{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-natural-resources-1-106","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1–106","heading":"","body":"(a) In this article the following words have the meanings indicated.\n(b) “Active duty” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.\n(c) “Active service member” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.\n(d) “Armed forces” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.\n(e) “Informational meeting” means a meeting, open to the public, at which the applicant or the Department of Natural Resources presents information concerning a permit or certificate application. An informational meeting is not a contested case hearing nor an agency hearing under § 10–202(d) of the State Government Article.\n(f) “Public hearing” means a meeting, open to the public, at which the Department of Natural Resources receives oral and written comments concerning a decision to issue or deny a permit or certificate. A public hearing is not a contested case hearing nor an agency hearing under § 10–202(d) of the State Government Article.\n(g) “Service member” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.\n(h) “Uniformed services” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.\n(i) “Veteran” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.","path":["Article - Natural Resources"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gnr\u0026section=1-106","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T20:00:08Z","sha256":"256954bb3cab0f0896d0f74477cd722e1ca1b5a896669021629694670136126f","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-natural-resources-1-105","next":"us-md/md.-code-natural-resources-1-107"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}