Condemnation power of Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties

1. Law
2. Maryland Code
3. Local Government
4. Counties
5. Other Powers of Counties -- Generally
6. Public Roads
7. Procedures for Opening, Altering, or Closing Roads
8. Condemnation power of Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties

    (a)    This section applies only to:

        (1)    Allegany County;

        (2)    Garrett County; and

        (3)    Washington County.

    (b)    For the purpose of building a new road, improving or widening an existing road, or draining a road, the county commissioners may acquire the necessary property through condemnation under Title 12 of the Real Property Article.

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