Md. Code, Local Government § 27-603
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 27-603, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§27–603.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) The engineers who are appointed to the board of viewers shall receive compensation per diem, as agreed on by the county commissioners or county council.
(2) The individuals, other than the engineers, who are appointed to the board of viewers shall receive $3 per day.
(3) The rodmen, axmen, chainmen, and other laborers employed by a drainage district shall receive compensation not to exceed $2 per day each.
(b) The board of drainage commissioners may not receive a per diem but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred when engaged in the work of the drainage district.
(c) All other fees and costs incurred under this title are the same as provided by law for similar services.
(2) The individuals, other than the engineers, who are appointed to the board of viewers shall receive $3 per day.
(3) The rodmen, axmen, chainmen, and other laborers employed by a drainage district shall receive compensation not to exceed $2 per day each.
(b) The board of drainage commissioners may not receive a per diem but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred when engaged in the work of the drainage district.
(c) All other fees and costs incurred under this title are the same as provided by law for similar services.
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