§ 5-9D-01
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§5–9D–01.
(a)In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)“Board” means the Greenspace Equity Advisory Board.
(1)“Community greenspace” means a community space that enhances the public health and livability of an overburdened community or an underserved community.
(2)“Community greenspace” includes:
(i)A community garden;
(ii)A community gathering open space area;
(iii)A community woodland;
(iv)A green network;
(v)A park;
(vi)A trail; and
(vii)An urban farm.
(d)“Eligible applicant” means:
(1)A land trust or nongovernmental organization located or working in an overburdened community or an underserved community where a project is proposed to be implemented; or
(2)A county or municipality.
(e)“Green network” means a system of greenspaces that are interconnected by linear corridors that facilitate the movement of people and wildlife.
(f)“Land acquisition” means:
(1)The fee simple acquisition of real property; or
(2)The acquisition of a perpetual conservation easement.
(g)“Land trust” means an organization that:
(1)Is a qualified organization under § 170(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and any regulations adopted under that section;
(2)Has executed a cooperative agreement with the Maryland Environmental Trust; or
(3)Is an affordable housing land trust as defined in § 14–501 of the Real Property Article.
(h)“Overburdened community” has the meaning stated in § 1–701 of the Environment Article.
(i)“Program” means the Greenspace Equity Program.
(1)“Stewardship” means activities undertaken on a project to:
(i)Develop a property for public use; and
(ii)Improve the conservation value of the property.
(2)“Stewardship” does not include the operating expenses of a recipient of a grant under the Program.
(k)“Underserved community” has the meaning stated in § 1–701 of the Environment Article.