# Local Government (GLG)

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

### Subtitle 5. Public Roads

#### Section 12-518

(a) This section applies only to:

  (1) Allegany County;

  (2) Garrett County; and

  (3) Washington County.

(b) For the purpose of building a new road, improving or widening an existing road, or draining a road, the county commissioners may 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)