Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 6-226 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-226
§6–226.
Status: in_force

§6–226. IN EFFECT

(a) (1) Except as otherwise specifically provided by law or by regulation of the Treasurer, the Treasurer shall credit to the General Fund any interest on or other income from State money that the Treasurer invests.

(2) (i) This paragraph does not apply in fiscal years 2024 through 2028.

(ii) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and unless inconsistent with a federal law, grant agreement, or other federal requirement or with the terms of a gift or settlement agreement, net interest on all State money allocated by the State Treasurer under this section to special funds or accounts, and otherwise entitled to receive interest earnings, as accounted for by the Comptroller, shall accrue to the General Fund of the State.

(iii) The provisions of subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph do not apply to the following funds:

1. Maryland Housing Loan Funds of 1976, 1978, 1979, and 1984;

2. Microsoft Cost Share Fund;

3. Subsequent Injury Fund;

4. Uninsured Employers’ Fund;

5. Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program;

6. Energy Overcharge Restitution Fund;

7. PEPCO/Connectiv Settlement Fund;

8. Baseball Capital Improvements Fund;

9. State Victims of Crime Fund;

10. Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Fund;

11. Victim and Witness Protection and Relocation Fund;

12. Unclaimed Restitution – Victims of Crime;

13. Justice Assistance Grant;

14. Byrne Justice Assistance Grant;

15. Maryland Election Modernization Fund;

16. Scriven Estate Fund;

17. Volunteer Company Assistance Fund;

18. Radoff Memorial Fund;

19. Archives Endowment Account within the Archives Fund;

20. Ellefson Endowment Fund;

21. Albert C. Ritchie Memorial Fund;

22. Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program Fund;

23. Fair Campaign Financing Fund;

24. State Employees and Retirees Health and Welfare Benefits Fund;

25. Major Information Technology Development Project Fund;

26. State Retirement Agency Funds;

27. Postretirement Health Benefits Trust Fund;

28. Maryland Emergency Medical System Operations Fund;

29. State Wildlife Management and Protection Fund;

30. Fisheries Management and Protection Fund;

31. Ocean Beach Replenishment Fund;

32. Community Services Trust Fund;

33. Waiting List Equity Fund;

34. Health Care Coverage Fund;

35. Health Services Cost Review Commission Fund;

36. Hospital Uncompensated Care Fund;

37. funds in the accounts of Morgan State University;

38. funds in the accounts of St. Mary’s College of Maryland;

39. funds in the accounts of the University System of Maryland;

40. Maryland Prepaid College Trust Fund;

41. Nurse Support Program Assistance Fund;

42. funds in the accounts of the Baltimore City Community College;

43. Education Trust Fund;

44. Section 8 construction and administration funds administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development;

45. MacArthur Grant Fund;

46. all special funds within the Department of Commerce;

47. Maryland Water Quality Revolving Loan Fund;

48. Maryland Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund;

49. Bay Restoration Fund;

50. Migratory Game Bird Fund;

51. Deer Stamp Fund;

52. Wildlife Habitat Incentive Fund;

53. Fisheries Research and Development Fund;

54. Strategic Energy Investment Fund;

55. Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund;

56. 50% of the interest from the 9–1–1 Trust Fund;

57. all accounts within the State Reserve Fund;

58. local revenue accounts collected by the Judiciary;

59. Assistive Technology Loan Fund;

60. Veterans Trust Fund;

61. Transportation Trust Fund;

62. Foreclosed Property Registry Fund;

63. Asbestos Worker Protection Fund;

64. Maryland Innovation Initiative Fund;

65. Family Security Trust Fund, subject to § 7–4A–03(d) of the Health Occupations Article;

66. Baltimore City Community Enhancement Transit–Oriented Development Fund;

67. the Maryland Legal Services Corporation Fund;

68. Mortgage Loan Servicing Practices Settlement Fund;

69. Maryland Offshore Wind Business Development Fund;

70. the Maryland First Scholarship Fund;

71. Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission Fund;

72. the Spay/Neuter Fund;

73. State Brain Injury Trust Fund;

74. the Baltimore City Public School Construction Facilities Fund;

75. the Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund;

76. the Prekindergarten Expansion Fund;

77. the Energy–Efficient Homes Construction Fund;

78. the Maryland E–Nnovation Initiative Fund;

79. the Innovation Investment Fund;

80. the Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnership of Maryland Fund;

81. the Newborn Screening Program Fund;

82. the Economic Development Marketing Fund;

83. the Uniformed Services Personnel and Veteran–Owned Small Business No–Interest Loan Fund;

84. the Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Program Fund;

85. the Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth Impact Fund;

86. the Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund;

87. the Next Generation Scholars of Maryland Program Fund;

88. the Construction Education and Innovation Fund;

89. the Uninsured Motorist Education and Enforcement Fund;

90. the Performance Incentive Grant Fund;

91. the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Fund;

92. the Community Program Fund;

93. the Addiction Treatment Divestiture Fund;

94. the Maryland Energy Innovation Fund;

95. the State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund;

96. the National Capital Strategic Economic Development Fund;

97. the Advance Directive Program Fund;

98. the Make Office Vacancies Extinct Matching Fund;

99. the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund;

100. the School Construction Revolving Loan Fund;

101. the Safe Schools Fund;

102. the Maryland Violence Intervention and Prevention Program Fund;

103. the Computing Education and Professional Development Fund;

104. the Maryland Prenatal and Infant Care Grant Program Fund;

105. the Healthy School Facility Fund;

106. the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Compassionate Use Fund;

107. the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission Fund;

108. the Pretrial Services Program Grant Fund;

109. the Supplemental Facilities Fund;

110. the Hemp Farming Fund;

111. the Prince George’s County Public–Private Partnership Fund;

112. the Zero–Emission Vehicle School Bus Transition Fund;

113. the Rape Kit Testing Grant Fund;

114. the Pedestrian Safety Fund;

115. the Legal Representation Fund for Title IX Proceedings;

116. the Student Peer Mediation Program Fund;

117. the Markell Hendricks Youth Crime Prevention and Diversion Parole Fund;

118. the Federal Government Employee Assistance Loan Fund;

119. the Racing and Community Development Financing Fund;

120. the Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund;

121. the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund;

122. the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund;

123. the Nancy K. Kopp Public School Facilities Priority Fund;

124. the Prescription Drug Affordability Fund;

125. the Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentive Matching Fund;

126. the Michael Erin Busch Sports Fund;

127. the Coordinated Community Supports Partnership Fund;

128. the Opioid Restitution Fund;

129. the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Reserve Fund;

130. the Rural Broadband Assistance Fund;

131. the Digital Inclusion Fund;

132. the Digital Connectivity Fund;

133. the K–9 Compassionate Care Fund;

134. the Maternal and Child Health Population Health Improvement Fund;

135. the Inclusion Fund;

136. the Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Fund;

137. the Hagerstown Multi–Use Sports and Events Facility Fund;

138. the Pre–Seed Builder Fund;

139. the Resilient Maryland Revolving Loan Fund;

140. the Notary Public Fund;

141. the Health Equity Resource Community Reserve Fund;

142. the Access to Counsel in Evictions Special Fund;

143. the Homeowner Protection Fund;

144. the Maggie McIntosh School Arts Fund;

145. the Climate Catalytic Capital Fund;

146. the Park System Critical Maintenance Fund;

147. the Park System Capital Improvements and Acquisition Fund;

148. the Great Maryland Outdoors Fund;

149. the Abortion Care Clinical Training Program Fund;

150. the Sports Entertainment Facilities Financing Fund;

151. the Major Sports and Entertainment Event Program Fund;

152. the Prince George’s County Blue Line Corridor Facility Fund;

153. the Senator George C. Edwards Fund;

154. the 9–8–8 Trust Fund;

155. the Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program Fund;

156. the Local Cybersecurity Support Fund;

157. the Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program Fund for Nurses and Nursing Support Staff;

158. the Maryland Makerspace Initiative Fund;

159. the Sustainable Maryland Program Fund;

160. the On–Site Wastewater Professionals Fund;

161. the Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund;

162. the Maryland New Start Pilot Microloan Program Fund;

163. the Department of General Services Broker Rebate Fee Fund;

164. the Patient Safety Center Fund;

165. the False Claims Fund;

166. the Resiliency Hub Grant Program Fund;

167. the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund;

168. the Cannabis Business Assistance Fund;

169. the Cannabis Public Health Fund;

170. the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund;

171. the Young Adult Service Year Option Pathway Fund;

172. the Maryland Service Year Option Pathway Fund;

173. the Camden Yards Baseball Sports Facility Supplemental Financing Fund;

174. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Supplemental Financing Fund;

175. the Bus Rapid Transit Fund;

176. the Cannabis Regulation and Enforcement Fund;

177. the Medical Cannabis Compassionate Use Fund;

178. the Behavioral Health Workforce Investment Fund;

179. the Build Our Future Grant Fund;

180. the Human–Relevant Research Fund;

181. the Equitech Growth Fund;

182. the Maryland Forestry Education Fund;

183. the Transit–Oriented Development Capital Grant and Revolving Loan Fund;

184. the Local Land Trust Revolving Loan Fund;

185. the State Disaster Recovery Fund;

186. the Black Bass Conservation Fund;

187. the Non–Depository Special Fund;

188. the Teacher Retention and Development Fund;

189. the Protecting Against Hate Crimes Grant Fund;

190. the Fallen Transportation Workers Scholarship Fund;

191. the Maryland Geological Survey Fund;

192. the Access to Attorneys, Advocates, and Consultants for Special Education Fund;

193. the Rental Assistance for Community School Families Fund;

194. the Community Health and Safety Works Grant Program Fund;

195. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Capital Works Fund;

196. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Emergency Repair Fund;

197. the ENOUGH Grant Fund;

198. the Talent Innovation Fund;

199. the Climate Technology Founder’s Fund;

200. the Whole Watershed Fund;

201. the Radiation Emergency Response Fund;

202. the Victims of Domestic Violence Program Grant Fund;

203. the Proposed Programs Collaborative Grant Fund;

204. the Maryland Pay Per Apprentice Program Fund;

205. the West North Avenue Development Authority Fund;

206. the Academic Excellence Fund;

207. the Abandoned and Neglected Cemeteries Fund;

208. the Assistive Technology Services Fund;

209. the Private Dam Repair Fund;

210. the Public Health Abortion Grant Program Fund;

211. the Natural Resources Property Maintenance Fund;

212. the Department of Social and Economic Mobility Special Fund; and

213. the Population Health Improvement Fund.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Treasurer may invest separately or commingled in 1 or more pools amounts to be invested by law or regulation for State agencies.

(2) The Treasurer shall allocate net earnings on amounts commingled in a pool to the appropriate State agencies entitled to receive interest earnings under subsection (a) of this section.

§6–226. // EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2027 PER CHAPTERS 111, 430, AND 431 OF 2023 //

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 364 OF 2021 //

(a) (1) Except as otherwise specifically provided by law or by regulation of the Treasurer, the Treasurer shall credit to the General Fund any interest on or other income from State money that the Treasurer invests.

(2) (i) This paragraph does not apply in fiscal years 2024 through 2028.

(ii) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and unless inconsistent with a federal law, grant agreement, or other federal requirement or with the terms of a gift or settlement agreement, net interest on all State money allocated by the State Treasurer under this section to special funds or accounts, and otherwise entitled to receive interest earnings, as accounted for by the Comptroller, shall accrue to the General Fund of the State.

(iii) The provisions of subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph do not apply to the following funds:

1. Maryland Housing Loan Funds of 1976, 1978, 1979, and 1984;

2. Microsoft Cost Share Fund;

3. Subsequent Injury Fund;

4. Uninsured Employers’ Fund;

5. Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program;

6. Energy Overcharge Restitution Fund;

7. PEPCO/Connectiv Settlement Fund;

8. Baseball Capital Improvements Fund;

9. State Victims of Crime Fund;

10. Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Fund;

11. Victim and Witness Protection and Relocation Fund;

12. Unclaimed Restitution – Victims of Crime;

13. Justice Assistance Grant;

14. Byrne Justice Assistance Grant;

15. Maryland Election Modernization Fund;

16. Scriven Estate Fund;

17. Volunteer Company Assistance Fund;

18. Radoff Memorial Fund;

19. Archives Endowment Account within the Archives Fund;

20. Ellefson Endowment Fund;

21. Albert C. Ritchie Memorial Fund;

22. Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program Fund;

23. Fair Campaign Financing Fund;

24. State Employees and Retirees Health and Welfare Benefits Fund;

25. Major Information Technology Development Project Fund;

26. State Retirement Agency Funds;

27. Postretirement Health Benefits Trust Fund;

28. Maryland Emergency Medical System Operations Fund;

29. State Wildlife Management and Protection Fund;

30. Fisheries Management and Protection Fund;

31. Ocean Beach Replenishment Fund;

32. Community Services Trust Fund;

33. Waiting List Equity Fund;

34. Health Care Coverage Fund;

35. Health Services Cost Review Commission Fund;

36. Hospital Uncompensated Care Fund;

37. funds in the accounts of Morgan State University;

38. funds in the accounts of St. Mary’s College of Maryland;

39. funds in the accounts of the University System of Maryland;

40. Maryland Prepaid College Trust Fund;

41. Nurse Support Program Assistance Fund;

42. funds in the accounts of the Baltimore City Community College;

43. Education Trust Fund;

44. Section 8 construction and administration funds administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development;

45. MacArthur Grant Fund;

46. all special funds within the Department of Commerce;

47. Maryland Water Quality Revolving Loan Fund;

48. Maryland Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund;

49. Bay Restoration Fund;

50. Migratory Game Bird Fund;

51. Deer Stamp Fund;

52. Wildlife Habitat Incentive Fund;

53. Fisheries Research and Development Fund;

54. Strategic Energy Investment Fund;

55. Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund;

56. 50% of the interest from the 9–1–1 Trust Fund;

57. all accounts within the State Reserve Fund;

58. local revenue accounts collected by the Judiciary;

59. Assistive Technology Loan Fund;

60. Veterans Trust Fund;

61. Transportation Trust Fund;

62. Foreclosed Property Registry Fund;

63. Asbestos Worker Protection Fund;

64. Maryland Innovation Initiative Fund;

65. Family Security Trust Fund, subject to § 7–4A–03(d) of the Health Occupations Article;

66. Baltimore City Community Enhancement Transit–Oriented Development Fund;

67. the Maryland Legal Services Corporation Fund;

68. Mortgage Loan Servicing Practices Settlement Fund;

69. Maryland Offshore Wind Business Development Fund;

70. the Maryland First Scholarship Fund;

71. Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission Fund;

72. the Spay/Neuter Fund;

73. State Brain Injury Trust Fund;

74. the Baltimore City Public School Construction Facilities Fund;

75. the Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund;

76. the Prekindergarten Expansion Fund;

77. the Energy–Efficient Homes Construction Fund;

78. the Maryland E–Nnovation Initiative Fund;

79. the Innovation Investment Fund;

80. the Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnership of Maryland Fund;

81. the Newborn Screening Program Fund;

82. the Economic Development Marketing Fund;

83. the Uniformed Services Personnel and Veteran–Owned Small Business No–Interest Loan Fund;

84. the Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Program Fund;

85. the Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth Impact Fund;

86. the Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund;

87. the Next Generation Scholars of Maryland Program Fund;

88. the Construction Education and Innovation Fund;

89. the Uninsured Motorist Education and Enforcement Fund;

90. the Performance Incentive Grant Fund;

91. the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Fund;

92. the Community Program Fund;

93. the Addiction Treatment Divestiture Fund;

94. the Maryland Energy Innovation Fund;

95. the State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund;

96. the National Capital Strategic Economic Development Fund;

97. the Advance Directive Program Fund;

98. the Make Office Vacancies Extinct Matching Fund;

99. the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund;

100. the School Construction Revolving Loan Fund;

101. the Safe Schools Fund;

102. the Maryland Violence Intervention and Prevention Program Fund;

103. the Computing Education and Professional Development Fund;

104. the Maryland Prenatal and Infant Care Grant Program Fund;

105. the Healthy School Facility Fund;

106. the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Compassionate Use Fund;

107. the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission Fund;

108. the Pretrial Services Program Grant Fund;

109. the Supplemental Facilities Fund;

110. the Hemp Farming Fund;

111. the Prince George’s County Public–Private Partnership Fund;

112. the Zero–Emission Vehicle School Bus Transition Fund;

113. the Rape Kit Testing Grant Fund;

114. the Pedestrian Safety Fund;

115. the Legal Representation Fund for Title IX Proceedings;

116. the Student Peer Mediation Program Fund;

117. the Markell Hendricks Youth Crime Prevention and Diversion Parole Fund;

118. the Federal Government Employee Assistance Loan Fund;

119. the Racing and Community Development Financing Fund;

120. the Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund;

121. the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund;

122. the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund;

123. the Nancy K. Kopp Public School Facilities Priority Fund;

124. the Prescription Drug Affordability Fund;

125. the Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentive Matching Fund;

126. the Michael Erin Busch Sports Fund;

127. the Coordinated Community Supports Partnership Fund;

128. the Opioid Restitution Fund;

129. the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Reserve Fund;

130. the Rural Broadband Assistance Fund;

131. the Digital Inclusion Fund;

132. the Digital Connectivity Fund;

133. the K–9 Compassionate Care Fund;

134. the Maternal and Child Health Population Health Improvement Fund;

135. the Inclusion Fund;

136. the Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Fund;

137. the Hagerstown Multi–Use Sports and Events Facility Fund;

138. the Pre–Seed Builder Fund;

139. the Resilient Maryland Revolving Loan Fund;

140. the Notary Public Fund;

141. the Health Equity Resource Community Reserve Fund;

142. the Access to Counsel in Evictions Special Fund;

