# Environment (GEN)

## Title 5. Water Resources

### Subtitle 6. Maryland Geothermal Resources Act

#### Section 5-609

(a) This subtitle shall be liberally construed to effectuate its intents and purposes.

(b) This subtitle may not be construed to be in derogation of any powers or State laws, but shall be regarded as supplemental and in addition to powers conferred by other laws.

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Md. Code Ann., Envir. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)