Maryland § 27-706
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 27-706, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-706.
(a) (1) The board of drainage commissioners may impose an assessment on the landowner benefited by the construction of the drainage project to maintain the drainage project.
(2) The assessment under this section shall be imposed in the same manner and in the same proportion as the original assessment under this subtitle, in an amount not to exceed 25% of the original assessment.
(3) The board of drainage commissioners shall use the money that is collected to repair and maintain the drainage project.
(b) (1) The board of drainage commissioners shall impose the cost of any repairs on a landowner if the repair is necessary because of:
(i) an act or negligence of the landowner or an agent or employee of the landowner; or
(ii) the cattle, hogs, or other livestock of the landowner or of an agent or employee of the landowner.
(2) The cost of repairs as provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be collected by suit instituted by the board of drainage commissioners.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 27-706
What does Maryland Code § 27-706 cover?
Section 27-706 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 § 27-706?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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