143. the Homeowner Protection Fund;

144. the Maggie McIntosh School Arts Fund;

145. the Climate Catalytic Capital Fund;

146. the Park System Critical Maintenance Fund;

147. the Park System Capital Improvements and Acquisition Fund;

148. the Great Maryland Outdoors Fund;

149. the Abortion Care Clinical Training Program Fund;

150. the Sports Entertainment Facilities Financing Fund;

151. the Major Sports and Entertainment Event Program Fund;

152. the Prince George’s County Blue Line Corridor Facility Fund;

153. the Senator George C. Edwards Fund;

154. the 9–8–8 Trust Fund;

155. the Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program Fund;

156. the Local Cybersecurity Support Fund;

157. the Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program Fund for Nurses and Nursing Support Staff;

158. the Maryland Makerspace Initiative Fund;

159. the Sustainable Maryland Program Fund;

160. the On–Site Wastewater Professionals Fund;

161. the Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund;

162. the Maryland New Start Pilot Microloan Program Fund;

163. the Department of General Services Broker Rebate Fee Fund;

164. the Patient Safety Center Fund;

165. the False Claims Fund;

166. the Resiliency Hub Grant Program Fund;

167. the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund;

168. the Cannabis Business Assistance Fund;

169. the Cannabis Public Health Fund;

170. the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund;

171. the Young Adult Service Year Option Pathway Fund;

172. the Maryland Service Year Option Pathway Fund;

173. the Camden Yards Baseball Sports Facility Supplemental Financing Fund;

174. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Supplemental Financing Fund;

175. the Bus Rapid Transit Fund;

176. the Cannabis Regulation and Enforcement Fund;

177. the Medical Cannabis Compassionate Use Fund;

178. the Behavioral Health Workforce Investment Fund;

179. the Human–Relevant Research Fund;

180. the Equitech Growth Fund;

181. the Maryland Forestry Education Fund;

182. the Transit–Oriented Development Capital Grant and Revolving Loan Fund;

183. the Local Land Trust Revolving Loan Fund;

184. the State Disaster Recovery Fund;

185. the Black Bass Conservation Fund;

186. the Non–Depository Special Fund;

187. the Teacher Retention and Development Fund;

188. the Protecting Against Hate Crimes Grant Fund;

189. the Fallen Transportation Workers Scholarship Fund;

190. the Maryland Geological Survey Fund;

191. the Access to Attorneys, Advocates, and Consultants for Special Education Fund;

192. the Rental Assistance for Community School Families Fund;

193. the Community Health and Safety Works Grant Program Fund;

194. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Capital Works Fund;

195. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Emergency Repair Fund;

196. the ENOUGH Grant Fund;

197. the Talent Innovation Fund;

198. the Climate Technology Founder’s Fund;

199. the Whole Watershed Fund;

200. the Radiation Emergency Response Fund;

201. the Victims of Domestic Violence Program Grant Fund;

202. the Proposed Programs Collaborative Grant Fund;

203. the Maryland Pay Per Apprentice Fund;

204. the West North Avenue Development Authority Fund;

205. the Academic Excellence Fund;

206. the Abandoned and Neglected Cemeteries Fund;

207. the Assistive Technology Services Fund;

208. the Private Dam Repair Fund;

209. the Public Health Abortion Grant Program Fund;

210. the Natural Resources Property Maintenance Fund;

211. the Department of Social and Economic Mobility Special Fund; and

212. the Population Health Improvement Fund.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Treasurer may invest separately or commingled in 1 or more pools amounts to be invested by law or regulation for State agencies.

(2) The Treasurer shall allocate net earnings on amounts commingled in a pool to the appropriate State agencies entitled to receive interest earnings under subsection (a) of this section.

§6–226. // EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 364 OF 2021 //

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 322 OF 2022 //

(a) (1) Except as otherwise specifically provided by law or by regulation of the Treasurer, the Treasurer shall credit to the General Fund any interest on or other income from State money that the Treasurer invests.

(2) (i) This paragraph does not apply in fiscal years 2024 through 2028.

(ii) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and unless inconsistent with a federal law, grant agreement, or other federal requirement or with the terms of a gift or settlement agreement, net interest on all State money allocated by the State Treasurer under this section to special funds or accounts, and otherwise entitled to receive interest earnings, as accounted for by the Comptroller, shall accrue to the General Fund of the State.

(iii) The provisions of subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph do not apply to the following funds:

1. Maryland Housing Loan Funds of 1976, 1978, 1979, and 1984;

2. Microsoft Cost Share Fund;

3. Subsequent Injury Fund;

4. Uninsured Employers’ Fund;

5. Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program;

6. Energy Overcharge Restitution Fund;

7. PEPCO/Connectiv Settlement Fund;

8. Baseball Capital Improvements Fund;

9. State Victims of Crime Fund;

10. Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Fund;

11. Victim and Witness Protection and Relocation Fund;

12. Unclaimed Restitution – Victims of Crime;

13. Justice Assistance Grant;

14. Byrne Justice Assistance Grant;

15. Maryland Election Modernization Fund;

16. Scriven Estate Fund;

17. Volunteer Company Assistance Fund;

18. Radoff Memorial Fund;

19. Archives Endowment Account within the Archives Fund;

20. Ellefson Endowment Fund;

21. Albert C. Ritchie Memorial Fund;

22. Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program Fund;

23. Fair Campaign Financing Fund;

24. State Employees and Retirees Health and Welfare Benefits Fund;

25. Major Information Technology Development Project Fund;

26. State Retirement Agency Funds;

27. Postretirement Health Benefits Trust Fund;

28. Maryland Emergency Medical System Operations Fund;

29. State Wildlife Management and Protection Fund;

30. Fisheries Management and Protection Fund;

31. Ocean Beach Replenishment Fund;

32. Community Services Trust Fund;

33. Waiting List Equity Fund;

34. Health Care Coverage Fund;

35. Health Services Cost Review Commission Fund;

36. Hospital Uncompensated Care Fund;

37. funds in the accounts of Morgan State University;

38. funds in the accounts of St. Mary’s College of Maryland;

39. funds in the accounts of the University System of Maryland;

40. Maryland Prepaid College Trust Fund;

41. Nurse Support Program Assistance Fund;

42. funds in the accounts of the Baltimore City Community College;

43. Education Trust Fund;

44. Section 8 construction and administration funds administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development;

45. MacArthur Grant Fund;

46. all special funds within the Department of Commerce;

47. Maryland Water Quality Revolving Loan Fund;

48. Maryland Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund;

49. Bay Restoration Fund;

50. Migratory Game Bird Fund;

51. Deer Stamp Fund;

52. Wildlife Habitat Incentive Fund;

53. Fisheries Research and Development Fund;

54. Strategic Energy Investment Fund;

55. Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund;

56. 50% of the interest from the 9–1–1 Trust Fund;

57. all accounts within the State Reserve Fund;

58. local revenue accounts collected by the Judiciary;

59. Assistive Technology Loan Fund;

60. Veterans Trust Fund;

61. Transportation Trust Fund;

62. Foreclosed Property Registry Fund;

63. Asbestos Worker Protection Fund;

64. Maryland Innovation Initiative Fund;

65. Family Security Trust Fund, subject to § 7–4A–03(d) of the Health Occupations Article;

66. Baltimore City Community Enhancement Transit–Oriented Development Fund;

67. the Maryland Legal Services Corporation Fund;

68. Mortgage Loan Servicing Practices Settlement Fund;

69. Maryland Offshore Wind Business Development Fund;

70. the Maryland First Scholarship Fund;

71. Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission Fund;

72. the Spay/Neuter Fund;

73. State Brain Injury Trust Fund;

74. the Baltimore City Public School Construction Facilities Fund;

75. the Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund;

76. the Prekindergarten Expansion Fund;

77. the Energy–Efficient Homes Construction Fund;

78. the Maryland E–Nnovation Initiative Fund;

79. the Innovation Investment Fund;

80. the Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnership of Maryland Fund;

81. the Newborn Screening Program Fund;

82. the Economic Development Marketing Fund;

83. the Uniformed Services Personnel and Veteran–Owned Small Business No–Interest Loan Fund;

84. the Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Program Fund;

85. the Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth Impact Fund;

86. the Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund;

87. the Next Generation Scholars of Maryland Program Fund;

88. the Construction Education and Innovation Fund;

89. the Uninsured Motorist Education and Enforcement Fund;

90. the Performance Incentive Grant Fund;

91. the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Fund;

92. the Community Program Fund;

93. the Addiction Treatment Divestiture Fund;

94. the Maryland Energy Innovation Fund;

95. the State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund;

96. the National Capital Strategic Economic Development Fund;

97. the Advance Directive Program Fund;

98. the Make Office Vacancies Extinct Matching Fund;

99. the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund;

100. the School Construction Revolving Loan Fund;

101. the Safe Schools Fund;

102. the Maryland Violence Intervention and Prevention Program Fund;

103. the Computing Education and Professional Development Fund;

104. the Maryland Prenatal and Infant Care Grant Program Fund;

105. the Healthy School Facility Fund;

106. the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Compassionate Use Fund;

107. the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission Fund;

108. the Supplemental Facilities Fund;

109. the Hemp Farming Fund;

110. the Prince George’s County Public–Private Partnership Fund;

111. the Zero–Emission Vehicle School Bus Transition Fund;

112. the Rape Kit Testing Grant Fund;

113. the Pedestrian Safety Fund;

114. the Legal Representation Fund for Title IX Proceedings;

115. the Student Peer Mediation Program Fund;

116. the Markell Hendricks Youth Crime Prevention and Diversion Parole Fund;

117. the Federal Government Employee Assistance Loan Fund;

118. the Racing and Community Development Financing Fund;

119. the Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund;

120. the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund;

121. the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund;

122. the Nancy K. Kopp Public School Facilities Priority Fund;

123. the Prescription Drug Affordability Fund;

124. the Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentive Matching Fund;

125. the Michael Erin Busch Sports Fund;

126. the Coordinated Community Supports Partnership Fund;

127. the Opioid Restitution Fund;

128. the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Reserve Fund;

129. the Rural Broadband Assistance Fund;

130. the Digital Inclusion Fund;

131. the Digital Connectivity Fund;

132. the K–9 Compassionate Care Fund;

133. the Maternal and Child Health Population Health Improvement Fund;

134. the Inclusion Fund;

135. the Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Fund;

136. the Hagerstown Multi–Use Sports and Events Facility Fund;

137. the Pre–Seed Builder Fund;

138. the Resilient Maryland Revolving Loan Fund;

139. the Notary Public Fund;

140. the Health Equity Resource Community Reserve Fund;

141. the Access to Counsel in Evictions Special Fund;

142. the Homeowner Protection Fund;

143. the Maggie McIntosh School Arts Fund;

144. the Climate Catalytic Capital Fund;

145. the Park System Critical Maintenance Fund;

146. the Park System Capital Improvements and Acquisition Fund;

147. the Great Maryland Outdoors Fund;

148. the Abortion Care Clinical Training Program Fund;

149. the Sports Entertainment Facilities Financing Fund;

150. the Major Sports and Entertainment Event Program Fund;

151. the Prince George’s County Blue Line Corridor Facility Fund;

152. the Senator George C. Edwards Fund;

153. the 9–8–8 Trust Fund;

154. the Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program Fund;

155. the Local Cybersecurity Support Fund;

156. the Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program Fund for Nurses and Nursing Support Staff;

157. the Maryland Makerspace Initiative Fund;

158. the Sustainable Maryland Program Fund;

159. the On–Site Wastewater Professionals Fund;

160. the Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund;

161. the Maryland New Start Pilot Microloan Program Fund;

162. the Department of General Services Broker Rebate Fee Fund;

163. the Patient Safety Center Fund;

164. the False Claims Fund;

165. the Resiliency Hub Grant Program Fund;

166. the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund;

167. the Cannabis Business Assistance Fund;

168. the Cannabis Public Health Fund;

169. the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund;

170. the Young Adult Service Year Option Pathway Fund;

171. the Maryland Service Year Option Pathway Fund;

172. the Camden Yards Baseball Sports Facility Supplemental Financing Fund;

173. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Supplemental Financing Fund;

174. the Bus Rapid Transit Fund;

175. the Cannabis Regulation and Enforcement Fund;

176. the Medical Cannabis Compassionate Use Fund;

177. the Behavioral Health Workforce Investment Fund;

178. the Human–Relevant Research Fund;

179. the Equitech Growth Fund;

180. the Maryland Forestry Education Fund;

181. the Transit–Oriented Development Capital Grant and Revolving Loan Fund;

182. the Local Land Trust Revolving Loan Fund;

183. the State Disaster Recovery Fund;

184. the Black Bass Conservation Fund;

185. the Non–Depository Special Fund;

186. the Teacher Retention and Development Fund;

187. the Protecting Against Hate Crimes Grant Fund;

188. the Fallen Transportation Workers Scholarship Fund;

189. the Maryland Geological Survey Fund;

190. the Access to Attorneys, Advocates, and Consultants for Special Education Fund;

191. the Rental Assistance for Community School Families Fund;

192. the Community Health and Safety Works Grant Program Fund;

193. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Capital Works Fund;

194. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Emergency Repair Fund;

195. the ENOUGH Grant Fund;

196. the Talent Innovation Fund;

197. the Climate Technology Founder’s Fund;

198. the Whole Watershed Fund;

199. the Radiation Emergency Response Fund;

200. the Victims of Domestic Violence Program Grant Fund;

201. the Proposed Programs Collaborative Grant Fund;

202. the Maryland Pay Per Apprentice Program Fund;

203. the West North Avenue Development Authority Fund;

204. the Academic Excellence Fund;

205. the Abandoned and Neglected Cemeteries Fund;

206. the Assistive Technology Services Fund;

207. the Private Dam Repair Fund;

208. the Public Health Abortion Grant Program Fund;

209. the Natural Resources Property Maintenance Fund;

210. the Department of Social and Economic Mobility Special Fund; and

211. the Population Health Improvement Fund.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Treasurer may invest separately or commingled in 1 or more pools amounts to be invested by law or regulation for State agencies.

(2) The Treasurer shall allocate net earnings on amounts commingled in a pool to the appropriate State agencies entitled to receive interest earnings under subsection (a) of this section.

§6–226. // EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 322 OF 2022 //

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTER 485 OF 2022 AND CHAPTER 627 OF 2023 //

(a) (1) Except as otherwise specifically provided by law or by regulation of the Treasurer, the Treasurer shall credit to the General Fund any interest on or other income from State money that the Treasurer invests.

(2) (i) This paragraph does not apply in fiscal years 2024 through 2028.

(ii) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and unless inconsistent with a federal law, grant agreement, or other federal requirement or with the terms of a gift or settlement agreement, net interest on all State money allocated by the State Treasurer under this section to special funds or accounts, and otherwise entitled to receive interest earnings, as accounted for by the Comptroller, shall accrue to the General Fund of the State.

(iii) The provisions of subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph do not apply to the following funds:

1. Maryland Housing Loan Funds of 1976, 1978, 1979, and 1984;

2. Microsoft Cost Share Fund;

3. Subsequent Injury Fund;

4. Uninsured Employers’ Fund;

5. Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program;

6. Energy Overcharge Restitution Fund;

7. PEPCO/Connectiv Settlement Fund;

8. Baseball Capital Improvements Fund;

9. State Victims of Crime Fund;

10. Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Fund;

11. Victim and Witness Protection and Relocation Fund;

12. Unclaimed Restitution – Victims of Crime;

13. Justice Assistance Grant;

14. Byrne Justice Assistance Grant;

15. Maryland Election Modernization Fund;

16. Scriven Estate Fund;

17. Volunteer Company Assistance Fund;

18. Radoff Memorial Fund;

19. Archives Endowment Account within the Archives Fund;

20. Ellefson Endowment Fund;

21. Albert C. Ritchie Memorial Fund;

22. Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program Fund;

23. Fair Campaign Financing Fund;

24. State Employees and Retirees Health and Welfare Benefits Fund;

25. Major Information Technology Development Project Fund;

26. State Retirement Agency Funds;

27. Postretirement Health Benefits Trust Fund;

28. Maryland Emergency Medical System Operations Fund;

29. State Wildlife Management and Protection Fund;

30. Fisheries Management and Protection Fund;

31. Ocean Beach Replenishment Fund;

32. Community Services Trust Fund;

33. Waiting List Equity Fund;

34. Health Care Coverage Fund;

35. Health Services Cost Review Commission Fund;

36. Hospital Uncompensated Care Fund;

37. funds in the accounts of Morgan State University;

38. funds in the accounts of St. Mary’s College of Maryland;

39. funds in the accounts of the University System of Maryland;

40. Maryland Prepaid College Trust Fund;

41. Nurse Support Program Assistance Fund;

42. funds in the accounts of the Baltimore City Community College;

43. Education Trust Fund;

44. Section 8 construction and administration funds administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development;

45. MacArthur Grant Fund;

46. all special funds within the Department of Commerce;

47. Maryland Water Quality Revolving Loan Fund;

48. Maryland Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund;

49. Bay Restoration Fund;

50. Migratory Game Bird Fund;

51. Deer Stamp Fund;

52. Wildlife Habitat Incentive Fund;

53. Fisheries Research and Development Fund;

54. Strategic Energy Investment Fund;

55. Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund;

56. 50% of the interest from the 9–1–1 Trust Fund;

57. all accounts within the State Reserve Fund;

58. local revenue accounts collected by the Judiciary;

59. Assistive Technology Loan Fund;

60. Veterans Trust Fund;

61. Transportation Trust Fund;

62. Foreclosed Property Registry Fund;

63. Asbestos Worker Protection Fund;

64. Maryland Innovation Initiative Fund;

65. Family Security Trust Fund, subject to § 7–4A–03(d) of the Health Occupations Article;

66. Baltimore City Community Enhancement Transit–Oriented Development Fund;

67. the Maryland Legal Services Corporation Fund;

