The General Assembly declares that flood prevention, conservation, sediment or erosion protection, and prevention of urban development within the Watershed is a public benefit and conducive to the public health, safety, and welfare.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 13 - Patuxent River Watershed
Section 8-1302 - Legislative Findings
Section 8-1303 - Authority of County Governing Bodies or Designated Agencies to Create
Section 8-1304 - Authority of Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Section 8-1305 - Adopting, Amending, or Extending Watershed Plan
Section 8-1306 - Adopting Part or Parts of Plan; Procedure for Adopting Entire Plan or Part of Plan
Section 8-1307 - Acquisition, Improvement, and Development of Land or Other Property Within Area
Section 8-1309 - Acquisition of Lands Outside Area of Plan
Section 8-1311 - Leases and Contracts of Acquired Land
Section 8-1312 - Sale, Conveyance, Transfer, Lease, or Exchange of Unnecessary Acquired Lands
Section 8-1313 - Regulations for Use of Acquired Land
Section 8-1316 - Agreements Between Secretary and County or Designated Agency