State Codes and Statutes
Statutes > Maryland > Environment > Title-15 > Subtitle-12 > 15-1202§ 15-1202. In general.
(a) Scope.-
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, this subtitle applies to all mineral interests.
(2) This subtitle does not apply to a mineral interest:
(i) Held by the United States or a Native American tribe, except to the extent permitted by federal law; or
(ii) Held by the State or an agency or political subdivision of the State, except to the extent permitted by State law.
(b) Purpose.- The purpose of this subtitle is to make uniform the law governing dormant mineral interests among the states.
(c) Not limiting other procedures.- This subtitle does not limit or affect any other procedure provided by law for clearing an abandoned mineral interest from title to real property.
(d) Water rights unaffected.- This subtitle does not limit or affect water rights.
[2010, chs. 268, 269.]
