§ 26–202
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 26-202 (2026)
Title 26. Public Drainage Associations
Subtitle 2. Petition to Establish Drainage Association
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(a)
The petition shall:
(1)
clearly describe the area’s location, boundaries, and need of drainage for optimal crop production;
(2)
describe how draining or ditching the area or changing the natural watercourse benefits the public or promotes the public health, safety, or welfare; and
(3)
request the establishment of a drainage 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.