# Public Utilities (GPU)

## Title 3. Administrative and Judicial Procedure

### Subtitle 1. Procedure Before Commission

#### Section 3-105

The Commission shall give preferential consideration to the following in descending order:

(1) the hearing and decision of questions involving the rates of a public service company;

(2) requests by a public service company to discontinue or abandon service under any franchise, right, or permit after its expiration date; and

(3) any other questions pending before the Commission.

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