Md. Code, Local Gov't § 26-301

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 26-301 - Establishment of drainage association

(a) On approval of the petition and report filed under Subtitle 2 of this title, the county commissioners or county council shall:

(1) establish a drainage association that is composed of the landowners; and

(2) name the organization the "_______ Public Drainage Association".

(b) A drainage association created under this title is a political subdivision of the State and a body politic and corporate.

(c) A drainage association may:

(1) acquire, hold, and convey property;

(2) sue and be sued;

(3) adopt a seal; and

(4) exercise corporate powers.

Md. Code, LG § 26-301

Revised and recodified by 2013 Md. Laws, Ch. 119,Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2013.