# Economic Development (GEC)

## Title 5. Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs

### Subtitle 7. Enterprise Zones

#### Section 5-709

(a)

  (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, an area designated as a transit-oriented development under Sec. 7-101 of the Transportation Article before October 1, 2026, 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 is eligible to automatically be designated as an enterprise zone under the provisions of this subtitle notwithstanding the limit on the number of enterprise zones that the Secretary may designate under Sec. 5-704(b) of this subtitle.

  (2) The local government or multicounty agency with land use and planning responsibility for the area that requested the area be designated as a transit-oriented development may elect, by ordinance, resolution, or similar action, to designate the area as an enterprise zone.

(b)

  (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, an area designated as a transit-oriented development under Sec. 7-101 of the Transportation Article on or after October 1, 2026, 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 shall automatically be designated as an enterprise zone notwithstanding the limit on the number of enterprise zones that the Secretary may designate under Sec. 5-704(b) of this subtitle.

  (2)

    (i) At the time a transit-oriented development area is designated, the local government or multicounty agency with land use and planning responsibility for the area that requested the area be designated as a transit-oriented development may elect not to designate the area as an enterprise zone.

    (ii) An election made under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall be done, in writing, to the Sustainable Growth Subcabinet established under Sec. 9-1403 of the State Government Article.

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