Md. Code, Local Government § 26–202

(a) The petition shall:

(1) clearly describe the area’s location, boundaries, and need of

drainage for optimal crop production;

(2) describe how draining or ditching the area or changing the

natural watercourse benefits the public or promotes the public health, safety, or

welfare; and

(3) request the establishment of a drainage association for the

purposes listed in item (2) of this subsection.

(b) A petition is valid only if signed by at least one–third of the landowners

or the owners of at least one–third of the land in a watershed.