Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 3 - Office of International Trade
Section 3-305 - Trade and Venture Transactions

The Office shall encourage and facilitate participation by businesses in the State in barter, counter trade, and joint venture transactions, as appropriate, by:
        (1)    providing informational and consultative services, including the necessary components and laws involved in these transactions;
        (2)    facilitating the commercial relationship between Maryland businesses in the State and counterpart foreign businesses involved in these transactions; and
        (3)    providing, in cooperation with the private sector, a listing of potential barter and joint venture opportunities.