Maryland
Public Utilities
765 entries
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§1–101. (a) In this division the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Aggregator” m…
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§2–101. (a) There is a Public Service Commission. (b) The Commission is an independent unit in the E…
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§2–102. (a) The Commission consists of five commissioners, appointed by the Governor with the advice…
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§2–103. (a) With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint a Chairman. (b) (1…
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§2–104. (a) The Commission shall appoint an Executive Secretary. (b) The Executive Secretary serves …
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§2–105. (a) The Commission shall appoint an Executive Director. (b) The Executive Director serves at…
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§2–106. (a) The Commission shall appoint a General Counsel. (b) The General Counsel shall have been …
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§2–107. (a) Each commissioner, the Chairman of the Commission, the General Counsel, the Executive Se…
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§2–108. (a) (1) The principal office of the Commission shall be in Baltimore City at the place that …
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§2–109. (a) (1) On request of the Commission, a public officer shall give to the Commission, without…
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§2–110. (a) In this section, “public service company” includes an electricity supplier and a gas sup…
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§2–110.1. (a) There is a Public Utility Regulation Fund. (b) The Fund consists of: (1) all revenue r…
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§2–111. (a) The Commission may charge reasonable fees for copies of Commission documents. (b) The Co…
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§2–112. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, to the full extent that the …
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§2–113. (a) (1) The Commission shall: (i) supervise and regulate the public service companies subjec…
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§2–114. To inspect a plant of a public service company, the Commission may: (1) have access to the p…
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§2–115. (a) The Commission shall initiate and conduct any investigation necessary to execute its pow…
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§2–116. (a) (1) As it considers desirable, the Commission may conduct proceedings on proposed amendm…
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§2–117. (a) (1) If the Commission believes that a public service company or gas master meter operato…
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§2–118. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) taxicabs; (2) powerboat companies; (3) toll bridges;…
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§2–119. As the interests of the people of this State are affected, the Commission: (1) shall study t…
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§2–120. Under interstate compacts or agreements or under the concurrent power of states to regulate …
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§2–121. The Commission may adopt reasonable regulations as necessary to carry out any law that relat…
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§2–122. (a) (1) On or before May 1 of each year, the Commission shall publish an annual report that …
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§2–123. (a) In accordance with this section, the Commission may charge reasonable and nondiscriminat…
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§2–201. In this subtitle, “residential and noncommercial users” means: (1) residential users of gas,…
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§2–202. (a) With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Attorney General shall appoint the People…
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§2–203. (a) (1) The State budget shall provide sufficient money for the Office of People’s Counsel t…
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§2–204. (a) (1) (i) The Office of People’s Counsel shall evaluate each matter pending before the Com…
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§2–205. (a) In appearances before the Commission and courts on behalf of residential and noncommerci…
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§2–206. If the budget for the Office of People’s Counsel is insufficient to allow it to perform its …
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§2–301. In this subtitle, “relative” means an individual related by blood or marriage.
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§2–302. This subtitle applies to commissioners, the General Counsel, the People’s Counsel, officers …
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§2–303. (a) This section applies to each individual subject to § 2–302 of this subtitle and to: (1) …
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§2–304. An individual subject to § 2-302 of this subtitle may not hold an office or position or enga…
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§2–305. An individual subject to § 2-302 of this subtitle may not solicit, suggest, request, or reco…
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§2–306. (a) Until at least 2 years have passed after leaving service as a commissioner or the People…
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§2–307. (a) This section applies to each individual subject to § 2–302 of this subtitle and to: (1) …
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§2–308. (a) This section applies to each individual subject to § 2–302 of this subtitle and to: (1) …
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§2–309. Except as directed by the Commission or a court or as authorized by law, an individual subje…
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§2–310. An individual subject to § 2–302 of this subtitle may not violate this division.
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§3–101. (a) A proceeding before the Commission shall be governed by the regulations and practices of…
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§3–102. (a) (1) Any person may file a complaint with the Commission. (2) The complaint shall be in w…
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§3–103. (a) The service of a document or notice relating to a proceeding before the Commission under…
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§3–104. (a) (1) The Commission shall institute and conduct proceedings reasonably necessary and prop…
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§3–105. The Commission shall give preferential consideration to the following in descending order: (…
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§3–106. (a) If a person timely files, the person may apply to intervene in a proceeding before the C…
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§3–107. In addition to any other right a party in a proceeding before the Commission may be entitled…
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§3–108. Unless notice is provided to each other party in a case before the Commission, a party or pe…
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§3–109. (a) On the request of a party to a proceeding in which a hearing is required or held, the Co…
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§3–110. (a) A person shall: (1) attend a proceeding before the Commission, if ordered by the Commiss…
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§3–111. (a) In each hearing, the Commission shall prepare an official record that includes testimony…
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§3–112. (a) In a proceeding before the Commission where a person applies for the approval of the Com…
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§3–113. (a) A decision and order of the Commission in a contested proceeding shall: (1) be based on …
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§3–114. (a) On rehearing, the Commission may: (1) consider facts not presented in the original heari…
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§3–201. (a) Notwithstanding § 10–120 of the State Government Article, the validity of a regulation o…
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§3–202. (a) Except for the staff of the Commission, a party or person in interest, including the Peo…
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§3–203. Every final decision, order, or regulation of the Commission is prima facie correct and shal…
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§3–204. (a) A proceeding for review under § 3–202 of this subtitle shall be instituted in: (1) the c…
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§3–205. The Commission may, on terms it considers appropriate, stay the enforcement of a regulation …
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§3–206. (a) After an answer has been filed in a proceeding for review under § 3–202 of this subtitle…
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§3–207. (a) (1) (i) By stipulation of all parties to a proceeding for review under § 3-202 of this s…
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§3–208. (a) (1) Any party may introduce new evidence on judicial review. (2) If the evidence present…
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§3–209. A party aggrieved by a final judgment in any proceeding under this subtitle may appeal the j…
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§4–101. In this title, “just and reasonable rate” means a rate that: (1) does not violate any provis…
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§4–102. (a) This section does not apply to small rural electric cooperatives. (b) The Commission sha…
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§4–103. (a) In setting just and reasonable rates under this title, the Commission may not discourage…
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§4–201. In accordance with the provisions of this article, a public service company shall charge jus…
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§4–202. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c)(1) of this section and subject to subsection (c)(2)…
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§4–203. (a) Unless otherwise ordered by the Commission, a public service company may not establish a…
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§4–204. (a) (1) The Commission may suspend, effective immediately and without formal proceedings, an…
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§4–205. (a) The Commission may set a temporary rate for any public service company that is higher or…
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§4–206. (a) At any time, the Commission may investigate and determine the fair value of the property…
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§4–206.1. (a) This section applies only to a public service company that is an investor–owned gas co…
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§4–207. (a) This section applies only to: (1) an electric cooperative; and (2) a gas company, electr…
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§4–208. (a) This section applies to a public service company that: (1) provides gas or electric serv…
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§4–209. (a) With respect to the net capital costs associated with the relocation underground of util…
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§4–210. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Customer” mean…
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§4–211. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, when determining necessary a…
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§4–212. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Contract capac…
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§4–213. (a) This section applies only to a public service company that is an electric company, a gas…
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§4–214. (a) In this section, “nonpipeline alternative” means an investment or activity that defers, …
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§4–301. (a) Notwithstanding § 4-101 of this title or any other law to the contrary, the Commission m…
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§4–302. (a) (1) In this subsection, “operating ratio” means the relationship of common carrier expen…
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§4–303. (a) The Commission shall establish pilotage fees and charges for pilotage services to vessel…
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§4–303.1. (a) The Commission shall establish fees and charges for a licensed docking master to provi…
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§4–304. (a) In this section, “jurisdiction” means a county or municipal corporation. (b) This sectio…
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§4–305. (a) In this section, “jurisdiction” means a county, sanitary district, or municipal corporat…
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§4–306. (a) This section applies to any municipal corporation in Talbot County that supplies water t…
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§4–307. (a) In this section, “rate consolidation” means the use of the same or similar rates or tari…
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§4–308. (a) On or before January 1, 2023, the Commission shall by regulation or order establish an a…
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§4–309. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Eligible limit…
