Md. Code, Local Government § 12-521
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 12-521, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§12–521.
Official statutory text
If the governing body of a county decides to open or alter a road, the governing body shall:
(1) at the usual time for imposing taxes, impose a tax on the assessable property of the county in an amount sufficient to open or alter the road and pay any damages awarded and owed by the county; and
(2) open or alter the road as soon as it can be done conveniently.
(1) at the usual time for imposing taxes, impose a tax on the assessable property of the county in an amount sufficient to open or alter the road and pay any damages awarded and owed by the county; and
(2) open or alter the road as soon as it can be done conveniently.
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