# General Provisions (GGP)

## Title 6. United States

### Subtitle 1. Acquisition of Land by United States

#### Section 6-102

(a) In this section, "navigational aid" means a beacon, lighthouse, or other aid to navigation.

(b) This subtitle does not authorize the acquisition of more than 5 acres to be used for a navigational aid.

(c) If land that is needed for a navigational aid is under navigable waters and the United States submits to the Governor an application that describes the site, the Governor may:

  (1) cede jurisdiction over the land; and

  (2) convey any title that the State holds in the land.

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