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§ 12-503. Powers of counties over county roads

West's Annotated Code of MarylandLocal GovernmentEffective: October 1, 2013

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Local Government (Refs & Annos)
Division III. Counties [Titles 9-15] (Refs & Annos)
Title 12. Other Powers of Counties--Generally (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 5. Public Roads (Refs & Annos)
Part I. Public Roads Generally (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2013
MD Code, Local Government, § 12-503
Formerly cited as MD CODE, Art. 25, § 1-1
§ 12-503. Powers of counties over county roads
Currentness
Scope of section
(a) This section applies to all counties, except Baltimore City.
In general
(b) The governing body of a county has control over county roads.
Appointment of civil engineers and road supervisors
(c) The governing body of a county may appoint:
(1) road supervisors; and
(2) civil engineers to oversee the grading, construction, and repair of county roads.
Civil engineers
(d) A civil engineer appointed in accordance with subsection (c) of this section shall:
(1) hold office for a term, with a salary, under a bond, and subject to regulations of the governing body calculated to secure competent officers and a faithful discharge of duty; and
(2) direct and manage the grading, construction, and repair of county roads.

Credits

Added by Acts 2013, c. 119, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.
MD Code, Local Government, § 12-503, MD LOCAL GOVT § 12-503
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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