§ 9.5-307
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§9.5–307.
The Commission shall:
(1)initiate, direct, and coordinate projects that further the understanding of Indian history and culture;
(2)survey historic buildings, sites, artifacts, archives, and repositories and publish and disseminate the results;
(3)make a comprehensive study of the influence of indigenous Indian tribes and their influence on Maryland history and culture, including as subjects of the study:
(i)Cherokees;
(ii)Chippewas;
(iii)Choptanks;
(iv)Creeks;
(v)Crees;
(vi)Delawares;
(vii)Haliwas;
(viii)Lumbees;
(ix)Nanticokes;
(x)Piscataways;
(xi)Potomacs;
(xii)Rappahannocks;
(xiii)Seminoles;
(xiv)Susquehannas; and
(xv)Wicomicos;
(4)study the status of all Indian communities in the State and assist them in obtaining recognition from the federal government;
(5)study the economic and social needs of Indians in the State and make recommendations to meet these needs;
(6)locate, preserve, and disseminate to the public information about significant buildings and sites relating to Indian history and culture in the State; and
(7)publish an annual report and any other material the Commission considers necessary.