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2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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 3-403 - Purpose

The purpose of the Program is to provide training services to:
(1)    improve the competitiveness and productivity of the State’s workforce and business community;
(2)    upgrade employee skills, or train new employees, for new technologies or production processes; and
(3)    assist employers located in the State in promoting employment stability.
2023 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 3-404 - Duties of Secretary

(a)    The Secretary or the Secretary’s designee shall direct the Program.
(b)    The Secretary may not provide training assistance under the Program except at the specific request of an employer or group of employers.
(c)    To identify employers that need assistance, the Secretary shall use local advisory groups, including private industry councils and joint apprenticeship committees.
(d)    Subject to §§ 3-405 and 3-412(c) and (d)(1) of this subtitle, the Secretary shall establish eligibility criteria and priorities for assistance under the Program.
(e)    In accordance with § 2.5–109 of this article, the Secretary shall submit a report on the operation and performance of the Program.
2023 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 3-405 - Eligibility

(a)    (1)    An employer receiving assistance under the Program shall be located in the State.
(2)    In order to receive assistance under the Program, an employer shall request training assistance in job–specific skills to train new employees or to upgrade or retain existing Maryland–based employees covered under Title 8 of the Labor and Employment Article.
(b)    The Secretary shall give priority to employers that are:
(1)    manufacturers; or
(2)    threatened by the pressure of increased foreign or domestic competition.
2023 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 3-406 - Business Assistance Services

The Program shall provide business assistance services that:
(1)    determine whether the employer’s specific needs are best met by training, other types of assistance, or a combination of services;
(2)    identify the availability of existing training programs that may be adapted to meet the employer’s needs;
(3)    identify the resources the employer may provide to support the training, including:
(i)    equipment;
(ii)    facilities; and
(iii)    materials;
(4)    identify or develop appropriate curricula; and
(5)    determine the most cost-effective approach to meeting training needs.
2023 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 3-407 - Training

(a)    The Secretary may award a grant for job-specific training assistance to an eligible:
(1)    business;
(2)    community college;
(3)    private career school;
(4)    State-accredited training agency;
(5)    trade association; or
(6)    union-sponsored training program.
(b)    Training shall be approved by the employer of those being trained.
(c)    Under the Program, job-specific training may not exceed 1 year.
2023 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 3-409 - Advisory Board -- Membership

(a)    The Board consists of the following 15 members:
(1)    one member of the Senate of Maryland appointed by the President of the Senate;
(2)    one member of the House of Delegates appointed by the Speaker of the House; and
(3)    the following members appointed by the Governor with the advice of the Secretary and the chair of the Governor’s Workforce Development Board:
(i)    five representatives of business, of which three shall represent employers with fewer than 100 employees;
(ii)    three representatives of organized labor;
(iii)    one representative from the Maryland Higher Education Commission;
(iv)    one representative from the State Department of Education;
(v)    one representative from the Governor’s Workforce Development Board; and
(vi)    two representatives of the general public.
(b)    (1)    The term of a member appointed under subsection (a)(3) of this section is 3 years.
(2)    The terms of the members appointed under subsection (a)(3) of this section are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on October 1, 2008.
(3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(4)    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)    A member of the Board:
(1)    may not receive compensation as a member of the Board; but
(2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations.
(d)    The Governor shall designate the chair of the Board.
2023 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 3-410 - Advisory Board -- Duties

(a)    The Board shall:
(1)    submit recommendations to the Secretary concerning overall policy for the Program;
(2)    recommend a system to evaluate requests for assistance under the Program, including eligibility criteria and priorities for assistance;
(3)    develop criteria to assess and evaluate Program performance and advise the Secretary of the criteria;
(4)    consult regularly with the Governor’s Workforce Development Board and the Maryland Economic Development Commission concerning the activities of the Program;
(5)    submit a quarterly report on the Program to the Governor’s Workforce Development Board; and
(6)    advise the Secretary on coordination of cooperative activities at the State and local level between the Department, employers, labor, and other public and private entities involved with workforce quality.
(b)    In recommending a system for evaluating requests for assistance, the Board shall consider the equal distribution of assistance to all subdivisions of the State.
2023 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 3-411 - Partnership for Workforce Quality Fund

