§7–318.

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

    (b)    (1)    The Poet Laureate:

            (i)    may not receive compensation as Poet Laureate; 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.