Maryland Criminal Procedure Section 11-812

      (a)      The Board may not make an award unless money is appropriated and available for the full amount of the award.

      (b)      If a multiyear award is made, the total amount of the award shall be obligated and held for the time necessary to complete payment in accordance with the provisions of the award.

      (c)      If payment of an award is terminated for any reason after June 30 of the fiscal year in which the award was made, the rest of the award shall revert to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund established under § 11-819 of this subtitle.