Section 8-1913 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 8-1913. Definitions.
 

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

(b)  Corps Board.- "Corps Board" means the Advisory Board of the Corps Program. 

(c)  Corps Program.- "Corps Program" means the Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program established under § 8-1914 of this part. 

(d)  Energy conservation project.- "Energy conservation project" means a project to promote energy conservation or efficiency, including a project to: 

(1) Improve energy efficiency of households and public structures through energy audits, weatherization, and other on-site energy conservation measures; 

(2) Implement clean energy projects in communities to enhance the use of renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions, and mitigate climate change; 

(3) Implement community greening and urban tree canopy projects that create energy savings; and 

(4) Assist schools in becoming "green schools" and reducing energy costs. 

(e)  Environmental project.- "Environmental project" means a project that results in long-term preservation, protection, and conservation of the environment, in areas including environmental restoration, agricultural and forestry, infrastructure, energy conservation, and educational improvements. 

(f)  Qualified organization.- "Qualified organization" means: 

(1) A nonprofit organization; 

(2) A school; 

(3) A community association; 

(4) A service, youth, or civic group; 

(5) An institution of higher education; 

(6) A county or municipality; or 

(7) A unit of State government. 

(g)  Trust.- "Trust" means the Chesapeake Bay Trust. 
 

[2010, ch. 275, § 2; ch. 276, § 2.]