Ch. 5

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

THE FUND CONSISTS OF MONEY APPROPRIATED IN THE STATE BUDGET TO THE
FUND.

(E) PAYMENTS.

(1)      AS AUTHORIZED BY THE SECRETARY, THE TREASURER SHALL MAKE
PAYMENTS OUT OF THE FUND TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.

(2)      A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MAY USE STATE MONEY
PROVIDED UNDER THIS SUBTITLE ONLY TO PURCHASE OR REPLACE PROTECTIVE
BODY ARMOR

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 88B, § 30(b) and (c).

In subsection (b)(1) of this section, the defined term "local law enforcement
agency" is substituted for the former word "unit" for clarity and to use the
defined term.

In subsection (c) of this section, the former reference to administering the
Fund "in accordance with this section and other applicable law" is deleted
as implicit.

In subsection (d) of this section, the phrase "to the Fund" is added for
clarity and consistency with similar provisions throughout this article that
relate to the composition of a fund.

In subsection (e)(1) of this section, the former reference to the "State"
Treasurer is deleted as implicit.

In subsection (e)(2) of this section, the reference to State "money" is
substituted for the former reference to State "funds" to conform to
subsection (d) of this section and for consistency with terminology used
throughout this subtitle and this article.

Defined terms: "Fund" § 4-101

"Local law enforcement agency" § 4-101
"Protective body armor" § 4-101
"Secretary" § 4-101

4-103. APPLICATIONS FOR MONEY FROM FUND.

(A)     PROCEDURES.

THE SECRETARY SHALL ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR LOCAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO APPLY FOR MONEY FROM THE FUND.

(B)   CONTENTS OF APPLICATION.

A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY THAT APPLIES FOR MONEY FROM THE
FUND SHALL PROVIDE THE SECRETARY WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

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