The Secretary shall promote and encourage the drainage of agricultural lands in the State, correlate the activities of the local drainage organizations in the State, and cooperate with State and federal agencies in the interest of a permanent program of improved drainage. The Secretary has the powers necessary to accomplish the purposes of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Agric. § 8-601
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