Section 9-218 - Funds. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-218. Funds.
 

(a)  Federal funds.-  

(1) The Secretary may apply for, receive, and spend federal funds available for use in carrying out the powers and duties of the Secretary or the Department. 

(2) The Department may: 

(i) accept, manage, and dispose of federal funds and commodities; and 

(ii) take advantage of any available federal program or grant or other public or private assistance that accomplishes or furthers the objectives of this title. 

(b)  Gifts and grants.-  

(1) With the approval of the Secretary of Budget and Management, the Department shall accept, on behalf of the State, a conditional or unconditional gift or grant. 

(2) The Department shall pay all funds collected under paragraph (1) of this subsection into a special fund of the State Treasury and use the special fund to carry out the provisions of this title. 

(c)  Payment into General Fund.- Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section or otherwise provided by law, the Secretary shall pay all money collected by the Department under this title into the General Fund of the State. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 83C, §§ 2-104(h), (i), 2-116; 2007, ch. 3, § 2.]