Md. Code, Local Government § 26-502
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 26-502, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§26–502.
Official statutory text
At least 10 days before proceeding with its duties, the board of viewers shall:
(1) post a notice of its intention to proceed at four public places in the area described in the petition;
(2) publish a notice in a newspaper of general circulation published in each county in which the lands to be viewed are located; and
(3) send a copy of the notice to the county commissioners or county council, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the State Soil Conservation Committee in the Department of Agriculture.
(1) post a notice of its intention to proceed at four public places in the area described in the petition;
(2) publish a notice in a newspaper of general circulation published in each county in which the lands to be viewed are located; and
(3) send a copy of the notice to the county commissioners or county council, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the State Soil Conservation Committee in the Department of Agriculture.
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