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§4–401. As it considers necessary, and in accordance with the requirements of § 4-402 of this subtit…
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§4–402. (a) (1) This section applies to: (i) electric fuel rate adjustment clauses; (ii) purchased p…
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§4–501. (a) In its utility operations, a public service company may not: (1) sell, render services, …
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§4–502. In an action by a public service company to collect a charge, the public service company may…
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§4–503. (a) This section does not apply to service rendered or commodities furnished: (1) to the off…
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§4–504. (a) This section applies only to a public service company that is an investor–owned electric…
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§5–101. (a) After providing notice and an opportunity for interested parties to be heard, the Commis…
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§5–102. (a) The Commission may: (1) as it considers reasonable and proper, order a common carrier to…
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§5–103. (a) (1) The Commission may require a public service company to continue any service that the…
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§5–104. (a) The Commission may authorize the acts described in §§ 5-202, 5-203, and 5-205 of this ti…
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§5–105. The Commission shall require each gas company, electric company, and telephone company to ex…
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§5–106. Before a license or permit may be issued under this article to an employer to engage in an a…
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§5–201. (a) A public service company may not exercise a franchise granted by law except to the exten…
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§5–202. Without prior authorization of the Commission, a public service company may not: (1) assign,…
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§5–203. (a) This section does not apply to a merger of or transfer of stock or other ownership inter…
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§5–204. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) a municipal corporation, sanitary district, or other…
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§5–205. (a) Without prior authorization of the Commission, a person may not transfer a controlling i…
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§5–301. (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, this section does not apply to a requirement or vio…
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§5–302. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a public service company shall fil…
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§5–303. A public service company shall furnish equipment, services, and facilities that are safe, ad…
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§5–304. (a) (1) A public service company shall notify the Commission of any accident involving the p…
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§5–305. (a) This section applies to a project by an investor–owned gas company, electric company, or…
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§5–306. (a) In this section, “zero–trust” means a cybersecurity approach: (1) focused on cybersecuri…
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§5–401. Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle or by other law, the provisions of this subtit…
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§5–402. (a) This subtitle does not authorize a corporation to take or use property unless just compe…
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§5–403. (a) This section applies to a domestic or foreign corporation that is or may become engaged …
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§5–404. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Oil pipeline c…
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§5–405. (a) A railroad company or its authorized agent may agree with the owner to purchase, use, oc…
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§5–406. (a) (1) A railroad company may change the location or grade of any portion of its road if th…
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§5–407. (a) A railroad company and the municipal corporation, public officer, or public authority th…
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§5–408. The power of a railroad company to condemn land and other property under this subtitle inclu…
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§5–409. Sections 5-405, 5-406, and 5-407 of this subtitle apply to all railroads operated by electri…
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§5–410. (a) This section applies to: (1) a telegraph company that has its principal office in the St…
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§5–411. A water company may acquire by condemnation, in accordance with Title 12 of the Real Propert…
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§5–501. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Account holder…
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§5–502. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Abuse” has the…
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§6–101. (a) (1) This subsection: (i) applies only to corporations that operate in Maryland; and (ii)…
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§6–102. (a) This section applies only to public service companies that operate in Maryland. (b) The …
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§6–103. (a) This section applies only to public service companies that operate in Maryland. (b) (1) …
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§6–104. Any contract, assignment, transfer, or agreement for transfer or purchase of stock in violat…
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§6–105. (a) In this section, “affiliate” has the meaning stated in § 7–501 of this article. (b) (1) …
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§6–106. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Affiliate” has…
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§6–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Control” means th…
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§6–202. (a) The Commission may classify the public service companies under its jurisdiction. (b) Two…
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§6–203. The Commission may: (1) establish a uniform system of records for each class of public servi…
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§6–204. The Commission shall prescribe a system, a form of records, and a form of annual report for …
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§6–205. (a) (1) This subsection does not apply to railroads. (2) Except as provided in subsection (b…
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§6–206. (a) A public service company shall file its annual report with the Commission within the tim…
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§6–207. In addition to any other information that the Commission requires, the annual report of a pu…
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§6–208. (a) A public service company shall list in its annual report the name and address, basis of …
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§6–209. (a) (1) A public service company shall list in its annual report the name and address of: (i…
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§6–210. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a public service company sha…
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§6–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Acquiring entity”…
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§6–302. This subtitle applies to the sale and acquisition, including all tangible assets, of public …
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§6–303. (a) Without prior authorization of the Commission, a person may not acquire a controlling in…
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§6–304. (a) On agreement by both the acquiring entity and the selling utility, the fair market value…
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§6–305. A utility valuation expert may not: (1) derive any material financial benefit from the sale …
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§6–306. (a) (1) Reasonable transaction and closing costs incurred by the acquiring entity shall be i…
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§6–307. (a) If an acquiring entity and the selling utility agree to use the process outlined in § 6–…
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§6–308. (a) The cost of an improvement that an acquiring entity places in service after the acquisit…
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§7–101. Except as otherwise provided by law, the provisions of this subtitle are not subject to the …
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§7–102. (a) A gas company incorporated in Maryland may: (1) manufacture artificial gas; (2) sell or …
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§7–103. (a) An electric company incorporated in Maryland may: (1) manufacture, sell, and furnish ele…
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§7–104. The formation, organization, and governance of electric cooperatives incorporated in Marylan…
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§7–105. (a) A water company incorporated in the State has the powers necessary for the purposes for …
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§7–106. (a) This section does not qualify, limit, or abridge the power and authority, or the manner …
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§7–107. Subject to the regulations of the Commission, the County Commissioners of Garrett County may…
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§7–108. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Affiliate” has…
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§7–201. (a) (1) Annually, the Chairman of the Commission shall forward to the Secretary of Natural R…
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§7–202. (a) If the Commission determines that a site is needed, the Commission, on its own motion, m…
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§7–203. (a) (1) The Commission shall: (i) impose an environmental surcharge per kilowatt hour of ele…
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§7–204. (a) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, at least 30 days before a hear…
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§7–205. (a) (1) In this section, “modification” means a physical alteration of, replacement of, or o…
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§7–206. (a) This section applies to the installation of pollution control equipment or a change in t…
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§7–207. ** CONTINGENCY – IN EFFECT – CHAPTER 572 OF 2025 ** (a) (1) In this section the following wo…
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§7–207.1. (a) In this section, “generating station” does not include: (1) a generating unit or facil…
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§7–207.2. (a) In this section, “generating station” does not include: (1) a generating unit or facil…
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§7–207.3. (a) (1) On or before December 1, 2025, and each December 1 thereafter, the owner or operat…
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§7–207.4. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Distributed …
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§7–207.5. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTERS 625 AND 626 OF 2025 // (a) (1) In …
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§7–208. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Construction” …
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§7–209. (a) The Commission shall examine alternatives to the construction of a new transmission line…
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§7–210. (a) This section does not apply to Baltimore City. (b) (1) A municipal corporation may not b…
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§7–211. (a) The General Assembly finds and declares that it is the policy of the State to encourage …
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§7–212. (a) On or before July 1, 2008, the Commission shall adopt regulations governing the purchase…
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§7–213. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Eligible r…
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§7–213.1. (a) In this section, “special medical needs facility” includes: (1) an assisted living fac…
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§7–214. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Contact voltag…
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§7–215. (a) This section applies to a solar electric generating facility located in the State that: …
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§7–216. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Energy sto…
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§7–216.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Delivery yea…
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§7–216.2. (a) In this section, “energy storage device” has the meaning stated in § 7–216 of this sub…
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§7–217. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Electric schoo…
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§7–218. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Agrivoltaics” …
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§7–219. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Energy storage…
