(a) A qualified business may request that the governing body of a municipality or county in which the qualified business is located apply to the bank for designation of a project or activity of the business as an enterprise project.
(b) The enterprise project designation must be for:
(1) an expansion or relocation from out-of-state, an expansion, renovation, or new construction, or other property to be undertaken by a qualified business; and
(2) a predetermined designation period approved by the bank, with beginning and ending dates for each proposed project or activity.
(c) The designation period for an enterprise project may not be for less than one year or more than five years from the date on which the designation is made.
(d) If an enterprise project designation is for a franchise or subsidiary, separate books and records must be maintained for the business activity conducted at the qualified business site.