§5–521.

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

        (2)    “Department” means the Department of Economic Competitiveness and Commerce.

        (3)    “Eligible business” has the meaning stated in § 5–451 of the Economic Development Article.

        (4)    “Lender” has the meaning stated in § 5–451 of the Economic Development Article.

    (b)    The Department and the State are not liable to any lender for payment of the principal or interest on a loan to an eligible business in accordance with § 5–451 of the Economic Development Article.