Section 4-1601 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 4-1601. Definitions.
 

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

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from the introductory language of former Art. 83B, § 2-403. 

(b)  Covered county.- "Covered county" means: 

(1) a county that has adopted home rule powers under Article XI-F of the Maryland Constitution; or 

(2) Anne Arundel County, Calvert County, Frederick County, Howard County, or Washington County. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 83B, § 2-403(2). 
 

The term "[c]overed county" is substituted for the former term "county" to provide a clear reference to the specific counties affected by this subtitle and to avoid confusion with the defined term "county". See § 1-101 of this article. 
 

In item (1) of this subsection, the former reference to the "optional" home rule powers is deleted as surplusage. 

(c)  Family of low or moderate income.- "Family of low or moderate income" means a family or individual that a covered county determines cannot afford a price or rent sufficient to induce private enterprise in the covered county to build enough adequate, safe, and sanitary housing without the assistance of a program. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 83B, § 2-403(1). 
 

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

The reference to "program" is substituted for the former reference to "this subtitle" for clarity. 
  Defined Terms.


 
"Covered county"                                                    § 4-1601


"Program"                                                            § 4-1601

(d)  Program.- "Program" means a residential mortgage program under this subtitle. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language added to provide a convenient reference to the Residential Mortgage Program. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 83B, § 2-403(1), (2); 2005, ch. 26, § 2.]