Sec. 16.04.01.02. Definitions

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

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Acquire" means to purchase or otherwise obtain ownership of all or part of a building or other property for use as a juvenile facility.

(2) "Act" or "Juvenile Services Facilities Capital Program" means Human Services Article, §9-401 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland.

(3) "Construct" means to construct a new building or an addition to an existing building for use as a facility.

(4) "Convert" means to transform all or part of a building or other property for use as a facility.

(5) "Equip" means to acquire essential fixed or movable equipment and furnishings that have an expected useful life of at least 15 years.

(6) "Facility" has the meaning stated in Human Services Article, §9-401, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(7) "Renovate" means to restore, improve, or modernize all or part of an existing or proposed facility and bring it into compliance with federal, State, and local standards, codes, and requirements, so that it may retain or acquire a license to provide treatment or services or to increase the number of youths the facility serves.

(8) "State grant" means a grant provided under the Act.