# Land Use (GLU)

## Title 7. Other Development Management Tools

### Subtitle 2. Transfer of Development Rights

#### Section 7-201

A legislative body that exercises authority granted by this division may establish a program for the transfer of development rights to:

(1) encourage the preservation of natural resources; and

(2) facilitate orderly growth and development in the State in conjunction with programs for preservation of open space and agricultural land and other development management programs and techniques.

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