Maryland HB1267 ensures the Patuxent Research Refuge and Beltsville Agricultural Research Center remain zoned for open space.

Maryland HB1267 mandates that the Patuxent Research Refuge and Beltsville Agricultural Research Center be zoned to restrict uses to open space, reserved open space, or resource conservation. This applies to federally owned land in these areas, ensuring they remain free from commercial, industrial, or residential development. The bill also requires the District Council to maintain this zoning classification if any portion of these properties is sold, leased, or otherwise encumbered by the federal government or any assignee.

Maryland HB1267 ensures the Patuxent Research Refuge and Beltsville Agricultural Research Center remain zoned for open space.

Maryland HB1267 mandates that the Patuxent Research Refuge and Beltsville Agricultural Research Center be zoned to restrict uses to open space, reserved open space, or resource conservation. This applies to federally owned land in these areas, ensuring they remain free from commercial, industrial, or residential development. The bill also requires the District Council to maintain this zoning classification if any portion of these properties is sold, leased, or otherwise encumbered by the federal government or any assignee.