Maryland Code, Tax-Property § 9-220

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

(2) “Conservation land” means real property that is:

(3) “Land trust” means a qualified conservation organization as defined in § 3-2A-01 of the Natural Resources Article.

(1) to assist in the preservation of a natural area;

(2) for the environmental education of the public;

(3) generally to promote conservation;

(4) for the maintenance of:

(5) to conserve agricultural land and to promote continued agricultural use of the land.

(1) the amount and duration of the property tax credit under this section; and

(2) any other provision necessary to carry out the property tax credit under this section.

(1) be certified by the Maryland Environmental Trust to be a land trust in good standing and to have a cooperative agreement in effect; and

(2) obtain a written certification every 5 years beginning July 1, 1998, or as scheduled by the Maryland Environmental Trust.