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 Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014)
 LAND USE
 DIVISION II. MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION.
 TITLE 25. PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PROVISIONS.
 SUBTITLE 6. AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM.

§ 25-601. Definitions.  

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  •    (a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

    ** REVISOR'S NOTE
     
       This subsection formerly was Art. 28, § 5-501(a).

    ** REVISOR'S NOTE
     
       No changes are made.

    (b) Agricultural property. -- "Agricultural property" means property that is used for:

       (1) agriculture, viticulture, aquaculture, silviculture, horticulture, or livestock and equine activities;

       (2) temporary or seasonal outdoor activities that do not permanently alter the property's physical appearance and that do not diminish the property's rural character; or

       (3) activities that are intrinsically related to the ongoing agricultural enterprise on the property.

    ** REVISOR'S NOTE
     
       This subsection formerly was Art. 28, § 5-501(b).

    ** REVISOR'S NOTE
     
       The only changes are in style.

    (c) District. -- "District" means the Prince George's County Soil Conservation District.

    ** REVISOR'S NOTE
     
       This subsection is new language added to avoid repetition of the full title "Prince George's County Soil Conservation District".

    (d) Fund. -- "Fund" means the Prince George's County Agricultural Preservation Easement Fund.

    ** REVISOR'S NOTE
     
       This subsection formerly was Art. 28, § 5-501(d).

    ** REVISOR'S NOTE
     
       No changes are made.

    (e) Preservation. -- "Preservation" means the limitation of the use of agricultural property to those uses consistent with, and not adversely affecting:

       (1) the agricultural character of the property;

       (2) the scenic values enjoyed by the public; or

       (3) the governmental preservation policies furthered by the easement acquisition.

    ** REVISOR'S NOTE
     
       This subsection formerly was Art. 28, § 5-501(e).

    ** REVISOR'S NOTE
     
       The only changes are in style.

    (f) Program. -- "Program" means the Prince George's County Agricultural Preservation Easement Program.

    ** REVISOR'S NOTE
     
       This subsection formerly was Art. 28, § 5-501(f).

    ** REVISOR'S NOTE
     
       No changes are made.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 28, § 5-501(a), (b), (d)-(f); 2012, ch. 426, § 2.