§ 25–202
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 25-202 (2026)
Title 25. Public Watershed Associations
Subtitle 2. Petition to Establish Watershed Association
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(a)
The petition shall:
(1)
clearly describe the area’s location, boundaries, and problems to be addressed by the establishment of a watershed association;
(2)
describe the public benefit or the public health, safety, or welfare that would be promoted by establishing a watershed project for watershed protection, flood prevention, recreation, soil conservation, drainage, or the conservation, development, storage, use, and disposal of water for any beneficial purpose; and
(3)
request the establishment of a watershed association for the purposes listed in item (2) of this subsection.
(b)
A petition is valid only if signed by at least one–third of the landowners or the owners of at least one–third of the land in a watershed or subwatershed area.