§ 12–111
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Util. § 12-111 (2026)
Title 12. Underground Facilities
Subtitle 1. Excavation or Demolition Near Underground Facilities
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(a)
The Authority may obtain funding for its operational expenses from:
(1)
a federal or State grant;
(2)
filing fees and administrative fees for complaints heard by the Authority as authorized under § 12–112(c)(1) of this subtitle, including:
(i)
mailing costs;
(ii)
fees for delivery or service of process;
(iii)
reproduction costs; and
(iv)
staff costs associated with the complaint;
(3)
an additional assessment or charge per ticket as authorized under subsection (b) of this section; and
(4)
any other source.
(b)
The Authority may collect an assessment or a charge not exceeding 5 cents per ticket from an owner–member if the assessment or charge:
(1)
is not imposed on a county or a municipal corporation; and
(2)
is approved by a two–thirds vote of all members of the Authority.
(c)
Except as provided in subsections (a)(2) and (b) of this section, the Authority may not impose a charge or assessment against any person, directly or indirectly, to obtain funding for its operational expenses.