§4–406.

    (a)    The Council shall:

        (1)    assess Maryland’s existing assets, opportunities, and competitive position within the film, television, and entertainment industry;

        (2)    study:

            (i)    Maryland’s State, local, and private assets that currently support Maryland’s film, television, and entertainment industry, including key infrastructure, existing workforce, workforce pipelines, scenic profile, emerging specialties, and independent creative communities;

            (ii)    existing State programs, agencies, offices, grant programs, and commissions across State agencies that support the film, television, and entertainment industry;

            (iii)    models, competitive profiles, methods, and legislation that states have utilized to incentivize necessary infrastructure and workforce to support the film, television, and entertainment industry;

            (iv)    industry needs, disruptive trends, and emerging technologies within the film, television, and entertainment industry; and

            (v)    complementary industries, aligned businesses, and potential corporate, philanthropic, and other partners for the film, television, and entertainment industry; and

        (3)    make recommendations on the development of a coordinated, comprehensive strategic plan to position Maryland as an emerging leader in the film, television, and entertainment industry.

    (b)    The Council may:

        (1)    adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle;

        (2)    enter into contracts and agreements;

        (3)    obtain services;

        (4)    ask any other unit of the State for assistance and data that enable the Council to carry out its powers and duties;

        (5)    accept federal money for any purpose of this subtitle; and

        (6)    accept gifts, donations, or bequests for any purpose of this subtitle.