Md. Code, State Government § 9–506

(a) The Trust shall retain an architect as a consultant.

(b) The consultant must:

(1) be registered by the State Board of Architects;

(2) be familiar with all phases of 18th century architecture; and

(3) have the professional experience that is needed to restore the State House in a way that befits its majestic history and its current role as the Capitol.

(c) The consultant is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.

(d) The consultant shall:

(1) prepare measured drawings of the State House;

(2) publish the drawings and a descriptive text;

(3) send copies of the drawings to the National Trust for Historic Preservation; and

(4) subject to § 2-1257 of this article, submit to the General Assembly a report on the drawings.