Md. Code, Economic Development § 5-446
This is the official text of Md. Code, Economic Development § 5-446, part of Maryland’s Code, Economic Development — governs the state's economic development programs.
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§5–446.
Official statutory text
(a) In awarding financial assistance under this subtitle for an energy project, the Authority shall consider whether the energy project would:
(1) reduce the consumption of petroleum and other energy sources;
(2) increase the energy supply available in the State;
(3) increase employment and economic activity in the State;
(4) use sound technology and be economically feasible;
(5) minimize harm to the environment; and
(6) make the most use of federal financial assistance programs for energy projects.
(b) The Authority shall:
(1) promote programs of financial assistance for energy projects established under this subtitle;
(2) inform consumers, the private sector, and financial institutions about these programs and actively seek their participation;
(3) develop and disseminate descriptions of its programs of financial assistance for energy projects; and
(4) serve as a clearinghouse for information on federal and State programs of financial assistance for energy projects.
(1) reduce the consumption of petroleum and other energy sources;
(2) increase the energy supply available in the State;
(3) increase employment and economic activity in the State;
(4) use sound technology and be economically feasible;
(5) minimize harm to the environment; and
(6) make the most use of federal financial assistance programs for energy projects.
(b) The Authority shall:
(1) promote programs of financial assistance for energy projects established under this subtitle;
(2) inform consumers, the private sector, and financial institutions about these programs and actively seek their participation;
(3) develop and disseminate descriptions of its programs of financial assistance for energy projects; and
(4) serve as a clearinghouse for information on federal and State programs of financial assistance for energy projects.
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