In any proceeding for the acquisition of private property for public use by condemnation in which land or any part of it is being used for a business or farm operation, a representative of the displacing agency shall contact the owner of the business or farm operation not less than 30 days before the filing of the action and negotiate in good faith regarding a plan under which the business or farm operation may be relocated.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Relocation and Assistance
Section 12-202 - Additional Compensation to Owner-Occupant
Section 12-203 - Additional Compensation to Owner-Occupant -- Limitation on Payment
Section 12-204 - Additional Payments to Tenants and Certain Other Occupants; Other Remedies
Section 12-205 - Moving and Relocation Expenses
Section 12-205.1 - Negotiation for Relocation Plan
Section 12-206 - Advisory Services
Section 12-207 - Real Property Acquisition Policies
Section 12-208 - Buildings, Structures, and Improvements on Acquired Real Property
Section 12-209 - Expenses Incidental to Transfer to a Public Agency
Section 12-210 - Rules, Regulations, and Procedures