Maryland § 26-701
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 26-701, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-701.
(a) The board of managers shall implement the drainage project.
(b) The board of managers may:
(1) hire employees;
(2) buy, hire, or rent machines, and buy explosives;
(3) award contracts;
(4) enter into an agreement with any county, State, or federal unit of government; and
(5) do other acts as necessary, including borrowing money, in the name of the board of managers, if the borrowing is approved by the county commissioners or county council.
(c) The county tax collector shall make payment on behalf of the drainage association as directed by the board of managers.
(d) The board of managers shall:
(1) keep a regular account of its income and expenses; and
(2) report its income and expenses to the annual meetings of the drainage association and meetings of the landowners.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 26-701
What does Maryland Code § 26-701 cover?
Section 26-701 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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