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MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  2.5-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 2.5 - Department of Commerce|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Economic Development Commission|Section 2.5-206 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties

    (a)    The Commission may:        (1)    adopt bylaws for the conduct of its business;        (2)    hire consultants; and        (3)    do anything necessary or convenient to carry out its powers and the purposes of this subtitle.    (b)    The Commission shall:        (1)    develop and update an economic development strategic plan for the State;        (2)    seek ideas and advice from each region of the State to develop the economic development strategic plan;        (3)    incorporate into the economic development strategic plan the Maryland Port Administration strategic plan developed for the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore;        (4)    recommend to the Governor and the Secretary the program and spending priorities needed to implement the economic development strategic plan;        (5)    review the allocation of financing incentives;        (6)    participate in encouraging new businesses to locate in the State;        (7)    seek contributions from the private sector to supplement economic development programs and financial incentives to business;        (8)    conduct periodic reviews of the economic development activities of the Department, the Maryland Economic Development Corporation,  the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, and the Maryland Public–Private Partnership Marketing Corporation for compliance with the economic development strategic plan;        (9)    make recommendations to the Governor and the Secretary to improve economic development activities that fail to achieve economic development strategic goals or are inconsistent with priorities under the economic development strategic plan; and        (10)    carry out other economic development activities that the Governor or the Secretary requests.    (c)    The Commission may spend money raised under subsection (b) of this section only in accordance with the State budget.    (d)    Departmental regulations that pertain to financing programs shall be approved by the Commission before adoption.    (e)    The Department may not submit a budget request before the Commission reviews the request.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  2.5-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 2.5 - Department of Commerce|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Economic Development Commission|Section 2.5-207 - Annual Report

    (a)    On or before January 15 of each year, the Commission shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on its activities during the previous year.    (b)    The report shall include a review of initiatives taken by the Commission and the Department to implement the economic development strategic plan.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Manufacturing Advisory Board|Section 3-101 - "Board" Defined

    In this subtitle, “Board” means the Maryland Manufacturing Advisory Board.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Manufacturing Advisory Board|Section 3-102 - Legislative Policy

    To support manufacturing in Maryland, it is the policy of the State to follow these seven principles:         (1)    the State must make a long-term institutional commitment to improving the competitiveness of existing and emerging manufacturers;        (2)    the State’s support for manufacturing must be industry-driven, with governmental and educational efforts focused on priorities set by businesses;        (3)    to have a noticeable impact on the State and regional economies, the State’s efforts to support manufacturing must be organized in ways that address the level of need;        (4)    the State’s support of manufacturing must be held accountable to measurable outcomes that result from the State’s business assistance activities;        (5)    to be competitive, all manufacturers must deploy the latest advances in technology;        (6)    to develop a competitive manufacturing base, the State should target its limited resources to those key manufacturing industries that have a strong presence or healthy growth prospects; and        (7)    the State’s business assistance services for existing and emerging manufacturers must be:            (i)    comprehensive, ranging across marketing, technology, financing, job training, and other needs of manufacturing; and            (ii)    readily available across all regions of the State.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Manufacturing Advisory Board|Section 3-103 - Established

    There is a Maryland Manufacturing Advisory Board in the Department.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Manufacturing Advisory Board|Section 3-104 - Membership

    (a)    (1)    The Board consists of:            (i)    one member appointed by the President of the Senate of Maryland;            (ii)    one member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates;            (iii)    the Secretary or the designee of the Secretary; and            (iv)    the following members appointed by the Secretary with the approval of the Governor:                1.    one representative of an educational institution in the State;                2.    two representatives of organized labor;                3.    10 representatives of manufacturing enterprises; and                4.    one representative of business organizations.        (2)    The members appointed under paragraph (1)(iv) of this subsection shall reflect the racial and gender diversity of the population of the State.        (3)    The members appointed under paragraph (1)(iv)3 of this subsection should generally reflect representation from:            (i)    varied geographic regions of the State;            (ii)    varied sectors of manufacturing, balancing technology–related and traditional manufacturing industries; and            (iii)    the mix of manufacturing enterprises in the State, including those that employ 500 or more employees and those that employ fewer than 500 employees.    (b)    (1)    The term of a member appointed under subsection (a)(1)(iv) of this section is 3 years and begins on July 1.        (2)    The terms of the members appointed under subsection (a)(1)(iv) are staggered as required by the terms provided for the members of the Board on October 1, 2008.        (3)    A member may be reappointed, but after serving two consecutive 3–year terms, a member may not be reappointed until at least 1 year after the end of the member’s previous tenure.        (4)    (i)    A vacancy shall be filled immediately for the remainder of the unexpired portion of a term.            (ii)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor has been appointed.        (5)    (i)    A member appointed by the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House serves at the pleasure of the appointing officer.            (ii)    A member appointed under subsection (a)(1)(iv) of this section may be removed at any time by the Secretary, with or without cause.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Manufacturing Advisory Board|Section 3-105 - Chair

