# Natural Resources (GNR)

## Title 5. Forests and Parks

### Subtitle 12. Wildland and Open Areas

#### Section 5-1216

Subject to the appropriation of funds by the legislature, the Secretary may acquire privately owned land within the perimeter of any area designated by Part II of this subtitle as wildlands if the owner concurs in the acquisition.

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