Md. Code, Land Use § 7-201
This is the official text of Md. Code, Land Use § 7-201, part of Maryland’s Code, Land Use — governs zoning and land use planning.
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§7–201.
Official statutory text
A legislative body that exercises authority granted by this division may establish a program for the transfer of development rights to:
(1) encourage the preservation of natural resources; and
(2) facilitate orderly growth and development in the State in conjunction with programs for preservation of open space and agricultural land and other development management programs and techniques.
(1) encourage the preservation of natural resources; and
(2) facilitate orderly growth and development in the State in conjunction with programs for preservation of open space and agricultural land and other development management programs and techniques.
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