Maryland § 12-528
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 12-528, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-528.
(a) This section applies only to:
(1) Somerset County;
(2) Wicomico County; and
(3) Worcester County.
(b) (1) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the governing body of a county may contract with the owner of a private road in the county for the county to take over and maintain the private road if the owner pays an annual maintenance charge to the county to cover the maintenance expenses of the county for the private road.
(2) The governing body may provide that the maintenance charge imposed under this section is a lien on the property affected and shall be collected in the same manner as county real property taxes.
(c) The County Council of Wicomico County may not enter into a contract in accordance with this section unless the contract concerns a private road on which there are at least three dwelling houses.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 12-528
What does Maryland Code § 12-528 cover?
Section 12-528 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 12-528?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 12-528 apply to my situation?
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