# Agriculture (GAG)

## Title 2. Department of Agriculture

### Subtitle 5. Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation

#### Section 2-513.1

(a) This section applies only to applications affecting land encumbered by a deed of easement created under this subtitle.

(b) If the Foundation has not authorized approval of the application, a county may deny an application for:

  (1) A subdivision plat or plan;

  (2) A building permit, except for:

    (i) Improvements or accessories to an existing residence; or

    (ii) A farm building or structure;

  (3) A nonagricultural conditional use or special exception; or

  (4) Any other nonagricultural use or activity.

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Md. Code Ann., Agric. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)