Md. Code, Local Government § 26-602

This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 26-602, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.

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§26–602.

Official statutory text

If a landowner refuses to accept the damages awarded to the landowner by the board of viewers and approved by the county commissioners or county council and refuses the necessary access to the landowner’s land, the board of managers may begin condemnation proceedings under Title 12 of the Real Property Article to acquire a right–of–way.

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