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MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part I - General Provisions|Section 5A-301 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Director” means the Director of the Maryland Historical Trust.    (c)    “Financial assistance” means action by the State or a State unit to award grants, loans, loan guarantees, or insurance to a public or private entity to finance, wholly or partly, an undertaking.    (d)    “Governmental unit” means an agency, authority, board, commission, council, office, or other unit or instrumentality of the government of the State or of a political subdivision of the State.    (e)    (1)    “Historic property” means a district, site, building, structure, monument, or object significant to:            (i)    the prehistory or history of the State; or            (ii)    the upland and underwater archaeology, architecture, engineering, or culture of the State.        (2)    “Historic property” includes related artifacts, records, and remains.    (f)    “Nonprofit organization” means a corporation, foundation, or other legal entity, no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of a private shareholder or individual holding an interest in the entity.    (g)    “Political subdivision” means a county or municipal corporation of the State.    (h)    “Preservation” or “historic preservation” means the identification, evaluation, recordation, documentation, curation, acquisition, protection, management, rehabilitation, restoration, stabilization, maintenance, and reconstruction of a historic property.    (i)    “State Historic Preservation Officer” means the individual who administers the State Historic Preservation Program under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, 16 U.S.C. §§ 470–470mm.    (j)    “State unit” has the meaning stated in § 11–101 of the State Government Article.    (k)    “Submerged” means beneath or substantially beneath water.    (l)    “Terrestrial” means relating to land above the mean high tide line and above nontidal waters.    (m)    “Trust” means the Maryland Historical Trust.    (n)    “Undertaking” means a project that involves or may result in building construction, building alteration, or land disturbance.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part I - General Provisions|Section 5A-302 - Findings

    The General Assembly finds that:         (1)    historic properties significant to the State’s heritage are being lost or substantially altered, often inadvertently, with increasing frequency;        (2)    historic properties are a vital part of our community life and development and cannot be replaced if lost or destroyed;        (3)    it is in the public interest to preserve the State’s heritage and enrich present and future generations with the cultural, educational, inspirational, social, and economic benefits of the past;        (4)    increasing knowledge of our historic resources, establishing better means of identifying and administering them, and encouraging their preservation will assist the economic and cultural growth of the State; and        (5)    the State’s heritage has been enriched by accomplishments and contributions of the State’s private preservation organizations, and their continuing activities are in the public interest.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part I - General Provisions|Section 5A-304 - Board of Public Works -- Acquisition of Historic Landmarks

    (a)    (1)    On request by the Trust, the Board of Public Works may acquire part or all of any property that the Trust finds is a historic landmark worthy of public care and preservation.        (2)    The property may be acquired by gift or by purchase with any available money.    (b)    (1)    Under § 5A-318 of this subtitle, the Board of Public Works may select the Trust as the State unit to control and administer any property acquired.        (2)    For these purposes the Board of Public Works may transfer title to or an interest in the property to the Trust or to an appropriate governmental unit, private agency, or corporation, subject to covenants and conditions that call for the property to:            (i)    be properly maintained and controlled; and            (ii)    revert to the Board of Public Works on breach of any of these conditions or covenants.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part I - General Provisions|Section 5A-305 - Board of Public Works -- Architectural Easements in Annapolis

    (a)    (1)    To preserve the architectural and scenic integrity and beauty of the State House and other nearby real properties owned or used by the State or a State unit, the Board of Public Works may acquire architectural easements in the following areas in the City of Annapolis:            (i)    around State Circle;            (ii)    on School Street opposite the Executive Mansion; and            (iii)    on the easterly side of North Street, between State Circle and College Avenue.        (2)    The areas listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection include:            (i)    the bed of the street and outer sidewalk areas to the building line on the outer perimeter; and            (ii)    an area extending outward 50 feet from that building line.    (b)    The Board of Public Works may acquire architectural easements by purchase, gift, exchange, or condemnation under Title 12 of the Real Property Article, with any available money.    (c)    The Board of Public Works may:        (1)    agree or contract with the owner or user of real property in the specified area to prohibit the owner or user from making any structural or other physical change in the property that the Board of Public Works determines would harm the architectural and scenic integrity and beauty of the property and the specified area; and        (2)    give the owner or user cash or other consideration, including a promise not to acquire an architectural easement by condemnation over part or all of the property while the owner or user complies with the agreement or contract.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part I - General Provisions|Section 5A-306 - Effect of Subtitle

