# Economic Development (GEC)

## Title 5. Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs

### Subtitle 3. Maryland Economic Development Assistance Authority and Fund

#### Section 5-302

Assistance for a Tier I county project is available to a Tier I county under this subtitle only if:

(1) the county has developed a local strategic plan for economic development in consultation with the municipal corporations located in the county, if any;

(2) the county has submitted the plan to the Secretary for approval; and

(3) the Secretary has approved the plan.

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