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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 24.05.24.05" title_num="24" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="24" heading="Eligible Business Activities.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>To qualify for a tax credit, a qualified business entity shall establish or expand a business facility in the State that is primarily engaged in one or more of the following qualifying activities:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Manufacturing;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Mining;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Transportation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Communications;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Filmmaking;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Resort/recreational business (excluding adult entertainment);</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Agriculture;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Forestry;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Fishing;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>Research, development, or testing;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>Biotechnology;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(12)">
      <text>Computer programming, information technology, or other computer-related services;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(13)">
      <text>Central financial, real estate, or insurance services;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(14)">
      <text>The operation of central administrative offices or a company headquarters;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(15)">
      <text>A public utility;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(16)">
      <text>Warehousing; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(17)">
      <text>Business services.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>In determining whether a business facility is engaged in a qualifying activity, the Department may consider the definitions set forth in the U.S. Office of Management and Budget's Standard North American Industrial Classification Manual.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>