    This subtitle does not abrogate or supplant any power of the State Highway Administration.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part II - Establishment and Organization|Section 5A-309 - Definitions

    (a)    In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board” means the Board of Trustees of the Maryland Historical Trust.    (c)    “Trustee” means a member of the Board.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part II - Establishment and Organization|Section 5A-310 - Maryland Historical Trust -- in General

    (a)    There is a Maryland Historical Trust.    (b)    (1)    The Trust is an instrumentality of the State, is a body corporate, and has perpetual existence.        (2)    The General Assembly may terminate the Trust if the purposes of the Trust end.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part II - Establishment and Organization|Section 5A-311 - Purposes of Trust

    (a)    The purposes of the Trust are to:        (1)    preserve, protect, and enhance districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects of significance in the prehistory, history, upland and underwater archaeology, architecture, engineering, and culture of the State;        (2)    encourage others to do the same; and        (3)    promote interest in and study of those things listed in item (1) of this subsection.    (b)    The Trust is charitable and is intended to benefit the residents of the State.    (c)    The General Assembly may modify the Trust to carry out the purposes of the Trust.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part II - Establishment and Organization|Section 5A-312 - Board Established

    There is a Board of Trustees of the Trust.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part II - Establishment and Organization|Section 5A-313 - Membership

    (a)    (1)    The Board consists of 15 trustees.        (2)    The Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Delegates are ex officio trustees.        (3)    With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint the other 12 trustees.    (b)    (1)    The Governor may delegate any or all of the Governor’s powers or duties as trustee to a member of the Executive Department of the State.        (2)    The President of the Senate may delegate any or all of the President’s powers or duties as trustee to a member of the Senate.        (3)    The Speaker of the House of Delegates may delegate any or all of the Speaker’s powers or duties as trustee to a member of the House of Delegates.    (c)    (1)    At least two of the trustees appointed by the Governor shall have:            (i)    an advanced degree in archaeology or a closely related field; and            (ii)    experience in archaeology.        (2)    Of the trustees who qualify under paragraph (1) of this subsection:            (i)    at least one shall have experience in submerged archaeology; and            (ii)    at least one shall have experience in terrestrial archaeology.        (3)    The Secretary shall advise the Governor on the appointment of trustees qualified under paragraph (1) of this subsection after consulting with the Advisory Committee on Archaeology established under § 5A-336 of this subtitle.    (d)    (1)    The term of an appointed trustee is 4 years.        (2)    The terms of appointed trustees are staggered as required by the terms provided for trustees on October 1, 2005.        (3)    If an appointed trustee fails to serve or to complete a term, the Governor shall appoint a successor for the rest of the term.    (e)    To the extent practicable and consistent with the purposes of the Trust, trustees shall be chosen, whether by delegation or appointment, to achieve a broad geographic distribution of trustees throughout the State.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part II - Establishment and Organization|Section 5A-314 - Officers

    (a)    The Board shall elect annually a chair, a vice chair, and a treasurer from among its trustees.    (b)    The Board shall determine how its officers are to be elected.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part II - Establishment and Organization|Section 5A-315 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation

    (a)    Eight trustees are a quorum.    (b)    (1)    The Board shall meet at least twice a year at the times and places that it sets.        (2)    The Director appointed under § 5A-316 of this subtitle shall call a special meeting:            (i)    on order of the chair, on the chair’s own initiative; or            (ii)    at the request of four or more trustees.        (3)    (i)    The Director shall notify each trustee in writing of the time and place of a meeting at least 7 days before the meeting.            (ii)    The trustees may hold a meeting on less than 7 days’ notice if all trustees agree.    (c)    A trustee:        (1)    may not receive compensation for duties performed as a trustee; but        (2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-316 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part II - Establishment and Organization|Section 5A-316 - Director

    (a)    (1)    The trustees shall appoint a Director, with the approval of the Governor.        (2)    The Director is the chief administrative officer of the Trust.    (b)    The Director shall have:        (1)    knowledge in architecture, history, archaeology, or another appropriate discipline relating to historic preservation; and        (2)    experience in historic preservation or related fields.    (c)    The Director serves at the pleasure of the Board and may be removed with the concurrence of the Governor.    (d)    (1)    The Director is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.        (2)    The Director may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.    (e)    Under the direction of the Board, the Director shall perform the duties and functions that the Board prescribes.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-317 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part II - Establishment and Organization|Section 5A-317 - Legal Counsel

