Maryland Code, HUMAN SERVICES 7-405

Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
state: means :

(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

(2) the District of Columbia. See

(a) The Program shall be funded as provided in the State budget.

(b) The Department may:

(1) administer the Program directly; or

(2) enter into a contract with a private organization to administer and operate the Program.