§3–305.

    The Office shall encourage and facilitate participation by businesses in the State in barter, counter trade, and joint venture transactions, as appropriate, by:

        (1)    providing informational and consultative services, including the necessary components and laws involved in these transactions;

        (2)    facilitating the commercial relationship between Maryland businesses in the State and counterpart foreign businesses involved in these transactions; and

        (3)    providing, in cooperation with the private sector, a listing of potential barter and joint venture opportunities.