Md. Code, Economic Development § 5-553
This is the official text of Md. Code, Economic Development § 5-553, part of Maryland’s Code, Economic Development — governs the state's economic development programs.
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§5–553.
Official statutory text
The Authority may:
(1) provide equity participation financing to help socially or economically disadvantaged individuals in the State create and develop small businesses and acquire existing businesses;
(2) buy, hold, and sell qualified securities;
(3) prepare, publish, and distribute technical studies, reports, and other materials with or without charge; and
(4) provide and pay for advisory services and technical assistance that are necessary or desirable to carry out the Program.
(1) provide equity participation financing to help socially or economically disadvantaged individuals in the State create and develop small businesses and acquire existing businesses;
(2) buy, hold, and sell qualified securities;
(3) prepare, publish, and distribute technical studies, reports, and other materials with or without charge; and
(4) provide and pay for advisory services and technical assistance that are necessary or desirable to carry out the Program.
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