Title 27. Drainage Districts — Subtitle 6. Implementation of Plan
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 27-601 (2026)
Title 27. Drainage Districts
Subtitle 6. Implementation of Plan
§ 27–601LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The board of drainage commissioners:
(1)
shall advertise for bids to construct the drainage project;
(2)
shall award the contract for the drainage project to the lowest responsible bidder; and
(3)
may reject any or all bids and readvertise for other bids.
(b)
The board of drainage commissioners shall set:
(1)
the terms for payment with the contractor; and
(2)
the amount of the contractor’s bond, which shall be given in favor of the board of drainage commissioners.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 27-602 (2026)
Title 27. Drainage Districts
Subtitle 6. Implementation of Plan
§ 27–602LinkCopy Citation
The board of drainage commissioners shall control, supervise, and maintain each drainage project completed under this title.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 27-603 (2026)
Title 27. Drainage Districts
Subtitle 6. Implementation of Plan
§ 27–603LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The engineers who are appointed to the board of viewers shall receive compensation per diem, as agreed on by the county commissioners or county council.
(2)
The individuals, other than the engineers, who are appointed to the board of viewers shall receive $3 per day.
(3)
The rodmen, axmen, chainmen, and other laborers employed by a drainage district shall receive compensation not to exceed $2 per day each.
(b)
The board of drainage commissioners may not receive a per diem but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred when engaged in the work of the drainage district.
(c)
All other fees and costs incurred under this title are the same as provided by law for similar services.