# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 26. Public Drainage Associations

### Subtitle 11. Prohibited Acts

#### Section 26-1102

(a)

  (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person may not obstruct a drainage project constructed under this title in a manner that impedes the free flow of water.

  (2) A person may place a properly constructed swinging water gate across a ditch on a fence line to prevent livestock from trespassing through the ditch.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 for each offense.

(c) Each fine collected under this section shall be paid to the county tax collector and credited to the drainage association that suffered the damage.

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