# Public Utilities (GPU)

## Title 12. Underground Facilities

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

#### Section 12-111

(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 Sec. 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.

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