Md. Code, Local Government § 25-301
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 25-301, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§25–301.
Official statutory text
(a) On approval of the petition and report filed under Subtitle 2 of this title, the county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City shall:
(1) establish a watershed association that is composed of the landowners; and
(2) name the organization the “_______ Public Watershed Association”.
(b) A watershed association created under this title is a political subdivision of the State and a body politic and corporate.
(c) A watershed association may:
(1) acquire, hold, and convey property;
(2) sue and be sued;
(3) adopt a seal; and
(4) exercise corporate powers.
(1) establish a watershed association that is composed of the landowners; and
(2) name the organization the “_______ Public Watershed Association”.
(b) A watershed association created under this title is a political subdivision of the State and a body politic and corporate.
(c) A watershed association may:
(1) acquire, hold, and convey property;
(2) sue and be sued;
(3) adopt a seal; and
(4) exercise corporate powers.
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