(a) (1) The Secretary of State Police may pay a person the sum of money that the Secretary considers appropriate for information about a violation of this title.
(2) The money shall:
(i) be paid without reference to any reward to which the person may otherwise be entitled by law; and
(ii) be from funds appropriated for the Department of State Police, Intelligence Division.
(b) Money that is expended from appropriations of the Department of State Police, Intelligence Division, for purchase of controlled dangerous substances and that is subsequently recovered shall be reimbursed to the current appropriation for that Department.
(c) The Secretary of State Police may advance money to enforce this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 5 - Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances
Subtitle 8 - Criminal Procedure
Section 5-801 - Investigation by State Police
Section 5-802 - Statewide Jurisdiction for Officers
Section 5-803 - Payment for Information About Violations
Section 5-804 - Administrative Inspection Warrants
Section 5-806 - Temporary and Permanent Injunctions
Section 5-807 - Burden of Proof
Section 5-808 - Immunity From Criminal Liability for Public Officials and Employees
Section 5-809 - Hearsay Admitted at Bail or Sentencing Hearing
Section 5-810 - Convictions and Reports to Licensing Authorities