Ch. 5

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

"Maryland Air National Guard" for brevity.

In subsection (c) of this section, the phrase "individuals described under §
13-202 of this subtitle" is substituted for the former phrase "those liable to
serve" for clarity.

Defined terms: "Maryland Defense Force" § 13-101
"National Guard" § 13-101

13-204. APPROPRIATIONS; EXPENDITURES.

(A)     GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS.

THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MILITIA SHALL BE EXCLUSIVELY
APPLIED TO THE NECESSARY AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE OFFICE OF THE
ADJUTANT GENERAL AND TO THE EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND GENERAL
EFFICIENCY OF THE ORGANIZED MILITIA.

(B)     APPROVAL OF EXPENSES BY ADJUTANT GENERAL.

(1)      EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS TITLE, UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY THE
ADJUTANT GENERAL, A PERSON MAY NOT MAKE A PURCHASE, INCUR A DEBT OR
EXPENSE, OR EXPEND MONEY FOR THE MILITIA.

(2)      (I) THE ADJUTANT GENERAL SHALL ADOPT RULES FOR THE
RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF ALL MONEY THAT COMES UNDER THE CONTROL OF
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL.

(II) THE ADJUTANT GENERAL MAY REQUIRE BOND FROM PERSONS
INVOLVED IN THE RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF MONEY THAT THE ADJUTANT
GENERAL DESIGNATES.

(C)     EXCEPTION FOR STATE ACTIVE DUTY.

(1)      THE COMMANDING OFFICER OF AN ORGANIZATION OR
DETACHMENT OF THE ORGANIZED MILITIA THAT IS ON STATE ACTIVE DUTY MAY
PURCHASE NECESSITIES THAT ARE ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED FOR THE IMMEDIATE
USE AND CARE OF THE OFFICER'S COMMAND.

(2)      IF A COMMANDING OFFICER ON STATE ACTIVE DUTY MAKES A
PURCHASE UNDER THIS SUBSECTION, THE COMMANDING OFFICER SHALL:

(I)      TAKE A RECEIPT OF THE PURCHASE IN TRIPLICATE; AND

(II)     PROMPTLY SUBMIT A REPORT OF THE PURCHASE THROUGH
REGULAR CHANNELS TO THE DEPARTMENT'S FINANCE OFFICER.

(3)      THE REPORT SHALL CONTAIN:

(I)      A LIST OF THE ARTICLES PURCHASED;

(II)     THE PRICE OF THE ARTICLES; AND

(III)   THE RECEIPTS.

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