Within State wildland areas designated under Part II of this subtitle, the Governor, within a specific area and in accordance with the regulations he deems desirable, may authorize prospecting for water resources, and recommend the establishment and maintenance of reservoirs, water conservation works, power projects, transmission lines, and other facilities needed in the public interest, including road construction and maintenance essential to the development and use of specified areas, upon his determination that the use in the specific area will better serve the interests of the State and its people than will its denial. The recommendations shall be made after public notice of a proposal and a public hearing as provided for in § 5–1208 of this subtitle. The proposed development shall become effective only by act of the General Assembly.
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