# Natural Resources (GNR)

## Title 1. Department of Natural Resources

### Subtitle 7. State Chesapeake Bay and Endangered Species Fund

#### Section 1-706

(a) On or before September 30 of each year, the Secretary shall submit a report to the General Assembly, pursuant to Sec. 2-1257 of the State Government Article, on the administration of the Chesapeake Bay and Endangered Species Fund.

(b) The report required under subsection (a) of this section shall include:

  (1) The gross amount of donations to the Fund;

  (2) The costs of administration by the Comptroller of the income tax checkoff system;

  (3) A description of promotional efforts undertaken with money from the Fund; and

  (4) A detailed accounting of the use of the Fund:

    (i) By the Chesapeake Bay Trust; and

    (ii) For wildlife conservation.

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Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)