Maryland § 5A-358

§ 5A-358.

    (a)    The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out the Program, including:

        (1)    application and review procedures;

        (2)    procedures for adequate public notice of assistance available under the Program; and

        (3)    selection standards that the Panel shall consider in reviewing applications for grants.

    (b)    Selection standards under subsection (a)(3) of this section include:

        (1)    the relative merits of the project or activities within identified statewide needs;

        (2)    the extent to which the appropriate political subdivision contributes to support the project;

        (3)    the potential for the project to stimulate increased tourism, museum attendance, or museum self-sufficiency; and

        (4)    other relevant factors, such as the extent to which the project helps achieve equal geographic distribution of grant assistance throughout the State.