1. (a) The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out the Program, including:

   1. (1) application and review procedures;
   2. (2) procedures for adequate public notice of assistance available under the Program; and
   3. (3) selection standards that the Panel shall consider in reviewing applications for grants.

2. (b) Selection standards under subsection (a)(3) of this section include:

   1. (1) the relative merits of the project or activities within identified statewide needs;
   2. (2) the extent to which the appropriate political subdivision contributes to support the project;
   3. (3) the potential for the project to stimulate increased tourism, museum attendance, or museum self-sufficiency; and
   4. (4) other relevant factors, such as the extent to which the project helps achieve equal geographic distribution of grant assistance throughout the State.

Added as Housing and Community Development § 5-458 by Acts 2005, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2005. Transferred to State Finance and Procurement § 5A-358 by Acts 2005, c. 440, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2005. Amended by Acts 2024, c. 493, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024; Acts 2024, c. 494, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024.