Section 2-1601 - Definitions(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.(b)(1) "Agricultural building" means a structure that is used primarily to cultivate, manufacture, process, or produce agricultural crops, raw materials, products, or commodities.(2) "Agricultural building" includes a greenhouse.(c) "Building" has the meaning stated in the International Building Code.(d) "Commercial building" means a building that is subject to the commercial provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code.(e)(1) "Covered building" means a building that: (i)1. Is a commercial or multifamily residential building in the State; or2. Is owned by the State; and(ii) Has a gross floor area of 35,000 square feet or more, excluding the parking garage area.(2) "Covered building" does not include:(i) A building designated as a historic property under federal, State, or local law;(ii) A public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school building;(iii) A manufacturing building; or(iv) An agricultural building.(f) "Direct greenhouse gas emissions" means greenhouse gas emissions produced on-site by covered buildings.(g) "District energy" means thermal energy generated at one or more central facilities that produce hot water, steam, or chilled water that then flows through a network of insulated underground pipes to provide hot water, space heating, air conditioning, or chilled water to nearby buildings.Added by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 38, Sec. 4, eff. 6/1/2022.