§ 5–9D-04
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. § 5-9D-04 (2026)
Title 5. Forests and Parks
Subtitle 9D. Greenspace Equity Program
§ 5–9D-04LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, land acquired by a grant awarded under the Program may not be converted from outdoor public recreation or open space to any other use without the prior written approval of:
(i)
The Secretary;
(ii)
The Secretary of Budget and Management; and
(iii)
The Secretary of Planning.
(2)
A conversion of land under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be approved only after the grant recipient replaces the land being converted with land that has:
(i)
An area that is at least equivalent in size with the land being converted;
(ii)
A recreation or open space value equivalent with that of the land being converted; and
(iii)
An appraised value equivalent to or greater than that of the land being converted.
(b)
Land developed or improved by a grant awarded under the Program must be operated and maintained for public use by the grant recipient for at least 15 years from the project completion date.