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MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Public Art Initiative Program|Section 4-605 - Maryland Public Art Fund

    (a)    There is a Maryland Public Art Fund.    (b)    The purpose of the Fund is to provide money to carry out the Program.    (c)    The Commission 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 and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.    (e)    (1)    The Fund consists of:            (i)    money appropriated in the State budget for the Program; and            (ii)    any other money accepted for the benefit of the Fund from any other source.        (2)    Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be paid into the Fund.    (f)    It is the intent of the General Assembly that for each fiscal year, the Governor shall include in the operating or capital budget an appropriation not to exceed $1,000,000 for the Program.    (g)    The Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.    (h)    Money in the Fund may only be spent:        (1)    to carry out the purposes of this subtitle; and        (2)    in accordance with the State budget process.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-606 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Public Art Initiative Program|Section 4-606 - Grants to Local Government

    (a)    Before a grant is awarded to a local government under this subtitle, the local government shall provide and spend a matching fund.    (b)    A matching fund of a local government may not consist of:        (1)    money provided, directly or indirectly, from appropriated or unappropriated State money;        (2)    real property;        (3)    in kind contributions; or        (4)    money spent before June 1, 2005.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-607 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Public Art Initiative Program|Section 4-607 - Regulations

    (a)    The Maryland State Arts Council shall adopt regulations to carry out the Program.    (b)    The regulations shall address:        (1)    procedures for artist and art selection;        (2)    composition of selection panels;        (3)    budget allocations for each project;        (4)    local community involvement; and        (5)    conservation and maintenance concerns.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-608 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Public Art Initiative Program|Section 4-608 - Ownership and Maintenance of Artwork

    (a)    All artwork funded by the Program is the property of the Commission.    (b)    In cooperation with the Department of General Services, the Commission is responsible for the inventory, maintenance, and preservation of all artwork acquired through the Program.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 7 - Arts and Entertainment Districts|Section 4-701 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Artistic work” means an original and creative work that:        (1)    is created, written, composed, or executed; and        (2)    falls into one of the following categories:            (i)    a book or other writing;            (ii)    a play or performance of a play;            (iii)    a musical composition or the performance of a musical composition;            (iv)    a painting or other picture;            (v)    a sculpture;            (vi)    traditional or fine crafts;            (vii)    the creation of a film or the acting within a film;            (viii)    the creation of a dance or the performance of a dance;            (ix)    the creation of original jewelry, clothing, or design; or            (x)    any other product generated as a result of a work listed in items (i) through (ix) of this paragraph.    (c)    “Arts and entertainment district” means a developed district of public and private uses that:        (1)    is distinguished by physical and cultural resources that play a vital role in the life and development of the community and contribute to the public through interpretive, educational, and recreational uses; and        (2)    ranges in size from a portion of a political subdivision to a regional district with a special coherence.    (d)    “Arts and entertainment enterprise” means a for–profit or nonprofit entity dedicated to visual or performing arts.    (e)    “Political subdivision” means a county or municipal corporation.    (f)    “Qualifying residing artist” means an individual who:        (1)    owns or rents residential real property in the State;        (2)    conducts a business in any arts and entertainment district; and        (3)    derives income from the sale or performance within any arts and entertainment district of an artistic work that the individual wrote, composed, or executed, either alone or with others, in any arts and entertainment district.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 7 - Arts and Entertainment Districts|Section 4-702 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle does not apply to:        (1)    the creation or execution of artistic work for industry–oriented or industry–related production; or        (2)    tailoring services, clothing alteration, or jewelry repair.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 7 - Arts and Entertainment Districts|Section 4-703 - Application

    (a)    The following political subdivisions may apply to the Secretary to designate an arts and entertainment district:        (1)    a political subdivision for an area within that political subdivision;        (2)    with the prior consent of the municipal corporation, a county, on its own behalf or 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 by regulation;        (2)    contain sufficient information to allow the Secretary to determine if the proposed district qualifies under §§ 4-701(c) and 4-704(a) of this subtitle; and        (3)    be submitted for a political subdivision by its chief elected officer or, if none, its governing body.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 7 - Arts and Entertainment Districts|Section 4-704 - Designation

