968

LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 11

REVISOR'S NOTE: Subsections (a) and (b) of this section are
new language derived without substantive change from
the first sentence of former Art. 19, § 17 and the
first clause of § 18.

Subsection (c) of this section is new language added
to reflect § 7-216(c) of this subtitle, which provides
for advances of money.

In subsection (b)(3)(ii) and (4)(ii) of this section,
the specific references to an "officer" are added to
conform to § 7-216 of this subtitle.

As to the additions of the specific reference to the
"Chief Deputy Comptroller" and a "deputy comptroller",
see revisor's note to § 7-216 of this subtitle.

As to the use of the word "unit", see the General
Revisor's Note to this article.

Defined term: "Warrant" § 7-201

7-220. APPROPRIATION TO BE CHARGED.

A WARRANT SHALL CHARGE AN APPLICABLE APPROPRIATION TO THE
OFFICER OR UNIT THAT:

(1)  HAS SUBMITTED A BILL FOR PAYMENT; OR

(2)  IS TO RECEIVE AN ADVANCE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section    is new language derived

without substantive change    from the references, in

former Art. 41, § 197,     to the appropriation to be
charged.

Defined term: "Warrant" § 7-201

7-221. ISSUANCE OF WARRANTS TO INSTITUTIONS AND CORPORATIONS.

(A)  AFFIDAVIT REQUIRED.

THE COMPTROLLER, THE CHIEF DEPUTY COMPTROLLER, OR A DEPUTY
COMPTROLLER MAY NOT ISSUE A WARRANT FOR DISBURSEMENT OF AN
APPROPRIATION TO AN INSTITUTION OR CORPORATION UNLESS THE
COMPTROLLER HAS ON FILE AN AFFIDAVIT THAT COMPLIES WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION.

(B)  CONTENTS OF AFFIDAVIT.

AN AFFIDAVIT UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL STATE THAT THE AFFIANT
PERSONALLY KNOWS THAT NO MONEY HAS BEEN PAID OR PROMISED TO ANY
LEGISLATIVE AGENT, LAWYER, OR LOBBYIST FOR ANY SERVICE TO OBTAIN
THE APPROPRIATION.