68. Mortgage Loan Servicing Practices Settlement Fund;

69. Maryland Offshore Wind Business Development Fund;

70. the Maryland First Scholarship Fund;

71. Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission Fund;

72. the Spay/Neuter Fund;

73. State Brain Injury Trust Fund;

74. the Baltimore City Public School Construction Facilities Fund;

75. the Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund;

76. the Prekindergarten Expansion Fund;

77. the Energy–Efficient Homes Construction Fund;

78. the Maryland E–Nnovation Initiative Fund;

79. the Innovation Investment Fund;

80. the Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnership of Maryland Fund;

81. the Newborn Screening Program Fund;

82. the Economic Development Marketing Fund;

83. the Uniformed Services Personnel and Veteran–Owned Small Business No–Interest Loan Fund;

84. the Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Program Fund;

85. the Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth Impact Fund;

86. the Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund;

87. the Next Generation Scholars of Maryland Program Fund;

88. the Construction Education and Innovation Fund;

89. the Uninsured Motorist Education and Enforcement Fund;

90. the Performance Incentive Grant Fund;

91. the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Fund;

92. the Community Program Fund;

93. the Addiction Treatment Divestiture Fund;

94. the Maryland Energy Innovation Fund;

95. the State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund;

96. the National Capital Strategic Economic Development Fund;

97. the Advance Directive Program Fund;

98. the Make Office Vacancies Extinct Matching Fund;

99. the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund;

100. the School Construction Revolving Loan Fund;

101. the Safe Schools Fund;

102. the Maryland Violence Intervention and Prevention Program Fund;

103. the Computing Education and Professional Development Fund;

104. the Maryland Prenatal and Infant Care Grant Program Fund;

105. the Healthy School Facility Fund;

106. the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Compassionate Use Fund;

107. the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission Fund;

108. the Supplemental Facilities Fund;

109. the Hemp Farming Fund;

110. the Prince George’s County Public–Private Partnership Fund;

111. the Zero–Emission Vehicle School Bus Transition Fund;

112. the Rape Kit Testing Grant Fund;

113. the Pedestrian Safety Fund;

114. the Legal Representation Fund for Title IX Proceedings;

115. the Student Peer Mediation Program Fund;

116. the Markell Hendricks Youth Crime Prevention and Diversion Parole Fund;

117. the Federal Government Employee Assistance Loan Fund;

118. the Racing and Community Development Financing Fund;

119. the Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund;

120. the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund;

121. the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund;

122. the Nancy K. Kopp Public School Facilities Priority Fund;

123. the Prescription Drug Affordability Fund;

124. the Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentive Matching Fund;

125. the Michael Erin Busch Sports Fund;

126. the Coordinated Community Supports Partnership Fund;

127. the Opioid Restitution Fund;

128. the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Reserve Fund;

129. the Rural Broadband Assistance Fund;

130. the Digital Inclusion Fund;

131. the Digital Connectivity Fund;

132. the K–9 Compassionate Care Fund;

133. the Maternal and Child Health Population Health Improvement Fund;

134. the Inclusion Fund;

135. the Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Fund;

136. the Hagerstown Multi–Use Sports and Events Facility Fund;

137. the Pre–Seed Builder Fund;

138. the Resilient Maryland Revolving Loan Fund;

139. the Notary Public Fund;

140. the Health Equity Resource Community Reserve Fund;

141. the Access to Counsel in Evictions Special Fund;

142. the Homeowner Protection Fund;

143. the Maggie McIntosh School Arts Fund;

144. the Climate Catalytic Capital Fund;

145. the Park System Critical Maintenance Fund;

146. the Park System Capital Improvements and Acquisition Fund;

147. the Great Maryland Outdoors Fund;

148. the Abortion Care Clinical Training Program Fund;

149. the Sports Entertainment Facilities Financing Fund;

150. the Major Sports and Entertainment Event Program Fund;

151. the Prince George’s County Blue Line Corridor Facility Fund;

152. the Senator George C. Edwards Fund;

153. the 9–8–8 Trust Fund;

154. the Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program Fund;

155. the Local Cybersecurity Support Fund;

156. the Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program Fund for Nurses and Nursing Support Staff;

157. the Sustainable Maryland Program Fund;

158. the On–Site Wastewater Professionals Fund;

159. the Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund;

160. the Maryland New Start Pilot Microloan Program Fund;

161. the Department of General Services Broker Rebate Fee Fund;

162. the Patient Safety Center Fund;

163. the False Claims Fund;

164. the Resiliency Hub Grant Program Fund;

165. the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund;

166. the Cannabis Business Assistance Fund;

167. the Cannabis Public Health Fund;

168. the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund;

169. the Young Adult Service Year Option Pathway Fund;

170. the Maryland Service Year Option Pathway Fund;

171. the Camden Yards Baseball Sports Facility Supplemental Financing Fund;

172. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Supplemental Financing Fund;

173. the Bus Rapid Transit Fund;

174. the Cannabis Regulation and Enforcement Fund;

175. the Medical Cannabis Compassionate Use Fund;

176. the Behavioral Health Workforce Investment Fund;

177. the Human–Relevant Research Fund;

178. the Equitech Growth Fund;

179. the Maryland Forestry Education Fund;

180. the Transit–Oriented Development Capital Grant and Revolving Loan Fund;

181. the Local Land Trust Revolving Loan Fund;

182. the State Disaster Recovery Fund;

183. the Black Bass Conservation Fund;

184. the Non–Depository Special Fund;

185. the Teacher Retention and Development Fund;

186. the Protecting Against Hate Crimes Grant Fund;

187. the Fallen Transportation Workers Scholarship Fund;

188. the Maryland Geological Survey Fund;

189. the Access to Attorneys, Advocates, and Consultants for Special Education Fund;

190. the Rental Assistance for Community School Families Fund;

191. the Community Health and Safety Works Grant Program Fund;

192. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Capital Works Fund;

193. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Emergency Repair Fund;

194. the ENOUGH Grant Fund;

195. the Talent Innovation Fund;

196. the Climate Technology Founder’s Fund;

197. the Whole Watershed Fund;

198. the Radiation Emergency Response Fund;

199. the Victims of Domestic Violence Program Grant Fund;

200. the Proposed Programs Collaborative Grant Fund;

201. the Maryland Pay Per Apprentice Program Fund;

202. the West North Avenue Development Authority Fund;

203. the Academic Excellence Fund;

204. the Abandoned and Neglected Cemeteries Fund;

205. the Assistive Technology Services Fund;

206. the Private Dam Repair Fund;

207. the Public Health Abortion Grant Program Fund;

208. the Natural Resources Property Maintenance Fund;

209. the Department of Social and Economic Mobility Special Fund; and

210. the Population Health Improvement Fund.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Treasurer may invest separately or commingled in 1 or more pools amounts to be invested by law or regulation for State agencies.

(2) The Treasurer shall allocate net earnings on amounts commingled in a pool to the appropriate State agencies entitled to receive interest earnings under subsection (a) of this section.

§6–226. // EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTER 485 OF 2022 AND CHAPTER 627 OF 2023 //

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 215 AND 216 OF 2025 //

(a) (1) Except as otherwise specifically provided by law or by regulation of the Treasurer, the Treasurer shall credit to the General Fund any interest on or other income from State money that the Treasurer invests.

(2) (i) This paragraph does not apply in fiscal years 2024 through 2028.

(ii) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and unless inconsistent with a federal law, grant agreement, or other federal requirement or with the terms of a gift or settlement agreement, net interest on all State money allocated by the State Treasurer under this section to special funds or accounts, and otherwise entitled to receive interest earnings, as accounted for by the Comptroller, shall accrue to the General Fund of the State.

(iii) The provisions of subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph do not apply to the following funds:

1. Maryland Housing Loan Funds of 1976, 1978, 1979, and 1984;

2. Microsoft Cost Share Fund;

3. Subsequent Injury Fund;

4. Uninsured Employers’ Fund;

5. Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program;

6. Energy Overcharge Restitution Fund;

7. PEPCO/Connectiv Settlement Fund;

8. Baseball Capital Improvements Fund;

9. State Victims of Crime Fund;

10. Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Fund;

11. Victim and Witness Protection and Relocation Fund;

12. Unclaimed Restitution – Victims of Crime;

13. Justice Assistance Grant;

14. Byrne Justice Assistance Grant;

15. Maryland Election Modernization Fund;

16. Scriven Estate Fund;

17. Volunteer Company Assistance Fund;

18. Radoff Memorial Fund;

19. Archives Endowment Account within the Archives Fund;

20. Ellefson Endowment Fund;

21. Albert C. Ritchie Memorial Fund;

22. Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program Fund;

23. Fair Campaign Financing Fund;

24. State Employees and Retirees Health and Welfare Benefits Fund;

25. Major Information Technology Development Project Fund;

26. State Retirement Agency Funds;

27. Postretirement Health Benefits Trust Fund;

28. Maryland Emergency Medical System Operations Fund;

29. State Wildlife Management and Protection Fund;

30. Fisheries Management and Protection Fund;

31. Ocean Beach Replenishment Fund;

32. Community Services Trust Fund;

33. Waiting List Equity Fund;

34. Health Care Coverage Fund;

35. Health Services Cost Review Commission Fund;

36. Hospital Uncompensated Care Fund;

37. funds in the accounts of Morgan State University;

38. funds in the accounts of St. Mary’s College of Maryland;

39. funds in the accounts of the University System of Maryland;

40. Maryland Prepaid College Trust Fund;

41. Nurse Support Program Assistance Fund;

42. funds in the accounts of the Baltimore City Community College;

43. Education Trust Fund;

44. Section 8 construction and administration funds administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development;

45. MacArthur Grant Fund;

46. all special funds within the Department of Commerce;

47. Maryland Water Quality Revolving Loan Fund;

48. Maryland Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund;

49. Bay Restoration Fund;

50. Migratory Game Bird Fund;

51. Deer Stamp Fund;

52. Wildlife Habitat Incentive Fund;

53. Fisheries Research and Development Fund;

54. Strategic Energy Investment Fund;

55. Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund;

56. 50% of the interest from the 9–1–1 Trust Fund;

57. all accounts within the State Reserve Fund;

58. local revenue accounts collected by the Judiciary;

59. Assistive Technology Loan Fund;

60. Veterans Trust Fund;

61. Transportation Trust Fund;

62. Foreclosed Property Registry Fund;

63. Asbestos Worker Protection Fund;

64. Maryland Innovation Initiative Fund;

65. Family Security Trust Fund, subject to § 7–4A–03(d) of the Health Occupations Article;

66. Baltimore City Community Enhancement Transit–Oriented Development Fund;

67. the Maryland Legal Services Corporation Fund;

68. Mortgage Loan Servicing Practices Settlement Fund;

69. Maryland Offshore Wind Business Development Fund;

70. the Maryland First Scholarship Fund;

71. Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission Fund;

72. the Spay/Neuter Fund;

73. State Brain Injury Trust Fund;

74. the Baltimore City Public School Construction Facilities Fund;

75. the Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund;

76. the Prekindergarten Expansion Fund;

77. the Energy–Efficient Homes Construction Fund;

78. the Maryland E–Nnovation Initiative Fund;

79. the Innovation Investment Fund;

80. the Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnership of Maryland Fund;

81. the Newborn Screening Program Fund;

82. the Economic Development Marketing Fund;

83. the Uniformed Services Personnel and Veteran–Owned Small Business No–Interest Loan Fund;

84. the Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Program Fund;

85. the Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth Impact Fund;

86. the Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund;

87. the Next Generation Scholars of Maryland Program Fund;

88. the Construction Education and Innovation Fund;

89. the Uninsured Motorist Education and Enforcement Fund;

90. the Performance Incentive Grant Fund;

91. the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Fund;

92. the Community Program Fund;

93. the Addiction Treatment Divestiture Fund;

94. the Maryland Energy Innovation Fund;

95. the State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund;

96. the National Capital Strategic Economic Development Fund;

97. the Advance Directive Program Fund;

98. the Make Office Vacancies Extinct Matching Fund;

99. the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund;

100. the School Construction Revolving Loan Fund;

101. the Safe Schools Fund;

102. the Maryland Violence Intervention and Prevention Program Fund;

103. the Computing Education and Professional Development Fund;

104. the Maryland Prenatal and Infant Care Grant Program Fund;

105. the Healthy School Facility Fund;

106. the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Compassionate Use Fund;

107. the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission Fund;

108. the Supplemental Facilities Fund;

109. the Hemp Farming Fund;

110. the Prince George’s County Public–Private Partnership Fund;

111. the Zero–Emission Vehicle School Bus Transition Fund;

112. the Rape Kit Testing Grant Fund;

113. the Pedestrian Safety Fund;

114. the Legal Representation Fund for Title IX Proceedings;

115. the Student Peer Mediation Program Fund;

116. the Markell Hendricks Youth Crime Prevention and Diversion Parole Fund;

117. the Federal Government Employee Assistance Loan Fund;

118. the Racing and Community Development Financing Fund;

119. the Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund;

120. the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund;

121. the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund;

122. the Nancy K. Kopp Public School Facilities Priority Fund;

123. the Prescription Drug Affordability Fund;

124. the Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentive Matching Fund;

125. the Michael Erin Busch Sports Fund;

126. the Coordinated Community Supports Partnership Fund;

127. the Opioid Restitution Fund;

128. the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Reserve Fund;

129. the Rural Broadband Assistance Fund;

130. the Digital Inclusion Fund;

131. the Digital Connectivity Fund;

132. the K–9 Compassionate Care Fund;

133. the Maternal and Child Health Population Health Improvement Fund;

134. the Inclusion Fund;

135. the Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Fund;

136. the Hagerstown Multi–Use Sports and Events Facility Fund;

137. the Pre–Seed Builder Fund;

138. the Resilient Maryland Revolving Loan Fund;

139. the Notary Public Fund;

140. the Health Equity Resource Community Reserve Fund;

141. the Access to Counsel in Evictions Special Fund;

142. the Homeowner Protection Fund;

143. the Maggie McIntosh School Arts Fund;

144. the Climate Catalytic Capital Fund;

145. the Park System Critical Maintenance Fund;

146. the Park System Capital Improvements and Acquisition Fund;

147. the Great Maryland Outdoors Fund;

148. the Abortion Care Clinical Training Program Fund;

149. the Sports Entertainment Facilities Financing Fund;

150. the Major Sports and Entertainment Event Program Fund;

151. the Prince George’s County Blue Line Corridor Facility Fund;

152. the Senator George C. Edwards Fund;

153. the 9–8–8 Trust Fund;

154. the Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program Fund;

155. the Local Cybersecurity Support Fund;

156. the Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program Fund for Nurses and Nursing Support Staff;

157. the Sustainable Maryland Program Fund;

158. the On–Site Wastewater Professionals Fund;

159. the Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund;

160. the Department of General Services Broker Rebate Fee Fund;

161. the Patient Safety Center Fund;

162. the False Claims Fund;

163. the Resiliency Hub Grant Program Fund;

164. the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund;

165. the Cannabis Business Assistance Fund;

166. the Cannabis Public Health Fund;

167. the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund;

168. the Young Adult Service Year Option Pathway Fund;

169. the Maryland Service Year Option Pathway Fund;

170. the Camden Yards Baseball Sports Facility Supplemental Financing Fund;

171. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Supplemental Financing Fund;

172. the Bus Rapid Transit Fund;

173. the Cannabis Regulation and Enforcement Fund;

174. the Medical Cannabis Compassionate Use Fund;

175. the Behavioral Health Workforce Investment Fund;

176. the Human–Relevant Research Fund;

177. the Equitech Growth Fund;

178. the Maryland Forestry Education Fund;

179. the Local Land Trust Revolving Loan Fund;

180. the State Disaster Recovery Fund;

181. the Black Bass Conservation Fund;

182. the Non–Depository Special Fund;

183. the Teacher Retention and Development Fund;

184. the Protecting Against Hate Crimes Grant Fund;

185. the Fallen Transportation Workers Scholarship Fund;

186. the Maryland Geological Survey Fund;

187. the Access to Attorneys, Advocates, and Consultants for Special Education Fund;

188. the Rental Assistance for Community School Families Fund;

189. the Community Health and Safety Works Grant Program Fund;

190. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Capital Works Fund;

191. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Emergency Repair Fund;

192. the ENOUGH Grant Fund;

193. the Talent Innovation Fund;

194. the Climate Technology Founder’s Fund;

195. the Whole Watershed Fund;

196. the Radiation Emergency Response Fund;

197. the Victims of Domestic Violence Program Grant Fund;

198. the Proposed Programs Collaborative Grant Fund;

199. the Maryland Pay Per Apprentice Program Fund;

200. the West North Avenue Development Authority Fund;

201. the Academic Excellence Fund;

202. the Abandoned and Neglected Cemeteries Fund;

203. the Assistive Technology Services Fund;

204. the Private Dam Repair Fund;

205. the Public Health Abortion Grant Program Fund;

206. the Natural Resources Property Maintenance Fund;

207. the Department of Social and Economic Mobility Special Fund; and

208. the Population Health Improvement Fund.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Treasurer may invest separately or commingled in 1 or more pools amounts to be invested by law or regulation for State agencies.

(2) The Treasurer shall allocate net earnings on amounts commingled in a pool to the appropriate State agencies entitled to receive interest earnings under subsection (a) of this section.

§6–226. // EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 215 AND 216 OF 2025 //

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 74 OF 2021 AND CHAPTERS 185 AND 186 OF 2024 //

(a) (1) Except as otherwise specifically provided by law or by regulation of the Treasurer, the Treasurer shall credit to the General Fund any interest on or other income from State money that the Treasurer invests.

