§3–407. (a) The Secretary may award a grant for job-specific training assistance to an eligible: (1)…
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§3–408. (a) There is a Partnership for Workforce Quality Advisory Board in the Department. (b) The B…
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§3–409. (a) The Board consists of the following 15 members: (1) one member of the Senate of Maryland…
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§3–410. (a) The Board shall: (1) submit recommendations to the Secretary concerning overall policy f…
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§3–411. (a) There is a Partnership for Workforce Quality Fund in the Department. (b) The Secretary s…
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§3–412. (a) The Program may provide business assistance services under § 3-406 of this subtitle at n…
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§3–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Office” means the…
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§3–602. (a) There is an Office of Telework Assistance within the Department. (b) The Office shall: (…
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§4–101. In this subtitle, “Division” means the Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts.
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§4–102. There is a Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts in the Department.
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§4–103. (a) (1) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint a director of the Div…
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§4–104. The director of the Division is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.
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§4–105. In accordance with the State budget, the director of the Division may employ a staff and ret…
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§4–106. The Division shall: (1) stimulate development of tourism business in the State; (2) promote …
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§4–107. (a) The Department shall submit an annual report to the General Assembly, in accordance with…
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§4–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the …
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§4–202. It is the policy of the State to guide, stimulate, and promote the coordinated, efficient, a…
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§4–203. There is a Maryland Tourism Development Board in the Department.
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§4–204. (a) The Board consists of the following 24 members: (1) 11 members appointed by the Governor…
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§4–205. (a) Each year the Board shall elect a chair, five vice chairs, and a secretary–treasurer fro…
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§4–206. (a) The director of the Office is the Executive Director of the Board as part of the regular…
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§4–207. (a) The Board shall meet at least 4 times a year, at times and places the chair determines. …
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§4–208. (a) The Office shall provide staff for the Board. (b) The Board shall use the facilities, eq…
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§4–209. (a) The exercise of the powers and duties of the Board under this subtitle is subject to the…
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§4–210. The Board shall: (1) protect, preserve, promote, and restore the natural, historical, scenic…
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§4–211. The Board shall draft and implement a 5–year strategic plan for the promotion and developmen…
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§4–212. (a) The Board shall draft and implement an annual marketing plan consistent with the strateg…
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§4–213. The Board shall: (1) encourage the development of new tourism resources, products, businesse…
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§4–214. The Board shall: (1) set policies for spending money on tourism advertising, written and gra…
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§4–215. (a) There is a Maryland Tourism Development Board Fund in the Department. (b) The purpose of…
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§4–216. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Tourism tax in…
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§4–301. In this subtitle, “Office” means the Maryland Film Office.
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§4–302. There is a Maryland Film Office in the Department.
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§4–303. The Office may: (1) ask any State or local governmental unit for assistance and information …
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§4–304. (a) The Office shall implement a program to promote the production of motion pictures and te…
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§4–305. The Office shall coordinate its activities with activities of similar local governmental uni…
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§4–401. In this subtitle, “Council” means the Maryland Entertainment Industry Council.
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§4–402. There is a Maryland Entertainment Industry Council in the Department.
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§4–403. (a) The Council consists of the following members: (1) one member of the Senate of Maryland,…
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§4–404. The Senior Advisor on Film, Television, and Entertainment shall chair the Council.
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§4–405. A member of the Council: (1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Council; but (2…
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§4–406. (a) The Council shall: (1) assess Maryland’s existing assets, opportunities, and competitive…
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§4–407. Staff for the Council shall be provided by: (1) the Department; and (2) any other State agen…
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§4–408. The Council: (1) on or before January 1, 2026, and each January 1 thereafter, shall submit a…
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§4–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Arts” includes da…
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§4–502. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) many of the residents of the State lack the opportu…
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§4–503. There is a Maryland State Arts Council in the Department.
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§4–504. (a) The Council consists of the following 17 members: (1) 13 members appointed by the Govern…
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§4–505. Each year the Council shall select a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary-treasurer from its…
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§4–506. A member of the Council: (1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Council; but (2…
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§4–507. (a) The Council shall meet at least four times a year. (b) The chair or the Secretary shall …
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§4–508. (a) The exercise of the powers and performance of duties of the Council under this subtitle …
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§4–509. (a) (1) With the approval of the Secretary, the Council shall appoint an Executive Director …
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§4–510. (a) The Council may: (1) conduct a statewide survey of resources and needs in the arts; (2) …
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§4–511. In exercising its powers and performing its duties under this subtitle, the Council may not …
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§4–512. (a) The Council is entitled to: (1) revenue distributed under § 2–202(a)(1)(ii) of the Tax –…
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§4–513. (a) For each of fiscal years 2020 and 2021, the Governor shall include in the State budget a…
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§4–514. (a) Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit an organization from receiving fund…
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§4–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commission” means…
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§4–602. (a) There is a Maryland Public Art Initiative Program. (b) The purpose of the Program is to …
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§4–603. (a) There is a Maryland Commission on Public Art. (b) (1) The Commission consists of the fol…
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§4–604. The Commission shall: (1) work with the Department of General Services, the State Department…
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§4–605. (a) There is a Maryland Public Art Fund. (b) The purpose of the Fund is to provide money to …
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§4–606. (a) Before a grant is awarded to a local government under this subtitle, the local governmen…
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§4–607. (a) The Maryland State Arts Council shall adopt regulations to carry out the Program. (b) Th…
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§4–608. (a) All artwork funded by the Program is the property of the Commission. (b) In cooperation …
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§4–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Artistic work” me…
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§4–702. This subtitle does not apply to: (1) the creation or execution of artistic work for industry…
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§4–703. (a) The following political subdivisions may apply to the Secretary to designate an arts and…
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§4–704. (a) The Secretary may designate an area as an arts and entertainment district only if the ar…
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§4–705. (a) A political subdivision may apply to the Secretary to expand an existing arts and entert…
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§4–706. (a) In an arts and entertainment district: (1) each qualifying residing artist is eligible f…
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§4–707. The Secretary shall adopt regulations on application procedures and criteria to designate ar…
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§4–801. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Special Fund for Preservation of Cultural Arts in Mary…
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§5–101. (a) The Department shall administer the State’s economic development and growth funds to fac…
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§5–102. IN EFFECT The Department shall administer the State’s economic development and financial ass…
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§5–103. (a) This section applies notwithstanding any other law. (b) Subject to subsections (d) and (…
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§5–104. (a) The Secretary may: (1) invest in a specialized small business investment company created…
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§5–105. When deciding whether to provide financial assistance for a business project, the Department…
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§5–106. The Secretary shall designate a unit in the Department to be the single contact for issues r…
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§5–107. The Department may take all reasonable actions to protect the interests of the Department in…
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§5–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Fund” means the M…
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§5–202. (a) Financial assistance from the Fund may be approved by the Secretary or the Secretary’s d…
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§5–203. (a) There is a Maryland Economic Adjustment Fund in the Department. (b) (1) The Department s…
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§5–204. The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
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§5–205. (a) An applicant for a loan under this subtitle shall submit to the Department an applicatio…
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§5–206. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the Department may set the terms and cond…
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§5–207. (a) The Department shall prepare the loan documents for loans under this subtitle. (b) The l…
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§5–208. (a) If a recipient of a loan under this subtitle violates any provision of the loan document…
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§5–209. (a) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or report: (1) in …
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§5–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Aquaculture proje…
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§5–302. Assistance for a Tier I county project is available to a Tier I county under this subtitle o…
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§5–305. There is a Maryland Economic Development Assistance Authority in the Department.
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§5–306. (a) The Authority consists of the individuals serving as members of the Maryland Industrial …
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§5–307. (a) The members of the Authority may act concurrently in their capacities as members of the …
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§5–310. There is a Maryland Economic Development Assistance Fund in the Department.
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§5–311. The purposes of the Fund are to: (1) expand employment opportunities in the State by providi…
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§5–312. (a) The Secretary shall administer the Fund. (b) (1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund …
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§5–313. The Fund consists of: (1) money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund; (2) money made…
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§5–314. (a) The Department may use money in the Fund to: (1) provide financial assistance to eligibl…
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§5–315. In accordance with § 2.5–109 of this article, the Department shall report on the number, amo…
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§5–316. Financial assistance is deemed authorized under this subtitle if it was provided, or approve…
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§5–319. (a) (1) Financial assistance from the Fund not exceeding $2,500,000 may be approved by the S…
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§5–320. (a) To be eligible for financial assistance from the Fund, an applicant shall be: (1) a loca…
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§5–321. (a) (1) After consulting with the Department and the Maryland Department of Labor, each year…
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§5–322. (a) Financial assistance from the Fund may be used only to finance costs incurred for: (1) c…
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§5–323. Financial assistance from the Fund may not exceed the lesser of: (1) $10,000,000; or (2) 20%…
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§5–324. (a) Each subsection of this section is subject to § 5–323 of this subtitle. (b) If the Depar…
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§5–325. (a) Subject to the restrictions of this subtitle, the Department or Authority may impose the…
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§5–326. (a) In this section, “minority business enterprise” has the meaning stated in § 14-301 of th…
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§5–329. (a) A local government may apply to the Department for a grant from the Fund to a local econ…
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§5–330. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, to qualify for a grant from the Fu…
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§5–331. (a) During each fiscal year the Department may not grant more than $2,000,000 under this par…
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§5–332. (a) A local government shall use a grant under this part: (1) to provide loans or loan guara…
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§5–335. (a) There is a Brownfields Revitalization Incentive Program in the Department. (b) The Depar…
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§5–336. A county or municipal corporation may elect to participate in the Brownfields Revitalization…
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§5–337. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Department may provide to a person, incl…
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§5–338. (a) The Department shall determine whether a brownfields site is a qualified brownfields sit…
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§5–339. This part does not affect: (1) the planning and zoning authority of a county or municipal co…
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§5–342. (a) In addition to providing money from the Fund to assist in creating and expanding child c…
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§5–343. In making child care special loans, the Department shall consider: (1) community need; (2) c…
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§5–344. (a) An applicant for a child care special loan shall submit to the Department an application…
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§5–345. The Department may make a child care special loan to an applicant if: (1) the applicant meet…
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§5–346. (a) Except as provided in this part, the Department may set the terms and conditions for chi…
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§5–347. (a) If the Department makes a child care special loan to an applicant, the Department shall …
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§5–348. (a) The proceeds of a child care special loan may be used: (1) to assist the applicant in me…
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§5–349. (a) A mortgage or deed of trust held as security for a child care special loan made under th…
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§5–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Authority” means …
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§5–402. This subtitle shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes.
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§5–403. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) unemployment conditions exist in many areas of the …
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§5–404. (a) The Authority shall: (1) work to increase the utilization of the programs and funds esta…
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§5–406. (a) There is a Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority in the Department. (b) Th…
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§5–407. (a) (1) The Authority consists of the following nine members: (i) seven members appointed by…
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§5–408. (a) The members of the Authority are also the members of the Maryland Economic Development A…
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§5–409. (a) (1) From among its members, the Authority shall elect a chair and a vice chair. (2) The …
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§5–410. (a) (1) Five members of the Authority are a quorum. (2) An affirmative vote of at least four…
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§5–411. (a) (1) With the approval of the Secretary, the Authority shall appoint an Executive Directo…
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§5–412. (a) The Authority may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget. (b) The Authority …
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§5–413. (a) The Authority may: (1) adopt bylaws for the conduct of its business; (2) adopt a seal; (…
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§5–414. The Authority may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
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§5–415. (a) The Authority may approve, or may authorize the Executive Director to approve, the form …
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§5–416. A finding by the Authority, including a finding as to the public purpose of an action taken …
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§5–417. Even though a determination of the Authority about financial assistance is subject to the Ma…
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§5–418. A member of the Authority, a person executing a bond or agreement of the Authority under thi…
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§5–419. In accordance with § 2.5–109 of this article, the Authority shall submit a report on its con…
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§5–420. If the Authority dissolves, title to its property vests in the State.
