Maryland § 4-403
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-403, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-403.
(a) If the Department considers it in the State’s best interest and the Governor consents, it may exchange any area of water or land or part it owns, together with any improvement on it, for any privately owned area of water or land equal to or greater in value than the area of water or land the Department exchanges and adapts for fish refuge and management. Also, the Department may sell any area of water or land or part it owns to the person who offers the highest price.
(b) The Department may use the acquired area of water or land as a State park.
(c) The Attorney General shall prepare any deed necessary to complete the exchange or sale of the area of water or land. The Secretary shall execute the deed. The proceeds of any sale shall be deposited with the State Comptroller and placed to the credit of the State Fisheries Management and Protection Fund.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 4-403
What does Maryland Code § 4-403 cover?
Section 4-403 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 § 4-403?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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