(2) (i) This paragraph does not apply in fiscal years 2024 through 2028.

(ii) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and unless inconsistent with a federal law, grant agreement, or other federal requirement or with the terms of a gift or settlement agreement, net interest on all State money allocated by the State Treasurer under this section to special funds or accounts, and otherwise entitled to receive interest earnings, as accounted for by the Comptroller, shall accrue to the General Fund of the State.

(iii) The provisions of subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph do not apply to the following funds:

1. Maryland Housing Loan Funds of 1976, 1978, 1979, and 1984;

2. Microsoft Cost Share Fund;

3. Subsequent Injury Fund;

4. Uninsured Employers’ Fund;

5. Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program;

6. Energy Overcharge Restitution Fund;

7. PEPCO/Connectiv Settlement Fund;

8. Baseball Capital Improvements Fund;

9. State Victims of Crime Fund;

10. Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Fund;

11. Victim and Witness Protection and Relocation Fund;

12. Unclaimed Restitution – Victims of Crime;

13. Justice Assistance Grant;

14. Byrne Justice Assistance Grant;

15. Maryland Election Modernization Fund;

16. Scriven Estate Fund;

17. Volunteer Company Assistance Fund;

18. Radoff Memorial Fund;

19. Archives Endowment Account within the Archives Fund;

20. Ellefson Endowment Fund;

21. Albert C. Ritchie Memorial Fund;

22. Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program Fund;

23. Fair Campaign Financing Fund;

24. State Employees and Retirees Health and Welfare Benefits Fund;

25. Major Information Technology Development Project Fund;

26. State Retirement Agency Funds;

27. Postretirement Health Benefits Trust Fund;

28. Maryland Emergency Medical System Operations Fund;

29. State Wildlife Management and Protection Fund;

30. Fisheries Management and Protection Fund;

31. Ocean Beach Replenishment Fund;

32. Community Services Trust Fund;

33. Waiting List Equity Fund;

34. Health Care Coverage Fund;

35. Health Services Cost Review Commission Fund;

36. Hospital Uncompensated Care Fund;

37. funds in the accounts of Morgan State University;

38. funds in the accounts of St. Mary’s College of Maryland;

39. funds in the accounts of the University System of Maryland;

40. Maryland Prepaid College Trust Fund;

41. Nurse Support Program Assistance Fund;

42. funds in the accounts of the Baltimore City Community College;

43. Education Trust Fund;

44. Section 8 construction and administration funds administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development;

45. MacArthur Grant Fund;

46. all special funds within the Department of Commerce;

47. Maryland Water Quality Revolving Loan Fund;

48. Maryland Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund;

49. Bay Restoration Fund;

50. Migratory Game Bird Fund;

51. Deer Stamp Fund;

52. Wildlife Habitat Incentive Fund;

53. Fisheries Research and Development Fund;

54. Strategic Energy Investment Fund;

55. Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund;

56. 50% of the interest from the 9–1–1 Trust Fund;

57. all accounts within the State Reserve Fund;

58. local revenue accounts collected by the Judiciary;

59. Assistive Technology Loan Fund;

60. Veterans Trust Fund;

61. Transportation Trust Fund;

62. Foreclosed Property Registry Fund;

63. Asbestos Worker Protection Fund;

64. Maryland Innovation Initiative Fund;

65. Family Security Trust Fund, subject to § 7–4A–03(d) of the Health Occupations Article;

66. Baltimore City Community Enhancement Transit–Oriented Development Fund;

67. the Maryland Legal Services Corporation Fund;

68. Mortgage Loan Servicing Practices Settlement Fund;

69. Maryland Offshore Wind Business Development Fund;

70. the Maryland First Scholarship Fund;

71. Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission Fund;

72. the Spay/Neuter Fund;

73. State Brain Injury Trust Fund;

74. the Baltimore City Public School Construction Facilities Fund;

75. the Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund;

76. the Prekindergarten Expansion Fund;

77. the Energy–Efficient Homes Construction Fund;

78. the Maryland E–Nnovation Initiative Fund;

79. the Innovation Investment Fund;

80. the Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnership of Maryland Fund;

81. the Newborn Screening Program Fund;

82. the Economic Development Marketing Fund;

83. the Uniformed Services Personnel and Veteran–Owned Small Business No–Interest Loan Fund;

84. the Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Program Fund;

85. the Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth Impact Fund;

86. the Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund;

87. the Next Generation Scholars of Maryland Program Fund;

88. the Construction Education and Innovation Fund;

89. the Uninsured Motorist Education and Enforcement Fund;

90. the Performance Incentive Grant Fund;

91. the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Fund;

92. the Community Program Fund;

93. the Addiction Treatment Divestiture Fund;

94. the Maryland Energy Innovation Fund;

95. the State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund;

96. the National Capital Strategic Economic Development Fund;

97. the Advance Directive Program Fund;

98. the Make Office Vacancies Extinct Matching Fund;

99. the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund;

100. the School Construction Revolving Loan Fund;

101. the Safe Schools Fund;

102. the Maryland Violence Intervention and Prevention Program Fund;

103. the Computing Education and Professional Development Fund;

104. the Maryland Prenatal and Infant Care Grant Program Fund;

105. the Healthy School Facility Fund;

106. the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Compassionate Use Fund;

107. the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission Fund;

108. the Supplemental Facilities Fund;

109. the Hemp Farming Fund;

110. the Prince George’s County Public–Private Partnership Fund;

111. the Zero–Emission Vehicle School Bus Transition Fund;

112. the Rape Kit Testing Grant Fund;

113. the Pedestrian Safety Fund;

114. the Legal Representation Fund for Title IX Proceedings;

115. the Student Peer Mediation Program Fund;

116. the Markell Hendricks Youth Crime Prevention and Diversion Parole Fund;

117. the Federal Government Employee Assistance Loan Fund;

118. the Racing and Community Development Financing Fund;

119. the Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund;

120. the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund;

121. the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund;

122. the Nancy K. Kopp Public School Facilities Priority Fund;

123. the Prescription Drug Affordability Fund;

124. the Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentive Matching Fund;

125. the Michael Erin Busch Sports Fund;

126. the Coordinated Community Supports Partnership Fund;

127. the Opioid Restitution Fund;

128. the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Reserve Fund;

129. the Rural Broadband Assistance Fund;

130. the Digital Inclusion Fund;

131. the Digital Connectivity Fund;

132. the K–9 Compassionate Care Fund;

133. the Maternal and Child Health Population Health Improvement Fund;

134. the Inclusion Fund;

135. the Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Fund;

136. the Hagerstown Multi–Use Sports and Events Facility Fund;

137. the Pre–Seed Builder Fund;

138. the Resilient Maryland Revolving Loan Fund;

139. the Notary Public Fund;

140. the Health Equity Resource Community Reserve Fund;

141. the Access to Counsel in Evictions Special Fund;

142. the Homeowner Protection Fund;

143. the Maggie McIntosh School Arts Fund;

144. the Climate Catalytic Capital Fund;

145. the Park System Critical Maintenance Fund;

146. the Park System Capital Improvements and Acquisition Fund;

147. the Great Maryland Outdoors Fund;

148. the Abortion Care Clinical Training Program Fund;

149. the Sports Entertainment Facilities Financing Fund;

150. the Major Sports and Entertainment Event Program Fund;

151. the Prince George’s County Blue Line Corridor Facility Fund;

152. the Senator George C. Edwards Fund;

153. the 9–8–8 Trust Fund;

154. the Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program Fund;

155. the Local Cybersecurity Support Fund;

156. the Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program Fund for Nurses and Nursing Support Staff;

157. the Sustainable Maryland Program Fund;

158. the On–Site Wastewater Professionals Fund;

159. the Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund;

160. the Department of General Services Broker Rebate Fee Fund;

161. the Patient Safety Center Fund;

162. the False Claims Fund;

163. the Resiliency Hub Grant Program Fund;

164. the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund;

165. the Cannabis Business Assistance Fund;

166. the Cannabis Public Health Fund;

167. the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund;

168. the Young Adult Service Year Option Pathway Fund;

169. the Maryland Service Year Option Pathway Fund;

170. the Camden Yards Baseball Sports Facility Supplemental Financing Fund;

171. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Supplemental Financing Fund;

172. the Bus Rapid Transit Fund;

173. the Cannabis Regulation and Enforcement Fund;

174. the Medical Cannabis Compassionate Use Fund;

175. the Behavioral Health Workforce Investment Fund;

176. the Human–Relevant Research Fund;

177. the Equitech Growth Fund;

178. the Maryland Forestry Education Fund;

179. the Local Land Trust Revolving Loan Fund;

180. the State Disaster Recovery Fund;

181. the Black Bass Conservation Fund;

182. the Non–Depository Special Fund;

183. the Teacher Retention and Development Fund;

184. the Protecting Against Hate Crimes Grant Fund;

185. the Fallen Transportation Workers Scholarship Fund;

186. the Maryland Geological Survey Fund;

187. the Access to Attorneys, Advocates, and Consultants for Special Education Fund;

188. the Rental Assistance for Community School Families Fund;

189. the Community Health and Safety Works Grant Program Fund;

190. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Capital Works Fund;

191. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Emergency Repair Fund;

192. the ENOUGH Grant Fund;

193. the Talent Innovation Fund;

194. the Climate Technology Founder’s Fund;

195. the Whole Watershed Fund;

196. the Radiation Emergency Response Fund;

197. the Victims of Domestic Violence Program Grant Fund;

198. the Proposed Programs Collaborative Grant Fund;

199. the Maryland Pay Per Apprentice Program Fund;

200. the Academic Excellence Fund;

201. the Abandoned and Neglected Cemeteries Fund;

202. the Assistive Technology Services Fund;

203. the Private Dam Repair Fund;

204. the Public Health Abortion Grant Program Fund;

205. the Natural Resources Property Maintenance Fund;

206. the Department of Social and Economic Mobility Special Fund; and

207. the Population Health Improvement Fund.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Treasurer may invest separately or commingled in 1 or more pools amounts to be invested by law or regulation for State agencies.

(2) The Treasurer shall allocate net earnings on amounts commingled in a pool to the appropriate State agencies entitled to receive interest earnings under subsection (a) of this section.

§6–226. // EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 74 OF 2021 //

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2030 PER CHAPTER 615 OF 2025 //

(a) (1) Except as otherwise specifically provided by law or by regulation of the Treasurer, the Treasurer shall credit to the General Fund any interest on or other income from State money that the Treasurer invests.

(2) (i) This paragraph does not apply in fiscal years 2024 through 2028.

(ii) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and unless inconsistent with a federal law, grant agreement, or other federal requirement or with the terms of a gift or settlement agreement, net interest on all State money allocated by the State Treasurer under this section to special funds or accounts, and otherwise entitled to receive interest earnings, as accounted for by the Comptroller, shall accrue to the General Fund of the State.

(iii) The provisions of subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph do not apply to the following funds:

1. Maryland Housing Loan Funds of 1976, 1978, 1979, and 1984;

2. Microsoft Cost Share Fund;

3. Subsequent Injury Fund;

4. Uninsured Employers’ Fund;

5. Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program;

6. Energy Overcharge Restitution Fund;

7. PEPCO/Connectiv Settlement Fund;

8. Baseball Capital Improvements Fund;

9. State Victims of Crime Fund;

10. Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Fund;

11. Victim and Witness Protection and Relocation Fund;

12. Unclaimed Restitution – Victims of Crime;

13. Justice Assistance Grant;

14. Byrne Justice Assistance Grant;

15. Maryland Election Modernization Fund;

16. Scriven Estate Fund;

17. Volunteer Company Assistance Fund;

18. Radoff Memorial Fund;

19. Archives Endowment Account within the Archives Fund;

20. Ellefson Endowment Fund;

21. Albert C. Ritchie Memorial Fund;

22. Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program Fund;

23. Fair Campaign Financing Fund;

24. State Employees and Retirees Health and Welfare Benefits Fund;

25. Major Information Technology Development Project Fund;

26. State Retirement Agency Funds;

27. Postretirement Health Benefits Trust Fund;

28. Maryland Emergency Medical System Operations Fund;

29. State Wildlife Management and Protection Fund;

30. Fisheries Management and Protection Fund;

31. Ocean Beach Replenishment Fund;

32. Community Services Trust Fund;

33. Waiting List Equity Fund;

34. Health Care Coverage Fund;

35. Health Services Cost Review Commission Fund;

36. Hospital Uncompensated Care Fund;

37. funds in the accounts of Morgan State University;

38. funds in the accounts of St. Mary’s College of Maryland;

39. funds in the accounts of the University System of Maryland;

40. Maryland Prepaid College Trust Fund;

41. Nurse Support Program Assistance Fund;

42. funds in the accounts of the Baltimore City Community College;

43. Education Trust Fund;

44. Section 8 construction and administration funds administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development;

45. MacArthur Grant Fund;

46. all special funds within the Department of Commerce;

47. Maryland Water Quality Revolving Loan Fund;

48. Maryland Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund;

49. Bay Restoration Fund;

50. Migratory Game Bird Fund;

51. Deer Stamp Fund;

52. Wildlife Habitat Incentive Fund;

53. Fisheries Research and Development Fund;

54. Strategic Energy Investment Fund;

55. Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund;

56. 50% of the interest from the 9–1–1 Trust Fund;

57. all accounts within the State Reserve Fund;

58. local revenue accounts collected by the Judiciary;

59. Assistive Technology Loan Fund;

60. Veterans Trust Fund;

61. Transportation Trust Fund;

62. Foreclosed Property Registry Fund;

63. Asbestos Worker Protection Fund;

64. Maryland Innovation Initiative Fund;

65. Family Security Trust Fund, subject to § 7–4A–03(d) of the Health Occupations Article;

66. Baltimore City Community Enhancement Transit–Oriented Development Fund;

67. the Maryland Legal Services Corporation Fund;

68. Mortgage Loan Servicing Practices Settlement Fund;

69. Maryland Offshore Wind Business Development Fund;

70. the Maryland First Scholarship Fund;

71. Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission Fund;

72. the Spay/Neuter Fund;

73. State Brain Injury Trust Fund;

74. the Baltimore City Public School Construction Facilities Fund;

75. the Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund;

76. the Prekindergarten Expansion Fund;

77. the Energy–Efficient Homes Construction Fund;

78. the Maryland E–Nnovation Initiative Fund;

79. the Innovation Investment Fund;

80. the Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnership of Maryland Fund;

81. the Newborn Screening Program Fund;

82. the Economic Development Marketing Fund;

83. the Uniformed Services Personnel and Veteran–Owned Small Business No–Interest Loan Fund;

84. the Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Program Fund;

85. the Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth Impact Fund;

86. the Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund;

87. the Next Generation Scholars of Maryland Program Fund;

88. the Construction Education and Innovation Fund;

89. the Uninsured Motorist Education and Enforcement Fund;

90. the Performance Incentive Grant Fund;

91. the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Fund;

92. the Community Program Fund;

93. the Addiction Treatment Divestiture Fund;

94. the Maryland Energy Innovation Fund;

95. the State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund;

96. the National Capital Strategic Economic Development Fund;

97. the Advance Directive Program Fund;

98. the Make Office Vacancies Extinct Matching Fund;

99. the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund;

100. the School Construction Revolving Loan Fund;

101. the Safe Schools Fund;

102. the Maryland Violence Intervention and Prevention Program Fund;

103. the Computing Education and Professional Development Fund;

104. the Maryland Prenatal and Infant Care Grant Program Fund;

105. the Healthy School Facility Fund;

106. the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Compassionate Use Fund;

107. the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission Fund;

108. the Supplemental Facilities Fund;

109. the Hemp Farming Fund;

110. the Prince George’s County Public–Private Partnership Fund;

111. the Zero–Emission Vehicle School Bus Transition Fund;

112. the Rape Kit Testing Grant Fund;

113. the Pedestrian Safety Fund;

114. the Legal Representation Fund for Title IX Proceedings;

115. the Student Peer Mediation Program Fund;

116. the Markell Hendricks Youth Crime Prevention and Diversion Parole Fund;

117. the Federal Government Employee Assistance Loan Fund;

118. the Racing and Community Development Financing Fund;

119. the Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund;

120. the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund;

121. the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund;

122. the Nancy K. Kopp Public School Facilities Priority Fund;

123. the Prescription Drug Affordability Fund;

124. the Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentive Matching Fund;

125. the Michael Erin Busch Sports Fund;

126. the Coordinated Community Supports Partnership Fund;

127. the Opioid Restitution Fund;

128. the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Reserve Fund;

129. the K–9 Compassionate Care Fund;

130. the Maternal and Child Health Population Health Improvement Fund;

131. the Inclusion Fund;

132. the Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Fund;

133. the Hagerstown Multi–Use Sports and Events Facility Fund;

134. the Pre–Seed Builder Fund;

135. the Resilient Maryland Revolving Loan Fund;

136. the Notary Public Fund;

137. the Health Equity Resource Community Reserve Fund;

138. the Access to Counsel in Evictions Special Fund;

139. the Homeowner Protection Fund;

140. the Maggie McIntosh School Arts Fund;

141. the Climate Catalytic Capital Fund;

142. the Park System Critical Maintenance Fund;

143. the Park System Capital Improvements and Acquisition Fund;

144. the Great Maryland Outdoors Fund;

145. the Abortion Care Clinical Training Program Fund;

146. the Sports Entertainment Facilities Financing Fund;

147. the Major Sports and Entertainment Event Program Fund;

148. the Prince George’s County Blue Line Corridor Facility Fund;

149. the Senator George C. Edwards Fund;

150. the 9–8–8 Trust Fund;

151. the Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program Fund;

152. the Local Cybersecurity Support Fund;

153. the Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program Fund for Nurses and Nursing Support Staff;

154. the Sustainable Maryland Program Fund;

155. the On–Site Wastewater Professionals Fund;

156. the Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund;

157. the Department of General Services Broker Rebate Fee Fund;

158. the Patient Safety Center Fund;

159. the False Claims Fund;

160. the Resiliency Hub Grant Program Fund;

161. the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund;

162. the Cannabis Business Assistance Fund;

163. the Cannabis Public Health Fund;

164. the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund;

165. the Young Adult Service Year Option Pathway Fund;

166. the Maryland Service Year Option Pathway Fund;

167. the Camden Yards Baseball Sports Facility Supplemental Financing Fund;

168. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Supplemental Financing Fund;

169. the Bus Rapid Transit Fund;

170. the Cannabis Regulation and Enforcement Fund;

171. the Medical Cannabis Compassionate Use Fund;

172. the Behavioral Health Workforce Investment Fund;

173. the Human–Relevant Research Fund;

174. the Equitech Growth Fund;

175. the Maryland Forestry Education Fund;

176. the Local Land Trust Revolving Loan Fund;

177. the State Disaster Recovery Fund;

178. the Black Bass Conservation Fund;

179. the Non–Depository Special Fund;

180. the Protecting Against Hate Crimes Grant Fund;

181. the Fallen Transportation Workers Scholarship Fund;

182. the Maryland Geological Survey Fund;

183. the Access to Attorneys, Advocates, and Consultants for Special Education Fund;

184. the Rental Assistance for Community School Families Fund;

185. the Community Health and Safety Works Grant Program Fund;

186. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Capital Works Fund;

187. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Emergency Repair Fund;

188. the ENOUGH Grant Fund;

189. the Talent Innovation Fund;

190. the Climate Technology Founder’s Fund;

191. the Whole Watershed Fund;

192. the Radiation Emergency Response Fund;

193. the Victims of Domestic Violence Program Grant Fund;

194. the Proposed Programs Collaborative Grant Fund;

195. the Maryland Pay Per Apprentice Program Fund;

196. the Academic Excellence Fund;

197. the Abandoned and Neglected Cemeteries Fund;

198. the Assistive Technology Services Fund;

199. the Private Dam Repair Fund;

200. the Public Health Abortion Grant Program Fund;

201. the Natural Resouces Property Maintenance Fund;

202. the Department of Social and Economic Mobility Special Fund; and

203. the Population Health Improvement Fund.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Treasurer may invest separately or commingled in 1 or more pools amounts to be invested by law or regulation for State agencies.