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§5–423. There is an Industrial Development Fund.
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§5–424. The Fund shall be used: (1) for the purposes described in Part VI and §§ 5–430, 5–431, and 5…
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§5–425. (a) The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to reversion under § 7-302…
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§5–426. (a) The Treasurer shall: (1) invest the money in the Fund in the same manner as other State …
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§5–427. (a) The Authority shall send a written request to the Board of Public Works for additional m…
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§5–428. With the consent of the Secretary, the Authority may pay to the Treasurer, to the credit of …
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§5–429. Each year the Treasurer shall report to the Authority on the: (1) status of the Fund; (2) ma…
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§5–430. (a) If the requirements of this section are satisfied, and subject to § 5-432 of this subtit…
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§5–431. (a) If the requirements of this section are satisfied, and subject to § 5–432 of this subtit…
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§5–432. The portion of the aggregate principal amount of bonds and authorized purpose obligations th…
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§5–435. Financial assistance under this subtitle is: (1) subject to the provisions of Title 20 of th…
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§5–436. (a) The Authority may issue and sell bonds in accordance with Title 12, Subtitle 1 of this a…
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§5–437. (a) The Authority may authorize the Executive Director of the Authority to approve, on behal…
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§5–438. In conjunction with financial assistance under this subtitle, the Authority may: (1) accept …
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§5–439. (a) The Authority may set premiums and fees for financial assistance under this subtitle in …
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§5–440. (a) The Authority may not charge a premium for insurance if the Authority determines that, a…
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§5–441. (a) Insurance on bonds or authorized purpose obligations provided before July 1, 2000, shall…
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§5–444. (a) (1) The Authority shall participate in financial assistance programs for energy projects…
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§5–445. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Renewable …
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§5–446. (a) In awarding financial assistance under this subtitle for an energy project, the Authorit…
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§5–447. A project involving a commercial building, an industrial building, or an industrial process …
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§5–448. (a) A project qualifies as a solar energy project if it: (1) is an addition, alteration, or …
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§5–451. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Applicant” means the …
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§5–452. There is a Linked Deposit Program in the Department.
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§5–453. (a) The purpose of the Program is to stimulate economic and employment growth in rural areas…
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§5–454. The Authority may place a linked deposit with a lender in accordance with this part.
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§5–455. (a) To obtain fixed asset financing under this part, an eligible business shall apply to a l…
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§5–456. (a) On conditional approval of a fixed asset financing loan application under this part, the…
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§5–457. In determining whether to accept a linked deposit loan package, the Authority shall confirm …
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§5–458. If the Authority accepts a linked deposit loan package forwarded from a lender, the Authorit…
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§5–459. On receiving linked deposit approval from the Authority, the lender shall issue a loan commi…
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§5–460. (a) A fixed asset financing loan assisted by a linked deposit is not a debt of the State or …
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§5–463. (a) A person may not knowingly make or cause a false statement or report to be made in an ap…
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§5–466. This subtitle may be referred to as the Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority …
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§5–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Authority” means …
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§5–502. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) the inability of socially or economically disadvant…
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§5–505. There is a Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority in the Department.
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§5–506. (a) The Authority consists of the following nine members: (1) seven members appointed by the…
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§5–507. (a) The Authority shall elect a chair, vice chair, and treasurer from among its members. (b)…
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§5–508. (a) (1) Four members of the Authority are a quorum. (2) The Authority may not act on any mat…
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§5–509. (a) (1) The Executive Director is the chief administrative officer of the Authority. (2) Wit…
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§5–510. A member of the Authority may not participate in any decision related to the approval of fin…
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§5–511. (a) In this section, “Authority staff” means any of the individuals who are employed by the …
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§5–512. (a) The Authority exercises its powers and performs its duties subject to the authority of t…
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§5–513. (a) In any action, service of process on the Authority shall be made by service on the Execu…
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§5–514. (a) Notwithstanding § 10–469(e) and (f) of this article or any other law, the following mone…
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§5–517. In this part, “Fund” means the Small Business Development Contract Financing Fund.
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§5–518. There is a Small Business Development Contract Financing Fund.
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§5–519. The Authority shall use the Fund to implement this part.
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§5–520. The Authority shall administer the Fund.
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§5–521. (a) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to reversion under § 7-302 of…
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§5–522. The Fund consists of: (1) premiums for guaranteeing loans under § 5-525(a) of this subtitle;…
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§5–523. (a) If the Authority and the Secretary determine that more money is needed to keep the Fund …
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§5–524. The Authority may use the Fund for: (1) loan guaranties made under § 5-525(a) of this subtit…
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§5–525. (a) (1) The Authority may use the Fund to guarantee a loan made to an applicant only if: (i)…
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§5–526. (a) If the applicant is an individual, to qualify for financial assistance under this part t…
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§5–527. (a) To apply for financial assistance from the Fund under § 5-525 of this subtitle, an appli…
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§5–529. The Treasurer shall report each year to the Authority on: (1) the status of the money invest…
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§5–530. (a) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or report in an ap…
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§5–533. In this part, “Fund” means the Small Business Development Guaranty Fund.
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§5–535. The Authority shall use the Fund to implement this part.
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§5–537. (a) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to reversion under § 7-302 of…
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§5–538. The Fund consists of: (1) loans and grants from the federal government or a unit or instrume…
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§5–539. The Authority may use the Fund for: (1) guaranty payments made under § 5-540(a) of this subt…
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§5–540. (a) (1) The Authority may use the Fund to guarantee up to 80% of the principal of and intere…
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§5–541. (a) If the applicant is a sole proprietor, to qualify for financial assistance under this pa…
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§5–542. (a) To apply for financial assistance from the Fund, a financial institution shall submit to…
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§5–543. A guaranty shall contain terms and conditions that the Authority determines to be appropriat…
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§5–544. The Treasurer shall report each year to the Authority on: (1) the status of the money invest…
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§5–545. (a) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or report in an ap…
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§5–546. If an applicant or financial institution violates any provision of the loan documents or cea…
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§5–549. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Enterprise” means…
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§5–550. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) small businesses have proven to be a fast growing a…
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§5–551. There is an Equity Participation Investment Program in the Department.
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§5–553. The Authority may: (1) provide equity participation financing to help socially or economical…
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§5–554. There is an Equity Participation Investment Program Fund.
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§5–555. (a) The Authority shall administer the Fund. (b) (1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund …
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§5–556. (a) The Authority may provide equity participation financing under the Program only after th…
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§5–557. (a) (1) Under the Program the Authority may not: (i) own securities representing more than 4…
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§5–558. The liability of the State and of the Authority in providing equity participation financing …
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§5–559. (a) This section applies to financing provided under the Program during fiscal years 2021 an…
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§5–561. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Fund” means the Small…
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§5–562. There is a Small Business Surety Bond Fund.
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§5–563. (a) (1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to reversion under § 7-30…
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§5–564. The Fund consists of: (1) money the State appropriates to the Fund; (2) premiums, fees, and …
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§5–565. The Fund shall be used: (1) for the purposes described in the Program; and (2) to pay expens…
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§5–566. In administering the Program, the Authority may: (1) use the services of other governmental …
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§5–567. The Authority may: (1) prescribe or approve the form of and terms and conditions in applicat…
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§5–568. (a) The Authority may guarantee a surety up to the lesser of 90% or $2,250,000 of its loss u…
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§5–569. (a) The Authority may execute and perform a bid bond, performance bond, and payment bond as …
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§5–570. (a) The Authority may only approve a guaranty or a bond under this part if the Authority det…
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§5–571. The Authority may establish a surety bonding line to issue or guarantee multiple bonds to a …
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§5–572. (a) To qualify for financial assistance under this part the principal shall satisfy the Auth…
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§5–573. (a) To apply for financial assistance from the Program under this part, a principal and, if …
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§5–574. (a) In its sole discretion, the Authority may set: (1) the premiums and fees for providing b…
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§5–575. (a) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or report in an ap…
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§5–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Area” means a geo…
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§5–702. (a) The purpose of the enterprise zones authorized under this subtitle is to attract, retain…
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§5–703. (a) The following political subdivisions may apply to the Secretary to designate an enterpri…
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§5–704. (a) (1) The Secretary may designate an area as an enterprise zone only if the area: (i) is i…
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§5–705. (a) (1) A political subdivision may apply to the Secretary to expand an existing enterprise …
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§5–706. (a) A political subdivision may request the Secretary to designate all or part of an enterpr…
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§5–707. (a) To the extent provided for in this section, a business entity is entitled to: (1) the sp…
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§5–708. (a) An area that is designated an enterprize zone, empowerment zone, or enterprise community…
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§5–709. (a) In accordance with § 2.5–109 of this article, the Department shall submit a report on th…
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§5–801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Private corpo…
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§5–802. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a public corporation or a private …
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§5–803. A public corporation or a private corporation that establishes, operates, and maintains a fo…
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§5–804. A person that wishes to have a site in the State designated as a foreign trade zone shall ap…
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§5–901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Dredged mater…
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§5–902. There is a Dredged Material Disposal Alternatives Program in the Department.
