# Natural Resources (GNR)

## Title 5. Forests and Parks

### Subtitle 12. Wildland and Open Areas

#### Section 5-1213.1

In addition to any measures taken under Sec. 5-1213 of this subtitle, in order to protect privately owned land adjoining or located in close proximity to a State wildland, each unit administering the designated wildland area shall:

(1) Maintain fire access roads located within the wildland area in a passable condition as determined by the Department; and

(2) Take or allow immediate action, as approved by the Department, to respond to any threat resulting from insects, disease, noxious weeds, or fire.

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