Md. Code, Local Government § 27–310

(a) Any landowner may appear at the hearing in person or by counsel and

object in writing to the report of the board of viewers.

(b) The county commissioners or county council shall:

(1) review the report of the board of viewers and any objection filed

to the report; and

(2) make any change that is necessary to treat each landowner in the

drainage district equitably.

(c) (1) If the county commissioners or the county council finds that the

cost of construction and the amount of damages assessed do not exceed the benefit

that will accrue to the affected land, the county commissioners or county council shall

confirm the report of the board of viewers and declare the drainage district to be

established.

(2) If the county commissioners or the county council finds that the

cost of construction and the amount of damages assessed exceed the benefit that will

accrue to the affected land, the county commissioners or county council shall dismiss

the proceedings at the cost of the petitioners, and any surety on the bond filed by the

petitioners shall be liable for the costs.