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§5–903. (a) The purposes of the Program are to: (1) designate innovative reuses of dredged material …
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§5–904. The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
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§5–905. The Program shall: (1) seek money from federal programs to administer the Program; (2) engag…
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§5–906. Financial assistance from the Program may be in the form of a loan or grant, as provided in …
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§5–907. (a) The Program is contingent on the allocation of money in the State budget to the Maryland…
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§5–1001. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Active duty” has…
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§5–1002. (a) Subject to the availability of funds, the Department, in consultation with the Departme…
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§5–1003. Loans shall be made under this subtitle for the purposes of: (1) providing financial suppor…
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§5–1004. (a) A loan made under this subtitle for the purpose of providing financial support to a bus…
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§5–1005. (a) The Department shall administer the loan program authorized under this subtitle. (b) Th…
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§5–1006. (a) There is a Uniformed Services Personnel and Veteran–Owned Small Business No–Interest Lo…
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§5–1007. (a) The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle. (b) The Department o…
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§5–1201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Fund” means the …
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§5–1202. (a) There is a Maryland Nonprofit Development Center Program in the Department. (b) The Pro…
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§5–1203. The Program shall provide assistance to qualifying nonprofit entities, including: (1) opera…
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§5–1204. (a) (1) (i) There is a Maryland Nonprofit Development Center Program Fund in the Department…
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§5–1205. (a) The Department shall designate at least one private nonprofit entity to receive grants …
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§5–1301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Area” means a ge…
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§5–1302. (a) The following political subdivisions may apply to the Secretary to designate a BRAC Rev…
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§5–1303. (a) The Secretary may only designate an area as a BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone if…
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§5–1304. (a) (1) Within 60 days after a submission date, the Secretary, after receiving a recommenda…
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§5–1305. (a) (1) A political subdivision may apply to the Secretary to expand an existing BRAC Revit…
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§5–1306. (a) Benefits are available to political subdivisions with BRAC Revitalization and Incentive…
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§5–1307. (a) On or before October 15 of each year, a political subdivision with a BRAC Revitalizatio…
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§5–1401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Area” means a ge…
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§5–1402. The purposes of the Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Zone Program are to access in…
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§5–1403. (a) An institution may apply to the Secretary to be designated as a qualified institution. …
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§5–1404. (a) On or after July 1, 2015, a qualified institution shall apply jointly with a county, a …
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§5–1405. (a) The Secretary shall assign to a RISE zone a business and community development concierg…
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§5–1406. (a) (1) To the extent provided for in this section, a business entity that locates in a RIS…
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§5–1407. (a) (1) (i) A qualified institution, a county and, if applicable, a municipal corporation, …
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§5–1408. (a) There is a Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Fund in the Department. (b) The Se…
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§5–1409. In accordance with § 2.5–109 of this article, the Department shall submit a report on the e…
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§5–1410. This subtitle and the tax credits and benefits authorized under it shall terminate on Janua…
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§5–1501. (a) In this section, “eligible fund manager” means: (1) an entity that has significant fina…
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§5–1601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Fund” means the …
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§5–1602. (a) There is a Make Office Vacancies Extinct Program in the Department. (b) The purpose of …
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§5–1603. (a) In order to qualify for participation in the Program, a new business must meet the crit…
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§5–1604. (a) (1) An applicant shall submit an application for a Program grant on the form that the S…
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§5–1605. (a) There is a Make Office Vacancies Extinct Matching Fund. (b) The purpose of the Fund is …
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§5–1606. In accordance with § 2.5–109 of this article, the Department shall submit a report on the e…
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§5–1607. The Secretary may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
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§5–1701. In this subtitle, “Program” means the Business Telework Assistance Grant Program.
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§5–1702. (a) There is a Business Telework Assistance Grant Program in the Department. (b) The purpos…
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§5–1801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Borrower” means …
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§5–1802. There is a Capital Access Program in the Department.
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§5–1803. The purpose of the Program is to stimulate opportunities for small businesses that may have…
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§5–1804. A loan qualifies under the Program if the loan: (1) satisfies the lending criteria of the f…
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§5–1805. (a) A lender shall enroll a qualifying loan in the Program not more than 30 days after the …
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§5–1806. (a) The Department shall establish a loan loss reserve account for a lender when a lender e…
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§5–1807. The Department may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
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§5–1901. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Fund” means t…
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§5–2001. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Program” means t…
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§5–2002. (a) There is a Winery and Vineyard Economic Development Grant Program in the Department. (b…
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§5–2003. (a) Subject to the limitations of this section, the Department shall provide a grant to an …
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§5–2101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Advisory Commiss…
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§5–2102. There is an Advisory Commission on Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing in the Department.
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§5–2103. (a) (1) The Advisory Commission consists of the following members: (i) the Secretary or the…
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§5–2104. (a) The Governor shall designate the chair of the Advisory Commission. (b) From among its m…
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§5–2105. (a) The Advisory Commission shall determine the times and places of its regular and special…
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§5–2106. A member of the Advisory Commission: (1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Ad…
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§5–2107. The Department shall provide staff for the Advisory Commission.
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§5–2108. The Advisory Commission shall: (1) advise and recommend to the Secretary for approval the a…
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§5–2109. (a) There is a Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing Promotion Fund. (b) The purpose of the Fund i…
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§5–2110. (a) An applicant for a grant from the Fund shall submit an application to the Advisory Comm…
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§5–2111. The Advisory Commission shall issue a report each year to the Governor and, in accordance w…
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§5–2112. The Secretary may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
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§5–2201. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTER 485 OF 2022 // (a) In this subtitle …
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§5–2202. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTER 485 OF 2022 // (a) There is a Maryla…
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§5–2203. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTER 485 OF 2022 // (a) To carry out the …
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§5–2204. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTER 485 OF 2022 // (a) There is a Maryla…
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§5–2205. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTER 485 OF 2022 // On or before January …
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§5–2206. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTER 485 OF 2022 // The Department shall …
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§5–2301. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027 PER CHAPTERS 430 AND 431 OF 2023 // (a) In this …
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§5–2302. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027 PER CHAPTERS 430 AND 431 OF 2023 // (a) There is…
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§5–2303. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027 PER CHAPTERS 430 AND 431 OF 2023 // (a) To carry…
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§5–2304. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027 PER CHAPTERS 430 AND 431 OF 2023 // A grantee ma…
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§5–2305. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027 PER CHAPTERS 430 AND 431 OF 2023 // (a) There is…
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§5–2306. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027 PER CHAPTERS 430 AND 431 OF 2023 // On or before…
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§5–2307. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027 PER CHAPTERS 430 AND 431 OF 2023 // The Secretar…
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§5–2401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Fund” means the …
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§5–2402. (a) There is an Industry 4.0 Technology Grant Program in the Department. (b) The Department…
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§5–2403. (a) (1) There is an Industry 4.0 Technology Grant Fund. (2) The Secretary shall administer …
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§5–2404. The Secretary shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out this subtitle.
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§5–2501. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 409 OF 2024 // In this subtitle…
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§5–2502. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 409 OF 2024 // (a) There is a M…
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§5–2503. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 409 OF 2024 // (a) The Commissi…
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§5–2504. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 409 OF 2024 // (a) The Commissi…
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§5–2601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commission” mean…
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§5–2602. (a) There is a Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission in the Department. (b) The purp…
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§5–2603. (a) The Commission consists of the following members: (1) the Secretary, or the Secretary’s…
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§5–2604. (a) The Department shall provide staff support to the Commission. (b) The Commission may re…
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§5–2605. The Commission shall: (1) identify research and funding opportunities for entities in this …
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§5–2606. (a) The Commission shall develop and annually update a strategic plan for the promotion of …
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§5–2607. (a) Subject to the limitations of this section, the Commission shall designate aerospace an…
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§5–2608. (a) On or before October 1 each year, the Commission shall submit a report to the Governor,…
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§6–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Central services…
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§6–201. The General Assembly intends that the tax exemption under § 11-227 of the Tax - General Arti…
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§6–202. To receive the tax exemption provided under § 11-227 of the Tax - General Article for a film…
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§6–203. The Department and the Comptroller jointly shall adopt regulations defining a film productio…
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§6–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Credit year” mean…
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§6–302. The General Assembly intends that the purpose of the job creation tax credit authorized unde…
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§6–303. (a) (1) The Secretary or the Secretary’s designee shall certify a person as a qualified busi…
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§6–304. (a) (1) A qualified business entity may claim a tax credit in the amount determined under th…
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§6–305. (a) The provisions of this section do not apply to a tax credit claimed by a small business …
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§6–306. (a) The Comptroller or other appropriate unit shall share with the Department any informatio…
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§6–307. (a) In accordance with § 2.5–109 of this article, the Department shall submit a report on th…
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§6–308. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Secretary shall adopt regulations to c…
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§6–309. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, this subtitle and the tax credit authorized u…
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§6–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Credit year” mean…
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§6–402. (a) (1) To qualify for a project tax credit, a person shall be certified by the Secretary as…
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§6–403. (a) (1) A qualified business entity may claim a project tax credit for the cost of an eligib…
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§6–404. A refund payable to a qualified business entity under § 6–403(e) of this subtitle reduces: (…
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§6–405. For any taxable year, if a qualified business entity claims the project tax credit authorize…
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§6–406. The Secretary shall adopt regulations to specify criteria and procedures for application and…
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§6–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Authority” means …
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§6–604. (a) There is a Maryland E–Nnovation Initiative Fund in the Department. (b) The Secretary sha…
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§6–606. The Authority consists of: (1) the Chief Executive Officer of the Maryland Technology Develo…
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§6–607. (a) The chair of the Authority shall be chosen by the members of the Authority. (b) The Auth…
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§6–608. (a) (1) Four members of the Authority are a quorum. (2) An act of the Authority shall be app…
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§6–609. The Authority shall provide advice to and consult with the Department in connection with the…
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§6–612. (a) The governing body of each nonprofit institution of higher education may create and admi…
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§6–613. (a) Private donations to a research endowment shall be considered a qualified donation if: (…
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§6–614. (a) Endowment proceeds shall be expended by a nonprofit institution of higher education to f…
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§6–615. (a) The governing body of each nonprofit institution of higher education shall submit a rese…
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§6–618. (a) Except as provided in § 6–619 of this subtitle, the Authority shall make available no mo…
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§6–619. (a) Within 90 days after approval by the Authority of a request for matching funds under § 6…
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§6–622. The Department shall administer this subtitle and shall adopt regulations to carry out this …
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§6–623. (a) (1) On or before January 1, 2016, and January 1 of each subsequent year, the Department …
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§6–801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Benefit year” mea…
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§6–802. (a) There is a More Jobs for Marylanders Program in the Department. (b) The purpose of the P…
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§6–803. (a) A business entity may apply to the Department to enroll an eligible project in the Progr…
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§6–804. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Program benefits authori…
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§6–805. (a) The Department shall provide to a qualified business entity a certificate that: (1) cert…
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§6–806. (a) The Department may revoke its certification under this subtitle, in whole or in part, if…
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§6–807. (a) The Department may require that any information provided under this subtitle be verified…
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§6–808. The Secretary may adopt any regulation necessary and appropriate to carry out this subtitle.
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§6–809. In accordance with § 2.5–109 of this article, the Department shall submit a report on the qu…
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§6–1001. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Level 1 opportun…
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§6–1002. (a) There is an Opportunity Zone Enhancement Program in the Department. (b) (1) The Departm…
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§6–1003. (a) In this section, “revitalization area” has the meaning stated in § 6–301 of this title.…
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§6–1004. (a) In this section, “eligible economic development project”, “eligible project cost”, “pro…
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§6–1005. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Economically …
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§6–1006. (a) In this section, “investment”, “qualified investor”, and “qualified Maryland biotechnol…
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§6–1007. (a) In this section, “investment”, “qualified investor”, and “qualified Maryland technology…
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§6–1008. (a) In this section, “eligible project” and “qualified position” have the meanings stated i…
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§9–101. (a) In this division the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “County” means a c…
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§10–132. (a) (1) As soon as practical after the close of the fiscal year, an independent certified p…
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§10–133. (a) On or before October 1 of each year, the Corporation shall submit a report to the Gover…
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§10–134. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Fund” means t…
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§10–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Authority” means…
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§10–202. (a) This subtitle shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes. (b) The establis…
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§10–203. A development or project under this subtitle may not include the development of an aquacult…
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§10–204. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) (i) the marketing of food is a matter of public in…
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§10–205. (a) There is a Maryland Food Center Authority. (b) The Authority is a body politic and corp…
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§10–206. The Authority may employ or retain officers, staff, and agents, including engineering, arch…
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§10–207. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the Authority: (1) is not subject to the…
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§10–208. (a) The money of the Authority may be invested. (b) Any income from the investment of money…
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§10–209. (a) The Authority may: (1) sue and be sued; (2) adopt a seal; (3) acquire, hold, and dispos…
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§10–210. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Authority may adopt rules and regulation…
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§10–211. (a) The Authority may acquire in its own name property, franchises, and licenses by: (1) pu…
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§10–212. (a) The Authority may: (1) develop, establish, acquire, improve, own, operate, and maintain…
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§10–213. (a) The Authority may assist wholesale food dealers and tenants who want to locate or reloc…
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§10–214. (a) The Authority may: (1) fix and collect rates and charges for the use of the facilities …
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§10–215. A political subdivision in which a development or project is located may: (1) vacate any st…
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§10–216. Subject to the terms and conditions agreed to by the Authority and the State or the politic…
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§10–217. (a) (1) “Person” has the meaning stated in § 9-101 of this article. (2) “Person” also inclu…
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§10–218. (a) The Authority may authorize the issuance of federally tax-exempt or federally taxable r…
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§10–219. Bonds are securities: (1) in which any of the following persons may legally and properly in…
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§10–220. (a) A bond is not a debt or a pledge of the faith and credit of the State or a political su…
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§10–221. (a) (1) The Authority may secure a bond by a trust agreement between the Authority and a co…
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§10–222. (a) The Authority shall apply the proceeds of the bonds for the purposes for which the bond…
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§10–223. The Authority may authorize the issuance of a single issue of revenue bonds by resolution f…
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§10–224. Except to the extent rights granted by this subtitle are restricted by resolution passed be…
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§10–225. (a) The Authority may pledge or assign: (1) any of its revenues; (2) its rights to receive …
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§10–226. (a) Subject to § 10-217(e) of this subtitle, the Authority is exempt from taxation or asses…
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§10–227. The Legislative Auditor may conduct a fiscal and compliance audit of the accounts and trans…
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§10–228. (a) Each year, the Authority shall submit a report to the Governor and, in accordance with …
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§10–229. This subtitle may be cited as “The Maryland Food Center Authority Act”.
