§ 5-1504. Management of land or interest in land acquired

   (a) Purpose. -- The Department shall manage land or interests in land acquired under this subtitle to assure:

   (1) The continued existence of any unique ecological features;

   (2) The continued survival of any rare, threatened, or endangered plant or animal;

   (3) The protection of forestlands and wetlands, although timber harvesting may be allowed under an approved forest conservation plan; and

   (4) The protection of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries and of water quality anywhere in the State.

(b) Permitted recreational opportunities. -- To the extent compatible with the management requirements of subsection (a) of this section, the Department may permit recreational opportunities, including access to the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries:

   (1) Where feasible; and

   (2) Where the recreation will not adversely affect the natural state of the land.

HISTORY: 1986, ch. 847.