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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 21

(2) THE DIRECTOR MAY PROVIDE MONEY FOR A PUBLIC
OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION TO CARRY OUT PILOT OR
DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived
without substantive change from former Article
43, § 1J(k) and the first clause of former
Article 59, § 8(j).

In paragraph (2) of this subsection, the defined
term "treatment" is added for consistency to
other references in this title, which include
"care" or "treatment".

Also in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the
former reference to "appropriated funds in
addition to the regularly funded local mental
health programs" is deleted as unnecessary since
the broad grant of authority under this paragraph
would not be limited otherwise by the
appropriations to local programs.

Also in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the
former phrase "with the approval of the Secretary
of Health and Mental Hygiene" is deleted in light
of the broad authority of the Secretary under §
10-203 of this subtitle.

The second clause of former Article 59, § 8(j),
which permitted the research to "encompass all
phases of departmental jurisdictions" is deleted
as unnecessary.

Defined terms: "Director" § 10-101
"Mental disorder" § 10-101
"Treatment" § 10-101

(H) GRANTS, GIFTS, TRUSTS, AND SIMILAR FUNDS.

THE DIRECTOR SHALL ADMINISTER GRANTS, GIFTS, TRUSTS,
AND SIMILAR FUNDS THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR USE BY THE
ADMINISTRATION.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived
without substantive change from former Article
59, § 8(i).

The Commission to Revise the Annotated Code
notes, for consideration by the General Assembly,
that the scope of the grant of authority under
this subsection is unclear. The Attorney General
has opined that acceptance and use of federal
grant money is not subject to the approval of the
Governor under Article 15A, §§ 5 and 6 of the