Md. Code, Natural Resources § 5-1502
This is the official text of Md. Code, Natural Resources § 5-1502, part of Maryland’s Code, Natural Resources — governs parks, wildlife, and natural resource management.
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§5–1502.
Official statutory text
The purposes of the Heritage Conservation Fund are for the State to acquire conservation easements or a fee simple or other interests in:
(1) Forestlands;
(2) Unique ecological areas of the State;
(3) Any area characterized by significant natural scenic beauty;
(4) Tidal or nontidal wetlands;
(5) Lands in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, as defined under § 8–1807 of this article;
(6) Any land designated as a unique ecological area under the Natural Heritage Program in the Department;
(7) Any wilderness area that remains relatively undisturbed by human encroachment;
(8) Lands supporting rare, threatened, or endangered plants or animals;
(9) Lands that support diverse ecological communities of plants or animals;
(10) Any land whose conversion to development would significantly affect water quality or unique natural habitat;
(11) Natural areas that have been designated by the State or submitted by a county for designation as areas of critical State concern under § 5–611 of the State Finance and Procurement Article; and
(12) Lands that can be used by the general public for hunting.
(1) Forestlands;
(2) Unique ecological areas of the State;
(3) Any area characterized by significant natural scenic beauty;
(4) Tidal or nontidal wetlands;
(5) Lands in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, as defined under § 8–1807 of this article;
(6) Any land designated as a unique ecological area under the Natural Heritage Program in the Department;
(7) Any wilderness area that remains relatively undisturbed by human encroachment;
(8) Lands supporting rare, threatened, or endangered plants or animals;
(9) Lands that support diverse ecological communities of plants or animals;
(10) Any land whose conversion to development would significantly affect water quality or unique natural habitat;
(11) Natural areas that have been designated by the State or submitted by a county for designation as areas of critical State concern under § 5–611 of the State Finance and Procurement Article; and
(12) Lands that can be used by the general public for hunting.
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