§ 5-1401. Definitions.

MD Econ Dev Code § 5-1401 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)    “Area” means a geographic area in one or more political subdivisions in the State described by a closed perimeter boundary.

(c)    “Nonprofit organization” means an organization that is exempt or eligible for exemption from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(d)    “Qualified institution” means an entity that is designated as a qualified institution under § 5–1403 of this subtitle and may include:

(1)    a regional higher education center as defined under § 10–101 of the Education Article;

(2)    an institution of higher education as defined under § 10–101 of the Education Article; or

(3)    a nonprofit organization that is affiliated with a federal agency.

(e)    “RISE zone” means a geographic area in immediate proximity to a qualified institution that is targeted for increased economic and community development that meets the requirements of § 5–1404 of this subtitle and is designated as a Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise zone by the Secretary under § 5–1404 of this subtitle.