§ 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.