Section 8-1312 – Sale, Conveyance, Transfer, Lease, or Exchange of Unnecessary Acquired Lands
The appropriate county governing body or its duly designated agency, with the approval of the Department, may sell, convey, transfer, lease, or exchange any land acquired under this subtitle deemed unnecessary for the purposes of this subtitle.
Section 8-1313 – Regulations for Use of Acquired Land
The appropriate county governing body or its duly designated agency may adopt regulations for use of land or other property acquired under the provisions of this subtitle. A copy of the regulations shall be posted on the land or other property to which they apply. Following their adoption, the regulations shall be published at least […]
Section 8-1314 – Application by Counties for Program Open Space Grants; Annual Budget Request of Department; Matching Funds
(a) To acquire land and other property shown or recommended on the Watershed plan, the appropriate county governing body or its duly designated agency may apply to the Department for a grant from the local projects share of Program Open Space as provided in Title 5 of this article. The application shall conform to the requirements […]
Section 8-1315 – Cooperation of Department With Appropriate County Governing Body or Designated Agency; Secretary’s Approval to Be Placed on Maps and Plans
The Department shall cooperate with the appropriate county governing body or its duly designated agency to formulate, adopt, amend, extend, or add to the Watershed plan in each affected county. The approval of the Secretary shall be placed on every map, plan, or descriptive matter which forms a part of the plan.
Section 8-1316 – Agreements Between Secretary and County or Designated Agency
The Secretary may enter into agreements with any respective county affected or its duly designated agency to acquire land or other property to accomplish the purposes of this subtitle. The Secretary may obligate the Department to reimburse the county up to 50% for the cost of the land or other property, plus 50% for the […]
Section 8-1317 – Annual Acquisition Program
The appropriate county governing body or its duly designated agency shall prepare an annual program for acquisition of land or other property within the area affected by the Watershed plan, showing total acreage proposed for purchase during the coming fiscal year, for the purposes of this subtitle, together with estimated costs of the annual program.
Section 8-1318 – Acquisitions by County Governing Body or Designated Agency in Anticipation of Matching Money by Department
The appropriate county governing body or its duly designated agency may acquire land or other property in anticipation of matching money of the Department, when, in the sole discretion of the appropriate county governing body or its duly designated agency, acquisition of the land is deemed immediately essential to safeguard and preserve the Watershed plan.
Section 8-1319 – Police Power Not Limited or Restricted
The provisions of this subtitle may not limit or restrict the State or county police power on any acquired land.
Section 8-1311 – Leases and Contracts of Acquired Land
(a) The appropriate county governing body or its duly designated agency may: (1) Lease for a term not exceeding 20 years and renew any lease for any additional term, not exceeding 20 years each, to any person, any portion of the land acquired for the purposes stated in this subtitle; and (2) Grant any privilege, permit, or enter […]
Section 8-1302 – Legislative Findings
The General Assembly declares that flood prevention, conservation, sediment or erosion protection, and prevention of urban development within the Watershed is a public benefit and conducive to the public health, safety, and welfare.