    (a)    The Secretary may designate an area as an arts and entertainment district only if the area is a contiguous geographic area that is wholly within:        (1)    a priority funding area as provided under § 5–7B–02 of the State Finance and Procurement Article; or        (2)    a qualified opportunity zone designated under § 1400Z–1 of the Internal Revenue Code in Allegany County, Garrett County, Somerset County, or Wicomico County.    (b)    (1)    Within 60 days after a submission date, the Secretary may designate one or more arts and entertainment districts from among the areas in the applications timely submitted.        (2)    A county may not receive more than one arts and entertainment district designation in a calendar year.    (c)    The designation of the Secretary is final.    (d)    At any time, a political subdivision may reapply to the Secretary to designate as an arts and entertainment district an area that is not so designated.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-705 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 7 - Arts and Entertainment Districts|Section 4-705 - Expansion; Establishment in Queen Anne's County

    (a)    A political subdivision may apply to the Secretary to expand an existing arts and entertainment district in the same manner as the political subdivision would apply to designate a new arts and entertainment district.    (b)    (1)    Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section and § 4–704(a) of this subtitle, in Queen Anne’s County, the governing body may establish an arts and entertainment district composed of noncontiguous areas in the county, including noncontiguous areas within a municipal corporation in the county, subject to the Secretary’s designation of the district as an arts and entertainment district in the county.        (2)    In applying for the establishment of an arts and entertainment district in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Queen Anne’s County governing body shall comply with the provisions of § 4–703 of this subtitle.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-706 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 7 - Arts and Entertainment Districts|Section 4-706 - Tax Status

    (a)    In an arts and entertainment district:        (1)    each qualifying residing artist is eligible for the income tax subtraction modification under § 10-207(v) of the Tax - General Article;        (2)    the property tax credit under § 9-240 of the Tax - Property Article applies; and        (3)    the exemption from the admissions and amusement tax under § 4-104 of the Tax - General Article applies.    (b)    (1)    On or before July 1 preceding the effective date of its establishment, the Secretary shall notify the Comptroller that an arts and entertainment district is established.        (2)    The subtraction modification under § 10-207(v) of the Tax - General Article applies to each taxable year beginning after December 31 of the year in which the Secretary provides the notice required by paragraph (1) of this subsection.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-707 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 7 - Arts and Entertainment Districts|Section 4-707 - Regulations

    The Secretary shall adopt regulations on application procedures and criteria to designate arts and entertainment districts.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 8 - Special Fund for Preservation of Cultural Arts in Maryland|Section 4-801 - Special Fund for Preservation of Cultural Arts in Maryland

    (a)    In this section, “Fund” means the Special Fund for Preservation of Cultural Arts in Maryland.    (b)    There is a Special Fund for Preservation of Cultural Arts in Maryland.    (c)    The purpose of the Fund is to provide supplemental grants to cultural arts organizations in the State that qualify for general operating support grants from the Maryland State Arts Council.    (d)    The Secretary of Commerce shall administer the Fund.    (e)    (1)    The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 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.    (f)    The Fund consists of:        (1)    revenue distributed to the Fund under § 2–202(a)(1)(ii) of the Tax – General Article; and        (2)    any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.    (g)    The Fund shall be used to provide supplemental grants for operating and programmatic improvements that strengthen the organizational capacity and financial stability of cultural arts organizations in the State that qualify for general operating support grants from the Maryland State Arts Council.    (h)    (1)    The State Treasurer shall invest the money of 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.    (i)    For each appropriation to the Fund, the Governor may:        (1)    include the funds in the State budget subject to appropriation by the General Assembly; or        (2)    transfer the funds by budget amendment from the Fund to the expenditure account of the Maryland State Arts Council.    (j)    Supplemental grants made from the Fund are supplemental to and may not take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for qualifying organizations.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 5-101 - Duty of Department; Local Strategic Plans

    (a)    The Department shall administer the State’s economic development and growth funds to facilitate the attraction, creation, expansion, and retention of businesses and jobs in the State.    (b)    The Department shall encourage local governments to develop, and assist local governments in developing, strategic plans for economic development.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 5-102 - Programs and Funds Administered by the Department

    The Department shall administer the State’s economic development and financial assistance programs and funds including:        (1)    the BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone Program, under Subtitle 13 of this title;        (2)    the Enterprise Fund, under Subtitle 6 of this title;        (3)    the Enterprise Zones Program, under Subtitle 7 of this title;        (4)    the Make Office Vacancies Extinct Program, under Subtitle 15 of this title;        (5)    the Maryland Economic Adjustment Fund, under Subtitle 2 of this title;        (6)    the Maryland Economic Development Assistance Authority and Fund, under Subtitle 3 of this title;        (7)    the Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority, under Subtitle 4 of this title;        (8)    the Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority, under Subtitle 5 of this title;        (9)    the Appalachian Regional Development Program, under Title 13, Subtitle 1 of this article;        (10)    jointly with the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Community Development Block Grant for Economic Development;        (11)    the Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Zone Program under Subtitle 14 of this title; and        (12)    any other programs or funds designated by statute, the Governor, or the Secretary.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 5-103 - Transfer of Funds

