# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 12. Other Powers of Counties -- Generally

### Subtitle 5. Public Roads

#### Section 12-513

(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.

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