Md. Code Ann., Agric. § 5-401
The Secretary, in the name of the State, may acquire for its use property rights of any kind by gift, purchase, or condemnation from the owner, as it deems desirable or necessary for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this subtitle.
Added by Acts 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 6, § 1.
Formerly Art. 48, § 90.