Maryland Code, Natural Resources § 4-209

(1) Finance the replenishment of fisheries resources and related research; and

(2) Match federal funds available for research and development of fisheries resources.

(e)(1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(2) The Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.

(1) Any money received under this title for:

(2) Any investment earnings of the Fund;

(3) Money received from any other source; and

(4) Money appropriated from the General Fund of the State in accordance with subsection (j) of this section.

(1) Replenishing fisheries resources and related research;

(2) Matching federal funds available for research and development of fisheries resources; and

(3) Administrative costs calculated in accordance with § 1-103(b)(2) of this article.

(h)(1) The Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.

(2) Any investment earnings of the Fund may not be transferred or revert to the General Fund of the State, but shall remain in the Fund.

(k)(1) For fiscal years 2023 and 2024, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill a General Fund appropriation to the Fisheries Research and Development Fund of not less than $1,794,000.

(2) Beginning in fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill a General Fund appropriation to the Fisheries Research and Development Fund of not less than $1,794,000.