Maryland Natural Resources Section 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 multiple 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.