Maryland § 5-803

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-803, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5-803.

    (a)    (1)    The Secretary of State Police may pay a person the sum of money that the Secretary considers appropriate for information about a violation of this title.

        (2)    The money shall:

            (i)    be paid without reference to any reward to which the person may otherwise be entitled by law; and

            (ii)    be from funds appropriated for the Department of State Police, Intelligence Division.

    (b)    Money that is expended from appropriations of the Department of State Police, Intelligence Division, for purchase of controlled dangerous substances and that is subsequently recovered shall be reimbursed to the current appropriation for that Department.

    (c)    The Secretary of State Police may advance money to enforce this section.

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What does Maryland Code § 5-803 cover?

Section 5-803 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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