§ 2-501. Legislative intent

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   (a) In general. -- It is the intent of the Maryland General Assembly to preserve agricultural land and woodland in order to:

   (1) Provide sources of agricultural products within the State for the citizens of the State;

   (2) Control the urban expansion which is consuming the agricultural land and woodland of the State;

   (3) Curb the spread of urban blight and deterioration; and

   (4) Protect agricultural land and woodland as open-space land.

(b) Woodland preservation. -- With respect to woodland preservation under this subtitle, the General Assembly encourages that fair consideration be given to the retention of forest lands that are working landscapes as defined under § 5-101 of the Natural Resources Article.

HISTORY: 1974, ch. 642, § 1; 1989, ch. 744; 2009, ch. 175.

                    
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