Maryland § 5-9A-02
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-9A-02, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-9A-02.
(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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-9A-02
What does Maryland Code § 5-9A-02 cover?
Section 5-9A-02 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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