(a) The Commission may purchase a municipally or privately owned water supply or sewer system if the Commission:
(1) extends its general water supply or sewer system to the municipally or privately owned water supply or sewer system and is ready to connect with the system; or
(2) considers the purchase to be expedient, advisable, and proper for the adequate operation of the system under the Commission’s jurisdiction.
(b) If the Commission and the owner of a municipally or privately owned water supply or sewer system fail to agree to the purchase price or conditions of purchase of the water or sewer system, the Commission may acquire the system by condemnation, as provided in this division.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Title 23 - Water, Sewers, and Drainage
Subtitle 1 - Water and Sewer Systems
Section 23-101 - Commission Water, Sewer, and Drainage Systems
Section 23-102 - Private or Municipal Water and Sewer Systems in the Sanitary District
Section 23-103 - Acquisition of Private or Municipal Water or Sewer System -- Generally
Section 23-104 - Acquisition of Private Water or Sewer System
Section 23-105 - Acquisition of Municipal Water or Sewer System