Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 9A - Rural Legacy Program
Section 5-9A-02 - Definitions

(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.

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