Maryland Code, Local Government § 1-1313

(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Drainage defect” means improper grading, poor soil composition, or any other design or workmanship defect attributable to a homebuilder that results in a flooded yard or water in the basement of a new home.

(3) “Homebuilder” means a person that undertakes to erect or otherwise construct a new home.

(4) “Owner” means the purchaser of a new home who uses the home primarily for residential purposes in Prince George's County.

(1) an owner to request an evaluation of a drainage defect;

(2) requiring the county to complete a written evaluation of alleged drainage defects; and

(3) requiring the county to collect data regarding homebuilders who have built homes with drainage defects.