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§ 5-1504. Duties of Department in managing land or interests in land

West's Annotated Code of MarylandNatural ResourcesEffective: March 27, 2019

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Natural Resources
Title 5. Forests and Parks (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 15. Heritage Conservation Fund (Refs & Annos)
Effective: March 27, 2019
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 5-1504
§ 5-1504. Duties of Department in managing land or interests in land
Currentness
In general
(a) The Department shall manage land or interests in land acquired under this subtitle to ensure:
(1) The continued existence of any unique ecological features;
(2) The continued survival of any rare, threatened, or endangered plant or animal;
(3) The protection of forestlands and wetlands, although timber harvesting may be allowed under an approved forest conservation plan; and
(4) The protection of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries and of water quality anywhere in the State.
Recreational activities permitted
(b) To the extent compatible with the management requirements of subsection (a) of this section, the Department may permit recreational opportunities, including access to the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries:
(1) Where feasible; and
(2) Where the recreation will not adversely affect the natural state of the land.

Credits

Added by Acts 1986, c. 847, § 1, eff. July 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 2019, c. 8, § 1, eff. March 27, 2019.
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 5-1504, MD NAT RES § 5-1504
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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