# Public Utilities (GPU)

## Title 17. Commission

### Subtitle 4. Miscellaneous Powers and Duties

#### Section 17-406

(a) The Commission may adopt regulations governing:

  (1) erosion and sediment control for utility construction under authority of Sec. 17-403 of this subtitle and Sec. 4-105 of the Environment Article, after review and approval of the proposed regulations by the soil conservation districts of Montgomery County and Prince George's County and the Department of Natural Resources;

  (2) sewer cleaning under authority of Sec. 24-201 of this article;

  (3) plumbing under authority of Sec. 17-403 of this subtitle and Sec.Sec. 24-106, 26-102, and 26-204 of this article;

  (4) gas fitting under authority of Sec. 17-404 of this subtitle;

  (5) required permits for public utility construction under authority of Sec.Sec. 27-101 and 27-107 of this article; and

  (6) the Commission Pretreatment Program under authority of Sec. 17-403 of this subtitle and Sec. 9-332 of the Environment Article.

(b)

  (1) The Commission shall publish the regulations as provided under Sec. 17-403(b) of this subtitle.

  (2) The sworn certificate of a commissioner as to the publication of the regulations is prima facie evidence of publication.

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