    (a)    This section applies notwithstanding any other law.    (b)    Subject to subsections (d) and (e) of this section, the Secretary may transfer money among any of the accounts that are:        (1)    in the Department or subject to its control; and        (2)    used to provide financial support of any kind.    (c)    Subject to subsections (d) and (e) of this section, the Secretary may transfer money to the Economic Development Opportunities Program Account established under § 7–314 of the State Finance and Procurement Article from any of the accounts that are:        (1)    in the Department or subject to its control; and        (2)    used to provide financial support of any kind.    (d)    A transfer under this section from the Industrial Development Fund shall comply with § 5-432 of this title.    (e)    A transfer under this section shall comply with the amendment process for appropriations established by § 7-209 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 5-104 - Specialized Small Business Investment Companies

    (a)    The Secretary may:        (1)    invest in a specialized small business investment company created in accordance with the federal Small Business Investment Act of 1958; and        (2)    to the extent allowed by federal law, do anything necessary or convenient to fully participate in the formation and operation of a specialized small business investment company.    (b)    Notwithstanding any other law, the Secretary may use money to finance a specialized small business investment company from accounts within:        (1)    the Enterprise Fund established under Subtitle 6 of this title; and        (2)    the Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority established under Subtitle 5 of this title.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 5-105 - Focus Areas, Enterprise Zones, and Brac Zones

    When deciding whether to provide financial assistance for a business project, the Department shall consider whether the project will be located:        (1)    in an enterprise zone or a focus area as designated under Subtitle 7 of this title; or        (2)    in a BRAC Revitalization and Incentive Zone as designated under Subtitle 13 of this title.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 5-106 - Contact for Military Installation Realignment and Closure

    The Secretary shall designate a unit in the Department to be the single contact for issues relating to realignment and closure of military installations in the State.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 5-107 - Protection of Interest of Department

    The Department may take all reasonable actions to protect the interests of the Department in its investments, collateral, loans, grants, and other property or interests relating to financing transactions, including expending funds from its general and special funds to acquire, dispose of, operate, protect, enhance, or maintain collateral or liens.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Economic Adjustment Fund|Section 5-201 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Fund” means the Maryland Economic Adjustment Fund.    (c)    (1)    “Working capital” means money for current operations of a business.        (2)    “Working capital” includes money for supplies, materials, labor, equipment, rent, software, marketing, insurance, and fees for professional services.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Economic Adjustment Fund|Section 5-202 - Approval of Financial Assistance From Fund

    (a)    Financial assistance from the Fund may be approved by the Secretary or the Secretary’s designee.    (b)    The exercise by the Department of the powers granted under this subtitle is the performance of an essential governmental function.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Economic Adjustment Fund|Section 5-204 - Regulations

    The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Economic Adjustment Fund|Section 5-205 - Loan -- Application

    (a)    An applicant for a loan under this subtitle shall submit to the Department an application on the form that the Department requires.    (b)    The application shall include:        (1)    a detailed strategic business plan;        (2)    the amount of money required for the activities described in the strategic business plan;        (3)    the money available to the applicant without financial assistance from the Department;        (4)    the amount of financial assistance requested from the Department;        (5)    information relating to the financial status of the applicant, including, if applicable:            (i)    a current balance sheet;            (ii)    a profit and loss statement; and            (iii)    credit references; and        (6)    any other relevant information that the Department requests.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  5-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Economic Adjustment Fund|Section 5-206 - Loan -- Terms and Conditions

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the Department may set the terms and conditions for loans and grants made under this subtitle.    (b)    The Department shall:        (1)    determine whether to approve loan requests from qualified applicants for loans under this subtitle;        (2)    set the terms and conditions for loans made under this subtitle; and        (3)    determine that the applicant was unable to obtain the financing necessary for the activities on affordable terms through the normal lending channels.    (c)    The maximum amount of a loan made with money from the Economic Development Administration of the United States Department of Commerce may not exceed the limit it sets by regulation.    (d)    The proceeds of a loan may be used for working capital, equipment, furnishings, fixtures, or the construction, rehabilitation, or purchase of real property for the activities that the Department approves.    (e)    The Department may authorize a flexible repayment schedule for a loan under this subtitle.