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MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-1004 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 10 - Military Personnel and Veteran-Owned Small Business No-Interest Loan Program|Section 5-1004 - Availability

    (a)    A loan made under this subtitle for the purpose of providing financial support to a business owned by an individual who is called to active duty or to a small business employer of an individual who is called to active duty:        (1)    may be made at any time from the individual’s receipt of orders to report to 6 months after the end of the individual’s active duty; and        (2)    shall be subject to criteria for eligibility and priority established by the Department of Veterans Affairs, including the extent to which the individual who is called to active duty is an essential employee of the business.    (b)    A loan made under this subtitle for the purpose of making accessible to individuals with disabilities the home, motor vehicle, or place of employment of a service-disabled veteran may be made at any time.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-1005 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 10 - Military Personnel and Veteran-Owned Small Business No-Interest Loan Program|Section 5-1005 - Administration

    (a)    The Department shall administer the loan program authorized under this subtitle.    (b)    The Department of Veterans Affairs shall establish eligibility criteria for loans under this subtitle.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-1006 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 10 - Military Personnel and Veteran-Owned Small Business No-Interest Loan Program|Section 5-1006 - Military Personnel and Veteran-Owned Small Business No-Interest Loan Fund

    (a)    There is a Military Personnel and Veteran–Owned Small Business No–Interest Loan Fund.    (b)    The purpose of the Fund is to provide no–interest loans consistent with this subtitle.    (c)    The Secretary shall administer the Fund.    (d)    (1)    The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to reversion under § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (2)    The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.        (3)    Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the Fund.    (e)    The Fund consists of:        (1)    money the State appropriates to the Fund;        (2)    money made available to the Fund through federal programs or private contributions;        (3)    repayments from loans provided by the Department under this subtitle;        (4)    proceeds from the sale, disposition, lease, or rental of collateral related to loans provided by the Department under this subtitle; and        (5)    any other money made available to the Fund.    (f)    The Department may use money in the Fund to provide loans to eligible applicants under §§ 5–1002 through 5–1004 of this subtitle.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-1007 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 10 - Military Personnel and Veteran-Owned Small Business No-Interest Loan Program|Section 5-1007 - Regulations

    (a)    The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.    (b)    The Department of Veterans Affairs may adopt regulations concerning eligibility criteria for loans under this subtitle.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-1101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 11 - Rural Broadband Assistance Fund|Section 5-1101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board” means the Maryland Rural Broadband Coordination Board established under Title 13, Subtitle 5 of this article.    (c)    “Fund” means the Rural Broadband Assistance Fund established under § 5–1102 of this subtitle.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-1102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 11 - Rural Broadband Assistance Fund|Section 5-1102 - [Transferred]

    (a)    There is a Rural Broadband Assistance Fund in the Department.    (b)    The purpose of the Fund is to assist in the establishment of broadband communication services in rural and underserved areas of the State.    (c)    The Department shall administer the Fund.    (d)    (1)    The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to reversion under § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (2)    The Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.    (e)    The Fund consists of:        (1)    money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund;        (2)    money appropriated in the State budget to the Maryland Economic Development Assistance Fund under Subtitle 3 of this title for the purpose of assisting in the establishment of broadband communication services in rural and underserved areas of the State;        (3)    federal money allocated or granted to the Fund; and        (4)    any other money from any source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.    (f)    The Fund may be used only for planning, construction, and maintenance of broadband communication services and equipment in rural and underserved areas and related activities.    (g)    (1)    The Treasurer shall invest the money in the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.        (2)    Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the General Fund of the State.    (h)    The Department shall make payments from the Fund within 30 days after notice of a decision of the Board under § 13–504(3) of this article.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-1201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 12 - Maryland Nonprofit Development Center Program|Section 5-1201 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Fund” means the Maryland Nonprofit Development Center Program Fund established under § 5–1204 of this subtitle.    (c)    “Nonprofit entity” means a corporation incorporated in the State, or otherwise qualified to do business in the State, that has been determined by the Internal Revenue Service to be exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3), (4), or (6) of the Internal Revenue Code.    (d)    “Program” means the Maryland Nonprofit Development Center Program established under § 5–1202 of this subtitle.    (e)    “Qualifying nonprofit entity” means a nonprofit entity:        (1)    that has annual revenues not greater than $750,000;        (2)    that has been in existence for not more than 10 years; and        (3)    whose principal purpose is providing health, education, environmental, agricultural, or social services through community–based programs.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-1202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 12 - Maryland Nonprofit Development Center Program|Section 5-1202 - Maryland Nonprofit Development Center Program

    (a)    There is a Maryland Nonprofit Development Center Program in the Department.    (b)    The Program shall foster, support, and assist the economic growth and revitalization of qualifying nonprofit entities in the State by providing training and technical assistance services and bridge loans to nonprofit entities that have received written confirmation of funding from government grants or contracts but have not yet received the funding.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-1203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 12 - Maryland Nonprofit Development Center Program|Section 5-1203 - Program Assistance

