Section 15-101 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 15-101. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language added as the standard introduction to a definition section. 

(b)  Baltimore Authority.- "Baltimore Authority" means the Housing Authority of Baltimore City. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language added to provide a convenient reference to the Housing Authority of Baltimore City. 

(c)  Housing project.-  

(1) "Housing project" means a work or undertaking that is planned, acquired, owned, used, developed, constructed, reconstructed, rehabilitated, or improved to provide: 

(i) housing, of which a substantial part shall be for persons of eligible income; and 

(ii) streets, roads, sewers, water service, and other supporting public or private commercial, educational, cultural, recreational, community, or civic facilities that are needed for sound community development. 

(2) "Housing project" includes lands, buildings, improvements, and other real or personal property. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 44A, § 3-102(e), the second sentence of (j), and the third sentence of § 3-103(c). 
 

In paragraph (1) of this subsection, the former reference to "any undertaking or project, or portion thereof," is deleted as surplusage. 
 

In paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the reference to "housing" is substituted for the former reference to "dwelling accommodations" to conform to the terminology used throughout this article. 
 

In paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection, the former reference to "mixed ... properties, or interest therein" is deleted as included in the reference to "real or personal" property. 
 

Also in paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection, the reference to property that is "used" is added for clarity. 

(d)  Person of eligible income.- "Person of eligible income" means an individual or a family that lacks sufficient income or assets without financial assistance to live in decent, safe, and sanitary housing without overcrowding. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 44A, § 3-102(f) and the second sentence of § 3-103(c). 
 

The former phrase "as applied to the Housing Authority of Baltimore City" is deleted as surplusage. 
 

The former phrase "(as determined by the Mayor of Baltimore City or his designee)" is deleted as unnecessary in light of § 12-106 of this article. 
 

The reference to "housing" is substituted for the former reference to "dwellings" to conform to the terminology used throughout this article. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 44A, §§ 3-102(e), (f), (j), 3-103(c); 2006, ch. 63, § 2.]