Maryland Transportation Section 8-403

      (a)      (1)      Subject to the limitation under paragraph (2) of this subsection and subject to §§ 3-307 and 3-308 of this article, during each fiscal year, of the total highway user revenues, an amount shall be distributed to Baltimore City equal to the sum of:

                  (i)      The greater of $157,500,000 or 11.5% of the total highway user revenues for the fiscal year; and

                  (ii)      11.5% of the amount by which:

                        1.      30% of the total highway user revenues for the fiscal year minus the greater of $157,500,000 or 11.5% of total highway user revenues for the fiscal year; exceeds

                        2.      30% of the total highway user revenues for the fiscal year that began July 1, 1997 minus the greater of $157,500,000 or 11.5% of the total highway user revenues for the fiscal year that began July 1, 1997.

            (2)      If the amount distributed to Baltimore City under paragraph (1) of this subsection for any fiscal year is less than 12.25% of the total highway user revenues for the fiscal year, the amount distributed to Baltimore City for any subsequent fiscal year that begins before July 1, 2007 may not exceed 12.25% of the total highway user revenues for the fiscal year for which the distribution is made.

            (3)      The amount distributed under this subsection shall be distributed in monthly installments.

      (b)      Subject to §§ 3-307 and 3-308 of this article, during each fiscal year, 30% of the total highway user revenues, less the amount distributed to Baltimore City under subsection (a) of this section, shall be distributed to the counties and municipalities of this State at the times specified in § 8-407 of this subtitle.