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Fund can be used for the construction, renovation,
or acquisition of real property. It may not be used
to finance the purchase of equipment and supplies,
working capital, or refinance existing liens. A mini-
mum amount of $15,000 can be borrowed from the
Fund (Code 1957, Art. 83A, secs. 6-2A-01
through 6-2A-13).

DIVISION OF TOURISM AND
PROMOTION

Vacancy, Assistant Secretary

217 E. Redwood St.
Baltimore, MD 21202 333-6604

Tourism is a major industry in Maryland. During
1986, tourism brought the State more than $5.2
billion in revenue and created approximately
96,500 jobs. Showcasing Maryland's unique recre-
ational, historical, and cultural attractions is the
responsibility of the Division of Tourism and Pro-
motion.

The Division publicizes major events and noti-
fies travel agents, tour operators, writers, and the
Maryland travel industry about new attractions,
services, and facilities.

Division publications inform the traveling public
of Maryland's tourist attractions, accommodations,
historic sites, State parks, camping facilities, and
recreational opportunities. Annually updated,
these publications include Maryland Travel and
Outdoor Guide,Maryland Calendar of Events, and an
official Maryland State highway map. They are
available free upon request.

Tour planners and operators receive comprehen-
sive information from the Division about Maryland
destinations and activities in the Maryland Tour
Planners' Manual, published every other year.

In addition to conveying information by mail
and phone, the Division, through the Office of
Tourism Development, operates a visitors' center
and guide service at the Maryland State House in
Annapolis, and nine highway information centers.
The Division's matching funds and cooperative
marketing programs strengthen and support
tuuiay and regional travel promotion councils as
well.

The Division also works with travel and outdoor
writers to provide tours of Maryland, research and
information, and photographs and transparencies.

Within the Division are the Office of Tourism
Development, Maryland Magazine, the Motion
Picture and Television Development Office (Mary-
land Film Commission), the Maryland State Arts
Council, and the Office of Sports Promotion.

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OFFICE OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Daniel V. McLeod, Director

217 E. Redwood St.
Baltimore, MD 21202 333-6611

The Office of Tourism Development (OTD)
promotes Maryland's scenic, recreational, cultural,
arid historic attractions. It also provides matching
funds to local jurisdictions for programs that will
attract new visitors to Maryland.

MARYLAND MAGAZINE
D. Patrick Hornberger, Director

Bonnie Joe Ayers, Editor

217 E. Redwood St.
Baltimore, MD 21202 333-6600

Published quarterly, Maryland Magazine con-
tains articles by prominentMaryland authors on the
past, present, and future of Maryland and the many
facets of its community, cultural and industrial life.
Subscriptions are available for $8.50 per year. Un-
solicited manuscripts on Maryland subjects are wel-
come.

MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION
DEVELOPMENT OFFICE (MARYLAND
FILM COMMISSION)

Jay Schlossberg-Cohen, Director

217 E. Redwood St.
Baltimore, MD 21202 333-6631

The Motion Picture and Television Develop-
ment Office, also known as the Maryland Film
Commission, was created in 1980 (Chapter 5, Acts
of 1980). It became part of the Department of
Economic and Employment Development in 1987
(Chapter 311, Acts of 1987). The Office promotes
the production of motion picture and television
films in Maryland.

Providing a range of logistical assistance, the
Office helps with location scouting, securing per-
mits, casting, film crew housing, catering, and
equipment rental. The Office also prepares and
distributes materials highlighting desirable film lo-
cations in the Srare.

ADVISOBX COUNCIL
Chairperson: Doug Bailey

Appointed by Secretary of Economic &
Employment Development with Governor's
approval and Senate advice & consent: Charles R.
Fagan; Charles Fox; Desmond P. McElroy; Wilkins
McNair, Jr; Bruce E R^id; Martha B. Royall;
Shifra M. Rubin; Harold M. Walters; Marcia E.
Wieder. Terms expire 1990.