§ 5-301. Definitions

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

(b) Approved practice. -- "Approved practice" includes:

   (1) Planting;

   (2) Seeding;

   (3) Timber stand improvement;

   (4) Prescribed burning;

   (5) Site preparation; and

   (6) Other forest resource development practices required of an applicant.

(c) Cost-share assistance. -- "Cost-share assistance" means partial financial assistance in amounts as the Department determines, subject to limitations of this subtitle.

(d) Department. -- "Department" means the Department of Natural Resources.

(e) Eligible landowner. --

   (1) "Eligible landowner" means an individual, group, or corporation that owns private woodland in the State.

   (2) "Eligible landowner" does not include a corporation or a subsidiary of a corporation that:

      (i) Manufactures forest products; or

      (ii) Provides utility services and is capable of producing crops of commercial timber.

(f) Secretary. -- "Secretary" means the Secretary of Natural Resources.

(g) Woodland Incentives Fund. -- "Mel Noland Woodland Incentives Fund" means the special fund established in the State Treasury under § 5-307 of this subtitle.

HISTORY: 1986, ch. 620; 2011, ch. 330.