Maryland § 26-508
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 26-508, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-508.
(a) (1) The county commissioners or county council shall examine a report submitted by a board of viewers under § 26–507 of this subtitle at the first meeting after receiving the report.
(2) If the county commissioners or county council find that a report under § 26–507 of this subtitle is not in proper form or not in compliance with the law, the report shall be returned to the board of viewers to be corrected and resubmitted.
(3) If the county commissioners or county council find that a report under § 26–507 of this subtitle is in proper form and in compliance with the law, the county commissioners or county council shall set a date for a public hearing on the report.
(b) (1) At least 30 days before a hearing under this section, the county commissioners or county council shall:
(i) publish notice of the time and place of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in each county in which the land affected is located; and
(ii) mail a notice to each person named in the report.
(2) Notice of the hearing shall state that a copy of the report is available for inspection in an office of the designated officer.
(c) A copy of the report of the board of viewers shall be:
(1) available for inspection in an office of the designated officer; and
(2) sent to the Secretary of Agriculture and the State Soil Conservation Committee in the Department of Agriculture.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 26-508
What does Maryland Code § 26-508 cover?
Section 26-508 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 § 26-508?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 26-508" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 26-508 apply to my situation?
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