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MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-212 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Tourism Development Board|Section 4-212 - Duties -- Marketing Plan

    (a)    The Board shall:        (1)    draft and implement an annual marketing plan consistent with the strategic plan developed under § 4-211 of this subtitle; and        (2)    submit the marketing plan to the Maryland Economic Development Commission for its review.    (b)    The Board shall establish an annual operating budget consistent with the marketing plan.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-213 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Tourism Development Board|Section 4-213 - Duties -- Tourism

    The Board shall:         (1)    encourage the development of new tourism resources, products, businesses, and attractions in the State;        (2)    facilitate the movement and activities of tourists to, from, and within the State through signs, information aids, and other services;        (3)    improve the safety and security of tourists in the State;        (4)    encourage and facilitate training and education of individuals for jobs in the tourism industry;        (5)    provide a healthy environment for the development of human resources in tourism businesses;        (6)    encourage residents to pursue careers in tourism businesses;        (7)    produce a climate conducive to small tourism business growth and viability;        (8)    review existing and proposed taxes, fees, licenses, regulations, and regulatory procedures affecting tourism and the tourism industry in the State and evaluate their impact on the ability of the tourism industry to create employment and generate income;        (9)    support research necessary to evaluate, plan, and execute effective tourism programs;        (10)    cooperate with other public units and private organizations to develop and promote the State’s tourism and travel industries; and        (11)    encourage, assist, and coordinate the tourism activities of local and regional promotional organizations.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-214 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Tourism Development Board|Section 4-214 - Duties -- Finances

    The Board shall:        (1)    set policies for spending money on tourism advertising, written and graphic materials, cooperative and matching promotional programs, and other tourism and travel developmental and promotional activities for the State;        (2)    spend money of the Fund to plan, advertise, promote, assist, and develop the tourism and travel industries in the State; and        (3)    provide grants to destination marketing organizations for the purpose of attracting visitors to the State of not less than:            (i)    $2,350,000 in total for fiscal year 2011; and            (ii)    $2,500,000 in total for fiscal year 2012 and for each fiscal year thereafter.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-215 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Tourism Development Board|Section 4-215 - Maryland Tourism Development Board Fund

    (a)    There is a Maryland Tourism Development Board Fund in the Department.    (b)    The purpose of the Fund is to finance programs relating to the planning, advertising, promotion, assistance, and development of the tourism industry in the State.    (c)    The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to reversion under § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.    (d)    The Fund consists of:        (1)    money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund; and        (2)    money that the Board accepts under § 4-209 of this subtitle.    (e)    Expenditures from the Fund may be made only by the Board in accordance with an appropriation.    (f)    (1)    The Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.        (2)    Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the General Fund of the State.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Film Office|Section 4-301 - "Office" Defined

    In this subtitle, “Office” means the Maryland Film Office.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Film Office|Section 4-302 - Established

    There is a Maryland Film Office in the Department.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Film Office|Section 4-303 - Powers

    The Office may:         (1)    ask any State or local governmental unit for assistance and information to carry out this subtitle;        (2)    accept a gift, bequest, or grant from a public or private source for any of the purposes of this subtitle;        (3)    spend money made available in accordance with the State budget for any of the purposes of this subtitle; and        (4)    do any other act necessary to carry out this subtitle.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Film Office|Section 4-304 - Duties

    (a)    The Office shall implement a program to promote the production of motion pictures and television programs in the State.    (b)    The Office shall:        (1)    prepare and distribute promotional and informational materials that address:            (i)    desirable locations in the State to produce motion pictures and television programs;            (ii)    the benefits and advantages of producing motion pictures and television programs in the State; and            (iii)    the services and assistance available from State government, local government, and the motion picture and television industry;        (2)    assist motion picture and television companies to secure location permits and other services in connection with motion picture and television production; and        (3)    facilitate cooperation from federal, State, and local governmental units and the private sector in locating and producing motion pictures and television programs.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Film Office|Section 4-305 - Coordination With Local Government Agencies

    The Office shall coordinate its activities with activities of similar local governmental units in the State for any of the purposes of this subtitle.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 5 - Maryland State Arts Council|Section 4-501 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Arts” includes dance, drama, music drama, architecture, painting, sculpture, graphics, crafts, photography, design, film, television, and creative writing.    (c)    “Council” means the Maryland State Arts Council.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 5 - Maryland State Arts Council|Section 4-502 - Legislative Findings; Policy; Intent

