Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. § 5-506
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Current — January 1, 2020
As of January 1, 2019
(a) To the extent relevant to State planning, the Department shall study:
(1) the resources of the State;
(2) existing and emerging problems of agriculture, commerce, housing, industry, local government, population, public service, and transportation; and
(3) related matters affecting the development of the State.
(b) In making the studies, the Department shall seek the cooperation of appropriate:
(1) governmental units;
(2) regional planning commissions;
(3) public or private educational institutions;
(4) public or private research organizations;
(5) civic groups; and
(6) interested persons.
The Department shall provide information to State and local officials and to the public to stimulate public interest and participation in the orderly, integrated development of the State and to foster public awareness and understanding of:
(1) the objectives of the State Development Plan; and
(2) the function of State, regional, and local planning.
Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.