The Department is the central depository for all land use plans and all amendments and revisions to land use plans adopted by: a unit of the State government; a unit of a regional government; a unit of a local government; or an interstate agency. Each unit of government or agency listed in subsection (a) of this section shall submit to the Department a current version of all adopted land use plans and all adopted amendments and revisions to land use plans. The Department shall post on its website a copy of all adopted land use plans and all adopted amendments and revisions to land use plans that are submitted to the Department under this section in an electronic format.

The Department shall be a repository for information about State–owned real property. The Department shall correlate information concerning real property owned by the State. The Department shall maintain a current, updated list of real property owned by the State. The list shall include pertinent details concerning size, facilities, and value. A copy of the list and any related information shall be provided to any State agency and the General Assembly upon request.

To the extent relevant to State planning, the Department shall study: the resources of the State; existing and emerging problems of agriculture, commerce, housing, industry, local government, population, public service, and transportation; and related matters affecting the development of the State. In making the studies, the Department shall seek the cooperation of appropriate: governmental units; regional planning commissions; public or private educational institutions; public or private research organizations; civic groups; and interested persons.

The Department shall provide information to State and local officials and to the public to stimulate public interest and participation in the orderly, integrated development of the State and to foster public awareness and understanding of: the objectives of the State Development Plan; and the function of State, regional, and local planning.

Upon request of the General Assembly, the Department shall provide information to and cooperate with the General Assembly and its committees in connection with the studies made by the Department relevant to State planning.

The Department shall annually publish on the Maryland InfoPortal information concerning State financial and technical assistance offered through State assistance programs.