§ 3-204. Duties

   (a) In general. -- The Advisory Board shall assist the Department in:

   (1) developing a comprehensive State strategic plan for life sciences;

   (2) promoting life sciences research, development, commercialization, and manufacturing in the State;

   (3) promoting collaboration and coordination among life sciences organizations in the State;

   (4) promoting collaboration and coordination among research institutions of higher education in the State;

   (5) developing a strategy to coordinate State and federal resources to attract private sector investment and job creation in the life sciences;

   (6) developing a strategy to support federal life sciences facilities located in the State, including support for education, transportation, housing, and capital investment needs; and

   (7) making recommendations to address critical needs in the life sciences, including access to venture capital and capital construction funding.

(b) Required consideration. -- In performing its duties, the Advisory Board shall give due consideration to the business, scientific, medical, and ethical aspects of the life sciences industry.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 83A, § 5-2C-02(j), (k); 2008, ch. 306, § 2.