# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions

### Subtitle 8. Participation in Federal Projects; Federal Aid

#### Section 1-801

(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.

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Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)