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§10–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Authority” means…
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§10–302. (a) This subtitle is necessary for the welfare of the State and its residents and shall be …
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§10–303. (a) The General Assembly finds that, for the benefit of the people of the State, the increa…
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§10–306. (a) There is a Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority. (b) The Authori…
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§10–307. (a) The Authority consists of the following nine members: (1) eight residents of the State …
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§10–308. (a) (1) Five members of the Authority are a quorum. (2) The affirmative vote of a majority …
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§10–309. (a) (1) Subject to the approval of the Governor, the Authority shall appoint an Executive D…
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§10–310. (a) (1) Subject to the approval of the Governor, the Authority may appoint a full-time or p…
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§10–311. (a) The Authority may determine the duties of all its officers. (b) The Authority may appoi…
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§10–312. The Authority may employ professional and other staff and retain engineers, architects, acc…
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§10–313. (a) The Authority shall follow State procedures to obtain, for internal administrative func…
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§10–314. (a) The Authority may: (1) adopt bylaws for the conduct of its business; (2) sue and be sue…
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§10–315. (a) The Authority may: (1) (i) acquire, directly or through a participating institution act…
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§10–316. (a) Expenses incurred under this subtitle are payable only from money obtained under this s…
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§10–317. (a) (1) The Executive Director and each other officer authorized by the Authority may: (i) …
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§10–318. (a) At least once each year the Authority shall have its books audited by a certified publi…
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§10–319. (a) On or before October 1 of each year, the Authority shall report to the Governor on its …
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§10–320. (a) A law to terminate the Authority may not take effect until adequate provision is made t…
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§10–323. (a) (1) The Authority may periodically: (i) issue bonds for any corporate purpose, includin…
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§10–324. (a) The Authority may secure bonds by a trust agreement. (b) The corporate trustee under a …
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§10–325. Bonds are securities: (1) in which any of the following persons may legally and properly in…
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§10–326. (a) A bond: (1) is not a debt, liability, or a pledge of the faith and credit of the State …
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§10–327. (a) The Authority may: (1) fix and collect rates, rents, fees, and charges for the use of a…
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§10–328. (a) (1) The Authority shall set aside a sufficient amount of the revenues derived from a pr…
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§10–329. A sinking fund: (1) may be held: (i) for all of the bonds issued to finance projects at a p…
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§10–330. (a) Proceeds from the sale of bonds and other revenues received under this subtitle are tru…
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§10–331. (a) (1) The Authority may issue bonds to refund outstanding bonds of the Authority, includi…
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§10–332. (a) The Authority may apply the proceeds of refunding bonds to the purchase, retirement at …
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§10–333. (a) Pending their use in accordance with this subtitle, proceeds of bonds issued under § 10…
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§10–334. (a) The Authority may issue negotiable bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the sale …
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§10–335. (a) The Authority shall convey title to a project and release collateral in accordance with…
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§10–336. (a) A bondholder, a holder of any coupons attached to bonds, or a trustee under a trust agr…
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§10–337. (a) The Authority, its agent, or its lessee is not required to pay a tax or assessment on: …
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§10–340. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Affiliate” means a p…
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§10–341. This part applies to: (1) the closure of a hospital under § 19-120(l) of the Health - Gener…
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§10–342. (a) The General Assembly finds that the failure to provide for the payment of public obliga…
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§10–343. (a) There is a Maryland Hospital Bond Program in the Authority. (b) For public obligations …
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§10–344. (a) (1) The Maryland Health Care Commission shall notify in writing: (i) the Authority and …
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§10–345. (a) As to each hospital that files a notice of intent to close under § 10-344(a)(1)(i) of t…
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§10–346. (a) (1) A hospital that intends to close or is scheduled to be delicensed shall provide the…
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§10–347. (a) The Health Services Cost Review Commission may determine to provide for the payment of …
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§10–348. (a) Within 60 days after receiving the statement required by § 10-346 of this subtitle, the…
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§10–349. (a) The Authority may issue bonds to finance or otherwise provide for the payment of public…
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§10–350. (a) On the date of closure or delicensure of a hospital for which a financing plan is devel…
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§10–351. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, the amount of a public obligation…
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§10–352. Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, in a proceeding involving the validity or…
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§10–353. The Health Services Cost Review Commission, the Maryland Health Care Commission, or the Aut…
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§10–356. This subtitle may be cited as the “Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Author…
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§10–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the…
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§10–402. (a) There is a Maryland Technology Development Corporation. (b) The Corporation is a body p…
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§10–403. (a) (1) A Board of Directors shall manage the Corporation and its units and exercise its co…
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§10–404. (a) The Corporation shall employ a Chief Executive Officer. (b) The Chief Executive Officer…
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§10–405. (a) The Attorney General is the legal advisor to the Corporation. (b) (1) The Attorney Gene…
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§10–406. The Corporation may retain any necessary accountants, engineers, financial advisors, or oth…
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§10–407. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b), (c), and (e) of this section, the Corporation is…
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§10–408. (a) The Corporation shall adopt regulations establishing: (1) the investment committee; (2)…
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§10–409. (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Corporation may make gran…
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§10–410. The Corporation may: (1) acquire, develop, improve, manage, market, license, sublicense, ma…
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§10–411. A debt, claim, obligation, or liability of the Corporation or any subsidiary is not: (1) a …
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§10–412. Colleges and universities may: (1) contract with the Corporation or its subsidiaries; (2) a…
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§10–413. The Corporation is exempt from State and local taxes.
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§10–414. The books and records of the Corporation are subject to audit: (1) at any time by the State…
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§10–415. (a) (1) On or before October 1 of each year, the Corporation shall report to the Governor, …
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§10–416. (a) There is a Comprehensive Technical Assistance Program in the Corporation. (b) (1) The p…
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§10–418. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Financial assistance…
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§10–419. (a) There is a Maryland Technology Incubator Program. (b) The Corporation shall administer …
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§10–420. The purpose of the Program is to promote entrepreneurship and the creation of jobs in techn…
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§10–421. To carry out the purposes of the Program, the Board shall award financial assistance under …
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§10–422. The Board may award financial assistance using money provided by the State, the federal gov…
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§10–423. (a) After consulting with the Secretary, the Board shall adopt standards to award financial…
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§10–424. The Board may award financial assistance to: (1) a local government; (2) an agency, instrum…
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§10–425. (a) A recipient of financial assistance under § 10-423(b)(3) of this subtitle shall provide…
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§10–426. Unless two-thirds of the membership of the Board approve, the Board may not award financial…
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§10–429. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Adult stem cell” mea…
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§10–430. Nothing in this part may be construed to prohibit the creation of stem cell lines to be use…
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§10–431. (a) There is a Stem Cell Research Commission. (b) The Commission is an independent commissi…
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§10–432. (a) The Commission shall: (1) adopt regulations that ensure that adult stem cell and stem c…
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§10–434. (a) There is a Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund. (b) The purpose of the Fund is to promote …
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§10–435. (a) A grant or loan awarded under this part is contingent on the recipient: (1) submitting …
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§10–436. (a) The Commission shall contract with an independent scientific peer review committee comp…
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§10–437. (a) A person who conducts State-funded stem cell research shall conduct the research in a m…
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§10–438. (a) A health care practitioner licensed under the Health Occupations Article who treats ind…
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§10–439. (a) A person may not purchase, sell, transfer, or obtain any material donated in accordance…
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§10–440. (a) A person may not conduct or attempt to conduct human cloning. (b) A person who violates…
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§10–441. The Corporation, in consultation with the Commission, shall adopt regulations to establish …
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§10–442. (a) On or before January 1 of each year, the Corporation and the Commission shall report to…
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§10–445. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “CENTR Maryland Progr…
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§10–446. The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) nanobiotechnology offers tremendous poten…
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§10–447. (a) There is a Coordinating Emerging Nanobiotechnology Research in Maryland Program. (b) Th…
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§10–448. (a) There is a Coordinating Emerging Nanobiotechnology Research in Maryland Fund in the Cor…
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§10–449. (a) Within the CENTR Maryland Program, subject to available funding, the Corporation shall …
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§10–450. (a) The Corporation shall adopt regulations to establish: (1) a competitive application pro…
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§10–451. The Corporation shall include, as part of its annual report to the Governor and General Ass…
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§10–454. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commercialization” m…
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§10–455. (a) There is a Maryland Innovation Initiative. (b) The Initiative consists of the following…
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§10–456. The purpose of the Initiative is to: (1) promote the commercialization of research conducte…
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§10–457. (a) There is a Maryland Innovation Initiative Fund. (b) The purpose of the Fund is to provi…
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§10–458. (a) The Initiative may: (1) provide grant funding or equity investment financing to a quali…
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§10–459. (a) Only qualifying universities may submit proposals for grant funding from the Initiative…
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§10–460. The Corporation shall include, as part of its annual report to the Governor and the General…
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§10–461. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Eligible inst…
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§10–462. (a) There is a Pava LaPere Innovation Acceleration Grant Program in the Corporation. (b) Th…
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§10–462.1. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027 PER CHAPTERS 710 AND 711 OF 2024 // (a) (1) In…
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§10–463. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commercialization” m…
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§10–464. (a) There is a Cybersecurity Investment Fund. (b) The purpose of the Fund is to: (1) provid…
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§10–465. The Corporation shall include, as part of its annual report to the Governor and the General…
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§10–468. In this part, “Fund” means the Enterprise Fund established under § 10–469 of this subtitle.
