Maryland § 9-404

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-404, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 9-404.

    (a)    (1)    A State grant may be used only to plan, design, construct, convert, acquire, renovate, and equip a juvenile facility, including related reports, plans, specifications, site improvements, surveys, and programs.

        (2)    Any available federal or other grant shall be applied first to the cost of planning, design, construction, conversion, acquisition, renovation, or equipping of a juvenile facility.

        (3)    A State grant may not exceed 50% of the cost of eligible work remaining unpaid after all federal and other grants have been applied.

    (b)    (1)    A State grant may not be used:

            (i)    to further sectarian religious instruction;

            (ii)    in connection with the design, acquisition, or construction of a building used or to be used as a place of sectarian religious worship or instruction; or

            (iii)    in connection with a program or department of divinity for a religious denomination.

        (2)    On request of the Board of Public Works, an applicant shall submit evidence satisfactory to the Board that a grant is not being used and has not been used for a purpose prohibited under this section.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-404

What does Maryland Code § 9-404 cover?

Section 9-404 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 § 9-404?

A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 9-404" (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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