If a county road cannot be conveniently drained by drains along the road, to make drains on the property outside the road, the governing body of a county may:
(1) contract for a right–of–way on the property as authorized under § 12–513 of this subtitle; or
(2) acquire the necessary property through condemnation under Title 12 of the Real Property Article.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 12 - Other Powers of Counties -- Generally
Part II - Procedures for Opening, Altering, or Closing Roads
Section 12-511 - Scope of Part
Section 12-512 - Opening, Altering, or Closing Roads by Petition
Section 12-513 - Rights-of-Way
Section 12-516 - Action by Governing Body of County
Section 12-517 - Drains Outside Limits of Road
Section 12-518 - Condemnation Power of Allegany, Garrett, and Washington Counties
Section 12-519 - Prohibited Locations of Opened or Altered Roads
Section 12-520 - Width of Roads; Roads Opened to Public
Section 12-521 - Imposition of Taxes