The appropriate county governing body of Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties or the duly designated agencies of the appropriate county governing body shall have the jurisdiction, power, and authority to define and create the Patuxent River Watershed in their respective counties. Each shall act cooperatively with the Department and local, county, State, and federal governments to protect areas subject to sediment or erosion damage and prevent encroachment by rapid growth and spread of urban development by creating a program of flood prevention and conservation.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 13 - Patuxent River Watershed
Section 8-1302 - Legislative Findings
Section 8-1303 - Authority of County Governing Bodies or Designated Agencies to Create
Section 8-1304 - Authority of Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Section 8-1305 - Adopting, Amending, or Extending Watershed Plan
Section 8-1306 - Adopting Part or Parts of Plan; Procedure for Adopting Entire Plan or Part of Plan
Section 8-1307 - Acquisition, Improvement, and Development of Land or Other Property Within Area
Section 8-1309 - Acquisition of Lands Outside Area of Plan
Section 8-1311 - Leases and Contracts of Acquired Land
Section 8-1312 - Sale, Conveyance, Transfer, Lease, or Exchange of Unnecessary Acquired Lands
Section 8-1313 - Regulations for Use of Acquired Land
Section 8-1316 - Agreements Between Secretary and County or Designated Agency