Maryland Statutes
Part IV - Coordinating Emerging Nanobiotechnology Research in Maryland Program
Section 10-446 - Legislative Findings

The General Assembly finds and declares that:
        (1)    nanobiotechnology offers tremendous potential to revolutionize medical and life science research and to enable discoveries that will enrich and improve the quality of life for the people of the State;
        (2)    the provision of funds for nanobiotechnology projects is vital to supporting this emerging technology; and
        (3)    fostering partnerships among federal institutions, private sector entities, and institutions of higher education will help secure the State’s position as a leader in nanobiotechnology research and assist in securing the State’s economic future.