Maryland Code, LOCAL GOVERNMENT 5-301

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.

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

(b) “Private community” means:

(1) a community governed by a homeowners association, as defined under the Maryland Homeowners Association Act;

(2) a condominium, as defined under the Maryland Condominium Act; or

(3) a cooperative housing corporation, as defined under the Maryland Cooperative Housing Corporation Act.

(1) removing snow, ice, or other obstructions from roadways;

(2) lighting roadways and maintaining the lighting equipment;

(3) collecting leaves, recyclable materials, or garbage along roadways; or

(4) maintaining roadways.

(d) “Roadway” means a paved surface that provides vehicular access or is designated for parking.