§ 13–202
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Util. § 13-202 (2026)
Title 13. Prohibited Acts; Penalties
Subtitle 2. Civil Liability
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(a)
In this section, “safety violation” means a condition or activity likely to cause injury or harm to an individual or property.
(b)
This section does not apply to a safety violation by a gas company that is subject to § 13–203 of this subtitle.
(c)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a public service company that violates a provision of this division that relates to safety is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $25,000 for each violation for each day that the violation persists.
(2)
For a common carrier, the maximum civil penalty may not exceed $500 for each violation or related series of violations stemming from a single safety inspection.
(d)
In determining the amount of a civil penalty imposed under this section, the Commission shall consider the:
(1)
appropriateness of the penalty to the size of the public service company;
(2)
number of previous violations of this article by the public service company;
(3)
gravity of the current violation; and
(4)
good faith of the public service company in attempting to achieve compliance after notification of the violation.
(e)
The public service company involved may request reconsideration of a penalty imposed under this section within 30 days after the date of notification of the determination.