Maryland § 1-809
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 1-809, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-809.
(a) An environmental covenant may be amended or terminated by consent only if the amendment or termination is signed by:
(1) The Agency;
(2) Unless waived by the Agency, the current owner of the fee simple of the real property subject to the covenant;
(3) Each person that originally signed the covenant, unless:
(i) The person waived in a signed record the right to consent; or
(ii) A court finds that the person no longer exists or cannot be located or identified with the exercise of reasonable diligence; and
(4) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d)(2) of this section, the holder.
(b) If an interest in real property is subject to an environmental covenant, the interest is not affected by an amendment of the covenant unless the current owner of the interest consents to the amendment or has waived in a signed record the right to consent to amendments.
(c) Except for an assignment undertaken in accordance with a governmental reorganization, assignment of an environmental covenant to a new holder shall be considered to be an amendment of the covenant.
(d) Except as otherwise provided in an environmental covenant:
(1) A holder may not assign its interest without consent of the other parties; and
(2) A holder may be removed and replaced by agreement of the other parties specified in subsection (a) of this section.
(e) A court of competent jurisdiction may fill a vacancy in the position of holder.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 1-809
What does Maryland Code § 1-809 cover?
Section 1-809 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 1-809?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 1-809" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 1-809 apply to my situation?
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