§ 33 §476 — Definitions

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
1.
Conservation easement.
"Conservation easement" means a nonpossessory interest of a holder in real property imposing limitations or affirmative obligations the purposes of which include retaining or protecting natural, scenic or open space values of real property; assuring its availability for agricultural, forest, recreational or open space use; protecting natural resources; or maintaining or enhancing air or water quality of real property.
2.
Holder.
"Holder" means:
3.
Real property.
"Real property" includes without limitation surface waters.
4.
Third-party right of enforcement.
"Third-party right of enforcement" means a right provided in a conservation easement to enforce any of its terms granted to a governmental body, nonprofit corporation or charitable trust, which, although eligible to be a holder, is not a holder.

Legislative History

PL 1985, c. 395, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 412, §1 (AMD).