Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 5-2001 - Definitions(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.(b) "Program" means the Winery and Vineyard Economic Development Grant Program established under § 5-2002 of this subtitle.(c) "Qualified capital expenses" means all expenditures made by an individual or a corporation for the purchase and installation of equipment or agricultural materials for use in the production of agricultural products at a vineyard or a winery, including: (4) canopy management machines;(10) fermenters or other recognized fermentation devices;(11) fertilizer and soil amendments;(16) irrigation equipment;(26) refrigeration equipment;(33) weeding and spraying equipment;(36) any other items as approved by the Department.(d) "Vineyard" means agricultural lands located in the State consisting of at least 1 contiguous acre dedicated to the growing of grapes that are used or are intended to be used in the production of wine by a winery as well as any plants or other improvements located on the agricultural lands.(e) "Winery" means an establishment or a location identified in:(1) a Class 3 winery license issued under § 2-205 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article; or(2) a Class 4 limited winery license issued under § 2-206 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article.Added by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 358, Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2022.