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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 05.13.01.05" title_num="05" subtitle_num="13" chapter_num="01" heading="Eligible Uses.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Financial assistance may be used for:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Loans or grants for project development costs including, but not limited to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The acquisition of:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Land;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Structures;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Equipment; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Furnishings which are or will be a part of a project;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Construction;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Reconstruction;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Rehabilitation;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Reasonable fees, as determined by the Program, for:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Architectural services;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Engineering services;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Legal services; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Other special services acceptable to the Program;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Special studies such as:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Market and feasibility studies;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Property appraisals;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Test borings;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Flood plain studies;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(v)">
          <text>Critical area or wetland assessments; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vi)">
          <text>Other studies acceptable to the Department;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Site preparation;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>Environmental audits;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(i)">
        <text>Essential operating costs, which are related to an activity necessary to the operation of a project, including:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Working capital;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Occupancy expenses, such as taxes, rent, tenant buildup of leased space, and inventory;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Development costs; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Business expenses;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(j)">
        <text>Acquisition of machinery and equipment necessary to the operation of an enterprise;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(k)">
        <text>Indemnity and surety bonds;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(l)">
        <text>Premiums for hazard, liability, title, and mortgage insurance;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(m)">
        <text>Necessary fees, licenses, and permits related to construction, project review, and approval;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(n)">
        <text>Necessary studies, surveys, plans, and specifications;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(o)">
        <text>Payment and performance bonds;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(p)">
        <text>Relocation expenses; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(q)">
        <text>Other necessary costs and fees acceptable to the Department;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Assurances, guarantees, or any other form of credit enhancement;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Reduction in the principal obligation of or rate of interest payable on a loan or portion of a loan;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Prepayment of interest on a subordinate or superior loan or portion of a loan; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Fees charged by the Department.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Financial assistance may not be made available for any of the following businesses as a principal use of a project:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Adult bookstore, adult video shop, or other adult entertainment facility;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Check cashing facility;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Gambling facility;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Gun shop;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Liquor store;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Massage parlor;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Pawn shop;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Tanning salon; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Tattoo parlor.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Financial assistance may not be made available for the furtherance of sectarian religious instruction, or in connection with the design, acquisition, or construction of any building used or to be used as a place of sectarian religious worship or instruction, or in connection with any program or department of divinity for any religious denomination, including but not limited to religious services, religious instruction, or other activities that have an explicitly religious content. A project is not eligible for financial assistance under the Program if all or any part of the project includes these activities.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>