Maryland § 3-217
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-217, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-217.
(a) Any funds in the Transportation Trust Fund transferred or diverted from that Fund to the General Fund or a special fund shall be repaid within 5 years after the transfer or diversion as follows:
(1) At least 10 percent of a transfer or diversion in a fiscal year shall be repaid in the first fiscal year after the transfer or diversion;
(2) A cumulative total of at least 30 percent of a transfer or diversion in a fiscal year shall be repaid within 2 fiscal years after the transfer or diversion;
(3) A cumulative total of at least 55 percent of a transfer or diversion in a fiscal year shall be repaid within 3 fiscal years after the transfer or diversion;
(4) A cumulative total of at least 80 percent of a transfer or diversion in a fiscal year shall be repaid within 4 fiscal years after the transfer or diversion; and
(5) A cumulative total of 100 percent of a transfer or diversion in a fiscal year shall be repaid within 5 fiscal years after the transfer or diversion.
(b) This section does not apply to a distribution of highway user revenues to counties, municipalities, and Baltimore City under § 8–403 of this article.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-217
What does Maryland Code § 3-217 cover?
Section 3-217 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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