Md. Code, Local Government § 21-601
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 21-601, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§21–601.
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(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Bond” means a bond, note, or other evidence of obligation.
(c) “Commission” means the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.
(d) “Sanitary district” has the meaning stated in § 16–101 of the Public Utilities Article.
(e) (1) “Stormwater management” means the planning, designing, acquisition, construction, demolition, maintenance, and operation of facilities, practices, and programs for the control and disposition of storm and surface water.
(2) “Stormwater management” includes floodproofing, flood control, and navigation programs.
(3) In Prince George’s County, “stormwater management” also means the protection, conservation, regulation, creation, and acquisition of property described in §§ 5–901(g) and 16–101(l) of the Environment Article, consistent with federal and State laws and regulations on the subject of nontidal and private wetlands.
(f) “Stormwater management district” means a stormwater management district authorized under this subtitle.
(b) “Bond” means a bond, note, or other evidence of obligation.
(c) “Commission” means the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.
(d) “Sanitary district” has the meaning stated in § 16–101 of the Public Utilities Article.
(e) (1) “Stormwater management” means the planning, designing, acquisition, construction, demolition, maintenance, and operation of facilities, practices, and programs for the control and disposition of storm and surface water.
(2) “Stormwater management” includes floodproofing, flood control, and navigation programs.
(3) In Prince George’s County, “stormwater management” also means the protection, conservation, regulation, creation, and acquisition of property described in §§ 5–901(g) and 16–101(l) of the Environment Article, consistent with federal and State laws and regulations on the subject of nontidal and private wetlands.
(f) “Stormwater management district” means a stormwater management district authorized under this subtitle.
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