Maryland Code, STATE PERSONNEL AND PENSIONS 10-207

state: means :

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

(2) the District of Columbia. See

A cash award and expenses related to other awards under this subtitle shall be paid:

(1) from increased revenue or monetary savings attributable to the innovative idea or service;

(2) from the funds of any principal unit that employs the employee or that benefits from the innovative idea or service; or

(3) as provided in the State budget.