# Real Property (GRP)

## Title 13. Land Patents

### Subtitle 4. Objections, Hearings, and Determination

#### Section 13-410

(a)

  (1) If the proceeding is heard by the Commissioner under Sec. 13-406 of this subtitle, the final judgment of the Commissioner may be appealed as provided by the Administrative Procedure Act.

  (2) If the proceeding is referred to the circuit court for declaratory relief under Sec. 13-407 of this subtitle, the final judgment of the court may be appealed as provided in Sec. 3-408.1 of the Courts Article.

(b)

  (1) On appeal, the purchase price for any vacant land may be contested only:

    (i) By the applicant; or

    (ii) If the Commissioner or the court, as the case may be, establishes a purchase price under Sec. 13-313(c)(2) of this title at an amount less than that established by the assessors under Sec. 13-313(c)(1) of this title, by the State.

  (2) If the purchase price for vacant land is contested on appeal, the court hearing the appeal may set the purchase price at any amount, not exceeding that established by the assessors under Sec. 13-313(c)(1) of this title, that the court, based on the record before it, determines to be the proper assessed value of the land.

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