Maryland Natural Resources Section 8-1909

      (a)      Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, in exercising its powers, the Trust:

            (1)      Is exempt from the provisions of the State Finance and Procurement Article, the provisions of Division I of the State Personnel and Pensions Article that govern the State Personnel Management System, the provisions of Division II and Title 37 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, and the provisions of Article 78A of the Code; and

            (2)      May carry out its corporate purposes without obtaining the consent of any department, board, or agency of the State.

      (b)      The Trust is subject to the provisions of the State Finance and Procurement Article and Article 78A of the Code to the extent of State appropriations, if any.