Md. Code, Natural Resources § 5-1209
This is the official text of Md. Code, Natural Resources § 5-1209, part of Maryland’s Code, Natural Resources — governs parks, wildlife, and natural resource management.
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§5–1209.
Official statutory text
Any modification or adjustment of the boundaries of any State wildlands area shall be recommended by the Secretary after public notice of the proposal and public hearing as provided in § 5–1208 of this subtitle. The proposed modification or adjustment shall then be recommended with map and any description to the Governor. The Governor shall advise the General Assembly of his recommendations with respect to any modification or adjustment. Any recommendation shall become effective only by act of the General Assembly.
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