Maryland § 17-403

§ 17-403.

    (a)    (1)    The Commission has received property as a gift under the last will of Violet Blair Janin to establish a public park in memory of Jesup Blair.

        (2)    The property received under paragraph (1) of this subsection is the portion of the farm, “The Moorings”, from the trees fronting on Georgia Avenue and Blair Road, including all improvements.

        (3)    In accordance with the conditions set forth in the will, the Commission shall:

            (i)    make ample provision for the maintenance of the property as a public park;

            (ii)    unless it is absolutely necessary to remove trees in connection with the laying out of the public park, preserve all of the trees on the property; and

            (iii)    replace any trees on the property that are destroyed or die.

    (b)    The Commission may possess, manage, control, and maintain the property as a public park and memorial to Jesup Blair by:

        (1)    preserving trees on the property;

        (2)    maintaining good order in the public park;

        (3)    building and maintaining roads, buildings, and conveniences as necessary or advisable;

        (4)    replacing trees that die or are destroyed; and

        (5)    taking other actions necessary to maintain the public park in good condition and carry out the purposes of the gift.

    (c)    The Commission shall make yearly expenditures from the general revenues of the Commission received under this division to pay the cost of the maintenance, development, and use of the public park as necessary to accomplish the purposes of this division.