818                                              LAWS OF MARYLAND                                     Ch. 11

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly appeared as Art. 78A,
§ 24(d).

In subsection (a) of this section, the former
reference to June 1, 1978 is deleted as obsolete.

In subsection (b)(2) of this section, the word
"established" is substituted for the former language
"set forth", for consistency with the language used
elsewhere in this subtitle.

In subsection (c) of this section, the former word
"advice" is deleted as included in the word
"assistance".

The only other changes are in style.

Defined term: "Public improvement" § 4-401

4-409. RESERVED.

4-410. RESERVED.

PART III. LAND ACQUISITION DIVISION.

4-411. DIVISION ESTABLISHED.

THERE IS A LAND ACQUISITION DIVISION IN THE DEPARTMENT.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from the first sentence of
former Art. 78A, § 19A(a).

It is set forth as a separate section for emphasis.

Defined term: "Department" § 4-101

4-412. GENERAL AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF DIVISION.

(A)  IN GENERAL.

EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION, THE DIVISION
EXCLUSIVELY SHALL NEGOTIATE THE ACQUISITION OF LAND:

(1)  FOR ANY PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT; AND

(2)  FOR ANY STATE PROJECT FUNDED UNDER THE STATE
SHARE OF PROGRAM OPEN SPACE.

(B)  NAME OF ACQUIRING ENTITY.

THE DIVISION SHALL MAKE EACH STATE ACQUISITION IN THE NAME
OF:

(1) THE USING AGENCY; OR