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§7–220. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Behind–the–meter prog…
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§7–221. The General Assembly finds and declares that energy efficiency is: (1) among the least expen…
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§7–222. (a) Subject to review and approval by the Commission, each electric company, each gas compan…
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§7–223. (a) On or before January 1, 2025, and on or before January 1 every 3 years, starting in 2027…
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§7–224. (a) (1) Beginning January 1, 2025, and on or before January 1 every 3 years, starting in 202…
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§7–225. (a) As soon as possible in 2024, and at least 8 months before the filing deadline for plans …
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§7–226. (a) (1) Each electric company, each gas company, and the Department shall provide to the Com…
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§7–227. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the Commission may not require or allow an electric compa…
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§7–228. (a) Each electric company and each gas company shall promote the availability of federal and…
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§7–301. (a) A person may not furnish or put in use for revenue billing purposes a gas meter or elect…
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§7–302. (a) (1) By written request, a consumer may compel the Commission to inspect and test the con…
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§7–303. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Apartment …
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§7–304. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Apartment hous…
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§7–305. (a) A gas company or electric company may bill its customers for gas, electricity, or any ot…
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§7–306. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Biomass” means…
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§7–306.1. (a) A person who is negotiating a contract with an eligible customer–generator to install …
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§7–306.2. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Agrivolt…
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§7–306.3. (a) In this section, “eligible customer–generator” has the meaning stated in § 7–306 of th…
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§7–307. (a) In this section, “termination of service” means the termination, reduction, or refusal t…
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§7–307.1. (a) A public service company may not terminate electric or gas service to a residential cu…
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§7–307.2. (a) This section applies only to property subject to a condominium regime established unde…
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§7–307.3. (a) A public service company that intends to terminate, because of nonpayment, electric or…
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§7–307.4. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Eligible res…
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§7–308. (a) In this section, “natural gas vehicle” means a vehicle operated on a public road and pow…
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§7–309. (a) This section does not apply to electric cooperatives. (b) (1) In this section the follow…
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§7–310. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Education and Protection Fund. (b) There is an Educati…
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§7–311. (a) The Commission shall develop a training and educational program for any entity or indivi…
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§7–312. (a) On request of a retail electricity customer, an electric company shall provide to the cu…
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§7–313. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Gas service re…
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§7–314. (a) This section applies to electric companies, electric cooperatives, and municipal utiliti…
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§7–315. (a) (1) In this section, “residential energy retailer” includes: (i) an electricity supplier…
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§7–316. (a) In this section, “marketing” does not include materials to educate or inform a retail cu…
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§7–317. (a) (1) Beginning July 1, 2025, a person may not engage in the business of an energy salespe…
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§7–318. (a) Beginning July 1, 2025, a person may not engage in the business of an energy vendor in t…
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§7–319. (a) In this section, “low–emissions housing” means housing that is engineered to or uses mea…
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§7–320. (a) This section applies only to residential rooftop solar energy generating systems. (b) A …
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§7–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “B.T.U.” means a B…
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§7–402. Except as provided in § 7-406(c) of this subtitle, the provisions of this subtitle do not ap…
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§7–403. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and § 7–404 of this subtitle,…
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§7–404. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Department of Housing and Community Devel…
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§7–405. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an electric company may not …
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§7–406. (a) (1) A builder subject to the provisions of this subtitle shall: (i) provide the first pu…
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§7–407. (a) A person who fails or causes another to fail to submit a certification or statement of w…
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§7–408. This subtitle may be cited as the Energy Conservation Building Standards Act.
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§7–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Affiliate” means …
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§7–502. (a) Except as required under subsection (b) of this section, the provisions of this subtitle…
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§7–504. The General Assembly finds and declares that the purpose of this subtitle is to: (1) establi…
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§7–505. (a) (1) In assessing and approving each electric company’s restructuring plan, and overseein…
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§7–506. (a) The electric company in a distribution territory shall provide and be responsible for di…
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§7–506.1. (a) (1) This section applies only to: (i) an electricity supplier or other owner of a gene…
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§7–507. (a) A person, other than an electric company providing standard offer service under § 7–510(…
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§7–508. (a) An electric company may transfer any of its generation facilities or generation assets t…
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§7–509. (a) (1) On and after the initial implementation date, the generation, supply, and sale of el…
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§7–510. (a) (1) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the phased implementation of customer cho…
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§7–510.1. (a) The Commission shall educate customers about customer choice in accordance with this s…
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§7–510.2. (a) The Commission shall establish a customer choice shopping website that allows a custom…
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§7–510.3. (a) In this section, “small commercial electric customer” means a commercial electric cust…
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§7–511. (a) Except for electric cooperatives and municipal electric utilities: (1) competitive billi…
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§7–512. (a) This section and § 7-513 of this subtitle apply to an entity that was regulated as an el…
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§7–512.1. (a) (1) The Commission shall establish an electric universal service program to assist ele…
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§7–513. (a) (1) In accordance with this subsection, an electric company shall be provided a fair opp…
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§7–514. (a) (1) On complaint or on its own motion, for good cause shown, the Commission may conduct …
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§7–515. An electricity supplier that also provides distribution service, or that has an affiliate th…
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§7–516. (a) (1) In recognition of the potential environmental impacts of restructuring the electric …
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§7–517. This subtitle may be referred to as the “Electric Customer Choice and Competition Act of 199…
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§7–520. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Assignee” means any i…
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§7–521. This part applies to an electric company that: (1) has an obligation to provide standard off…
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§7–522. (a) An electric company subject to this part may file a rate stabilization plan with the Com…
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§7–523. (a) The Commission may require that a deferral of expenses under a rate stabilization plan b…
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§7–524. (a) Tariffs implementing a rate stabilization plan may provide that: (1) residential custome…
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§7–525. (a) The Commission may authorize an electric company to recover, as additional rate stabiliz…
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§7–526. (a) An electric company may apply to the Commission for a qualified rate order for the finan…
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§7–527. (a) The qualified rate order shall set forth the rate stabilization costs to be recovered an…
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§7–528. (a) A qualified rate order shall become effective in accordance with its terms. (b) After a …
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§7–529. The Commission shall make a final decision on the issuance of a qualified rate order under t…
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§7–530. A qualified rate order approved by the Commission shall include terms ensuring that the impo…
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§7–531. The Commission shall establish specific procedures and time frames for the review and adjust…
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§7–532. (a) A qualified rate order shall terminate and expire 1 year after the date of its adoption …
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§7–533. (a) At the request of an electric company, the Commission may adopt a qualified rate order p…
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§7–534. (a) At the request of an electric company, the Commission may modify an existing qualified r…
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§7–535. (a) A rate stabilization bond issued under this part is not a debt, liability, or a pledge o…
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§7–536. A qualified rate order under this part that authorizes the issuance of rate stabilization bo…
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§7–537. (a) The rights and interests of an electric company or successor under a qualified rate orde…
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§7–538. A transaction that involves the transfer and ownership of rate stabilization property and th…
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§7–539. (a) An agreement by an electric company or assignee to transfer rate stabilization property …
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§7–540. (a) The interest of an assignee or pledgee in rate stabilization property and in the revenue…
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§7–541. (a) (1) The electric bill of an electric company that has obtained a qualified rate order an…
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§7–542. (a) (1) Rate stabilization property does not constitute an account or general intangible und…
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§7–543. (a) This section applies to a person that is a successor to an electric company, whether thr…
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§7–544. An assignee or financing party may not be considered to be a public service company or an el…
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§7–547. This part applies to an investor-owned electric company that has an obligation to provide st…
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§7–548. (a) (1) (i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, but subject to paragraphs (…
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§7–549. (a) In this section, “actual cost” means the costs and expenses deferred as regulatory asset…
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§7–601. In this subtitle, “consumer” and “customer” each means a retail gas customer.
