1. A. Local Contributions.

   1. (1) A local contribution of cash from or on behalf of the local jurisdiction is required.
   2. (2) The local contribution shall equal or exceed the grant amount.
   3. (3) The local contribution may be derived from private funds or public funds other than State funds.
   4. (4) The local contribution shall be used in the project funded by a grant under the Program.
2. B. The period of a grant may not exceed 12 months, unless the Director agrees in writing to an additional grant period. Extensions may be granted in the Director's discretion only for one period of not more than 3 months.
3. C. With the approval of the Department, a local jurisdiction may distribute all or a portion of a grant to a property owner or business in a business district, or other nonpublic entities which will be involved in a project. The local jurisdiction, however, shall remain responsible for the proper utilization, distribution, and administration of grant funds.
4. D. The Department may establish any other reasonable and necessary terms and conditions in an agreement evidencing the grant.

Authority: Housing and Community Development Article, §6-102, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: April 16, 1990 (17:7 Md. R. 847)

Regulation .02B amended effective February 28, 1994 (21:4 Md. R. 273)

Regulation .05C amended effective February 1, 1993 (20:2 Md. R. 112); February 28, 1994 (21:4 Md. R. 273)

Regulation .08 amended effective February 28, 1994 (21:4 Md. R. 273)

Regulation .08C and D amended effective February 1, 1993 (20:2 Md. R. 112)

Regulation .08-1 adopted effective February 28, 1994 (21:4 Md. R. 273)

Regulation .11B amended effective February 1, 1993 (20:2 Md. R. 112)

Chapter recodified from COMAR 05.07.06 to COMAR 05.13.02 effective September 6, 1999 (26:18 Md. R. 1373)

Regulation .02B amended effective September 6, 1999 (26:18 Md. R. 1373)

Regulation .08 amended effective September 6, 1999 (26:18 Md. R. 1373)

Regulation .09 amended effective September 6, 1999 (26:18 Md. R. 1373)

Regulations .01—.13, Main Street Improvement Grant Program, repealed effective October 15, 2001 (28:20 Md. R. 1779)

Regulations .01—.12, Main Street Improvement Program, adopted effective October 15, 2001 (28:20 Md. R. 1779)

Chapter revised effective October 20, 2008 (35:21 Md. R. 1823)

Regulation .02B amended effective January 20, 2014 (41:1 Md. R. 12)

Regulation .11 amended effective March 16, 2015 (42:5 Md. R. 485)