2013 Maryland Code
ENVIRONMENT
§ 2-804 - Regulations

(a) Authorized. -- The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.

(b) Procedures and criteria for awarding loan. --

(1) The regulations adopted under this subtitle shall establish application procedures and criteria for the award of a loan under this subtitle.

(2) The criteria shall provide a basis for the priority ranking of projects, and shall include:

(i) The financial capacity and fiscal accountability of the applicant;

(ii) The location of the small business facility and the degree to which the facility contributes to nonattainment of ambient air quality standards in the area;

(iii) Previous efforts expended to correct any existing air pollution problem and to maintain compliance with State and federal regulations related to air pollution;

(iv) Measures to assure accountability for all funds awarded under this subtitle; and

(v) Any other criteria that the Secretary considers appropriate.

(c) Compliance with requirements. -- The regulations adopted under this subtitle shall require the recipient of a loan under this subtitle to provide the Department with documentation that the proceeds of the loan were applied in accordance with § 2-803 of this subtitle and the loan agreement.