(a) There is a University Textbook Consortium within the University System of Maryland.
(b) The purpose of the University Textbook Consortium is to enable constituent institutions to receive a volume discount on the purchase of textbooks and other educational supplies.
(c) The University System Office or its designee shall coordinate the purchase and distribution of textbooks and other educational supplies to participating institutions.
(d) Participation in the University Textbook Consortium by constituent institutions is voluntary.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division III - Higher Education
Title 12 - University System of Maryland
Subtitle 1 - Powers and Duties
Section 12-101 - Established; Purpose; Definitions
Section 12-101.1 - Morgan State University Not Included in University System of Maryland
Section 12-102 - Board of Regents -- Government of University; Members
Section 12-103 - Board of Regents -- Officers; Meetings
Section 12-104 - Board of Regents -- General Powers and Duties
Section 12-104.1 - High Impact Economic Development Activity
Section 12-105 - Fiscal Matters
Section 12-106 - Plan for and Administration of University
Section 12-107 - Equal Educational Opportunity
Section 12-108 - Chancellor; Employees of Board
Section 12-109 - Presidents of Constituent Institutions; Boards of Visitors
Section 12-110 - Faculty and Administrative Personnel
Section 12-111 - Appointments; Policies and Guidelines
Section 12-112 - University Compliance With State Finance and Procurement Rules
Section 12-113 - Business Entities
Section 12-114 - University Textbook Consortium
Section 12-114.1 - Open Source Textbook Initiative
Section 12-114.2 - Availability of Free or Low-Cost Digital Materials
Section 12-115 - Restrictions on Campaign Fund-Raising by Members of Board of Regents
Section 12-116 - Agriculture and Natural Resources Internship Program
Section 12-117 - Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Section 12-118 - Maryland Center for Computing Education
Section 12-121 - Specialized Clinical Care at Rural Hospitals by Faculty -- Annual Funding