§ 26-1102. Obstruction of drainage project

MD Local Gov Code § 26-1102 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person may not obstruct a drainage project constructed under this title in a manner that impedes the free flow of water.

(2)    A person may place a properly constructed swinging water gate across a ditch on a fence line to prevent livestock from trespassing through the ditch.

(b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 for each offense.

(c)    Each fine collected under this section shall be paid to the county tax collector and credited to the drainage association that suffered the damage.