§ 5-9A-02

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§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.