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<section article="gec" article_name="Economic Development" number="5-2504" effective_note="EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2028 PER CHAPTERS 36 AND 37 OF 2026" title_number="5" title_name="Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs" subtitle_number="25" subtitle_name="Maryland–ireland Trade Commission">
  <level label="a">
    <text>The Commission shall study and make recommendations regarding:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>advancing bilateral trade and investment between Maryland and Ireland;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>initiating joint action on policy issues of mutual interest to Maryland and Ireland;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>promoting business and academic exchanges between Maryland and Ireland;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="4">
      <text>encouraging mutual economic support between Maryland and Ireland;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="5">
      <text>encouraging mutual investment in the infrastructure of Maryland and Ireland; and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="6">
      <text>other issues as determined by the Commission.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>On or before December 1, 2025, and each December 1 thereafter, the Commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.</text>
  </level>
</section>
