§5–2601.

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

    (b)    “Commission” means the Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission.

    (c)    “Institution of higher education” means an educational institution in the State that:

        (1)    by law or charter:

            (i)    is a public or nonprofit educational institution; and

            (ii)    is authorized to provide:

                1.    a program of education beyond the high school level and award a bachelor’s or advanced degree; or

                2.    a program of 2 or more years’ duration that is accepted for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree; and

        (2)    meets the standards and regulations that the Maryland Higher Education Commission prescribes and is authorized to issue a certificate, diploma, or degree under Title 12 of the Education Article.

    (d)    “Zone” means an aerospace and technology zone designated under § 5–2607 of this subtitle.