Maryland § 12-610
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 12-610, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-610.
(a) (1) A resident of a county may submit a written petition to the governing body of a county requesting that a bridge connecting that county to an adjoining county be built or repaired.
(2) If the governing body determines the request for bridge building or repair is reasonable, the governing body shall request in writing the concurrence of the governing body of the adjoining county.
(3) If the governing body of the adjoining county concurs, the governing body of each county shall:
(i) appoint three independent examiners; and
(ii) notify the governing body of the other county of the appointment.
(b) (1) The examiners appointed under subsection (a) of this section shall meet promptly to determine:
(i) the advisability of building or repairing the bridge;
(ii) the location of the building or repair;
(iii) the building or repair plan;
(iv) the materials required for the building or repair;
(v) the estimated cost of the building or repair; and
(vi) the portion of the cost of building or repair to be paid by each of the adjoining counties.
(2) The examiners shall report the findings and recommendations made under paragraph (1) of this subsection to their respective governing body.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 12-610
What does Maryland Code § 12-610 cover?
Section 12-610 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 § 12-610?
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