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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The Council shall:
(1) assess Maryland's existing assets, opportunities, and competitive position within the film, television, and entertainment industry;
(2) study:
(i) Maryland's State, local, and private assets that currently support Maryland's film, television, and entertainment industry, including key infrastructure, existing workforce, workforce pipelines, scenic profile, emerging specialties, and independent creative communities;
(ii) existing State programs, agencies, offices, grant programs, and commissions across State agencies that support the film, television, and entertainment industry;
(iii) models, competitive profiles, methods, and legislation that states have utilized to incentivize necessary infrastructure and workforce to support the film, television, and entertainment industry;
(iv) industry needs, disruptive trends, and emerging technologies within the film, television, and entertainment industry; and
(v) complementary industries, aligned businesses, and potential corporate, philanthropic, and other partners for the film, television, and entertainment industry; and
(3) make recommendations on the development of a coordinated, comprehensive strategic plan to position Maryland as an emerging leader in the film, television, and entertainment industry.
(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; and
(6) accept gifts, donations, or bequests for any purpose of this subtitle.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Economic Development § 4-406 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/economic-development/md-code-econ-dev-sect-4-406/
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