Maryland Public Safety Section 8-205

      (a)      After consultation with the Association, the Governor may include in the State budget each year an amount for the purposes set forth in subsection (b) of this section.

      (b)      The Association may use money appropriated under subsection (a) of this section to:

            (1)      formulate, publish, and distribute the fire laws of Maryland;

            (2)      formulate, publish, and distribute an annual report and monthly or other timely bulletins and reports;

            (3)      publish and distribute fire prevention material;

            (4)      keep records that relate to the annual inspections of fire and rescue equipment and facilities; and

            (5)      establish and maintain a database on manpower availability and training, operational cost, equipment availability, response time, State and local financial support, and other relevant factors in providing fire and rescue services.