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MD SB826

MD SB826
Economic Development - Maryland Watermen's Microloan Program - Establishment


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Introduced
02/07/2022
In Committee
04/09/2022
Crossed Over
03/18/2022
Passed
04/11/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/16/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishing the Maryland Watermen's Microloan Program in the Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation to provide loans to qualified commercial fishermen to continue commercial operations in the State; providing, beginning July 1, 2025, that generational watermen, beginner watermen, and seafood processing businesses are eligible to receive loans under the Program; requiring a loan made under the Program to be at least $7,000 and not more than $15,000.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Maryland Watermen's Microloan Program within the Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation. The program provides loans to qualified commercial fishermen, including generational watermen and beginner watermen, to support their commercial operations in the state, such as purchasing boats, equipment, fishing gear, and quota. The bill sets the loan amount between $7,000 and $15,000, and requires the Governor to include an annual appropriation of $500,000 to the program for fiscal years 2024 through 2026. The program is initially limited to generational watermen, but starting July 1, 2025, it will also be open to beginner watermen and seafood processing businesses.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 384 (on 05/16/2022)

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