The Board shall:
(1) set policies for spending money on tourism advertising, written and graphic materials, cooperative and matching promotional programs, and other tourism and travel developmental and promotional activities for the State;
(2) spend money of the Fund to plan, advertise, promote, assist, and develop the tourism and travel industries in the State; and
(3) provide grants to destination marketing organizations for the purpose of attracting visitors to the State of not less than:
(i) $2,350,000 in total for fiscal year 2011; and
(ii) $2,500,000 in total for fiscal year 2012 and for each fiscal year thereafter.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce
Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts
Subtitle 2 - Maryland Tourism Development Board
Section 4-202 - Legislative Policy
Section 4-206 - Executive Director
Section 4-207 - Meetings; Compensation
Section 4-208 - Staff, Facilities, and Equipment
Section 4-209 - General Powers and Duties
Section 4-210 - Duties -- in General
Section 4-211 - Duties -- Strategic Plan
Section 4-212 - Duties -- Marketing Plan
Section 4-213 - Duties -- Tourism
Section 4-214 - Duties -- Finances