Maryland Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1112

(a)(1) The State officials under items (i) through (vii) of this subsection who have program responsibilities that affect aspects of the interpretation, preservation, development, and use of heritage area resources shall prepare a program statement detailing actions in the areas of planning, development, use, assistance, and regulation that support and assist the establishment and management of certified heritage areas, as follows:

(2) The State officials shall submit the program statements required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, and any revisions of the statements, to the Authority.

(1) Consult, cooperate, and to the maximum extent feasible, coordinate their activities with the unit or entity responsible for the management of each certified heritage area;

(2) To the maximum extent practicable, carry out the activities of the unit in a manner that is consistent with the approved management plan for the certified heritage area; and

(3) When conducting a review of activities under §§ 5A-325 and 5A-326 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, assure that the activities will not have an adverse effect on the historic and cultural resources of the certified heritage area, unless there is no prudent and feasible alternative.