52:27H-22.2 - Duties of Division of International Trade - New Jersey Statutes

52:27H-22.2. Duties of Division of International Trade
    In addition to duties otherwise prescribed by law, the Division of International Trade shall:

   a.   Conduct research and analysis of international markets, international business practices, specific business skills necessary to engage in international commerce and methods of stimulating reinvestment in New Jersey;

   b.   Establish a data center which provides information on commercial opportunities in international trade, resources for technical and financial trade assistance, and employment opportunities in international business, in cooperation with the Department of Education through the State Library and various agencies involved in international trade;

   c.   Regularly represent or assist in representing the interests of New Jersey-based firms in foreign market transactions through regularly scheduled trade delegations, missions and seminars;

   d.   Provide New Jersey-based firms with customized technical and other needed assistance in international trade;

   e.   Utilize sufficient funds for international travel by appropriate members of the division staff in order to promote New Jersey exports and publicize the  advantages of the State of New Jersey as a location from which to engage in export trade; and

   f.   Recruit foreign capital investment in New Jersey to be applied toward economic development and job creation.

   L. 1985, c. 160, s. 2, eff. April 26, 1985.