# Natural Resources (GNR)

## Title 3. Environmental Programs

### Subtitle 2. Maryland Environmental Trust

#### Section 3-216

(a) There is a Land Preservation Rapid Response Advisory Committee.

(b) The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to:

  (1) Review and prioritize Program loan applications for consideration by the Board of Trustees; and

  (2) Make recommendations to the Board of Trustees on:

    (i) Which projects to fund, whether in whole or in part; and

    (ii) The funding to be allocated to each project.

(c) The Advisory Committee consists of:

  (1) A representative of the Department, selected by the Secretary; and

  (2) The following members, selected by the Board of Trustees:

    (i) A representative of the Trust that is not a member of the Executive Committee;

    (ii) A representative of a nonprofit land conservation organization in the State;

    (iii) A representative of a local parks and recreation department in the State; and

    (iv) An individual with experience in loan underwriting.

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Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)