Md. Code, Local Government § 1–801

(a) (1) In this section, “federal project” means any federal work,

improvement, or project.

(2) “Federal project” includes:

(i) dredging projects;

(ii) flood control projects; and

(iii) other federal river, harbor, and navigation works and

improvements.

(b) This section applies to the following governmental entities:

(1) counties;

(2) municipalities;

(3) public corporations;

(4) special districts; and

(5) any other political subdivisions.

(c) A governmental entity may:

(1) assist the United States or a federal agency in constructing,

financing, maintaining, using, or operating a federal project, including agreeing to

terms of local cooperation required by the United States or a federal agency;

(2) enter into a contract with the United States or a federal agency,

in the form required by the United States or federal agency, obligating the

governmental entity to:

(i) construct, finance, maintain, use, or operate a federal

project; or

(ii) arrange, contract for, or supervise the construction,

financing, maintenance, use, or operation of a federal project;

(3) appropriate or obligate money and obtain private loans or

financing to pay for its share of the cost of a federal project;

(4) accept and use federal grants or loans to assist in the

construction, financing, maintenance, use, or operation of a federal project;

(5) purchase or, in accordance with Title 12 of the Real Property

Article, condemn land and interests in land necessary for a federal project and

transfer any interest in that land to the United States or a federal agency; and

(6) enter property and waters to conduct surveys, soundings, and

examinations in furtherance of a federal project.