§ 3-304. International trade activity

   With special emphasis on exports, the Office shall encourage businesses in the State to increase international trade activities by:

   (1) channeling trade leads and providing a list of prescreened foreign intermediaries;

   (2) providing informational and consultative services on the international trade process, including:

      (i) market research and selection;

      (ii) marketing techniques and risks;

      (iii) foreign trade laws; and

      (iv) the availability of private or public financing;

   (3) developing publications to facilitate the exchange of information on products and services between businesses in the State and foreign businesses;

   (4) initiating and organizing foreign trade missions to and from foreign countries and participating in trade fairs, in cooperation with local governments and the private sector;

   (5) establishing an outreach program for small-sized and medium-sized businesses that have export potential to provide counseling and to use experienced private-sector exporters and other qualified persons; and

   (6) assisting, as appropriate, with acquisition of export-related financing through the Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority and federal, local, or private programs.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 83A, § 3-301(b)(1); 2008, ch. 306, § 2.