# Local Government (GLG)

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

### Subtitle 5. Public Roads

#### Section 12-517

If a county road cannot be conveniently drained by drains along the road, to make drains on the property outside the road, the governing body of a county may:

(1) contract for a right-of-way on the property as authorized under Sec. 12-513 of this subtitle; or

(2) acquire the necessary property through condemnation under Title 12 of the Real Property Article.

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