§ 6–108
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. § 6-108 (2026)
Title 6. High Voltage Lines
Subtitle 1
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(a)
The owner or operator of a high voltage line shall perform any act that is reasonably necessary to carry out the safety measures required by § 6-107 of this title to guard effectively against accidental contact with the high voltage line:
(1)
after notification from a person who intends to perform an activity listed under § 6-106 of this subtitle within 10 feet of a high voltage line;
(2)
after the person who intends to perform the activity has made any appropriate arrangements; and
(3)
within a reasonable time.
(b)
This section does not require an owner or operator of a high voltage line to:
(1)
bear the expense of any safety measure required by this title; or
(2)
de-energize or ground any high voltage line if doing so would:
(i)
substantially interfere with service to the public; or
(ii)
endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the public.