Ch.' 120                                    1995 LAWS OF MARYLAND

[4-303.] 4-402.

The Office [or Council] may:

(1)     Request and obtain from any agency of State and local government any
assistance and information necessary to carry out this subtitle;

(2)     Accept and expend any gifts, bequests, or grants from public or private
sources for any of the purposes of this subtitle; and

(3)     Expend moneys made available by the budget and do any other acts
necessary to carry out this subtitle.

[4-304.] 4-403.

The [Council is an advisory body to the Department and assists the Department in
developing and implementing] OFFICE SHALL DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT a program to
promote the production of motion pictures and television within this State[. This
program is a responsibility of the Office and includes:], INCLUDING:

(1)     The preparation and distribution of appropriate promotional and
informational materials pointing out desirable locations within the State for the
production of motion pictures and television, explaining the benefits and advantages of
producing motion pictures and television within the State, and detailing the services and
assistance available within State government as well as services available at the local level
and within the industry;

(2)     Assisting motion picture and television companies to secure location
permits and other appropriate services connected with motion picture and television
production; and

(3)     Facilitating cooperation from local government, State, and federal
government agencies and private sector groups in the location and production of motion
pictures and television.

[4-305.] 4-404.                                       . .

The Office shall coordinate with activities of similar offices, councils' or boards
appointed by any local governments within this State for any of the purposes of this
subtitle.

[4-306.

The Council shall recommend to the Department any legislative or administrative
actions necessary to maintain and improve the position of the State's motion picture and
television industry in the national and world market.]

Subtitle [4.] 5. Advisory Commission on Sports.
[4-401.] 4-501.

In this subtitle ONLY, "Commission" means the Advisory Commission on Sports.

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