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<section article="gec" article_name="Economic Development" number="10-4C-01" effective_note="EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 322 OF 2022" title_number="10" title_name="Statewide Development Resources and Revenue Authorities" subtitle_number="4C" subtitle_name="Maryland Makerspace Initiative Program">
  <level label="a">
    <text>In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>“Board” has the meaning stated in § 10–401 of this title.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="c">
    <text>“Corporation” has the meaning stated in § 10–401 of this title.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="d">
    <text>“Financial assistance” means a grant, a loan, or similar assistance.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="e">
    <text>“Fund” means the Maryland Makerspace Initiative Fund.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="f">
    <text>“Makerspace” means a community space that:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>provides access to tools, technology, and knowledge for learners and entrepreneurs;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>results in the prototyping or creation of physical goods; and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>supports the development of educational opportunities for personal growth, workforce training, and early–stage business ventures.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="g">
    <text>“Program” means the Maryland Makerspace Initiative Program.</text>
  </level>
</section>
