Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1304
This is the official text of Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-1304, part of Maryland’s Code, Natural Resources — governs parks, wildlife, and natural resource management.
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§8–1304.
Official statutory text
(a) The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission shall have and exercise the authority granted by the provisions of this subtitle to the appropriate county governing body or its duly designated agency to the extent it pertains to:
(1) Adopting the Watershed plan;
(2) Acquisition, improvement, maintenance and operation of lands and other property for the purposes stated in this subtitle; and
(3) Adopting regulations affecting the lands and property and leasing, contracting, and permit authority granted under this subtitle.
(b) This power and authority is in addition to that which is stated in Division II of the Land Use Article.
(1) Adopting the Watershed plan;
(2) Acquisition, improvement, maintenance and operation of lands and other property for the purposes stated in this subtitle; and
(3) Adopting regulations affecting the lands and property and leasing, contracting, and permit authority granted under this subtitle.
(b) This power and authority is in addition to that which is stated in Division II of the Land Use Article.
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