§ 3-201. Established; purpose; perpetual existence

   (a) Established; purpose. -- There is a Maryland Environmental Trust established to conserve, improve, stimulate, and perpetuate the aesthetic, natural, health and welfare, scenic, and cultural qualities of the environment, including, but not limited to land, water, air, wildlife, scenic qualities, open spaces, buildings or any interest therein, and other appurtenances pertaining in any way to the State. Through educational and other means, the Trust shall encourage and motivate the populace of the State and others to do so and shall promote continuing interest in and the study of these matters. The purpose of the Trust is of general benefit to the citizens of the State, and it is charitable in nature.

(b) Perpetual existence subject to power of General Assembly. -- The Trust has perpetual existence subject to modification or termination by the General Assembly if necessary to effectuate its purpose or when and if its substantial purpose ceases.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 41, § 181L, 181M; 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., ch. 4, § 1; 1977, ch. 784, § 5.