(a) The General Assembly declares that: (1) Sprawl development and other modifications to the landscape in Maryland continue at an alarming rate, consuming land rich in natural resource, agricultural, and forestry value, adversely affecting water quality, wetlands and habitat, threatening resource-based economies and cultural assets, and rending the fabric of rural life; (2) Current State, county, and local […]
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Application” means an application to the Rural Legacy Board to designate a Rural Legacy Area. (c) “Board” means the Rural Legacy Board. (d) “BPW” means the Maryland State Board of Public Works. (e) “Grant agreement” means an agreement between the Board and a sponsor to implement a Rural […]
(a) There is a Rural Legacy Board established in the Department of Natural Resources to administer the Rural Legacy Program. (b) The Board consists of the following members: (1) The Secretary of Agriculture; (2) The Secretary of Natural Resources; and (3) The Secretary of the Department of Planning. (c) The Secretary of Natural Resources shall serve as Chairman of the Board. […]
(a) The Board has and may exercise all powers necessary to carry out the purposes of this subtitle. (b) (1) The Board may adopt regulations to implement the purposes of this subtitle, including procedures for expediting acquisitions and purchasing and selling transferable development rights and using the proceeds related to purchasing and selling transferable development rights in accordance […]
(a) A sponsor may file an application to designate a Rural Legacy Area in accordance with a schedule established by the Board. A local government may not apply for or approve an application for a Rural Legacy Area designation inside another jurisdiction’s boundaries without that jurisdiction’s approval. (b) (1) The application shall describe the proposed Rural Legacy Area, […]
(a) The Board may designate a Rural Legacy Area and accept a Rural Legacy Plan in accordance with the criteria set forth in this subtitle and the overall goals and objectives of the Program. (b) (1) The Board may award a grant to a sponsor of a designated Rural Legacy Area in an amount determined by the Board […]
(a) The Board and the sponsor of a designated Rural Legacy Area shall execute a grant agreement. (b) The sponsor shall comply with the terms of the grant agreement, carry out the Rural Legacy Plan, and adhere to regulations adopted by the Board. (c) If a sponsor violates any provision of the grant agreement or ceases to meet […]
(a) (1) There is an Advisory Committee to the Board in the Department of Natural Resources. (2) The Committee is established to review applications for Rural Legacy Areas, make recommendations for Rural Legacy Area designations to the Board, and consider such other matters as requested by the Board. (b) The Committee has 11 members as follows: (1) A trustee of […]
The Governor shall include in the annual capital budget an amount not less than $5 million for this Program.
