Section 3-304 - International trade activity. - Maryland Statutes

§ 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. 
 

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