§ 4-406
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§4–406.
(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.