Section 8-1908 – Citizen Involvement Projects — Application of Funds
The Trust shall apply at least one–third of any gift, grant, legacy, or endowment received in excess of $5,000 directly to citizen involvement projects in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle.
Section 8-1909 – Deposits and Investments; Accounting
(a) (1) All money received by the Trust shall be deposited, as directed by the Trust, in any State or national bank, or federally or State insured savings and loan associations located in the State having a total paid–in capital of at least $1,000,000. (2) The trust department of any State or national bank or savings and loan […]
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 8-1902 – 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 8-1903 – 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 […]
Section 8-1904 – Board of Trustees — in General
(a) The powers and duties of the Chesapeake Bay Trust shall rest in and be exercised by a board of 19 trustees. (b) The Board of Trustees shall consist of: (1) The President of the Senate, ex officio; (2) The Speaker of the House, ex officio; (3) The Secretaries of Agriculture, the Environment, and Natural Resources, ex officio, or their […]
Section 8-1905 – Chair; Meetings; Expenses; Staff, Supplies, and Office Space
(a) The Board shall elect one of their members to serve as chair. (b) The Board shall meet at places and dates to be determined by the Board, but not less than 2 times a year. (c) Seven trustees shall constitute a quorum, but action may not be taken by a vote of less than seven members. (d) A […]
Section 8-1906 – Powers and Duties
The Trust shall have the powers and duties to: (1) Solicit and accept any gift, grant, legacy, or endowment of money from the federal government, State government, local government, or any private source in furtherance of the Trust; (2) Provide grants to nonprofit organizations, community associations, civic groups, schools, or public agencies for citizen involvement projects; (3) Develop […]
Section 8-1907 – Citizen Involvement Projects — in General
(a) In developing the criteria for citizen involvement projects or corporate sponsorship projects, the Trust may consider activities that: (1) Preserve water quality and habitat; (2) Restore aquatic and land resources; (3) Publish or produce educational materials on the Chesapeake Bay and other aquatic and land resources of the State; (4) Provide educational scholarships or training; or (5) Promote conservation programs […]