In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “Chief” means the Chief of the Division. “Division” means the Land Acquisition Division of the Department. “Public improvement” includes any construction, maintenance, or repair of any building, structure, or other public work: owned or constructed by the State or any unit of the State government, including the University System of Maryland, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Morgan State University, and Baltimore City Community College; or acquired or constructed in whole or in part with State funds.