{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-local-government-27-502","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Local Government § 27–502","heading":"","body":"(a) The board of drainage commissioners has the power of eminent domain\nand may begin condemnation proceedings under Title 12 of the Real Property Article\nif:\n(1) it is necessary to acquire a right–of–way through land not affected\nby the drainage; and\n(2) the land cannot be acquired by purchase.\n(b) The board of drainage commissioners shall award damages out of the\nfirst funds available from bond proceeds or otherwise.","path":["Article - Local Government"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=glg\u0026section=27-502","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:59:58Z","sha256":"66476abb6dd8522618e80104aab146c97455aedea40e9f8a5defc686872273e2","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-local-government-27-501","next":"us-md/md.-code-local-government-27-601"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}