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§ 5-601. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandNatural Resources

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Natural Resources
Title 5. Forests and Parks (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 6. Forest Conservancy Districts (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 5-601
§ 5-601. Definitions
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
District board
(b) “District board” means any district forestry board created under this subtitle.
Landowners
(c) “Landowners” means any person owning woodlands, located in the State.
Natural resources
(d) “Natural resources” means forests, fish and game, water and waterpower, soils, minerals, and all other similar sources of wealth.
Woodlands or forest lands
(e) “Woodlands or forest lands” means any land of an area of 3 acres or more held by the same owner and primarily devoted to the growth of forest products.

Credits

Added by Acts 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 4, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1974, c. 864, § 3.
Formerly Art. 66C, § 389.
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 5-601, MD NAT RES § 5-601
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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