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facilities that primarily serve out—of—state markets; or
(vii) office buildings for use as corporate or company
headquarters or regional offices for any business activity,
including the activities specified in this subsection and
including nonprofit institutions and organizations; or
(viii) the dredging of spoils from tidal waters and the
filling of adjoining land; or (ix) the development of
spoilage disposal areas; or (x) the construction,
reconstruction, rebuilding, revitalization, placement, or
replacement of bulkheads, berths, wharves, supply sheds,
storage buildings used in connection with the operation of a
port, and other facilities, appurtenances, and equipment
necessary or useful in connection with the operation of a
modern port. However, "industrial project" does not include
a mercantile or retail or service establishment except as
permitted by items (v), (vi) , and (vii) of this paragraph.
A project may not be approved for insurance unless the
Authority deems the economic impact of the project to be
substantial. In determining whether or not the economic
impact of a project is substantial, the Authority may
consider any factor it deems relevant, including the amount
of insurance requested, the size of the loan, and the number
of new jobs created by the project. Any finding or
determination by the Authority or the mortgagor in regard to
the implementation of this subtitle shall be conclusive.
The financing, construction, operation, and administration
of an industrial project under this subtitle shall be
subject to the provisions concerning discrimination and
unlawful practices in Article 49B of this Code, title "Human
Relations Commission."

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act
shall take effect July 1, 1979.

Approved May 29, 1979.

CHAPTER 512

(Senate Bill 110 9)

AN ACT concerning

Maryland—National Capital Park and Planning Commission
(Board of Zoning Appeals of Prince George's County)

FOR the purpose of clarifying the authority of the County
Council of Prince George's County to appoint the Prince
George's County Board of Zoning Appeals and the
authority to appeal a decision of the Board to the
Court.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,