Section 8-2101 – Legislative Findings
The General Assembly finds that the growth of the tall, reed-like grass Phragmites communis, commonly known as phragmites, may be a public and common nuisance on land and wetlands used for wildlife habitat areas. Therefore, it is the intent of the General Assembly that this subtitle require that statewide studies of phragmites be conducted in […]
Section 8-2102 – Cost Sharing Assistance to Real Property Owner
(a) A person who owns real property on which phragmites grows may apply to the Secretary for cost sharing assistance in the management and control of the spread of phragmites. (b) The Secretary shall establish a cost sharing program to assist landowners, on whose property phragmites grows, in the management and control of the spread of phragmites. […]
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 […]
Section 8-1902 – Established
There is a Chesapeake Bay Trust established to promote public awareness and participation in the restoration and protection of the water quality and aquatic and land resources of the Chesapeake Bay and other aquatic and land resources of the State.
Section 8-1919 – Duties of Trust
(a) The Trust shall provide technical assistance to qualified organizations that request assistance. (b) The Trust shall convene Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program participants on a regular basis in order to: (1) Promote team building among the participants; (2) Develop an understanding of the overall Corps Program purpose; (3) Share information about best practices; (4) Recognize excellence; and (5) Provide training and other […]
Section 8-1903 – Purpose
The purpose of the Chesapeake Bay Trust is declared to be of general benefit to the citizens and charitable in nature. The Trust shall be a body corporate and shall have perpetual existence, subject to modification or termination by the General Assembly if necessary to effectuate its purpose or when and if its substantial purpose […]