Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 26-1003 - Requirements when drainage project crosses railroad right-of-way(a) If a drainage project established under this title crosses a railroad right-of-way at the intersection of the right-of-way with a natural watercourse or depression through which water flows at periods of high water, the railroad company shall: (1) construct, build, and maintain any necessary new bridge or culvert; or(2) enlarge, strengthen, reconstruct, or replace any existing bridge or culvert.(b) The expense to the railroad under subsection (a) of this section shall be:(1) considered an element of damage to the railroad company by the board of viewers; and(2) shown as a damage in the report of the board of viewers.Revised and recodified by 2013 Md. Laws, Ch. 119,Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2013.