Sec. 14.29.06.02. Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Act” means Financial Institutions Article, §§13-1101-13-1124, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Authority.

(3) “Authority” means the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority established by the Act.

(4) “Certified heritage area” means a recognized heritage area that has been designated a certified heritage area in accordance with the Act and COMAR 14.29.02.

(5) Decision of the Authority.

(a) “Decision of the Authority” means a decision, action, or exercise of statutory authority by the Authority and includes an exercise of authority by the Authority that is permitted, required, or contemplated under the Act.

(b) “Decision of the Authority” does not include a determination by the Authority:

(i) Under the Act or COMAR 14.29.01 regarding designation or an application for designation of a heritage area as a recognized heritage area;

(ii) Under the Act or COMAR 14.29.02 regarding review and approval of a management plan or designation or an application for designation of a recognized heritage area as a certified heritage area;

(iii) Under the Act or COMAR 14.29.03 related to review and approval of grant applications;

(iv) Under the Act or COMAR 14.29.04 related to review and approval of loan applications; or

(v) Related to enforcement of the terms of a grant, loan, or other financing.

(6) “Petition” means a petition filed under Regulation .03 of this chapter concerning a decision of the Authority.

(7) “Petitioner” means a person or entity that files a petition under Regulation .03 of this chapter concerning a decision of the Authority.