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§7–602. The General Assembly finds and declares that the purpose of this subtitle is to: (1) clarify…
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§7–603. (a) The Commission shall license gas suppliers, energy salespersons, and energy vendors and …
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§7–603.1. (a) (1) Subject to subsection (b)(5) of this section, for just cause on the Commission’s o…
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§7–604. (a) On or before July 1, 2001, the Commission shall adopt consumer protection orders or regu…
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§7–604.1. (a) The Commission shall establish a customer choice shopping website that allows a custom…
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§7–604.2. (a) In this section, “default gas commodity service” means the supply of retail gas commod…
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§7–605. (a) This subtitle may not be construed to: (1) affect the authority of the Division of Consu…
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§7–606. The Commission may adopt regulations or adopt orders to implement this subtitle that it cons…
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§7–607. This subtitle may be referred to as the “Natural Gas Supplier Licensing and Consumer Protect…
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§7–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Administration” m…
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§7–702. (a) It is the intent of the General Assembly to: (1) recognize the economic, environmental, …
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§7–703. (a) (1) (i) The Commission shall implement a renewable energy portfolio standard that, excep…
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§7–704. (a) (1) Energy from a Tier 1 renewable source: (i) is eligible for inclusion in meeting the …
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§7–704.1. (a) (1) The General Assembly finds and declares that: (i) the State has a goal of reaching…
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§7–704.2. (a) (1) The Commission shall determine the offshore wind energy component of the renewable…
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§7–704.3. (a) The General Assembly finds and declares that it is in the public interest to upgrade a…
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§7–704.4. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Community be…
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§7–704.5. (a) On or before December 31, 2024, and on or before each December 31 thereafter, the Comm…
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§7–705. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, each electricity supplier sh…
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§7–706. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, in accordance with the oblig…
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§7–707. (a) In this section, “green power” means energy sources or renewable energy credits that are…
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§7–708. (a) (1) The Commission shall establish and maintain a market-based renewable electricity tra…
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§7–709. (a) An electricity supplier may use accumulated renewable energy credits to meet the renewab…
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§7–709.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Brownfield” …
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§7–710. The Commission may impose an administrative fee on a renewable energy credit transaction, bu…
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§7–711. (a) The Commission has the same power and authority with respect to an electricity supplier …
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§7–712. Subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on or before December 1 of each year th…
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§7–713. The Commission shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subtitle.
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§7–714. The developer of a solar energy generating system that has a generating capacity over 1 mega…
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§7–801. It is the goal of the State that the electric system support, in a cost–effective manner, th…
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§7–802. On or before December 1, 2024, and each December 1 thereafter, the Commission shall submit a…
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§7–803. (a) The General Assembly strongly encourages the electric companies of the State to pursue d…
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§7–804. (a) On or before December 31, 2025, the Commission shall adopt regulations or issue orders t…
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§7–901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “EV charging netwo…
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§7–902. This subtitle applies to an electric company that: (1) installs or maintains an EV charging …
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§7–903. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Commission shall, by order or regulation …
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§7–904. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an electric company operatin…
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§7–905. (a) An electric company participating in the EV Pilot Program shall maintain an adequate num…
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§7–1001. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Beneficial elect…
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§7–1002. The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) well–designed time–of–use pricing of elec…
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§7–1003. (a) (1) On or before July 1, 2025, each investor–owned electric company shall file with the…
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§7–1004. (a) On or before May 1, 2025, the Commission shall adopt regulations to: (1) establish expe…
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§7–1005. (a) The Commission shall develop a program for each investor–owned electric company to esta…
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§7–1006. (a) (1) The Commission may approve or require an investor–owned electric company to offer u…
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§7–1007. (a) An investor–owned electric company may recover all reasonable costs incurred in: (1) pa…
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§7–1101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Administration” …
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§7–1102. (a) (1) (i) On or before October 1, 2024, each gas company that serves at least 75,000 cust…
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§7–1103. (a) (1) (i) The Administration shall coordinate funding sources, including all available fe…
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§7–1104. (a) For any front–of–meter or behind–the–meter projects related to the construction of any …
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§7–1105. (a) An electric company, a gas company, or a water company may own, manage, and recover cos…
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§7–1106. The Commission may retain independent consultants and experts to: (1) assist the Commission…
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§7–1201. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Dispatchable energy …
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§7–1202. (a) An application for a proposed project under Parts III and IV of this subtitle is subjec…
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§7–1203. The Commission may contract for the services of independent consultants and experts to impl…
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§7–1206. (a) (1) On or before October 1, 2025, and at other times as provided in subsection (b) of t…
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§7–1207. The Commission shall include specifications in a solicitation issued under § 7–1206 of this…
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§7–1208. (a) (1) Within 45 days after the closing date for the solicitation period set in accordance…
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§7–1209. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and subject to paragraph (3)…
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§7–1212. (a) (1) After the effective date of Commission regulations implementing this part, a person…
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§7–1213. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Commission shall approve, conditionally …
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§7–1214. An application submitted for a nuclear energy generation project under § 7–1212 of this sub…
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§7–1215. (a) The Commission shall use the following criteria to evaluate and compare applications fo…
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§7–1216. (a) The Commission may not approve an application for a nuclear energy generation project s…
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§7–1217. (a) An order the Commission issues approving an application for a nuclear energy generation…
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§7–1218. (a) If the Commission approves an application that demonstrates, based on the criteria spec…
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§7–1219. (a) The findings and evidence relied on by the General Assembly for the continuation of the…
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§7–1220. (a) In this section, “zero–emission credit” means the difference between the price that a n…
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§7–1221. On or before July 1, 2027, the Commission shall adopt regulations to carry out this part.
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§7–1224. (a) The Commission shall, by regulation or order, establish a competitive process for the p…
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§7–1225. (a) The Commission shall include specifications in a procurement solicitation issued under …
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§7–1226. (a) In selecting a proposal for a front–of–the–meter transmission energy storage device pro…
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§7–1227. (a) For any proposal selected under this part, the Commission may adopt conditions for the …
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§7–1228. Any transmission energy storage device built in accordance with this subtitle shall count t…
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§7–1229. On or before December 31, 2026, the Commission shall report, in accordance with § 2–1257 of…
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§7–1301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Director” means …
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§7–1302. (a) There is a Strategic Energy Planning Office. (b) (1) The head of the Office is the Dire…
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§7–1303. (a) (1) Every 3 years, the Office shall develop a Comprehensive Wholesale Energy Markets an…
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§7–1304. (a) (1) The Office shall: (i) develop and maintain the tools and resources necessary to com…
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§7–1305. (a) On or before September 1, 2028, and every 3 years thereafter, the Office shall submit t…
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§7–1306. (a) Beginning on or before September 1, 2030, and at least once every 3 years thereafter, a…
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§7–1307. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) the report required under § 7–1304(a)(3) of this su…
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§8–101. (a) This subtitle applies to: (1) a telegraph company; or (2) a telephone company that owned…
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§8–102. Corporations may be formed as provided in the Corporations and Associations Article to own, …
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§8–103. (a) (1) A telegraph or telephone company or a corporation authorized under § 5-410(a)(3) of …
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§8–104. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 8-103(b) of this subtitle, a telegraph or telephone comp…
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§8–105. (a) If, within a reasonable time after due notice, a telegraph or telephone company or a cor…
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§8–106. (a) To obtain an easement, the president and directors of a telegraph or telephone company o…
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§8–107. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the owner of timber growing along …
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§8–108. (a) A telegraph company doing business in this State shall: (1) receive telegrams from and f…
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§8–201. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Economic unit”…
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§8–202. (a) (1) The Commission may not authorize telephone company charges to be levied for director…
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§8–203. (a) (1) The Commission may not authorize mandatory telephone company charges based on a meas…
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§8–204. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) a unit of federal, State, or local government that u…
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§8–205. (a) (1) In this section, “telephone solicitation” means an organized activity, program, or c…
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§8–206. (a) This section applies to telephone directories distributed by, or on behalf of, a telepho…
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§8–301. Except as otherwise provided by law, the provisions of this subtitle are not subject to the …
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§8–302. (a) A telephone company doing business in the State that has coin pay telephones located on …
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§8–303. (a) A telegraph company engaged in the business of transmitting communications by telegraph …
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§8–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Hold order” or “f…
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§8–402. (a) This subtitle applies to a telephone company or reseller that provides intrastate interL…
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§8–403. Each reseller that provides telecommunications service shall obtain authorization from the C…
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§8–404. Unless the telephone company or reseller complies with authorization and confirmation proced…
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§8–405. (a) This section applies to a telephone company or reseller that initiates an unauthorized c…
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§8–406. (a) When a customer, or a telephone company or reseller providing a new telecommunications s…
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§8–407. (a) If the Commission determines that a hold order or freeze is necessary, the Commission ma…
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§8–408. (a) To implement this subtitle the Commission may adopt regulations necessary to carry out t…
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§8–409. (a) A telephone company or reseller may not fail or neglect to comply with this subtitle or …
