# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 21. Special Taxing Districts

### Subtitle 3. Shore Erosion Control Districts

#### Section 21-303

(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.

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