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§ 21-208. Acquisition of land or structures for projects

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

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Local Government (Refs & Annos)
Division IV. Local Finance [Titles 16-23] (Refs & Annos)
Title 21. Special Taxing Districts (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Erosion Prevention Projects (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2013
MD Code, Local Government, § 21-208
Formerly cited as MD CODE, Art. 25, § 162
§ 21-208. Acquisition of land or structures for projects
Currentness
Purchase
(a) The district council may acquire an easement in any land or structure that is necessary to construct, extend, or maintain a project in the district.
Condemnation
(b)(1) If the district council and property owner cannot agree on the acquisition of an easement in the owner's property, the district council may begin condemnation proceedings in the circuit court of the county, as provided in Title 12 of the Real Property Article.
(2)(i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the district council may enter and take possession of the condemned property not less than 10 days after the recordation of the award in a condemnation proceeding under this subsection.
(ii) Notwithstanding an appeal or further proceedings taken by a defendant in the condemnation proceeding, before taking possession of the condemned property, the district council shall:
1. pay the amount of the award and all costs imposed to the clerk of the court; and
2. give its corporate undertaking to abide by and fulfill any judgment on appeal or on further proceedings.

Credits

Added by Acts 2013, c. 119, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.
MD Code, Local Government, § 21-208, MD LOCAL GOVT § 21-208
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 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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