§ 14-8. Vouchers.

(a) "Public assistance" defined.

In this section, "public assistance" means money, property, food stamps, or other assistance that is provided under a need-based social or nutritional program that is:

(1) financed wholly or partly by the State; and

(2) administered by the State or Baltimore City.

(b) Voucher eligibility.

To be eligible for a voucher under this section, a property owner or lessee shall:

(i) submit an application to the Director in the form that the Director requires; and

(ii) provide the Director with proof of receipt of public assistance.

(c) Voucher distribution.

(1) In general.

After a determination that an applicant is eligible under this section, the Director shall distribute a voucher to the applicant for the purchase and installation of 1 security camera system.

(2) Value.

A voucher under this section may not exceed the amount for a rebate claim under § 14-6 {"Rebate amount"} of this subtitle.

(3) Availability.

Availability of vouchers is subject to the appropriation of funds in accordance with the City Charter.

(4) Priority.

The Director may prioritize the distribution of vouchers based on whether the applicant's property is located in an area with a high number of incidents of violent crime as determined through consultation with the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice.