Section 12-105.1 - Condemnation action to acquire private property. - Maryland Statutes

§ 12-105.1. Condemnation action to acquire private property.
 

(a)  Time limitation.- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State or any of its instrumentalities or political subdivisions shall file an action to acquire private property for public use by condemnation within 4 years of the date of the specific administrative or legislative authorization to acquire the property. 

(b)  New authorization.- If an action for condemnation is not filed within 4 years of the date described in subsection (a) of this section, the State or any of its instrumentalities or political subdivisions may not proceed with condemnation until it first obtains a new authorization to acquire the property. 
 

[2007, ch. 305.]