Section 13-104 - Who may obtain patent. - Maryland Statutes

§ 13-104. Who may obtain patent.
 

In the manner and to the extent provided in this title, any person may: 

(1) Obtain a patent for vacant land; and 

(2) Obtain a patent for land that was previously patented and is owned in fee simple by the person, notwithstanding the existence of any mortgage, deed of trust, easement, right-of-way, or similar interest. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 21, § 13-104; 1974, ch. 12, § 2; 1976, ch. 915, § 3.]