Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4.5-203
This is the official text of Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4.5-203, part of Maryland’s Code, Business Regulation — governs general business licensing and regulation.
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§4.5–203.
(a) (1) There is a Home Builder Registration Fund.
(2) The Division shall administer the Registration Fund.
(3) The Registration Fund shall be used to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs incurred for the administration and enforcement of the Maryland Home Builder Registration Act.
(4) The Registration Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund, and is subject to § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(5) Unspent assets of the Registration Fund shall remain in the Registration Fund and may not revert or be transferred to the General Fund of the State.
(6) The Registration Fund may not be supported by appropriations of State funds.
(b) The Division shall pay all funds collected under §§ 4.5-303, 4.5-304, and 4.5-305 of this title to the Comptroller, who shall distribute the fees to the Registration Fund.
(c) The accounts and transactions of the Registration Fund shall be subject to audit by the Legislative Auditor in accordance with §§ 2–1220 through 2–1227 of the State Government Article.
(a) (1) There is a Home Builder Registration Fund.
(2) The Division shall administer the Registration Fund.
(3) The Registration Fund shall be used to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs incurred for the administration and enforcement of the Maryland Home Builder Registration Act.
(4) The Registration Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund, and is subject to § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(5) Unspent assets of the Registration Fund shall remain in the Registration Fund and may not revert or be transferred to the General Fund of the State.
(6) The Registration Fund may not be supported by appropriations of State funds.
(b) The Division shall pay all funds collected under §§ 4.5-303, 4.5-304, and 4.5-305 of this title to the Comptroller, who shall distribute the fees to the Registration Fund.
(c) The accounts and transactions of the Registration Fund shall be subject to audit by the Legislative Auditor in accordance with §§ 2–1220 through 2–1227 of the State Government Article.
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