§ 4–203.1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Util. § 4-203.1 (2026)
Title 4. Rate Regulation
Subtitle 2. Rate Setting Proceedings
§ 4–203.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
This section applies only to a public service company that is an investor–owned electric company, a gas company, or a combination gas and electric company.
(2)
This section does not apply to a municipal electric utility or an electric cooperative.
(b)
In addition to the requirements set forth in § 4–203 of this subtitle, when a public service company initiates a base rate proceeding or another proceeding that may lead to a distribution cost increase in excess of 3.0% for its customers served under a residential tariff, the public service company shall provide those customers, through links on physical or digital customer bills, links in separate e–mails, or links in any other form of communication determined acceptable by the Commission, with notification that:
(1)
the public service company is initiating the proceeding; and
(2)
information about the proceeding is or will be available on the Commission’s website.
(c)
A public service company shall include in each residential customer’s bill and automatic payment e–mail the following statement:
“The Maryland General Assembly established the Public Service Commission to regulate public service companies doing business in Maryland, to ensure their activities are consistent with the public interest. For information on how to participate in or observe a proceeding before the Public Service Commission, please visit the Public Service Commission’s website.”.