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§8–501. (a) The Commission may, after notice and public hearing, adopt policies and regulations gove…
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§8–601. In this subtitle: (1) “voice over Internet protocol service” or “VoIP service” means any ser…
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§8–602. (a) The Commission does not have jurisdiction over the regulation of VoIP service, including…
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§9–101. (a) Each common carrier shall provide reasonable, proper, and equal facilities for the promp…
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§9–102. Unless the Commission orders otherwise, a common carrier may not charge or receive an equal …
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§9–103. (a) The Commission shall prescribe a form of tariff schedules for common carriers that is as…
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§9–201. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a motor carrier permit is required…
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§9–202. A motor carrier permit may not be issued unless the Commission, after considering the number…
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§9–203. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the Commission may subject a motor c…
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§9–204. The Commission may suspend, revoke, or subsequently deny a motor carrier permit if the holde…
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§9–205. (a) (1) A route or schedule of a motor vehicle for which a motor carrier permit is granted m…
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§9–206. (a) The owner and operator of an intrastate motor bus carrier shall prohibit the smoking of …
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§9–207. (a) This section applies to a motor carrier providing transportation for hire by or through …
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§9–208. (a) This section does not apply to a motor coach that is licensed by the Commission to provi…
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§9–301. In this subtitle, “Maryland railroad company” means a railroad company organized under the l…
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§9–302. Except as otherwise provided by law, the provisions of this subtitle are not subject to the …
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§9–303. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a Maryland railroad company …
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§9–304. (a) (1) A Maryland railroad company may cross or divert an unnavigable stream whenever it is…
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§9–305. (a) (1) Whenever necessary in the construction of a railroad, a Maryland railroad company ma…
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§9–306. (a) (1) A Maryland railroad company may: (i) cross or divert a highway whenever necessary fo…
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§9–307. If the right-of-way or location of any part of an unfinished railroad remains unused for rai…
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§9–308. (a) Subject to § 6-101(c) of this article, a Maryland railroad company may acquire, own, hol…
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§9–309. (a) The presumption of negligence established in this section does not apply if: (1) the dam…
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§9–310. (a) A railroad that crosses or connects with another railroad may use the track or roadway o…
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§9–311. (a) (1) At least 30 days before making a determination, the local governing body of a county…
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§9–312. (a) Each safety gate at a grade crossing in the State shall have reflectors of sufficient si…
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§9–313. (a) At each place where its tracks cross a public highway, a Maryland railroad company shall…
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§9–401. (a) Unless the Commission orders otherwise, a railroad company shall have sufficient cars an…
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§9–402. (a) This section does not affect the duties of a railroad company or the powers of the Commi…
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§9–403. (a) If safe to install, reasonably practicable, and justified by the volume of business, a r…
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§10–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Central Repository”…
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§10–102. (a) This subtitle supplements other law relating to the operation and licensing of motor ve…
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§10–103. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a person may not operate…
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§10–104. (a) (1) An applicant for a for–hire driver’s license shall: (i) submit to the Commission a …
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§10–104.1. (a) An applicant for a for–hire driver’s license may not provide sedan services, limousin…
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§10–105. (a) After an administrative review, the Commission shall deny an application for a license …
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§10–106. (a) The term of a for-hire driver’s license is not less than 1 year and not more than 3 yea…
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§10–107. The Commission may issue a temporary license and, if applicable, a badge to an applicant fo…
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§10–108. (a) A for-hire driver shall have the for-hire driver’s license in the driver’s possession w…
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§10–109. If a passenger elects to use a route where a highway or bridge toll charge occurs, the for-…
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§10–110. (a) (1) There is a position of license hearing officer. (2) The license hearing officer sha…
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§10–111. Notwithstanding § 2-110 of this article, the Commission may seek adequate funding in the St…
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§10–112. (a) There is a For–Hire Driving Services Enforcement Fund. (b) The Fund is a special, nonla…
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§10–201. This subtitle applies to a person providing taxicab services under a taxicab permit or taxi…
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§10–202. (a) A person must have a permit issued by the Commission whenever the person operates as a …
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§10–203. (a) (1) An applicant for a permit to operate a taxicab business shall submit to the Commiss…
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§10–204. (a) Each permit applies only to the particular taxicab designated in the permit. (b) (1) Ea…
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§10–205. (a) A permit may not be assigned or transferred unless, after investigation, the Commission…
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§10–206. (a) Each taxicab for which a permit is required shall have the word “taxicab” appear conspi…
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§10–207. (a) A taxicab for which a permit is required may not be operated unless the permit holder: …
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§10–208. (a) In addition to other duties specifically imposed by this subtitle, while driving a taxi…
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§10–209. (a) A taxicab driver shall make maximum use of service communications with the driver’s swi…
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§10–210. (a) (1) A taxicab permit holder shall post in each of its taxicabs a schedule of its fares …
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§10–301. If a taxicab for which a permit is not required charges on the basis of a fixed charge made…
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§10–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Insurance Commis…
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§10–402. (a) This subtitle applies to transportation network companies, operators, and transportatio…
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§10–403. (a) The Commission shall adopt regulations to ensure that transportation network companies …
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§10–403.1. A transportation network company may not operate in the State unless the Commission has i…
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§10–403.2. (a) A transportation network company shall provide each operator with a weekly fare and e…
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§10–404. (a) An operator may not provide transportation network services unless the Commission has a…
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§10–405. (a) (1) An operator, a transportation network company on behalf of the operator, or a combi…
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§10–406. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Assessment” m…
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§10–407. (a) There is a Transportation Network Assessment Fund. (b) The Fund consists of assessment …
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§10–408. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Shared passen…
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§10–409. (a) On or before February 1 each year, a transportation network company shall report to the…
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§10–501. (a) A person may not transport, solicit for transport, or agree to transport any person or …
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§10–502. (a) A person may not operate a vehicle that provides passenger–for–hire services in the Sta…
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§11–101. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Liquefied nat…
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§11–102. (a) The Commission shall adopt and enforce safety standards for gas service installations a…
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§11–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Hazardous li…
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§11–202. (a) The Commission may act for the United States Secretary of Transportation to implement 4…
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§11–203. (a) (1) The Commission may adopt regulations that establish safety standards and practices …
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§11–204. (a) An intrastate pipeline operator shall immediately notify the Commission and the Nationa…
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§11–205. (a) Each year an intrastate pipeline operator shall submit an annual report on the state of…
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§11–206. (a) The Commission may assess and collect from an intrastate pipeline operator an inspectio…
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§11–207. The Commission may bring an action for injunctive relief in a circuit court to: (1) enjoin …
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§11–208. (a) The Commission may impose on a person who violates this subtitle or a regulation adopte…
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§12–101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Authority” means…
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§12–102. It is the intent of the General Assembly to protect underground facilities of owners from d…
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§12–103. This subtitle does not apply to an excavation not more than 6 inches in depth or demolition…
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§12–104. (a) This section applies to: (1) complete replacement of an existing underground facility; …
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§12–106. (a) There is a Maryland Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Authority. (b) It is the i…
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§12–107. (a) The Authority consists of nine members appointed by the Governor. (b) The nine members …
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§12–108. (a) From among its members, each year the Authority shall select a chair. (b) Subject to su…
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§12–109. (a) Five members of the Authority are a quorum. (b) The Authority shall meet at least once …
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§12–110. (a) The Authority may: (1) adopt bylaws for the conduct of its business; (2) adopt a seal; …
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§12–111. (a) The Authority may obtain funding for its operational expenses from: (1) a federal or St…
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§12–112. (a) To enforce this subtitle, the Authority: (1) shall accept and review complaints for vio…
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§12–113. (a) In a hearing before the Authority for an alleged violation of this subtitle: (1) all te…
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§12–114. Beginning January 1, 2012, the Authority shall report each year to the Governor and, in acc…
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§12–117. (a) There is a Maryland Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Education and Outreach Fun…
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§12–120. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a person that obtains th…
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§12–121. (a) (1) This section applies to any action taken to address an emergency from the time the …
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§12–122. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person that operates a one–call…
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§12–123. (a) (1) An owner shall be a member of a one–call system. (2) Except as provided in paragrap…
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§12–124. (a) Before performing excavation or demolition in the State, a person: (1) shall initiate a…
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§12–125. (a) A person shall repeat the notification required under § 12–124 of this subtitle if the …
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§12–126. (a) An owner–member or its contract locator shall mark its underground facility if a propos…
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§12–127. (a) A person that intends to perform excavation or demolition may begin excavation or demol…
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§12–128. (a) A political subdivision, municipal corporation, the Department of Transportation, an ad…
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§12–129. (a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, any new or replacement piping that is buried…
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§12–130. (a) (1) This section applies to a primary contractor that: (i) performs the excavation duti…
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§12–131. (a) In connection with a project that may require excavation or demolition, a person may in…
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§12–134. (a) To stop or prevent a negligent or unsafe excavation or demolition, an owner or the Atto…
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§12–135. (a) (1) A person that performs an excavation or demolition without first providing the noti…
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§12–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Communicatio…
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§12–302. (a) The General Assembly finds that, in many areas of the State, landowners, cities, counti…
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§12–303. This subtitle does not apply in Baltimore County.