(2) The Treasurer shall allocate net earnings on amounts commingled in a pool to the appropriate State agencies entitled to receive interest earnings under subsection (a) of this section.

§6–226. // EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2030 PER CHAPTER 615 OF 2025 //

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2032 PER CHAPTER 92 OF 2022 //

(a) (1) Except as otherwise specifically provided by law or by regulation of the Treasurer, the Treasurer shall credit to the General Fund any interest on or other income from State money that the Treasurer invests.

(2) (i) This paragraph does not apply in fiscal years 2024 through 2028.

(ii) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and unless inconsistent with a federal law, grant agreement, or other federal requirement or with the terms of a gift or settlement agreement, net interest on all State money allocated by the State Treasurer under this section to special funds or accounts, and otherwise entitled to receive interest earnings, as accounted for by the Comptroller, shall accrue to the General Fund of the State.

(iii) The provisions of subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph do not apply to the following funds:

1. Maryland Housing Loan Funds of 1976, 1978, 1979, and 1984;

2. Microsoft Cost Share Fund;

3. Subsequent Injury Fund;

4. Uninsured Employers’ Fund;

5. Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program;

6. Energy Overcharge Restitution Fund;

7. PEPCO/Connectiv Settlement Fund;

8. Baseball Capital Improvements Fund;

9. State Victims of Crime Fund;

10. Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Fund;

11. Victim and Witness Protection and Relocation Fund;

12. Unclaimed Restitution – Victims of Crime;

13. Justice Assistance Grant;

14. Byrne Justice Assistance Grant;

15. Maryland Election Modernization Fund;

16. Scriven Estate Fund;

17. Volunteer Company Assistance Fund;

18. Radoff Memorial Fund;

19. Archives Endowment Account within the Archives Fund;

20. Ellefson Endowment Fund;

21. Albert C. Ritchie Memorial Fund;

22. Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program Fund;

23. Fair Campaign Financing Fund;

24. State Employees and Retirees Health and Welfare Benefits Fund;

25. Major Information Technology Development Project Fund;

26. State Retirement Agency Funds;

27. Postretirement Health Benefits Trust Fund;

28. Maryland Emergency Medical System Operations Fund;

29. State Wildlife Management and Protection Fund;

30. Fisheries Management and Protection Fund;

31. Ocean Beach Replenishment Fund;

32. Community Services Trust Fund;

33. Waiting List Equity Fund;

34. Health Care Coverage Fund;

35. Health Services Cost Review Commission Fund;

36. Hospital Uncompensated Care Fund;

37. funds in the accounts of Morgan State University;

38. funds in the accounts of St. Mary’s College of Maryland;

39. funds in the accounts of the University System of Maryland;

40. Maryland Prepaid College Trust Fund;

41. Nurse Support Program Assistance Fund;

42. funds in the accounts of the Baltimore City Community College;

43. Education Trust Fund;

44. Section 8 construction and administration funds administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development;

45. MacArthur Grant Fund;

46. all special funds within the Department of Commerce;

47. Maryland Water Quality Revolving Loan Fund;

48. Maryland Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund;

49. Bay Restoration Fund;

50. Migratory Game Bird Fund;

51. Deer Stamp Fund;

52. Wildlife Habitat Incentive Fund;

53. Fisheries Research and Development Fund;

54. Strategic Energy Investment Fund;

55. Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund;

56. 50% of the interest from the 9–1–1 Trust Fund;

57. all accounts within the State Reserve Fund;

58. local revenue accounts collected by the Judiciary;

59. Assistive Technology Loan Fund;

60. Veterans Trust Fund;

61. Transportation Trust Fund;

62. Foreclosed Property Registry Fund;

63. Asbestos Worker Protection Fund;

64. Maryland Innovation Initiative Fund;

65. Family Security Trust Fund, subject to § 7–4A–03(d) of the Health Occupations Article;

66. Baltimore City Community Enhancement Transit–Oriented Development Fund;

67. the Maryland Legal Services Corporation Fund;

68. Mortgage Loan Servicing Practices Settlement Fund;

69. Maryland Offshore Wind Business Development Fund;

70. the Maryland First Scholarship Fund;

71. Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission Fund;

72. the Spay/Neuter Fund;

73. State Brain Injury Trust Fund;

74. the Baltimore City Public School Construction Facilities Fund;

75. the Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund;

76. the Prekindergarten Expansion Fund;

77. the Energy–Efficient Homes Construction Fund;

78. the Maryland E–Nnovation Initiative Fund;

79. the Innovation Investment Fund;

80. the Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnership of Maryland Fund;

81. the Newborn Screening Program Fund;

82. the Economic Development Marketing Fund;

83. the Uniformed Services Personnel and Veteran–Owned Small Business No–Interest Loan Fund;

84. the Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Program Fund;

85. the Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth Impact Fund;

86. the Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund;

87. the Next Generation Scholars of Maryland Program Fund;

88. the Construction Education and Innovation Fund;

89. the Uninsured Motorist Education and Enforcement Fund;

90. the Performance Incentive Grant Fund;

91. the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Fund;

92. the Community Program Fund;

93. the Addiction Treatment Divestiture Fund;

94. the Maryland Energy Innovation Fund;

95. the State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund;

96. the National Capital Strategic Economic Development Fund;

97. the Advance Directive Program Fund;

98. the Make Office Vacancies Extinct Matching Fund;

99. the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund;

100. the School Construction Revolving Loan Fund;

101. the Safe Schools Fund;

102. the Maryland Violence Intervention and Prevention Program Fund;

103. the Computing Education and Professional Development Fund;

104. the Maryland Prenatal and Infant Care Grant Program Fund;

105. the Healthy School Facility Fund;

106. the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Compassionate Use Fund;

107. the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission Fund;

108. the Supplemental Facilities Fund;

109. the Hemp Farming Fund;

110. the Prince George’s County Public–Private Partnership Fund;

111. the Zero–Emission Vehicle School Bus Transition Fund;

112. the Rape Kit Testing Grant Fund;

113. the Pedestrian Safety Fund;

114. the Legal Representation Fund for Title IX Proceedings;

115. the Student Peer Mediation Program Fund;

116. the Markell Hendricks Youth Crime Prevention and Diversion Parole Fund;

117. the Federal Government Employee Assistance Loan Fund;

118. the Racing and Community Development Financing Fund;

119. the Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund;

120. the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund;

121. the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund;

122. the Nancy K. Kopp Public School Facilities Priority Fund;

123. the Prescription Drug Affordability Fund;

124. the Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentive Matching Fund;

125. the Michael Erin Busch Sports Fund;

126. the Coordinated Community Supports Partnership Fund;

127. the Opioid Restitution Fund;

128. the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Reserve Fund;

129. the K–9 Compassionate Care Fund;

130. the Maternal and Child Health Population Health Improvement Fund;

131. the Inclusion Fund;

132. the Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Fund;

133. the Hagerstown Multi–Use Sports and Events Facility Fund;

134. the Pre–Seed Builder Fund;

135. the Resilient Maryland Revolving Loan Fund;

136. the Notary Public Fund;

137. the Health Equity Resource Community Reserve Fund;

138. the Access to Counsel in Evictions Special Fund;

139. the Homeowner Protection Fund;

140. the Maggie McIntosh School Arts Fund;

141. the Climate Catalytic Capital Fund;

142. the Park System Critical Maintenance Fund;

143. the Park System Capital Improvements and Acquisition Fund;

144. the Great Maryland Outdoors Fund;

145. the Abortion Care Clinical Training Program Fund;

146. the Sports Entertainment Facilities Financing Fund;

147. the Major Sports and Entertainment Event Program Fund;

148. the Prince George’s County Blue Line Corridor Facility Fund;

149. the Senator George C. Edwards Fund;

150. the 9–8–8 Trust Fund;

151. the Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program Fund;

152. the Local Cybersecurity Support Fund;

153. the Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program Fund for Nurses and Nursing Support Staff;

154. the Sustainable Maryland Program Fund;

155. the On–Site Wastewater Professionals Fund;

156. the Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund;

157. the Department of General Services Broker Rebate Fee Fund;

158. the Patient Safety Center Fund;

159. the False Claims Fund;

160. the Resiliency Hub Grant Program Fund;

161. the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund;

162. the Cannabis Business Assistance Fund;

163. the Cannabis Public Health Fund;

164. the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund;

165. the Young Adult Service Year Option Pathway Fund;

166. the Maryland Service Year Option Pathway Fund;

167. the Camden Yards Baseball Sports Facility Supplemental Financing Fund;

168. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Supplemental Financing Fund;

169. the Bus Rapid Transit Fund;

170. the Cannabis Regulation and Enforcement Fund;

171. the Medical Cannabis Compassionate Use Fund;

172. the Behavioral Health Workforce Investment Fund;

173. the Human–Relevant Research Fund;

174. the Equitech Growth Fund;

175. the Maryland Forestry Education Fund;

176. the Local Land Trust Revolving Loan Fund;

177. the State Disaster Recovery Fund;

178. the Black Bass Conservation Fund;

179. the Non–Depository Special Fund;

180. the Protecting Against Hate Crimes Grant Fund;

181. the Fallen Transportation Workers Scholarship Fund;

182. the Maryland Geological Survey Fund;

183. the Access to Attorneys, Advocates, and Consultants for Special Education Fund;

184. the Rental Assistance for Community School Families Fund;

185. the Community Health and Safety Works Grant Program Fund;

186. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Capital Works Fund;

187. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Emergency Repair Fund;

188. the ENOUGH Grant Fund;

189. the Talent Innovation Fund;

190. the Climate Technology Founder’s Fund;

191. the Whole Watershed Fund;

192. the Radiation Emergency Response Fund;

193. the Victims of Domestic Violence Program Grant Fund;

194. the Proposed Programs Collaborative Grant Fund;

195. the Maryland Pay Per Apprentice Program Fund;

196. the Academic Excellence Fund;

197. the Abandoned and Neglected Cemeteries Fund;

198. the Assistive Technology Services Fund;

199. the Private Dam Repair Fund;

200. the Public Health Abortion Grant Program Fund;

201. the Natural Resouces Property Maintenance Fund; and

202. the Department of Social and Economic Mobility Special Fund.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Treasurer may invest separately or commingled in 1 or more pools amounts to be invested by law or regulation for State agencies.

(2) The Treasurer shall allocate net earnings on amounts commingled in a pool to the appropriate State agencies entitled to receive interest earnings under subsection (a) of this section.

§6–226. // EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 30, 2032 PER CHAPTER 92 OF 2022 //

(a) (1) Except as otherwise specifically provided by law or by regulation of the Treasurer, the Treasurer shall credit to the General Fund any interest on or other income from State money that the Treasurer invests.

(2) (i) This paragraph does not apply in fiscal years 2024 through 2028.

(ii) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and unless inconsistent with a federal law, grant agreement, or other federal requirement or with the terms of a gift or settlement agreement, net interest on all State money allocated by the State Treasurer under this section to special funds or accounts, and otherwise entitled to receive interest earnings, as accounted for by the Comptroller, shall accrue to the General Fund of the State.

(iii) The provisions of subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph do not apply to the following funds:

1. Maryland Housing Loan Funds of 1976, 1978, 1979, and 1984;

2. Microsoft Cost Share Fund;

3. Subsequent Injury Fund;

4. Uninsured Employers’ Fund;

5. Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program;

6. Energy Overcharge Restitution Fund;

7. PEPCO/Connectiv Settlement Fund;

8. Baseball Capital Improvements Fund;

9. State Victims of Crime Fund;

10. Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Fund;

11. Victim and Witness Protection and Relocation Fund;

12. Unclaimed Restitution – Victims of Crime;

13. Justice Assistance Grant;

14. Byrne Justice Assistance Grant;

15. Maryland Election Modernization Fund;

16. Scriven Estate Fund;

17. Volunteer Company Assistance Fund;

18. Radoff Memorial Fund;

19. Archives Endowment Account within the Archives Fund;

20. Ellefson Endowment Fund;

21. Albert C. Ritchie Memorial Fund;

22. Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program Fund;

23. Fair Campaign Financing Fund;

24. State Employees and Retirees Health and Welfare Benefits Fund;

25. Major Information Technology Development Project Fund;

26. State Retirement Agency Funds;

27. Postretirement Health Benefits Trust Fund;

28. Maryland Emergency Medical System Operations Fund;

29. State Wildlife Management and Protection Fund;

30. Fisheries Management and Protection Fund;

31. Ocean Beach Replenishment Fund;

32. Community Services Trust Fund;

33. Waiting List Equity Fund;

34. Health Care Coverage Fund;

35. Health Services Cost Review Commission Fund;

36. Hospital Uncompensated Care Fund;

37. funds in the accounts of Morgan State University;

38. funds in the accounts of St. Mary’s College of Maryland;

39. funds in the accounts of the University System of Maryland;

40. Maryland Prepaid College Trust Fund;

41. Nurse Support Program Assistance Fund;

42. funds in the accounts of the Baltimore City Community College;

43. Education Trust Fund;

44. Section 8 construction and administration funds administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development;

45. MacArthur Grant Fund;

46. all special funds within the Department of Commerce;

47. Maryland Water Quality Revolving Loan Fund;

48. Maryland Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund;

49. Bay Restoration Fund;

50. Migratory Game Bird Fund;

51. Deer Stamp Fund;

52. Wildlife Habitat Incentive Fund;

53. Fisheries Research and Development Fund;

54. Strategic Energy Investment Fund;

55. Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund;

56. 50% of the interest from the 9–1–1 Trust Fund;

57. all accounts within the State Reserve Fund;

58. local revenue accounts collected by the Judiciary;

59. Assistive Technology Loan Fund;

60. Veterans Trust Fund;

61. Transportation Trust Fund;

62. Foreclosed Property Registry Fund;

63. Asbestos Worker Protection Fund;

64. Maryland Innovation Initiative Fund;

65. Family Security Trust Fund, subject to § 7–4A–03(d) of the Health Occupations Article;

66. Baltimore City Community Enhancement Transit–Oriented Development Fund;

67. the Maryland Legal Services Corporation Fund;

68. Mortgage Loan Servicing Practices Settlement Fund;

69. Maryland Offshore Wind Business Development Fund;

70. the Maryland First Scholarship Fund;

71. Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission Fund;

72. State Brain Injury Trust Fund;

73. the Baltimore City Public School Construction Facilities Fund;

74. the Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund;

75. the Prekindergarten Expansion Fund;

76. the Energy–Efficient Homes Construction Fund;

77. the Maryland E–Nnovation Initiative Fund;

78. the Innovation Investment Fund;

79. the Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnership of Maryland Fund;

80. the Newborn Screening Program Fund;

81. the Economic Development Marketing Fund;

82. the Uniformed Services Personnel and Veteran–Owned Small Business No–Interest Loan Fund;

83. the Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Program Fund;

84. the Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth Impact Fund;

85. the Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund;

86. the Next Generation Scholars of Maryland Program Fund;

87. the Construction Education and Innovation Fund;

88. the Uninsured Motorist Education and Enforcement Fund;

89. the Performance Incentive Grant Fund;

90. the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Fund;

91. the Community Program Fund;

92. the Addiction Treatment Divestiture Fund;

93. the Maryland Energy Innovation Fund;

94. the State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund;

95. the National Capital Strategic Economic Development Fund;

96. the Advance Directive Program Fund;

97. the Make Office Vacancies Extinct Matching Fund;

98. the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund;

99. the School Construction Revolving Loan Fund;

