(a) The Office may enter into contracts or make grants:
(1) consistent with this subtitle; and
(2) subject to the approval of the Secretary or the Secretary’s designee.
(b) Procurement by the Office for services to be performed or supplies to be delivered outside the State shall be consistent with, but not subject to, Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce
Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources
Subtitle 3 - Office of International Trade
Section 3-301 - "Office" Defined
Section 3-302 - Established; Purpose
Section 3-303 - Contract and Grant Authority
Section 3-304 - International Trade Activity
Section 3-305 - Trade and Venture Transactions
Section 3-306 - Agency Coordination
Section 3-307 - Regional and Local Initiatives