# State Finance and Procurement (GSF)

## Title 5. State Planning

### Subtitle 4. Governmental Coordination, Cooperation, and Assistance in Planning

#### Section 5-404

(a) The Department may collect reimbursement, in accordance with an agreement, for technical services the Department provides under Sec. 5-402 or Sec. 5-403(a) of this subtitle.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (a) of this section, the Department may require a contribution in any amount from a local government or regional planning agency that requests assistance under Sec. 5-403 of this subtitle.

(c) If federal law requires a contribution in any amount as a condition before a local government or a regional planning agency may receive financial or other planning assistance, the Department may supply all or part of the contribution as provided in the State budget, unless the federal law specifies that the local government or regional planning agency shall make the contribution.

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Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)