Maryland Code, Natural Resources § 1-404

(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Administrator” means the final authority in the decision making process for accepting land into a land conservation program in the Department of Natural Resources.

(3) “Conservation easement” means an easement held or co-held by the Department of Natural Resources or the Maryland Environmental Trust.

(4) “Land conservation program” includes the Maryland Environmental Trust, Program Open Space, and the Rural Legacy Program.

(5) “Project” means an acquisition or development project under Program Open Space, in accordance with Title 5, Subtitle 9 of this article.

(6) “Protected land” means land that is protected by a land conservation program.

(7) “Rural Legacy Area” has the meaning stated in § 5-9A-02 of this article.

(1) Subject to a conservation easement within a designated Rural Legacy Area;

(2) Subject to a conservation easement held by the Maryland Environmental Trust; or

(3) Subject to a conservation easement funded under Program Open Space.

(1) A subdivision plat or plan;

(2) A residential building permit; or

(3) Any other nonagricultural use or activity, including an access road.