Ch. 2

2007 Laws of Maryland

(e) (1) The Corporation may receive annual funding through an
appropriation in the State budget.

(2) The Corporation may also receive funds for projects included in the

budgets of State units.

(3) All unexpended and unencumbered funds appropriated to the
Corporation shall remain with the Corporation for future uses.

(4) The Corporation shall conduct its financial affairs in such a
manner that, by the year [2020] 2022, it shall be self-sufficient and in no further
need of general operating support by the State.

(5) (i) In order to assist the Corporation in meeting the
requirement specified in paragraph (4) of this subsection, the Governor shall include
each year in the budget bill an appropriation to the Corporation for rural business

development and assistance as follows:

1. For fiscal [year] YEARS 2008 THROUGH 2011,

$3,000,000:

2. For fiscal year [2000] 2012, $3,500,000; and

3. For each of fiscal years [2010] 2013 through [2020]
2022, $4,000,000.

(ii) In addition to any funds provided under subparagraph (i) of
this paragraph, the Governor may include each year in the budget bill an
appropriation to the Corporation in an amount up to $5,000,000 for rural land
acquisition and easement programs, including programs to assist young and beginning

farmers.

Article - Agriculture

8-405.

(a) The General Assembly finds that, from fiscal year 1991 through fiscal
year 1998, inadequate resources have been provided for the soil conservation districts

to employ adequate field personnel to assist farmers in the preparation of soil

conservation and water quality plans.

(b) It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide sufficient technical
assistance and resources through the soil conservation districts to assist farmers in
pursuit of soil conservation and water quality plans and other activities authorized
under this title.

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