1 Del. Admin. Code § 1501-6.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 1501-6.0 - Application Procedures

6.1 Before applying, the applicant should consult with the Commission or Commission's designee to determine if the project meets Fund eligibility.

6.2 Eligibility Standards.

6.2.1 To be eligible for approval, a project must comply with the requirements of this regulation and serve a public purpose by promoting the motion picture and television industry within the State of Delaware or providing incentives to the entertainment industry in the creation of media projects and digital interactive entertainment in the State of Delaware. Also, the applicant must be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commission that financial assistance from the State is necessary to effectuate the outcome of the project.

6.2.2 The following projects do not qualify for approval:

6.2.2.1 Private speculative real estate ventures;

6.2.2.2 Improvement, remediation or repair of personal or real property personally owned or controlled by the applicant or by entity in which applicant has an ownership interest;

6.2.2.3 Projects which do not attract or retain employment opportunities;

6.2.2.4 Restaurants and professional office buildings;

6.2.2.5 Refinancing of existing debt; and

6.2.2.6 Funding projects located outside the State.

6.3 Applications. Applicant shall submit a properly executed, completed original application concerning the project to the Commission or Commission's designee for review in electronic format or in hard copy format upon the written approval of the Commission or Commission's designee. All applications must be signed by persons having actual authority to bind the applicant. No application will be reviewed by the Commission or Commission's designee until it is complete to the satisfaction of the Commission or Commission's designee. Applicants may obtain application forms through the Commission's designated website at https://filmdelaware.com.

6.4 Duplicative or Serial Applications Prohibited. Once an individual or entity has submitted an application, that individual or entity may not submit a second or amended application arising out of or relating to the same project without the prior written consent of the Commission. This limitation shall preclude submissions of tier zero and tier one applications for the same project.

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1501-6.0

26 DE Reg. 1048 (6/1/2023) (final)