100. the Safe Schools Fund;

101. the Maryland Violence Intervention and Prevention Program Fund;

102. the Computing Education and Professional Development Fund;

103. the Maryland Prenatal and Infant Care Grant Program Fund;

104. the Healthy School Facility Fund;

105. the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Compassionate Use Fund;

106. the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission Fund;

107. the Supplemental Facilities Fund;

108. the Hemp Farming Fund;

109. the Prince George’s County Public–Private Partnership Fund;

110. the Zero–Emission Vehicle School Bus Transition Fund;

111. the Rape Kit Testing Grant Fund;

112. the Pedestrian Safety Fund;

113. the Legal Representation Fund for Title IX Proceedings;

114. the Student Peer Mediation Program Fund;

115. the Markell Hendricks Youth Crime Prevention and Diversion Parole Fund;

116. the Federal Government Employee Assistance Loan Fund;

117. the Racing and Community Development Financing Fund;

118. the Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund;

119. the Supplemental Public School Construction Facilities Fund;

120. the Supplemental Public School Construction Financing Fund;

121. the Nancy K. Kopp Public School Facilities Priority Fund;

122. the Prescription Drug Affordability Fund;

123. the Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentive Matching Fund;

124. the Michael Erin Busch Sports Fund;

125. the Coordinated Community Supports Partnership Fund;

126. the Opioid Restitution Fund;

127. the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Reserve Fund;

128. the K–9 Compassionate Care Fund;

129. the Maternal and Child Health Population Health Improvement Fund;

130. the Inclusion Fund;

131. the Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Fund;

132. the Hagerstown Multi–Use Sports and Events Facility Fund;

133. the Pre–Seed Builder Fund;

134. the Resilient Maryland Revolving Loan Fund;

135. the Notary Public Fund;

136. the Health Equity Resource Community Reserve Fund;

137. the Access to Counsel in Evictions Special Fund;

138. the Homeowner Protection Fund;

139. the Maggie McIntosh School Arts Fund;

140. the Climate Catalytic Capital Fund;

141. the Park System Critical Maintenance Fund;

142. the Park System Capital Improvements and Acquisition Fund;

143. the Great Maryland Outdoors Fund;

144. the Abortion Care Clinical Training Program Fund;

145. the Sports Entertainment Facilities Financing Fund;

146. the Major Sports and Entertainment Event Program Fund;

147. the Prince George’s County Blue Line Corridor Facility Fund;

148. the Senator George C. Edwards Fund;

149. the 9–8–8 Trust Fund;

150. the Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program Fund;

151. the Local Cybersecurity Support Fund;

152. the Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program Fund for Nurses and Nursing Support Staff;

153. the Sustainable Maryland Program Fund;

154. the On–Site Wastewater Professionals Fund;

155. the Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund;

156. the Department of General Services Broker Rebate Fee Fund;

157. the Patient Safety Center Fund;

158. the False Claims Fund;

159. the Resiliency Hub Grant Program Fund;

160. the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund;

161. the Cannabis Business Assistance Fund;

162. the Cannabis Public Health Fund;

163. the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund;

164. the Young Adult Service Year Option Pathway Fund;

165. the Maryland Service Year Option Pathway Fund;

166. the Camden Yards Baseball Sports Facility Supplemental Financing Fund;

167. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Supplemental Financing Fund;

168. the Bus Rapid Transit Fund;

169. the Cannabis Regulation and Enforcement Fund;

170. the Medical Cannabis Compassionate Use Fund;

171. the Behavioral Health Workforce Investment Fund;

172. the Human–Relevant Research Fund;

173. the Equitech Growth Fund;

174. the Maryland Forestry Education Fund;

175. the Local Land Trust Revolving Loan Fund;

176. the State Disaster Recovery Fund;

177. the Black Bass Conservation Fund;

178. the Non–Depository Special Fund;

179. the Protecting Against Hate Crimes Grant Fund;

180. the Fallen Transportation Workers Scholarship Fund;

181. the Maryland Geological Survey Fund;

182. the Access to Attorneys, Advocates, and Consultants for Special Education Fund;

183. the Rental Assistance for Community School Families Fund;

184. the Community Health and Safety Works Grant Program Fund;

185. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Capital Works Fund;

186. the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Emergency Repair Fund;

187. the ENOUGH Grant Fund;

188. the Talent Innovation Fund;

189. the Climate Technology Founder’s Fund;

190. the Whole Watershed Fund;

191. the Radiation Emergency Response Fund;

192. the Victims of Domestic Violence Program Grant Fund;

193. the Proposed Programs Collaborative Grant Fund;

194. the Maryland Pay Per Apprentice Program Fund;

195. the Academic Excellence Fund;

196. the Abandoned and Neglected Cemeteries Fund;

197. the Assistive Technology Services Fund;

198. the Private Dam Repair Fund;

199. the Public Health Abortion Grant Program Fund;

200. the Natural Resources Property Maintenance Fund; and

201. the Department of Social and Economic Mobility Special Fund.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Treasurer may invest separately or commingled in 1 or more pools amounts to be invested by law or regulation for State agencies.

(2) The Treasurer shall allocate net earnings on amounts commingled in a pool to the appropriate State agencies entitled to receive interest earnings under subsection (a) of this section.
Md. Code, General Provisions § 6-301 — MD Code / Article ggp / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-301
§6–301.
Status: reserved

Any land that is within the George Washington Memorial Parkway and was transferred to the United States under Chapter 378 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1941 reverts to the State if the United States ceases to use the land for park purposes.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-406 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-406
§6–406.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Unless exempted from registration under § 6-413 of this subtitle, a person may not solicit the public as a charitable organization prior to registration.

(2) The Circuit Court of Anne Arundel County or other court of competent jurisdiction may restrain or enjoin a person from soliciting in violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary of State has the burden of proof in any court proceeding:

(i) to restrain or enjoin a charitable organization from soliciting the public; or

(ii) based on an appeal by a charitable organization of a final decision of the Secretary of State under § 6-404(c) of this subtitle.

(2) A charitable organization claiming to be exempt from the requirements of this title has the burden of production of evidence on that issue.

(c) The Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County or other court of competent jurisdiction may order a charitable organization to stop soliciting the public if the charitable organization:

(1) is required to be registered but has not applied to be registered; or

(2) has otherwise violated the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-302 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-302
§6–302.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates any provision of § 6-301 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or both.

(b) (1) A person who violates § 6-303 of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under § 6-303 of this subtitle is subject to an administrative penalty of up to $250 per violation, not exceeding $10,000.

(2) The administrative penalty under this subsection shall be assessed with consideration given to:

(i) The willfulness of the violation and the extent to which the violation was known to the violator but uncorrected by the violator;

(ii) The extent to which the violation resulted in actual harm to human health;

(iii) The nature and degree of injury to or interference with general welfare and health; and

(iv) The extent to which the current violation is part of a recurrent pattern of the same or similar type of violation committed by the violator.

(c) Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense under this section.
Md. Code, Education § 6-131 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-131
§6–131.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “Grant” means the Maryland Teacher Relocation Incentive Grant.

(b) (1) There is a Maryland Teacher Relocation Incentive Grant.

(2) The purpose of the Grant is to provide up to $2,000 to incentivize an out–of–state licensed teacher to move to the State in order to:

(i) Address the State’s teacher workforce shortage; and

(ii) Reduce the number of conditionally licensed teachers in classrooms.

(3) The Department shall administer the Grant.

(4) Grants may not be awarded after June 30, 2029.

(c) (1) (i) A county board may submit a proposal to the Department to receive a grant for a candidate.

(ii) To be eligible for a grant, a candidate shall:

1. Have a signed contract to teach in a public school in the State;

2. Be recognized as a licensed teacher in a public kindergarten, elementary, middle, or high school in another state to provide instruction in a specific subject area, grade level, or for a specific student population;

3. Hold an unencumbered license that is not restricted, probationary, provisional, temporary, or in any way serves as a substitute for fully licensed teachers in another state; and

4. Agree to teach in a school that has received funding under § 5–223 of this article for at least 2 years after receiving the grant.

(2) An application shall include:

(i) A copy of the teacher’s license held by the candidate;

(ii) A copy of the signed contract between the candidate and the county board; and

(iii) Any other information required by the Department.

(3) The Department shall establish processes and procedures for accepting and evaluating applications.

(4) On or before October 1, 2025, the Department shall make initial grant awards.

(d) On or before December 30, 2029, the Department shall submit a report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the implementation of the grant awards, including the following information:

(1) The number of grant applications received;

(2) The number of grants awarded; and

(3) The number of out–of–state teachers recruited to the State after the implementation of the Grant.
Md. Code, Education § 6-202 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-202
§6–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On the recommendation of the county superintendent, a county board may suspend or dismiss a teacher, principal, supervisor, assistant superintendent, or other professional assistant for:

(i) Immorality;

(ii) Misconduct in office, including knowingly failing to report suspected child abuse in violation of § 5–704 of the Family Law Article;

(iii) Insubordination;

(iv) Incompetency; or

(v) Willful neglect of duty.

(2) (i) Before removing an individual, the county board shall send the individual a copy of the charges against the individual and give the individual an opportunity within 10 days to request:

1. A hearing before the county board; or

2. A hearing before an arbitrator in accordance with paragraph (5) of this subsection.

(ii) If an individual’s request does not specify that the hearing be before an arbitrator, the request shall be considered a request for a hearing before the county board.

(3) If the individual requests a hearing before the county board within the 10–day period:

(i) The county board promptly shall hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the county board sends the individual a notice of the hearing; and

(ii) The individual shall have an opportunity to be heard before the county board, in person or by counsel, and to bring witnesses to the hearing.

(4) The individual may appeal from the decision of the county board to the State Board.

(5) (i) If the individual or the individual’s representative requests a hearing before an arbitrator within the 10–day period, the hearing shall be conducted in accordance with this paragraph.

(ii) 1. An arbitrator shall be selected as provided in this subparagraph.

2. If the superintendent and the individual or the individual’s representative agree on an arbitrator, the arbitrator shall be chosen by mutual agreement of the parties.

3. If the superintendent and the individual or the individual’s representative cannot agree on an arbitrator:

A. The county board shall request from the American Arbitration Association a list of the arbitrators that are available to hear this type of dispute and make a decision in a timely manner; and

B. The parties shall alternately strike arbitrators from the list.

(iii) The rules of labor arbitration shall apply.

(iv) A stenographic record shall be made of the proceedings before the arbitrator.

(v) 1. The arbitrator shall determine whether the county board has sufficient cause for suspension or dismissal of the individual.

2. A lesser penalty than dismissal may be imposed by the arbitrator only to the extent that either party proposes the lesser penalty in the proceeding.

(vi) In making a decision, the arbitration proceeding is governed by this subtitle and by the collective bargaining agreement applicable to the individual.

(vii) Except as provided in subparagraph (viii) of this paragraph, the county board shall pay the full cost and expenses of the arbitration, including:

1. The American Arbitration Association’s administrative fees;

2. The full cost of the stenography and transcription services;

3. Reasonable expenses for required travel;

4. Reasonable fees and expenses incurred or charged by the arbitrator; and

5. Reasonable expenses associated with any witness or evidence produced at the request of the arbitrator.

(viii) 1. The superintendent and the individual shall pay their own respective costs and expenses associated with any witness or evidence produced by them.

2. If the arbitrator determines that the county board had sufficient cause to suspend or dismiss the individual, then the individual shall pay 50% of the fees and expenses incurred or charged by the arbitrator and the administrative fees, if any, of the American Arbitration Association.

(ix) 1. The decision and award by the arbitrator are final and binding on the parties.

2. An individual may request judicial review by a circuit court, which shall be governed by the Maryland Uniform Arbitration Act.

(6) Notwithstanding any provision of local law, in Baltimore City the suspension and removal of assistant superintendents and higher levels shall be as provided by the personnel system established by the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners under § 4–311 of this article.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the probationary period of employment of a certificated employee in a local school system shall cover a period of 3 years from the date of employment and shall consist of a 1–year employment contract that may be renewed by the county board.

(2) (i) A county board shall evaluate annually a nontenured certificated employee based on established performance evaluation criteria.

(ii) Subject to subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, if the nontenured certificated employee is not on track to qualify for tenure at any formal evaluation point:

1. A mentor promptly shall be assigned to the employee to provide the employee comprehensive guidance and instruction; and

2. Additional professional development shall be provided to the employee, as appropriate.

(iii) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit a county board from assigning a mentor at any time during a nontenured certificated employee’s employment.

(3) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, if a certificated employee has achieved tenure in a local school system in the State and moves to another local school system in the State, that employee shall be tenured if the employee’s contract is renewed after 1 year of probationary employment in the local school system to which the employee relocated if:

1. The employee’s final evaluation in the local school system from which the employee departed is satisfactory or better; and

2. There has been no break in the employee’s service between the two systems of longer than 1 year.

(ii) A local school system may extend the probationary period for a certificated employee subject to subparagraph (i) of this paragraph for a second year from the date of employment if:

1. The employee does not qualify for tenure at the end of the first year based on established performance evaluation criteria; and

2. The employee demonstrates a strong potential for improvement.

(4) (i) The State Board shall adopt regulations that implement the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection and define the scope of a mentoring program and professional development that will be aligned with the 3–year probationary period.

(ii) The State Board shall adopt regulations to establish standards for effective mentoring, including provisions to ensure that mentors provide mentoring that:

1. Is focused;

2. Is systematic;

3. Is ongoing;

4. Is of high quality;

5. Is geared to the needs of each employee being mentored;

6. Includes observations; and

7. Includes feedback.

(c) (1) In this subsection, “student growth” means student progress assessed by multiple measures and from a clearly articulated baseline to one or more points in time.

(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, the State Board shall adopt regulations that establish general standards for performance evaluations for certificated teachers and principals that include observations, clear standards, rigor, and claims and evidence of observed instruction.

(ii) The regulations adopted under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall include default model performance evaluation criteria.

(iii) Before the proposal of the regulations required under this paragraph, the State Board shall solicit information and recommendations from each local school system and convene a meeting wherein this information and these recommendations are discussed and considered.

(3) Subject to paragraph (6) of this subsection:

(i) A county board shall establish performance evaluation criteria for certificated teachers and principals in the local school system based on the general standards adopted under paragraph (2) of this subsection that are mutually agreed on by the local school system and the exclusive employee representative.

(ii) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to require mutual agreement under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph to be governed by Subtitles 4 and 5 of this title.

(4) Subject to paragraph (7) of this subsection, the performance evaluation criteria developed under paragraph (3) of this subsection:

(i) Shall include data on student growth as a significant component of the evaluation and as one of multiple measures; and

(ii) May not be based solely on an existing or newly created single examination or assessment.

(5) (i) An existing or newly created single examination or assessment may be used as one of the multiple measures.

(ii) No single criterion shall account for more than 35% of the total performance evaluation criteria.

(6) If a local school system and the exclusive employee representative fail to mutually agree under paragraph (3) of this subsection, the default model performance evaluation criteria adopted by the State Board under paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection shall take effect in the local jurisdiction 6 months following the final adoption of the regulations.

(7) Any performance evaluation criteria developed under this subsection may not require student growth data based on State assessments to be used to make personnel decisions before the 2016–2017 school year.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 6-212 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-212
§6–212.
Status: in_force

If the Secretary finds that a consumer possesses any commercial fertilizer or soil conditioner short in weight, the registrant of the product shall pay the consumer a penalty equal to two times the value of the actual shortage within 30 days after official notice of the Secretary.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-1103 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 11 / Section 6-1103
§6–1103.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless granted an exemption by the Department, rechargeable batteries contained in products designed for use by consumers and manufactured after December 31, 1993 shall be easily removed.

(b) Upon application, the Department may exempt from the requirements of this section a rechargeable battery contained in a product designed for use by consumers upon a finding that:

(1) For reasons such as health or safety cannot be redesigned; and

(2) The product is covered by a unit management program.
Md. Code, Transportation § 6-306 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-306
§6–306.
Status: in_force

(a) The Administration and its authorized agents and employees may enter on any lands, waters, and other property in this State to make any surveys, soundings, drillings, and examinations that it considers necessary for the purposes of this title.

(b) An entry made under this section is not a trespass and may not be considered an entry under any pending condemnation proceeding.

(c) The Administration shall pay for any actual damages to the land, waters, or other property that result from an entry made under this section.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-5A-11 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 5A / Section 6-5A-11
§6–5A–11.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who commits a willful violation of this subtitle:

(1) is guilty of a misdemeanor;

(2) is subject, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding three times the value of the total gross amount of funds solicited by the public safety solicitor or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both; and

(3) shall forfeit to the Secretary of State the bond required in § 6-5A-03 of this subtitle.

(b) A person who commits a grossly negligent violation of this subtitle:

(1) is guilty of a misdemeanor;

(2) is subject, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding the gross amount of funds solicited by the public safety solicitor or liability for restitution that the court determines or both; and

(3) shall forfeit to the Secretary of State the bond required in § 6-5A-03 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 6-223 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-223
§6–223.
Status: in_force

(a) A circuit court or the District Court may end the period of probation at any time.

(b) On receipt of written charges, filed under oath, that a probationer or defendant violated a condition of probation during the period of probation, the District Court may, during the period of probation or within 30 days after the violation, whichever is later, issue a warrant or notice requiring the probationer or defendant to be brought or appear before the judge issuing the warrant or notice:

(1) to answer the charge of violation of a condition of probation or of suspension of sentence; and

(2) to be present for the setting of a timely hearing date for that charge.

(c) Pending the hearing or determination of the charge, a circuit court or the District Court may remand the probationer or defendant to a correctional facility or release the probationer or defendant with or without bail.

