Section 5-1212.1 – Areas Open to Activities Prior to Wildlands Designation
Any area which was open to hunting, fishing, or trapping prior to wildlands designation shall continue to be available for those activities subject to the laws, regulations, and administrative policies of the Department.
Section 5-1213 – When Motorboats Permitted; Control of Fire, Insects, and Disease
Within wildland areas designated by Part II of this subtitle, the use of motorboats, where they have already become established, may continue subject to any restrictions the Secretary deems desirable. In addition, necessary measures may be taken to control fires, insects, and diseases, subject to conditions the Secretary deems desirable. These regulations shall be adopted […]
Section 5-1213.1 – Measures to Protect Nearby Private Land
In addition to any measures taken under § 5-1213 of this subtitle, in order to protect privately owned land adjoining or located in close proximity to a State wildland, each unit administering the designated wildland area shall: (1) Maintain fire access roads located within the wildland area in a passable condition as determined by the Department; […]
Section 5-1201 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) In this subtitle, “open space” or “open area” means any space or area characterized by great natural scenic beauty, or whose existing openness, natural condition, and present state of use, if retained, would enhance the present or potential value of abutting or surrounding urban development, […]
Section 5-1214 – Development of Resources and Facilities
Within State wildland areas designated under Part II of this subtitle, the Governor, within a specific area and in accordance with the regulations he deems desirable, may authorize prospecting for water resources, and recommend the establishment and maintenance of reservoirs, water conservation works, power projects, transmission lines, and other facilities needed in the public interest, […]
Section 5-1202 – Acquisition of Interests in Real Property for Preservation of Open Spaces and Open Areas
(a) Acquisition of interests or rights in real property for preservation of open spaces and areas constitutes a public purpose for which public funds may be expended or advanced. Any county, city, the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, and the Department may acquire, by purchase, any intervivos or testamentary gift, or lease, the fee or […]
Section 5-1215 – Access Rights of Owners of Surrounded Areas
If privately owned land is surrounded completely by areas designated by Part II of this subtitle as State wildland, the private owner and his successor in interest has the rights necessary to assure adequate access to the privately owned land, or the privately owned land may be exchanged for State-owned land in the same county […]
Section 5-1202.1 – Hart-Miller-Pleasure Island Chain — Declared an Open Area
For purposes of this subtitle, the Hart-Miller-Pleasure Island chain in Baltimore County is an open area.
Section 5-1216 – Secretary Authorized to Acquire Privately Owned Land Within Perimeter of Designated Area
Subject to the appropriation of funds by the legislature, the Secretary may acquire privately owned land within the perimeter of any area designated by Part II of this subtitle as wildlands if the owner concurs in the acquisition.
Section 5-1202.2 – Hart-Miller-Pleasure Island Chain — State to Grant Easement
(a) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (1) “Grantee in interest” means the Maryland Environmental Trust. (2) “Spoil”, “Baltimore County tributary spoil”, “redeposit”, and “Baltimore Harbor” have the meanings indicated in § 5-1101(a) of the Environment Article. (b) Within 15 days after July 1, 1981 the State shall grant an easement to the Hart-Miller-Pleasure Island […]