01.01.1995.25

A. The Chesapeake Bay Communications Coordinating Office, its positions, appropriations, and assets now located in the Executive Department are hereby transferred to the Department of Natural Resources.

B. The Department of Natural Resources shall:

(1) Coordinate State communication plans as outlined in the Maryland Chesapeake Bay Communication Plan;

(2) Cooperate with the Executive Department and the Departments of Agriculture and Environment to promote public information, education, and participation activities designed to involve citizens in restoring the Chesapeake Bay; and

(3) Develop media campaigns to increase public awareness and participation in the cleanup of the Chesapeake Bay.

Effective date: October 6, 1995 (22:22 Md. R. 1649)