§ 5–9D-01
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. § 5-9D-01 (2026)
Title 5. Forests and Parks
Subtitle 9D. Greenspace Equity Program
§ 5–9D-01LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Board” means the Greenspace Equity Advisory Board.
(c)
(1)
“Community greenspace” means a community space that enhances the public health and livability of an overburdened community or an underserved community.
(2)
“Community greenspace” includes:
(i)
A community garden;
(ii)
A community gathering open space area;
(iii)
A community woodland;
(iv)
A green network;
(v)
A park;
(vi)
A trail; and
(vii)
An urban farm.
(d)
“Eligible applicant” means:
(1)
A land trust or nongovernmental organization located or working in an overburdened community or an underserved community where a project is proposed to be implemented; or
(2)
A county or municipality.
(e)
“Green network” means a system of greenspaces that are interconnected by linear corridors that facilitate the movement of people and wildlife.
(f)
“Land acquisition” means:
(1)
The fee simple acquisition of real property; or
(2)
The acquisition of a perpetual conservation easement.
(g)
“Land trust” means an organization that:
(1)
Is a qualified organization under § 170(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and any regulations adopted under that section;
(2)
Has executed a cooperative agreement with the Maryland Environmental Trust; or
(3)
Is an affordable housing land trust as defined in § 14–501 of the Real Property Article.
(h)
“Overburdened community” has the meaning stated in § 1–701 of the Environment Article.
(i)
“Program” means the Greenspace Equity Program.
(j)
(1)
“Stewardship” means activities undertaken on a project to:
(i)
Develop a property for public use; and
(ii)
Improve the conservation value of the property.
(2)
“Stewardship” does not include the operating expenses of a recipient of a grant under the Program.
(k)
“Underserved community” has the meaning stated in § 1–701 of the Environment Article.