    (a)    The General Assembly finds that:        (1)    many of the residents of the State lack the opportunity to enjoy or participate in and develop a greater appreciation of the arts, including theatrical performances, concerts, opera, dance and ballet performances and recitals, art and art exhibitions, fine examples of architecture, and creative writing;        (2)    with increasing leisure time, the practice and enjoyment of the arts are of increasing importance;        (3)    many of the residents of the State possess artistic and creative talents that cannot be utilized fully under existing conditions;        (4)    the general welfare of the residents of the State will be promoted by recognizing that the arts are a vital part of the culture and heritage of the State and are an important means to expand the scope of the State’s educational program for children and adults;        (5)    interest in the arts will provide employment for artists in all fields and encourage residents to participate in the arts;        (6)    increased activities in the arts will increase employment in the State by encouraging the production of artistic events in various communities of the State, thus utilizing the talents and services of many residents;        (7)    the standards of performance of the arts will improve because of the encouragement of increased resident participation and a demand for higher standards for more residents; and        (8)    implementing and exhibiting artistic programs, constructing performance facilities, and increasing tourism from these programs will increase employment and help the economy of the State.    (b)    It is the policy of the State to:        (1)    strive to create a nurturing climate for the arts in the State and join with private patrons, institutions, and professional organizations concerned with the arts;        (2)    promote the role of the arts in the life of the residents of the State; and        (3)    ensure that the arts play an ever more significant part in the residents’ welfare and educational experience.    (c)    The General Assembly intends that the activities of the State to carry out the policy set forth in subsection (b) of this section:        (1)    encourage and assist artistic expression; and        (2)    not limit freedom of artistic expression, which is essential for the well-being of the arts.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 5 - Maryland State Arts Council|Section 4-503 - Established

    There is a Maryland State Arts Council in the Department.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 5 - Maryland State Arts Council|Section 4-504 - Membership

    (a)    The Council consists of the following 17 members:        (1)    13 members appointed by the Governor in consultation with the Secretary and with the advice and consent of the Senate;        (2)    two members appointed by the President of the Senate of Maryland, at least one of whom shall be a member of the Senate; and        (3)    two members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates, at least one of whom shall be a member of the House of Delegates.    (b)    (1)    (i)    The term of a member who is not a member of the General Assembly is 3 years and begins on July 1.            (ii)    A member of the General Assembly appointed to the Council serves until a successor is appointed.        (2)    A member may be reappointed, but after serving for 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.        (3)    The terms of members appointed under subsection (a)(1) of this section are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Council on October 1, 2008.        (4)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor has been appointed and qualifies.        (5)    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.    (c)    In appointing members, the Governor shall:        (1)    consider recommendations of civic, educational, and professional organizations concerned with or engaged in the production or presentation of the arts; and        (2)    provide balanced geographic representation.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 5 - Maryland State Arts Council|Section 4-505 - Officers

    Each year the Council shall select a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary-treasurer from its membership.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 5 - Maryland State Arts Council|Section 4-506 - Compensation; Reimbursement for Expenses

    A member of the Council:         (1)    may not receive compensation as a member of the Council; 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. §  4-507 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 5 - Maryland State Arts Council|Section 4-507 - Meetings

    (a)    The Council shall meet at least four times a year.    (b)    The chair or the Secretary shall call the meetings.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-508 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 5 - Maryland State Arts Council|Section 4-508 - General Powers

    (a)    The exercise of the powers and performance of duties of the Council under this subtitle is subject to the approval of the Secretary.    (b)    The Council may:        (1)    adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle;        (2)    enter into contracts and agreements;        (3)    obtain services;        (4)    ask any other unit of the State for assistance and data that enable the Council to carry out its powers and duties;        (5)    accept federal money for any purpose of this subtitle;        (6)    accept gifts, donations, or bequests for any purpose of this subtitle; and        (7)    carry out this subtitle.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-509 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 5 - Maryland State Arts Council|Section 4-509 - Executive Director

    (a)    (1)    With the approval of the Secretary, the Council shall appoint an Executive Director of the Council.        (2)    The Executive Director may not be a member of the Council.    (b)    (1)    The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Council, subject to the concurrence of the Secretary.        (2)    The Executive Director is a special appointment in the State Personnel Management System.    (c)    Subject to the policies of the Council and the administrative supervision of the Secretary, the Executive Director:        (1)    is the administrative officer of the Council staff;        (2)    shall appoint and remove employees of the Council; and        (3)    shall direct, administer, and supervise the activities of the Council staff.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-510 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 5 - Maryland State Arts Council|Section 4-510 - Authority; Annual Report