(d) If, at the hearing, a circuit court or the District Court finds that the probationer or defendant has violated a condition of probation, the court may:

(1) revoke the probation granted or the suspension of sentence; and

(2) (i) subject to subsection (e) of this section, for a technical violation, impose a period of incarceration of:

1. not more than 15 days for a first technical violation;

2. not more than 30 days for a second technical violation; and

3. not more than 45 days for a third technical violation; and

(ii) for a fourth or subsequent technical violation or a violation that is not a technical violation, impose any sentence that might have originally been imposed for the crime of which the probationer or defendant was convicted or pleaded nolo contendere.

(e) (1) There is a rebuttable presumption that the limits on the period of incarceration that may be imposed for a technical violation established under subsection (d)(2) of this section are applicable.

(2) The presumption may be rebutted if the court finds and states on the record, after consideration of the following factors, that adhering to the limits on the period of incarceration established under subsection (d)(2) of this section would create a risk to public safety, a victim, or a witness:

(i) the nature of the probation violation;

(ii) the facts and circumstances of the crime for which the probationer or defendant was convicted; and

(iii) the probationer’s or defendant’s history.

(3) On finding that adhering to the limits would create a risk to public safety, a victim, or a witness under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the court may:

(i) direct imposition of a longer period of incarceration than provided under subsection (d)(2) of this section, but no more than the time remaining on the original sentence; or

(ii) commit the probationer or defendant to the Maryland Department of Health for treatment under § 8–507 of the Health – General Article.

(4) A finding under paragraph (2) of this subsection or an action under paragraph (3) of this subsection is subject to appeal under Title 12, Subtitle 3 or Subtitle 4 of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Economic Development § 6-304 — MD Code / Article gec / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-304
§6–304.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A qualified business entity may claim a tax credit in the amount determined under this section.

(2) The Department shall certify the amount of the tax credit for which a qualified business entity is eligible under this section.

(3) The qualified business entity shall submit to the appropriate State units, with the tax return on which the credit is claimed, certification from the Department that the business entity has met the requirements of this subtitle and is eligible for the credit in the amount certified by the Department.

(b) (1) Except as provided in this section, the credit earned under this section by a qualified business entity under § 6–303(b)(1) of this subtitle:

(i) for qualified employees who are not qualified veteran employees working in a facility not located in a revitalization area, is $3,000 multiplied by the number of those qualified employees employed by the qualified business entity during the credit year;

(ii) for qualified employees who are not qualified veteran employees working in a facility located in a revitalization area, is $5,000 multiplied by the number of those qualified employees employed by the qualified business entity during the credit year;

(iii) for qualified employees who are qualified veteran employees working in a facility not located in a revitalization area, is $4,000 multiplied by the number of qualified veteran employees employed by the qualified business entity during the credit year; and

(iv) for qualified employees who are qualified veteran employees working in a facility located in a revitalization area, is $6,000 multiplied by the number of qualified veteran employees employed by the qualified business entity during the credit year.

(2) (i) Except as provided in this section and subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the credit earned under this section by a small business under § 6–303(b)(2) of this subtitle is $2,500 multiplied by the number of qualified veteran employees employed by the small business during the credit year.

(ii) A small business may not claim the credit under this section:

1. for more than five qualified veteran employees in a credit year;

2. for a qualified veteran employee who is hired to replace a laid–off employee or an employee who is on strike; or

3. for a qualified veteran employee who has filled the position for less than 1 year.

(3) The credit earned by a qualified business entity under this subtitle may not exceed $1,000,000 for any credit year.

(4) The total amount of credits certified by the Department for qualified business entities in a taxable year may not exceed $4,000,000.

(c) (1) The same credit cannot be applied more than once against different taxes by the same taxpayer.

(2) If the credit allowed under this subtitle exceeds the total tax otherwise due from a qualified business entity in a taxable year, the qualified business entity may apply the excess as a credit for succeeding taxable years until the earlier of:

(i) the full amount of the excess is used; or

(ii) the expiration of the 5th taxable year from the credit year.

(3) The credit under this subtitle may not be carried back to a preceding taxable year.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 6-402 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-402
§6–402.
Status: in_force

A health care provider who is licensed or certified under this article may not refer patients to an individual who is not a licensed massage therapist.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-422 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-422
§6–422.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle or any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle is liable for a civil penalty not exceeding $25,000 to be collected in a civil action.

(2) Each day a violation continues is a separate violation under this subsection.

(3) If the Attorney General concurs, the Secretary may compromise and settle any claim for a civil penalty under this subtitle.

(b) A person who knowingly and willfully violates any provision of this subtitle or any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject:

(1) For a first offense, to a fine not exceeding $20,000; or

(2) For a second or subsequent offense, to a fine not exceeding $25,000, or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.

(c) Any penalties and fines collected under this subtitle shall be paid into the Asbestos Worker Protection Fund, established under § 6–425 of this subtitle, and used only for asbestos worker protection and enforcement activities under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 6-204 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-204
§6–204.
Status: in_force

(a) A majority of the authorized membership of the State Board is a quorum.

(b) (1) The State Board shall meet at least once a month, at the times that it determines, in the office of the State Board.

(2) The State Board may hold special meetings as necessary.

(c) Subject to the State budget, each member of the State Board is entitled to:

(1) an annual salary of $3,600; and

(2) reimbursement for reasonable expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations.

(d) The State Board may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 6-219 — MD Code / Article gsf / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-219
§6–219.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “claim” includes a claim that is reduced to judgment.

(b) Subject to the limitations in this section, the Comptroller may settle a claim of the State that has been in arrears for at least 2 years:

(1) against a person who receives or collects State money;

(2) against the surety of that person; or

(3) against any other person.

(c) Before settling a claim under this section, the Comptroller shall examine the claim thoroughly and shall be satisfied that the State could not collect the claim through legal process.

(d) To settle a claim so as best to serve the interests of the State, the Comptroller may abate, wholly or partly, the principal or interest that is due to the State.

(e) The Comptroller shall discharge a person and the surety of the person when the agreed sum is paid into the State Treasury.

(f) (1) If a claim is settled without payment in full, the Comptroller shall keep a record that states the facts on which the settlement was based.

(2) The record shall be kept in the Office of the Comptroller.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 6-208 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-208
§6–208.
Status: in_force

(a) For each brand and grade of commercial fertilizer and for each soil conditioner distributed in the State, the annual registration fee is $15 and the annual inspection fee is 25 cents per ton except:

(1) For each brand and grade of commercial fertilizer and each soil conditioner distributed in packages of 10 pounds or less, the annual registration fee is $30, notwithstanding any other registration or inspection fee; and

(2) For each brand and grade of commercial fertilizer and each soil conditioner distributed in packages of 10 pounds or less and in packages over 10 pounds, the annual $30 registration fee applies, and only the portion distributed in packages over 10 pounds is subject to the inspection fee of 25 cents per ton.

(b) (1) Mixed-to-order, buyer’s mixture, or custom-mix fertilizer is exempted from the registration fee, but the inspection fee shall be paid.

(2) Distribution of fertilizer materials to manufacturers or exchange between them is exempted.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-1302 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 13 / Section 6-1302
§6–1302.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Community Health and Safety Works Grant Program in the Department.

(b) The purpose of the Program is to provide financial assistance in the form of grants for eligible projects that improve the quality of life within and economic potential of Maryland communities by making targeted investments in crime prevention strategies to address environmental, health, or safety concerns in commercial, public, or residential areas.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 6-117 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-117
§6–117.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the “Maryland Commercial Feed Law”.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 6-401 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-401
§6–401.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a cause of action at law, whether real, personal, or mixed, survives the death of either party.

(b) A cause of action for slander abates upon the death of either party unless an appeal has been taken from a judgment entered in favor of the plaintiff.

(c) A right of action in equity survives the death of either party if the court can grant effective relief in spite of the death.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-906 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 9 / Section 6-906
§6–906.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner shall order any credit union to cease and desist from:

(1) An unsafe or unsound practice;

(2) A practice that is injurious to the public interest; or

(3) A violation of laws or rules or regulations that relate to the Commissioner’s supervision of the credit union.

(b) To protect depositors or members, the Commissioner may include in a cease and desist order a restriction on the withdrawal of money from any credit union.

(c) The Commissioner may include in a cease and desist order a requirement that the officers or officials act affirmatively to correct any violation or practice.

(d) (1) Before a cease and desist order takes effect, the Commissioner shall give the credit union an opportunity for a hearing.

(2) Notice of the hearing shall be given and the hearing shall be held in accordance with Title 10 of the State Government Article.

(e) If the Commissioner determines that the violation or practice under subsection (a) of this section requires immediate action to protect depositors or members, the Commissioner:

(1) May issue a cease and desist order that is effective on service; and

(2) Shall give the credit union an opportunity for a hearing to rescind the order.
Md. Code, Education § 6-118 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-118
§6–118.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Eligible school” means a Maryland public school that is a:

(i) Title I school; or

(ii) School identified for school improvement, corrective action, or restructuring under the accountability regulations of the State Board.

(3) “NBC teacher” means a teacher who is certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

(4) “Program” means the National Board Certified Teacher Pilot Program.

(b) There is a National Board Certified Teacher Pilot Program in the State.

(c) (1) To participate in the Program an eligible school in the State must have at least three teachers who have:

(i) Agreed to pursue certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; and

(ii) Signed a letter of intent to teach at the school for 3 years.

(2) (i) The State Superintendent shall select three public school systems to participate in the Program for a period of 3 years.

(ii) In consultation with the respective county board, the State Superintendent shall select five eligible schools from among the school systems selected to participate in the Program.

(3) (i) A county board shall give preference to an NBC teacher in employing a staff development teacher at an eligible school.

(ii) The State may reimburse the county board for the board’s cost of employing one staff development teacher at an eligible school, not to exceed $62,000 annually.

(4) Candidates for National Board certification under this subsection shall be included in the State and local aid program for certification by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards established under § 6–112 of this subtitle.

(d) For fiscal years 2008 through 2010, the Governor shall include in the annual budget submission $320,000 for the Program.

(e) The State Board shall adopt regulations to implement and administer the Program established under this section.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 6-233 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-233
§6–233.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “domestically related crime” means a crime committed by a defendant against a victim who is a person eligible for relief, as defined in § 4–501 of the Family Law Article, or who had a sexual relationship with the defendant within 12 months before the commission of the crime.

(b) (1) If a defendant is convicted of or receives a probation before judgment disposition for a crime, on request of the State’s Attorney, the court shall make a finding of fact, based on evidence produced at trial, as to whether the crime is a domestically related crime.

(2) The State has the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that the crime is a domestically related crime.

(c) If the court finds that the crime is a domestically related crime under subsection (b) of this section, that finding shall become part of the court record for purposes of reporting to the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository under § 10–215 of this article.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-1110 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 11 / Section 6-1110
§6–1110.
Status: in_force

(a) Each institutional user shall collect and return spent units used in its operations to the appropriate responsible entity in accordance with the unit management program, or, at its discretion, to a facility permitted to store or process hazardous waste.

(b) A rechargeable product designed for use by an institutional user shall bear a notice that when no longer usable, the product shall be recycled or disposed of properly.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-5A-10 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 5A / Section 6-5A-10
§6–5A–10.
Status: in_force

(a) A person that engages in soliciting public safety contributions without prior application for registration as a public safety solicitor is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding 10 times the value of the total amount of funds improperly solicited or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.

(b) A person convicted of a violation of this section may:

(1) be prohibited from acting as a public safety solicitor for a period up to 10 years beginning on the date of the conviction; and

(2) be ordered to refund all improperly solicited public safety contributions to the donors who made such contributions.
Md. Code, Correctional Services § 6-204 — MD Code / Article gcs / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-204
§6–204.
Status: in_force

Article III. The Compact Commission.

(a) The compacting states hereby create the “Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision”. The Interstate Commission shall be a body corporate and joint agency of the compacting states. The Interstate Commission shall have all the responsibilities, powers, and duties set forth herein, including the power to sue and be sued, and such additional powers as may be conferred upon it by subsequent action of the respective legislatures of the compacting states in accordance with the terms of this Compact.

(b) The Interstate Commission shall consist of commissioners selected and appointed by resident members of a State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision for each state. In addition to the commissioners who are the voting representatives of each state, the Interstate Commission shall include individuals who are not commissioners but who are members of interested organizations; such noncommissioner members must include a member of the national organizations of governors, legislators, state chief justices, attorneys general, and crime victims. All noncommissioner members of the Interstate Commission shall be ex officio (nonvoting) members. The Interstate Commission may provide in its bylaws for such additional, ex officio, nonvoting members as it deems necessary.

(c) Each compacting state represented at any meeting of the Interstate Commission is entitled to one vote. A majority of the compacting states shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, unless a larger quorum is required by the bylaws of the Interstate Commission. The Interstate Commission shall meet at least once each calendar year. The chairperson may call additional meetings and, upon the request of 27 or more compacting states, shall call additional meetings. Public notice shall be given of all meetings and meetings shall be open to the public.

(d) The Interstate Commission shall establish an Executive Committee which shall include Commission officers, members, and others as shall be determined by the bylaws. The Executive Committee shall have the power to act on behalf of the Interstate Commission during periods when the Interstate Commission is not in session, with the exception of rulemaking and/or amendment to the Compact.

(e) The Executive Committee shall:

(1) Oversee the day-to-day activities managed by the Executive Director and Interstate Commission staff;

(2) Administer enforcement and compliance with the provisions of the Compact and its bylaws, as directed by the Interstate Commission; and

(3) Perform other duties as directed by the Commission or set forth in the bylaws.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-208 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-208
§6–208.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to this section, the Department has the powers necessary or desirable to implement the Program.

(b) (1) The Department may determine the terms and conditions for financial assistance awarded under § 6–206(c) of this subtitle.

(2) Financial assistance may be secured by a mortgage, lien, or security interest that is superior to or subordinate to other mortgages, liens, or security interests.

(3) The Department may establish time limits for the use of financial assistance.

(c) (1) The Department may enforce the terms and conditions of the financial assistance given under this subtitle.

(2) Notwithstanding any other law, if a loan or grant is secured by a first or subordinate mortgage or other lien, the Department may:

(i) begin an action to protect or enforce any right given by law, a contract, or other agreement;

(ii) foreclose on property;

(iii) purchase property at any foreclosure or other sale, or acquire or take possession of the property through conveyance in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise, and convey property after acquiring it;

(iv) settle or compromise any debt or obligation owed to the Department;

(v) pay the principal of and interest on any obligation incurred in connection with the property, and dispose of or otherwise deal with the property to protect the interests of the Program; or

(vi) release or sell any mortgage, obligation, or property that the Department holds at public or private sale, with or without public bidding.

(d) (1) The Department may contract with any person, including a private property manager, mortgage servicer, architect, engineer, or other property consultant, or with any governmental unit, for property or services necessary to operate the Program or to implement community legacy projects.

(2) The Department may make agreements with other governmental units to establish partnerships to carry out the Program.

(3) The Department may contract for and accept any grant, contribution, or loan of money, property, or other aid from the federal government and may do all things consistent with this subtitle to qualify for the aid or participate in or administer a federal program.

(e) In connection with loans that it makes, the Department may:

(1) require and obtain appraisals, credit information, and other pertinent information; and

(2) charge interest.

(f) When it is consistent with the best interests of the State to do so, the Department may consent to the modification of any provision of any loan or other financial assistance.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 6-305 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-305
§6–305.
Status: in_force

A license holder or an employee of the license holder may accept as proof of an individual’s age:

(1) if the individual is a resident of the State, the individual’s driver’s license or identification card as provided for in the Maryland Vehicle Law;

(2) a United States military identification card; or

(3) the individual’s electronic credential issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration under Title 16, Subtitle 10 of the Transportation Article.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 6-202 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-202
§6–202.
Status: in_force

(a) An appointing authority shall take any personnel action governed by Division I of this article consistent with the provisions of Division I and the regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures adopted under it.

(b) An appointing authority shall cooperate with the Secretary to ensure that Division I of this article is properly enforced.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-901 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 9 / Section 6-901
§6–901.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “catalytic revitalization project” means the substantial rehabilitation of a property in the State:

(1) that was formerly owned by the State or the federal government;

(2) the rehabilitation of which will foster economic, housing, and community development within the community in which the property is located; and

(3) that is out of service and was formerly used as a college or university, K–12 school, hospital, mental health facility, or military facility or installation.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 6-203 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-203
§6–203.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this article, the governing body of a municipal corporation may impose municipal corporation property tax on those classes of property that it selects to be subject to municipal corporation property tax.

(b) The municipal corporation property tax is imposed only on assessments made under Title 8 of this article.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 6-217 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-217
§6–217.
Status: in_force

The Secretary may petition the court to grant a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate any provision of this subtitle or any rule or regulation adopted under it, notwithstanding the existence of any other remedy at law. The injunction shall be issued without bond.
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 6-601 — MD Code / Article gbr / Title 6 / Subtitle 6 / Section 6-601
§6–601.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not act as an associate solicitor, professional solicitor, or fund-raising counsel unless the person has applied to register appropriately with the Secretary of State.

(b) An associate solicitor may not solicit money from the public for a professional solicitor unless the professional solicitor has applied to register with the Secretary of State and can show evidence of the application.
Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 6-228 — MD Code / Article gcp / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-228
§6–228.
Status: in_force

Approver may not be admitted in a case.
Md. Code, Environment § 6-1605 — MD Code / Article gen / Title 6 / Subtitle 16 / Section 6-1605
§6–1605.
Status: in_force

A person who violates this subtitle is subject to:

(1) For a first violation, a civil penalty not exceeding $500; and

(2) For a second or subsequent violation, a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000.
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 6-312 — MD Code / Article gho / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-312
§6–312.
Status: in_force

If a license or registration has been suspended or revoked under § 6–308 of this subtitle, the Board may reinstate that license or registration only in accordance with:

(1) The terms and conditions of the order of suspension or order of revocation; or

(2) An order of reinstatement issued by the Board.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-321 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-321
§6–321.
Status: in_force

(a) The board:

(1) By resolution may authorize an amendment to the bylaws or articles of incorporation to be voted on by mail ballot; and

(2) Shall establish a sequence of dates by which the voting procedures are initiated and completed.

