# Public Utilities (GPU)

## Title 12. Underground Facilities

### Subtitle 1. Excavation or Demolition Near Underground Facilities

#### Section 12-110

(a) The Authority may:

  (1) adopt bylaws for the conduct of its business;

  (2) adopt a seal;

  (3) maintain an office at a place it designates;

  (4) maintain facilities for the purpose of holding hearings under this subtitle;

  (5) employ a staff;

  (6) accept a grant, a loan, or any other assistance in any form from any public or private source, subject to the provisions of this subtitle;

  (7) enter into contracts and execute the instruments necessary or convenient to carry out this subtitle to accomplish its purposes; and

  (8) do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly granted by this subtitle.

(b) The Authority shall adopt a code of conduct for its members.

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