§ 7–219
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. § 7-219 (2026)
Title 7. Appropriations
Subtitle 2. Disbursements and Expenditures
§ 7–219LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Comptroller, the Chief Deputy Comptroller, or a deputy comptroller may not sign a blank warrant.
(b)
A warrant for payment of a bill is not valid unless the following information appears on the face of the warrant:
(1)
the amount of the warrant;
(2)
the date of issue;
(3)
a reference to the document that identifies:
(i)
the payee; and
(ii)
the officer or unit of the State government that submitted the bill; and
(4)
the certification of the Comptroller, the Chief Deputy Comptroller, or a deputy comptroller that:
(i)
the amount of the warrant is correct; and
(ii)
the officer or unit submitted the bill for which the warrant is issued.
(c)
A warrant for an advance of money to an officer or unit of the State government is not valid unless the following information appears on the face of the warrant:
(1)
the amount of the warrant;
(2)
the date of issue;
(3)
the identity of the officer or unit; and
(4)
the certification of the Comptroller, the Chief Deputy Comptroller, or a deputy comptroller that the amount of the warrant is correct.