Maryland § 13-2207
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-2207, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-2207.
(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Children’s Trust Fund.
(b) There is a Children’s Trust Fund.
(c) The purpose of the Fund is to provide funding for the Child Abuse Medical Providers (Maryland CHAMP) Initiative.
(d) The Department shall administer the Fund.
(e) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(f) The Fund consists of:
(1) Fees distributed to the Fund from the issuance of commemorative birth certificates under § 4-217(a)(3) of this article;
(2) Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund; and
(3) Any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.
(g) The Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.
(h) The Treasurer shall invest and reinvest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.
(i) (1) The Comptroller shall pay out money from the Fund as directed by the Secretary.
(2) No part of the Fund may revert or be credited to:
(i) The General Fund of the State; or
(ii) Any other special fund of the State.
(j) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-2207
What does Maryland Code § 13-2207 cover?
Section 13-2207 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 § 13-2207?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 13-2207" (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 § 13-2207 apply to my situation?
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