    The Secretary shall designate a chair from among the private sector members of the Board.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Manufacturing Advisory Board|Section 3-106 - Meetings

    The Board shall meet at least 4 times each year.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Manufacturing Advisory Board|Section 3-107 - Restriction on Legislator Members

    A member of the Board who is a member of the General Assembly may not vote on a matter before the Board that relates to the exercise of a sovereign power of the State.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Manufacturing Advisory Board|Section 3-108 - Duties

    The Board shall advise the Secretary on the best methods to implement the policy directives of the action plan for manufacturing competitiveness in the State, including:        (1)    encouraging the development of new manufacturing enterprises and the expansion and retention of existing manufacturing enterprises;        (2)    encouraging and facilitating training and education of individuals for manufacturing jobs;        (3)    producing a climate conducive to the growth and viability of manufacturing enterprises;        (4)    supporting research necessary to evaluate, plan, and execute effective promotion of manufacturing enterprises; and        (5)    encouraging, assisting, and coordinating the activities of local, regional, and national public or private organizations that promote manufacturing.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-109 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Manufacturing Advisory Board|Section 3-109 - Annual Report

    The Board shall submit a report each year to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly on the progress of the Board in implementing policies to assist manufacturing in the State.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Life Sciences Advisory Board|Section 3-201 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Advisory Board” means the Maryland Life Sciences Advisory Board.    (c)    “Corporation” means the Maryland Technology Development Corporation.    (d)    “Life sciences” includes the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, biomedical technologies, life systems technologies, food sciences, environmental sciences, and biomedical devices.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Life Sciences Advisory Board|Section 3-202 - Established; Purpose

    (a)    There is a Maryland Life Sciences Advisory Board in the Department.    (b)    The purpose of the Advisory Board is to recommend State and federal policies, priorities, practices, and legislation to expedite the creation of private sector jobs through the commercialization of life sciences research.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Life Sciences Advisory Board|Section 3-203 - Membership

    (a)    The Advisory Board consists of the following 18 members:        (1)    the Secretary or the Secretary’s designee;        (2)    the Executive Director of the Corporation, or the Executive Director’s designee; and        (3)    the following members appointed by the Governor:            (i)    three representing federal agencies located in the State with life sciences missions;            (ii)    seven with executive experience in life sciences businesses located in the State, at least four of whom represent small businesses;            (iii)    four representing institutions of higher education located in the State, one of whom shall represent a community college;            (iv)    one with general business marketing experience in a life sciences business located in the State; and            (v)    one member of the general public.    (b)    The composition of the Advisory Board shall reflect the racial and gender diversity of the population of the State.    (c)    (1)    Except for the Secretary or the Secretary’s designee and the Executive Director of the Corporation or the Executive Director’s designee, the term of an Advisory Board member is 2 years.        (2)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (3)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.    (d)    The Governor may remove a member of the Advisory Board for incompetence, misconduct, or failure to perform the duties of the position.    (e)    The Governor shall select a chair from among the members of the Advisory Board.    (f)    The Advisory Board may act with an affirmative vote of eight members.    (g)    A member of the Advisory Board:        (1)    may not receive compensation as a member of the Advisory Board; but        (2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Life Sciences Advisory Board|Section 3-204 - Duties

