The Commission shall:
(1) Advise and recommend to the Secretary for approval the allocation of funds from the Maryland Wine and Grape Promotion Fund to projects regarding viticultural and enological practices and promotion, marketing, and education programs deemed necessary or advisable to accomplish the purposes of this subtitle and Title 2, Subtitle 11 of this article;
(2) Provide a forum to address the issues that are relevant to wineries and grape growers;
(3) Identify strategies to facilitate growth of viticulture of the State;
(4) Study the policies of the wine and grape industries of other states and identify which, if any, policies should be adopted by the wine and grape industry of this State; and
(5) Issue an annual report to the Governor on the Commission’s findings and recommendations.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 10 - Promotion and Identification of Agricultural Products
Subtitle 12 - Advisory Commission on Maryland Wine and Grape Growing
Section 10-1202 - Creation of Advisory Commission
Section 10-1203 - Composition; Oath; Term; Removal
Section 10-1205 - Meetings; Reimbursement of Expenses; Support Staff