(a)    There is a Partnership for Workforce Quality Fund in the Department.
(b)    The Secretary shall manage and supervise the Fund.
(c)    (1)    The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to reversion under § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(2)    The Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.
(d)    The Fund consists of:
(1)    money appropriated by the State to the Fund;
(2)    money made available to the Fund through federal programs;
(3)    private contributions to the Fund;
(4)    an application or other fee paid to the Program in connection with processing a request for financial assistance; and
(5)    any other money made available to the Fund.
(e)    The Department may use money in the Fund for:
(1)    grants to defray the cost of workforce training; and
(2)    administrative, actuarial, legal, and technical services for the Program.
(f)    Any investment earnings shall be credited to the Fund.
(g)    The Governor shall include in the State budget for each fiscal year an appropriation of at least $1,000,000 for the Partnership for Workforce Quality Program.
2023 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 3-412 - Use of Program Money

(a)    The Program may provide business assistance services under § 3-406 of this subtitle at no cost to the employer.
(b)    Program money may be used for costs associated with the direct delivery of instruction, including:
(1)    curriculum development;
(2)    course materials; and
(3)    instructors’ salaries and expenses for training.
(c)    (1)    At least 60% of the money available to the Program shall be reserved for employers with 150 or fewer employees based in the State.
(2)    Up to 20% of the money available to the Program may be provided to an employer with more than 500 employees based in the State, if the employer:
(i)    is primarily engaged in manufacturing or in a technology-based business;
(ii)    agrees to increase purchases of goods produced in the State and services from suppliers based in the State; and
(iii)    agrees to provide the workforce training to the number of employees based in the State, as determined by the Program, of smaller employers located in the State that supply goods or services to the employer receiving the money.
(d)    (1)    An employer may not receive more than $200,000 a year from the Program.
(2)    The Program may not contribute more than 50% of direct training costs for job-specific training assistance.
(3)    Program money may not be used for:
(i)    capital equipment for an employer; or
(ii)    trainee wages.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Economic Development › Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce › Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources › Subtitle 6 - Office of Telework Assistance › Section 3-601 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Office” means the Office of Telework Assistance.
(c)    “Telework” has the meaning stated in § 2–308 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Economic Development › Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce › Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources › Subtitle 6 - Office of Telework Assistance › Section 3-602 - Office of Telework Assistance -- Duties

(a)    There is an Office of Telework Assistance within the Department.
(b)    The Office shall:
(1)    establish best practices for telework policies;
(2)    consult with the business community and other governmental agencies, including the Department of Budget and Management and the Department of Information Technology, as the Office determines is necessary in establishing the best practices;
(3)    post the best practices established by the Office on the Department’s website in a publicly accessible location;
(4)    on or before October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, adopt guidelines on the best practices established by the Office under this subtitle; and
(5)    assist private sector business entities in implementing telework policies for their employees.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Economic Development › Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce › Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts › Subtitle 1 - Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts › Section 4-103 - Director -- in General

(a)    (1)    With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint a director of the Division.
(2)    The director serves at the pleasure of the Secretary.
(3)    Removal of the director by the Secretary is final.
(b)    The director shall have demonstrated interest and experience in tourism, film, and the arts.
(c)    The director shall operate the Division under the direction of the Secretary.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Economic Development › Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce › Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts › Subtitle 1 - Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts › Section 4-106 - General Powers and Duties

The Division shall:
(1)    stimulate development of tourism business in the State;
(2)    promote business and job opportunities in the State;
(3)    encourage development of recreational areas and facilities;
(4)    make the public aware of the State’s heritage and historical development;
(5)    advertise and disseminate information about the State;
(6)    encourage the promotion and development of amateur and professional sports in the State;
(7)    encourage the advancement of and participation in the performing, visual, and creative arts; and
(8)    administer those programs assigned to the Division by law or designated by the Secretary.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Economic Development › Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce › Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts › Subtitle 1 - Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts › Section 4-107 - Reports

