§ 13-306. Poet Laureate

   (a) Designation authorized. -- The Governor may designate a citizen of the State as its Poet Laureate.

(b) Reimbursement. --

   (1) The Poet Laureate:

      (i) may not receive compensation; but

      (ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, is entitled to reimbursement for any expenses incurred in the performance of duties as Poet Laureate.

   (2) Reimbursement under this subsection:

      (i) shall be paid from the General Emergency Fund of the Board of Public Works; and

      (ii) may not exceed $ 1,000 in any 1 fiscal year.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 41, § 77A; 1984, ch. 284, § 1.