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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 05.13.06.07" title_num="05" subtitle_num="13" chapter_num="06" heading="Eligible Projects.">
  <text>In order to be eligible for financial assistance, a project shall satisfy the following requirements:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The project is in a food desert;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The project will provide fresh fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods to residents in food deserts;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The project has a commitment of monies from private, local, or federal funds so that upon receipt of financial assistance under the Program there will be adequate funding to assure completion of the project;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>As determined by the Department, the project is not feasible but for the financial assistance from the Program and the financial assistance requested is the least amount of money necessary to complete the project;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The financial assistance from all State government sources, including but not limited to the Program, may not exceed 50 percent of total project costs;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>The project is ready to proceed upon receipt of financial assistance under the Program;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Each local jurisdiction in which the project is located has adopted a local resolution, or its authorized designee has delivered a letter to the Program, expressing support for the project;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>The operating income and expenses projected for the project show income sufficient, in the sole discretion of the Department, to repay on schedule any loans authorized or guaranteed by the Program; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>Upon completion, the project will be in compliance with all applicable zoning requirements and standards as well as the applicable building code of the local jurisdiction in which the project is located.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>