PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor                             Ch. 120

(3) THE TYPE OF SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENT WILL PROVIDE TO EACH
REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL, WHICH MAY TAKE THE FORM OF GRANTS,
LOANS, IN-KIND ASSISTANCE, ADVICE, OR OTHER ASSISTANCE THE OFFICE
CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE.

[2-104.] 3-206.

So far as may be practicable in performance of its duties in connection with
collection and assembling of information, the [Division] OFFICE shall make use of
pertinent data secured from the boards, commissions, agencies and institutions of this
State. The [Division] OFFICE shall have access to all records, data, information and
statistics of such other boards, commissions, agencies and institutions except records or
information required by law to be confidential and secret.

[Title 7. Maryland International Division.]

SUBTITLE 3, OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE.
[7-101.] 3-301.

(a)     There is [a Maryland International Division] AN OFFICE OF
INTERNATIONAL TRADE within the Department to promote the development of
international trade activities and opportunities for the citizens of this State.

(b)     In furtherance of the purpose set forth in subsection (a) of this section, the
[Division] OFFICE shall:

(1) Encourage Maryland businesses to increase international trade
activities, with special emphasis on exports, by:

(i) Providing informational and consultative services on the
international trade process including, but not limited to, market research and selection,
marketing techniques and risks, foreign trade laws and regulations, and the availability of
private or public financing;

(ii) Developing publications to facilitate the exchange of product and
services information between Maryland businesses and foreign businesses;

(iii) In cooperation with local government and the private sector,
initiating and organizing trade missions to and from foreign countries and participation in
trade fairs;

(iv) Establishing an outreach program to small and medium sized
businesses with export potential that provides counseling and that utilizes experienced
private sector exporters and other qualified individuals;

(v) Assisting, where appropriate, in obtaining export related financing
through the Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority and other federal,
local, or private programs; and

(vi) Channeling trade leads and providing a list of prescreened foreign
intermediaries;

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