Ch. 507

LAWS OF MARYLAND

(2)  The Treasurer may provide self-insurance for loss
of or damage to State personal property, including fine arts.
However, for any fine art item that the Treasurer determines is
irreplaceable, the indemnity shall be only for repair of damage.

(3)  To the extent that funds are available in the
State budget, the Treasurer may provide self-insurance for any
other loss risk that the Treasurer finds appropriate.

(b)  To the extent that funds are available in the State
budget, the Treasurer:

(1)  shall provide purchased insurance as required by
law; and

(2)  may provide any other purchased insurance that
the Treasurer considers appropriate to the interests of the
State.

(c)  To the extent that funds are available in the State
budget, the Treasurer shall provide sufficient self-insurance,
purchased insurance, or both to cover the liability of the State
and its units and personnel under the Maryland Tort Claims Act.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall
take effect July 1, 1989.

Approved May 19, 1989.

CHAPTER 507

(House Bill 460)

AN ACT concerning

Hunting - Bobcats

FOR the purpose of classifying the bobcat as a forest game
fur-bearing mammal for certain purposes.

BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments,

Article - Natural Resources

Section 10-101(a), 10-205(a), and 10-405(a)

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1983 Replacement Volume and 1988 Supplement)

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,

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