New York A 11055

Establishes the New York rural growth fund tax credit and the New York rural growth fund; provides that individuals who develop a business plan to invest in rural business in New York and have successfully solicited private investors to make capital contributions in support of such business plan may apply to the department of economic development for certification as a rural business growth fund; provides that if approved, tax credits shall be issued in an aggregate amount equal to seventy percent of the eligible investment authority; defines terms; provides for penalties; requires reporting.