    The Program shall provide assistance to qualifying nonprofit entities, including:        (1)    operation of an information exchange governing current and new technical information and data about all aspects of nonprofit management, including:            (i)    nonprofit start–up;            (ii)    budgeting and financial management;            (iii)    facilities development and management;            (iv)    board development;            (v)    organizational development and strategic planning;            (vi)    marketing;            (vii)    federal and State contracting and grant making;            (viii)    individual, corporate, and foundation fund–raising;            (ix)    volunteer management;            (x)    personnel management;            (xi)    federal and State tax law and regulations;            (xii)    federal and State law and regulations governing charitable solicitations;            (xiii)    federal and State regulations applicable to licensing or accreditation;            (xiv)    federal and State financing programs; and            (xv)    information technology; and        (2)    individual consultation and technical assistance to any qualifying nonprofit entity that requests the service, including assistance on any of the subjects identified in item (1) of this section.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-1204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 12 - Maryland Nonprofit Development Center Program|Section 5-1204 - Maryland Nonprofit Development Center Program Fund

    (a)    (1)    (i)    There is a Maryland Nonprofit Development Center Program Fund in the Department.            (ii)    1.    Within the Fund, there is a Nonprofit, Interest–Free, Micro Bridge Loan (NIMBL) Account.                2.    The Account consists of:                A.    money received under § 9–1A–27 of the State Government Article; and                B.    any other money appropriated, transferred by budget amendment, or repaid to the Account.                3.    The money in the Account may not exceed $1,000,000.                4.    If the money in the Account exceeds $1,000,000, any money in excess of that amount shall be transferred to the Small, Minority, and Women–Owned Businesses Account established under § 5–1501 of this title.        (2)    The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to reversion under § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (3)    The Fund consists of:            (i)    money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund;            (ii)    money in the Nonprofit, Interest–Free, Micro Bridge Loan (NIMBL) Account; and            (iii)    all other money accepted for the benefit of the Fund, including an additional $50 fee to be paid for the processing of articles of incorporation of a nonstock corporation in accordance with § 1–203 of the Corporations and Associations Article.    (b)    (1)    The purpose of the Fund is to provide grant money and bridge loans to support the operations of the Program consistent with this subtitle.        (2)    As provided in the State budget, the Fund also may be used by the Department of General Services to evaluate the participation of nonprofit entities in State procurement.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-1205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 12 - Maryland Nonprofit Development Center Program|Section 5-1205 - Implementation; Designation

    (a)    The Department shall designate at least one private nonprofit entity to receive grants from the Maryland Nonprofit Development Center Program Fund to implement the Program.    (b)    In selecting a designee, the Department shall consider and give priority to organizations that:        (1)    have experience in providing the scope of assistance and services required under § 5–1203 of this subtitle to qualifying nonprofit entities in the State;        (2)    demonstrate the capacity to provide the assistance and services required under § 5–1203 of this subtitle on a statewide basis; and        (3)    demonstrate current expenditures that:            (i)    are equal to at least three times the amount of funding received under this section; and            (ii)    have been received from other sources for the provision of assistance and services of the type required under § 5–1203 of this subtitle to nonprofit entities in the State.    (c)    (1)    The Department may provide a no–interest bridge loan for operating expenses of up to $25,000 to a nonprofit entity that has received written confirmation of funding from a government grant or contract but has not yet received the funding.        (2)    The Department shall establish an application process for bridge loans provided under this subsection.        (3)    Before providing a bridge loan under this subsection, the Department shall receive written confirmation that the nonprofit entity has been awarded a government grant or contract but has not yet received the funding.        (4)    The Department shall establish a schedule for repayment for a bridge loan that:            (i)    is reasonable based on the nature and payment schedule of the government grant or contract to the nonprofit entity; and            (ii)    assures repayment of the bridge loan is completed no later than the date of the final grant or contract payment to the nonprofit entity.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-1301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 13 - Brac Revitalization and Incentive Zones|Section 5-1301 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Area” means a geographic area within one or more political subdivisions within the State described by a closed perimeter boundary.    (c)    “BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone” means an area that:        (1)    meets the requirements of § 5–1303 of this subtitle; and        (2)    is designated as a BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone by the Secretary under § 5–1304 of this subtitle.    (d)    “Enterprise zone” has the meaning stated in § 5–701 of this title.    (e)    “Political subdivision” means any county or municipal corporation.    (f)    “Submission date” means the date the Secretary receives an application from a political subdivision for designation of a BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone.    (g)    “Tax increment financing bonds” means bonds issued by:        (1)    a political subdivision under Title 12, Subtitle 2 of this article; or        (2)    Baltimore City under Article II, § 62 of the Charter of Baltimore City.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-1302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 13 - Brac Revitalization and Incentive Zones|Section 5-1302 - Application

