Section 2-805 - Conditions of agreements; limitations; disposition of proceeds. - Maryland Statutes

§ 2-805. Conditions of agreements; limitations; disposition of proceeds.
 

(a)  Conditions of agreements.-  

(1) A loan agreement under this subtitle shall contain those conditions that the Secretary requires by regulation to achieve the purposes of this subtitle and to protect the interests of the State. 

(2) A loan agreement under this subtitle shall contain provisions that authorize the Secretary to recall the loan and require that any amount of financial assistance provided under this subtitle be returned to the State under terms established by the Secretary, if the Secretary determines that: 

(i) The recipient of a loan under this subtitle fails to remain in compliance with any law or regulation governing the installation, operation, or use of capital equipment financed by the loan and subject to requirements under this title; or 

(ii) The proceeds of a loan provided under this subtitle have been used for a purpose other than one authorized under this subtitle. 

(3) Any funds returned to the State under this subsection shall be credited to the Small Business Pollution Compliance Loan Fund. 

(b)  Limitations on loans.- A loan extended under this subtitle: 

(1) May not exceed $50,000 for any one upgrade or replacement; 

(2) Shall bear at least the same rate of interest as the most recent State general obligation bond sale preceding the date of approval by the Board of Public Works; and 

(3) Shall be repaid in full in a term not to exceed 15 years in accordance with the provisions of the loan agreement. 

(c)  Maximum amount per year.- The aggregate amount of all loans awarded under this subtitle to a single applicant in any calendar year may not exceed $100,000, unless the Secretary determines that extraordinary circumstances exist. 

(d)  Disposition of proceeds.- The proceeds of a loan awarded under this subtitle may be applied to the costs of developing plans and specifications, equipment, installation, and construction related to the upgrading and replacing of capital equipment of a small business facility to comply with air emission standards. 
 

[1998, ch. 545.]