(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Director” means the Director of the Maryland Historical Trust. (c) “Financial assistance” means action by the State or a State unit to award grants, loans, loan guarantees, or insurance to a public or private entity to finance, wholly or partly, an undertaking. (d) “Governmental unit” means an […]
The General Assembly finds that: (1) historic properties significant to the State’s heritage are being lost or substantially altered, often inadvertently, with increasing frequency; (2) historic properties are a vital part of our community life and development and cannot be replaced if lost or destroyed; (3) it is in the public interest to preserve the State’s heritage and […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Affordable housing” means a project or undertaking that has received an allocation of federal low–income housing tax credits by the Department of Housing and Community Development. (3) “Agricultural structure” means a certified historic structure that is used or was used as an agricultural facility or for […]
(a) (1) On request by the Trust, the Board of Public Works may acquire part or all of any property that the Trust finds is a historic landmark worthy of public care and preservation. (2) The property may be acquired by gift or by purchase with any available money. (b) (1) Under § 5A-318 of this subtitle, the Board of […]
(a) (1) To preserve the architectural and scenic integrity and beauty of the State House and other nearby real properties owned or used by the State or a State unit, the Board of Public Works may acquire architectural easements in the following areas in the City of Annapolis: (i) around State Circle; (ii) on School Street opposite the Executive […]
This subtitle does not abrogate or supplant any power of the State Highway Administration.