    (a)    The following political subdivisions may apply to the Secretary to designate a BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone:        (1)    a political subdivision for an area within that political subdivision;        (2)    with the prior consent of the municipal corporation, a county on behalf of a municipal corporation for an area in the municipal corporation; or        (3)    two or more political subdivisions jointly for an area astride their common boundaries.    (b)    The application shall:        (1)    be in the form and manner and contain the information that the Secretary requires;        (2)    contain sufficient information to allow the Secretary to determine if the proposed BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone meets the criteria in § 5–1303 of this subtitle;        (3)    be submitted for a political subdivision by its chief elected officer, or if none, its governing body; and        (4)    state whether the political subdivision has examined the feasibility of creating educational or training opportunities for employers and employees of business entities located or to be located in the proposed BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone.    (c)    After the Secretary’s receipt of an application for designation of an area as a BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone or expansion of an existing zone under § 5–1305 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall notify the members of the county delegation to the General Assembly for each county in which a zone is proposed to be located.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-1304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 13 - Brac Revitalization and Incentive Zones|Section 5-1304 - Designation -- Procedure; Limitations

    (a)    (1)    Within 60 days after a submission date, the Secretary, after receiving a recommendation of the Smart Growth Subcabinet, may designate one or more BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zones from among the areas described in the applications timely submitted.        (2)    The designation of an area as a BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone is effective for 10 years, beginning on the date the first property in the BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone becomes a qualified property, as defined in § 2–222 of the Tax – Property Article.        (3)    The Secretary may not designate more than six BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zones in a calendar year.        (4)    A county may not receive more than two BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zones.        (5)    The precise location and boundaries of a BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone may be determined only on application to and approval by the Secretary.    (b)    The designation of the Secretary is final.    (c)    At any time, a political subdivision may reapply to the Secretary to designate as a BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone an area that is not designated.    (d)    (1)    This subsection applies only to a political subdivision that is authorized under § 7–211.3 of the Tax – Property Article to enter into a payment in lieu of tax agreement with a private developer for federal enclave property.        (2)    The Secretary may not designate a BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone in a county until, in the judgment of the Secretary, the political subdivision has entered into good faith negotiations for a payment in lieu of tax agreement with all private developers of federal enclave property.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-1305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 13 - Brac Revitalization and Incentive Zones|Section 5-1305 - Expansion

    (a)    (1)    A political subdivision may apply to the Secretary to expand an existing BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone in the same manner as the political subdivision would apply to designate a new BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone.        (2)    The Secretary may grant an expansion of a BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone into an area that meets the requirements of § 5–1303 of this subtitle.        (3)    For purposes of § 5–1304(a) of this subtitle, an expansion of a BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone that does not exceed 50% of the existing geographic area of the BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone does not count towards the limit on the number of BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zones that:            (i)    the Secretary may designate in a calendar year; or            (ii)    a county may receive.    (b)    (1)    The Secretary may grant an extraordinary expansion of a BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone in the State each calendar year for an area that:            (i)    meets the requirements of § 5–1303 of this subtitle; and            (ii)    in the determination of the Secretary, is of strategic importance to the economic development interests of the county in which the BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone is located.        (2)    For purposes of § 5–1304(a) of this subtitle, an extraordinary expansion of a BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone does not count towards the limit on the number of BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zones that:            (i)    the Secretary may designate in a calendar year; or            (ii)    a county may receive.        (3)    The Secretary may not grant more than two extraordinary expansions in the State during a single calendar year.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-1306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 13 - Brac Revitalization and Incentive Zones|Section 5-1306 - Benefits

    (a)    Benefits are available to political subdivisions with BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zones as provided in this section.    (b)    (1)    A political subdivision that receives designation of an area as a BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone may receive amounts as provided in § 2–222 of the Tax – Property Article.        (2)    Amounts received by a political subdivision as provided in § 2–222 of the Tax – Property Article:            (i)    shall be used to pay for infrastructure improvements in the BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone; and            (ii)    may be used for the repayment of bonds, including tax increment financing bonds, issued by the political subdivision for infrastructure improvements in the BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone.    (c)    Political subdivisions and business entities may receive priority consideration for financial assistance for projects or operations in a BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone from:        (1)    programs in:            (i)    the Department;            (ii)    the Department of Housing and Community Development; or            (iii)    the Department of Planning; or        (2)    any other appropriate State programs.    (d)    The benefits set forth in this section are available for 10 years after the date that the first property in the BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone becomes a qualified property, as defined in § 2–222 of the Tax – Property Article.    (e)    The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle and to specify criteria and procedures for the application, approval, and monitoring the eligibility for the benefits under this subtitle.