Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-318
Md. Code, General Provisions § 7-318
in effect(a) The Governor may designate a citizen of the State as its Poet Laureate.
(b) (1) The Poet Laureate:
(i) may not receive compensation as Poet Laureate; but
(ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, is entitled to reimbursement for any expenses incurred in the performance of duties as Poet Laureate.
(2) Reimbursement under this subsection:
(i) shall be paid from the General Emergency Fund of the Board of Public Works; and
(ii) may not exceed $1,000 in any 1 fiscal year.
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