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§ 11-101. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHuman ServicesEffective: July 1, 2016

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Human Services (Refs & Annos)
Title 11. Maryland Legal Services Corporation (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions (Refs & Annos)
Effective: July 1, 2016
MD Code, Human Services, § 11-101
§ 11-101. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
Board
(b) “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Maryland Legal Services Corporation.
Corporation
(c) “Corporation” means the Maryland Legal Services Corporation.
Eligible client
(d) “Eligible client” means a person who is unable to afford legal assistance as determined under § 11-603 of this title.
Fund
(e) “Fund” means the Maryland Legal Services Corporation Fund.
Grantee
(f)(1) “Grantee” means a nonprofit organization that:
(i) is qualified under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;
(ii) provides legal assistance to eligible clients; and
(iii) receives financial assistance under § 11-501 of this title from the Corporation.
(2) “Grantee” includes:
(i) the Legal Aid Bureau, Inc.;
(ii) the Maryland Disability Law Center; and
(iii) the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, Inc.
Internal Revenue Code
(g) “Internal Revenue Code” means:
(1) Title 26 of the United States Code; and
(2) regulations adopted under Title 26 of the United States Code.
Legal assistance
(h)(1) “Legal assistance” means the legal representation of eligible clients by grantees.
(2) “Legal assistance” includes:
(i) training;
(ii) research;
(iii) coordination with private attorneys; and
(iv) other activities necessary to ensure the delivery of quality legal services.

Credits

Added by Acts 2007, c. 3, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2007. Amended by Acts 2016, c. 49, § 1, eff. July 1, 2016.
MD Code, Human Services, § 11-101, MD HUMAN SERV § 11-101
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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