§ 6-1006

(a) In this section, “investment”, “qualified investor”, and “qualified Maryland biotechnology company” have the meanings stated in § 10–725 of the Tax – General Article.

(b) For a qualified opportunity fund that is a qualified investor in a qualified Maryland biotechnology company under § 10–725 of the Tax – General Article, if the qualified Maryland biotechnology company, on or after March 1, 2018, is newly established in or expands into an opportunity zone:

(1) the Level 1 opportunity zone enhancement is 65% of the investment in a qualified Maryland biotechnology company in any county, not to exceed $575,000; and

(2) the Level 2 opportunity zone enhancement is 75% of the investment in the qualified Maryland biotechnology company in any county, not to exceed $750,000.

(c) The enhanced tax credit percentages and maximums authorized under subsection (b) of this section are in substitution for and not in addition to the percentages and maximums under § 10–725(d) of the Tax – General Article.