    (a)    The Council may:        (1)    conduct a statewide survey of resources and needs in the arts;        (2)    determine the extent to which existing resources can fill the needs;        (3)    design new or expanded programs in the arts on its own or with arts organizations;        (4)    encourage and assist in the formation and activities of community arts councils;        (5)    provide technical and consultative assistance to arts organizations throughout the State;        (6)    provide logistical and financial assistance to encourage the touring of outstanding professional performances and exhibitions of art, from inside and outside the State, to communities throughout the State;        (7)    make awards for excellence in the arts;        (8)    make grants to arts organizations and individual artists;        (9)    cooperate with educational institutions and organizations to establish a higher level of education in and appreciation of the arts by students throughout the State;        (10)    explore the feasibility of regional arts programming in neighboring states and program exchange with other states, and implement the programs the Council considers advisable;        (11)    make recommendations to the Board of Public Works concerning appropriate aesthetic decorations, embellishments, accessories, and ornamentation to State projects, buildings, and property; and        (12)    conduct other programs consistent with this subtitle.    (b)    The Council:        (1)    shall publish an annual report; and        (2)    may publish other material.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-511 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 5 - Maryland State Arts Council|Section 4-511 - Interference Prohibited

    In exercising its powers and performing its duties under this subtitle, the Council may not interfere with:         (1)    freedom of artistic expression; or        (2)    established or contemplated arts programs in any community.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-512 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 5 - Maryland State Arts Council|Section 4-512 - Funding

    (a)    The Council is entitled to:        (1)    revenue distributed under § 2–202(a)(1)(ii) of the Tax – General Article; and        (2)    funding in accordance with the State budget.    (b)    The Council may treat nonstate, nonfederal contributions for programs of assistance to the arts as a special fund that is not subject to reversion under § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-513 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 5 - Maryland State Arts Council|Section 4-513 - Annual Appropriation to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

    // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2021 PER CHAPTER 743 OF 2019 //    For each of fiscal years 2020 and 2021, the Governor shall include in the State budget an annual appropriation to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra of $1,600,000.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Public Art Initiative Program|Section 4-601 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Commission” means the Maryland Commission on Public Art.    (c)    “Fund” means the Maryland Public Art Fund.    (d)    “Program” means the Maryland Public Art Initiative Program.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Public Art Initiative Program|Section 4-602 - Maryland Public Art Initiative Program

    (a)    There is a Maryland Public Art Initiative Program.    (b)    The purpose of the Program is to promote the installation of artwork in public facilities for the enrichment of the public.    (c)    Program money shall be used to:        (1)    acquire public art to be owned by the State;        (2)    preserve public art assets, including assets of the Commission; and        (3)    make grants to local governments.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Public Art Initiative Program|Section 4-603 - Maryland Commission on Public Art

    (a)    There is a Maryland Commission on Public Art.    (b)    (1)    The Commission consists of the following 11 members:            (i)    as designated by the chair of the Council, either the Executive Director or a member of the Maryland State Arts Council established under Subtitle 5 of this title;            (ii)    as designated by the chair of the Trust, either the Director or a member of the Maryland Historical Trust established under Title 5A, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;            (iii)    as designated by the State Archivist, either the State Archivist or a member of the Commission on Artistic Property established under Title 9, Subtitle 10 of the State Government Article;            (iv)    the Comptroller or the Comptroller’s designee; and            (v)    seven public members appointed by the Secretary with the approval of the Governor.        (2)    (i)    The Secretary shall include as public members representatives of the artistic community who have professional expertise as artists, curators, art historians, art educators, or architects.            (ii)    A public member serves at the pleasure of the Secretary.    (c)    With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall designate a chair from among the public members of the Commission.    (d)    A member of the Commission:        (1)    may not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but        (2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.    (e)    The Maryland State Arts Council shall provide staff to the Commission.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 6 - Maryland Public Art Initiative Program|Section 4-604 - Duties

    The Commission shall:        (1)    work with the Department of General Services, the State Department of Transportation, and the University System of Maryland to ensure that new public facilities constructed by State units include the installation of artwork;        (2)    allocate money from the Fund to commission artwork for installation at public facilities around the State;        (3)    establish selection panels to recommend artists and artwork to be funded by the Fund; and        (4)    make final recommendations concerning the disbursement of money allocated to the Program.