# Economic Development (GEC)

## Title 10. Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities

### Subtitle 4. Maryland Technology Development Corporation

#### Section 10-439

(a) A person may not purchase, sell, transfer, or obtain any material donated in accordance with Sec. 10-438 of this subtitle for valuable consideration.

(b) A person may not give valuable consideration to another to encourage the production of material donated in accordance with Sec. 10-438 of this subtitle for the sole purpose of medical research.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $50,000 or both.

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Md. Code Ann., Econ. Dev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)