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§ 12-613. Judicial review of decision related to building or repairing bridges

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 6. Bridges and Canals (Refs & Annos)
Part II. Bridges Built or Repaired on Application (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2013
MD Code, Local Government, § 12-613
Formerly cited as MD CODE, Art. 25, § 46; MD CODE, Art. 25, § 47; MD CODE, Art. 25, § 48
§ 12-613. Judicial review of decision related to building or repairing bridges
Currentness
In general
(a)(1) A resident of a county in which the governing body has decided to build or repair a bridge, including a bridge between the county and an adjoining county, may seek review of the decision in the circuit court if the resident:
(i) files before a contract for the building or repairing is awarded; and
(ii) alleges that the decision is inexpedient.
(2) The governing body of the county shall give the resident or the resident's counsel full opportunity to examine the books and papers of the county relating to the decision to build or repair the bridge.
(3) The circuit court shall hear and decide the case according to justice and right with or without a jury as agreed to by the parties or ordered by the court.
Cost
(b)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the court shall allocate costs in a manner that the court determines just and equitable.
(2) If the court sustains the decision of the governing body of the county, the resident shall pay the costs.
(3) The governing body of the county shall pay any costs ordered by the court and all incidental expenses.

Credits

Added by Acts 2013, c. 119, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.
MD Code, Local Government, § 12-613, MD LOCAL GOVT § 12-613
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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