Md. Code, Local Government § 25-1001
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 25-1001, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§25–1001.
Official statutory text
(a) A person who is assessed for a ditch or drain that does not pass through or under the person’s land may open a ditch or install drain tile through the intervening land to connect to the main ditch and keep the ditch or drain tile open at the person’s expense and control.
(b) A person may not open a ditch or install drain tile under this section through the land of another person without the consent of the owner of the land.
(b) A person may not open a ditch or install drain tile under this section through the land of another person without the consent of the owner of the land.
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