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MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part II - Purposes for Which Property May Be Acquired|Section 8-314 - Land Adjacent to Federal-Aid Highways

    (a)    The purposes of this section are:        (1)    To promote the public safety, convenience, and enjoyment of travel on and protect the public investment in the highways of this State;        (2)    To restore, preserve, and enhance scenic beauty along these highways; and        (3)    To enable this State to receive from and spend the nonmatching funds provided by the federal government under Title 23 of the United States Code.    (b)    For the purposes specified in subsection (a) of this section, land may be acquired under this subtitle as the Administration considers necessary:        (1)    To restore, preserve, or enhance scenic beauty along federal-aid highways in this State; or        (2)    To construct publicly owned and controlled rest and recreation areas and sanitary and other facilities along the highway as necessary to accommodate the traveling public.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part II - Purposes for Which Property May Be Acquired|Section 8-315 - Miscellaneous Purposes of Acquisition

    (a)    Even if not needed for highway purposes, property along controlled access highways may be acquired under this subtitle if:        (1)    The property is cut off from suitable access to a public highway because of the construction or reconstruction of any controlled access highway; or        (2)    The property is needed to provide a right-of-way or entrance to a public highway from any property that has been denied access to a public highway because of the construction or reconstruction of a controlled access highway.    (b)    Property may be acquired under this subtitle for a highway beautification project as specified in Subtitles 7 and 8 of this title, by the means and for the purposes specified in those subtitles.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-318 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -Board of Property Review Procedure|Section 8-318 - Scope of Part

    (a)    If property is to be condemned under this subtitle for a highway purpose, the Administration shall request the Commission to condemn the necessary property under this part. However, if the Commission considers the procedures of this part inappropriate, the property may be condemned by the Commission under Part IV of this subtitle or by the Administration under Title 12 of the Real Property Article.    (b)    Except as provided in this part, condemnation proceedings under this part shall follow the procedures set forth in Title 12 of the Real Property Article and the Maryland Rules.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-319 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -Board of Property Review Procedure|Section 8-319 - Location of Termini of Highway to Be Constructed or Reconstructed

    Property may be acquired under this part for a State highway only if the highway has:        (1)    Each of its termini within an area in this State that the Administration recognizes as a principal traffic generating center;        (2)    Each of its termini at or near a public highway in this State;        (3)    One terminus within an area in this State that the Administration recognizes as a principal traffic generating center and the other terminus at or near a public highway in this State; or        (4)    One terminus within an area in this State that the Administration recognizes as a principal traffic generating center or at or near a public highway in this State and the other terminus at the boundary of another state connecting with a highway recognized by the Administration as a principal traffic distribution, collection, or dispersal artery.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-320 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -Board of Property Review Procedure|Section 8-320 - Construction Plans, Plats, and Estimates -- Preparation

    (a)    Before any property is condemned under this part, the Administration shall:        (1)    Complete appropriate engineering and other studies; and        (2)    Prepare a construction plan that shows:            (i)    The location of the highway to be constructed, improved, or reconstructed;            (ii)    The length of the construction; and            (iii)    The width of the right-of-way necessary for the construction.    (b)    After preparing the construction plan, the Administration shall prepare plats that include:        (1)    The construction plan;        (2)    The fee simple and easement area to be acquired, by showing:            (i)    The centerline of the construction;            (ii)    The length and termini of the construction; and            (iii)    The width of the necessary right-of-way on either side of the centerline; and        (3)    According to information obtained by the Administration, the property lines of the property owners whose property will be affected by the acquisition.    (c)    After the plats are prepared, the Administration shall:        (1)    Make the engineering and real estate studies, evaluations, and investigations necessary to determine, in its opinion:            (i)    The fair value of the property to be acquired; and            (ii)    The fair compensation for any resulting damages to the remaining property of the owner;        (2)    Prepare an estimate of this fair value and fair compensation; and        (3)    Provide for payment of these estimated amounts as required by § 8-323 of this subtitle.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-321 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -Board of Property Review Procedure|Section 8-321 - Construction Plans, Plats, and Estimates -- Approval, Signing, and Recording

    (a)    The plats and estimates prepared by the Administration require approval by a resolution of the Commission.    (b)    If the plats and estimates are approved by the Commission:        (1)    The Chairman of the Commission shall sign the cover sheet of each set of plats; and        (2)    A set of plats and its signed cover sheet shall be filed for record with:            (i)    The secretary of the Commission; and            (ii)    The State Archives.    (c)    (1)    The secretary of the Commission shall record the plats filed with him.        (2)    Plats filed with the State Archives shall be electronically recorded as provided in § 9-1011 of the State Government Article.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-322 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -Board of Property Review Procedure|Section 8-322 - Construction Plans, Plats, and Estimates -- Commission Records; Public Information

