Maryland § 16-101
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 16-101, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-101.
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Commissioner” means a Commissioner of the Montgomery Commission.
(c) “Housing project” means an undertaking or project, including lands, buildings and improvements, and real and personal property, that is planned, acquired, owned, used, developed, constructed, reconstructed, rehabilitated, or improved to provide:
(1) housing, a substantial part of which is for persons of eligible income; and
(2) streets, roads, sewer and water service, and other supporting public or private commercial, educational, cultural, recreational, community, or civic facilities needed for sound community development.
(d) “Montgomery Commission” means the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County.
(e) “Person of eligible income” means an individual or family that qualifies under § 16-108 of this subtitle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 16-101
What does Maryland Code § 16-101 cover?
Section 16-101 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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