Maryland § 22-101
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 22-101, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-101.
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) (1) “Bond” means an obligation for the payment of money, by whatever name known or source of funds secured, issued by a local government or Resilience Authority under State and local general or special statutory authority.
(2) “Bond” includes a refunding bond, a note, and any other obligation.
(c) “Capital costs” means costs incurred for acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, expansion, site improvement, and capital equipping.
(d) “Chief executive” means the president, the chair, the mayor, the county executive, or any other chief executive officer or head of a local government.
(e) “Climate change” includes sea level rise, nuisance flooding, increased rainfall events, erosion, and temperature rise.
(f) “Local government” means a county or municipality.
(g) “Resilience Authority” means an authority incorporated by one or more local governments in accordance with this title whose purpose is to undertake or support resilience infrastructure projects.
(h) (1) “Resilience infrastructure” means infrastructure that mitigates the effects of climate change.
(2) “Resilience infrastructure” includes flood barriers, green spaces, building elevation, and stormwater infrastructure.
(i) “Resilience infrastructure project” means a project to finance or refinance the capital costs associated with resilience infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 22-101
What does Maryland Code § 22-101 cover?
Section 22-101 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 22-101?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 22-101" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 22-101 apply to my situation?
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