(a) The Department shall administer the State’s economic development and growth funds to facilitate the attraction, creation, expansion, and retention of businesses and jobs in the State.
(b) The Department shall encourage local governments to develop, and assist local governments in developing, strategic plans for economic development.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce
Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs
Subtitle 1 - General Provisions
Section 5-101 - Duty of Department; Local Strategic Plans
Section 5-102 - Programs and Funds Administered by the Department
Section 5-103 - Transfer of Funds
Section 5-104 - Specialized Small Business Investment Companies
Section 5-105 - Focus Areas, Enterprise Zones, and Brac Zones
Section 5-106 - Contact for Military Installation Realignment and Closure