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§ 5-1502. Purposes of Fund

MD Nat Res Code § 5-1502 (2019) (N/A)
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The purposes of the Heritage Conservation Fund are for the State to acquire conservation easements or a fee simple or other interests in:

(1)    Forestlands;

(2)    Unique ecological areas of the State;

(3)    Any area characterized by significant natural scenic beauty;

(4)    Tidal or nontidal wetlands;

(5)    Lands in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, as defined under § 8-1807 of this article;

(6)    Any land designated as a unique ecological area under the Natural Heritage Program in the Department;

(7)    Any wilderness area that remains relatively undisturbed by human encroachment;

(8)    Lands supporting rare, threatened, or endangered plants or animals;

(9)    Lands that support diverse ecological communities of plants or animals;

(10)    Any land whose conversion to development would significantly affect water quality or unique natural habitat; and

(11)    Natural areas that have been designated by the State or submitted by a county for designation as areas of critical State concern under § 5-611 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

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