PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor                             S.B. 810

(6)     To accept any gifts, donations, or bequests for any of the purposes of this
subtitle; and

(7)     Subject to the provisions of [§ 4-1A-08] § 4-208 of this subtitle, to
generate revenue through sales of goods and services relating to tourism.

[4-1A-07.] 4-207.

Subject to the approval of the Secretary, the Board shall:

(1)     Draft and implement:

(I) a 5-year strategic plan for the promotion and development of
tourism in Maryland; AND

[(2)] (II) [Draft and implement] an annual marketing plan consistent with
the strategic plan;

(2)     SUBMIT TO THE MARYLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION FOR ITS REVIEW THE 5-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN AND ANNUAL
MARKETING PLAN;

(3)     Establish an annual operating budget consistent with the marketing
plan;

(4)     Protect, preserve, promote, and restore the natural, historical, scenic,
and cultural resources in the State;

(5)     Encourage the development of new tourism resources, products,
businesses, and attractions in the State;

(6)     Facilitate the movement and activities of tourists to, from, and within
the State through signs, information aids, and other services;

(7)     Improve the safety and security of tourists in the State;

(8)     Encourage and facilitate training and education of individuals for jobs in
the tourism industry, and provide a healthy environment for the development of human
resources in tourism businesses;

(9)     Encourage residents to pursue careers in the tourism industry;

(10)   Produce a climate conducive to small tourism business growth and
viability;

(11)   Review existing and proposed taxes, fees, licenses, regulations, and
regulatory procedures affecting tourism and tourism businesses in the State and evaluate
their impact on the ability of the tourism industry to create employment and generate
income;

(12)   Support the conducting of research necessary to evaluate, plan, and
execute effective tourism programs;

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