§ 12–513
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 12-513 (2026)
Title 12. Other Powers of Counties -- Generally
Subtitle 5. Public Roads
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(a)
The governing body of a county may contract with a property owner for a right–of–way over land that is necessary for:
(1)
the opening or altering of a road;
(2)
a public wharf;
(3)
drains for county roads; or
(4)
other public uses.
(b)
When the governing body of a county contracts for a right–of–way for a road under subsection (a) of this section, the governing body shall:
(1)
have a licensed surveyor make a plat of the road;
(2)
record the plat in the office of the clerk of the circuit court for the county in which the deed conveying the property is required to be recorded; and
(3)
incorporate the plat into the deed conveying the property.