(a) There is a Maryland Environmental Trust established to conserve, improve, stimulate, and perpetuate the aesthetic, natural, health and welfare, scenic, and cultural qualities of the environment, including, but not limited to land, water, air, wildlife, scenic qualities, open spaces, buildings or any interest therein, and other appurtenances pertaining in any way to the State. Through educational and other means, the Trust shall encourage and motivate the populace of the State and others to do so and shall promote continuing interest in and the study of these matters. The purpose of the Trust is of general benefit to the citizens of the State, and it is charitable in nature.
(b) The Trust has perpetual existence subject to modification or termination by the General Assembly if necessary to effectuate its purpose or when and if its substantial purpose ceases.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 3 - Environmental Programs
Subtitle 2 - Maryland Environmental Trust
Section 3-201 - Established; Purpose; Perpetual Existence
Section 3-203 - Powers and Duties of Trustees Generally
Section 3-203.1 - Donation of Perpetual Conservation Easement
Section 3-204 - Chair and Other Officers; Meetings; Quorum; Advisory Council
Section 3-205 - Director and Other Employees
Section 3-208 - Selling, Conveying, Assigning, and Leasing Property; Contracts
Section 3-209 - Subcommittees Appointed by Political Subdivisions of State