(a) In this section, “investment”, “qualified investor”, and “qualified Maryland biotechnology company” have the meanings stated in § 10–725 of the Tax – General Article.
(b) For a qualified opportunity fund that is a qualified investor in a qualified Maryland biotechnology company under § 10–725 of the Tax – General Article, if the qualified Maryland biotechnology company, on or after March 1, 2018, is newly established in or expands into an opportunity zone:
(1) the Level 1 opportunity zone enhancement is 65% of the investment in a qualified Maryland biotechnology company in any county, not to exceed $575,000; and
(2) the Level 2 opportunity zone enhancement is 75% of the investment in the qualified Maryland biotechnology company in any county, not to exceed $750,000.
(c) The enhanced tax credit percentages and maximums authorized under subsection (b) of this section are in substitution for and not in addition to the percentages and maximums under § 10–725(d) of the Tax – General Article.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce
Title 6 - Economic Development Tax Incentives
Subtitle 10 - Opportunity Zone Enhancement Program
Section 6-1002 - Program Established
Section 6-1003 - Revitalization Area Credit
Section 6-1004 - One Maryland Project Tax Credit
Section 6-1005 - Income Tax Credit for Wages Paid in an Enterprise Zone
Section 6-1006 - Qualified Investor Tax Credit -- Biotechnology Companies
Section 6-1007 - Qualified Investor Tax Credit -- Technology Companies
Section 6-1008 - More Jobs for Marylanders Program Tax Credit