Maryland § 26-601
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 26-601, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-601.
(a) The board of managers may acquire any right–of–way and easement necessary to construct and maintain the drainage projects or dispose of excavated material according to an approved operation and maintenance plan.
(b) (1) The board of managers of each drainage association shall submit to the clerk of the circuit court in the appropriate county a book, to be known as the “easement record”, that contains each easement for maintenance or right–of–way, according to the original design specifications or for not less than 20 feet, that the drainage association has in the county.
(2) A drainage association shall keep the easement record current.
(3) The clerk of a circuit court shall make an easement record available for inspection by the public.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 26-601
What does Maryland Code § 26-601 cover?
Section 26-601 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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