§ 26-202. Petition

MD Local Gov Code § 26-202 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    The petition shall:

(1)    clearly describe the area’s location, boundaries, and need of drainage for optimal crop production;

(2)    describe how draining or ditching the area or changing the natural watercourse benefits the public or promotes the public health, safety, or welfare; and

(3)    request the establishment of a drainage association for the purposes listed in item (2) of this subsection.

(b)    A petition is valid only if signed by at least one–third of the landowners or the owners of at least one–third of the land in a watershed.