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§ 5-1206. Review and recommendations of areas for wildlands

West's Annotated Code of MarylandNatural Resources

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Natural Resources
Title 5. Forests and Parks (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 12. Wildland and Open Areas (Refs & Annos)
Part II. Wildland Areas
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 5-1206
§ 5-1206. Review and recommendations of areas for wildlands
Within ten years after July 1, 1971, the Secretary shall review every roadless area of 500 contiguous acres or more in the State-owned lands under his jurisdiction on July 1, 1971. Every area of State-owned roadless islands, State wildlife refuges, and public hunting areas under his jurisdiction on July 1, 1971, shall be reported to the Governor together with the Secretary's recommendation as to the suitability or nonsuitability of each area or island for preservation as a wildland. The Governor shall advise the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Delegates of his recommendation with respect to the designation as wildland of each area or island on which review has been completed, and submit a map, and a definition of its boundaries. The advice shall be given with respect to not less than one third of the areas and islands to be reviewed under this subsection by July 1, 1974, not less than two thirds by July 1, 1978, and the remainder by July 1, 1981. A recommendation of the Governor for designation as wildland becomes effective only if provided by an act of the General Assembly. Nothing contained in this title may be construed, by implication or otherwise, to lessen the present statutory authority of the Secretary with respect to maintenance of roadless areas under his jurisdiction.

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Added by Acts 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 4, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.
Formerly Art. 66C, § 345B.
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 5-1206, MD NAT RES § 5-1206
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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