Maryland § 10-209
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-209, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-209.
(a) In this section, “Fund” means the State Wildlife Management and Protection Fund.
(b) There is a State Wildlife Management and Protection Fund in the Department.
(c) The purpose of the Fund is to finance the scientific investigation, protection, propagation, and management of wildlife.
(d) The Department shall administer the Fund.
(e) (1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(2) The Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.
(f) The Fund consists of:
(1) Any money received for a license, stamp, application, or permit fee under this title, unless otherwise provided;
(2) Any investment earnings of the Fund; and
(3) Fines and restitution paid for violations relating to wildlife trafficking under Subtitle 2B of this title.
(g) The Fund may be used only for:
(1) The scientific investigation, protection, propagation, and management of wildlife; and
(2) Administrative costs calculated in accordance with § 1–103(b)(2) of this article.
(h) (1) The Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.
(2) Any investment earnings of the Fund may not be transferred or revert to the General Fund of the State, but shall remain in the Fund.
(i) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 10-209
What does Maryland Code § 10-209 cover?
Section 10-209 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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