    (a)    The plats and estimates approved by the Commission shall be kept as part of the permanent records of the Commission.    (b)    Notwithstanding any other statute to the contrary:        (1)    Except as permitted by the Commission, the plats prepared by the Administration are not public information or open to public inspection until they have been recorded; and        (2)    Except when filed with a board of property review or a court, the estimates prepared by the Administration are not public information or open to public inspection until all the property shown on the plats has been acquired or its price determined.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-323 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -Board of Property Review Procedure|Section 8-323 - Petition for Condemnation; Payment of Estimates

    (a)    After the plats are filed for record, the Commission immediately shall:        (1)    File, in the court for the county in which the property to be acquired is located, a petition for condemnation that includes:            (i)    The name and address of the property owner;            (ii)    The location of the property to be acquired; and            (iii)    The estimated fair value of the property to be acquired and estimated fair compensation for any damage resulting to the remaining property of the owner; and        (2)    Pay to the owner of the property or into the court for the owner’s benefit, the estimated fair value and fair compensation specified in the petition.    (b)    On written request to the clerk of the court, the property owner is entitled to receive any amount paid into the court for the property owner’s benefit, within 10 business days of the request, without prejudice to any of the property owner’s rights, if the property owner agrees to repay to the Commission any excess of that amount over the final award that is allowed in the subsequent condemnation proceedings.    (c)    A payment made under this section does not limit in any way the amount of the final award that may be allowed in the subsequent condemnation proceedings.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-324 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -Board of Property Review Procedure|Section 8-324 - Entry on Property

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, after the petition is filed and payment is made under § 8-323 of this subtitle:        (1)    The Commission may take possession of the property to be acquired, as shown on the recorded plats;        (2)    The Administration may proceed with construction without interference by the owner; and        (3)    With the permission of the Administration and under its supervision, any public or private utility may install its facilities on any land being acquired by the Commission in fee simple.    (b)    Unless the owner agrees otherwise, if a dwelling or place of business is taken, the resident or occupant need not vacate the dwelling or place of business until the title to the property has been acquired by deed or condemnation.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-325 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -Board of Property Review Procedure|Section 8-325 - Negotiation With Property Owners

    (a)    After the petition is filed and payment is made under § 8-323 of this subtitle, the Commission shall seek to acquire the property by amicable negotiation.    (b)    For purposes of these negotiations, the Commission shall determine the value of the property to be acquired as of the date the payment is made to the property owner or into court under § 8-323 of this subtitle.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-326 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -Board of Property Review Procedure|Section 8-326 - Certification to Board of Property Review; Filing Cases in Court

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, if the Commission is unable to acquire the property by negotiation, it shall certify the case to the board of property review for the county in which the property is located, as provided in the Maryland Rules.    (b)    A case shall be filed as a condemnation case in the court for the county in which the property is located and may not be heard by a board of property review if:        (1)    The Commission determines that valid, marketable title is unobtainable without a court proceeding; or        (2)    A nonresident has an interest in the property and will not accept service of process and agree to the board’s jurisdiction.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-327 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -Board of Property Review Procedure|Section 8-327 - Boards of Property Review Generally

    (a)    (1)    There is a board of property review in each county.        (2)    If necessary, additional boards may be appointed in any county.    (b)    (1)    Each board of property review of a county has three members who are appointed by the judges of the circuit court for the county.        (2)    Of the members of each board:            (i)    One shall be a lawyer;            (ii)    One shall be a farmer engaged in some agricultural pursuit; and            (iii)    One shall be an engineer or a person with an engineering background and knowledge.        (3)    A member of the General Assembly may not be a member of a board during his term of office.    (c)    (1)    Each board member serves for a term of 2 years and until his successor is appointed and qualifies.        (2)    A member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term serves only for the remainder of that term.    (d)    A board member is entitled to the per diem compensation set by the Court of Appeals. The compensation shall be uniform statewide and shall be paid monthly by the Commission, on vouchers approved by the clerk of the court.    (e)    Each board shall appoint its chairman and may adopt rules not inconsistent with this title or the Maryland Rules.    (f)    Each county shall provide a suitable place for its board to meet and, whenever possible, the clerk of the court shall provide suitable clerical assistance. If the clerk fails to provide clerical assistance, the Administration shall provide it on request of the board.    (g)    Each board is under the jurisdiction of the court and each member of the board is an officer of the court.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-328 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -Board of Property Review Procedure|Section 8-328 - Performance of Duties of Board

    (a)    Each board of property review:        (1)    Shall hear promptly all cases certified to it by the Commission;        (2)    Shall determine the total amount of the award to be paid by the Commission; and        (3)    May determine the portion of an award to be paid to persons, other than the fee owner, who have an interest in the property.    (b)    Unless all parties in a case certified to a board agree otherwise, the full board shall hear and decide the case. If a member of the board is absent or disqualified from hearing or deciding any case, the judges of the court that appointed the board shall designate another individual with qualifications similar to those of the absent or disqualified member to serve instead.    (c)    The board shall determine the fair value of the property to be acquired as of the date payment is made under § 8-323 of this subtitle.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-329 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -Board of Property Review Procedure|Section 8-329 - Appeals From Board

