Section 2-1102 - Maryland Wine and Grape Promotion Fund.
§ 2-1102. Maryland Wine and Grape Promotion Fund.
(a) Established.- There is a Maryland Wine and Grape Promotion Fund.
(b) Purpose.- The purpose of the Fund is to provide grants to nongovernmental organizations and to conduct other activities for the purpose of promoting:
(1) The production and consumption of Maryland wine in the State; and
(2) The production of grapes in the State.
(c) Status.- The Fund is a special nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(d) Fund held separately; accounting.- The Secretary shall hold the Fund separately and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.
(e) Administrative allowance.- The Department may deduct not more than 2% of the proceeds paid into the Fund for administration expenses incurred by the Department.
(f) Contents.- The Fund consists of:
(1) Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund; and
(2) Any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.
(g) Allowed uses of Fund.- The Fund may only be used for the following purposes related to the production and consumption of Maryland wine and the production of grapes in the State:
(1) Grants;
(2) Marketing;
(3) Research;
(4) Advertising;
(5) Retailer promotions;
(6) Festival promotions;
(7) Administrative costs of the Council; and
(8) Educational seminars.
(h) Approval of grants.- On recommendation from the Council, the Board of Public Works shall approve expenditures from the Fund in the forms of grants to nongovernmental organizations.
[2005, ch. 320.]