(a) The Administration may acquire for this State, by condemnation under Title 12 of the Real Property Article or by lease, agreement, gift, grant, purchase, or otherwise, any private property for any public purpose that it considers necessary or desirable to perform the duties imposed by this title or for any other purpose authorized under this title.
(b) On behalf of and at the request of the Administration, the State Roads Commission may exercise the authority vested in it by Article III, § 40B of the Maryland Constitution and acquire for this State, by condemnation under Part III or Part IV of this subtitle, any private property for any highway purpose.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property
Part I - Definitions; General Provisions
Section 8-302 - General Power to Acquire Private Property
Section 8-303 - Transfers Between State and Political Subdivision
Section 8-304 - Change of Status of State Highways and County Roads
Section 8-305 - Acquisitions of Property
Section 8-306 - Taxes on Property Acquired
Section 8-307 - Assessments by Special Tax District on Property Acquired
Section 8-308 - Private Use of Acquired Land