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§10–469. (a) There is an Enterprise Fund in the Corporation. (b) The Corporation may use the Fund to…
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§10–470. (a) The Corporation may require that all or part of a grant be repaid, with interest at a r…
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§10–473. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Fund” means the Mary…
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§10–474. (a) There is a Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentiv…
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§10–475. (a) To qualify for participation in the Program, a small business shall meet the criteria i…
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§10–476. (a) An applicant shall submit an application for a Program award or investment on the form …
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§10–477. (a) There is a Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentiv…
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§10–478. The Corporation shall adopt regulations to implement this part.
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§10–481. In this part, “Fund” means the Inclusion Fund established in § 10–482 of this subtitle.
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§10–482. (a) There is an Inclusion Fund in the Corporation. (b) The purpose of the Fund is to provid…
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§10–483. The Corporation shall include as part of its annual report to the Governor and the General …
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§10–486. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Pre–Seed Builder Fund. (b) There is a Pre–Seed Builde…
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§10–487. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Fund” means t…
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§10–488. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Commission” m…
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§10–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Agricultural loa…
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§10–502. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) the State’s agricultural and resource-based indust…
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§10–503. This subtitle shall be liberally construed to carry out its purposes.
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§10–504. (a) There is a Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation. (…
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§10–505. (a) (1) There is a Board of Directors of the Corporation. (2) The Board manages the Corpora…
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§10–506. The Corporation shall employ an Executive Director with experience and qualifications relev…
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§10–507. The Attorney General serves as legal advisor to the Corporation.
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§10–508. (a) The Corporation is exempt from: (1) Title 10 and Division II of the State Finance and P…
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§10–509. The Corporation may: (1) adopt bylaws for the conduct of its business; (2) adopt a seal; (3…
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§10–510. The Corporation may make grants to or provide equity investment financing for agricultural …
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§10–511. The Corporation may: (1) acquire, improve, develop, manage, market, manufacture, license, m…
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§10–512. The Corporation may: (1) (i) borrow money and issue bonds; (ii) purchase, discount, sell, n…
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§10–513. (a) The Corporation may authorize the issuance of revenue bonds by resolution. (b) The Corp…
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§10–514. (a) (1) This section does not prevent the Corporation from pledging its full faith and cred…
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§10–515. (a) (1) The Corporation may secure a bond by a trust agreement between the Corporation and …
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§10–516. (a) The portion of the proceeds of bonds issued to pay costs of a project may be invested i…
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§10–517. (a) (1) The Corporation may issue bonds to refund any outstanding bonds, including paying: …
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§10–518. (a) The Corporation may pledge or assign: (1) any of its revenues; (2) any of its rights to…
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§10–519. (a) The Corporation may: (1) lend or otherwise make available the proceeds of its bonds to …
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§10–519.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Eligible se…
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§10–520. (a) (1) The Corporation may purchase and sell agricultural loans made by lenders, at the pr…
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§10–521. The Corporation may: (1) study agricultural conditions and needs in the State, needs relati…
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§10–522. (a) (1) Each unit in the Executive Branch of State government and each institution of highe…
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§10–523. (a) (1) The Corporation may receive annual funding through an appropriation in the State bu…
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§10–524. (a) A debt, claim, obligation, or liability of the Corporation, whenever incurred, is the d…
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§10–525. The Corporation is exempt from State and local taxes.
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§10–526. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Beginner wate…
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§10–527. The books and records of the Corporation are subject to audit: (1) by the State at its disc…
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§10–528. (a) On or before October 1 of each year, the Corporation shall report on its status to the …
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§10–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Authority” means…
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§10–604. (a) There is a Maryland Stadium Authority. (b) (1) The Authority is a body politic and corp…
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§10–605. (a) (1) The Authority consists of the following 11 members: (i) seven members appointed by …
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§10–606. The Governor shall designate a chair from among the members of the Authority.
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§10–607. (a) (1) The Authority shall determine the times and places of its meetings. (2) For purpose…
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§10–608. The Authority is exempt: (1) from taxation by the State and local government; (2) except as…
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§10–609. (a) With the approval of the Governor, the Authority shall appoint an Executive Director. (…
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§10–610. The Authority may employ or retain, either as employees or as independent contractors, cons…
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§10–611. (a) There is an office known as Maryland Sports in the Authority. (b) Maryland Sports shall…
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§10–611.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Major e…
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§10–611.2. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Major Sports and Entertainment Event Program Fund. …
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§10–612. (a) The Authority may establish one or more affiliated foundations to work with Maryland Sp…
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§10–612.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Fund” means…
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§10–612.2. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Michael Erin Busch Sports Fund. (b) There is a Mich…
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§10–613. (a) The Authority may: (1) adopt a seal; (2) sue and be sued; (3) adopt bylaws and policies…
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§10–614. Subject to the approval of the Board of Public Works, the Authority may: (1) borrow money f…
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§10–615. (a) An Authority sports facility may not be used to conduct professional basketball games. …
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§10–616. (a) Subject to the approval of the Board of Public Works and the Legislative Policy Committ…
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§10–617. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a dome may be built or added on a stadium at Camden Yard…
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§10–618. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, contracts to acquire any fa…
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§10–619. (a) Subject to the prior approval of the Board of Public Works, the Authority may: (1) hold…
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§10–620. (a) (1) Subject to annual appropriations and this subtitle, the Authority may acquire in it…
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§10–621. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, proceeds derived from the sale of…
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§10–622. (a) (1) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Authority may prepare studies and ma…
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§10–622.1. (a) (1) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Authority may prepare studies that…
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§10–622.2. (a) Subject to the approval of the Board of Public Works and review by the Legislative Po…
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§10–622.3. (a) Subject to annual appropriations and this subtitle, the Authority may acquire in its …
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§10–622.4. A contract to acquire any property or demolish an existing structure that relates to the …
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§10–622.5. (a) Except as allowed by § 10–639 of this subtitle, the Authority may issue bonds subject…
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§10–623. The Authority shall: (1) submit the operating and capital program budget of the Authority e…
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§10–624. The Authority shall: (1) have an independent certified public accountant audit the accounts…
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§10–625. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Authority shall submit: (1) a…
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§10–628. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section and subject to the prior …
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§10–629. (a) The Authority shall pay the bonds issued in accordance with this part only from the pro…
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§10–630. (a) The Authority shall authorize the issuance of bonds by resolution. (b) (1) The bonds ma…
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§10–631. A resolution of the Authority or a trust agreement between the Authority and a corporate tr…
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§10–632. Neither a member of the Authority nor any other person executing the bonds is subject to an…
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§10–633. The Authority may enter into agreements for the purpose of enhancing the marketability of, …
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§10–634. (a) A pledge by the Authority of revenues or money deposited in the Baltimore City Public S…
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§10–635. Except to the extent restricted by an applicable resolution or trust agreement, a bondholde…
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§10–636. (a) Subject to the prior approval of the Board of Public Works, the Authority may issue bon…
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§10–639. This part governs the closing on the sale of bonds and other borrowing of money by the Auth…
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§10–640. (a) Except as allowed by § 10-639 of this subtitle, to finance site acquisition and constru…
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§10–641. (a) Except as allowed by § 10-639 of this subtitle, to finance site acquisition and constru…
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§10–642. (a) Except as allowed by § 10-639 of this subtitle, to finance site acquisition and constru…
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§10–643. (a) Except as allowed by § 10–639 of this subtitle, to finance site acquisition, constructi…
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§10–644. (a) Except as allowed by § 10-639 of this subtitle, to finance acquisition and construction…
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§10–645. (a) (1) Except as agreed to in the memorandum of understanding under § 10–646 of this subti…
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§10–646. (a) Before any bonds are issued to finance improvements to a Baltimore City public school f…
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§10–646.1. (a) Except as allowed by § 10–639 of this subtitle, to finance the planning, design, and …
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§10–646.2. (a) Except as authorized by § 10–639 of this subtitle, to finance site acquisition, desig…
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§10–646.3. (a) Except as authorized by § 10–639 of this subtitle, to finance site acquisition, desig…
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§10–646.4. (a) Except as allowed by § 10–639 of this subtitle, to finance site acquisition and the p…
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§10–647. A financial institution, investment company, insurance company or association, or a persona…
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§10–648. (a) The Authority is exempt from any requirement to pay taxes or assessments of any kind. (…
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§10–649. (a) (1) Except as provided in § 10–650 of this subtitle, the Authority shall comply with th…
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§10–650. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of this subsection, the Interage…
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§10–651. (a) There is a Baltimore Convention Financing Fund. (b) (1) The Baltimore Convention Fund i…
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§10–652. (a) There is a Camden Yards Financing Fund. (b) The Authority shall: (1) use the Camden Yar…
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§10–652.1. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Supplemental …
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§10–652.2. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Camden Yards Baseball Sports Facility Supplemental …
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§10–652.3. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Capital Works…
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§10–652.4. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Emergency Rep…
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§10–653. (a) There is a Hippodrome Performing Arts Financing Fund. (b) (1) The Hippodrome Performing…
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§10–654. (a) There is a Montgomery County Conference Financing Fund. (b) (1) The Montgomery County C…
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§10–655. (a) There is an Ocean City Convention Financing Fund. (b) (1) The Ocean City Convention Fun…
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§10–656. (a) There is a Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund. (b) (1) The Baltim…
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§10–657. (a) There is a Baltimore City Public School Construction Facilities Fund. (b) (1) The Balti…
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§10–657.1. (a) There is a Supplemental Facilities Fund. (b) (1) The Supplemental Facilities Fund is …
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§10–657.2. (a) There is a Racing and Community Development Financing Fund. (b) (1) The Racing and Co…
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§10–657.3. (a) There is a Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund. (b) (1) The Racing and C…
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§10–657.4. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Hagerstown Multi–Use Sports and Events Facility Fun…
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§10–657.5. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Sports Entertainment Facilities Financing Fund. (b)…
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§10–657.6. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Prince George’s County Blue Line Corridor Facility …
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§10–658. (a) There is a Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund. (b) (1) The Suppleme…
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§10–658.1. (a) There is a Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund. (b) (1) The Suppl…
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§10–659. This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Stadium Authority Act.
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§10–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the…
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§10–702. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) small businesses are a major source of new jobs an…
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§10–703. This subtitle shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes.
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§10–704. (a) There is a Maryland Venture Capital Trust. (b) The Trust is a body politic and corporat…
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§10–705. (a) There is a Board of Trustees of the Trust. (b) (1) The Board consists of seven members …
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§10–706. (a) The Trust is: (1) exempt from the General Procurement Law provisions of Division II of …
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§10–707. (a) The Trust may: (1) solicit and accept for investment in the Trust money from any source…
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§10–708. The Board shall give preference to venture capital fund proposals that: (1) provide financi…
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§10–709. Seed capital financing may not exceed $1,000,000 for a single business.
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§10–710. A debt, claim, obligation, or liability of the Trust is not a debt, claim, obligation, or l…
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§10–711. The Trust is exempt from taxation by the State and local governments.
