(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;(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.Added by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 70,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2024.