§ 26–1003
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 26-1003 (2026)
Title 26. Public Drainage Associations
Subtitle 10. Miscellaneous
§ 26–1003LinkCopy Citation
(a)
If a drainage project established under this title crosses a railroad right–of–way at the intersection of the right–of–way with a natural watercourse or depression through which water flows at periods of high water, the railroad company shall:
(1)
construct, build, and maintain any necessary new bridge or culvert; or
(2)
enlarge, strengthen, reconstruct, or replace any existing bridge or culvert.
(b)
The expense to the railroad under subsection (a) of this section shall be:
(1)
considered an element of damage to the railroad company by the board of viewers; and
(2)
shown as a damage in the report of the board of viewers.