Maryland § 12-312
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 12-312, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-312.
(a) (1) When a code authority becomes authorized to do business and exercise its powers, the political subdivision:
(i) immediately shall estimate the amount of money necessary for the administrative expenses and overhead of the code authority during the first year thereafter; and
(ii) shall appropriate that amount to the code authority out of money in the political subdivision’s treasury not appropriated to some other purpose.
(2) The political subdivision shall pay the money appropriated to the code authority as a donation.
(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the political subdivision shall appropriate to the code authority money needed to comply with any requirement imposed on it by its articles of organization, if enough money for the code authority to comply is not available from State, federal, or other sources.
(2) A political subdivision is not required to provide any money for a code authority to satisfy a judgment, liability, debt, or other financial obligation to a third party.
(c) (1) A political subdivision located wholly or partly in the area of operation of a code authority may lend, donate, or agree to lend or donate money to the code authority.
(2) The code authority, when it has the money available, shall reimburse the political subdivision for all loans made to it by the political subdivision.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 12-312
What does Maryland Code § 12-312 cover?
Section 12-312 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 § 12-312?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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