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§10–712. (a) Each year, an independent auditor approved by the State shall audit the books and recor…
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§10–801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Administration” …
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§10–802. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) the United States as a whole, and the State in par…
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§10–803. (a) This subtitle shall be liberally construed to carry out its purposes. (b) This subtitle…
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§10–806. (a) There is a Maryland Clean Energy Center. (b) The Center is a body politic and corporate…
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§10–807. (a) A Board of Directors shall manage the Center and exercise its corporate powers. (b) The…
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§10–808. From among the members of the Board: (1) the Governor shall appoint a chair; and (2) the Bo…
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§10–809. (a) The Board shall determine the times and places of its meetings. (b) (1) A majority of t…
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§10–810. (a) (1) The Board shall establish an Advisory Committee. (2) The Advisory Committee consist…
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§10–811. (a) (1) Subject to the approval of the Governor, the Board shall appoint an Executive Direc…
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§10–812. (a) The Attorney General is the legal advisor to the Center. (b) With the approval of the A…
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§10–813. The Center may retain any necessary accountants, engineers, financial advisors, or other co…
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§10–814. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b), (c), and (e) of this section, the Center is exem…
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§10–815. A finding by the Board concerning the public purpose of an action, the legislative intent e…
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§10–816. (a) The Center shall establish a system of financial accounting, controls, audits, and repo…
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§10–817. (a) The Center may create and administer the accounts that it requires. (b) The Center shal…
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§10–818. (a) (1) The Executive Director and each other officer authorized by the Center may: (i) all…
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§10–819. The Center may: (1) adopt bylaws for the conduct of its business; (2) adopt a seal; (3) mai…
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§10–820. The Center may make grants to or provide equity investment financing for advanced clean ene…
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§10–821. The Center may: (1) acquire, develop, improve, manage, market, license, sublicense, maintai…
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§10–821.1. (a) The Center may enter into financing transactions with, on behalf of, or for the benef…
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§10–822. The Center may: (1) borrow money and issue bonds to finance any part of the cost of a proje…
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§10–823. (a) The Center may disseminate information and materials pertinent to advanced clean energy…
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§10–824. The Center is exempt from State and local taxes.
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§10–825. (a) The books and records of the Center are subject to audit: (1) at any time by the State;…
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§10–826. (a) On or before December 1 of each year, the Center shall report to the Governor, the Admi…
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§10–828. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Academic institution…
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§10–829. (a) There is a Maryland Energy Innovation Institute. (b) The Institute is a part of the A. …
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§10–830. (a) (1) There is an Advisory Board of the Institute. (2) The Institute Board advises the Un…
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§10–831. (a) The Institute Board shall determine the times and places of its meetings. (b) (1) Seven…
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§10–832. (a) (1) The Director of the University of Maryland Energy Research Center, a University of …
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§10–833. The Institute may retain any staff or consultants.
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§10–834. (a) The Institute may: (1) maintain offices at the University of Maryland, College Park cam…
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§10–835. (a) (1) There is a Maryland Energy Innovation Fund in the University System of Maryland. (2…
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§10–836. The Institute is exempt from State and local taxes.
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§10–837. The books and records of the Institute are subject to audit: (1) at any time by the State; …
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§10–838. The Institute and the Center are independent entities that are not liable or responsible fo…
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§10–839. (a) On or before October 1 each year, the Institute shall report to the Governor, the Admin…
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§10–840. (a) (1) The Center may periodically: (i) issue bonds for any corporate purpose, including o…
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§10–841. (a) The Center may secure bonds by a trust agreement. (b) The corporate trustee under a tru…
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§10–842. Bonds are securities: (1) in which any of the following persons may legally and properly in…
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§10–843. (a) A bond: (1) is not: (i) a debt or liability of the State or a political subdivision of …
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§10–844. (a) The Center may: (1) fix and collect rates, rents, fees, and charges for the use of a pr…
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§10–845. (a) (1) Any pledge of revenues and other money under § 10–840(h) of this subtitle is valid …
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§10–846. (a) Proceeds from the sale of bonds and other revenues received under this subtitle are tru…
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§10–847. (a) (1) The Center may issue bonds to refund outstanding bonds of the Center, including pay…
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§10–848. (a) The Center may issue negotiable bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the sale of …
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§10–849. (a) The Center shall convey title to a project and release collateral in accordance with th…
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§10–850. (a) A bondholder, a holder of any coupons attached to bonds, or a trustee under a trust agr…
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§10–851. (a) The Center, its agent, or its lessee is not required to pay a tax or assessment on: (1)…
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§10–854. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Fund” means the Clim…
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§10–855. (a) There is a Climate Catalytic Capital Fund. (b) The purpose of the Fund is to promote ge…
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§10–858. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Climate technology” …
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§10–859. (a) There is a Climate Technology Founder’s Fund. (b) The purpose of the Fund is to provide…
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§10–862. This subtitle may be cited as the “Maryland Clean Energy Center Act”.
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§10–901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the…
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§10–902. (a) There is a Maryland Public–Private Partnership Marketing Corporation. (b) The Corporati…
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§10–903. (a) A Board of Directors shall manage the Corporation and its units and exercise the corpor…
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§10–904. (a) The Corporation shall employ an Executive Director. (b) The Executive Director shall ha…
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§10–905. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Economic Development Marketing Fund. (b) There is an …
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§10–906. (a) The Attorney General is the legal advisor to the Corporation. (b) With the approval of …
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§10–907. The Corporation may retain any necessary accountants, financial advisors, or other consulta…
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§10–908. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b), (c), and (e) of this section, the Corporation is…
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§10–909. The Corporation may: (1) adopt bylaws for the conduct of its business; (2) adopt a seal; (3…
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§10–910. The Corporation is exempt from State and local taxes.
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§10–911. The books and records of the Corporation are subject to audit: (1) at any time by the State…
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§10–912. (a) On or before October 1 of each year, the Corporation shall report to the Governor, the …
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§10–1101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means th…
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§10–1102. This subtitle shall be liberally construed to carry out the purposes of this subtitle.
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§10–1103. (a) There is a Maryland Community Investment Corporation. (b) The Corporation is a body po…
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§10–1104. The purposes of the Corporation are to: (1) do all things necessary to qualify as a qualif…
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§10–1105. (a) A Board of Directors shall manage the Corporation and its units and exercise its corpo…
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§10–1106. The Board shall elect a chair from among its members.
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§10–1107. (a) Four members of the Board are a quorum. (b) A majority vote of the members present at …
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§10–1108. (a) The Board shall appoint members of an advisory committee. (b) The membership of the ad…
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§10–1109. (a) The Corporation shall establish an investment committee. (b) The Corporation shall ado…
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§10–1110. (a) The Corporation shall employ a Chief Executive Officer. (b) The Chief Executive Office…
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§10–1111. (a) The Attorney General is the legal advisor to the Corporation. (b) (1) The Attorney Gen…
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§10–1112. (a) The Department and the Department of Housing and Community Development may provide sta…
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§10–1113. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b), (c), and (e) of this section, the Corporation i…
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§10–1114. (a) The Corporation shall establish a system of financial accounting, controls, audits, an…
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§10–1115. (a) The Corporation may create and administer the accounts that it requires. (b) The Corpo…
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§10–1116. The Corporation may: (1) adopt bylaws for the conduct of its business; (2) adopt a seal; (…
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§10–1117. The Board shall: (1) develop a public and internal strategic plan that includes: (i) perfo…
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§10–1118. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Corporation may make qualifi…
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§10–1119. The Corporation may: (1) provide equity investment to a qualified business or project in t…
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§10–1120. A debt, claim, obligation, or liability of the Corporation or any subsidiary is not: (1) a…
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§10–1121. The Corporation is exempt from State and local taxes.
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§10–1122. (a) The books and records of the Corporation are subject to audit: (1) at any time by the …
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§10–1123. (a) (1) On or before October 1 each year, the Corporation shall report to the Governor and…
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§11–201. In this subtitle, “Council” means the Maryland Military Installation Council.
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§11–202. There is a Maryland Military Installation Council.
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§11–203. (a) The Council consists of the following members: (1) three members selected by the Presid…
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§11–204. The Governor shall designate the chair of the Council.
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§11–205. The Department shall provide staff support to the Council.
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§11–206. The Council shall make reasonable efforts to: (1) identify the public infrastructure and ot…
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§11–207. On or before December 31 of each year, the Council shall report its findings and recommenda…
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§11–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Authority” m…
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§11–302. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) the economy of the State and its local governments…
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§11–303. This subtitle is self-executing and fully authorizes the Secretary to create a local redeve…
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§11–304. (a) The Secretary shall execute and file proposed articles of incorporation of an authority…
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§11–305. (a) An authority is a body politic and corporate and is an instrumentality of the State onc…
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§11–306. (a) A Board of Directors shall manage the affairs of the authority and exercise all of the …
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§11–307. From among its members, the Board shall elect a chair, a vice chair, and a treasurer.
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§11–308. A majority of the voting Board members serving at the time is a quorum.
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§11–309. (a) (1) The Board shall establish a finance committee. (2) The treasurer of the Board chair…
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§11–310. (a) (1) The Board shall appoint the Executive Director of the authority. (2) The Executive …
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§11–311. (a) The Board shall approve additional professional and clerical staff as necessary to carr…
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§11–312. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, in exercising its corporate powers, the a…
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§11–313. (a) The authority shall establish a system of financial accounting, controls, audits, and r…
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§11–314. (a) The authority may establish any accounts that it requires. (b) The authority shall depo…
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§11–315. The authority may: (1) adopt bylaws for the conduct of its business; (2) adopt a seal; (3) …
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§11–316. The authority may: (1) acquire, improve, develop, manage, market, lease as lessor or lessee…
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§11–317. The authority may: (1) borrow money to finance costs of a project or for any other corporat…
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§11–318. To carry out this subtitle, the Maryland Economic Development Corporation may issue bonds f…
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§11–319. An obligation of the authority is not a debt, liability, or pledge of the full faith and cr…
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§11–320. (a) The authority may: (1) lend or otherwise make available its net revenue to finance cost…
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§11–321. (a) The authority may: (1) fix and collect rates or charges for its services; (2) establish…
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§11–322. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the authority is exempt from any …
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§11–323. (a) (1) As soon as practical after the close of the fiscal year, an independent certified p…
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§11–324. (a) On or before October 1 of each year, the authority shall submit a report to: (1) the Go…
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§11–325. This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Local Military Installation Redevelopment Author…
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§11–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the…
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§11–402. (a) There is a Bainbridge Development Corporation. (b) The Corporation is a body politic an…
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§11–403. (a) A Board of Directors shall manage the affairs of the Corporation and exercise all of th…
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§11–404. From among its members, the Board shall elect a chair, a vice chair, and a treasurer.