(a)    The Department shall submit an annual report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, that summarizes the details of its activities regarding private sector cooperative marketing projects that directly enhance promotion of the State and the tourism industry and that are exempt from State procurement law under § 11–203(a)(1)(xi) of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(b)    The report required under subsection (a) of this section shall include the nonproprietary details of the activities of the private sector participants.
2023 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 4-201 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Board” means the Maryland Tourism Development Board.
(c)    “Fund” means the Maryland Tourism Development Board Fund.
(d)    “Office” means the Office of Tourism Development.
2023 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 4-202 - Legislative Policy

It is the policy of the State to guide, stimulate, and promote the coordinated, efficient, and beneficial development of travel and tourism in the State so that the State can derive the economic, social, and cultural benefits of travel and tourism to the fullest extent possible.
2023 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 4-204 - Membership

(a)    The Board consists of the following 24 members:
(1)    11 members appointed by the Governor in consultation with the Secretary and with the advice and consent of the Senate;
(2)    three members appointed by the Governor who are directors or chief executive officers from among the destination marketing organizations officially recognized by the Office;
(3)    five members appointed by the President of the Senate of Maryland as follows:
(i)    at least two members of the Senate; and
(ii)    at least two members from the private business community; and
(4)    five members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates as follows:
(i)    at least two members of the House of Delegates; and
(ii)    at least two members from the private business community.
(b)    In appointing members to the Board, the Governor and, with respect to private business community members, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House shall:
(1)    ensure that each geographic region of the State is represented equitably;
(2)    give due consideration to the recommendations of representatives of the tourism industry; and
(3)    provide balanced representation of the lodging, food service, transportation, retail, and amusements and attractions sectors of the tourism industry.
(c)    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 the sovereign powers of the State.
(d)    (1)    (i)    The term of a member is 3 years and begins on July 1.
(ii)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for the members on October 1, 2008.
(iii)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve only until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(iv)    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.
(v)    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.
(2)    A member of the General Assembly appointed by the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House serves until a successor is appointed.
(3)    A member appointed by the Governor may be removed by the Governor with or without cause.
(4)    A private business community member appointed by the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House may be removed by the appointing officer with or without cause.
2023 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 4-205 - Officers

(a)    Each year the Board shall elect a chair, five vice chairs, and a secretary–treasurer from among its members.
(b)    Of the five vice chairs, there shall be one representative each from the lodging, food service, transportation, retail, and amusements and attractions sectors.
2023 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 4-206 - Executive Director

(a)    The director of the Office is the Executive Director of the Board as part of the regular duties of the director of the Office.
(b)    The director may not receive additional compensation for serving as Executive Director of the Board.
2023 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 4-207 - Meetings; Compensation

(a)    The Board shall meet at least 4 times a year, at times and places the chair determines.
(b)    A member of the Board:
(1)    may not receive compensation as a member of the Board; but
(2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
2023 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 4-209 - General Powers and Duties

(a)    The exercise of the powers and duties of the Board under this subtitle is subject to the approval of the Secretary.
(b)    The Board 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 Board to carry out its powers and duties;
(5)    accept federal money for any purpose of this subtitle; and
(6)    accept gifts, donations, or bequests for any purpose of this subtitle.
2023 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 4-210 - Duties -- in General

The Board shall:
(1)    protect, preserve, promote, and restore the natural, historical, scenic, and cultural resources in the State;
(2)    generate revenue through the sale of goods and services related to tourism in accordance with § 4-215 of this subtitle; and
(3)    publish and submit to the Maryland Economic Development Commission and the Secretary an annual report and other material that the Board considers appropriate.
2023 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 4-211 - Duties -- Strategic Plan

The Board shall:
(1)    draft and implement a 5-year strategic plan for the promotion and development of tourism in the State; and
(2)    submit the strategic plan to the Maryland Economic Development Commission for its review.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.