Maryland § 4-905
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-905, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-905.
(a) The Executive Director shall:
(1) in accordance with subsection (b) of this section and in consultation with the Council, establish procedures for the distribution of money from the Fund; and
(2) forward all applications to the Council for review and comment at least 30 days before decisions regarding the distribution of funding awards.
(b) (1) Funding awards shall be made to local governments and nonprofit organizations for a minimum duration of 3 consecutive fiscal years.
(2) Preference shall be given to local governments or nonprofit organizations:
(i) that serve an area disproportionately affected by violence, as determined by the Council;
(ii) whose grant proposals demonstrate the greatest likelihood of reducing gun violence in their communities; and
(iii) that serve a population identified as having the highest risk of perpetrating or being victimized by violence in the near future.
(c) Funding awards shall be commensurate with:
(1) the levels of gun violence in the jurisdiction served by the local government or nonprofit organization; and
(2) the strength of the local government or nonprofit organization’s application.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 4-905
What does Maryland Code § 4-905 cover?
Section 4-905 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 § 4-905?
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