# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 27. Drainage Districts

### Subtitle 9. Prohibited Acts

#### Section 27-901

(a) A person may not damage, obstruct, or build any bridge, fence, or floodgate so as to damage any levee, ditch, drain, or watercourse constructed or improved under this title.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding twice the value of the damage.

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