Md. Code, Local Government § 25-1001
Md. Code, Local Government § 25-1001
in effect(a) A person who is assessed for a ditch or drain that does not pass through or under the person’s land may open a ditch or install drain tile through the intervening land to connect to the main ditch and keep the ditch or drain tile open at the person’s expense and control.
(b) A person may not open a ditch or install drain tile under this section through the land of another person without the consent of the owner of the land.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=glg§ion=25-1001&enactments=falseFetched: 10/17/2026