    (a)    The Advisory Board shall assist the Department in:        (1)    developing a comprehensive State strategic plan for life sciences;        (2)    promoting life sciences research, development, commercialization, and manufacturing in the State;        (3)    promoting collaboration and coordination among life sciences organizations in the State;        (4)    promoting collaboration and coordination among research institutions of higher education in the State;        (5)    developing a strategy to coordinate State and federal resources to attract private sector investment and job creation in the life sciences;        (6)    developing a strategy to support federal life sciences facilities located in the State, including support for education, transportation, housing, and capital investment needs; and        (7)    making recommendations to address critical needs in the life sciences, including access to venture capital and capital construction funding.    (b)    In performing its duties, the Advisory Board shall give due consideration to the business, scientific, medical, and ethical aspects of the life sciences industry.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Life Sciences Advisory Board|Section 3-205 - Annual Report

    (a)    The Advisory Board shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly on or before December 15 of each year.    (b)    The report shall include any recommendations from the Advisory Board and a summary of the activities of the Advisory Board during the preceding year.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 3 - Office of International Trade|Section 3-301 - "Office" Defined

    In this subtitle, “Office” means the Office of International Trade.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 3 - Office of International Trade|Section 3-302 - Established; Purpose

    (a)    There is an Office of International Trade in the Department.    (b)    The purpose of the Office is to promote the development of international business activities and opportunities in the State.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 3 - Office of International Trade|Section 3-303 - Contract and Grant Authority

    (a)    The Office may enter into contracts or make grants:        (1)    consistent with this subtitle; and        (2)    subject to the approval of the Secretary or the Secretary’s designee.    (b)    Procurement by the Office for services to be performed or supplies to be delivered outside the State shall be consistent with, but not subject to, Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 3 - Office of International Trade|Section 3-304 - International Trade Activity

    With special emphasis on exports, the Office shall encourage businesses in the State to increase international trade activities by:         (1)    channeling trade leads and providing a list of prescreened foreign intermediaries;        (2)    providing informational and consultative services on the international trade process, including:            (i)    market research and selection;            (ii)    marketing techniques and risks;            (iii)    foreign trade laws; and            (iv)    the availability of private or public financing;        (3)    developing publications to facilitate the exchange of information on products and services between businesses in the State and foreign businesses;        (4)    initiating and organizing foreign trade missions to and from foreign countries and participating in trade fairs, in cooperation with local governments and the private sector;        (5)    establishing an outreach program for small-sized and medium-sized businesses that have export potential to provide counseling and to use experienced private-sector exporters and other qualified persons; and        (6)    assisting, as appropriate, with acquisition of export-related financing through the Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority and federal, local, or private programs.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 3 - Office of International Trade|Section 3-305 - Trade and Venture Transactions

    The Office shall encourage and facilitate participation by businesses in the State in barter, counter trade, and joint venture transactions, as appropriate, by:         (1)    providing informational and consultative services, including the necessary components and laws involved in these transactions;        (2)    facilitating the commercial relationship between Maryland businesses in the State and counterpart foreign businesses involved in these transactions; and        (3)    providing, in cooperation with the private sector, a listing of potential barter and joint venture opportunities.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 3 - Office of International Trade|Section 3-306 - Agency Coordination

    (a)    The Office shall coordinate its programs with the State Department of Agriculture, the Department of the Environment, the State Department of Transportation, the University System of Maryland, other appropriate federal, State, and local units, and private organizations.    (b)    In overseas offices of the State, and with other State units, the Office shall participate, as appropriate, in providing informational and marketing services to support international trade efforts of the Office.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 3 - Office of International Trade|Section 3-307 - Regional and Local Initiatives

    (a)    The Office shall encourage and facilitate regional efforts to develop local and regional international trade programs and expertise, consistent with other State efforts, through:        (1)    technical assistance; and        (2)    matching grants to public or private regional entities.    (b)    The Office shall encourage the location of new international industrial or commercial enterprises in the State, in cooperation with local governments and other entities.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 3 - Office of International Trade|Section 3-308 - Other Activities

    The Office shall engage in any other activity reasonably necessary to achieve the purposes of this subtitle.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 3 - Office of International Trade|Section 3-309 - Report

    The Office shall report at least twice each year to the Maryland Economic Development Commission on the status of the State’s international activities.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 4 - Partnership for Workforce Quality|Section 3-401 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board” means the Partnership for Workforce Quality Advisory Board.    (c)    “Fund” means the Partnership for Workforce Quality Fund.    (d)    “Program” means the Partnership for Workforce Quality Program.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 4 - Partnership for Workforce Quality|Section 3-402 - Program Established

    There is a Partnership for Workforce Quality Program in the Department.