(a) (1) If the Commission and the owner of the land or interest in land being taken are unable to agree as to the compensation and damages, if any, caused by the taking, the Commission shall institute condemnation proceedings in the manner required by the Real Property Article and the Maryland Rules.
(2) The court shall hear and determine the condemnation proceedings as soon as practicable after the application to the court.
(b) If the condemnation petition is not filed at the same time as the Commission pays the estimated fair market value to the owner or to the court for the owner’s benefit, the Commission shall file the condemnation petition not later than 30 days after receipt of notice from the property owner that a disagreement exists as to the compensation and damages, if any, caused by the taking.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Title 21 - Property and Land Use Matters
Subtitle 2 - Prince George's County Quick Take
Section 21-201 - Water Supply, Sanitary Sewer, or Stormwater Management Project
Section 21-202 - Purpose of Subtitle
Section 21-203 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 21-204 - Authority to Acquire Land
Section 21-205 - Written Declaration of Taking