Md. Code, Local Government § 1-607
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 1-607, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§1–607.
Official statutory text
(a) The governing body of a county or municipality may establish and maintain any property owned or leased by the county or municipality for use as a park or recreational facility.
(b) In accordance with applicable law, and subject to subsection (c) of this section, the governing body of a county or municipality may acquire or lease any property inside or outside its corporate limits for use as a park or recreational facility.
(c) This subtitle does not grant or restrict the power of condemnation.
(b) In accordance with applicable law, and subject to subsection (c) of this section, the governing body of a county or municipality may acquire or lease any property inside or outside its corporate limits for use as a park or recreational facility.
(c) This subtitle does not grant or restrict the power of condemnation.
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