Terms Used In Maryland Code, LOCAL GOVERNMENT 25-509

  • County: means a county of the State or Baltimore City. See
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • minor: means an individual under the age of 18 years. See
If the property or interest of a minor who does not have a guardian is affected by a watershed project under this subtitle, the orphans’ court of the county shall appoint a guardian to protect the interests of the minor.