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<section article="gec" article_name="Economic Development" number="5-348" title_number="5" title_name="Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Maryland Economic Development Assistance Authority and Fund">
  <level label="a">
    <text>The proceeds of a child care special loan may be used:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>to assist the applicant in meeting applicable State and local child care standards;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>to pay for minor renovations, and to upgrade child care facilities, to ensure that applicants meet State and local child care standards; or</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>to purchase and install equipment and furniture, including equipment needed to accommodate children with special needs.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, the proceeds of a child care special loan may not be used:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>to purchase or improve land; or</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>to purchase, construct, or improve a building or facility.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
</section>
