# Economic Development (GEC)

## Title 5. Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs

### Subtitle 7. Enterprise Zones

#### Section 5-701

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Area" means a geographic area in one or more political subdivisions in the State described by a closed perimeter boundary.

(c) "Business entity" means a person that operates or conducts a trade or business.

(d) "Enterprise zone" means an area:

  (1) that meets the requirements of Sec. 5-704(a) of this subtitle and is designated as an enterprise zone by the Secretary under Sec. 5-704(b) of this subtitle;

  (2)

    (i) designated as a transit-oriented development under Sec. 7-101 of the Transportation Article;

    (ii) that is served by a rail transit station that receives at least hourly service on average from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; and

    (iii) designated as an enterprise zone in accordance with Sec. 5-709 of this subtitle;

  (3) designated as an enterprise zone by the United States government under 42 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 11501 through 11505; or

  (4) designated as an empowerment zone or enterprise community by the United States government under 26 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 1391 through 1397F.

(e) "Focus area" means an area that meets the requirements of Sec. 5-706 of this subtitle and is designated as a focus area by the Secretary under Sec. 5-706 of this subtitle.

(f) "Political subdivision" means a county or municipal corporation.

(g) "Submission date" means April 15 or October 15.

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