§4–119.

    (a)    A county board may bring condemnation proceedings to acquire land under Title 12 of the Real Property Article if:

        (1)    Land is required for any school purpose; and

        (2)    The county board is unable to contract with the owner of the land for what the board considers to be a fair valuation.

    (b)    The county board may ask the county commissioners or county council to assist it in bringing condemnation proceedings.