Section 5-301 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 5-301. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Approved practice.- "Approved practice" includes: 

(1) Planting; 

(2) Seeding; 

(3) Timber stand improvement; 

(4) Prescribed burning; 

(5) Site preparation; and 

(6) Other forest resource development practices required of an applicant. 

(c)  Cost-share assistance.- "Cost-share assistance" means partial financial assistance in amounts as the Department determines, subject to limitations of this subtitle. 

(d)  Department.- "Department" means the Department of Natural Resources. 

(e)  Eligible landowner.-  

(1) "Eligible landowner" means an individual, group, or corporation that owns private woodland in the State. 

(2) "Eligible landowner" does not include a corporation or a subsidiary of a corporation that: 

(i) Manufactures forest products; or 

(ii) Provides utility services and is capable of producing crops of commercial timber. 

(f)  Secretary.- "Secretary" means the Secretary of Natural Resources. 

(g)  Woodland Incentives Fund.- "Woodland Incentives Fund" means the special fund established in the State treasury under § 5-307 of this subtitle. 
 

[1986, ch. 620.]