§ 13–728
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Econ. Dev. § 13-728 (2026)
Title 13. Regional Development Resources
Subtitle 7. Tri-County Council for Western Maryland
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(a)
There is a Western Maryland Regional Tourism Bureau in the Council.
(b)
The purposes of the Bureau are to:
(1)
develop advertising and marketing programs to disseminate information about the region;
(2)
stimulate tourism in the region;
(3)
encourage the development of the region’s recreational areas and facilities;
(4)
promote business and job opportunities in the region through tourism;
(5)
develop public awareness of the heritage and history of the region;
(6)
coordinate and facilitate special events programming for the region;
(7)
serve as a liaison between the region’s tourism industry, the Governor, the Department, other units of State government, private organizations, and the General Assembly; and
(8)
advise the Governor, the Department, and the General Assembly on programs affecting the tourism industry.