§ 26-1003. Requirements when drainage project crosses railroad right-of-way

MD Local Gov Code § 26-1003 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    If a drainage project established under this title crosses a railroad right–of–way at the intersection of the right–of–way with a natural watercourse or depression through which water flows at periods of high water, the railroad company shall:

(1)    construct, build, and maintain any necessary new bridge or culvert; or

(2)    enlarge, strengthen, reconstruct, or replace any existing bridge or culvert.

(b)    The expense to the railroad under subsection (a) of this section shall be:

(1)    considered an element of damage to the railroad company by the board of viewers; and

(2)    shown as a damage in the report of the board of viewers.