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MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  6-618 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 6 - Economic Development Tax Incentives|Subtitle 6 - Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Program|Part IV - Distributions From the Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Fund|Section 6-618 - General Consideration

    (a)    Except as provided in § 6–619 of this subtitle, the Authority shall make available no more than 25% of cumulative program funds  from the Fund to a single nonprofit institution of higher education to match qualified donations.    (b)    A nonprofit institution of higher education seeking a distribution of matching funds from the Fund shall first obtain qualified donations in an amount equal to the amount of matching funds requested for distribution and shall submit a request to the Authority.    (c)    The request shall include:        (1)    the amount requested for distribution to the nonprofit institution of higher education in accordance with subsection (a) of this section;        (2)    the amount of qualified donations designated for use in requesting the distribution of matching funds from the Fund;        (3)    an explanation of how the proposed use satisfies the criteria for eligible uses of endowment proceeds under § 6–614 of this subtitle;        (4)    an explanation of how the proposed use of the endowment proceeds furthers the purposes of this subtitle and addresses the research needs of the institution as identified in the research plan; and        (5)    a designation of the applicable research endowment into which the requested matching funds are to be deposited.    (d)    The Authority shall review each request for distribution of matching funds from the Fund for compliance with the provisions of this subtitle and Department regulations.    (e)    If the Authority approves the request of a nonprofit institution of higher education, the Authority shall distribute matching funds to the applicable research endowment in an amount equal to the amount of qualified donations.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  6-619 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 6 - Economic Development Tax Incentives|Subtitle 6 - Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Program|Part IV - Distributions From the Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Fund|Section 6-619 - Deposit of Qualified Donations and Allocated Funds

    (a)    Within 90 days after approval by the Authority of a request for matching funds under § 6–618 of this subtitle, each nonprofit institution of higher education shall deposit an amount of qualified donations equal to or greater than the total amount of funds allocated for distribution to the nonprofit institution of higher education in accordance with § 6–618 of this subtitle.    (b)    If a nonprofit institution of higher education fails to have deposited into its research endowments the required amount of qualified donations as required under subsection (a) of this section, any portion of the funds allocated to the institution that has not been distributed shall be reallocated to another nonprofit institution of higher education in accordance with this subtitle.    (c)    (1)    This subsection applies to a nonprofit institution of higher education that anticipates that the institution will not receive the entire amount of a qualified donation on which the institution intends to rely for purposes of requesting matching funds from the Authority before the end of the fiscal year in which the research endowment plan is approved.        (2)    Except for the type of funds set forth in § 6–613(c)(2), (3), and (4) of this subtitle, a nonprofit institution of higher education may deposit available funds from other sources within the nonprofit institution of higher education into the research endowment for purposes of satisfying the 90–day deposit requirement in subsection (a) of this section if the nonprofit institution of higher education has disclosed the following information in the research endowment plan approved by the Authority:            (i)    the intent of the nonprofit institution of higher education to rely on the other funds;            (ii)    the source of the other funds; and            (iii)    other information the Authority may have requested regarding other funds at the time of its consideration of the approved research endowment plan.    (d)    If the Authority fails to allocate the funds in the Fund under this subtitle and a nonprofit institution of higher education has previously received 25% of cumulative program funds from the Fund, the Authority may distribute additional funds to the nonprofit institution in accordance with this subtitle.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  6-622 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 6 - Economic Development Tax Incentives|Subtitle 6 - Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Program|Part V - Miscellaneous|Section 6-622 - Administration; Regulations

    The Department shall administer this subtitle and shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  6-623 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 6 - Economic Development Tax Incentives|Subtitle 6 - Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Program|Part V - Miscellaneous|Section 6-623 - Reports

    (a)    (1)    On or before January 1, 2016, and January 1 of each subsequent year, the Department shall submit a report on the implementation of the Program to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee.        (2)    The Department shall publish the report on the Department’s website in a publicly available format.        (3)    The report published on the website may not include any proprietary or confidential information.    (b)    The report shall include, with respect to each nonprofit institution of higher education that has received an allocation of funds from the Fund:        (1)    the name and address of the institution;        (2)    the names of the individuals making decisions on behalf of the institution regarding expenditure of the funds allocated;        (3)    the amount of funds received during the previous fiscal year;        (4)    the cumulative amount of funds received; and        (5)    the amount of funds remaining unspent at the end of the previous fiscal year.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Part I - General Provisions|Section 10-302 - Construction of Subtitle

