§ 5-9A-02. Definitions

MD Nat Res Code § 5-9A-02 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)    “Application” means an application to the Rural Legacy Board to designate a Rural Legacy Area.

(c)    “Board” means the Rural Legacy Board.

(d)    “BPW” means the Maryland State Board of Public Works.

(e)    “Grant agreement” means an agreement between the Board and a sponsor to implement a Rural Legacy Plan in a designated Rural Legacy Area.

(f)    “Land trust” means a qualified conservation organization that:

(1)    Is a qualified organization under § 170(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and regulations adopted under § 170(h)(3); and

(2)    Has executed a cooperative agreement with the Maryland Environmental Trust.

(g)    “Priority funding area” means an area designated as a priority funding area under § 5-7B-02 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(h)    “Program” means the Rural Legacy Program established by this subtitle.

(i)    “Rural Legacy Area” means a region within or outside a metropolitan area designated by the Board as rich in a multitude of agricultural, forestry, natural, and cultural resources.

(j)    “Rural Legacy Plan” means a plan accepted by the Board for acquisition of easements and fee interests in Rural Legacy Areas.

(k)    “Sponsor” means a local government, group of local governments, or a land trust.