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§12–304. (a) This subtitle does not limit the authority of the Commission under this article, the Ma…
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§12–305. A county or municipal corporation shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out this subti…
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§12–306. Proceedings under this subtitle may be used to: (1) convert an existing electric or communi…
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§12–307. (a) Proceedings for a conversion must be initiated by petition filed under § 12-308 of this…
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§12–308. (a) The petition shall be filed with the clerk of the legislative body of the county or mun…
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§12–309. (a) On presentation of the petition and the certificate of sufficiency from the clerk under…
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§12–310. (a) After receipt of a petition under § 12-308 of this subtitle, the legislative body of th…
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§12–311. (a) In a proceeding for a conversion, the county or municipal corporation and any public ag…
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§12–312. (a) After approval by the Commission of an agreement under § 12-311 of this subtitle and, i…
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§12–313. (a) Subject to applicable rules, regulations, tariffs, or ordinances, the landowner is resp…
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§12–314. (a) (1) At least 15 days before the date of commencement of construction, the clerk of the …
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§12–315. (a) If a landowner fails to comply with § 12-313 of this subtitle, all overhead electric or…
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§12–316. (a) This section does not authorize a county or municipal corporation to avoid compliance w…
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§12–317. (a) In accordance with its charter or a public general law or public local law, a county or…
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§13–101. (a) This section does not apply to a violation of the following provisions of this article:…
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§13–201. (a) This section does not apply to a violation of the following provisions of this article:…
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§13–202. (a) In this section, “safety violation” means a condition or activity likely to cause injur…
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§13–203. (a) A gas company or gas master meter operator that violates any of the Commission’s standa…
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§13–204. Personnel of the Commission or Office of People’s Counsel who are convicted of violating Ti…
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§13–205. A public service company is subject to a fine of $100 for each day beyond 30 days after the…
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§13–206. An individual who violates a provision of this division concerning for–hire driving service…
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§13–207. A contract, assignment, or transfer in violation of this division is void.
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§13–208. (a) In addition to any otherwise available remedy, the Commission may summarily order a per…
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§16–101. (a) In this division the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commission” mean…
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§17–101. (a) There is a Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission. (b) The Commission has jurisdiction…
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§17–102. (a) The Commission consists of: (1) three commissioners from Prince George’s County, appoin…
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§17–103. (a) (1) The County Executive shall make an appointment from a list of applicants. (2) The l…
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§17–104. (a) A commissioner may be removed before the completion of the commissioner’s term: (1) in …
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§17–105. (a) From among its members, the Commission shall elect a chair and a vice chair. (b) (1) Th…
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§17–106. (a) The Commission shall determine the times and places of its meetings. (b) The Commission…
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§17–107. (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, the members of the Commission…
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§17–201. (a) (1) The Commission is a body corporate. (2) The Commission may: (i) use a common seal; …
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§17–202. (a) The Commission: (1) before January 15 of each year, shall prepare capital and operating…
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§17–202.1. (a) (1) On or before November 1, 2025, the Commission shall submit the following informat…
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§17–203. Approval by the governing bodies of Montgomery County and Prince George’s County is require…
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§17–204. IN EFFECT (a) (1) In this section, “border property” means property that: (i) is located: 1…
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§17–205. (a) In this section, “product” or “technology” does not include water or sewer service prov…
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§17–206. (a) The Commission may finance initial program development costs and other project costs fo…
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§17–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Proper invoice” …
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§17–302. It is the policy of the Commission that the Commission shall make a payment in accordance w…
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§17–303. Any amount due and payable under law and an authorized, written procurement contract that r…
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§17–304. The Commission is not liable for the payment of interest under this subtitle: (1) if a prop…
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§17–401. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Payee” me…
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§17–402. The Commission may not discriminate against a person on the basis of sex, race, creed, colo…
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§17–402.1. (a) (1) The Commission may not enter into a contract unless the contract contains a provi…
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§17–403. (a) (1) Except as otherwise provided by this division, the Commission may adopt regulations…
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§17–404. (a) The Commission may: (1) adopt regulations for the installation of fuel gas piping, appl…
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§17–405. (a) Under the authority granted to the Commission under § 17–403 of this subtitle, the Comm…
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§17–406. (a) The Commission may adopt regulations governing: (1) erosion and sediment control for ut…
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§17–407. (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, in accordance with its regula…
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§17–408. (a) Unless the Commission takes precautions to make a composting facility free of offensive…
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§17–501. The sanitary district is composed of those parts of Montgomery County and Prince George’s C…
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§17–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Abuse” means…
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§17–602. There is an Office of the Inspector General in the Commission.
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§17–603. (a) (1) The Commission shall appoint the inspector general. (2) (i) The Commission shall se…
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§17–604. (a) The inspector general may: (1) investigate mismanagement, misconduct, fraud, waste, and…
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§17–605. (a) The Office shall: (1) assist the Commission by providing independent evaluation and rec…
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§17–606. (a) (1) The inspector general shall consult with the Commission to develop a written work p…
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§17–607. (a) (1) The Commission shall include in the Commission’s annual operating budget proposal t…
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§17–608. (a) (1) On request from the inspector general, a Commission employee or official shall prom…
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§17–609. (a) The inspector general, or a staff member authorized by the inspector general, may admin…
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§17–610. (a) (1) On or before June 1, 2026, and every 3 years thereafter, the Office shall undergo a…
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§18–101. In this subtitle, “Secretary” means the Secretary of Budget and Management.
