# Real Property (GRP)

## Title 13. Land Patents

### Subtitle 2. Administration of Title

#### Section 13-202

In administering this title:

(1) The Commissioner shall:

  (i) Determine whether a patent may be issued under this title; and

  (ii) Adopt a seal for land patent proceedings; and

(2) The Commissioner may:

  (i) Administer oaths and affirmations in land patent proceedings; and

  (ii) Do anything else necessary to carry out the provisions of this title.

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