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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 05.13.01.02" title_num="05" subtitle_num="13" chapter_num="01" heading="Objectives.">
  <text>The purposes of the Program as set forth in the Act are:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In priority funding areas or eligible opportunity zones, to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Help develop, redevelop, or expand small businesses and microenterprises;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Stimulate investment by the private sector;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Invest in revitalization projects for small businesses and microenterprises; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Stimulate political subdivisions to participate in developing and expanding small businesses and microenterprises; and</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>In food deserts or parts of priority funding areas or eligible opportunity zones that serve food deserts, to help create small businesses and other food–related enterprises that provide fresh fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods to residents in the food desert.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>