Md. Code, Local Government § 12–607

(a) A person may request, by petition, that the governing body of a county

build or repair a bridge.

(b) A person who intends to submit a petition under this section shall give

at least 30 days’ notice by publication once a week for 3 successive weeks in at least

one newspaper of general circulation in the county.

(c) After hearing the reasons for and against a petition, the governing body

of a county shall decide whether to approve the petition based on what will best

promote the public convenience.