Section 11-217 - Research and development purpose. - Maryland Statutes

§ 11-217. Research and development purpose.
 

(a)  "Research and development" defined.-  

(1) In this section, "research and development" means: 

(i) basic and applied research in the sciences and engineering; and 

(ii) the design, development, and governmentally required pre-market testing of prototypes, products, and processes. 

(2) "Research and development" does not include: 

(i) market research; 

(ii) research in the social sciences or psychology and other nontechnical activities; 

(iii) routine product testing; 

(iv) sales services; or 

(v) technical and nontechnical services. 

(b)  Exemption.- The sales and use tax does not apply to a sale of tangible personal property for use or consumption in research and development. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 81, §§ 324, 326, 375; 1988, ch. 2, § 1; ch. 337, § 1; 1989 ch. 696; 1990, ch. 6, § 2; 1993, ch. 401.]