Maryland § 2-501.1
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 2-501.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-501.1.
(a) It is the intent of the Maryland General Assembly to preserve agricultural land and woodland in order to:
(1) Provide sources of agricultural products within the State for the citizens of the State;
(2) Control the urban expansion which is consuming the agricultural land and woodland of the State;
(3) Curb the spread of urban blight and deterioration; and
(4) Protect agricultural land and woodland as open–space land.
(b) With respect to woodland preservation under this subtitle, the General Assembly encourages that fair consideration be given to the retention of forest lands that are working landscapes as defined under § 5–101 of the Natural Resources Article.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 2-501.1
What does Maryland Code § 2-501.1 cover?
Section 2-501.1 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.
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