1. (a) The Council shall:

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

   2. (2) study:

      1. (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;
      2. (ii) existing State programs, agencies, offices, grant programs, and commissions across State agencies that support the film, television, and entertainment industry;
      3. (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;
      4. (iv) industry needs, disruptive trends, and emerging technologies within the film, television, and entertainment industry; and
      5. (v) complementary industries, aligned businesses, and potential corporate, philanthropic, and other partners for the film, television, and entertainment industry; and
   3. (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.

2. (b) The Council may:

   1. (1) adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle;
   2. (2) enter into contracts and agreements;
   3. (3) obtain services;
   4. (4) ask any other unit of the State for assistance and data that enable the Council to carry out its powers and duties;
   5. (5) accept federal money for any purpose of this subtitle; and
   6. (6) accept gifts, donations, or bequests for any purpose of this subtitle.

Added by Acts 2024, c. 70, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024.