# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 4. Law Enforcement Funds and Grant Programs

### Subtitle 5. State Aid for Police Protection Fund

#### Section 4-510

(a) In this section, "immigration enforcement agreement" has the meaning stated in Sec. 5-104.1 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(b) If the Executive Director finds that a county or qualifying municipality is not complying with State law related to immigration enforcement agreements, the Executive Director shall notify the county or qualifying municipality of the noncompliance.

(c) If a county or qualifying municipality disputes the finding in the notice issued under subsection (b) of this section within 30 days after the issuance of the notice, the dispute shall be promptly referred to the Secretary of Budget and Management, who shall make a final determination.

(d) On receipt of certification of noncompliance by the Executive Director or the Secretary of Budget and Management, the Comptroller shall suspend, until notification of compliance is received, payment of:

  (1) any funds due the county or qualifying municipality for the current fiscal year under Sec. 4-506 of this subtitle; and

  (2) any enhanced or discretionary funding for police protection due the county or qualifying municipality for the current fiscal year.

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