1. (a) To the extent relevant to State planning, the Department shall study:

   1. (1) the resources of the State;
   2. (2) existing and emerging problems of agriculture, commerce, housing, industry, local government, population, public service, and transportation; and
   3. (3) related matters affecting the development of the State.

2. (b) In making the studies, the Department shall seek the cooperation of appropriate:

   1. (1) governmental units;
   2. (2) regional planning commissions;
   3. (3) public or private educational institutions;
   4. (4) public or private research organizations;
   5. (5) civic groups; and
   6. (6) interested persons.

Added as State Finance and Procurement § 5-506 by Acts 1985, c. 11, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1985. Amended by Acts 1989, c. 540, § 1; Acts 2000, c. 209, § 2, eff. July 1, 2000. Renumbered as State Finance and Procurement § 5-505 by Acts 2019, c. 144, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.

Formerly Art. 88C, § 2.