§ 26-301. Establishment of drainage association

MD Local Gov Code § 26-301 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    On approval of the petition and report filed under Subtitle 2 of this title, the county commissioners or county council shall:

(1)    establish a drainage association that is composed of the landowners; and

(2)    name the organization the “_______ Public Drainage Association”.

(b)    A drainage association created under this title is a political subdivision of the State and a body politic and corporate.

(c)    A drainage association may:

(1)    acquire, hold, and convey property;

(2)    sue and be sued;

(3)    adopt a seal; and

(4)    exercise corporate powers.