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§18–102. This subtitle does not prohibit the Commission from employing consulting or outside enginee…
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§18–103. Except as otherwise provided by law, the provisions of the State Personnel and Pensions Art…
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§18–104. The Commission: (1) may employ personnel and make expenditures necessary to carry out the p…
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§18–105. The Commission may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
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§18–106. (a) The Commission shall organize its employees in a manner that promotes the efficient dis…
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§18–107. (a) The Commission may establish a merit system that includes all of its employees except: …
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§18–108. (a) The Commission shall establish a list of each position to be included under the merit s…
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§18–111. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Eligible vete…
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§18–114. Unless otherwise provided by law, the Commission may not approve or pay any compensation fo…
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§18–115. (a) Each merit system employee is entitled to the number of days of annual leave with pay t…
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§18–116. (a) In addition to annual leave, each merit system employee is entitled to up to 15 days of…
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§18–117. (a) The Commission, by regulation, may provide for the designation by a merit system employ…
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§18–118. (a) The Commission may establish a pension or retirement plan for its employees. (b) (1) Th…
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§18–119. (a) The Commission may transfer an employee from one department to another. (b) A transfer …
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§18–120. An employee may be separated from the merit system: (1) temporarily through suspension, lay…
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§18–121. (a) The Commission may suspend an employee for disciplinary purposes for up to 30 days. (b)…
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§18–122. (a) An employee who is laid off because a position has been abolished, discontinued, or vac…
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§18–123. (a) An employee may not be permanently removed except for cause and after an opportunity to…
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§18–124. (a) The Commission, by regulation, shall establish what constitutes a resignation. (b) A re…
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§18–125. (a) On or before October 1, 2010, the Commission shall adopt regulations that establish com…
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§18–126. (a) A person may not impersonate another in an examination held under this subtitle. (b) A …
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§18–201. (a) (1) (i) In this subsection the following words have the meanings indicated. (ii) “Confi…
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§18–202. (a) The Commission shall recognize the right of an employee organization, certified under t…
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§18–203. (a) After a public hearing, the Commission shall appoint an experienced neutral third party…
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§18–204. (a) An employee organization that is certified or that seeks certification as an exclusive …
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§18–205. (a) The labor relations administrator shall conduct an election for an exclusive representa…
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§18–206. (a) If the Commission and an employee organization dispute the eligibility of an employee i…
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§18–207. (a) The Commission and an employee organization certified as the exclusive representative s…
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§18–208. (a) (1) If the parties have not reached an agreement on or before December 1 on a collectiv…
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§18–209. (a) The Commission and an employee organization certified as the exclusive representative o…
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§18–210. (a) (1) The Commission shall include in its annual proposed operating budget, which it subm…
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§18–211. This subtitle and any agreement made under it may not impair the right and responsibility o…
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§18–212. (a) (1) The Commission may not: (i) interfere with, coerce, or restrain an employee in the …
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§18–213. (a) An employee organization may not: (1) interfere with, coerce, or restrain an employee i…
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§18–214. (a) Commission employees shall retain the right to: (1) form, join, or assist any employee …
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§18–215. (a) In this section, “strike” means the action of an employee, in concert with others, to: …
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§18–216. (a) It is an unfair labor practice for the Commission or an employee organization certified…
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§18–217. (a) This section applies to the expression of any personal view, argument, or opinion or th…
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§19–101. In this title, “Board” means the Board of Ethics established by the Commission under regula…
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§19–102. (a) Except where provisions of this title exceed the minimum standards of the Maryland Publ…
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§19–103. (a) A commissioner shall disclose any conflicts of interest under the Maryland Public Ethic…
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§19–104. A commissioner may not attempt to influence a county or State official in the conduct of th…
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§19–105. (a) A commissioner or employee of the Commission who receives an ex parte communication tha…
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§19–106. (a) The Board and its counsel each may: (1) administer oaths; and (2) issue subpoenas for t…
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§19–107. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Commission code of ethics, judicial enforcem…
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§19–108. A court may: (1) compel compliance with an order of the Board or Commission regulations gov…
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§20–101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Design/build con…
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§20–102. This subtitle applies only to: (1) design/build contracts; and (2) construction contracts.
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§20–103. If the Commission decides to proceed with the design or construction of a water supply or s…
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§20–104. (a) The Commission shall provide an opportunity for a hearing before proceeding with the de…
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§20–105. (a) The Commission shall award contracts by: (1) competitive sealed bids in accordance with…
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§20–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Minority busines…
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§20–202. The General Assembly finds the following: (1) the General Assembly wishes to provide all ci…
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§20–203. (a) There is an Office of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion in the Commission. (b) The head …
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§20–204. (a) (1) By resolution and adopting regulations, the Commission shall establish a minority b…
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§20–205. (a) To participate in the contract–specific goals and preferences authorized under this sub…
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§20–206. (a) The Office shall verify that a certified minority business enterprise listed in a sched…
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§20–207. (a) By October 31 of each year, the Commission shall issue a report to the Montgomery Count…
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§20–208. This subtitle shall be of no effect and may not be enforced after July 1, 2028.
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§20–301. In this subtitle, “program” means a local small business enterprise program.
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§20–302. (a) By resolution or adopting regulations, the Commission may establish a local small busin…
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§20–303. The purpose of the program is to assist small businesses in Montgomery County and Prince Ge…
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§20–304. (a) The Commission shall adopt: (1) eligibility criteria for businesses to qualify for the …
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§21–101. (a) In this section, “property” includes: (1) land; (2) structures; (3) buildings; (4) stre…
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§21–102. (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, land used for cemetery purpos…
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§21–103. If the Commission does not consider the property necessary for the operation of its water, …
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§21–104. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “High performa…
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§21–201. In this subtitle, “water supply, sanitary sewer, or stormwater management project” includes…
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§21–202. The purpose of this subtitle is to provide that in emergencies the Commission, in its discr…
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§21–203. This subtitle applies only to land in Prince George’s County.
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§21–204. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and §§ 21–205 and 21–206(a) of this subtitle,…
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§21–205. (a) (1) The Commission’s right to enter and take possession of land or an interest in land …
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§21–206. (a) (1) With the declaration of taking, the Commission shall pay to the owner of the land o…
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§21–207. (a) (1) If the Commission and the owner of the land or interest in land being taken are una…
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§21–301. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “District …
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§21–401. In this subtitle, “urban renewal authority”: (1) means a unit of government that is engaged…
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§21–402. If the Commission is paid or assured payment by an urban renewal authority for the Commissi…
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§21–403. (a) If an urban renewal project or an act of the General Assembly that provides for an urba…
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§22–101. In this subtitle, “bond” means a bond, note, certificate of indebtedness, security, or othe…
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§22–102. (a) The Commission may issue bonds of the sanitary district in amounts necessary to carry o…
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§22–103. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the aggregate principal amount of…
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§22–104. (a) (1) The bonds shall be: (i) issued under the hand and seal of the Commission; and (ii) …
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§22–105. (a) (1) If a bond issued by the Commission is destroyed, lost, or mutilated, the Commission…
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§22–106. (a) (1) To retire and pay the interest on bonds issued under this subtitle, each year the c…
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§22–107. (a) (1) The amount collected by the Commission for benefits imposed against property for wa…
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§22–108. (a) (1) From the money received from the taxes imposed under § 22–106 of this subtitle toge…
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§22–109. To ensure the prompt payment of interest and provision for the payment of the principal on …
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§22–110. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commission may borrow money in ant…
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§22–111. Each year the Commission shall: (1) determine the amount necessary to pay the principal and…
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§22–112. The amount of water service charges and sewer usage charges collected each year for the pay…
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§22–113. (a) (1) Subject to written approval of the county executives and county councils of Montgom…
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§22–114. (a) The Commission may borrow money and issue refunding bonds to refund bonds issued and ou…
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§22–115. (a) The Commission may determine the amount of proceeds from the refunding bonds to deposit…
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§22–201. (a) This subtitle shall be liberally construed to carry out its purposes. (b) The purpose o…
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§22–202. (a) The Commission may issue and sell revenue bonds to finance or refinance any of the Comm…
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§22–203. Bonds issued under this subtitle are negotiable instruments under the laws of the State.