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§11–405. (a) Five members of the Board are a quorum. (b) An affirmative vote of at least five member…
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§11–406. (a) (1) Subject to the approval of the County Commissioners, the Board shall appoint an Exe…
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§11–407. (a) The Board shall approve additional professional and clerical staff as necessary to carr…
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§11–408. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, in exercising its corporate powers, the C…
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§11–409. (a) The Corporation shall establish a system of financial accounting, controls, audits, and…
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§11–410. (a) The Corporation may establish any accounts that it requires. (b) The Corporation shall …
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§11–411. The Corporation may: (1) adopt bylaws for the conduct of its business; (2) adopt a seal; (3…
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§11–412. The Corporation may: (1) acquire, improve, develop, manage, market, lease as lessor or less…
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§11–413. The Corporation may: (1) borrow money to finance costs of a project or for any other corpor…
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§11–414. To carry out this subtitle, the Maryland Economic Development Corporation may issue bonds f…
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§11–415. An obligation of the Corporation is not a debt, liability, or pledge of the full faith and …
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§11–416. The Corporation may: (1) lend or otherwise make available its net revenue to finance costs …
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§11–417. (a) The Corporation may: (1) fix and collect rates or charges for its services; (2) establi…
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§11–418. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Corporation is exempt from an…
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§11–419. (a) The Board shall establish a Bainbridge Development Advisory Board. (b) The Advisory Boa…
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§11–420. (a) (1) As soon as practical after the close of the fiscal year, an independent certified p…
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§11–421. (a) On or before October 1 of each year, the Corporation shall submit a report to: (1) the …
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§12–101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Authority” means…
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§12–102. (a) This subtitle shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes. (b) A facility i…
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§12–103. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) conditions of unemployment exist in many areas of …
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§12–104. It is the policy of the State to allow the exercise of the powers granted by this subtitle …
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§12–105. (a) To accomplish one or more of the legislative purposes listed in § 12-103(b) of this sub…
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§12–106. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, the board of directors of an authority…
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§12–107. (a) The board of directors of an authority shall govern the authority. (b) Except as otherw…
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§12–108. Except as necessary to pay debt service or implement the public purposes or programs of the…
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§12–109. (a) (1) Except as limited by its articles of incorporation, an authority has all the powers…
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§12–110. (a) Notwithstanding any limitation of law, a public body may issue and sell bonds periodica…
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§12–111. (a) For each issue of its bonds, the legislative body of a county or municipal corporation,…
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§12–112. (a) (1) Bonds shall be sold in the manner, at competitive or negotiated sale, and on the te…
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§12–113. (a) (1) A bond and the interest on a bond are limited obligations of the public body. (2) E…
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§12–114. A finding by the legislative body of a county or municipal corporation, the board of direct…
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§12–115. Instead of the procedures under this subtitle, a municipal corporation, by charter amendmen…
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§12–116. The principal of and interest on bonds, the transfer of bonds, and any income derived from …
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§12–117. (a) This section applies to a lease or contract under which: (1) the State or a unit of the…
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§12–118. This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Economic Development Revenue Bond Act.
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§12–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Adjusted assessa…
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§12–202. (a) (1) This subtitle is self-executing. (2) A political subdivision need not amend its cha…
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§12–203. (a) Before issuing bonds, the governing body of the political subdivision shall: (1) by res…
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§12–204. (a) Notwithstanding any limitation of law, an issuer may issue bonds from time to time to f…
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§12–205. (a) A bond: (1) may be in bearer form; (2) may be registrable as to principal alone or as t…
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§12–206. (a) Bonds shall be payable from the special fund established under § 12–208 of this subtitl…
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§12–207. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (e) of this section, bond proceeds may be use…
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§12–208. (a) The governing body of a political subdivision may adopt a resolution creating a special…
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§12–209. (a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the special fund for the development distric…
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§12–210. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the governing body of a political subd…
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§12–211. (a) The principal amount of bonds, interest payable on bonds, the transfer of bonds, and in…
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§12–212. This subtitle does not authorize a county or a municipal corporation to acquire property by…
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§12–213. This subtitle may be cited as the Tax Increment Financing Act.
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§12–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Bond” means a bo…
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§12–302. (a) To issue a bond, a political subdivision shall adopt an ordinance or resolution that: (…
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§12–303. (a) Before a political subdivision issues a bond, the political subdivision shall pass an o…
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§12–304. (a) The General Assembly intends that general obligation debt may be incurred by issuing bo…
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§12–305. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the ordinance or resolution descr…
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§12–306. (a) The ordinance or resolution described in § 12-308 of this subtitle may provide that bon…
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§12–307. (a) By written agreement with the issuer of a bond, a political subdivision that is not the…
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§12–308. (a) A bond: (1) may be in bearer form; (2) may be registrable as to principal alone or as t…
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§12–309. (a) A bond, the transfer of a bond, the interest payable on a bond, the income derived from…
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§12–310. For purposes of an action involving the validity or enforceability of a bond or security fo…
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§12–311. This subtitle does not authorize a political subdivision to acquire property by eminent dom…
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§12–312. This subtitle may be cited as the Redevelopment Bond Act.
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§12–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the…
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§12–402. The legislative purposes of this subtitle are to: (1) provide for the creation of business …
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§12–402.1. This subtitle does not apply in Montgomery County or Prince George’s County.
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§12–403. (a) Subject to a public hearing under § 12–408 of this subtitle and to accomplish one or mo…
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§12–404. (a) A board of directors shall govern the district corporation. (b) (1) Subject to paragrap…
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§12–405. The net earnings of a district corporation may benefit only the district corporation.
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§12–406. (a) (1) Except as limited by its articles of incorporation, a district corporation has all …
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§12–407. (a) The owners of nonexempt property who seek to establish a district corporation shall sub…
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§12–408. (a) At least 21 days before the public hearing, the governing body of a county or municipal…
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§12–409. (a) Within 10 days after the authorization by the governing body of the county or municipal…
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§12–410. An established district may expand the geographic area of the district if: (1) a petition f…
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§12–411. (a) The governing body of a county or municipal corporation in which a district is establis…
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§12–501. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Montgomery County may make an equity invest…
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§12–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the…
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§12–602. The legislative purposes of this subtitle are to: (1) provide for the creation of business …
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§12–603. This subtitle applies only in Montgomery County.
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§12–604. (a) Subject to a public hearing under § 12–609 of this subtitle and to accomplish a legisla…
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§12–605. (a) A board of directors shall govern the district corporation. (b) (1) Subject to paragrap…
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§12–606. The net earnings of a district corporation may benefit only the district corporation.
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§12–607. (a) (1) Except as limited by its articles of incorporation, a district corporation has all …
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§12–608. (a) The owners of nonexempt property who seek to establish a district corporation shall sub…
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§12–609. (a) At least 21 days before the public hearing, the governing body of the county or a munic…
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§12–610. (a) Within 10 days after the authorization of the district by the governing body of the cou…
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§12–611. (a) An established district may expand the geographic area of the district if: (1) a petiti…
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§12–612. (a) The governing body of the county or a municipal corporation in the county in which a di…
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§12–701. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 215 AND 216 OF 2025 // (a) In …
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§12–702. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 215 AND 216 OF 2025 // This su…
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§12–703. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 215 AND 216 OF 2025 // (a) The…
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§12–704. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 215 AND 216 OF 2025 // (a) The…
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§12–705. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 215 AND 216 OF 2025 // (a) (1)…
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§12–706. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 215 AND 216 OF 2025 // (a) A B…
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§12–707. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 215 AND 216 OF 2025 // (a) The…
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§12–708. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 215 AND 216 OF 2025 // A membe…
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§12–709. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 215 AND 216 OF 2025 // (a) The…
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§12–710. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 215 AND 216 OF 2025 // The Aut…
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§12–711. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 215 AND 216 OF 2025 // (a) The…
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§12–712. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 215 AND 216 OF 2025 // (a) The…
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§12–713. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 215 AND 216 OF 2025 // (a) Exc…
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§12–714. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 215 AND 216 OF 2025 // (a) In …
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§12–801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Authority” means…
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§12–802. This subtitle applies only in Baltimore County.
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§12–803. (a) In addition to powers granted by law, the county is authorized, as specified by local l…
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§12–804. (a) The county may establish, by law, a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality o…
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§12–805. (a) Subject to § 12–804(d) of this subtitle, the number, residency requirements, means of a…
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§12–806. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the county is authorized, by law,…
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§12–807. (a) For the public purposes described under § 12–803 of this subtitle and subject to local …
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§12–808. The Authority may not be deemed a municipal corporation as defined in Article XI–E of the M…
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§12–809. (a) The Authority may make rules and regulations for the operation and use of land, propert…
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§12–810. (a) In order to finance or refinance, in whole or in part, the cost of acquisition, develop…
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§12–811. As specified by local law and to the extent not inconsistent with any constitutional or cha…
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§12–812. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle and to the extent not inconsistent wit…
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§12–813. (a) The property owned or held by and the revenues of the Authority are exempt from taxatio…
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§12–814. (a) The net earnings of the Authority, apart from those necessary to pay debt service or to…
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§12–815. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, the Authority shall comply with all a…
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§12–901. In this subtitle, “target area” means the City of Mount Rainier, the Town of Brentwood, the…
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§12–902. There is a Prince George’s Gateway Development Authority in Prince George’s County.
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§12–903. (a) The Authority consists of the following members: (1) the Secretary, or the Secretary’s …
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§12–904. (a) The Authority may manage appropriated funds from municipalities in the target area, Pri…
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§12–905. A member of the Authority: (1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Authority; b…
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§12–906. (a) The Authority shall support the development and approval of a comprehensive neighborhoo…
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§12–1001. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means th…
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§12–1002. The legislative purposes of this subtitle are to: (1) provide for the creation of business…
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§12–1003. This subtitle applies only in Prince George’s County.
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§12–1004. (a) Subject to a public hearing under § 12–1009 of this subtitle and to accomplish a legis…
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§12–1005. (a) A board of directors shall govern the district corporation. (b) (1) Subject to paragra…
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§12–1006. The net earnings of a district corporation may benefit only the district corporation.
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§12–1007. (a) (1) Except as limited by its articles of incorporation, a district corporation has all…
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§12–1008. (a) The formation steering committee seeking to establish a district corporation shall sub…
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§12–1009. (a) At least 21 calendar days before the public hearing, the governing body of the county …
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§12–1010. (a) Within 10 calendar days after the authorization of the district by the governing body …
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§12–1011. (a) An established district may expand the geographic area of the district if: (1) a petit…
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§12–1012. (a) The governing body of the county in which a district is established under this subtitl…
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§12–1101. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 527 AND 528 OF 2024 // In this sub…
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§12–1102. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 527 AND 528 OF 2024 // There is an…
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§12–1103. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 527 AND 528 OF 2024 // The Authori…
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§12–1104. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 527 AND 528 OF 2024 // (a) The Aut…
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§12–1105. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 527 AND 528 OF 2024 // A member of…
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§12–1106. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 527 AND 528 OF 2024 // (a) The Aut…
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§13–101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Act” means the f…
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§13–102. (a) The Department may: (1) coordinate and cooperate with any unit of the federal governmen…
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§13–103. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Governor shall be a member of the Commis…
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§13–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the…
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§13–202. The Southern States Energy Compact is entered into by this State with other states legally …
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§13–203. (a) The three members of the board from the State are as follows: (1) one member appointed …
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§13–204. In accordance with Article III(a) of the compact, the board shall submit its budgets of est…
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§13–205. Any supplementary agreement entered in accordance with Article VI of the compact that requi…
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§13–206. The units and officers of the State and its political subdivisions may cooperate with the b…
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§13–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Council” means t…
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§13–302. (a) There is a Baltimore Metropolitan Council. (b) The Council: (1) is a body politic and c…
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§13–303. (a) The Council consists of: (1) one member appointed by the County Executive of Anne Arund…
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§13–304. As provided in the Council Charter, the Council shall elect a chair from among its members.
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§13–305. (a) (1) The Council shall meet at least quarterly at the times and places that it determine…
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§13–306. The Council may employ a staff.
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§13–307. (a) The Council may: (1) adopt a seal; (2) sue or be sued, subject to the limitations of Ti…
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§13–308. The Council may accept from any private or public source a contribution or grant of money o…
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§13–309. (a) There is a Baltimore Region Transportation Board. (b) The Board serves as the metropoli…
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§13–401. In this subtitle, “Council” means the Rural Maryland Council.
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§13–402. There is a Rural Maryland Council.
