§ 3-304. International trade activity

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEconomic DevelopmentEffective: October 1, 2008

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Economic Development (Refs & Annos)
Division I. Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce [Titles 1-8] (Refs & Annos)
Title 3. Economic Development and Business Resources (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Office of International Trade (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2008
MD Code, Economic Development, § 3-304
§ 3-304. International trade activity
Currentness
With special emphasis on exports, the Office shall encourage businesses in the State to increase international trade activities by:
(1) channeling trade leads and providing a list of prescreened foreign intermediaries;
(2) providing informational and consultative services on the international trade process, including:
(i) market research and selection;
(ii) marketing techniques and risks;
(iii) foreign trade laws; and
(iv) the availability of private or public financing;
(3) developing publications to facilitate the exchange of information on products and services between businesses in the State and foreign businesses;
(4) initiating and organizing foreign trade missions to and from foreign countries and participating in trade fairs, in cooperation with local governments and the private sector;
(5) establishing an outreach program for small-sized and medium-sized businesses that have export potential to provide counseling and to use experienced private-sector exporters and other qualified persons; and
(6) assisting, as appropriate, with acquisition of export-related financing through the Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority and federal, local, or private programs.

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Added by Acts 2008, c. 306, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2008.
MD Code, Economic Development, § 3-304, MD ECON DEV § 3-304
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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