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§22–204. (a) The Commission may sell bonds issued under this subtitle: (1) at public or private sale…
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§22–205. (a) The proceeds of each bond issuance under this subtitle shall be used solely for the pro…
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§22–206. As determined by the Commission, bonds issued under this subtitle may be secured by or made…
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§22–207. (a) The Commission may provide by resolution for the issuance of revenue refunding bonds to…
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§22–208. Bonds issued under this subtitle are not subject to the limitations of §§ 22–102(b) and 22–…
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§22–209. (a) The Commission may enter into a trust agreement to secure bonds issued under this subti…
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§22–210. (a) Bonds issued under this subtitle, including their interest and any profit from their sa…
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§23–101. (a) The Commission shall develop surveys, plans, specifications, and estimates for water su…
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§23–102. (a) A privately owned or municipally owned water supply or sanitary sewer system or part of…
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§23–103. (a) The Commission may purchase a municipally or privately owned water supply or sewer syst…
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§23–104. (a) If a privately owned water or sewer system is the subject of a condemnation proceeding …
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§23–105. (a) After the payment for the acquisition is made to the court or to the municipality: (1) …
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§23–201. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Authorization…
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§23–202. (a) (1) If property abuts on a street or right–of–way in which a water main or sanitary sew…
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§23–203. (a) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, this section does not apply to st…
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§23–204. The Commission may grant water or sewer service connections, hookups, or authorizations for…
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§23–205. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2034 PER CHAPTER 679 OF 2024 // (a) (1) In this secti…
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§23–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Major projec…
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§23–302. (a) In this subtitle, the requirements and responsibilities of the county executives and co…
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§23–303. A Program shall include: (1) the major projects that the Commission determines may be requi…
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§23–304. (a) Before October 1 of each year, the Commission shall prepare and submit a Program to the…
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§23–305. (a) Before final action on a Program is taken, public hearings shall be held on the Program…
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§23–306. (a) The county councils of Montgomery County and Prince George’s County shall approve, disa…
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§23–307. (a) If the statement of objectives included in the Program as provided in § 23–303 of this …
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§23–308. In approving or modifying a Program, if Montgomery County or Prince George’s County approve…
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§23–309. (a) If the Commission becomes legally liable to a third party as a direct result of a modif…
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§23–310. (a) If the Commission has made expenditures to a third party for services or property as pa…
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§23–311. Within 5 days after final action on a Program, the county councils of Montgomery County and…
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§23–312. (a) The Commission shall: (1) review each Program; (2) revise each Program as required by a…
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§23–313. (a) The Commission shall submit a final report, including construction cost figures, on com…
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§23–314. (a) Unless the county councils of Montgomery County and Prince George’s County have approve…
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§23–315. (a) This section applies only in Prince George’s County. (b) Except as provided in subsecti…
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§23–316. (a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Commission, the Maryland–National Cap…
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§24–101. (a) (1) A person shall obtain a permit from the Commission before the person may engage in …
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§24–102. (a) (1) A person shall obtain a permit from the Commission before the person may construct …
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§24–103. (a) (1) A person shall obtain a permit from the Commission before the person may make a hoo…
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§24–104. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) in Montgomery County: (i) an apartment house with f…
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§24–105. (a) (1) In those parts of Prince George’s County that are not in the sanitary district, the…
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§24–106. (a) (1) Subject to § 12–305 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article, only the C…
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§24–107. Any new or replacement piping that is buried or installed for the purpose of connecting a b…
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§24–201. (a) (1) In this section, “sewer cleaning” means the cleaning or clearing of and the removal…
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§24–202. (a) Within 24 hours of the discovery of a leak in a sanitary sewer line, pipe, or fixture t…
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§24–203. (a) In this section, “public access point” includes a parking lot, playground, picnic area,…
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§25–101. (a) In this section, “industrial user” means: (1) an industry identified in the category “D…
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§25–102. Except as provided in Subtitle 2 of this title, any law or regulation that applies in the s…
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§25–103. (a) The intent of this section: (1) is to declare the effect of the Acts of the General Ass…
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§25–104. If the Commission determines that it is necessary or advisable to modify an existing rate, …
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§25–105. (a) (1) An appeal to the Public Service Commission of the reasonableness of any rate, charg…
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§25–106. (a) Except for assessments and benefit charges authorized by Subtitle 2 of this title, this…
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§25–201. In this subtitle, “sewer” means a sanitary sewer.
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§25–202. The construction, acquisition, replacement, or enlargement of, or the installation of a ser…
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§25–203. (a) To impose a benefit charge for the construction of a water supply or sewer system, the …
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§25–204. (a) (1) When construction begins or within 12 months after completion of a water supply or …
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§25–205. (a) (1) The Commission may not impose a front foot benefit charge on: (i) property owned by…
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§25–206. (a) This section applies only to a property owner: (1) whose property does not abut a water…
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§25–207. (a) In this section, “cost of construction” includes the cost of connecting a water main or…
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§25–208. When the Commission acquires an existing water or sewer system other than a municipal syste…
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§25–209. (a) A water or sewer connection benefit charge imposed by the Commission under this section…
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§25–210. (a) (1) When the Commission replaces or enlarges a water main or sewer to provide increased…
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§25–211. (a) (1) For purposes of this section, the annual benefit charge for a property shall be cal…
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§25–212. (a) Except as provided for the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County under …
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§25–213. (a) This section applies to: (1) an omission or mistake previously made by the Commission; …
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§25–214. (a) This section applies to the collection of benefit charges for the Commission by the dir…
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§25–301. (a) For each service connection under § 23–202 of this article, the Commission shall set a …
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§25–302. (a) If the Commission determines that it is feasible, reasonable, and economical, the Commi…
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§25–303. (a) If the Commission provides for a class of connections for unimproved areas as provided …
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§25–304. (a) (1) The Commission may provide for the installation of the water or sewer connection as…
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§25–305. In adopting or amending any regulation under this subtitle, and in establishing or modifyin…
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§25–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Apartment unit” …
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§25–402. (a) In addition to any other charges authorized under this division, the Commission may imp…
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§25–403. (a) (1) Each year the Montgomery County Council and the Prince George’s County Council shal…
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§25–404. (a) (1) The Commission shall deposit all funds collected under the system development charg…
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§25–405. (a) The Commission may allow a developer to design and construct any on–site or off–site fa…
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§25–501. (a) The Commission shall set a service rate that the Commission considers necessary to prov…
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§25–501.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Indirect cu…
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§25–502. (a) (1) Except as provided in this subtitle, the service rate for water shall consist of: (…
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§25–503. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (c), (d), and (e) of this section, the Comm…
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§25–504. (a) The Commission: (1) may provide for the billing and collection of the water and sewer u…
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§25–505. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Acquiring aut…
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§25–506. (a) In this section, “charitable institution” means an institution: (1) that is located in …
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§25–507. (a) This section may not be construed to invalidate a contract between the Commission and a…
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§25–508. (a) This section applies only in Prince George’s County. (b) There is an Office of Prince G…
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§26–101. The Commission and Anne Arundel County may enter into a contract for the Commission to cons…
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§26–102. To carry out this subtitle, the Commission may: (1) enter on a public roadway as provided i…
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§26–103. Except as provided in Commission regulations, a person may not use, handle, tamper with, ob…
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§26–201. The Commission may construct, operate, and maintain a water system to the Howard County bou…
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§26–202. (a) The Commission may contract with Howard County and any person to furnish water. (b) The…
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§26–203. (a) The Commission may contract with the Howard County Department of Public Works for the m…
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§26–204. (a) If Howard County is supplied with water from the Commission’s system, the Commission ma…
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§26–205. Except as provided in Commission regulations, a person may not use, handle, tamper with, ob…
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§26–206. (a) The Commission may provide a sewage collection and disposal system for the Patuxent Riv…
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§27–101. (a) The Commission may: (1) enter on a public roadway to install, maintain, and operate the…
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§27–102. (a) In Montgomery County and Prince George’s County, the county executive and county counci…
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§27–103. (a) Sections 27–101 and 27–102 of this title do not limit the Commission’s authority to ent…
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§27–104. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Homeowner cor…
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§27–105. (a) (1) If a county requires the relocation or removal of a Commission facility, the county…
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§27–106. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Construction …
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§27–107. (a) (1) Before a person begins underground construction in a public roadway in the sanitary…
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§27–108. (a) A person may not erect a pole or other structure in the sanitary district for the purpo…
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§28–101. The Commission is exempt from the payment of any fee or charge under § 5–403(b) and (c) of …
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§28–201. (a) There is a Commission police force. (b) (1) A Commission police officer may exercise th…
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§28–301. (a) The Commission shall conduct quarterly testing of drinking water in the Commission syst…
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§29–101. (a) In this section, “enforcement official” means an employee of the Commission authorized …
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§29–101.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Provide…
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§29–102. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who violates a wat…
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§29–103. (a) In this section, “Commission Pretreatment Program” means any program adopted under the …
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§29–104. (a) On application of the Commission that is verified by oath of a member or employee of th…
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§29–105. Except as provided in regulations adopted by the Commission, a person may not use, handle, …
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§29–106. (a) A person may not leave unburied for a period longer than 24 hours a dead animal or feca…
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§29–107. (a) A person who violates any of the following provisions is guilty of a misdemeanor and on…