The Secretary may review, as to its suitability for preservation as State wildlands, any area under his jurisdiction which he deems worthy of consideration for protection as State wildland. He shall report his findings to the Governor. The Governor shall advise the General Assembly of his recommendations with respect to the designation as State “wildland” or reclassification of each area on which a review has been completed and submit maps and a definition of boundaries. Each recommendation of the Governor for designation as “wildland” becomes effective only if provided by an act of the General Assembly. Nothing contained in this title limits the Governor in proposing, as part of his recommendations to the General Assembly, the alteration of boundaries of proposed State wildland areas or recommending the addition of any contiguous area of State lands predominately of wildland value.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 12 - Wildland and Open Areas
Section 5-1203 - Declaration of Policy; Establishment of State Wildlands Preservation System
Section 5-1204 - Jurisdiction of Unit Over Areas Continued; Limitation Upon Appropriations
Section 5-1208 - Notice and Hearings as to Designations
Section 5-1209 - Adjustment of Boundaries by Notice, Hearing and Legislative Action
Section 5-1212 - Restrictions on Certain Uses
Section 5-1212.1 - Areas Open to Activities Prior to Wildlands Designation
Section 5-1213 - When Motorboats Permitted; Control of Fire, Insects, and Disease
Section 5-1213.1 - Measures to Protect Nearby Private Land
Section 5-1214 - Development of Resources and Facilities
Section 5-1215 - Access Rights of Owners of Surrounded Areas
Section 5-1218 - Private Property Not to Be Acquired Without Consent of Owner