# Local Government (GLG)

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

### Subtitle 5. Public Roads

#### Section 12-519

(a) This section does not apply to:

  (1) Allegany County;

  (2) Baltimore County;

  (3) Montgomery County;

  (4) Washington County; or

  (5) Wicomico County.

(b) A road may not be opened or altered to pass through the buildings, gardens, yards, or burial grounds of any person without the written consent of the owner of the property.

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