(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State or any of its instrumentalities or political subdivisions shall file an action to acquire private property for public use by condemnation within 4 years of the date of the specific administrative or legislative authorization to acquire the property.
(b) If an action for condemnation is not filed within 4 years of the date described in subsection (a) of this section, the State or any of its instrumentalities or political subdivisions may not proceed with condemnation until it first obtains a new authorization to acquire the property.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 12-101 - Application of Title
Section 12-102 - When Property Deemed to Be Taken
Section 12-103 - Time Value Determined
Section 12-104 - Damages to Be Awarded
Section 12-105 - Fair Market Value; Assessed Value
Section 12-105.1 - Condemnation Action to Acquire Private Property
Section 12-106 - Costs; Interest on Award; Removal of Property From Tax Rolls
Section 12-108 - Payment of Judgment and Costs; Title Acquired
Section 12-109 - Abandonment of Condemnation Proceeding
Section 12-110 - Payment and Adjustment of Taxes
Section 12-112 - Allowance for Removal of Personal Property, Dead Body, Grave Marker, or Monument