§13–202.

    In administering this title:

        (1)    The Commissioner shall:

            (i)    Determine whether a patent may be issued under this title; and

            (ii)    Adopt a seal for land patent proceedings; and

        (2)    The Commissioner may:

            (i)    Administer oaths and affirmations in land patent proceedings; and

            (ii)    Do anything else necessary to carry out the provisions of this title.