    (a)    This subtitle is necessary for the welfare of the State and its residents and shall be construed liberally to accomplish its purposes.    (b)    This subtitle:        (1)    is supplemental authorization and is in addition to the powers conferred by other laws; and        (2)    does not derogate any powers.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Part I - General Provisions|Section 10-303 - Legislative Findings; Purposes

    (a)    The General Assembly finds that, for the benefit of the people of the State, the increase of their commerce, welfare, and prosperity, and the improvement of their health and living conditions:        (1)    it is essential that:            (i)    people have the fullest opportunity to learn and to develop intellectual capacities;            (ii)    educational institutions in the State have the appropriate means to assist people in achieving required levels of learning and development of intellectual capacities;            (iii)    health care institutions in the State have appropriate means to expand and establish hospitals and other related health care facilities; and            (iv)    educational institutions and health care institutions in the State are able to finance projects at the least cost to their users;        (2)    existing facilities for education and health care and existing financing vehicles available to these institutions are insufficient to meet these needs; and        (3)    these institutions are not able with present means to improve and adequately finance sufficient facilities, in order to provide the facilities at the least cost to their users.    (b)    The purposes of the Authority are to:        (1)    assist educational institutions and health care institutions in the acquisition, improvement, and financing of projects; and        (2)    provide assistance that enables educational institutions and health care institutions to finance, at the least cost to their users, the facilities and structures that are needed to accomplish the purposes of this subtitle.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Part II - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Section 10-306 - Established

    (a)    There is a Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority.    (b)    The Authority is a body politic and corporate and is an instrumentality of the State.    (c)    The exercise of a power under this subtitle is the performance of an essential governmental function.    (d)    The exercise of a power under this article is:        (1)    for the benefit of the people of the State;        (2)    to increase their commerce, welfare, and prosperity; and        (3)    to improve their health, education, and living conditions.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Part II - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Section 10-307 - Membership

    (a)    The Authority consists of the following nine members:        (1)    eight residents of the State appointed by the Governor; and        (2)    the Treasurer or a deputy treasurer designated by the Treasurer.    (b)    Each year the Governor shall designate one member as chair and one as vice chair.    (c)    Before taking office, each member shall take an oath to administer the duties of the office faithfully and impartially.    (d)    (1)    The term of an appointed member is 5 years and begins on July 1.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms in effect for members of the Authority on October 1, 2008.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    The Governor shall fill any vacancy for the unexpired term.    (e)    The Governor may remove an appointed member at any time.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Part II - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Section 10-308 - Quorum; Compensation

    (a)    (1)    Five members of the Authority are a quorum.        (2)    The affirmative vote of a majority of members present at a meeting having a quorum is required for the Authority to take any action.        (3)    The Authority may take action under this subtitle by passing a resolution at a regular or special meeting.        (4)    A resolution shall take effect immediately and without being published or posted.    (b)    A member of the Authority:        (1)    may not receive compensation as a member of the Authority; but        (2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Part II - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Section 10-309 - Executive Director

    (a)    (1)    Subject to the approval of the Governor, the Authority shall appoint an Executive Director.        (2)    The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Authority.        (3)    The Authority shall determine the compensation of the Executive Director.        (4)    The Executive Director may not be a member of the Authority.    (b)    Subject to the supervision of the Authority, the Executive Director is the chief administrative officer of the Authority.    (c)    The Executive Director:        (1)    shall keep a record of the proceedings of the Authority; and        (2)    is the custodian of all books and documents filed with the Authority, the records of the Authority, and the seal of the Authority.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Part II - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Section 10-310 - General Counsel

    (a)    (1)    Subject to the approval of the Governor, the Authority may appoint a full-time or part-time General Counsel.        (2)    The General Counsel serves at the pleasure of the Authority.        (3)    The Authority shall determine the compensation of the General Counsel.        (4)    The General Counsel may not be a member of the Authority.    (b)    The General Counsel, if appointed, is the legal advisor to the Authority and, at the direction of the Authority, shall represent the Authority in judicial or other proceedings.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Part II - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Section 10-311 - Officers

    (a)    The Authority may determine the duties of all its officers.    (b)    The Authority may appoint additional officers.    (c)    (1)    Additional officers serve at the pleasure of the Authority.        (2)    The Authority shall determine the compensation of the additional officers.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Part II - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Section 10-312 - Staff

