§ 11-217. Research and development purpose

MD Tax-Gen Code § 11-217 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    (1)    In this section, “research and development” means:

(i)    basic and applied research in the sciences and engineering; and

(ii)    the design, development, and governmentally required pre-market testing of prototypes, products, and processes.

(2)    “Research and development” does not include:

(i)    market research;

(ii)    research in the social sciences or psychology and other nontechnical activities;

(iii)    routine product testing;

(iv)    sales services; or

(v)    technical and nontechnical services.

(b)    The sales and use tax does not apply to a sale of tangible personal property for use or consumption in research and development.