Maryland § 4-415
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-415, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-415.
(a) This section does not apply to any capital expenditures by the Department of Transportation or the Maryland Transportation Authority in connection with State roads, bridges, or highways.
(b) Before execution, a contract for the acquisition of land shall be:
(1) reviewed by the Secretary of General Services; and
(2) except as provided in § 12-204 of this article, after that review, approved by the Board of Public Works.
(c) (1) This subsection does not apply to any capital expenditure by:
(i) the Maryland Aviation Administration;
(ii) the Maryland Port Administration; or
(iii) the Maryland Transit Administration.
(2) At least 40 days before the Board of Public Works may act on a land acquisition, the Division shall give written notice of a potential acquisition of land:
(i) to the governing body of the county in which the land is located; and
(ii) if the land is located within a municipal corporation, to the governing body of the municipal corporation.
(3) Within 30 days after receiving notice under this subsection, the governing body may submit written comments to the Division.
(d) The Board of Public Works shall supervise the expenditure of any money that the General Assembly appropriates for the acquisition of land.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 4-415
What does Maryland Code § 4-415 cover?
Section 4-415 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 § 4-415?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 4-415 apply to my situation?
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