    On request, the Board shall receive legal counsel and services from the Attorney General to carry out the purposes of the Trust.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-319 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part II - Establishment and Organization|Section 5A-319 - Restrictions on Property Transfer, Sale, and Conveyance

    (a)    Unless the Board of Public Works approves, the Trust may not dispose of any property transferred to it by the State or purchased with State money.    (b)    The Trust may not sell, convey, assign, or lease out any historic property solely for investment.    (c)    Before selling or conveying real or personal property listed in or eligible to be listed in the Maryland Register of Historic Properties, the Trust shall:        (1)    ensure that the proposed sale or conveyance provides for the preservation or enhancement of the property;        (2)    give preference to acquisition proposals that:            (i)    are made by political subdivisions or capable private nonprofit organizations qualifying under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;            (ii)    provide for uses most compatible with the historic or architectural value of the property; and            (iii)    provide the greatest opportunity for public involvement, participation, education, and enjoyment; and        (3)    provide a 6-month option to purchase to entities that:            (i)    meet the requirements of item (2) of this subsection; and            (ii)    propose to purchase at the State-established appraised fair market value.    (d)    The reversion under a lease made by the Trust may not be redeemed at the option of the tenant unless the lease expressly provides that the reversion may be redeemed at the option of the tenant.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-320 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part II - Establishment and Organization|Section 5A-320 - Application for Change or Alteration of Property Subject to Historic Preservation

    (a)    In this section, “general repair and maintenance” means work to correct damage from deterioration or wear and tear of a property, including maintenance, reconstruction, repair, repainting, and refinishing.    (b)    If an application for the change or alteration to a property subject to a historic preservation easement held by the Trust is for general repair or maintenance of the property, the Trust shall notify the applicant of the Director’s decision on the application on or before the earlier of:        (1)    the expiration of the period of time specified in the easement documentation in which the Trust is required to notify the applicant of the Director’s decision; or        (2)    90 days after the date the application or any supplement to an application is submitted to the Trust.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-322 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part III - Historic Funds and Capital Projects|Section 5A-322 - Definitions

    (a)    In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Council” means the Maryland Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.    (c)    “Historic Register” means the Maryland Register of Historic Properties.    (d)    “Preparation costs” means the costs of studies, surveys, plans and specifications, or architectural, engineering, and other special services.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-323 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part III - Historic Funds and Capital Projects|Section 5A-323 - Identification of Historic Properties

    (a)    The Trust shall compile a Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties that consists of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and other objects of known or potential value to the prehistory, history, upland and underwater archaeology, architecture, engineering, and culture of the State.    (b)    (1)    The Trust shall compile a Historic Register to include all properties in the State that are listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places of the United States Department of the Interior.        (2)    The Trust shall adopt regulations specifying procedures and eligibility standards for including properties in the Historic Register.        (3)    The Director shall determine whether a property is eligible to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places.        (4)    (i)    The Director’s determination may be appealed to the Governor’s Consulting Committee on the National Register of Historic Places, which reviews nominations to the National Register under the National Historic Preservation Act.            (ii)    The determination of the Governor’s Consulting Committee is final.    (c)    The location and character of a historic property included in the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties or the Historic Register shall be confidential if the Director determines that disclosure would create a substantial risk of theft of the property or damage to the property or to the area where the property is located.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5A-324 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5A - Division of Historical and Cultural Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Historical Trust|Part III - Historic Funds and Capital Projects|Section 5A-324 - Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

    (a)    There is a Maryland Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.    (b)    (1)    The Council consists of seven voting members.        (2)    The ex officio members are:            (i)    the Secretary of General Services;            (ii)    the Secretary of Housing and Community Development;            (iii)    the Secretary of Planning; and            (iv)    the Secretary of Transportation.        (3)    The Governor shall appoint the other three members, of whom:            (i)    two shall be individuals with expertise in architecture, history, archaeology, or another appropriate discipline that relates to historic preservation; and            (ii)    one shall be a member of the general public.        (4)    An ex officio member may designate a deputy secretary from the member’s department to act in the member’s absence.    (c)    The Secretary of Planning serves as chair.    (d)    (1)    The term of an appointed member is 4 years.        (2)    The terms of the appointed members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Council on October 1, 2005.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.    (e)    (1)    A majority of the authorized membership of the Council is a quorum.        (2)    The Council shall set the times and places of its meetings.    (f)    A member of the Council:        (1)    may not receive compensation as a member; but        (2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.    (g)    The Director of the Trust is the secretary and staff to the Council.