§ 21–303
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 21-303 (2026)
Title 21. Special Taxing Districts
Subtitle 3. Shore Erosion Control Districts
§ 21–303LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The owners of 75% of the real property in a proposed district, or 75% of the owners of real property in a proposed district, may present a written petition to the governing body of each county where the property lies to request the creation of a shore erosion control district.
(b)
The petition shall describe the proposed boundaries of the shore erosion control district.
(c)
(1)
On receipt of a petition, the governing body of the county shall refer the petition to the Department of Natural Resources.
(2)
(i)
The Department of Natural Resources shall review the petition and submit a report to the governing body of the county.
(ii)
The report shall contain:
(1)
the Department’s recommendation concerning the feasibility and need for a shore erosion control district;
(2)
a description of the area to be included in the shore erosion control district;
(3)
plans for erosion control; and
(4)
estimated costs for any projects recommended for erosion control.
(d)
On receipt of the report, the governing body of the county may:
(1)
establish the shore erosion control district; and
(2)
designate the area to be included in the shore erosion control district.