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§13–403. The Council is a State rural development council that brings together members of the public…
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§13–404. The Council is an independent unit in the Executive Branch of State government that is plac…
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§13–405. (a) The membership of the Council is open to any resident of the State who has an interest …
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§13–406. (a) From among its members, the Council shall elect each year a chair and one or more vice …
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§13–407. The Council shall establish an Executive Board.
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§13–408. (a) The Executive Board shall include: (1) the chair of the Council; (2) the Governor or th…
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§13–409. After a consensus of opinion has emerged, the Executive Board shall make recommendations on…
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§13–410. With the consent of the Executive Board, the chair may establish subcommittees or working c…
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§13–411. (a) The Council shall employ an Executive Director. (b) The Executive Director: (1) is resp…
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§13–412. (a) The State Department of Agriculture shall provide the Council with necessary staff supp…
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§13–413. The Council is exempt from: (1) Division I of the State Personnel and Pensions Article; (2)…
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§13–414. (a) The Governor shall include in the budget of the State Department of Agriculture funding…
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§13–415. (a) The Council may undertake any activity that addresses issues and concerns of rural area…
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§13–416. The Council shall publish and submit an annual report of its activities to the Governor and…
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§13–501. In this subtitle, “Board” means the Maryland Rural Broadband Coordination Board.
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§13–502. There is a Maryland Rural Broadband Coordination Board.
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§13–503. (a) The Board consists of the following members: (1) the Secretary, or the Secretary’s desi…
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§13–504. IN EFFECT The Board shall: (1) assist in the deployment of broadband communication infrastr…
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§13–505. The Board and affected units of State government shall cooperate fully in carrying out the …
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§13–506. The Rural Maryland Council shall: (1) provide staff support to the Board; and (2) report on…
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§13–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commissioners” m…
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§13–602. (a) There is a Tri–County Council for Southern Maryland. (b) (1) The Council is a tax–exemp…
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§13–603. (a) The Council consists of: (1) the members of the General Assembly representing the regio…
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§13–604. The Council shall elect a chair from among its members.
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§13–605. (a) The Council shall establish committees to conduct its work. (b) The membership of a com…
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§13–606. A member of the Council is not entitled to compensation as a member of the Council.
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§13–607. (a) (1) The Council shall appoint an Executive Director qualified by training and experienc…
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§13–608. The Attorney General is the legal advisor to the Council.
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§13–609. (a) The Council may employ a staff and retain professional consultants. (b) The Council sha…
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§13–610. The Council has the immunity from suit provided in § 5-505 of the Courts Article.
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§13–611. (a) The State and Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties may jointly finance the Council…
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§13–612. (a) In this section, “property manager” means an entity responsible for the management and …
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§13–612.1. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, in order to accomplish the purpos…
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§13–613. The Council may: (1) prepare studies of the region’s resources with respect to existing and…
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§13–614. (a) (1) The Council shall cooperate with other units of State government. (2) The Council s…
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§13–618. The Council shall prepare, adopt, and periodically revise a general development plan for th…
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§13–619. The objectives of the plan are to: (1) guide a coordinated, adjusted, efficient, and econom…
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§13–620. The plan shall include: (1) a statement of the objectives, standards, and principles sought…
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§13–621. (a) (1) The Council shall hold a public hearing before adopting all or part of the plan. (2…
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§13–622. The Council may amend the plan in the same manner that it adopts the original plan.
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§13–623. After the Council adopts the plan, the Council may not establish a policy or take an action…
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§13–624. (a) The Council may review: (1) any application that a political subdivision in the region …
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§13–625. If the Council has adopted a plan for the region: (1) a governmental unit in the region may…
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§13–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commissioners” m…
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§13–702. (a) There is a Tri-County Council for Western Maryland. (b) (1) The Council is a tax-exempt…
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§13–703. (a) The Council consists of the following 26 members: (1) two commissioners from each membe…
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§13–704. (a) There is an Executive Committee of the Council. (b) The Executive Committee consists of…
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§13–705. (a) The Council shall establish committees to conduct its work. (b) The membership of a com…
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§13–706. A member of the Council is not entitled to compensation as a member of the Council.
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§13–707. (a) (1) The Council shall appoint an Executive Director qualified by training and experienc…
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§13–708. With the consent of the Attorney General, the Council may: (1) select and retain its own co…
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§13–709. (a) The Council may employ a staff and retain professional consultants. (b) The Council sha…
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§13–710. The Council has the immunity from suit provided in § 5-506 of the Courts Article.
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§13–711. (a) (1) Each year the State shall appropriate money to the Council in the State budget. (2)…
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§13–712. (a) (1) The Council may operate in the region. (2) Association with the Council is open to …
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§13–713. The Council may: (1) prepare studies of the region’s resources with respect to existing and…
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§13–714. (a) (1) The Council shall cooperate with other units of State government. (2) The Council s…
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§13–718. The Council shall prepare, adopt, and periodically revise a general development plan for th…
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§13–719. The objectives of the plan are to: (1) guide a coordinated, adjusted, efficient, and econom…
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§13–720. The plan shall include: (1) a statement of the objectives, standards, and principles sought…
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§13–721. (a) (1) The Council shall hold a public hearing before adopting all or part of the plan. (2…
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§13–722. (a) The Council may amend the plan in the same manner that it adopts the original plan. (b)…
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§13–723. After the Council adopts the plan, the Council may not establish any policy or take an acti…
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§13–724. The Council may review: (1) any application that a political subdivision in the region make…
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§13–727. In this part, “Bureau” means the Western Maryland Regional Tourism Bureau.
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§13–728. (a) There is a Western Maryland Regional Tourism Bureau in the Council. (b) The purposes of…
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§13–729. (a) The Executive Board of the Bureau consists of the following 15 members: (1) from Allega…
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§13–730. A member of the Executive Board of the Bureau: (1) is not entitled to compensation as a mem…
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§13–731. (a) The Bureau may establish officers, procedures, and voting requirements. (b) The Bureau …
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§13–732. As the Executive Board decides, the budget of the Bureau may consist of private memberships…
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§13–733. (a) The Bureau may establish a private, nonprofit corporation to assist the Bureau. (b) Sub…
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§13–736. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the Wes…
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§13–737. (a) There is a Western Maryland Economic Future Investment Board. (b) The Board consists of…
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§13–738. (a) The Board shall appoint an Executive Director. (b) The Executive Director serves at the…
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§13–739. (a) There is a Senator George C. Edwards Fund. (b) The purpose of the Fund is to provide gr…
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§13–740. (a) A member county or local entity within a member county may submit a proposal for fundin…
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§13–741. (a) On or before December 31 each year, the Board shall report to the Governor and, in acco…
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§13–742. The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this part.
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§13–801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commissioner” me…
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§13–802. (a) There is a Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. (b) (1) The Coun…
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§13–803. (a) (1) The Council consists of the members described in this subsection. (2) The voting me…
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§13–804. The Council shall elect a chair from among its members.
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§13–805. A member of the Council is not entitled to compensation as a member of the Council.
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§13–806. (a) The Council may employ an executive director. (b) The Executive Director serves at the …
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§13–807. The Council may: (1) select and retain its own legal counsel; or (2) use the Attorney Gener…
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§13–808. (a) The State and Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties may jointly finance the Counci…
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§13–809. The Council may adopt bylaws and rules for the conduct of its business and to carry out its…
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§13–810. The Council shall cooperate with State and local units that have relevant statutory functio…
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§13–901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commissioner” me…
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§13–902. (a) There is a Mid–Shore Regional Council. (b) (1) The Council is a tax–exempt body politic…
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§13–903. (a) (1) The Council consists of the members described in this subsection. (2) The voting me…
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§13–904. The Council shall elect a chair from among its members.
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§13–905. A member of the Council is not entitled to compensation as a member of the Council.
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§13–906. (a) The Council may employ an Executive Director. (b) The Executive Director serves at the …
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§13–907. The Council may: (1) select and retain its own counsel; or (2) use the Attorney General as …
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§13–908. (a) The State and Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot counties may jointly finance the Council…
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§13–909. The Council may adopt bylaws and rules for the conduct of its business and to carry out its…
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§13–910. The Council shall cooperate with State and local units that have relevant statutory functio…
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§13–1001. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commissioner” m…
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§13–1002. (a) There is an Upper Shore Regional Council. (b) (1) The Council is a tax–exempt body pol…
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§13–1003. (a) (1) The Council consists of the members described in this subsection. (2) The voting m…
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§13–1004. The Council shall elect a chair from among its members.
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§13–1005. A member of the Council is not entitled to compensation as a member of the Council.
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§13–1006. (a) The Council may employ an Executive Director. (b) The Executive Director serves at the…
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§13–1007. The Council may: (1) select and retain its own legal counsel; or (2) use the Attorney Gene…
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§13–1008. (a) The State and Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne’s counties may jointly finance the Council a…
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§13–1009. The Council may adopt bylaws and rules for the conduct of its business and to carry out it…
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§13–1010. The Council shall cooperate with State and local units that have relevant statutory functi…
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§13–1101. In this subtitle, “Advisory Committee” means the Maryland Lower Eastern Shore Tourism Cent…
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§13–1102. There is a Maryland Lower Eastern Shore Tourism Center Advisory Committee.
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§13–1103. (a) (1) The Advisory Committee consists of nine members. (2) Of the nine members: (i) thre…
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§13–1104. The Advisory Committee shall advise and counsel the Department on the development and oper…
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§13–1201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means th…
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§13–1202. (a) There is a Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnership of Maryland. (b) (1) The Partne…
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§13–1203. (a) An Executive Board shall manage the Partnership and exercise its corporate powers. (b)…
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§13–1204. (a) (1) The Board shall appoint an Executive Director. (2) The Executive Director serves a…
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§13–1205. (a) The Department, the Cecil County Office of Economic Development, and the Harford Count…
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§13–1206. The Partnership may: (1) adopt a seal; (2) sue or be sued; (3) adopt bylaws and rules for …
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§13–1207. To further the purposes of this subtitle, the Partnership shall: (1) foster collaborative …
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§13–1208. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Partnership is exempt …
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§13–1209. (a) The State and Cecil and Harford counties jointly may finance the Partnership and its a…
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§13–1210. The Partnership shall cooperate with State and local units that have relevant statutory fu…
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§13–1211. (a) There is a Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnership of Maryland Fund. (b) The purpo…
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§13–1212. The Partnership shall submit to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State…
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§14–101. (a) The State: (1) recognizes the declaration of the Joint Economic Committee of the Congre…
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§14–102. The Division of Labor and Industry of the Maryland Department of Labor and the Public Servi…
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§14–103. (a) The Department shall attempt to use to the greatest extent feasible minority business e…
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§14–104. This subtitle may be cited as the Broadened Ownership Act.
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§14–301. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Unmanned airc…
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§14–302. (a) The Department and the Department of Transportation, including the Maryland Aviation Ad…
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§15–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Financial assistanc…
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§15–102. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) while State and privately funded transit–oriented …
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§15–103. This title applies only in Baltimore City.
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§15–104. (a) There is a Baltimore City Community Enhancement Transit–Oriented Development Fund. (b) …
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§15–105. (a) The purpose of the Fund is to promote and assist community–based initiatives in qualifi…
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§15–106. The Fund may be used by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or awarded to a qualif…
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§15–107. (a) The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other Stat…
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§16–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Grant Program” mean…
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§16–102. (a) (1) There is a Purple Line Construction Zone Grant Program. (2) The purpose of the Gran…