§2–2202.

    (a)    The State Specialist for Value–Added Agriculture shall:

        (1)    Serve as the primary point of contact for individuals engaging in, or interested in engaging in, value–added agriculture in the State;

        (2)    Provide information regarding State and federal regulations relating to value–added agriculture;

        (3)    Act as a liaison between State and federal partners involved in value–added agriculture; and

        (4)    Perform any other duty or function that supports value–added agriculture in the State, as required by the Secretary.

    (b)    The State Specialist for Value–Added Agriculture shall receive a salary as provided in the State budget.