(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, after the petition is filed and payment is made under § 8-323 of this subtitle:
(1) The Commission may take possession of the property to be acquired, as shown on the recorded plats;
(2) The Administration may proceed with construction without interference by the owner; and
(3) With the permission of the Administration and under its supervision, any public or private utility may install its facilities on any land being acquired by the Commission in fee simple.
(b) Unless the owner agrees otherwise, if a dwelling or place of business is taken, the resident or occupant need not vacate the dwelling or place of business until the title to the property has been acquired by deed or condemnation.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property
Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -Board of Property Review Procedure
Section 8-319 - Location of Termini of Highway to Be Constructed or Reconstructed
Section 8-320 - Construction Plans, Plats, and Estimates -- Preparation
Section 8-321 - Construction Plans, Plats, and Estimates -- Approval, Signing, and Recording
Section 8-322 - Construction Plans, Plats, and Estimates -- Commission Records; Public Information
Section 8-323 - Petition for Condemnation; Payment of Estimates
Section 8-324 - Entry on Property
Section 8-325 - Negotiation With Property Owners
Section 8-326 - Certification to Board of Property Review; Filing Cases in Court
Section 8-327 - Boards of Property Review Generally
Section 8-328 - Performance of Duties of Board
Section 8-329 - Appeals From Board