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Maryland Code, Local Government § 26-202

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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.

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