Section 2-1102 - Maryland Wine and Grape Promotion Fund. - Maryland Statutes

§ 2-1102. Maryland Wine and Grape Promotion Fund.
 

(a)  Established.- There is a Maryland Wine and Grape Promotion Fund. 

(b)  Purpose.- The purpose of the Fund is to provide grants to nongovernmental organizations and to conduct other activities for the purpose of promoting: 

(1) The production and consumption of Maryland wine in the State; and 

(2) The production of grapes in the State. 

(c)  Status.- The Fund is a special nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article. 

(d)  Fund held separately; accounting.- The Secretary shall hold the Fund separately and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund. 

(e)  Administrative allowance.- The Department may deduct not more than 2% of the proceeds paid into the Fund for administration expenses incurred by the Department. 

(f)  Contents.- The Fund consists of: 

(1) Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund; and 

(2) Any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund. 

(g)  Allowed uses of Fund.- The Fund may only be used for the following purposes related to the production and consumption of Maryland wine and the production of grapes in the State: 

(1) Grants; 

(2) Marketing; 

(3) Research; 

(4) Advertising; 

(5) Retailer promotions; 

(6) Festival promotions; 

(7) Administrative costs of the Council; and 

(8) Educational seminars. 

(h)  Approval of grants.- On recommendation from the Council, the Board of Public Works shall approve expenditures from the Fund in the forms of grants to nongovernmental organizations. 
 

[2005, ch. 320.]