Md. Code, State Government § 9-3708
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§9–3708.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) The Commission may seek money from the federal government, foundations, and private sources in addition to State financing.
(2) The Commission may accept gifts, grants, donations, bequests, or endowments for any of its purposes.
(b) Money received under subsection (a) of this section, income from the operation of the Banneker–Douglass–Tubman Museum, and money from educational materials and activities of the Commission are not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(c) For each fiscal year, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $1,600,000 for the Commission.
(d) Money maintained under this section is subject to audit by the State, including the Legislative Auditor.
(2) The Commission may accept gifts, grants, donations, bequests, or endowments for any of its purposes.
(b) Money received under subsection (a) of this section, income from the operation of the Banneker–Douglass–Tubman Museum, and money from educational materials and activities of the Commission are not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(c) For each fiscal year, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $1,600,000 for the Commission.
(d) Money maintained under this section is subject to audit by the State, including the Legislative Auditor.
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