# COMAR 10.14.05.03: COMAR 10.14.05.03. Maryland Cancer Fund

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_14_05_03

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 10.14.05.03
- **Heading:** COMAR 10.14.05.03. Maryland Cancer Fund
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 10 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH / Subtitle 14 CANCER CONTROL / Chapter 05 Maryland Cancer Fund / COMAR 10.14.05.03

## Text

A. The Maryland Cancer Fund is a nonlapsing, special fund created by Health-General Article, §20-117, Annotated Code of Maryland, for cancer research, prevention, and treatment, which is generated from:
(1) Contributions from the income tax checkoff system under Tax-General Article, §2-112, Annotated Code of Maryland ; and
(2) Any other donations to the Fund.
B. The Department may only expend funds:
(1) In accordance with an appropriation approved by the General Assembly in the annual State budget; or
(2) Through an approved budget amendment under State Finance and Procurement Article, §§ 7-209 and 7-210 , Annotated Code of Maryland.
C. The Department may only make grant awards under the Fund for cancer:
(1) Research;
(2) Primary prevention;
(3) Secondary prevention; or
(4) Treatment.
D. Any unspent portions of the Fund shall remain in the Fund and may not revert to the General Fund of the State.
E. Money expended from the Fund is supplemental to, and is not intended to take the place of, funding that would otherwise be appropriated to the Department for cancer:
(1) Research;
(2) Primary prevention;
(3) Secondary prevention; or
(4) Treatment.

## Nearby sections

- [COMAR 10.14.05.01 COMAR 10.14.05.01. Purpose and Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_14_05_01.md)
- [COMAR 10.14.05.02 COMAR 10.14.05.02. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_14_05_02.md)
- [COMAR 10.14.05.03 COMAR 10.14.05.03. Maryland Cancer Fund](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_14_05_03.md)
- [COMAR 10.14.05.04 COMAR 10.14.05.04. Contributions to the Maryland Cancer Fund](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_14_05_04.md)
- [COMAR 10.14.05.05 COMAR 10.14.05.05. Responsibilities of the Department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_14_05_05.md)
- [COMAR 10.14.05.06 COMAR 10.14.05.06. Responsibilities of the Comptroller](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_14_05_06.md)
- [COMAR 10.14.05.07 COMAR 10.14.05.07. Persons Eligible For Grants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_14_05_07.md)
- [COMAR 10.14.05.08 COMAR 10.14.05.08. Allowable Uses of the Funds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_14_05_08.md)
- [COMAR 10.14.05.09 COMAR 10.14.05.09. Unallowable Uses of Grant Funds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_14_05_09.md)
- [COMAR 10.14.05.10 COMAR 10.14.05.10. Grant Application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_14_05_10.md)
- [COMAR 10.14.05.11 COMAR 10.14.05.11. Application Process for Cancer Research Grants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_14_05_11.md)
- [COMAR 10.14.05.12 COMAR 10.14.05.12. Application Process for Cancer Primary Prevention Grants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_14_05_12.md)
- [COMAR 10.14.05.13 COMAR 10.14.05.13. Application Process for Cancer Secondary Prevention Grants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_14_05_13.md)
- [COMAR 10.14.05.14 COMAR 10.14.05.14. Application Process for Cancer Treatment Grants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_14_05_14.md)

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