Ch. 5

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

Subsection (c) of this section is new language added to clarify the
composition of the 9-1-1 Trust Fund.

In subsection (b)(1) of this section, the reference to reimbursing counties
for "the cost of enhancing a 9-1-1 system" is substituted for the former
reference to reimbursing counties for "enhancements to a 911 system" for
accuracy and consistency within this subtitle.

In subsection (f) of this section, the word "direct" is substituted for the
former word "cause" for clarity and consistency with § 1-309(b)(3) of this
subtitle.

Defined terms: "Additional charge" § 1-301
"County" § 1-101
"9-1-1 fee" § 1-301
"9-1-1 system" § 1-301
"9-1-1 Trust Fund" § 1-301
"Secretary" § 1-301

1-309. APPROPRIATIONS AND DISBURSEMENTS FROM 9-1-1 TRUST FUND.

(A)     ANNUAL APPROPRIATION.

ON RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD, EACH YEAR THE SECRETARY SHALL
REQUEST AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE 9-1-1 TRUST FUND IN AN AMOUNT
SUFFICIENT TO:

(1)      CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THIS SUBTITLE;

(2)      PAY THE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS CHARGEABLE TO THE 9-1-1 TRUST
FUND; AND

(3)      REIMBURSE COUNTIES FOR THE COST OF ENHANCING A 9-1-1
SYSTEM.

(B)     DISBURSEMENTS — IN GENERAL.

(1)      SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATIONS UNDER SUBSECTION (E) OF THIS
SECTION, THE COMPTROLLER SHALL DISBURSE THE MONEY IN THE 9-1-1 TRUST
FUND AS PROVIDED IN THIS SUBSECTION.

(2)      EACH JULY 1, THE COMPTROLLER SHALL ALLOCATE SUFFICIENT
MONEY FROM THE 9-1-1 FEE TO PAY THE COSTS OF ADMINISTERING THE 9-1-1
TRUST FUND.

(3)      AS DIRECTED BY THE SECRETARY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
STATE BUDGET, THE COMPTROLLER, FROM THE APPROPRIATE ACCOUNT, SHALL:

(I)      REIMBURSE COUNTIES FOR THE COST OF ENHANCING A 9-1-1
SYSTEM; AND

(II)     PAY CONTRACTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH § 1-306(B)(11) OF
THIS SUBTITLE.

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