§ 5A-302. Findings

MD State Fin & Pro Code § 5A-302 (2019) (N/A)
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The General Assembly finds that:

(1)    historic properties significant to the State’s heritage are being lost or substantially altered, often inadvertently, with increasing frequency;

(2)    historic properties are a vital part of our community life and development and cannot be replaced if lost or destroyed;

(3)    it is in the public interest to preserve the State’s heritage and enrich present and future generations with the cultural, educational, inspirational, social, and economic benefits of the past;

(4)    increasing knowledge of our historic resources, establishing better means of identifying and administering them, and encouraging their preservation will assist the economic and cultural growth of the State; and

(5)    the State’s heritage has been enriched by accomplishments and contributions of the State’s private preservation organizations, and their continuing activities are in the public interest.