Section 18-3705 – Annual Report on Implementation
** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2022 PER CHAPTER 59 OF 2021 ** Subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Office shall report to the General Assembly by January 1 each year on the implementation of the Program.
Section 19-109 – Bonds as Securities
(a) Bonds issued under the provisions of this title are securities in which all of the following may legally and properly invest funds, including capital in their control or belonging to them: (1) Public officers and public agencies of the State and its political subdivisions; (2) Banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations, investment companies, and others carrying […]
Section 18-3801 – Definitions
** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2022 PER CHAPTER 59 OF 2021 ** (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Eligible institution” means a public senior higher education institution in the State. (c) “Police officer” has the meaning stated in § 3–201 of the Public Safety Article. (d) “Service obligation” means to work as a […]
Section 19-110 – Title to Property; Use of State Lands
(a) The title to any property acquired or constructed under the provisions of this title shall be in the State of Maryland for the use of a system. (b) The State consents to the use of any lands owned by it for the use of a system which may be suitable and necessary for the construction or […]
Section 18-3802 – Maryland Police Officers Scholarship Program — Purpose — Publicizing Availablity
** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2022 PER CHAPTER 59 OF 2021 ** (a) There is a Maryland Police Officers Scholarship Program. (b) The purpose of the program is to provide tuition assistance for students: (1) Attending a degree program that would further the student’s career in law enforcement at an eligible institution with the intent to be a […]
Section 18-3803 – Annual Scholarship Offers — Recipients — Eligibility of Officers
** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2022 PER CHAPTER 59 OF 2021 ** (a) The Office shall annually select eligible students and offer a scholarship to each student selected to be used at an eligible institution of the student’s choice. (b) A recipient of the Maryland Police Officers Scholarship shall: (1) Be a Maryland resident or have graduated from […]
Section 18-3804 – Repayment of Scholarship Funds Under Certain Conditions
** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2022 PER CHAPTER 59 OF 2021 ** The recipient of a Maryland Police Officers Scholarship shall repay the Commission the funds received as set forth in § 18–112 of this title if the recipient does not: (1) Satisfy the degree requirements of the eligible course of study or program or fulfill […]
Section 18-3805 – Amount of Annual Scholarship Award
** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2022 PER CHAPTER 59 OF 2021 ** The annual scholarship award shall be 50% of the equivalent annual tuition and mandatory fees of a resident undergraduate student at the eligible institution.
Section 18-3806 – Annual Budget Appropriation
** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2022 PER CHAPTER 59 OF 2021 ** The Governor shall annually include in the budget bill an appropriation of at least $8,500,000 to the Commission to award scholarships under this subtitle, and the Commission shall use: (1) $6,000,000 for scholarships to students intending to become police officers after graduation; and (2) $2,500,000 […]
Section 18-3807 – Duties of Office
** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2022 PER CHAPTER 59 OF 2021 ** The Office shall: (1) Publicize the availability of Maryland Police Officers Scholarships; and (2) To the extent practicable, award scholarships under this subtitle in a manner that reflects ethnic, gender, racial, and geographic diversity.