§ 1–801
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 1-801 (2026)
Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions
Subtitle 8. Participation in Federal Projects; Federal Aid
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(a)
(1)
In this section, “federal project” means any federal work, improvement, or project.
(2)
“Federal project” includes:
(i)
dredging projects;
(ii)
flood control projects; and
(iii)
other federal river, harbor, and navigation works and improvements.
(b)
This section applies to the following governmental entities:
(1)
counties;
(2)
municipalities;
(3)
public corporations;
(4)
special districts; and
(5)
any other political subdivisions.
(c)
A governmental entity may:
(1)
assist the United States or a federal agency in constructing, financing, maintaining, using, or operating a federal project, including agreeing to terms of local cooperation required by the United States or a federal agency;
(2)
enter into a contract with the United States or a federal agency, in the form required by the United States or federal agency, obligating the governmental entity to:
(i)
construct, finance, maintain, use, or operate a federal project; or
(ii)
arrange, contract for, or supervise the construction, financing, maintenance, use, or operation of a federal project;
(3)
appropriate or obligate money and obtain private loans or financing to pay for its share of the cost of a federal project;
(4)
accept and use federal grants or loans to assist in the construction, financing, maintenance, use, or operation of a federal project;
(5)
purchase or, in accordance with Title 12 of the Real Property Article, condemn land and interests in land necessary for a federal project and transfer any interest in that land to the United States or a federal agency; and
(6)
enter property and waters to conduct surveys, soundings, and examinations in furtherance of a federal project.