Terms Used In Maryland Code, ENVIRONMENT 9-801

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • state: means :

    (1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

    (2) the District of Columbia. See
(a) In this subtitle, the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Development” means:

(1) Planning;

(2) Acquisition by gift, purchase, lease, or eminent domain;

(3) Construction;

(4) Reconstruction;

(5) Improvement; or

(6) Extension.

(c) “Governing body” includes any body or board that is in charge of the finances of a municipality.

(d) “Municipality” means any municipal corporation of this State.

(e) “Resolution” means any resolution or ordinance adopted by any governing body.

(f) “Revenue” includes, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) The revenue currently derived from any existing sewerage facility that is being developed; and

(2) The revenue to be derived from any subsequent developments to the sewerage facility.

(g) “Sewerage facility” means all or any part of any plant, property, works, system, or facility that is used or useful in connection with the collection, treatment, or disposal of sewage, waste, garbage, or stormwater.