    If any party is dissatisfied with the findings or award of a board of property review, the case may be appealed to the court. On appeal, the court shall hear and determine the case de novo, as provided by law and the Maryland Rules.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-330 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -Board of Property Review Procedure|Section 8-330 - Alternate Date of Valuation

    If, within 1 year after payment is made under § 8-323 of this subtitle, the Commission fails to ascertain the entire amount to be paid for the property and acquire title to it by deed or condemnation or, within that same 1-year period, fails to file timely a petition for condemnation as required by the Maryland Rules, then the fair value of the property shall be the greater of the values determined as of:         (1)    The date the title to the property is acquired; and        (2)    The date the payment was made under § 8-323 of this subtitle.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-331 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part III - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -Board of Property Review Procedure|Section 8-331 - Payment of Final Award

    At the conclusion of all proceedings, the Commission shall pay to the property owner:         (1)    Any excess of the final award over the amount paid under § 8-323 of this subtitle; and        (2)    Interest on the excess from the date of payment under § 8-323 of this subtitle at the rate of 6 percent a year.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-334 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part IV - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -- Accelerated Procedure|Section 8-334 - Scope of Part

    (a)    If the Commission determines that condemnation under Part III of this subtitle is inappropriate, the Commission may acquire property by condemnation under this part, after making every reasonable and good faith effort to negotiate.    (b)    Except as provided in this part, condemnation proceedings under this part shall follow the procedures set forth in Title 12 of the Real Property Article and the Maryland Rules.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-335 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part IV - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -- Accelerated Procedure|Section 8-335 - Petition for Condemnation; Payment of Estimates

    To condemn property under this part, the Commission shall:         (1)    File a petition for condemnation in the court for the county in which the property to be acquired is located; and        (2)    Pay to the owner of the property or into the court for the owner’s benefit, the amount that the Commission estimates to be the fair value of the property to be acquired and fair compensation for any damage resulting to the remaining property of the owner.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-336 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part IV - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -- Accelerated Procedure|Section 8-336 - Entry on Property

    After the petition is filed and payment is made under § 8-335 of this subtitle:         (1)    The Commission may take possession of the property to be acquired; and        (2)    The Administration may proceed with construction without interference by the owner.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-337 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part IV - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -- Accelerated Procedure|Section 8-337 - Withdrawal of Funds Paid Into Court

    On written request to the clerk of the court, the property owner is entitled to receive any amount paid into the court for the property owner’s benefit within 10 business days of the request, without prejudice to any of the property owner’s rights, if the property owner agrees to repay to the Commission any excess of that amount over the final award that is allowed in the subsequent condemnation proceedings.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-338 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part IV - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -- Accelerated Procedure|Section 8-338 - Effect of Payment

    A payment made under § 8-335 of this subtitle does not limit in any way the amount of the final award that may be allowed in the subsequent condemnation proceedings.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-339 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 3 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Part IV - "Quick-Take" Condemnation by Commission -- Accelerated Procedure|Section 8-339 - Final Award

    At the conclusion of all proceedings, the Commission shall pay to the property owner any excess of the final award over the amount paid under § 8-335 of this subtitle.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 6 - Construction and Maintenance|Part I - General Provisions|Section 8-601 - Responsibility for Construction and Maintenance of State Highways

    (a)    The Administration shall construct, reconstruct, and repair State highways as necessary and shall maintain them in good condition.    (b)    The Department may not spend any further funds for the construction of I-95 through Prince George’s County that will involve a new or reconstructed segment connecting it to any other highway in Prince George’s County. The Department may not spend any further funds for the construction of a new highway, arterial, freeway, or expressway in the lands between Viers Mill Road and Northwest Branch described in the 1980 highway needs inventory as the right-of-way reserved for the Rockville Facility in Montgomery County, including the area designated as the Matthew Henson State Park under § 5-1004 of the Natural Resources Article.    (c)    This prohibition does not preclude construction in the right-of-way designated as the Rockville Facility of:        (1)    Roadway crossings to facilitate traffic flow and highway safety; or        (2)    A hiker/biker trail in the lands between Viers Mill Road and Northwest Branch.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  8-601.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 8 - Highways|Subtitle 6 - Construction and Maintenance|Part I - General Provisions|Section 8-601.1 - Project Resulting in Severance or Destruction of Bicycle Route

    (a)    The Administration may not construct any project that will result in the severance or destruction of an existing major route for bicycle transportation traffic, unless the project provides for construction of a reasonable alternative route or such a route already exists.    (b)    The Administration shall develop guidelines jointly with local governments to carry out the provisions of this section.