Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 3 - Establishment and Organization
Section 26-301 - Establishment of Drainage Association

(a)    On approval of the petition and report filed under Subtitle 2 of this title, the county commissioners or county council shall:
        (1)    establish a drainage association that is composed of the landowners; and
        (2)    name the organization the “_______ Public Drainage Association”.
    (b)    A drainage association created under this title is a political subdivision of the State and a body politic and corporate.
    (c)    A drainage association may:
        (1)    acquire, hold, and convey property;
        (2)    sue and be sued;
        (3)    adopt a seal; and
        (4)    exercise corporate powers.

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