Maryland § 53
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 53, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53.
(a) There is a Transportation Trust Fund.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, the funds in the Transportation Trust Fund may be used only:
(1) For the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on transportation bonds as they become due and payable; and
(2) After meeting debt service requirements for transportation bonds, for any lawful purpose related to the construction and maintenance of an adequate highway system in the State or any other purpose related to transportation.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, funds in the Transportation Trust Fund may not be transferred to the General Fund or a special fund of the State.
(d) This section does not apply to:
(1) An allocation or use of highway user revenues for the counties, municipalities, or Baltimore City that is authorized under Title 8, Subtitle 4 of the Transportation Article; or
(2) A transfer of funds in the Transportation Trust Fund to the Maryland Transportation Authority or the Maryland Transportation Authority Fund.
(e) Funds in the Transportation Trust Fund may be used for a purpose not related to transportation or transferred to the General Fund or a special fund of the State if:
(1) The Governor, by executive order, declares a fiscal emergency exists; and
(2) The General Assembly, by legislation passed on a yea and nay vote supported by three–fifths of all the members elected to each of the two Houses of the General Assembly, concurs with the use or transfer of the funds.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 53
What does Maryland Code § 53 cover?
Section 53 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 § 53?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 53" (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 § 53 apply to my situation?
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