Md. Code, Local Government § 26–301

(a) On approval of the petition and report filed under Subtitle 2 of this title,

the county commissioners or county council shall:

(1) establish a drainage association that is composed of the

landowners; and

(2) name the organization the “_______ Public Drainage Association”.

(b) A drainage association created under this title is a political subdivision

of the State and a body politic and corporate.

(c) A drainage association may:

(1) acquire, hold, and convey property;

(2) sue and be sued;

(3) adopt a seal; and

(4) exercise corporate powers.