{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-state-finance-and-procurement-5-505","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 5–505","heading":"","body":"(a) To the extent relevant to State planning, the Department shall study:\n(1) the resources of the State;\n(2) existing and emerging problems of agriculture, commerce, housing, industry, local government, population, public service, and transportation; and\n(3) related matters affecting the development of the State.\n(b) In making the studies, the Department shall seek the cooperation of appropriate:\n(1) governmental units;\n(2) regional planning commissions;\n(3) public or private educational institutions;\n(4) public or private research organizations;\n(5) civic groups; and\n(6) interested persons.","path":["Article - State Finance and Procurement"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gsf\u0026section=5-505","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T20:00:48Z","sha256":"aa44c7de350f4e74c41b50340e79f968a4a70c9df485c0bab0986479e8e2e7db","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-state-finance-and-procurement-5-503","next":"us-md/md.-code-state-finance-and-procurement-5-506"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}