Maryland Agriculture Section 2-708.1

      The Board shall:

            (1)      Carry out the licensing, inspection, and enforcement provisions of this subtitle;

            (2)      Advise the Department regarding matters affecting the horse industry in the State;

            (3)      Support research related to equine health and related issues;

            (4)      Promote the development and use of horses in the State;

            (5)      Create public awareness of the value of equine activities as they relate to the preservation of green space and agricultural land; and

            (6)      Develop and disseminate information concerning the equine industry, including the history and tradition of breeding and the role of horses in recreational activities.