(a) If the Commission becomes legally liable to a third party as a direct result of a modification of a previous approval of a major project by Montgomery County or Prince George’s County, the county directing the change is responsible for the liability that results from the change.
(b) The County Executive or County Council of Montgomery County or the County Executive of Prince George’s County shall settle or release a claim for liability under subsection (a) of this section by:
(1) negotiating with the claimant; or
(2) paying the final judgment of a court award.
(c) In litigation resulting from a claim for liability under subsection (a) of this section, the County Executive or County Council of Montgomery County and the County Executive of Prince George’s County may:
(1) intervene in a court proceeding before judgment; and
(2) interpose defenses available to the county or the Commission.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Title 23 - Water, Sewers, and Drainage
Subtitle 3 - Capital Improvements Program
Section 23-302 - Designation of Branch of County Government
Section 23-303 - Content of Program
Section 23-304 - Submission of Program and Recommendations
Section 23-305 - Public Hearings
Section 23-306 - Review; Written Comment by Commission
Section 23-307 - Approval or Disapproval of Certain Major Projects
Section 23-308 - Sources of Funding
Section 23-309 - Liability Resulting From Change
Section 23-310 - Reimbursement; Right, Title, and Interest
Section 23-311 - Notification of Final Action
Section 23-312 - Adoption of Program; Amendments to Program
Section 23-315 - Prince George's County -- Sanitary Sewer Service Outside Approved Areas