Md. Code, Environment § 15–1101

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

(b) “Board” means Board of Public Works.

(c) “Department” means the Department of the Environment.

(d) “Land” means real property, including improvements, rights–of–way, water, riparian or other vested rights, easements, privileges, and any other estate or interest in real property.