Md. Code, Economic Development § 5-453
This is the official text of Md. Code, Economic Development § 5-453, part of Maryland’s Code, Economic Development — governs the state's economic development programs.
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§5–453.
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(a) The purpose of the Program is to stimulate economic and employment growth in rural areas of the State with high unemployment.
(b) (1) The Program shall assist eligible businesses to obtain a loan at below market rates.
(2) An eligible business may use a Program loan to acquire land, buildings, and equipment.
(3) An acquisition made by an eligible business with a Program loan shall be used to create or retain employment opportunities in a rural area.
(b) (1) The Program shall assist eligible businesses to obtain a loan at below market rates.
(2) An eligible business may use a Program loan to acquire land, buildings, and equipment.
(3) An acquisition made by an eligible business with a Program loan shall be used to create or retain employment opportunities in a rural area.
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