(a) On or before December 1 each year, the Department, in consultation with the Secretary of Natural Resources, shall certify to the Governor and the Secretary of Budget and Management:
(1) the assessed value of all State forests, State parks, and wildlife management areas in each county that are exempt from the property tax under § 7–210 of this article, as determined under § 6.5–201 of this subtitle; and
(2) the total amount to be paid by the State to each county as determined under § 6.5–201 of this subtitle.
(b) On or before October 1, January 1, April 1, and June 1 each fiscal year, the State shall pay 25% of the amount certified under subsection (a) of this section to each county.