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Regulation .03 Definitions.

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A.
In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B.
Terms Defined.
(1)
“Credit year” means the taxable year for which a qualified Health Enterprise Zone practitioner claims a Health Enterprise Zone tax credit.
(2)
“Department” means the Maryland Department of Health.
(3)
“Health Enterprise Zone” has the meaning stated in Health-General Article, §20-1401(e), Annotated Code of Maryland.
(4)
“Health Enterprise Zone employer” means a Health Enterprise Zone practitioner, a for-profit entity, or a nonprofit entity that employs qualified employees and provides health care services in a Health Enterprise Zone.
(5)
“Health Enterprise Zone practitioner” means a health care practitioner who:
(a)
Is licensed or certified under the Health Occupations Article; and
(b)
Provides one or more of the following services in a Health Enterprise Zone:
(i)
Primary care, including obstetrics, gynecological services, pediatric services, or geriatric services;
(ii)
Behavioral health services, including mental health or alcohol and substance abuse services; or
(iii)
Dental services.
(6)
“Hiring tax credit” means the Health Enterprise Zone tax credit set forth under Tax-General Article, §10-731(d)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland.
(7)
“Income tax credit” means the Health Enterprise Zone tax credit set forth under Tax-General Article, §10-731(d)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland.
(8)
“Qualified employee” means a Health Enterprise Zone practitioner, community health worker, or interpreter who:
(a)
Provides direct support to a Health Enterprise Zone practitioner; and
(b)
Expands access to services in a Health Enterprise Zone.
(9)
Qualified Position.
(a)
“Qualified position” means a qualified employee position that:
(i)
Pays at least 150 percent of the federal minimum wage;
(ii)
Is full-time and of indefinite duration;
(iii)
Is located in a Health Enterprise Zone;
(iv)
Is newly created as a result of the establishment of, or expansion of services in, a Health Enterprise Zone; and
(v)
Is filled.
(b)
“Qualified position” does not include a position that is filled for a period of less than 12 months.
(10)
“Secretary” means the Secretary of Health or the Secretary’s designee.