Md. Code, Transportation § 8-318
This is the official text of Md. Code, Transportation § 8-318, part of Maryland’s Code, Transportation — governs vehicles, drivers, and roadways.
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§8–318.
Official statutory text
(a) If property is to be condemned under this subtitle for a highway purpose, the Administration shall request the Commission to condemn the necessary property under this part. However, if the Commission considers the procedures of this part inappropriate, the property may be condemned by the Commission under Part IV of this subtitle or by the Administration under Title 12 of the Real Property Article.
(b) Except as provided in this part, condemnation proceedings under this part shall follow the procedures set forth in Title 12 of the Real Property Article and the Maryland Rules.
(b) Except as provided in this part, condemnation proceedings under this part shall follow the procedures set forth in Title 12 of the Real Property Article and the Maryland Rules.
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