# Economic Development (GEC)

## Title 4. Tourism, Film, and the Arts

### Subtitle 4. Maryland Entertainment Industry Council

#### Section 4-406

(a) The Council shall:

  (1) assess Maryland's existing assets, opportunities, and competitive position within the film, television, and entertainment industry;

  (2) study:

    (i) Maryland's State, local, and private assets that currently support Maryland's film, television, and entertainment industry, including key infrastructure, existing workforce, workforce pipelines, scenic profile, emerging specialties, and independent creative communities;

    (ii) existing State programs, agencies, offices, grant programs, and commissions across State agencies that support the film, television, and entertainment industry;

    (iii) models, competitive profiles, methods, and legislation that states have utilized to incentivize necessary infrastructure and workforce to support the film, television, and entertainment industry;

    (iv) industry needs, disruptive trends, and emerging technologies within the film, television, and entertainment industry; and

    (v) complementary industries, aligned businesses, and potential corporate, philanthropic, and other partners for the film, television, and entertainment industry; and

  (3) make recommendations on the development of a coordinated, comprehensive strategic plan to position Maryland as an emerging leader in the film, television, and entertainment industry.

(b) The Council may:

  (1) adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle;

  (2) enter into contracts and agreements;

  (3) obtain services;

  (4) ask any other unit of the State for assistance and data that enable the Council to carry out its powers and duties;

  (5) accept federal money for any purpose of this subtitle; and

  (6) accept gifts, donations, or bequests for any purpose of this subtitle.

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Md. Code Ann., Econ. Dev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)