Maryland Statutes
Part III - Land Acquisition
Section 4-416 - Independent Appraisals for Real Property

(a)    Except for real property that is acquired by gift, before any real property is acquired from a private owner, the Board of Public Works shall obtain two independent appraisals of the property.
    (b)    The Board of Public Works shall adopt regulations, in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article, to carry out this section.