Section 8-2001 – Penalties and Fines
(a) Any person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction, unless another penalty is specifically provided elsewhere in this title, the person is subject to a fine not exceeding $500, with costs imposed in the discretion of the court. Every fine and cost […]
Section 8-2002 – Attorney General Responsible for Cases Arising Under Provisions of Title
The Attorney General shall take charge of, prosecute, and defend on behalf of the State every case arising under the provisions of this title, including the recovery of penalties, except for prosecution of violations of the provisions of Subtitle 7 of this title and regulations adopted under Subtitle 7 of this title.
Section 8-1910 – Exemption From Certain Code Provisions
(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, in exercising its powers, the Trust: (i) Is exempt from the provisions of the State Finance and Procurement Article, the provisions of Division I of the State Personnel and Pensions Article that govern the State Personnel Management System, and the provisions of Division II and Title 37 […]
Section 8-1911 – Urban Trees Program — Purpose of Program — Grants to Qualified Organizations — Funding — Annual Report
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2031 PER CHAPTER 645 OF 2021 // (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Program” means the Urban Trees Program. (3) “Qualified organization” means: (i) A nonprofit organization; (ii) A school; (iii) A community association; (iv) A service, youth, or civic group; (v) An institution of higher education; (vi) A county or municipality; or […]
Section 8-1913 – Definitions
(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Corps Board” means the Advisory Board of the Corps Program. (c) “Corps Program” means the Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program established under § 8–1914 of this part. (d) “Energy conservation project” means a project to promote energy conservation or efficiency, including a project to: (1) Improve energy efficiency of […]
Section 8-1914 – Program Established
(a) There is a Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program administered by the Trust, in consultation with the Corps Board. (b) The purpose of the Corps Program is to: (1) Promote, preserve, protect, and sustain the environment; (2) Provide young adults with opportunities to become better citizens, students, and workers through meaningful service to their communities and the State; (3) Mobilize, educate, […]
Section 8-1915 – Corps Board
(a) (1) The purpose of the Corps Board is to advise the Trust in the development and implementation of the Corps Program. (2) The Corps Board consists of the following 11 members: (i) One member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate; (ii) One member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of […]
Section 8-1916 – Chair and Vice Chair; Staff
(a) From among its members, the Corps Board shall elect a chair and a vice chair. (b) The Trust shall provide staff support for the Corps Board.
Section 8-1917 – Grants
(a) (1) The Trust, in consultation with the Corps Board, shall make grants to qualified organizations for the creation or expansion of full– and part–time Chesapeake Conservation Corps Programs, that involve citizens of all ages throughout the State, to carry out this part. (2) Corps programs shall engage and develop volunteers and stipend volunteers in environmental and energy […]
Section 8-1918 – Programs
(a) (1) For stipend volunteer programs, the Trust and qualified organizations shall principally recruit individuals for a minimum 6–month commitment who, at the time of enrollment, are at least 18 years of age and not more than 25 years of age. (2) For summer volunteer programs, including summer stipend programs, the Trust and qualified organizations shall principally recruit […]