(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) "Board" means the Greenspace Equity Advisory Board. (c) (1) "Community greenspace" means a community space that enhances the public health and livability of an overburdened community or an underserved community. (2) "Community greenspace" includes: (i) A community garden; (ii) A community gathering open space area; (iii) A community woodland; (iv) A green network; (v) A park; (vi) A trail; and (vii) An urban farm. (d) "Eligible applicant" means: (1) A land trust or nongovernmental organization located or working in an overburdened community or an underserved community where a project is proposed to be implemented; or (2) A county or municipality. (e) "Green network" means a system of greenspaces that are interconnected by linear corridors that facilitate the movement of people and wildlife. (f) "Land acquisition" means: (1) The fee simple acquisition of real property; or (2) The acquisition of a perpetual conservation easement. (g) "Land trust" means an organization that: (1) Is a qualified organization under § 170(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and any regulations adopted under that section; (2) Has executed a cooperative agreement with the Maryland Environmental Trust; or (3) Is an affordable housing land trust as defined in § 14-501 of the Real Property Article. (h) "Overburdened community" has the meaning stated in § 1-701 of the Environment Article. (i) "Program" means the Greenspace Equity Program. (j) (1) "Stewardship" means activities undertaken on a project to: (i) Develop a property for public use; and (ii) Improve the conservation value of the property. (2) "Stewardship" does not include the operating expenses of a recipient of a grant under the Program. (k) "Underserved community" has the meaning stated in § 1-701 of the Environment Article.
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