Maryland State Government Section 9-2008

      (a)      (1)      In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

            (2)      "Geothermal heat pump" means a heating and cooling device that is installed using ground loop technology.

            (3)      "Program" means the Geothermal Heat Pump Grant Program.

      (b)      There is a Geothermal Heat Pump Grant Program in the Administration.

      (c)      The purpose of the Program is to provide grants to individuals for a portion of the cost of acquiring and installing a geothermal heat pump.

      (d)      The Administration shall:

            (1)      administer the Program;

            (2)      establish application procedures for the Program; and

            (3)      award grants from the Program.

      (e)      A grant awarded under the Program may not exceed $1,000.