(b) The secretary of the credit union shall mail to each member in good standing:

(1) A printed ballot;

(2) A copy of any old bylaw or article of incorporation affected by the proposed amendment; and

(3) A copy of the proposed bylaw or article of incorporation.

(c) (1) The amendment is adopted only if approved by two-thirds of the mail ballots timely received from the members in good standing and voting.

(2) The credit union shall report the results of the mail ballot to the credit union members.
Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 6-313 — MD Code / Article gbo / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-313
§6–313.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a county or local government may employ an individual as an electrical inspector only if the individual:

(i) holds a State license or local license, as applicable;

(ii) previously held, within the last 5 years, a State license or local license, as applicable, that was not suspended or revoked; or

(iii) is certified by:

1. the International Code Council as a combination inspector or as an electrical inspector for residential or commercial buildings;

2. the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners; or

3. a certifying entity that is comparable to the entity listed in item 1 or 2 of this item.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to a county or local government that uses code inspectors or combination building code inspectors to conduct trade–specific inspections on residential or commercial buildings to determine compliance with adopted electrical codes or related building codes.

(b) An individual may not have any financial interest in any electrical business while employed by the State, a county, or a local government as an electrical inspector.

(c) (1) On appointment or employment as an electrical inspector, the individual:

(i) shall place the State license of the individual on uninsured status; and

(ii) except for the renewal fee, shall meet the uninsured status requirements of § 6–311 of this subtitle.

(2) The State Board may issue an electrical inspector identification card to an electrical inspector who has placed the State license on uninsured status.

(3) The State Board may not charge a fee to issue the identification card.

(d) The State Board may change the status of an electrical inspector to individual uninsured status, if the electrical inspector:

(1) meets the uninsured status requirements of § 6–311 of this subtitle; and

(2) pays an uninsured status fee set by the State Board.

(e) On termination of the appointment or employment of an individual as an electrical inspector, the State Board shall reactivate the State license of the individual who is on uninsured status, without examination, if the individual meets the reactivation requirements for a State license under § 6–311(f) of this subtitle, including payment of the reactivation fee.
Md. Code, Education § 6-1007 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 10 / Section 6-1007
§6–1007.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In addition to the other requirements of this subtitle, movement up the career ladder shall depend on:

(i) The teacher’s performance;

(ii) The teacher’s experience; and

(iii) The availability of positions.

(2) A teacher may not be promoted to the next level or tier on the career ladder unless:

(i) The most recent evaluation of the teacher’s instruction by the principal or other individual, as determined by the county board, is effective;

(ii) The teacher and the principal, supervisor, or any other individual, as determined by the county board, agree that the teacher is ready to take on the additional responsibilities required by the position at the next level; and

(iii) There is an open position at the next level.

(3) Promotion up the career ladder is not guaranteed.

(b) In choosing a candidate for an open position in the career ladder, consideration shall be given to the candidate’s experience in schools that represent the demographic and economic diversity of the school system.

(c) As a teacher moves up the career ladder and receives effective evaluations, the teacher shall be given increased authority, responsibility, and autonomy for making school–level decisions.

(d) Movement from one level or tier to a higher level or tier shall result in a salary increase consistent with § 6–1009 of this subtitle.

(e) A teacher may move from one track of the career ladder to a different track with the approval of the principal of the school in which they teach.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 6-307 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-307
§6–307.
Status: in_force

(a) If an acquiring entity and the selling utility agree to use the process outlined in § 6–304 of this subtitle, the acquiring entity shall include in its application for Commission approval of the acquisition:

(1) copies of the two appraisals performed by the utility valuation experts under § 6–304 of this subtitle;

(2) the purchase price of the selling utility as agreed to by the acquiring entity and the selling utility;

(3) the rate making rate base of the selling utility determined in accordance with this subtitle;

(4) the transaction and closing costs incurred by the acquiring entity that will be included in its rate base; and

(5) a tariff containing a schedule of rates, service charges, and any additional fees to be incurred by the customers of the selling utility at or immediately after the closing date of acquisition.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commission shall issue a final order on an application submitted under this subtitle within 180 days after the filing date of a complete application under subsection (a) of this section.

(2) The Commission may extend a proceeding under this subtitle for an additional 30 days if the Commission finds that the proceedings cannot be completed within the initial suspension period.

(3) After the expiration of 180 days under paragraph (1) of this subsection and any extension under paragraph (2) of this subsection, if the Commission has not entered a final order, the application shall be deemed approved.

(c) If the Commission issues an order approving the application for acquisition, the order shall include:

(1) the rate making rate base of the selling utility, as determined under this subtitle; and

(2) any conditions of approval that the Commission requires.

(d) The tariff submitted under subsection (a)(5) of this section shall remain in effect until new rates are approved for the acquiring entity in a base rate case proceeding.

(e) An appraisal conducted under this subtitle is presumed to be valid unless substantial evidence demonstrates a failure to adhere to the requirements of § 6–304 or § 6–305 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Tax - Property § 6-204 — MD Code / Article gtp / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-204
§6–204.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this article, property tax is imposed for the taxable year.
Md. Code, Agriculture § 6-222 — MD Code / Article gag / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-222
§6–222.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, on or after April 1, 2011, a person may not sell or distribute for use or sale any fertilizer intended for use on established lawns or grass unless it is low phosphorous fertilizer.

(2) This subsection does not apply to organic or natural organic fertilizer that is sold to a professional fertilizer applicator.

(b) (1) On or before April 1, 2011, a manufacturer of lawn fertilizer whose products are sold in the State shall reduce by 50% from 2006 levels the amount of available phosphate (P2O5) resulting from the application of its lawn care products within the State.

(2) The amount of available phosphate (P2O5) resulting from the application within the State of lawn care products sold or distributed by a manufacturer may not exceed an average of 1.5% available phosphate (P2O5) if, prior to April 1, 2010, the manufacturer did not sell or distribute fertilizer in the State intended for use on established lawns or grass.

(3) Beginning in 2011, a manufacturer of fertilizer whose products are sold in the State shall report the pounds of phosphorus in its lawn care products sold at retail locations in the State to the Department at the end of each calendar year.

(c) The Department may adopt regulations to implement this section.
Md. Code, Financial Institutions § 6-312 — MD Code / Article gfi / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-312
§6–312.
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, a credit union may:

(1) Receive the shares and deposits of its members;

(2) Lend money to its members;

(3) Invest funds as provided in this title; and

(4) Undertake other activities that:

(i) Are consistent with this title;

(ii) Relate to its purposes; and

(iii) Are authorized by its bylaws.
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-208 — MD Code / Article gcr / Title 6 / Subtitle 2 / Section 6-208
§6–208.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) (i) “Enclosure” means a building, structure, aircraft, watercraft, or vehicle, and each:

1. separately secured or occupied portion of it; and

2. structure appurtenant or connected to it.

(ii) “Enclosure” includes a trailer and a sleeping car.

(3) “Research” means a studious and serious inquiry, examination, investigation, or experimentation designed to discover or accumulate data, theories, technologies, or applications for a governmental, scientific, educational, or proprietary purpose.

(4) “Research facility” means an enclosure or separately secured yard, pad, pond, laboratory, pasture, or pen used to conduct research, house research subjects, or store supplies, records, data, prototypes, or equipment necessary to or derived from research.

(5) (i) “Research property” means property, regardless of value, related to research in a research facility.

(ii) “Research property” includes a sample, specimen, research subject, record, data, test result, or proprietary information.

(b) A person may not break and enter a research facility without the permission of the research facility with the intent to:

(1) obtain unauthorized control over research property;

(2) alter or eradicate research property;

(3) damage or deface research property;

(4) move research property in a manner intended to cause harm to it;

(5) destroy or remove research property; or

(6) engage in conduct that results in the removal of research property.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-1102 — MD Code / Article ghs / Title 6 / Subtitle 11 / Section 6-1102
§6–1102.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Business Facade Improvement Program in the Department.

(b) The purpose of the Program is to assist qualified businesses with improving the outside appearance of the businesses’ buildings and facilities.

(c) (1) The Department shall distribute funds from the Program to:

(i) political subdivisions that:

1. have at least one sustainable community; and

2. apply for the funds; and

(ii) community development organizations that:

1. serve at least one sustainable community; and

2. apply for the funds.

(2) The Department shall develop:

(i) an application process for applicants seeking to participate in the Program; and

(ii) criteria for:

1. rating political subdivisions and community development organizations that apply for funds; and

2. awarding funds to political subdivisions and community development organizations.

(d) (1) Each applicant that receives funds under subsection (c) of this section shall distribute grants to qualified businesses that apply for a grant.

(2) Each political subdivision and community development organization shall develop:

(i) a grant application process for qualified businesses seeking to participate in the Program; and

(ii) criteria for:

1. rating qualified businesses that apply for grants; and

2. awarding grants to qualified businesses.

(e) For fiscal year 2025 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill or the capital budget bill an appropriation of $5,000,000 to the Program.
Md. Code, Transportation § 6-309 — MD Code / Article gtr / Title 6 / Subtitle 3 / Section 6-309
§6–309.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, this section controls as to Anne Arundel County.

(b) (1) The Administration may not acquire any interest in land or improvements on land in Anne Arundel County without the prior approval of the county, given after a public hearing.

(2) This subsection does not affect the right of the Administration to acquire an option for later acquisition of the property or improvements once the approval required by this subsection is obtained.

(3) If the Administration makes a written request for approval of the county, the approval required by this subsection is deemed to be given unless the Administration is notified in writing to the contrary within 90 days after it makes the request.

(c) Anne Arundel County retains the right to impose taxes on any land and improvements on land acquired under this title in Anne Arundel County by the Administration or any other person.

(d) The Administration and Anne Arundel County may make any agreements for the Administration to pay to the county a stated sum in place of any of these taxes.

(e) This section shall be strictly construed.
Md. Code, Education § 6-123 — MD Code / Article ged / Title 6 / Subtitle 1 / Section 6-123
§6–123.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Collaborative” means a signed agreement outlining commitments of a partnership among at least one county board, one teacher preparation program, and one exclusive employee representative to improve teacher education to prepare teachers for higher teacher standards and integrate teacher induction, professional development, and advancement to meet the goals of the January 2019 Interim Report of the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education established under Chapters 701 and 702 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2016.

(3) “Exclusive employee representative” means an employee organization designated as the exclusive representative of all public school employees in a county.

(4) “Program” means the Teacher Collaborative Grant Program.

(5) “Public school employee” has the meaning stated in § 6–401 of this title.

(6) “Teacher preparation program” means a program of undergraduate or graduate studies that:

(i) Prepares an individual to teach; and

(ii) Is offered at an institution of higher education in the State that is accredited or approved to operate under this article.

(b) (1) There is a Teacher Collaborative Grant Program.

(2) The purpose of the Program is to:

(i) Provide funds for collaboratives to develop state–of–the–art professional education for prospective and current teachers that reflects international and national best practices; and

(ii) Award grants to multiple collaboratives in various regions of the State that will develop model professional development programs that can be replicated in local school systems throughout the State.

(3) The Department shall administer the Program in consultation with the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

(c) (1) A county board or teacher preparation program may submit an application to the Department to receive a grant to form a teacher collaborative that is in furtherance of the purpose of the Program.

(2) To be eligible for a grant, an application shall identify a signed partnership agreement among at least one county board, one teacher preparation program, and one exclusive employee representative to form a teacher collaborative to design and implement at least two of the following:

(i) A 21st–century practicum for teacher candidates to gain teaching experience in the classroom;

(ii) A professional development program for existing teachers; and

(iii) A peer assistance and review program to support:

1. Induction and mentoring programs for new teachers and struggling teachers; and

2. Effective teacher evaluation systems.

(3) A practicum design developed under the Program shall require:

(i) Prospective teachers to complete a full school year of practical teaching experience before completing a teacher preparation program that:

1. Shall be completed within the existing degree requirements to graduate from the teacher preparation program, if possible; and

2. May be completed at any time during the teacher preparation program as determined by the collaborative;

(ii) A county board and teacher preparation program jointly to identify a placement for a teacher candidate and compensate a mentor teacher to supervise and coach the teacher candidate;

(iii) Public schools offering the practicum to:

1. Be organized in a career ladder system; and

2. Consist of diverse student bodies that reflect the diversity of public schools in the State or the geographic area where the school is located;

(iv) Members of the public school faculty who are professor master teachers on the career ladder to hold appointments to teach as clinical or adjunct faculty at the teacher preparation program;

(v) Members of the public school faculty who are lead teachers or master teachers on the career ladder to be responsible for designing the public school’s induction and mentoring program for new teachers and struggling teachers; and

(vi) Members of the public school faculty and the teacher preparation program faculty to be fully trained to understand and implement international and national best practices for teacher preparation and professional development.

(4) A professional development program developed under the Program shall provide training and education in one or more of the following:

(i) Culturally responsive pedagogy, content knowledge, and best practices in teaching diverse students and communicating with diverse student families, including individuals of all races, religions, sexual orientations, and gender identities;

(ii) Evaluation and effective use of research, data, and high–quality instructional materials, including digital resources and technology, to improve student performance;

(iii) Effective management of student behavior, including training in the use of restorative practices and trauma–informed approaches to meet student needs;

(iv) Conducting assessments of typical learning challenges for a student and methods to help the student overcome those challenges, including effective tools and strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities and implement individualized education programs and 504 plans; and

(v) Recognition of student mental health disorders.

(5) (i) A peer assistance and review program developed under the Program shall use:

1. Lead teachers or master teachers on the career ladder to mentor new teachers and support existing teachers who are struggling or low performing; and

2. An effective teacher evaluation system to provide rigorous, reliable, and relevant feedback for educators.

(ii) A teacher evaluation system developed under this paragraph shall:

1. Define the knowledge and skills expected of a teacher;

2. Utilize documented performance measures to provide personalized feedback that is aligned with the teacher’s strengths, needs, and professional learning context; and

3. Use a peer observation–based process to evaluate a teacher that:

A. Can be linked to student learning outcomes;

B. Requires the competency of the evaluator to be assessed;

C. Requires stakeholders, teachers and teacher candidates, and evaluators to be fully trained to understand the evaluation process; and

D. Includes postobservation conferences between the teacher and evaluator to encourage reflection of the teacher’s teaching practice.

(6) An application shall include:

(i) A description of at least two of the proposed:

1. Practicum design for teacher candidates;

2. Professional development program for existing teachers; or

3. Peer assistance and review program;

(ii) Evidence that the teacher preparation program in the collaborative submitted a grant application to a national program, if applicable, to increase the quality and diversity of the teacher candidate population; and

(iii) Any other information required by the Department.

(d) (1) The Department shall establish processes and procedures for accepting and evaluating applications.

(2) Grants shall be awarded on a competitive basis.

(3) The Department shall make awards in a timely fashion.

(4) The Department shall ensure to the extent practicable geographic diversity among the grantees.

(5) A grant made under this section may be renewed by the Department after a 3–year period unless performance criteria indicate that the teacher collaborative has not made sufficient progress in implementing the programs specified in the application.

(e) (1) The Department shall conduct an evaluation at least once during each grant period of the practicum designs, professional development programs, and peer assistance and review programs in the Program to determine whether to recommend that one or multiple programs should be replicated throughout the State.

(2) The Department shall establish criteria for the evaluation, including the type and format of data to be collected by a teacher collaborative.

(f) (1) For each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024, the State shall distribute at least $2,500,000 to the Department for the Teacher Collaborative Grant Program.

(2) The Department may retain up to 3% of the appropriation required under this subsection to hire staff necessary to administer the Program.

(g) On or before December 1, 2019, and annually through December 1, 2024, the Department shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly on:

(1) The number of grant applications received under the Program;

(2) The number of grants awarded under the Program; and

(3) The current status of each grantee and the grantee’s activities funded under the Program.
Md. Code, Human Services § 6-504 — MD Code / Article ghu / Title 6 / Subtitle 5 / Section 6-504
§6–504.
Status: in_force

To carry out the system of community services required under this part, the Department or its designee shall:

(1) adopt regulations, including standards and means for reimbursement from elderly individuals financially able to pay for all or part of the services provided;

(2) monitor continuously the effectiveness of the system and perform evaluative research through the Department of Aging;

(3) contract, where feasible and desirable, with governmental units, private nonprofit organizations, and volunteer groups to provide community services and group nutritional dining services;

(4) provide funds to train individuals to perform community services and for administrative costs of the system; and

(5) use, to the extent available, grants from federal, State, and other public or private sources to fund the system.
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 6-411 — MD Code / Article gcj / Title 6 / Subtitle 4 / Section 6-411
§6–411.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual arrested for failure to appear in court to show cause why the individual should not be found in contempt for failure to answer interrogatories or to appear for an examination in aid of enforcement of a money judgment shall be taken immediately:

(1) If the court is in session, before the court that issued the order that resulted in the arrest; or

(2) If the court is not in session, before a judicial officer of the District Court for a determination of appropriate conditions of release to ensure the individual’s appearance at the next session of the court that issued the order that resulted in the arrest.

(b) If a judicial officer determines that the individual should be released on other than personal recognizance without any additional conditions, the judicial officer shall impose on the individual the least onerous condition or combination of conditions that will reasonably ensure the appearance of the individual as required.