Maryland Real Property Section 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.