Md. Code, Local Government § 12-607
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 12-607, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§12–607.
Official statutory text
(a) A person may request, by petition, that the governing body of a county build or repair a bridge.
(b) A person who intends to submit a petition under this section shall give at least 30 days’ notice by publication once a week for 3 successive weeks in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the county.
(c) After hearing the reasons for and against a petition, the governing body of a county shall decide whether to approve the petition based on what will best promote the public convenience.
(b) A person who intends to submit a petition under this section shall give at least 30 days’ notice by publication once a week for 3 successive weeks in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the county.
(c) After hearing the reasons for and against a petition, the governing body of a county shall decide whether to approve the petition based on what will best promote the public convenience.
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