Maryland Code, ENVIRONMENT 9-11A-08

Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
state: means :

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

(2) the District of Columbia. See

(a) A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum.

(b) The Board shall determine the times and places of its meetings.

(c) Each member of the Board is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(d) The Board may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.