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Maryland Code, Natural Resources § 5-9D-04

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)(1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, land acquired by a grant awarded under the Program may not be converted from outdoor public recreation or open space to any other use without the prior written approval of:

(i) The Secretary;

(ii) The Secretary of Budget and Management; and

(iii) The Secretary of Planning.

(2) A conversion of land under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be approved only after the grant recipient replaces the land being converted with land that has:

(i) An area that is at least equivalent in size with the land being converted;

(ii) A recreation or open space value equivalent with that of the land being converted; and

(iii) An appraised value equivalent to or greater than that of the land being converted.

(b) Land developed or improved by a grant awarded under the Program must be operated and maintained for public use by the grant recipient for at least 15 years from the project completion date.

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