Maryland § 5-405
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-405, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-405.
(a) With the approval of the Secretary, the Administration may acquire, by gift, purchase, lease, condemnation, or otherwise, any property, including any easement in airport hazards or in land outside the boundaries of an airport or airport site, for the purposes of establishing or operating an airport, airport facility, or air navigation facility, if the acquisition is necessary:
(1) To permit the safe and efficient operation of an airport;
(2) To permit the removal, elimination, obstruction-marking, or obstruction-lighting of airport hazards; or
(3) To prevent the establishment of airport hazards.
(b) The Administration may acquire, in like manner, any existing airport, airport facility, or air navigation facility. However, it may not acquire any airport, airport facility, or air navigation facility owned or controlled by a political subdivision of this or any other state without the consent of the political subdivision.
(c) Any condemnation proceedings under this section shall be instituted and maintained in the name of this State and conducted under Title 12 of the Real Property Article.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-405
What does Maryland Code § 5-405 cover?
Section 5-405 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 § 5-405?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 5-405" (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 § 5-405 apply to my situation?
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