Section 3-204 - Duties. - Maryland Statutes

§ 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. 
 

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