    The Authority may employ professional and other staff and retain engineers, architects, accountants, construction and financial experts, managers, and other professionals that it considers necessary and set their compensation.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Part II - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Section 10-313 - Applicability of Other Laws

    (a)    The Authority shall follow State procedures to obtain, for internal administrative functions, office space, supplies, facilities, materials, equipment, and professional services.    (b)    Each member, the Executive Director, each other officer, and each employee of the Authority shall be covered by a surety bond in accordance with Title 9, Subtitle 17 of the State Government Article.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Part II - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Section 10-314 - Powers -- in General

    (a)    The Authority may:        (1)    adopt bylaws for the conduct of its business;        (2)    sue and be sued;        (3)    adopt a seal;        (4)    maintain an office at a place it designates;        (5)    issue bonds in accordance with this subtitle;        (6)    accept a grant, loan, or other assistance in any form from any public or private source, subject to the provisions of this subtitle;        (7)    charge to and equitably allocate among participating institutions the administrative costs and expenses of carrying out this subtitle; and        (8)    do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly granted by this subtitle.    (b)    (1)    A health care institution may not use any money received from a bond issued by the Authority to match any State loan or grant that is available for improvement of a health care institution.        (2)    The Authority shall comply with the terms and conditions of assistance received in accordance with subsection (a)(6) of this section.    (c)    The Authority may delegate to a member or officer a power granted to the Authority by this subtitle, including the power to execute a bond, certificate, deed, lease, mortgage, agreement, or other document or instrument.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Part II - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Section 10-315 - Powers -- Projects

    (a)    The Authority may:        (1)    (i)    acquire, directly or through a participating institution acting as its agent, by purchase, gift, or devise, any property, franchises, and other interests in land, including submerged land and riparian rights, located in or outside the State, as necessary or convenient to construct, acquire, or operate a project, on terms and at prices the Authority considers reasonable; and            (ii)    take title to the property in the name of the Authority or the participating institution as its designated agent;        (2)    determine the location and character of a project to be financed under this subtitle, or designate a participating institution as its agent to do so;        (3)    directly, or through a participating institution acting as its designated agent, acquire, improve, maintain, operate, lease as lessee or lessor, and regulate a project, and enter into contracts for any of these purposes and for the management of a project;        (4)    fix and collect rates, rentals, fees, and charges for services and facilities that a project provides or makes available;        (5)    directly, or through a participating institution acting as its designated agent, establish rules and regulations for the use of a project;        (6)    mortgage, pledge, or otherwise encumber a project and its site or hold a mortgage or other encumbrance on a project and its site for the benefit of the holders of bonds issued to finance the project; and        (7)    make a loan to a participating institution to:            (i)    improve or acquire a project in accordance with an agreement between the Authority and the participating institution;            (ii)    refinance any part of a project; and            (iii)    refund or repay bonds, mortgages, advances, loans, or other obligations of the participating institution to the Authority, any person, or any unit of federal, State, or local government incurred to finance any part of a project.    (b)    The Authority may undertake a joint project for two or more participating institutions.    (c)    A loan from the Authority to a participating institution under subsection (a)(7)(i) of this section may not exceed the total cost of the project as determined by the participating institution and approved by the Authority.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-316 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Part II - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Section 10-316 - Expenses; Liability

    (a)    Expenses incurred under this subtitle are payable only from money obtained under this subtitle.    (b)    The Authority may not incur a liability in excess of money obtained under this subtitle.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-317 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Part II - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Section 10-317 - Inspection of Public Records

    (a)    (1)    The Executive Director and each other officer authorized by the Authority may:            (i)    allow copies to be made of the minutes and records of the Authority; and            (ii)    certify records under seal showing that the copies are true copies.        (2)    A person may rely on the certified record.    (b)    The records of the Authority are public records subject to reasonable inspection.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-318 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Part II - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Section 10-318 - Audit

    (a)    At least once each year the Authority shall have its books audited by a certified public accountant.    (b)    The Authority shall pay for the cost of the audit from money available to it under this subtitle.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  10-319 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 10 - Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Part II - Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority|Section 10-319 - Annual Report

    (a)    On or before October 1 of each year, the Authority shall report to the Governor on its activities for the preceding fiscal year.    (b)    The report shall include a complete operating and financial statement covering the operations of the Authority during the preceding fiscal year.