Maryland § 12-123
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 12-123, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-123.
(a) (1) There is a Center for Cybersecurity at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC).
(2) The Center for Cybersecurity is housed within the College of Engineering and Information Technology at UMBC.
(b) The Center for Cybersecurity provides interdisciplinary academic and research leadership, partnership, innovation, and outreach by streamlining academic, research, workforce development, and technology incubation activities related to cybersecurity.
(c) The Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $3,000,000 for the Center for Cybersecurity.
(d) On or before October 1 each year, the Center for Cybersecurity shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the use of State funds in the field of cybersecurity to increase:
(1) The number of new companies that are created;
(2) The number of UMBC graduates who are employed in Maryland–based businesses;
(3) Participation in workforce training programs; and
(4) External research activities and partnerships.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 12-123
What does Maryland Code § 12-123 cover?
Section 12-123 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 12-123?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 12-123" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 12-123 apply to my situation?
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