# Natural Resources (GNR)

## Title 5. Forests and Parks

### Subtitle 9D. Greenspace Equity Program

#### Section 5-9D-04

(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.

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